WO2018040841A1

WO2018040841A1 - Laundry machine having steam cleaning care function

Info

Publication number: WO2018040841A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/095819
Authority: WO
Inventors: 赵志强; 许升
Original assignee: 青岛海尔滚筒洗衣机有限公司
Priority date: 2016-08-30
Filing date: 2017-08-03
Publication date: 2018-03-08
Also published as: CN107780134B; CN107780134A

Abstract

A laundry machine having a steam cleaning care function comprises: a vaporizer unit comprised of a vaporizer water storage (20) and a vapor generator (203) disposed within the vaporizer water storage (20), a recessed portion (71) disposed in an outer drum (7) and having a steam inlet (711), and a heating assembly (8) disposed within the recessed portion (71). The vaporizer water storage (20) is provided with a water inlet (202) and a vapor outlet (201) thereon. The water inlet (202) is connected to a water source. The vapor outlet (201) is connected to the steam inlet (711) of the recessed portion (71). The vapor generator (203) is connected to a power supply board of the laundry machine. The laundry machine having the steam cleaning care function can generate steam at a high speed and high volume continuously, and can also adjust the temperature therein conveniently.

Description

Washing machine with steam washing function

Technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular relates to a washing machine with a steam washing care function.

Background technique

In order to meet the needs of consumers, the additional functions of the washing machine are continuously enriched, such as sterilization, deodorization and steam washing. Although the existing washing machine already has the function of steam washing, it is intermittent when steam is generated, the steam temperature control is complicated, the steam amount is small, the steam generation time is long, the energy consumption is high, and the practical application value is poor.

Summary of the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a washing machine having a steam washing care function. The washing machine with steam washing and nursing function adds a steam washing and care module to the basic frame structure of the existing washing machine, has a simple structure and exquisite design, and saves research and development funds and manufacturing costs; in particular, the steam washing care is described. The functional washing machine generates steam for a short period of time, consumes less energy, has a large amount of steam and continues, and can also realize steam temperature control by a simple design.

In order to improve the utilization efficiency of the detergent, the existing washing machine is provided with a heating device for increasing the water temperature in the outer tub portion, and the higher temperature water can improve the solubility of the detergent, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the detergent and enhancing the washing and decontamination. effect. However, this design can only be used to heat the washing water, raise the temperature of the water, and not achieve the effect of generating steam and using steam to wash and wash the clothes.

In order to make better use of the existing components of the prior art washing machine and at the same time to achieve the function of the steam washing care, the inventors have conducted a lot of research and exploration, and finally obtained a technical solution that can solve the problem.

In order to solve the technical problem described, the basic idea adopted by the present invention is as follows:

A washing machine with a steam washing care function, comprising: an atomizing unit composed of an atomizing water storage device and an atomizing generator disposed inside the atomizing water storage device; a groove provided in the outer tub and having an inlet port; a heating assembly disposed in the groove; the atomization water storage device is provided with a water inlet and an atomization outlet, the water inlet is connected with the water source, and the atomization outlet is connected with the inlet of the groove; the atomization occurs The device is connected to the washing machine power board.

Preferably, the atomization water storage device is provided with a water inlet and an atomization outlet, and the water inlet is connected to the water inlet solenoid valve for controlling the water source through the inlet pipe, and the atomization outlet is connected to the inlet port of the groove through the inlet pipe The atomization generator is connected to the washing machine power board through a power cord.

Preferably, the groove is provided with a spray chamber communicating with the steam inlet, and the upper portion of the spray chamber is provided with a partition layer, and the partition layer is provided with a spray hole; The heating assembly is suspended above the barrier.

The heating assembly is not placed directly on the groove, but is suspended in the upper part of the groove and is not directly in contact with the outer tub. This design can not only increase the rate of steam generation, but also avoid the outer barrel material when the heating element is warmed up. Causes harmful damage and better safety performance.

Preferably, the orifice is disposed in a projection area of the heating assembly on the barrier. A large amount of atomized water enters the spray chamber. Due to the sealing structure of the spray chamber, the gas pressure is concentratedly sprayed from the spray holes, and is quickly contacted with the heating assembly and heated, thereby efficiently forming a large amount of steam, improving the laundry or nursing. Efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Preferably, a thermostat for regulating the temperature thereof is also provided at a position close to the heating assembly. The thermostat can adjust the temperature of the steam to adapt it to different materials, which is more conducive to the targeted care of different materials. The temperature regulation design is simple and effective, the operation is stable and reliable, the consumption is small, and the cost is low.

Preferably, the upper portion of the atomized water storage device is provided with an opening, and is provided with a sealing device closely fitting with the opening.

In the state where only the steam washing function is required, the sealing device on the opening is closed, and the sealing device can be closely fitted with the opening of the upper portion of the atomizing water storage device to prevent the atomized water from overflowing from the opening. When the user needs to scent or fluff the clothes, the sealing device disposed above the opening is opened, and a loosening agent or a flavoring agent is added from the opening to close the sealing device above the opening.

Preferably, the atomization generator is installed inside the atomization water storage device to avoid the tingling sensation caused by the high frequency vibration of the atomization generator when the user accidentally touches the washing machine.

Preferably, the atomizing unit is disposed in the drawer, and the drawer is correspondingly provided with an atomizing unit handle on the front panel of the washing machine.

The atomizing unit can be conveniently extracted or pushed into the washing machine by the atomizing unit handle. Therefore, the user can take out the atomizing unit, and then add the flavoring agent, the fluffing agent, etc. to the opening of the atomizing water storage device. The care is carried out, and the design does not need to provide a sealing cover corresponding to the opening at the upper panel, and the upper panel is smooth and has no trace, which can make the overall appearance structure of the washing machine more beautiful.

Preferably, the outer tub of the washing machine comprises an outer tub front shell and an outer tub rear shell, wherein the outer tub front shell is provided with a protrusion, and the outer tub rear shell is provided with a sealing groove matched with the protrusion, through the protrusion and The sealing groove card is combined with the fastening action of the bolt or the screw to realize the integration of the outer tub.

The outer tub of the washing machine described above makes the whole installation process of the washing machine more convenient, and does not leak water, is safe and reliable. Low cost, easy to market and apply.

Preferably, the outer tub front shell is further provided with a sealing baffle that is coupled to the projection and cooperates with the recess to form a relatively sealed space for the spray chamber.

After the outer tub front shell and the outer tub rear shell are installed, the sealing baffle disposed on the outer tub front shell can just seal the spray chamber disposed in the outer tub rear shell to form a relatively sealed cavity, so that a large number of After the atomized water enters the spray chamber, a certain gas pressure can be formed, thereby accelerating the speed at which the atomized water is ejected from the spray chamber and accelerating the speed of steam generation.

Preferably, the bottom of the atomization water storage device has a slope chamfering structure, and an upper portion of the atomization water storage device is provided with an overflow port, and the water overflow port communicates with the washing tub or the drain valve through the pipeline.

The bottom of the atomized water storage device is a slanted chamfer structure, so that the internal space of the atomized water storage device is as large as possible, and a safe distance is maintained from the washing tub, and the washing tub in the prior art washing machine is better utilized. The idle space between the outer casing and the outer casing improves the space utilization and avoids further increasing the size of the washing machine.

Generally, the atomization generator itself has the function of sensing the lowest water level. When the water level is low, the atomization generator is not exposed to water, that is, the operation is stopped by itself; the invention is to simplify the structure as much as possible, save materials, reduce costs, and combine The atomization generator itself has the function of sensing low water level, and skillfully sets an overflow port in the upper part of the atomization water storage device. When the water level in the atomization water storage device is high, the water can enter the washing tub through the overflow port. Or a drain valve to prevent water from spilling into other parts and affecting safe use. The technical solution solves the problem of low water level and high water level judgment in the simplest way, and the components are simplified, and the space utilization efficiency of the washing machine is improved.

Preferably, in order to more precisely control the minimum water level, one or more probes are fastened at the bottom of the atomizer housing, and the atomizer can only begin to operate when the probes are not in the water.

Preferably, the atomized water storage device is installed in an idle space between the outer tub and the outer casing in the structure of the existing washing machine, and fully utilizes the space of the washing machine to avoid further increasing the volume of the washing machine, which is inconvenient for the user to use. .

Preferably, a fan system is further disposed between the atomization unit and the outer tub of the washing machine.

In order to speed up the speed of the atomized water generated by the atomization unit into the spray chamber to increase the speed of steam generation, a fan system can be disposed between the atomization unit and the outer tub of the washing machine.

Preferably, a plurality of lifting ribs are disposed in the inner tub of the washing machine, and the outer tub of the washing machine is provided with a shock absorber and a hanging spring respectively connected to the outer frame of the washing machine.

The outer tub has an upper hanging portion and a lower connecting portion, that is, the upper portion is suspended by the hanging spring on the side panel of the washing machine or the reinforcing beam, and the lower portion is connected to the bottom plate of the washing machine through the shock absorber, and the shock absorbing damper can also play a certain role on the outer tub. Supporting role. Outer bucket press It is installed and fixed in the manner described, which is more stable and reliable, and can alleviate the vibration and reduce noise during the use of the washing machine.

Preferably, the groove is provided at the bottom of the outer tub. The groove is arranged at the bottom of the outer tub to realize that the washing machine can quickly heat the washing water to the required temperature under the premise of saving water as much as possible, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the detergent and increasing the washing ratio.

The atomizing unit is disposed at an upper portion of the outer tub. The atomization unit is disposed at an upper portion of the outer tub. After the atomization generator is generated, the atomized water can be conveniently introduced into the inlet port of the groove to save energy.

Preferably, a plurality of lifting ribs are provided in the inner tub of the washing machine described above. The lifting ribs can drive the clothes to rotate from the bottom to the top to achieve the purpose of cleaning the washing laundry, and the damage to the clothes is small, and the washing performance is good.

Preferably, the atomization generator is an ultrasonic atomization generator.

The ultrasonic atomization generator uses electronic high-frequency oscillation to break up the liquid water structure to produce a natural and elegant water mist. The water mist is ultrafine particles of 1 to 5 micrometers. The uniformity is good, no additional heating or adding any chemical reagents. . Compared with the direct heating atomization method, it can save 90% energy. In addition, the ultrasonic atomization generator will release a large amount of negative ions during the atomization process, which reacts with the floating smoke, dust and the like in the air to cause precipitation, and at the same time effectively remove harmful substances such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and bacteria. Get multiple laundry care experiences at the same time.

Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

1. Under the premise of making full use of the structural components of the existing washing machine, a steam washing care module is added, with less investment in research and development and low production cost;

2. The steam is generated at a fast speed, the time is short, and the steam volume is large and continuous;

3. By adjusting the rate of atomized water production and the temperature at which the atomized water is heated, the temperature of the generated steam can be simply and effectively controlled to achieve washing and nursing of clothes of different materials;

4, with a streamlined design to effectively improve the efficiency of steam washing, care, improve washing results, save energy;

5. It not only has the conventional hot water washing function, but also has the functions of steam washing and nursing, achieving multi-functionality of one machine, saving resources and reducing energy consumption;

6. In addition to the basic steam washing function, it can also easily realize the nursing functions such as flavoring and fluffiness of the clothes.

DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a front elevational view showing the overall structure of a conventional drum washing machine;

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional drum washing machine;

Figure 3 is a front elevational view showing the overall structure of a drum washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is an exploded view of the drum washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a partial enlarged view of the portion A of Figure 4;

Figure 6 is an exploded view of the drum washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 7 is a partial structural schematic view of a drum washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the groove portion of the outer tub of the drum washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B of the groove portion of the outer tub of the drum washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Marked in the figure: 1-detergent box, 11-atomizing unit handle, 100-rubber tube, 2-control panel, 20-atomized water storage device, 201-outlet port, 202-inlet, 203-atomization Generator, 204-opening, 3-door window, 300-damper, 301-hanging spring, 4-shell, 400-drain, 5-foot, 500-weight counterweight, 6-inner bucket, 61-lift Reinforcement, 7-outer bucket, 700-inlet steam pipe, 701-outer bucket front casing, 7010-protrusion, 7011-sealing baffle, 702-outer bucket rear casing, 7020-sealing groove, 71-groove, 711- Inlet port, 712-nozzle, 713-spray chamber, 714-seal, 8-heat tube, 801-thermometer, 9-inlet solenoid valve, 91-first inlet pipe, 92-second inlet pipe , 10-motor, A-groove part structure.

detailed description

A washing machine having a steam washing care function includes a conventional component of a washing machine, such as an outer casing composed of an upper panel, a side panel, a bottom plate, a touch panel, a foot fastened to the bottom plate for supporting the washing machine, and suspended from the outer casing The inner washing tub is provided in a washing inner tub in the washing tub.

The method further includes an atomization unit composed of an atomization water storage device and an atomization generator disposed inside the atomization water storage device, a groove provided at the outer barrel portion and having an inlet port, and heating provided in the groove The atomization water storage device is provided with a water inlet and an atomization outlet, and the water inlet is connected to the water inlet solenoid valve through the inlet pipe, and the atomization outlet is connected to the inlet port of the groove through the inlet pipe; The atomizer generator is connected to the washing machine power board through a power cord.

Detailed description will be made below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and some preferred embodiments.

Embodiment 1

1 is a general appearance structure of a prior art washing machine, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a prior art washing machine. The existing washing machine has a detergent box 1, a control panel 2, a casing 4, a door and window 3 provided on the front panel of the casing, a foot 5 for supporting the washing machine, an inner tub 6, a lifting rib 61 provided in the inner tub 6, and an outer tub 7 A groove 71 provided in the outer tub, a heating pipe 8 for heating the washing water placed in the groove 71, a water inlet solenoid valve 9 for controlling the water source switch, and a power source motor 10 and the like.

Figure 3 is a view showing the general appearance structure of the washing machine having the steam washing care function according to the embodiment, which is relative to the existing one. In the technical washing machine, the detergent box 1 is placed in a drawer, and a handle is also provided on the front panel, and the detergent box 1 can be conveniently taken out or pushed into the inner cavity of the washing machine by the handle. The detergent box 1 is connected to the water inlet solenoid valve 9 through the first inlet pipe 91. When the washing machine is turned on, the water inlet solenoid valve 9 is opened, the water flows through the first inlet pipe 91 into the detergent box 1 and dissolves the detergent, and then dissolves. The detergent enters the inner tub 6 of the washing machine as it flows through the rubber tube 100 to assist in the washing of the laundry.

The atomizing unit is disposed in a drawer, and an atomizing unit handle 11 corresponding to the atomizing unit is disposed at a corner of the front plate portion, and the atomizing unit can be pulled out or pushed into the washing machine cavity through the atomizing unit handle 11. . The position of the control panel 2 of the washing machine has also been adjusted to make more use of the space structure of the washing machine, and a steam washing or care button has been added to the washing machine control panel 2.

4-9 show the internal and external structure of the washing machine with the steam washing care function and the interconnection relationship between the structures according to the embodiment in a multi-faceted manner, in order to better understand the work of the technical solution of the present invention. Principles and benefits.

The outstanding feature of the technical solution of the present invention is that there is an atomization unit composed of the atomization water storage device 20 and the atomization generator 203, and a portion for converting the atomized water generated by the atomization unit into steam, that is, the groove 71 and a heating tube 8 disposed in the recess 71.

The atomizing water storage device 20 is provided with a water inlet 202, a steam outlet 201 and an opening 204. The water inlet 202 is connected to the water inlet solenoid valve 9 through the second inlet pipe 92, and the steam outlet 201 is connected to the inlet port 711 of the groove 71 through the inlet pipe 700. The opening 204 is provided with a seal closely fitting with the opening 204. Device.

The steam outlet 201 is designed at a specific position on the atomizing water storage device 20, and those skilled in the art can perform corresponding adjustment according to the actual installation position of the atomizing water storage device 20 or perform correspondingly inside the atomized water storage device 20. Adjust to facilitate the derivation of atomized water.

In the present embodiment, the steam outlet 201 is disposed at the lower portion of the atomizing water storage device 20. It is conceivable by those skilled in the art to perform conventional means such as compartment or bypass setting in the interior of the atomizing water storage device 20 to prevent fogging. The water of the water storage device 20 flows out of the steam outlet 201, and the atomized water is easily overflowed from the steam outlet 201 and introduced into the steam inlet 711 of the groove 71.

In the state where the user only uses the steam washing function, the sealing device on the opening 204 is closed, and the sealing device can be closely fitted with the opening 204 in the upper portion of the atomizing water storage device 20 to prevent the atomized water from overflowing from the opening 204. . When the user needs to incense or fluffy the clothes, the atomizing unit can be taken out from the inner cavity of the washing machine through the atomizing unit handle 11, the sealing device disposed above the opening 204 is opened, and the fluffing agent is added by the opening 204. a fragrance or the like, closing the sealing device above the opening 204, and then pushing the atomizing unit into the inner cavity of the washing machine through the atomizing unit handle 11 The meter is not only convenient but does not affect the aesthetics of the washing machine.

A groove 71 is provided at a lower portion of the outer tub 7, which can accommodate the heating tube 8. The groove 71 has a steam inlet 711. The spray chamber 713 is provided in communication with the steam inlet 711. The spray chamber 713 is a relatively sealed space, and the upper portion of the spray chamber 713 is a partition provided with a spray hole 712. The heating pipe 8 is suspended above the partition having the injection holes 712, and in order to prevent water leakage, the portion where the heating pipe 8 is mounted is further provided with a tightly fitting seal 714.

Preferably, the spray hole 712 is disposed in a projection area of the heating pipe 8 on the partition layer, and the atomized water enters into the spray chamber 713. Since the spray chamber 713 is a relatively sealed cavity, the pressure is sharply increased. The atomized water is forced to be sprayed from the spray hole 712 to the heating pipe 8 and heated, thereby efficiently generating a large amount of steam.

A thermostat 801 for regulating the temperature thereof is also provided at a position close to the heating pipe 8. The thermostat 801 can adjust the temperature of the prepared steam to adapt to different materials of the clothes, and is more conducive to targeted protection of different materials of clothing. The design realizes effective regulation of steam temperature in a relatively simple manner, reliable operation, material saving, and good actual operation effect.

The outer tub 7 of the washing machine comprises an outer tub front shell 701 and an outer tub rear shell 702. The outer tub front shell 701 is provided with a protrusion 7010, and the outer tub rear shell 702 is provided with a sealing groove 7020 matching the protrusion 7010. The outer tube 7 is assembled and integrated by the protrusion 7010 and the sealing groove 7020 being combined with the bolt or the screw fastening action.

The outer tub 7 of the above washing machine makes the whole installation process of the washing machine more convenient, and does not leak water, is safe and reliable, has low cost, and is convenient for marketing and application.

Preferably, the outer tub front housing 701 is further provided with a sealing baffle 7011, which is connected with the protrusion 7010 and cooperates with the recess 71, fully utilizing the cooperation between the components, using less material. The spray chamber 713 is made to be a relatively sealed space.

After the outer tub front shell 701 and the outer tub rear shell 702 are installed, the sealing baffle 7011 disposed on the outer tub front shell 701 can just seal the spray chamber 713 disposed in the outer tub rear shell 702 to form a relatively sealed one. The cavity allows a large amount of atomized water to enter the spray chamber to form a higher pressure, so that the atomized water passes through the spray chamber 713 and is quickly ejected by the spray hole 712, thereby accelerating the speed of steam generation.

The bottom of the atomization water storage device 20 has a slope chamfering structure, and an upper portion of the atomization water storage device 20 is provided with an overflow port, and the overflow port communicates with the washing tub 7 or the drain valve through the pipeline.

The bottom of the atomized water storage device 20 is a slanted chamfer structure, so that the internal space of the atomized water storage device 20 is as large as possible, and maintains a safe distance from the washing tub 7, better utilizing the prior art washing machine. Washing between the outer tub 7 and the outer casing 4 The idle space improves the space utilization and avoids further increasing the size of the washing machine.

The atomization generator 203 itself has the function of sensing the lowest water level. When the water level is low, the atomization generator 203 is not exposed to water, that is, the operation is stopped by itself; the present invention saves materials and reduces costs by simplifying the structure as much as possible. In combination with the atomization generator 203 itself having a function of sensing a low water level, an overflow is provided in the upper portion of the atomization water storage device 20, and when the water level in the atomization water storage device 20 is high, the water inlet can be accessed through the overflow port. Go to the washing tub 7 or the drain valve to avoid the problem that water overflows to other parts and affects safe use. The technical solution solves the problem of low water level and high water level judgment in the simplest way, and the components are simplified, and the space utilization efficiency of the washing machine is improved.

Preferably, in order to more precisely control the lowest water level, one or more probes are fastened at the bottom of the housing of the atomizing generator 203, and the atomizing generator 203 can only begin to operate when the probes are not in the water. The probes are arranged at a certain distance and extend vertically to a certain height outside the casing. Only when all the probes are out of the water, the atomization generator 203 can be started. The atomization generator 203 has a water shutoff automatic protection function. When the liquid level is low and the probe is above the water surface, the atomization generator 203 stops working.

Of course, based on the spirit of the technical solution of the present invention, in the design of the liquid level determining device of the atomizing water storage device 20, the method of the liquid level meter commonly used in the prior art can also be used, that is, the inside of the atomizing water storage device is installed. The level gauge, the level gauge presets the corresponding minimum level and the highest level, so that the liquid level can be controlled to a certain extent more accurately. Although the solution is higher in cost than the previously described overflow design, the technical problem of water level determination can also be solved.

The atomized water storage device 20 is installed in the idle space between the washing tub 7 and the outer casing 4 in the structure of the existing washing machine, and fully utilizes the space of the washing machine to avoid further increasing the volume of the washing machine, which is inconvenient for the user to use. .

As a preferred design, the groove 71 is provided at the bottom of the outer tub 7, and the atomizing unit is disposed at an upper portion of the outer tub 7.

The groove 71 is disposed at the bottom of the outer tub 7 to realize that the washing machine can quickly heat the washing water to a required temperature under the premise of saving water as much as possible, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the detergent and increasing the washing ratio; the atomizing unit is disposed in the outer tub In the upper portion of the seventh portion, after the atomizing water is generated by the atomizing generator 203, the atomized water can be conveniently introduced into the inlet port 711 of the recess 7 by means of the height difference potential energy, thereby saving energy.

A plurality of lifting ribs 61 are disposed in the inner tub 6 of the washing machine, and the outer tub 7 of the washing machine is provided with a damper 300 and a hanging spring 301 respectively connected to different parts of the outer frame of the washing machine. The specific connection manner is as follows: the outer tub 7 has an upper hanging portion and a lower connecting portion, that is, the upper portion is suspended by the hanging spring 301 on the side panel of the washing machine or the reinforcing beam, and the lower portion is passed through the shock absorber 300 (for example, a shock absorbing damper) and the washing machine. The bottom plate is connected, and the damper 300 can also support the outer tub 7 in a certain manner. The outer tub 7 is fixed and fixed in the manner described, which is more stable and reliable, and can alleviate vibration during use of the washing machine and reduce noise.

In order to make the structure of the washing machine more stable, reduce the shaking or vibration during the operation of the washing machine, in the outer tub of the washing machine 7 A weight balancing block 500 is also provided thereon.

A plurality of lifting ribs 61 are provided in the inner tub 6 of the washing machine described above. The lifting ribs 61 can drive the clothes to rotate from the bottom to the top to achieve the purpose of cleaning the washing laundry, and the damage to the clothes is small, and the washing performance is good.

Preferably, the atomization generator 203 employed in the present embodiment is an ultrasonic atomization generator.

Embodiment 2

The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that a fan system is further disposed between the atomization unit and the outer tub of the washing machine.

After the atomizing unit generates the atomized water, it reaches the inlet port 711 of the groove 71 more quickly by the auxiliary function of the fan system, and then is quickly sprayed toward the heating pipe 8 through the spray hole 712 of the partition through the spray chamber 713, which is efficient The large amount of steam generated is the efficiency of the steam washing care, and the fan system speeds up the steam exchange and saves energy.

It can be said that the atomization unit can be disposed at the bottom of the washing machine or at the left and right corners of the bottom, so that the water mist reaches the heating assembly at a shorter distance, thereby improving the utilization of the atomized water.

The embodiments of the present invention are explained in detail in the embodiments of the present invention, which are significant differences from the prior art and can bring about beneficial effects. For the technical features that can be naturally recognized by those skilled in the art, in order to save space, , will not repeat them. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that any modifications, refinements, combinations, or equivalents may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

A washing machine with a steam washing care function, comprising: an atomizing unit composed of an atomizing water storage device and an atomizing generator disposed inside the atomizing water storage device, and is disposed in the outer tub and has an inlet port a groove and a heating component disposed in the groove; the atomization water storage device is provided with a water inlet and an atomization outlet, the water inlet is connected with the water source, and the atomization outlet is connected with the inlet of the groove; The atomizer generator is connected to the washing machine power board.
The washing machine with a steam washing and care function according to claim 1, wherein the groove is provided with a spray chamber communicating with the steam inlet, and the upper portion of the spray chamber is provided with a partition layer, and the partition layer is provided with An orifice; the heating assembly is suspended above the barrier.
A washing machine having a steam washing care function according to claim 2, wherein the orifice is disposed in a projection area of the heating assembly on the compartment.
A washing machine with a steam washing care function according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the upper portion of the atomizing water storage device is provided with an opening and is provided to closely fit the opening. Elastic sealing device.
A washing machine having a steam washing care function according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the atomizing unit is disposed in a drawer, and the drawer is provided with a fog on a front panel of the washing machine Unit handle.
A washing machine with a steam washing care function according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the outer tub of the washing machine comprises an outer tub front shell and an outer tub rear shell; and the outer tub front shell is provided There is a protrusion, and the outer tank rear shell is provided with a sealing groove matched with the protrusion, and the outer barrel is integrated by the fastening function of the protrusion and the sealing groove card combined with the bolt or the screw.
A washing machine with a steam washing care function according to claim 6, wherein the outer tub front shell is further provided with a sealing baffle, and the sealing baffle is connected with the protrusion and cooperates with the groove to spray The cavity forms a relatively sealed space.
A washing machine with a steam washing care function according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the bottom of the atomizing water storage device has a slanting chamfering structure, and an upper portion of the atomizing water storage device is provided. The overflow port is connected to the washing tub or the drain valve through a pipe, and the atomizing generator is an ultrasonic atomizing generator.
A washing machine with a steam washing care function according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that a fan system is further arranged between the atomizing unit and the outer tub of the washing machine.
A washing machine having a steam washing care function according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the groove is provided at the bottom of the outer tub.