WO2020024755A1 - Washing machine and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of washing machines, and specifically relates to a washing machine and a control method. The washing machine comprises: an outer barrel; a particle storage device, having a storage cavity in communication with the outer barrel, with cleaning particles being accommodated in the storage cavity; and a power device, being in communication with the outer barrel/the storage cavity and driving a medium to carry the cleaning particles to enter the outer barrel for self-cleaning. The beneficial effects of the present invention lie in that the particle storage device and the power device are provided, the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the particle storage device to enter the outer barrel, and the cleaning particles collide with and rub against dirt and mold on the outer barrel, thereby realizing the self-cleaning.

Description

Washing machine and control method Technical field

The invention belongs to the field of washing machines, in particular to a washing machine and a control method thereof.

Background technique

The dirt inside the washing machine, the free matter of the washing powder, the cellulose of the clothes, the organic matter of the human body, and the dust brought by the clothes, and the damp inside the washing machine, these conditions provide a good environment for the reproduction of bacteria. , Cause bacteria to breed, odor appears in the washing machine.

The washing machine includes an inner drum and an outer drum coaxially disposed outside the inner drum. Wash water is passed through the water holes in the inner drum to achieve the flow between the inner drum and the outer drum. Therefore, the interlayer dirt between the inner drum and the outer drum is serious, and it is easy to Clothing causes serious secondary pollution and endangers human health.

At present, by designing the inner cylinder as a non-porous inner cylinder, the residual area of dirt can be reduced, but in addition to remaining in the interlayer of the inner and outer cylinders, it will also remain in the folds of the sealed window gasket, the water inlet hose, and the detergent Boxes and other parts, these parts are difficult to clean up, especially in summer, the odor is still very obvious, causing great distress to users.

In view of this, the present invention is proposed.

Summary of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, and provide a washing machine and a control method. By providing a particle storage device and a power device, the power device is used to drive the medium to carry the clean particles in the particle storage device into the outer cylinder. The cleaning particles collide with and rub against dirt and mold to achieve self-cleaning.

To solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

A washing machine includes:

Outer tube

The particle storage device has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning cavity contains clean particles;

The power unit is in communication with the outer cylinder / storage cavity. The power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles into the inner cylinder for self-cleaning.

The power device is a blower device; the air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the storage cavity, and the power device drives air into the storage cavity to carry cleaning particles into the outer cylinder,

Alternatively, the air inlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer cylinder, and the power unit sucks the air in the outer cylinder to form an airflow and sucks the cleaning particles in the storage cavity into the outer cylinder.

The air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the storage cavity, and the air inlet end is in communication with the outer cylinder.

Alternatively, the air inlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer cylinder, and the air outlet end is in communication with the storage chamber; the power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles to circulate between the outer cylinder and the storage chamber;

Preferably, the storage cavity communicates with the outer cylinder through a conveying air duct; the air outlet end of the blower device communicates with the storage cavity, and the air inlet end communicates with the outer cylinder through a return air duct,

Alternatively, the air inlet end of the air blowing device is in communication with the outer cylinder, the air outlet end is in communication with the storage cavity through the return air duct; the conveying air duct and the return air duct form a circulating air duct.

It also includes a particle collection device disposed on the conveying air duct and / or the return air duct, the particle collecting device having a collecting cavity, the collecting cavity being in communication with the conveying air duct and / or the return air duct for collecting clean particles;

Preferably, the air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the storage cavity, the air inlet end is in communication with the outer cylinder through the return air duct, and the particle collection device is disposed on the return air duct, and the collection cavity is connected to the return air Road connected.

The collection chamber is provided with a conduction control mechanism capable of turning on / off the collection chamber. The conduction control mechanism interrupts the collection chamber to collect cleaning particles in the collection chamber.

Alternatively, an auxiliary channel and a switching mechanism are provided on the circulating air channel, and two ends of the auxiliary channel are respectively connected with the circulating air channels on both sides of the particle collection device, and the switching mechanism is provided at the connection between the auxiliary channel and the circulating air channel, and the switching The mechanism switches between conducting circulation air ducts / auxiliary channels;

Preferably, the continuity control mechanism is a filter plate / filter net, which is disposed between two communication ports communicating with the collection cavity and the return air duct, and the filter plate / filter mesh and the collection cavity are movable Connected, the filter plate / filter screen is switched between the two communication ports where the cut-off / conducting collection cavity communicates with the return air duct;

More preferably, a filter plate / screen is slidably connected to the particle collection device.

The storage chamber is provided with a conduction control mechanism capable of turning on / off the storage chamber, and the conduction control mechanism cuts off the storage chamber to collect cleaning particles in the storage chamber;

Preferably, the conduction control mechanism is a filter plate / filter net, which is disposed between a communication port between the storage cavity and the outer cylinder, and a communication port between the storage cavity and the blower device, and the filter plate / The filter screen is movably connected to the storage cavity, and the filter plate / filter screen is switched between the two communication ports that are cut off / conducted;

Preferably, the filter plate / filter mesh is slidably connected to the storage cavity;

More preferably, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, or an all-in-one washing machine.

The washing machine further includes a sealed window mat and / or detergent box of a glass door and / or a delivery pipe communicating with the detergent box, the sealed window mat is partially folded to form a pleated channel, and the pleated channel and / or detergent box and And / or the delivery pipeline is in communication with the storage cavity, and the power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles into the fold channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipeline to self-clean the corresponding parts,

Preferably, the conveying air duct has a branch channel corresponding to the fold channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipe, and the air outlet end of the branch channel is corresponding to the corresponding fold channel and / or the detergent The box and / or the delivery line are connected;

More preferably, the return air duct has a return air branch corresponding to the fold channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipe, and the air inlet ends of the return air branch are respectively connected to the fold channel and / or washing. The cartridge and / or the delivery line are in communication.

A method for controlling a washing machine. The washing machine includes:

Outer tube

The particle storage device has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning cavity contains clean particles;

Power unit, the power unit is in communication with the outer cylinder / storage cavity,

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the starting of the power unit, and the power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles into the outer cylinder for self-cleaning.

The air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the storage cavity, the storage cavity is in communication with the outer tube through a conveying air duct, the air inlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer tube through a return air duct, and the washing machine further includes a device A particle collecting device on a conveying air duct and / or a return air duct, the particle collecting device has a collecting cavity, and a conducting control mechanism capable of turning on / off the collecting cavity is provided in the collecting cavity,

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the power device to start, the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to open the collection cavity, the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles into the outer cylinder for self-cleaning, and the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to intercept the collection cavity to clean the The particles are collected in a storage cavity.

The storage cavity is provided with a conduction control mechanism capable of turning on / off the storage cavity;

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the power device to start, and the conduction control mechanism opens the storage cavity; the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity into the outer cylinder for self-cleaning; the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to cut off the storage cavity The conduction control mechanism intercepts the cleaning particles in the storage cavity.

A washing machine including an outer drum;

A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

The power device is in communication with the collection chamber / outer cylinder. The power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection chamber for self-cleaning.

The power device is an air suction device, and the air suction end of the air suction device is in communication with the collection cavity. The air suction device sucks air in the outer cylinder and carries the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection cavity for self-cleaning;

Preferably, the suction device is a suction fan.

A control method for a washing machine, the washing machine includes an outer drum;

A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

Power unit, the power unit is in communication with the collection chamber / outer cylinder,

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the power device to start, and the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection chamber for self-cleaning.

The power device is a suction device, and the suction end of the suction device is in communication with the collection cavity.

A washing machine includes:

Outer tube

A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

A first power unit, the first power unit is in communication with the outer cylinder, the first power unit drives the medium into the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder for self-cleaning,

The second power device is in communication with the collection cavity, and the second power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection cavity to realize the collection of the cleaning particles.

The first power device is a blower device, the air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer cylinder, the second power device is a suction device, and the suction end of the suction device is in communication with a collection cavity;

Preferably, the blower is a blower, and the blower is a blower.

A method for controlling a washing machine. The washing machine includes:

Outer tube

A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

A first power device, the first power device is in communication with the outer cylinder,

A second power device, the second power device is in communication with the collection cavity,

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the first power unit to turn on; the first power unit drives the medium into the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder for self-cleaning; the washing machine controls the second power unit to turn on; the second power unit drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles Enter the collection chamber to achieve the collection of clean particles.

A washing machine includes:

Outer tube

The particle storage device has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning cavity contains clean particles;

The liquid conveying device, the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device extends into the liquid medium, and the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage cavity. The liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium to carry cleaning particles into the inside of the outer cylinder for self-cleaning.

The liquid inlet of the liquid conveying device is in communication with the outer cylinder, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity to the inner cylinder for self-cleaning;

Preferably, the liquid conveying device is a water pump, the liquid inlet end of the water pump communicates with the outer cylinder through a return water pipe, the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage cavity, and the storage cavity communicates with the outer cylinder through a conveyance water path, the conveyance water path and the return pipe The road forms a circulating waterway.

A method for controlling a washing machine. The washing machine includes:

Outer tube

The particle storage device has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning cavity contains clean particles;

Liquid delivery device, the liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device extends into the liquid medium, and the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage cavity.

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the liquid conveying device to be turned on, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium to carry the cleaning particles into the inner cylinder for self-cleaning;

Preferably, the liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device is in communication with the outer cylinder,

After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

1. By setting up a particle storage device and a power device, the power device is used to drive the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the particle storage device into the outer cylinder, and the cleaning particles collide with and rub against dirt and mold to achieve self-cleaning; by setting a particle collection device or A conduction control mechanism is set in the storage cavity to collect the cleaning particles so that the cleaning particles can be used repeatedly; by connecting the storage cavity with the pleated channel of the sealed window pad and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipeline, The multiple parts of the washing machine are cleaned to reduce the area of dirt residue and bacteria breeding; the washing machine of the present invention can effectively prevent the residue of dirt inside the washing machine, the generation of odors, and have good reliability, meet user needs, and effectively improve user satisfaction.

2. By setting a particle collection device with a collection cavity and a power device for driving the medium to carry the clean particles in the outer cylinder into the collection cavity, the power device drives the medium to carry the clean particles in the outer cylinder into the collection cavity for self-cleaning To achieve the use of cleaning particles to clean dirt / molds while the particle collection device collects the cleaning particles to improve the cleaning efficiency; use the cleaning particles to collide and rub with the dirt / molds to perform cleaning, and the cleaning intensity is large and the cleaning effect is good; The communication port on the outer cylinder that communicates with the collection chamber is set near the highest point of the outer cylinder to maximize the contact area between the cleaning particles and the inner wall of the outer cylinder to improve the cleaning efficiency and achieve a good cleaning effect; The device realizes the automatic release of cleaning particles, has a high degree of automation control, and has a good user experience.

3. By setting up a particle collection device, a first power device, and a second power device, the first power device is used to drive the medium into the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder to move the particles to clean the particles and residual dirt and mold (such as external The dirt remaining in the cylinder) is impacted and rubbed to achieve self-cleaning. The second power device is used to collect the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection chamber of the particle collection device to realize the repeated use of the cleaning particles. Compared with shower cleaning, cleaning the outer cylinder with cleaning particles, the cleaning effect is greater due to collision and friction, and the cleaning effect is better; the storage cavity is sealed with the pleated channel of the window pad and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery tube Connect the roads to achieve cleaning of multiple parts of the washing machine, reduce the area of dirt residue and bacterial growth; by setting the communication channel and the first control device, the cleaning particles can enter the particle storage device from the particle collection device under the action of gravity. Realize automation and make it more convenient to use; by setting the particle delivery channel and the second control device, the cleaning particles can be reused. Under the action of the particles collected from the apparatus into the outer cylinder, automate, easier to use; washing machine according to the present invention can effectively eliminate residual dirt inside the washing machine, odor, and reliability, to meet customer needs, improve customer satisfaction.

4. Add cleaning particles to the liquid medium, and use the friction between the cleaning particles and the outer cylinder to achieve the cleaning of dirt / mold. The cleaning strength is large, the effect of removing stubborn stains is significant, and the removal efficiency is high; it is driven by a liquid conveying device The liquid medium carries cleaning particles. After the cleaning particles remove the dirt on the outer cylinder, the dirt is easily dissolved in the liquid medium or easily discharged with the liquid medium, and the cleaning effect is further improved. The dual cleaning of the liquid medium and the cleaning particles is used to clean the time. It is greatly shortened, and the cleaning effect is better; by setting a conduction control mechanism in the storage cavity, the cleaning particles are collected so that the cleaning particles can be reused; by connecting the storage cavity with the pleated channel of the sealed window pad and / or the detergent box and / Or the delivery pipeline is connected to achieve cleaning of multiple parts of the washing machine, reducing the area of dirt residue and bacterial growth.

The specific embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first washing machine according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a second washing machine according to the present invention;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of a third washing machine according to the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth washing machine according to the present invention;

5 is a schematic structural diagram of a fifth washing machine according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a sixth washing machine according to the present invention.

detailed description

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to explain the present invention. , But not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Example one

As shown in FIG. 1, a washing machine includes:

Outer tube 100;

The particle storage device 102 has a storage cavity 103 in communication with the outer cylinder 100, and the storage cavity 103 contains cleaning particles 115 therein;

The power unit is in communication with the outer cylinder 100 / storage cavity 103. The power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles 115 into the inner cylinder 100 for self-cleaning.

The self-cleaning part referred to here is not limited to the inner wall of the outer tub, but also includes a sealed window pad that forms a closed washing space with the outer tub and the glass door of the washing machine, and other structures communicating with the outer tub, such as a detergent box, etc. As long as the power device drives the parts that can be reached by the medium entering the outer cylinder, the purpose of cleaning the corresponding parts by using cleaning particles can be achieved.

Taking the self-cleaning of the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder as an example, by setting the particle storage device 102 and the power device, the power device is used to drive the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the particle storage device 102 into the outer tube 100, and the cleaning particles 115 and the outer tube Impact and friction of the cylinder wall of 100 will remove dirt and mold on the cylinder wall to achieve self-cleaning of the barrel wall. This method can remove stubborn dirt and has a better cleaning effect.

The method for controlling a washing machine includes controlling the starting of a power unit of the washing machine, and the power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles 115 into the outer drum 100 to perform self-cleaning of the drum wall.

Example two

As shown in FIG. 1, this embodiment is a further limitation on the first embodiment. The power device is an air blowing device 101. The air outlet of the air blowing device 101 is in communication with the storage cavity 103. The power device drives air into the storage. The cavity 103 carries the cleaning particles 115 into the inside of the outer cylinder 100.

Using air as a medium for carrying the cleaning particles 115, the power unit drives the air to form an airflow into the storage cavity 103. The airflow carries the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 into the outer cylinder 100, and the cleaning particles 115 move with the airflow in the outer cylinder 100. Collision and friction with the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100 removes dirt on the cylinder wall to achieve cleaning of the cylinder wall. Compared with the cleaning method using spray water, the cleaning method using the cleaning particles 115 has a greater impact force on the cleaning particles 115 and the outer cylinder 100, and the cleaning effect is better.

The blowing device 101 is a blower.

In a further solution, the air outlet end of the blower device 101 is in communication with the storage cavity 103, the air inlet end is in communication with the outer tube 100, and the power device drives the medium to carry cleaning particles 115 to circulate between the outer tube 100 and the storage cavity 103. The consumption of the cleaning particles 115 is saved, and the circulating cleaning particles 115 are continuously cleaned to the outer cylinder 100.

Specifically, the storage cavity 103 communicates with the outer cylinder 100 through the conveying air duct 104, and the air outlet end of the air blowing device 101 communicates with the storage cavity 103, and the air inlet end communicates with the outer cylinder 100 through the return air duct 105 to convey the wind. The duct 104 and the return air duct 105 form a circulating air duct, and the cleaning particles 115 are circulated between the outer cylinder 100 and the storage cavity 103 through the circulating air duct.

In a further solution, the washing machine further includes a particle collecting device 106 disposed on the conveying air duct 104 and / or the return air duct 105, and the particle collecting device 106 has a collecting cavity 107, and the collecting cavity 107 and the conveying air duct 104 and / or The return air duct 105 is communicated to collect the cleaning particles 115.

Generally, after the cleaning is completed or before the next washing, the cleaning particles 115 need to be collected for the next use. The control method of the washing machine includes: the washing machine controls the blowing device 101 to start, and the blowing device 101 drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 into The barrel wall is self-cleaned inside the outer cylinder 100. The washing machine controls the particle collection device 106 to collect the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103. The particle collection device 106 is provided on the conveying air duct 104 and / or the return air duct 105 to realize Collection of cleaning particles 115.

Specifically, the air outlet end of the air blowing device 101 is in communication with the storage cavity 103, the air inlet end is in communication with the outer cylinder 100 through the return air duct 105, and the particle collection device 106 is disposed on the return air duct 105. The collection cavity 107 is in communication with the return air duct 105.

In a further solution, the collection cavity 107 is provided with a conduction control mechanism capable of turning on / off the collection cavity 107. The conduction control mechanism interrupts the collection cavity 107 and collects the cleaning particles 115 in the collection cavity 107. By setting a conduction control mechanism in the collection chamber 107, the cleaning particles 115 are collected, so that the cleaning particles 115 can be repeatedly used. In the control method of the washing machine, the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to cut off the collection chamber 107, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the collection chamber 107. The cleaning particles are intercepted, the circulating gas passes, and the cleaning particles are collected in the collection chamber 107. Through the collection chamber 107, the cleaning particles 115 circulate with the air flow.

Preferably, the conduction control mechanism is a filter plate 108 / filter mesh, which is disposed between the communication port of the collection cavity 107 and the outer cylinder 100 and the communication port of the collection cavity 107 and the blower device 101 The filter plate 108 / filter mesh is movably connected to the collection cavity 107, and the filter plate 108 / filter mesh is switched between blocking and conducting the two communication ports. The washing machine controls the filter plate 108 / filter screen to intercept the collection cavity 107, the filter plate 108 / filter screen intercepts the cleaning particles 115 in the collection cavity 107, and the circulating air passes through the filter holes of the filter plate 108 to realize the collection of the cleaning particles 115.

The filter plate 108 and the filter screen are not limited in shape and type, and may be a grid-shaped, mesh-shaped, or filter-hole filter plate 108.

For example, the filter plate 108 / filter mesh is slidably connected to the particle collection device 106. The particle collection device 106 is provided with a chute. The filter plate 108 / filter mesh cooperates with the chute. The washing machine controls the filter plate 108 / filter mesh into the collection cavity. When inside 107, the filter plate 108 / filter screen separates the communication port of the collection chamber 107 from the outer cylinder 100 and the communication port of the collection chamber 107 from the blower device 101, and intercepts the cleaning particles 115 in the collection chamber 107; The filter plate 108 / filter screen is pulled out of the collection chamber 107, and the filter plate 108 / filter screen conducts the communication port between the collection chamber 107 and the outer cylinder 100, and the communication port between the collection chamber 107 and the blower device 101, and the cleaning particles 115 can pass through The collection chamber 107 is circulated.

Further, the washing machine further includes a sealed window pad 109 and / or a detergent box 110 and / or a delivery pipe 111 communicating with the detergent box 110 of the glass door 114, and the sealed window pad 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. The fold channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 are all in communication with the storage cavity 103, and the power unit drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the fold channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111. Self-clean the corresponding parts.

By communicating the storage cavity 103 with the pleated channel of the sealed window pad 109 and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111, cleaning of multiple parts of the washing machine is achieved, and areas of dirt residue and bacterial growth are reduced.

Specifically, the conveying air duct 104 has a branch channel corresponding to the fold channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111, and the air outlet end of the branch channel is corresponding to the corresponding fold channel and / Or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 are in communication, and the return air duct 105 has a return air branch corresponding to the pleated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111. The air inlet end of the road is in communication with the pleated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111, respectively. The branch passages and the corresponding return air branches form multiple circulating air paths to clean the corresponding parts to reduce areas where dirt residues and bacterial growth occur.

The above-mentioned washing machine may be a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, a stirring washing machine, or an all-in-one washing machine.

Example three

As shown in FIG. 2, the difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment is that the particle collection device 106 is not provided in this embodiment, but a conduction control capable of turning on / off the storage cavity 103 is provided in the storage cavity 103. Mechanism, the conduction control mechanism cuts off the storage cavity 103 and collects the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103. By providing a conduction control mechanism in the particle storage device 102, the particle storage device 102 has both storage and collection functions, which saves costs and facilitates operation.

In the control method of the washing machine, the washing machine controls the power device to start, and the conduction control mechanism opens the storage cavity 103. The power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 into the outer cylinder 100 for self-cleaning of the barrel wall. The communication control mechanism intercepts the storage cavity 103, and the communication control mechanism intercepts the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103.

In a further solution, the conduction control mechanism is a filter plate 108 / filter mesh, and the filter plate 108 is taken as an example. The filter plate 108 is provided at a communication port between the storage cavity 103 and the outer cylinder 100, and between the storage cavity 103 and the air blowing device. Between the communication ports 101, the filter plate 108 is movably connected to the storage cavity 103, and the filter plate 108 is switched between blocking and conducting the two communication ports.

Specifically, the particle storage device 102 is provided with a chute, and the edge of the filter plate 108 is slidably connected to the chute. The filter plate 108 can be inserted into / extracted from the storage cavity 103, and the washing machine controls the filter plate 108 into the storage cavity 103. The storage chamber 103 is separated from the communication port of the outer cylinder 100 and the storage chamber 103 is separated from the communication port of the air blowing device 101. The filter plate 108 collects the cleaning particles 115 in the storage chamber 103, and the washing machine controls the filter plate 108 to pull out and store the The communication port between the cavity 103 and the outer tube 100 and the communication port between the storage cavity 103 and the blast device 101 are conducted, and air can carry the cleaning particles 115 into the outer tube 100.

Embodiment 4

The difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment is that the air inlet end of the air blowing device 101 in this embodiment is in communication with the outer cylinder 100, and the power unit sucks the air in the outer cylinder 100 to form an air flow and cleans the particles in the storage cavity 103. 115 is sucked into the outer cylinder 100, that is, negative pressure sucks the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 into the outer cylinder 100. The cleaning particles 115 move with the air flow in the outer cylinder 100 and collide with the wall of the outer cylinder 100 to achieve the outer cylinder 100. Cleaning of the tube wall.

The blowing device 101 is a blower.

In a further solution, the air inlet end of the blower device 101 is in communication with the outer cylinder 100, and the air outlet end is in communication with the storage chamber 103. The power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles 115 to circulate between the outer cylinder 100 and the storage chamber 103.

In a further solution, the storage cavity 103 communicates with the outer cylinder 100 through a conveying air duct 104, and the air inlet end of the air blowing device 101 communicates with the outer cylinder 100, and the air outlet end communicates with the storage cavity 103 through a return air duct 105 and conveys The air duct 104 and the return air duct 105 form a circulating air duct.

In a further solution, the washing machine further includes a particle collection device 106 having a collection cavity 107, an auxiliary channel, and a switching mechanism. A filter plate 108 is provided in the collection cavity 107. The particle collection device 106 is provided on the return air duct 105, and the filter plate 108 is provided. Between the two communication ports of the return air duct of the collection chamber 107, and separate the two. The auxiliary channel is an air duct. The two ends of the air duct are respectively connected to the return air duct 105 on both sides of the particle collecting device 106. The switching mechanism is provided at the connection between the air duct and the return air duct 105. Switching between the circulating air duct / auxiliary channel, the switching mechanism may be a switching valve, and there may be two switching valves, respectively, where the air ducts on both sides of the particle collection device 106 and the return air duct 105 are connected.

In the control method of the washing machine, the washing machine controls the power device to be turned on, the control switching valve conducts the auxiliary channel, and the circulating air passage is cut off. The circulating air passes through the auxiliary passage to realize the circulation of the cleaning particles 115, and the washing machine control switching valve cuts off the auxiliary passage and the circulating air passage. When conducting, the cleaning particles 115 enter the collection cavity of the particle collection device 106 with the airflow, and the filter plate 108 collects the cleaning particles 115 in the collection cavity 107.

Example 5

As shown in FIG. 2, this embodiment is a specific drum washing machine. The drum washing machine includes a box body 123, an outer drum 100, a detergent box 110, and a detergent box 110 connected to the outer box 100.管 111。 The pipeline 111. An inner cylinder 120 is coaxially disposed in the outer cylinder 100, a lifting rib 112 is provided on the inner cylinder 120, and a heater 113 is provided in the outer cylinder 100. The detergent box 110 and the outer cylinder 100 are each provided with a water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is provided with a water inlet valve 116. The rear part of the washing machine is provided with a driving device for driving the inner tub 120 to rotate. The driving device includes a direct drive motor 117. A driving shaft 118 of the driving motor is connected to the inner tub 120 to drive the inner tub 120 to rotate. Between bearing 119. The washing machine further includes a glass door 114 and a sealing window pad 109 provided at the front of the box 123. The glass door 114 cooperates with the sealing window pad 109 to seal the connection between the glass door 114 and the box. The sealed window pad 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. The fold channel, the detergent box, and the delivery pipe are all communicated with the outer cylinder. The washing machine further includes a drainage system. The drainage system includes a drainage pipe 122 communicating with the outer tub 100. The drainage pipe 122 is provided with a drainage device 121 for controlling drainage. The drainage device 121 is a drainage valve or a drainage motor.

The box 123 is provided with a particle storage device 102 and a blower. The particle storage device 102 has a storage cavity 103. The storage cavity 103 contains clean particles 115. The outlet end of the blower is in communication with the storage cavity 103. The storage cavity 103 passes through a, b, c and d. The four conveying air ducts 104 communicate with the pleating channel, the detergent box 110 chamber, and the outer cylinder 100 respectively. The blower drives the air to form a high-pressure airflow, and the cleaning particles 115 in the storage chamber enter the outer cylinder 100, the pleating channel, and detergent, respectively. The box 110 is frictionally collided with the corresponding part to realize self-cleaning. The return air duct 105 communicating with the pleated channel, the detergent box 110 chamber, and the outer cylinder 100 is communicated with the air inlet end of the blower through the return air duct, so that the cleaning particles 115 are circulated between the outer cylinder 100 and the storage chamber 103.

There are two conveying air ducts 104 communicating with the outer cylinder 100, the conveying air duct d communicates with the bottom wall of the outer cylinder 100, and the conveying air duct c communicates with the side wall of the outer cylinder 100.

The storage chamber 103 is provided with a filter plate 108, which is slidably connected to the particle storage device 102. The filter plate 108 is inserted into the storage chamber 103. The filter plate 108 connects the blower to the storage chamber 103 and the outer cylinder 100 to the storage chamber. The communication ports are separated to intercept the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103, the filter plate 108 is pulled out of the storage cavity 103, the storage cavity 103 is conducted, and the cleaning particles 115 are circulated between the outer cylinder 100 and the storage cavity 103.

The particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is 0.05 mm-12 mm, the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is more preferably 0.5-4.0 mm, and the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is preferably 1-2 mm.

The material of the cleaning particles 115 may be a metal, an inorganic non-metal, or an organic material. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably made of an organic polymer material, such as polyurethane material, silica gel, rubber, nylon, and the like. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably added with antibacterial components, such as copper ions, anions, and the like.

The above cleaning process may be a cleaning program provided in the washing machine. After the washing machine obtains the cleaning program selected by the user, the washing machine is controlled to execute the cleaning program.

It may also be that the washing machine presets a certain number of washing times / use time, and when the washing times / use time of the washing machine reaches a preset value, a cleaning program is executed. For example, when the number of washing cycles reaches 20, the cleaning program is started, or when the washing machine is used for one month / quarter, the cleaning program is started.

Alternatively, the washing machine is provided with a detection device for detecting the amount of dirt / mold, and the washing machine controls the washing machine to execute a cleaning program according to the amount of dirt / mold detected. When the amount of dirt / mold detected by the detection device reaches a preset value, a cleaning procedure is performed.

Example Six

As shown in FIG. 3, a washing machine includes an outer tub 100;

A particle collection device 106 having a collection cavity 107 in communication with the outer cylinder 100;

The power device is in communication with the collection chamber 107 / outer cylinder 100. The power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 into the collection chamber 107 for self-cleaning.

Compared with the self-cleaning method using spray water, self-cleaning is achieved by using the cleaning particles 115 to collide with and rub against molds / molds. The cleaning strength is large, and stubborn dirt can be removed, and the cleaning effect is good.

The self-cleaning part referred to here is not limited to the inner wall of the outer tub, but also includes a sealed window pad that forms a closed washing space with the outer tub and the glass door of the washing machine, and other structures communicating with the outer tub, such as a detergent box, etc. As long as the power device drives the parts that can be reached by the medium entering the outer cylinder, the purpose of cleaning the corresponding parts by using cleaning particles can be achieved.

Taking the self-cleaning of the outer cylinder wall as an example, by setting the particle collection device 106 and the power device, the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 into the collection cavity 107 during the process of the outer wall 100 Self-cleaning, the cleaning particles 115 are used to clean the cylinder wall, and the particle collection device 106 collects the cleaning particles 115 to improve the cleaning efficiency.

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the start of the power unit, and the power unit drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 into the collection chamber 107 to perform self-cleaning on the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100.

The above-mentioned washing machine may be a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, a stirring washing machine, or an all-in-one washing machine.

Example Seven

As shown in FIG. 3, this embodiment is a further limitation on Embodiment 6. The power device is a suction device 124. The suction end of the suction device 124 is in communication with the collection chamber 107. The suction device 124 sucks The air in the outer cylinder 100 carries the cleaning particles 115 into the collection chamber 107 to perform self-cleaning on the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100.

The air suction device 124 sucks the air in the outer tube 100 to form an air flow. The air flow carries the cleaning particles 115 in the outer tube 100 and turns and collides with the inner wall of the outer tube 100 to achieve cleaning. The inner wall of the outer tube 100 is cleaned. The suction force finally sucks the cleaning particles 115 into the collection cavity 107 to collect the cleaning particles 115.

In the control method of the washing machine, the washing machine controls the suction device 124 to start, and the suction device 124 sucks the air in the outer cylinder 100 to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the collection chamber 107 to self-clean the wall of the outer cylinder 100.

The suction device 124 is a suction fan.

In a further solution, a communication port on the outer cylinder 100 that communicates with the collection cavity 107 is disposed near the highest position of the outer cylinder 100.

Under the action of gravity, the cleaning particles 115 generally sink at the lowest point of the outer cylinder 100. In order to extend the moving path of the cleaning particles 115 and increase the contact and collision area of the cleaning particles 115 with the inner wall of the outer cylinder 100 as much as possible, the communication port is usually opened At the highest position of the outer cylinder 100, the cleaning particles 115 enter the collection cavity 107 from the bottom of the outer cylinder 100 through the communication port.

Further, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, and a communication port on the outer cylinder 100 that communicates with the collection cavity 107 is located above a horizontal plane where a central axis of the outer cylinder 100 is located. Preferably, the central axis of the communication port and the vertical plane passing through the central axis of the outer cylinder 100 are coplanar, that is, the communication port on the outer cylinder that communicates with the collection cavity is located at the highest side wall of the outer cylinder.

In a further solution, the washing machine further includes a particle delivery channel that connects the collection cavity 107 and the outer cylinder 100, and a control device that can turn on / off the particle delivery channel. The communication port between the particle delivery channel and the collection cavity 107 is higher than The control port of the outer cylinder 100 communicates with the particle delivery channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity. A transmission pipeline is also provided between the outer cylinder 100 and the particle collection device 106 to communicate the outer cylinder 100 and the collection chamber 107.

The washing machine controls the control device to open the particle delivery channel, the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity, the washing machine controls the suction device 124 to open, and the suction device 124 sucks the inside of the outer tube 100. When the air carries the cleaning particles 115 into the collection chamber 107, the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100 is self-cleaned.

Alternatively, the control method includes the following steps:

The washing machine controls the control device to open the delivery channel, the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity, and the washing machine controls the control device to cut off the delivery channel.

The washing machine controls the suction device 124 to start. The suction device 124 sucks the air in the outer tube 100 to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the collection chamber 107 to perform self-cleaning on the wall of the outer tube 100.

In a further solution, the upper end of the particle delivery channel is in communication with the bottom wall of the particle collection device 106, that is, in communication with the bottom wall of the collection chamber, and the lower end is in communication with the outer cylinder 100. The control device is a solenoid valve 125.

The collection chamber 107 is provided with a conduction control mechanism capable of turning on / off the collection chamber 107. The conduction control mechanism interrupts the collection chamber 107 and collects the cleaning particles 115 in the collection chamber 107. By setting a conduction control mechanism in the collection chamber 107, the cleaning particles 115 are collected, so that the cleaning particles 115 can be repeatedly used. In the control method of the washing machine, the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to cut off the collection chamber 107, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the collection chamber 107. The cleaning particles are intercepted, the circulating gas passes, and the cleaning particles are collected in the collection chamber 107. Through the collection chamber 107, the cleaning particles 115 circulate with the air flow.

The continuity control mechanism is a filter plate or a filter screen. The filter plate 108 separates the communication port of the suction fan from the collection cavity 107 and the communication port of the outer cylinder 100 from the collection cavity 107. The filter plate 108 and the filter are not limited in shape and type, and may be grid-shaped, mesh-shaped,滤 孔 式 滤板 108。 Filter hole type filter plate 108.

A further solution further includes a sealed window mat 109 and / or a detergent box 110 and / or a delivery pipe 111 communicating with the detergent box 110 of the glass door 114. The sealed window mat 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. The detergent box 110 and the delivery pipe 111 are all in communication with the outer cylinder 100. The pleated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 are in communication with the collection chamber 107. The power unit drives the medium to carry the cleaning inside the outer cylinder 100. During the process of the particles 115 entering the wrinkle channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111, the corresponding parts are self-cleaned.

The washing machine controls the control device to conduct the particle feeding channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity, and then controls the control device to cut off the particle feeding channel and control the suction device 124 to open. The cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 enter the pleated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 which are in communication with the outer cylinder 100, and communicate with the outer cylinder 100 and the pleated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or The dropping pipeline 111 collides, and is finally sucked into the collecting chamber 107 to collect the cleaning particles 115.

Example eight

The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 7 is that the power device is a blower device, and the air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer cylinder 100, and the blower device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 into During the process of collecting the cavity 107, the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100 is self-cleaned.

The particle collection device 106 has an air outlet that communicates with the collection cavity 107 and the outside atmosphere.

The blower is used to drive the air to form an airflow, and the airflow carries cleaning particles 115 to collide with the wall of the outer cylinder 100 to achieve self-cleaning of the outer cylinder 100. Finally, the gas is collected in the collection chamber 107.

Wherein, the blower is a blower.

In a further solution, the outer cylinder 100 is provided with an air inlet that communicates with the air outlet of the air blowing device (blower fan) and an air outlet that communicates with the collection cavity 107. The air inlet is near the lowest position of the outer cylinder 100. The air outlet is set near the highest point of the outer cylinder 100.

The cleaning particles 115 are generally scattered at the lowest point of the outer tube 100. The air inlet is set close to this position, and as many cleaning particles 115 as possible can be blown up to clean the outer tube 100. The air outlet is set near the highest position of the outer tube 100. It is possible to increase the cleaning area of the cleaning particles 115 as much as possible.

Preferably, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, the air inlet is located below a horizontal plane where the central axis of the outer tub 100 is located, and the air outlet is located above the horizontal plane where the central axis of the outer tub 100 is located;

Preferably, the air outlet is close to the mouth of the outer cylinder 100, and the air inlet is far from the mouth of the outer cylinder 100. The cleaning particles can clean the entire outer cylinder.

Alternatively, the air inlet is close to the mouth of the outer cylinder 100, and the air outlet is far from the mouth of the outer cylinder 100.

Example Nine

As shown in FIG. 3, this embodiment is a specific drum washing machine. The drum washing machine includes a box body 123, an outer tube 100, a detergent box 110, and a communication box between the detergent box 110 and the outer tube 100. Put the pipeline 111. An inner cylinder 120 is coaxially disposed in the outer cylinder 100, a lifting rib 112 is provided on the inner cylinder 120, and a heater 113 is provided in the outer cylinder 100. The detergent box 110 and the outer tub 100 are provided with a water inlet pipeline, and the water inlet pipeline is provided with a water inlet valve 116. The rear part of the washing machine is provided with a driving device for driving the inner tub 120 to rotate. The driving device includes a direct drive motor 117. A driving shaft 118 of the driving motor is connected to the inner tub 120 to drive the inner tub 120 to rotate. Between bearing 119.

The washing machine further includes a glass door 114 and a sealing window gasket 109 provided at the front of the cabinet 123. The glass door 114 cooperates with the sealing window gasket 109 to seal the connection between the glass door 114 and the cabinet 123. The sealed window pad 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. The pleating channel, the detergent box 110, and the delivery pipe 111 are all in communication with the outer cylinder 100. The washing machine further includes a drainage system. The drainage system includes a drainage pipe 122 communicating with the outer tub 100. The drainage pipe 122 is provided with a drainage device 121 for controlling drainage. The drainage device 121 is a drainage valve or a drainage motor.

The box 123 is provided with a particle collection device 106 and a suction fan. The particle collection device 106 has a collection cavity 107. The suction end of the suction fan is in communication with the collection cavity 107. The pleated channel, the detergent box 110, and the delivery pipeline Both 111 and the outer cylinder 100 are in communication with the collection chamber 107 through the suction pipe 126.

The washing machine further includes a particle delivery channel that connects the collection cavity 107 and the outer tube 100, and a solenoid valve that can turn on / off the particle delivery channel. The communication port between the particle delivery channel and the collection cavity 107 is higher than that between the particle delivery channel and the collection tube 107. At the communication port, a solenoid valve opens and conducts the particle delivery channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity.

The collection chamber 107 is provided with a filter plate 108, which separates the communication port of the suction fan from the collection chamber 107 and the communication port of the outer cylinder 100 from the collection chamber 107. The diameter of the filter plate 108 is smaller than the diameter of the cleaning particles 115 , To intercept the cleaning particles 115, so that the cleaning particles 115 are collected in the outer cylinder 100. The communication port between the particle delivery channel and the collection chamber is arranged between the filter plate and the communication port of the outer cylinder.

The washing machine control solenoid valve conducts the particle delivery channel, the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity, the washing machine control solenoid valve cuts off the particle delivery channel, the washing machine controls the suction fan to open, and the suction fan exhausts The cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 are sucked, and some of the cleaning particles 115 enter the pleated channel, the detergent box 110, and the delivery pipe 111, and the cleaning particles 115 and the pleated channel, the detergent box 110, the delivery pipe 111, and the outer cylinder 100 The wall collides with friction and finally enters the collection cavity 107 through the suction pipe 126 and is intercepted by the filter plate 108 to realize the collection of the cleaning particles 115.

When the suction fan is turned on, the drain valve is connected to the drain pipe 122 to serve as an air inlet pipe, or a separate air inlet pipe may be provided on the washing machine.

The particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is 0.05 mm-12 mm, the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is more preferably 0.5-4.0 mm, and the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is preferably 1-2 mm.

The material of the cleaning particles 115 may be a metal, an inorganic non-metal, or an organic material. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably made of an organic polymer material, such as polyurethane material, silica gel, rubber, nylon, and the like. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably added with antibacterial components, such as copper ions, anions, and the like.

The above cleaning process may be a cleaning program provided in the washing machine. After the washing machine obtains the cleaning program selected by the user, the washing machine is controlled to execute the cleaning program.

It may also be that the washing machine presets a certain number of washing times / use time, and when the washing times / use time of the washing machine reaches a preset value, a cleaning program is executed. For example, when the number of washing cycles reaches 20, the cleaning program is started, or when the washing machine is used for one month / quarter, the cleaning program is started.

Alternatively, the washing machine is provided with a detection device for detecting the amount of dirt / mold, and the washing machine controls the washing machine to execute a cleaning program according to the amount of dirt / mold detected. When the amount of dirt / mold detected by the detection device reaches a preset value, a cleaning procedure is performed.

Example 10

As shown in FIG. 4, a washing machine includes:

Outer tube 100;

A particle collection device 106 having a collection cavity 107 in communication with the outer cylinder 100;

The first power device is in communication with the outer cylinder 100. The first power device drives the medium into the outer cylinder 100 to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 for self-cleaning.

The second power device is in communication with the collection cavity 107, and the second power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 into the collection cavity 107 to realize the collection of the cleaning particles 115.

The self-cleaning part referred to here is not limited to the inner wall of the outer tub, but also includes a sealed window pad that forms a closed washing space with the outer tub and the glass door of the washing machine, and other structures communicating with the outer tub, such as a detergent box, etc. As long as the power device drives the parts that can be reached by the medium entering the outer cylinder, the purpose of cleaning the corresponding parts by using cleaning particles can be achieved.

Taking the self-cleaning of the outer cylinder wall as an example, the particle collection device 106 and the second power device are provided in cooperation, and the second power device is used to collect the cleaning particles 115 in the collection cavity 107 of the particle collection device 106 to achieve clean particles Storage of 115. By using the first power device, the driving medium carries the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100, and the cleaning particles 115 collide with and rub against the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100 to remove dirt and mold on the cylinder wall to achieve self-cleaning of the cylinder wall.

In the control method of the washing machine, the washing machine controls the first power unit to be turned on, the first power unit drives the medium into the outer cylinder 100, and carries the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 to self-clean the cylinder wall. The washing machine controls the second power unit to be turned on. The two power devices drive the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the collection chamber 107 to realize the collection of the cleaning particles 115.

The above washing machine may be a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, a stirring washing machine, or a washer-dryer

Example 11

As shown in FIG. 4, this embodiment is a further limitation on Embodiment 10. In this embodiment, the first power device is an air blowing device 101, and an air outlet end of the air blowing device 101 is in communication with the outer cylinder 100. The second power device is an air suction device 124, and the air suction end of the air suction device 124 is in communication with the collection cavity 107.

The blower device 101 is used to blow air to the outer tube 100, and the cleaning particles 115 are caused to frictionally collide with the outer tube 100 to realize self-cleaning of the outer tube 100. The suction device 124 sucks the clean particles 115 in the outer tube 100 into the collection chamber 107. Inside, the collection of cleaning particles 115 is achieved.

In the control method of the washing machine, the washing machine controls the blower device 101 to be turned on, the blower device 101 drives the medium into the outer tube 100 and carries the cleaning particles 115 in the outer tube 100 to self-clean the wall of the tube. The wind device 124 drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the collection cavity 107 to realize the collection of the cleaning particles 115.

Preferably, the blowing device 101 is a blowing fan, and the suction device 124 is a suction fan.

In a further solution, a cutting mechanism capable of cutting off the collecting cavity 107 is provided in the collecting cavity 107, and the cutting mechanism intercepts the collecting cavity 107 to collect the cleaning particles 115 in the collecting cavity 107.

Specifically, the cut-off mechanism is a filter plate 108, which is disposed between the communication port of the suction device 124 and the collection chamber 107 and the communication port of the outer cylinder 100 and the collection chamber 107, and is connected to the collection chamber 107 Separate the two communication ports.

The pore diameter of the filter plate 108 is smaller than the diameter of the cleaning particles 115. The filter plate 108 is used to intercept the cleaning particles 115 in the collection chamber 107.

Among them, the truncated structure may also be a filter screen.

In a further solution, the washing machine further includes a particle storage device 102. The particle storage device 102 has a storage cavity 103 in communication with the outer tub 100. The storage cavity 103 contains cleaning particles 115, and the air outlet end of the air blowing device 101 and the storage cavity 103. Communication, the blower device 101 drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 into the inside of the outer cylinder 100 for self-cleaning of the cylinder wall.

The blowing device 101 blows the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 into the outer tube 100, and in the outer tube 100, the cleaning particles 115 move with the blowing air of the blowing device 101 and collide with the inner wall of the outer tube 100. Friction can realize self-cleaning of the inner wall of the outer cylinder 100.

A further solution further includes a communication channel (not shown) connecting the storage cavity 103 of the particle storage device 102 and the collection cavity 107 of the particle collection device 106, and a first control device for turning on / off the communication channel. The communication port of the collection chamber 107 is higher than the communication port thereof connected to the storage chamber 103. The first control device communicates with the communication channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the particle storage device 102 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity.

Wherein, the communication port of the communication channel and the collection chamber of the particle collection device is located on the bottom wall of the particle collection device, and all the cleaning particles are released. The first control device is a solenoid valve 125.

After the collection is completed, the washing machine controls the first control device to open the communication channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the particle storage device 102 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity.

The washing machine is also provided with a sensor for detecting the amount of dirt / mold in the outer tub 100. The control method of the washing machine includes the following steps:

The washing machine detects the amount of dirt / mold in the outer tub 100, and determines whether the amount of dirt / mold is greater than a preset value. If so, a cleaning process is performed to control the blower device 101 to turn on, and the blower device 101 drives the medium carrying storage cavity 103. The inner cleaning particles 115 enter the inside of the outer cylinder 100 for self-cleaning of the cylinder wall. After the cleaning is completed, the suction device 124 is controlled to open, and the suction device 124 drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 into the collection chamber 107 and passes through the filter plate. 108 is intercepted and collected in the collection chamber 107. After the collection is completed or before the next cleaning, the first control device is controlled to open the communication channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the particle storage device 102 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity.

Among them, the washing machine can also control the startup of the cleaning program according to the number of washing times / use time.

In a further solution, a communication port on the outer cylinder that communicates with the first power device is disposed near a lowest position of the outer cylinder. Since the cleaning particles are deposited at the lowest point of the outer cylinder under the action of gravity, the communication port on the outer cylinder that is in communication with the first power device is set at this position, and the cleaning particles are blown up to participate in the outer cylinder cleaning to the maximum To improve the cleaning effect.

The washing machine is a drum washing machine. The mouth of the outer cylinder 100 of the drum washing machine faces one side of the washing machine, and the air outlet end of the air blowing device 101 is communicated with the lowest part of the side wall of the outer cylinder 100.

Alternatively, the washing machine is a pulsator washing machine, and the mouth of the outer cylinder 100 of the pulsator washing machine faces upward, and the air outlet end of the air blowing device 101 is communicated with the bottom wall of the outer cylinder 100. Generally, the cleaning particles 115 will be collected at the bottom wall of the pulsator washing machine or the lowest part of the side wall of the outer tub 100 of the drum washing machine. All cleaning particles participate in cleaning, which can achieve efficient cleaning.

In a further solution, the washing machine further includes a sealed window mat 109 and / or a detergent box 110 and / or a delivery pipe 111 communicating with the detergent box 110 of the glass door 114. The sealed window mat 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. The fold channel of the door 114 and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 are all in communication with the collection chamber 107, and the suction device 124 drives the fold channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe of the glass door 114 The cleaning particles 115 in 111 enter the collection cavity 107 to realize the collection of the cleaning particles 115.

Further, the pleated passage of the glass door 114 and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 are in communication with the storage cavity 103, and the air blowing device 101 drives the air to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 into the glass door 114. The corrugated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 clean the corresponding parts.

Embodiment 12

As shown in FIG. 5, this embodiment is different from the eleventh embodiment in that the particle storage device 102 is not provided in this embodiment, and the particle collection device 106 has both a collection function and a storage function.

The washing machine includes a particle delivery channel (not shown) that connects the collection cavity 107 and the outer tub 100, and a second control device that can turn on / off the particle delivery channel. The communication opening between the particle delivery channel and the collection cavity 107 is higher than At its communication port with the outer cylinder 100, the second control device opens the particle delivery channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity.

The second control device is a solenoid valve 125.

Control method, including the following steps:

The washing machine acquires the cleaning program selected by the user, controls the second control device to open the particle delivery channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 from the particle collection device 106 under the action of gravity;

The blower device 101 is controlled to be turned on, and the blower device 101 drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 into the outer cylinder 100 for self-cleaning of the cylinder wall. After the cleaning is completed, the air suction device 124 is controlled to open, and the air suction device 124 drives the medium The cleaning particles 115 in the outer cylinder 100 are carried into the collection cavity 107 and intercepted and collected in the collection cavity 107 by the filter plate 108.

Example 13

As shown in FIG. 4, this embodiment is a specific drum washing machine. The drum washing machine includes a box body 123, an outer tube 100, a detergent box 110, and a detergent container 110 connected to the outer box 100.管 111。 The pipeline 111. An inner cylinder 120 is coaxially disposed in the outer cylinder 100, a lifting rib 112 is provided on the inner cylinder 120, and a heater 113 is provided in the outer cylinder 100. The detergent box 110 and the outer tub 100 are provided with a water inlet pipeline, and the water inlet pipeline is provided with a water inlet valve 116. The rear part of the washing machine is provided with a driving device for driving the inner tub 120 to rotate. The driving device includes a direct drive motor 117. A driving shaft 118 of the driving motor is connected to the inner tub 120 to drive the inner tub 120 to rotate. Between bearing 119.

The washing machine further includes a glass door 114 and a sealing window gasket 109 provided at the front of the cabinet 123. The glass door 114 cooperates with the sealing window gasket 109 to seal the connection between the glass door 114 and the cabinet 123. The sealed window pad 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. The fold channel, the detergent box, and the delivery pipe are all communicated with the outer cylinder. The washing machine further includes a drainage system. The drainage system includes a drainage pipe 122 communicating with the outer tub 100. The drainage pipe 122 is provided with a drainage device 121 for controlling drainage. The drainage device 121 is a drainage valve or a drainage motor.

The box 123 is provided with a particle storage device 102, a particle collection device 106, a suction fan and a blower. The particle storage device 102 has a storage cavity 103. The storage cavity 103 contains clean particles 115. The outlet end of the blower and the The storage cavity 103 communicates, and the storage cavity 103 communicates with the pleated channel, the detergent box 110 chamber, and the outer cylinder 100 through four conveying air ducts a, b, c, and d, respectively. The inner cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100, the pleating channel, and the detergent box 110, respectively, and frictionally collide with the corresponding parts to realize self-cleaning.

There are two conveying air ducts 104 communicating with the outer cylinder 100, the conveying air ducts 104d communicate with the bottom wall of the outer cylinder 100, and the conveying air ducts 104c communicate with the side walls of the outer cylinder 100.

The particle collection device 106 has a collection chamber 107 that is in communication with the outer cylinder 100, the pleated channel, and the detergent box 110. The suction end of the suction fan is in communication with the collection chamber 107. A filter plate 108 is provided in the collection chamber 107 for filtering. The plate 108 separates the communication port of the collecting cavity 107 from the suction fan and the communication port of the collecting cavity 107 from the outer tube 100. The washing machine controls the suction fan to be turned on, and connects the outer tube 100, the pleated channel and the detergent box 110. The cleaning particles 115 are sucked into the collection cavity 107 and intercepted by the filter plate, so that the cleaning particles 115 are collected.

A communication passage is provided between the collection chamber 107 of the particle collection device 106 and the storage chamber 103 of the particle storage device 102. The communication port between the communication channel and the collection chamber 107 is higher than the communication port between the communication channel and the storage chamber 103. The communication channel is provided with The solenoid valve 125 and the washing machine control solenoid valve 125 communicate with the communication channel, and the cleaning particles 115 enter the particle storage device 102 from the particle collection device 106 under the effect of gravity, thereby realizing the recycling of the cleaning particles 115.

Alternatively, there may be a particle delivery channel between the collection chamber 107 and the outer cylinder 100. The particle delivery channel is provided with a solenoid valve 125. The washing machine controls the solenoid valve 125 to conduct the particle delivery channel. The particles are collected from the particle collection device 106 into the outer cylinder 100, and the cleaning particles 115 are repeatedly used.

The particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is 0.05 mm-12 mm, the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is more preferably 0.5-4.0 mm, and the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is preferably 1-2 mm.

The material of the cleaning particles 115 may be a metal, an inorganic non-metal, or an organic material. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably made of an organic polymer material, such as polyurethane material, silica gel, rubber, nylon, and the like. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably added with antibacterial components, such as copper ions, anions, and the like.

The above cleaning process may be a cleaning program provided in the washing machine. After the washing machine obtains the cleaning program selected by the user, the washing machine is controlled to execute the cleaning program.

It may also be that the washing machine presets a certain number of washing times / use time, and when the washing times / use time of the washing machine reaches a preset value, a cleaning program is executed. For example, when the number of washing cycles reaches 20, the cleaning program is started, or when the washing machine is used for one month / quarter, the cleaning program is started.

Alternatively, the washing machine is provided with a detection device for detecting the amount of dirt / mold, and the washing machine controls the washing machine to execute a cleaning program according to the amount of dirt / mold detected. When the amount of dirt / mold detected by the detection device reaches a preset value, a cleaning procedure is performed.

The filter plate 108 and the filter screen are not limited in shape and type, and may be a grid-shaped, mesh-shaped, or filter-hole filter plate 108.

Embodiment 14

A washing machine includes:

Outer tube 100;

The particle storage device 102 has a storage cavity 103 in communication with the outer cylinder 100, and the storage cavity 103 contains cleaning particles 115 therein;

The liquid conveying device 201, the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device 201 extends into the liquid medium, and the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage cavity 103. The liquid conveying device 201 drives the liquid medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the inside of the outer cylinder 100 for self-cleaning.

The self-cleaning part referred to here is not limited to the inner wall of the outer tub, but also includes a sealed window pad that forms a closed washing space with the outer tub and the glass door of the washing machine, and other structures communicating with the outer tub, such as a detergent box, etc. As long as the power device drives the parts that can be reached by the medium entering the outer cylinder, the purpose of cleaning the corresponding parts by using cleaning particles can be achieved.

Taking the self-cleaning of the outer cylinder wall as an example, the cleaning particles 115 are added to the liquid medium, and the collision / friction between the clean particles 115 and the outer cylinder 100 is used to clean and clean the dirt / mold on the outer cylinder 100 wall. The strength is large, the effect on removing stubborn stains is significant, and the removal efficiency is high.

The liquid conveying device 201 is used to drive the liquid medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 to clean the outer cylinder. After the dirt on the outer cylinder 100 is removed by the cleaning particles 115, the dirt is easily dissolved in the liquid medium or easily discharged with the liquid medium, and the cleaning effect is further improved. .

With the double cleaning of the liquid medium and the cleaning particles 115, the cleaning time is greatly shortened, and the cleaning effect is better.

The control method includes: the washing machine controls the liquid conveying device 201 to be turned on, and the liquid conveying device 201 drives the liquid medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the outer cylinder 100 to perform self-cleaning on the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100.

The above-mentioned washing machine may be a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, a stirring washing machine, or an all-in-one washing machine.

Embodiment 15

This embodiment further defines the fourteenth embodiment. The liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device 201 is in communication with the outer cylinder 100. The liquid conveying device 201 drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder 100 to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103. Return to the inside of the outer cylinder 100 to perform self-cleaning on the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100.

The liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device 201 communicates with the outer cylinder 100, the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage chamber 103, and the storage chamber 103 communicates with the outer cylinder 100, so that the cleaning particles 115 circulate between the storage chamber 103 and the outer cylinder 100, reducing Consumption of the cleaning particles 115 saves water resources.

The control method of the washing machine includes: the washing machine controls the liquid conveying device 201 to start, and the liquid conveying device 201 drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder 100 to carry the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 back to the inside of the outer cylinder 100 to perform self-reflection clean

Wherein, the liquid conveying device 201 is a water pump. The liquid inlet end of the water pump communicates with the outer cylinder 100 through a water return pipe 205, the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage chamber 103, and the storage chamber 103 communicates with the outer cylinder 100 through the transmission water path 204. The conveying water path 204 and the return water line 205 form a circulating water path for the cleaning particles to be recycled.

In a further solution, the outer cylinder 100 is provided with a first communication port in communication with the liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device 201, and the first communication port is disposed near the lowest position of the outer cylinder 100. Liquid media containing cleaning particles are easily collected here and are more conducive to circulation.

Among them, the outer tub 100 of the washing machine has a drain port for draining the washing water in the outer tub, and the outer tub 100 communicates with the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device 201 through the drain port. The drain port on the outer cylinder 100 is used to communicate the outer cylinder 100 with the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device 201 to reduce the opening on the outer cylinder 100, and the strength of the outer cylinder 100 is higher.

In a further solution, a drain pipe 122 is connected to the drain port, and the liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device 201 communicates with the drain pipe 122. The drain tube 122 is used to communicate the outer cylinder 100 with the liquid conveying device 201 for easy replacement.

Wherein, the drainage pipe 122 is provided with a drainage device 121 for turning on / off the drainage pipe, and the communication port between the liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device 201 and the drainage pipe 122 is located before the drainage hole and the drainage device 121,

The drainage device 121 is a drainage valve or a drainage pump.

In a further solution, the particle storage device 102 is provided with a liquid inlet that communicates with the storage cavity and the liquid outlet of the liquid delivery device 201, and a liquid outlet that communicates with the storage cavity and the outer cylinder 100. The liquid outlet Above the inlet. The lower end of the liquid enters the upper end and it is difficult for air bubbles to remain in the liquid medium. The water pressure formed is greater and the cleaning effect is better.

The liquid inlet is disposed on the bottom wall of the particle storage device 102.

Further, the storage cavity 103 is provided with a conduction and cut-off mechanism capable of conducting / cutting off the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, the conduction and cut-off mechanism communicates with the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, and the liquid conveying device 201 is driven The liquid medium in the outer cylinder 100 carries the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103 and returns to the inside of the outer cylinder 100 to perform self-cleaning on the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 100. The conduction cut-off mechanism cuts off the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, and the conduction cut-off mechanism will clean. The particles 115 are collected in the storage cavity 103;

Preferably, the conduction cut-off mechanism is a filter plate 108 or a filter screen, and the filter plate 108 is slidably connected to the particle storage device 102, and the pore diameter of the filter plate 108 or the filter screen is smaller than the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115.

The control method of the washing machine includes: the washing machine controls the conduction cut-off mechanism to conduct the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, controls the startup of the liquid conveying device 201, and the liquid conveying device 201 drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder 100 to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity 103 115 returns to the inside of the outer cylinder 100 to perform self-cleaning on the wall of the outer cylinder 100. The washing machine controls the cut-off mechanism to cut the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet. The cut-off mechanism collects the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103.

A further solution further includes a sealed window pad 109 and / or a detergent box 110 and / or a delivery pipe 111 communicating with the detergent box 110 of the door body 114. The sealed window pad 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. The pleated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 are all in communication with the storage cavity 103, and the liquid conveying device 201 drives the liquid medium to carry the cleaning particles 115 into the pleated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe Self-clean the corresponding parts in 111.

The liquid medium carrying the cleaning particles 115 is conveyed into the pleating channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 to clean multiple parts of the washing machine to minimize the residue of dirt, reduce the growth of mold, and improve user experience.

Preferably, the conveying water path 204 further includes a conveying branch corresponding to the corrugated channel and / or the detergent box 110 and / or the delivery line 111, and the liquid outlet end of the conveying branch is associated with the corresponding corrugated channel and / or washing The cartridge 110 and / or the delivery pipe 111 are in communication;

The pleated channel communicates with the outer tube 100 through a second communication port, and the second communication port with the pleated channel communicated with the outer tube 100 is located at the bottom of the pleated channel.

Embodiment 16

This embodiment is a specific solution. As shown in FIG. 6, a drum washing machine includes a box body 123, an outer tube 100, a detergent box 110, and a detergent box 110 connected to the outer box. 100 的 输 管 111。 100 of the delivery pipeline 111. An inner cylinder 120 is coaxially disposed in the outer cylinder 100, a lifting rib 112 is provided on the inner cylinder 120, and a heater 113 is provided in the outer cylinder 100. The detergent box 110 and the outer cylinder 100 are each provided with a water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is provided with a water inlet valve 116. The rear part of the washing machine is provided with a driving device for driving the inner tub 120 to rotate. The driving device includes a direct drive motor 117. A driving shaft 118 of the driving motor is connected to the inner tub 120 to drive the inner tub 120 to rotate. Between bearing 119. The washing machine further includes a door body 114 and a sealing window pad 109 provided at the front of the box body 123. The door body 114 cooperates with the sealing window pad 109 to seal the connection between the door body 114 and the box body 123. The sealed window pad 109 is partially folded to form a pleated channel. A second communication port communicating with the outer cylinder 100 is provided at the lower part of the pleating channel. The lower part of the outer cylinder 100 is provided with a drainage port. The drainage port is connected with a drainage pipe 122. A drainage valve for turning on / off the drainage pipe 122 is provided on the drainage pipe 122.

The box 123 is provided with a particle storage device 102 and a water pump. The particle storage device 102 has a storage cavity 103. The storage cavity 103 contains clean particles 115. The outlet end of the water pump is in communication with the storage cavity 103. The storage cavity 103 passes through a, b, and c. The four conveying water channels 204 and d communicate with the pleating channel, the chamber of the detergent box 110, and the outer cylinder 100, respectively. The water inlet end of the water pump communicates with the drainage outlet and the drainage pipe 122 between the drainage pump through a water return pipe 205. The particle storage device 102 is provided with water inlets and outlets that communicate with the inside and outside of the storage cavity 103. The water inlet and the water outlet of the pump The water outlet is connected with the outer cylinder through the conveying water path 204, and the water outlet is higher than the water inlet.

The storage chamber 103 is provided with a filter screen which can separate the water inlet and the water outlet. For example, the filter screen is slidably connected to the particle storage device 102, the particle collection device 106 is provided with a chute, and the filter plate 108 / filter screen is matched with the chute. . The filter screen is inserted into the collection chamber, the filter screen separates the water inlet and the water outlet, and the cleaning particles 115 are intercepted in the storage chamber 103 to achieve the collection of the cleaning particles 115. The filter screen is pulled out of the collection chamber, and the water inlet and the water outlet Communication, the cleaning particles 115 enter the outer cylinder 100 with the water flow to achieve the cleaning of the cylinder wall.

The filter plate 108 and the filter screen are not limited in shape and type, and may be a grid-shaped, mesh-shaped, or filter-hole filter plate 108.

The particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is 0.05 mm-12 mm, the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is more preferably 0.5-4.0 mm, and the particle diameter of the cleaning particles 115 is preferably 1-2 mm.

The material of the cleaning particles 115 may be a metal, an inorganic non-metal, or an organic material. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably made of an organic polymer material, such as polyurethane material, silica gel, rubber, nylon, and the like. The cleaning particles 115 are preferably added with antibacterial components, such as copper ions, anions, and the like.

The control method of the washing machine includes the following steps:

The washing machine control conduction cut-off mechanism opens the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, controls the drainage device 121 to turn off the drainage, controls the liquid conveying device 201 to start, and the liquid conveying device 201 drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder 100 to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity 103 115 Return to the inside of the outer cylinder 100 to perform self-cleaning on the wall of the outer cylinder 100;

The washing machine controls the conduction cut-off mechanism to cut off the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, and the conduction cut-off mechanism collects the cleaning particles 115 in the storage cavity 103;

The washing machine controls the liquid conveying device 201 to be turned off and the drainage device 121 to be turned on to discharge the liquid medium in the outer tub 100.

The above cleaning process may be a cleaning program provided in the washing machine. After the washing machine obtains the cleaning program selected by the user, the washing machine is controlled to execute the cleaning program.

It may also be that the washing machine presets a certain number of washing times / use time, and when the washing times / use time of the washing machine reaches a preset value, a cleaning program is executed. For example, when the number of washing cycles reaches 20, the cleaning program is started, or when the washing machine is used for one month / quarter, the cleaning program is started.

Alternatively, the washing machine is provided with a detection device for detecting the amount of dirt / mold, and the washing machine controls the washing machine to execute a cleaning program according to the amount of dirt / mold detected. When the amount of dirt / mold detected by the detection device reaches a preset value, a cleaning procedure is performed.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with the preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any technology that is familiar with the patent Without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, a person can use the technical content of the above hint to make a few changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes. Anyone that does not depart from the technical solution of the present invention, according to the technology of the present invention In essence, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims (40)

1. A washing machine, comprising:

   Outer tube

   The particle storage device has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning cavity contains clean particles;

   The power unit is in communication with the outer cylinder / storage cavity. The power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles into the inner cylinder for self-cleaning.
2. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the power device is a blower device; an air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the storage cavity, and the power device drives air into the storage cavity to carry cleaning particles into the outside Inside the barrel,

   Alternatively, the air inlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer cylinder, and the power unit sucks the air in the outer cylinder to form an airflow and sucks the cleaning particles in the storage cavity into the outer cylinder.
3. The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the air outlet end of the air blowing device is in communication with the storage cavity, and the air inlet end is in communication with the outer cylinder,

   Alternatively, the air inlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer cylinder, and the air outlet end is in communication with the storage chamber; the power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles to circulate between the outer cylinder and the storage chamber;

   Preferably, the storage cavity communicates with the outer cylinder through a conveying air duct; the air outlet end of the blower device communicates with the storage cavity, and the air inlet end communicates with the outer cylinder through a return air duct,

   Alternatively, the air inlet end of the air blowing device is in communication with the outer cylinder, the air outlet end is in communication with the storage cavity through the return air duct; the conveying air duct and the return air duct form a circulating air duct.
4. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a particle collecting device provided on a conveying air duct and / or a return air duct, the particle collecting device having a collecting cavity, the collecting The cavity is in communication with the conveying air duct and / or the return air duct for collecting cleaning particles;

   Preferably, the air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the storage cavity, the air inlet end is in communication with the outer cylinder through the return air duct, and the particle collection device is disposed on the return air duct, and the collection cavity is connected to the return air Road connected.
5. The washing machine according to claim 4, wherein a conduction control mechanism capable of turning on / off the collection chamber is provided in the collection chamber, and the conduction control mechanism cuts off the collection chamber to collect the cleaning particles in the collection chamber. Intracavity,

   Alternatively, an auxiliary channel and a switching mechanism are provided on the circulating air channel, and two ends of the auxiliary channel are respectively connected with the circulating air channels on both sides of the particle collection device, and the switching mechanism is provided at the connection between the auxiliary channel and the circulating air channel, and the switching The mechanism switches between conducting circulation air ducts / auxiliary channels;

   Preferably, the continuity control mechanism is a filter plate / filter net, which is disposed between two communication ports communicating with the collection cavity and the return air duct, and the filter plate / filter mesh and the collection cavity are movable Connected, the filter plate / filter screen is switched between the two communication ports where the cut-off / conducting collection cavity communicates with the return air duct;

   More preferably, a filter plate / screen is slidably connected to the particle collection device.
6. A washing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein a conduction control mechanism capable of conducting / cutting the storage chamber is provided in the storage chamber, and the conduction control mechanism cuts off the storage chamber to The cleaning particles are collected in the storage cavity;

   Preferably, the conduction control mechanism is a filter plate / filter net, which is disposed between a communication port between the storage cavity and the outer cylinder, and a communication port between the storage cavity and the blower device, and the filter plate / The filter screen is movably connected to the storage cavity, and the filter plate / filter screen is switched between the two communication ports that are cut off / conducted;

   Preferably, the filter plate / filter mesh is slidably connected to the storage cavity;

   More preferably, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, or an all-in-one washing machine.
7. A washing machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that the washing machine further comprises a sealed window mat of a glass door and / or a detergent box and / or a delivery pipe communicating with the detergent box, said seal The window mat is partially folded to form a pleated channel, the pleated channel and / or detergent box and / or the delivery pipeline are in communication with the storage cavity, and the power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles into the pleated channel and / or detergent box and / or delivery Self-cleaning the corresponding parts in the pipeline,

   Preferably, the conveying air duct has a branch channel corresponding to the fold channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipe, and the air outlet end of the branch channel is corresponding to the corresponding fold channel and / or the detergent The box and / or the delivery line are connected;

   More preferably, the return air duct has a return air branch corresponding to the fold channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipe, and the air inlet ends of the return air branch are respectively connected to the fold channel and / or washing. The cartridge and / or the delivery line are in communication.
8. A control method of a washing machine, characterized in that the washing machine includes:

   Outer tube

   The particle storage device has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning cavity contains clean particles;

   Power unit, the power unit is in communication with the outer cylinder / storage cavity,

   The control method includes: the washing machine controls the starting of the power unit, and the power unit drives the medium to carry cleaning particles into the outer cylinder for self-cleaning.
9. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that the air outlet end of the air blowing device is in communication with a storage cavity, the storage cavity is in communication with the outer cylinder through a conveying air duct, and the air inlet end of the air blowing device It communicates with the outer cylinder through the return air duct. The washing machine further includes a particle collection device provided on the conveying air duct and / or the return air duct. The particle collection device has a collection cavity, and the collection cavity is provided with a conducting / intercepting collection. Cavity conduction control mechanism,

   The control method includes: the washing machine controls the power device to start, the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to open the collection cavity, the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles into the outer cylinder for self-cleaning, and the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to intercept the collection cavity to clean the The particles are collected in a storage cavity.
10. The control method according to claim 8, wherein a conduction control mechanism capable of turning on / off the storage cavity is provided in the storage cavity;

    The control method includes: the washing machine controls the power device to start, and the conduction control mechanism opens the storage cavity; the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity into the outer cylinder for self-cleaning; the washing machine controls the conduction control mechanism to cut off the storage cavity The conduction control mechanism intercepts the cleaning particles in the storage cavity.
11. A washing machine, comprising an outer tube;

    A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

    The power device is in communication with the collection chamber / outer cylinder. The power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection chamber for self-cleaning.
12. The washing machine according to claim 11, wherein the power device is a suction device, the suction end of the suction device is in communication with the collection cavity, and the suction device sucks the air in the outer cylinder to carry the outside The cleaning particles in the cylinder enter the collection chamber for self-cleaning;

    Preferably, the suction device is a suction fan.
13. The washing machine according to claim 11 or 12, wherein a communication port on the outer cylinder that communicates with the collection cavity is disposed near a highest position of the outer cylinder;

    Preferably, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, and a communication port on the outer cylinder that communicates with the collection cavity is located above a horizontal plane on which a central axis of the outer cylinder is located;

    More preferably, the communication port on the outer cylinder that communicates with the collection cavity is located at the highest position of the side wall of the outer cylinder.
14. The washing machine according to claim 11, wherein the power device is a blower device, and the air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with the outer tube, and the blower device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the outer tube. Self-cleaning during the process of entering the collection chamber;

    Preferably, the blower is a blower.
15. The washing machine according to claim 14, wherein the outer cylinder is provided with an air inlet that communicates with the blowing device and an air outlet that communicates with a collection cavity, and the air intake is near the lowest point of the outer cylinder. The air outlet is set near the highest point of the outer cylinder;

    Preferably, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, the air inlet is located below a horizontal plane where the central axis of the outer cylinder is located, and the air outlet is located above the horizontal plane where the central axis of the outer cylinder is located;

    More preferably, the air outlet is provided near the mouth of the outer cylinder, and the air inlet is located far from the mouth of the outer cylinder.

    Alternatively, the air inlet is provided near the tube opening of the outer tube, and the air outlet is provided far from the tube opening of the outer tube.
16. The washing machine according to any one of claims 11 to 15, further comprising a particle delivery channel connecting the collection chamber and the outer cylinder, and a control device capable of turning on / off the particle delivery channel, the particle delivery The communication port between the channel and the collection cavity is higher than the communication port with the outer cylinder. The control device opens the particle delivery channel, and the clean particles enter the outer cylinder from the particle collection device under the action of gravity.

    Preferably, the upper end of the particle delivery channel is in communication with the bottom wall of the particle collection device, the lower end is in communication with the outer cylinder, and the control device is a solenoid valve.
17. The washing machine according to any one of claims 11 to 16, further comprising a sealed window mat of a glass door and / or a detergent box and / or a delivery pipe communicating with the detergent box, the sealed window The cushion part is folded to form a pleated channel, the pleated channel, the detergent box and the delivery pipe are communicated with the outer cylinder, the pleated channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipe are communicated with the collection chamber, and the power unit drives the medium to carry the inside of the outer cylinder The cleaning particles are self-cleaned during the process of entering the fold channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipe.
18. A control method for a washing machine, characterized in that the washing machine includes an outer drum;

    A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

    Power unit, the power unit is in communication with the collection chamber / outer cylinder,

    The control method includes: the washing machine controls the power device to start, and the power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection chamber for self-cleaning.
19. The control method according to claim 18, wherein the power device is a suction device, and a suction end of the suction device is in communication with a collection chamber,

    The control method includes: the washing machine controls the start of the air suction device, and the air suction device sucks air in the outer cylinder to carry cleaning particles into the collection chamber for self-cleaning.
20. The control method according to claim 18 or 19, further comprising a particle delivery channel connecting the collection cavity and the outer cylinder, and a control device capable of turning on / off the particle delivery channel, the particle delivery channel and the collection The communication port of the cavity is higher than the communication port with the outer cylinder,

    The control method includes:

    The washing machine controls the control device to open the launching channel, and the clean particles enter the outer cylinder from the particle collection device under the action of gravity. The washing machine controls the control device to cut off the launching channel.

    The washing machine controls the start of the suction device, and the suction device sucks air in the outer cylinder to carry cleaning particles into the collection chamber for self-cleaning.
21. A washing machine, comprising:

    Outer tube

    A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

    A first power unit, the first power unit is in communication with the outer cylinder, the first power unit drives the medium into the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder for self-cleaning,

    The second power device is in communication with the collection cavity, and the second power device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection cavity to realize the collection of the cleaning particles.
22. The washing machine according to claim 21, wherein the first power device is a blower device, an air outlet end of the blower device is communicated with an outer cylinder, and the second power device is a suction device, so The suction end of the suction device is in communication with the collection cavity;

    Preferably, the blower is a blower, and the blower is a blower.
23. The washing machine according to claim 21 or 22, wherein a cutting mechanism capable of cutting off the collecting chamber is provided in the collecting chamber, and the cutting mechanism intercepts the collecting chamber to collect cleaning particles in the collecting chamber;

    Preferably, the cut-off mechanism is a filter plate / filter net, which is disposed between the communication port of the suction device and the collection chamber and the communication port of the outer cylinder and the collection chamber, and is connected to the collection chamber. The two communication ports are separated.
24. The washing machine according to any one of claims 21 to 23, further comprising a particle storage device, the particle storage device having a storage cavity communicating with the outer cylinder, the storage cavity containing cleaning particles, and a blower device The air outlet is in communication with the storage cavity, and the air blowing device drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity into the outer cylinder for self-cleaning.
25. The washing machine according to claim 24, further comprising a communication channel connecting the storage cavity of the particle storage device and the collection cavity of the particle collection device, and a first control device for turning on / off the communication channel, communicating The communication port between the channel and the collection cavity is higher than the communication port with the storage cavity, and the first control device communicates with the communication channel, and the cleaning particles enter the particle storage device from the particle collection device under the action of gravity;

    Preferably, the communication port of the communication channel and the collection chamber of the particle collection device is located on the bottom wall of the particle collection device, and the first control device is a solenoid valve.
26. The washing machine according to any one of claims 21 to 25, further comprising a particle feeding channel connecting the collection chamber and the outer cylinder, and a second control device capable of turning on / off the particle feeding channel, wherein The communication opening between the particle delivery channel and the collection cavity is higher than the communication opening with the outer cylinder. The second control device opens the particle delivery channel, and the clean particles enter the outer cylinder from the particle collection device under the action of gravity;

    Preferably, the second control device is a solenoid valve.
27. The washing machine according to any one of claims 21 to 26, wherein a communication port on the outer cylinder that communicates with the first power device is disposed near a lowest position of the outer cylinder;

    Preferably, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, and the communication port between the air outlet of the air blowing device and the outer cylinder is disposed at the lowest position on the side wall of the outer cylinder;

    Alternatively, the washing machine is a pulsator washing machine, and the communication port between the air outlet of the air blowing device and the outer cylinder is disposed on the bottom wall of the outer cylinder.
28. The washing machine according to any one of claims 21 to 27, characterized in that the washing machine further comprises a sealed window pad of a glass door and / or a detergent box and / or a delivery pipe communicating with the detergent box, the seal The window mat is partially folded to form a pleated channel, and the pleated channel of the glass door and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipe are in communication with the collection cavity.
29. A control method of a washing machine, characterized in that the washing machine includes:

    Outer tube

    A particle collection device having a collection cavity in communication with the outer cylinder;

    A first power device, the first power device is in communication with the outer cylinder,

    A second power device, the second power device is in communication with the collection cavity,

    The control method includes: the washing machine controls the first power unit to turn on; the first power unit drives the medium into the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder for self-cleaning; the washing machine controls the second power unit to turn on; the second power unit drives the medium to carry the cleaning particles Enter the collection chamber to achieve the collection of clean particles;

    Preferably, before the washing machine controls the first power unit to be turned on, the washing machine determines whether the user selects a cleaning program / whether the preset usage time / washing times / fouling amount / mold amount is reached, and if so, controls the first power unit to be turned on.
30. The method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 29, wherein the first power device is a blower device, an air outlet end of the blower device is in communication with an outer cylinder, and the second power device is a suction device. Device, the suction end of the suction device is in communication with the collection cavity, the method includes: the washing machine controls the opening of the blowing device, the blowing device drives the medium into the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder for self-cleaning, and the washing machine controls The suction device is turned on, and the suction device drives the medium to suck the cleaning particles in the outer cylinder into the collection chamber to realize the collection of the cleaning particles.
31. A washing machine, characterized in that:

    Outer tube

    The particle storage device has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning cavity contains clean particles;

    The liquid conveying device, the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device extends into the liquid medium, and the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage cavity. The liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium to carry cleaning particles into the inside of the outer cylinder for self-cleaning.
32. The washing machine according to claim 31, wherein the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device is in communication with the outer tube, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium in the outer tube to return the cleaning particles in the storage cavity to the inside of the outer tube. Self-cleaning

    Preferably, the liquid conveying device is a water pump, the liquid inlet end of the water pump communicates with the outer cylinder through a return water pipe, the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage cavity, and the storage cavity communicates with the outer cylinder through a conveyance water path, the conveyance water path and the return pipe The road forms a circulating waterway.
33. The washing machine according to claim 31 or 32, wherein the outer cylinder is provided with a first communication port communicating with a liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device, and the first communication port is near a lowest position of the outer cylinder. Place setting

    Preferably, the outer tub of the washing machine has a drain port, and the outer tub communicates with the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device through the drain port.
34. The washing machine according to any one of claims 31 to 33, wherein a drain pipe is connected to the drain port, and the liquid inlet end of the liquid transporting device of the drain pipe is in communication with the drain pipe;

    Preferably, the drain pipe is provided with a drain device for turning on / off the drain pipe, and the communication port between the liquid inlet end of the liquid conveying device and the drain pipe is located between the drain port and the drain pipe of the drain device,

    More preferably, the drainage device is a drainage valve or a drainage pump.
35. A washing machine according to any one of claims 31-34, wherein the particle storage device is provided with a liquid inlet for communicating the storage cavity with the liquid delivery device, and a liquid outlet for communicating the storage cavity with the outer cylinder. Port, the liquid outlet is higher than the liquid inlet;

    Preferably, the liquid inlet is disposed on a bottom wall of the particle storage device.
36. The washing machine according to claim 35, wherein the storage cavity is provided with a conduction cut-off mechanism capable of conducting / cutting off the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, and the conduction cut-off mechanism conducts liquid inlet The liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity back to the inner cylinder for self-cleaning. The conduction cut-off mechanism cuts off the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, and the conduction cut-off mechanism will clean. The particles are collected in the storage cavity;

    Preferably, the conduction cut-off mechanism is a filter plate or a filter screen, and the pore diameter of the filter plate or the filter screen is smaller than the particle diameter of the cleaning particles.
37. The washing machine according to any one of claims 31 to 36, further comprising a sealed window pad of the door body and / or a detergent box and / or a delivery pipe communicating with the detergent box, the sealed window The pad is partially folded to form a pleated channel, the pleated channel and / or the detergent box and / or the delivery pipeline are in communication with the storage cavity, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium to carry the cleaning particles into the pleated channel and / or the detergent box and / or Self-clean the corresponding parts in the delivery pipeline;

    Preferably, the conveying waterway further includes a conveying branch corresponding to the pleated channel and / or detergent box and / or the delivery pipe, and the liquid outlet end of the conveying branch is corresponding to the corresponding pleated channel and / or detergent box and / Or the delivery pipeline is connected;

    More preferably, the pleated channel communicates with the outer tube through a second communication port, and the second communication port in which the pleated channel communicates with the outer tube is located at the bottom of the pleated channel.
38. A control method of a washing machine, characterized in that the washing machine includes:

    Outer cylinder; particle storage device, which has a storage cavity connected to the outer cylinder, and the cleaning chamber contains clean particles;

    Liquid delivery device, the liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device extends into the liquid medium, and the liquid outlet end communicates with the storage cavity.

    The control method includes: the washing machine controls the liquid conveying device to be turned on, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium to carry the cleaning particles into the inner cylinder for self-cleaning;

    Preferably, the liquid inlet end of the liquid delivery device is in communication with the outer cylinder,

    The control method includes: the washing machine controls the start of the liquid conveying device, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity to the interior of the outer cylinder for self-cleaning.
39. The control method according to claim 38, wherein the particle storage device is provided with a liquid inlet that communicates with the storage cavity and the liquid delivery device, and a liquid outlet that communicates with the storage cavity and the outer cylinder, and the storage The cavity is provided with a conduction cut-off mechanism capable of conducting / cutting the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet,

    The control method includes: the washing machine controls the conduction cut-off mechanism to conduct the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, controls the start of the liquid conveying device, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder to carry the cleaning particles in the storage cavity to the interior of the outer cylinder. Self-cleaning, the washing machine controls the conduction cut-off mechanism to cut the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, and the conduction cut-off mechanism collects the cleaning particles in the storage cavity.
40. The control method according to claim 39, wherein the outer tub of the washing machine has a drainage port, and a drainage pipe is connected to the drainage port, and the drainage pipe is provided with a drainage device for turning on / off the drainage pipe, and The communication port between the liquid inlet of the liquid conveying device and the drain pipe is located between the drain hole and the drain pipe.

    The control method includes:

    The washing machine controls the conduction cut-off mechanism to open the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, controls the drainage device to cut off the drainage pipe, controls the startup of the liquid conveying device, and the liquid conveying device drives the liquid medium in the outer cylinder to return the cleaning particles in the storage chamber to the inside of the outer cylinder. Self-cleaning

    The washing machine controls the conduction cut-off mechanism to cut off the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, and the conduction cut-off mechanism collects the cleaning particles in the storage cavity;

    The washing machine controls the liquid conveying device to be turned off and the drainage device to be turned on to discharge the liquid medium in the outer cylinder.

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