WO2022057109A1

WO2022057109A1 - Washing machine

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Publication number: WO2022057109A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/135581
Authority: WO
Inventors: 喻光安; 付仕波
Original assignee: 合肥美的洗衣机有限公司
Priority date: 2020-09-18
Filing date: 2020-12-11
Publication date: 2022-03-24
Also published as: CN114197174B; CN114197174A

Abstract

A washing machine, comprising: a tub assembly (100), a pump assembly (200), a heating member, and a filtration assembly (300). A cavity is provided in the tub assembly (100); the pump assembly (200) is provided on the tub assembly (100); a water inlet end and a water outlet end are provided on the pump assembly (200); the water inlet end of the pump assembly (200) and the water outlet end of the pump assembly (200) are communicated with the cavity; the heating member is connected to the pump assembly (200); the heating member is used for heating a medium to be heated; a filtration cavity is provided in the filtration assembly (300); the filtration assembly (300) is connected to the water inlet end of the pump assembly (200). Heating circularly flowing water can effectively increase the water heating speed and increase the heating rate, and thus is applicable to washing machines having larger washing capacities. The filtration assembly (300) continuously filters debris in the water, thereby improving the convenience of collecting debris, and preventing the debris from blocking the drain of the washing machine.

Description

washing machine

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application with the application number "202010987999.9" and the application name "Washing Machine", which was submitted to the State Intellectual Property Office of China on September 18, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated into this application by reference.

technical field

The present application belongs to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and in particular, relates to a washing machine.

Background technique

Existing washing machines generally use a heating device installed inside the tub, and the heating device heats the water after being powered on for a period of time. This method has low heating efficiency and is difficult to apply to washing machines with large washing capacity.

Application content

The present application aims to solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

In view of this, the present application proposes a washing machine, comprising: a tub body assembly with a cavity; a pump body assembly, disposed in the tub body assembly, the pump body assembly is provided with a water inlet end and a water outlet end, and an inlet end of the pump body assembly The water end and the outlet end of the pump body assembly are connected to the cavity; the heating element is connected to the pump body assembly, and the heating element is used to heat the medium to be heated; the filter assembly is provided with a filter cavity, and the filter assembly is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly .

The washing machine provided by the present application includes: a tub assembly, a pump assembly, a heating element and a filter assembly, the tub assembly is provided with a cavity, the cavity can be filled with water and clothes can be placed, and the clothes can be washed in the cavity. The pump body assembly is installed on the barrel body assembly, the pump body assembly is provided with a water inlet end and a water outlet end, and the water inlet end of the pump body assembly and the water outlet end of the pump body assembly are connected to the cavity, so the water inlet end of the pump body assembly . A circulation channel for the medium to be heated can be formed between the water outlet end of the pump body assembly and the cavity. The pump body assembly includes a casing and a driving part, the driving part is located in the casing, and the driving part can be an impeller. When the laundry needs to be done, firstly inject water into the cavity. After the water injection is completed or a certain amount of water is injected, the pump body assembly starts to work, the impeller rotates and provides power, so that the water in the cavity can be pumped out and flow into the water inlet end of the pump body assembly. In the pump body assembly, it flows back into the cavity through the water outlet of the pump body assembly to realize the circulation of the water body. The heating element is connected to the pump body assembly, and the heating element is located in the circulation channel. Specifically, in this application, the heating element is installed in the pump body assembly. When the water body circulates, the water body passes through the heating element, and the heating element can countercurrently flow through the heating element. The water body is heated, so that the temperature of the water body is gradually increased, and the water body can be continuously heated during the circulating flow. Washing capacity washing machine.

During the washing process, the water body in the cavity will be mixed with dander of the clothes. If the dander is not cleaned, the drain port of the washing machine will be easily blocked. The washing machine in this application also includes a filter assembly, and the filter assembly is installed in the tub body Specifically, the filter assembly is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly, the filter assembly is provided with a filter cavity, and the water outlet end is connected to the filter cavity. The dander in the water body is filtered, so that the dander is left in the filter element. During the heating process of the water body, the filter element continuously filters the dander in the water body, which improves the collection convenience of the dander and avoids the dander. Block the drain of the washing machine. After the dander is collected, the dander in the filter assembly can be processed centrally to improve the convenience of cleaning. The filter assembly is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly, in order to prevent dander from entering the pump body assembly and affecting the normal operation of the pump body assembly, and to improve the running stability of the washing machine.

In addition, according to the washing machine in the above-mentioned technical solution provided by the present application, it can also have the following additional technical features:

In a possible design, the filter assembly includes: a casing, which is provided with a filter cavity; a filter screen, which is connected to the casing, and the filter screen is arranged in the filter cavity.

In this design, the filter assembly includes a shell and a filter screen, a filter cavity is formed in the shell, the inlet of the filter cavity is connected to the cavity, and the outlet of the filter cavity is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly. Specifically, the outlet of the filter chamber can be set to be directly connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly, or the outlet of the filter chamber can be set to be connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly through a pipe body, and the filter assembly and Adjust the installation position of the pump body assembly. The filter screen is installed in the housing, and the filter screen can filter the dander in the water body, so that the dander in the water body is adsorbed on the filter surface, thereby removing the dander in the water body and preventing the dander from clogging the drain of the washing machine.

In one possible design, the filter screen is detachably connected to the housing.

In this design, the connection method of the filter screen and the housing is specifically limited. The filter screen can be detachably installed on the housing, and after the laundry is completed, the filter screen can be disassembled from the housing, and then the adsorption on the surface of the filter screen can be improved. The cleaning of dander or the replacement and maintenance of the filter screen improves the convenience of cleaning the dander and the convenience of replacing the filter screen. The casing can be provided with a snap-fit portion, and the filter screen can be embedded in the snap-fit portion, or the filter screen can be locked on the housing by means of bolts.

In a possible design, the washing machine further includes: a valve body connected to the tub assembly, the valve body is provided with a first valve port, a second valve port and a third valve port, and the first valve port of the valve body communicates with the filter cavity , the second valve port of the valve body is connected to the cavity; the first valve port of the valve body can be connected to the second valve port of the valve body, and the driving part in the pump body assembly can rotate in the forward direction, so as to transfer the medium to be heated in the cavity or the second valve port of the valve body can communicate with the third valve port of the valve body, and the driving part in the pump body assembly can rotate in the opposite direction, so as to be used for driving the medium to flush the filter screen.

In this design, the valve body has three valve ports, namely the first valve port, the second valve port and the third valve port, that is, the valve body in this application is a three-way valve, and the second valve in the three-way valve is The port cannot be communicated with the first valve port and the third valve port at the same time, that is, the second valve port can be communicated with the first valve port or the second valve port can be communicated with the third valve port. The first valve port of the valve body communicates with the filter cavity, the first valve port of the valve body can be directly connected with the shell or the first valve port of the valve body and the shell are connected through the pipe body, and the second valve port of the valve body communicates with the cavity , the second valve port of the valve body can be directly connected with the barrel assembly or the second valve port of the valve body and the barrel assembly can be connected through a pipe body. The third valve port of the valve body is used as a drain valve port, and the third valve port of the valve body is connected to the drain pipe.

Specifically, when the driving part in the pump body assembly rotates in the forward direction, the first valve port of the valve body is connected to the second valve port of the valve body, which can drive the water in the cavity to flow out and flow through the second valve of the valve body in turn. port, the first valve port of the valve body, the filter cavity and the pump body components, and then flow back into the cavity. After heating the water body, most of the dander in the water body is adsorbed on the surface of the filter screen. When the dander is cleaned, the driving part of the pump body assembly rotates in the opposite direction, and the first valve port of the valve body is connected to the third valve port of the valve body, so that the water body washes the dander on the surface of the filter screen, and the hair on the surface of the filter screen is flushed. The debris is discharged into the drainage pipe with the water body, and then discharged through the drainage pipe to automatically clean the filter screen, without the need to manually clean the hair debris on the surface of the filter screen, which effectively improves the convenience of cleaning the surface of the filter screen.

In a possible design, the washing machine further includes: a water collection box connected to the barrel assembly, the water collection box is provided with a water collection cavity, the water collection cavity is used for accommodating a part of the medium to be heated, and the water collection cavity is provided with a first A port and a second port, the first port of the water collection chamber communicates with the water outlet end of the pump body assembly, and the second port of the water collection chamber communicates with the cavity.

In this design, in the process of heating the water body, the water body is drawn from the cavity and passes through the valve body, filter assembly, pump body assembly and water collection box in sequence, and then flows into the cavity. When the water body passes through the water collection box When the pump is pumped, part of the water will remain in the water collecting chamber. When the driving part in the pump body assembly rotates in the opposite direction, the water in the water collecting chamber can be drawn out and the filter screen can be washed. Therefore, when the filter screen is washed , it is not necessary to pump water from the cavity. After the washing is completed or the water in the cavity has been discharged, the filter can be washed with the water in the water collecting cavity, which improves the convenience of cleaning the filter, even in the cavity. When there is no water, the filter screen can also be flushed, so that it is not necessary to re-fill the cavity with water and then clean the filter screen.

In a possible design, the washing machine further includes: a first pipe body, the first end of which is connected to the water outlet end of the pump body assembly, and the second end of the first pipe body is connected to the first port of the water collection chamber; the second pipe body , the first end is connected to the second port of the pump body assembly, and the second end of the second pipe body is connected to the barrel body assembly.

In this design, the washing machine further includes a first pipe body and a second pipe body, two ends of the first pipe body are respectively connected to the water outlet end of the pump body assembly and the first port of the water collecting cavity, and the first pipe body is provided to connect the pump The installation position of the pump body assembly and the water collecting box can be adjusted reasonably. For example, when the pump body assembly and the water collecting box take up a large space, they can be respectively installed in the predetermined position. position, and then connect the pump body assembly and the water collecting box through the first pipe body, which effectively improves the convenience of component installation. Likewise, after the water collecting box is installed, the water collecting box and the barrel assembly are connected through the second pipe body, so that the water collecting cavity and the cavity are kept in communication.

In a possible design, the barrel assembly includes: an inner barrel, which is provided with a cavity; a barrel cover, which is covered on the inner barrel, the barrel cover is provided with a water outlet, and the second end of the second pipe body is connected to the barrel cover.

In this design, the barrel assembly includes an inner barrel and a barrel cover. The inner barrel is used to hold water and clothes, so that the clothes can be washed in the water. The barrel cover is provided with a drain port, and the second pipe body is connected to the barrel cover. That is, the water collecting chamber is connected to the drain port. During the process of circulating and heating the water body, the water body heated by the heating element circulates into the barrel cover, and is discharged into the inner barrel through the drain port of the barrel cover, so that the heated water body can dissolve in the inner barrel. washing powder. The reason why the second pipe body is connected to the barrel cover is to enable the heated water body to be sprayed into the barrel body, so that the water body can be sprinkled more evenly on the clothes in the inner barrel and the surface of the washing powder, so that the clothes can be cleaned. the land is cleaner.

In a possible design, the bucket cover includes: a drain cavity, which is provided with a plurality of drain openings, and the multiple drain openings are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the bucket cover.

In this design, the bucket lid is provided with a drainage cavity, and the heated water body flows into the drainage cavity through the second pipe body. Spraying can increase the discharge speed of the water body, which also increases the circulation speed of the water body, thereby heating the heating efficiency of the water body, and the water body can quickly reach the predetermined temperature, effectively shortening the laundry time. Moreover, the plurality of drains are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the bucket cover, and the multiple drains are evenly distributed on the bucket cover, so that the washing powder and the clothes surface of the inner bucket can be sprayed more evenly, so that the clothes can be cleaned more cleanly.

In a possible design, the barrel assembly further includes: an outer barrel, the inner barrel is arranged in the outer barrel; a bottom plate connected to the outer barrel, and the pump body assembly, the filter assembly, the valve body and the water collecting box are connected to the bottom plate.

In this design, the inner barrel is set in the outer barrel, the bottom plate is set at the bottom of the outer barrel, and the pump body assembly, filter assembly, valve body and water collection box are installed on the bottom plate, so as to prevent the pump body assembly, filter assembly, valve body and water collection box from affecting the product. Moreover, since the valve body is arranged on the bottom plate, as long as the first valve port of the valve body and the second valve port of the valve body are connected, the water body in the cavity can flow out under the action of gravity, which improves the circulation of the water body. It can improve the heating efficiency of the water body and effectively shorten the washing time.

In one possible design, the heating element is provided in the pump body assembly.

In this design, the installation position of the heating element is specifically limited, and the heating element is arranged in the pump body assembly without a separate installation position for the heating element, which effectively improves the space utilization rate and can reduce the volume of the washing machine.

Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent in the description section below, or learned by practice of the present application.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present application;

Figure 4 shows a cross-sectional view in the direction A-A in Figure 3;

Figure 5 shows a cross-sectional view in the direction B-B in Figure 3;

FIG. 6 shows a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to still another embodiment of the present application.

Among them, the corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names in Fig. 1 to Fig. 6 is:

100 barrel assembly, 110 barrel cover, 120 outer barrel, 130 bottom plate, 200 pump body assembly, 210 driving part, 300 filter assembly, 310 shell, 320 filter screen, 400 valve body, 500 water collecting box, 600 first pipe body, 700 second tube body, 800 retractor.

detailed description

In order to more clearly understand the above objects, features and advantages of the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other in the case of no conflict.

Many specific details are set forth in the following description to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific details disclosed below. Example limitations.

The washing machine provided according to some embodiments of the present application is described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 .

Example 1:

With reference to FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , an embodiment of the present application provides a washing machine, including: a tub assembly 100 , a pump assembly 200 , a heating element and a filter assembly 300 . The barrel assembly 100 is provided with a cavity; the pump body assembly 200 is provided in the barrel assembly 100, the pump body assembly 200 is provided with a water inlet end and a water outlet end, and the water inlet end of the pump body assembly 200 is communicated with the water outlet end of the pump body assembly 200 cavity; the heating element is connected to the pump body assembly 200 , and the heating element is used to heat the medium to be heated;

The tub assembly 100 is provided with a cavity, the cavity can be filled with water and clothes can be placed, and the clothes can be washed in the cavity. The pump body assembly 200 is installed on the barrel body assembly 100, the pump body assembly 200 is provided with a water inlet end and a water outlet end, and the water inlet end of the pump body assembly 200 and the water outlet end of the pump body assembly 200 are connected to the cavity, so the pump body A circulation channel for the medium water to be heated can be formed between the water inlet end of the assembly 200, the water outlet end of the pump body assembly 200 and the cavity. The pump body assembly 200 includes a housing and a driving part 210, the driving part 210 is located in the housing, and the driving part 210 can be an impeller. When the laundry needs to be performed, water is injected into the cavity first. After the water injection is completed or a certain amount of water is injected, the pump body assembly 200 starts to work, the impeller rotates and provides a driving force, so that the water in the cavity can be extracted and passed through the pump body assembly 200 The water end flows into the pump body assembly 200, and then flows back into the cavity through the water outlet end of the pump body assembly 200 to realize the circulation of the water body. The heating element is connected to the pump body assembly 200, and the heating element is located in the circulation channel. Specifically, in this application, the heating element is installed in the pump body assembly 200. When the water body circulates, the water body passes through the heating element, and the heating element can countercurrently flow through the heating element. The water body of the heating element is heated, so that the temperature of the water body is gradually increased, and the water body can be continuously heated during the circulating flow. The method of heating the circulating water body can effectively improve the heating speed of the water body and the heating rate. Larger capacity washing machine.

During the washing process, the water body in the cavity will be mixed with dander of the clothes. If the dander is not cleaned, it is easy to block the drain of the washing machine or it is difficult to clean the clothes. The washing machine in the present application also includes a filter assembly 300. , the filter assembly 300 is installed on the barrel assembly 100, specifically, the filter assembly 300 is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly 200, the filter assembly 300 is provided with a filter cavity, and the water outlet end communicates with the filter cavity, when the water body is drawn out of the cavity, the water body The dander is carried through the filter assembly 300, and the filter assembly 300 can filter the dander in the water body, so that the dander is left in the filter assembly 300. During the heating process of the water body, the filter assembly 300 continues to filter the dander in the water body. Filtration improves the collection convenience of dander, prevents the dander from clogging the drain of the washing machine, and enables the clothes to be washed more cleanly. After the dander is collected, the dander in the filter assembly 300 can be processed in a centralized manner to improve the convenience of cleaning. The filter assembly 300 is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly 200 to prevent dander from entering the pump body assembly 200 to affect the normal operation of the pump body assembly 200 and to improve the running stability of the washing machine.

1, 3 and 5, further, the filter assembly 300 includes: a housing 310 and a filter screen 320, the housing 310 is provided with a filter cavity, the filter screen 320 is connected to the housing 310, and the filter screen 320 is provided in the inside the filter chamber.

A filter cavity is formed in the housing 310 , the inlet of the filter cavity is connected to the cavity, and the outlet of the filter cavity is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly 200 . Specifically, the outlet of the filter chamber can be set to be directly connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly 200, or the outlet of the filter chamber can be set to be connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly 200 through the pipe body, and the filter can be adjusted according to the structural layout of the product. The installation positions of the assembly 300 and the pump body assembly 200 are adjusted. The filter screen 320 is installed in the housing 310, and the filter screen 320 can filter the dander in the water body, so that the dander in the water body is adsorbed on the filtering surface, thereby removing the dander in the water body and preventing the dander from clogging the drain of the washing machine And make the clothes can be washed more clean.

Further, the filter screen 320 is detachably connected to the housing 310 .

The connection method of the filter screen 320 and the casing 310 is specifically limited. The filter screen 320 can be detachably installed on the casing 310. The adsorbed dander is cleaned or the filter screen 320 is replaced and maintained, which improves the convenience of cleaning the dander and the convenience of replacing the filter screen 320 . The housing 310 may be provided with a snap-fit portion, and the filter screen 320 may be embedded in the snap-fit portion, or the filter screen 320 may be locked on the housing 310 by bolts.

For the installation method of the filter screen 320, specifically, the casing 310 can be set to include a first casing and a second casing, and a mounting portion is provided on the circumference of the filter screen 320, and the first casing, the second casing, and the mounting portion are A threaded hole is provided, the first housing and the second housing clamp the installation part of the filter screen 320, and then pass the bolt through the screw hole, so that the filter screen 320 is installed in the housing 310, and the filter screen 320 needs to be cleaned. Or when replacing, the filter screen 320 can be taken out only by removing the bolt, which improves the convenience of assembly.

The present application also limits the cleaning of the filter screen 320 in other ways. For example, when the filter screen 320 is not disassembled, the filter screen is cleaned by flushing the filter screen 320. When the surface of the screen 320 cannot be washed away, the filter screen 320 can be detachably installed on the housing 310, which can facilitate the thorough cleaning of the filter screen 320, and when the filter screen 320 is damaged, the filter screen 320 can be easily cleaned. 320 is maintained or replaced, and the entire filter assembly 300 does not need to be replaced, which effectively saves the maintenance cost of the washing machine.

Embodiment 2:

1 and 2, on the basis of Embodiment 1, the washing machine further includes a valve body 400, the valve body 400 is connected to the tub assembly 100, and the valve body 400 is provided with a first valve port, a second valve port and a first valve port. Three valve ports, the first valve port of the valve body 400 communicates with the filter cavity, and the second valve port of the valve body 400 communicates with the cavity; the first valve port of the valve body 400 can communicate with the second valve port of the valve body 400, and the pump body The driving part 210 in the assembly 200 can rotate in the forward direction to draw out the medium to be heated in the cavity; or the second valve port of the valve body 400 can communicate with the third valve port of the valve body 400, and the driving part in the pump body assembly 200 The part 210 can be rotated in the opposite direction for driving the medium to flush the filter screen 320 .

The valve body 400 has three valve ports, namely the first valve port, the second valve port and the third valve port, that is, the valve body 400 in this application is a three-way valve, and the second valve port in the three-way valve cannot be simultaneously It communicates with the first valve port and the third valve port, that is, the second valve port can be communicated with the first valve port or the second valve port can be communicated with the third valve port. The first valve port of the valve body 400 communicates with the filter cavity, and the first valve port of the valve body 400 can be directly connected to the casing 310 or the first valve port of the valve body 400 and the casing 310 are connected through a pipe body. The two valve ports communicate with the cavity, and the second valve port of the valve body 400 can be directly connected to the barrel assembly 100 or the second valve port of the valve body 400 and the barrel assembly 100 can be connected through a pipe body. The third valve port of the valve body 400 serves as a drain valve port, and the third valve port of the valve body 400 is connected to a drain pipe.

Specifically, when the driving part 210 in the pump body assembly 200 rotates in the forward direction, the first valve port of the valve body 400 is connected to the second valve port of the valve body 400, which can drive the water body in the cavity to flow out and flow through the valve body in turn The second valve port 400, the first valve port of the valve body 400, the filter cavity and the pump body assembly 200, and then flow back into the cavity. After heating the water body, most of the dander in the water body is adsorbed on the filter screen 320. When it is necessary to clean the dander on the surface of the filter screen 320, the driving part 210 of the pump body assembly 200 rotates in the reverse direction, and the first valve port of the valve body 400 is connected to the third valve port of the valve body 400, so that the water body can affect the filter The dander on the surface of the screen 320 is washed, and the dander on the surface of the filter screen 320 is discharged into the drain pipe with the water body, and then discharged through the drain pipe, and the cleaning of the filter screen 320 is automatically realized, and no manual cleaning of the dander on the surface of the filter screen 320 is required. It can effectively improve the convenience of cleaning the dander on the surface of the filter screen 320.

Further, the washing machine further includes a water collecting box 500, the water collecting box 500 is connected to the barrel assembly 100, the water collecting box 500 is provided with a water collecting cavity, and the water collecting cavity is used for accommodating a part of the medium to be heated, and the water collecting cavity is provided with a water collecting cavity. The first port and the second port, the first port of the water collection chamber communicates with the water outlet end of the pump body assembly 200, and the second port of the water collection chamber communicates with the cavity.

In the process of heating the water body, the water body is drawn from the cavity and passes through the valve body 400 , the filter assembly 300 , the pump body assembly 200 and the water collecting box 500 in sequence, and then flows into the cavity. When the water body passes through the water collecting box 500 At this time, part of the water will remain in the water collecting chamber. When the driving part 210 in the pump body assembly 200 rotates in the reverse direction, the water in the water collecting chamber can be drawn out and the filter screen 320 can be washed. When the 320 is flushed, there is no need to pump water from the cavity. After the washing is completed or the water in the cavity has been discharged, the filter screen 320 can be washed with the water in the water collecting cavity, which improves the convenience of cleaning the filter screen 320. Therefore, even when there is no water in the cavity, the filter screen 320 can be flushed, so that it is not necessary to refill the cavity with water and then clean the filter screen 320 .

1 and 2, further, the washing machine further includes a first pipe body 600 and a second pipe body 700, the first end of the first pipe body 600 is connected to the water outlet end of the pump body assembly 200, and the first pipe body The second end of the second pipe body 700 is connected to the first port of the water collection chamber; the first end of the second pipe body 700 is connected to the second port of the pump body assembly 200 , and the second end of the second pipe body 700 is connected to the barrel body assembly 100 .

The two ends of the first pipe body 600 are respectively connected to the water outlet end of the pump body assembly 200 and the first port of the water collection chamber. By setting the first pipe body 600 to connect the pump body assembly 200 and the water collection chamber, Reasonable adjustment should be made to the installation position of the water collecting box 500. For example, when the pump body assembly 200 and the water collecting box 500 occupy a large space, they can be respectively installed in predetermined positions, and then the first pipe body The pump body assembly 200 is connected with the water collecting box 500, which effectively improves the convenience of component installation. Likewise, after the water collecting box 500 is installed, the water collecting box 500 and the tub body assembly 100 are connected through the second pipe body 700, so that the water collecting cavity and the cavity are kept in communication.

Embodiment three:

1, 2 and 6, on the basis of the above embodiments, the barrel assembly 100 includes: an inner barrel and a barrel cover 110, the inner barrel is provided with a cavity; the barrel cover 110 is covered on the inner barrel, and the barrel cover 110 is on the barrel A water outlet is provided, and the second end of the second pipe body 700 is connected to the barrel cover 110 .

The inner barrel is used to hold water and clothes, so that the clothes can be washed in the water. A water outlet is provided on the barrel cover 110, and the second pipe body 700 is connected to the barrel cover 110, that is, the water collecting chamber is connected to the water outlet. During the circulating heating process of the water body, the water body heated by the heating element circulates into the barrel cover 110 and is discharged into the inner barrel through the drain port of the barrel cover 110, so that the heated water body can dissolve the washing powder in the inner barrel. The reason why the second pipe body 700 is connected to the barrel cover 110 is to enable the heated water body to be sprayed into the barrel body, so that the water body can be more evenly sprinkled on the clothes in the inner barrel and the surface of the washing powder, so that the clothes can be sprayed. Cleaned up to be cleaner.

Further, the bucket cover 110 includes a drainage cavity, and the drainage cavity is provided with a plurality of drainage openings, and the multiple drainage openings are distributed along the circumference of the bucket cover 110 at intervals.

The bucket cover 110 is provided with a drainage cavity, and the heated water body flows into the drainage cavity through the second pipe body 700. The water body in the drainage cavity can be sprayed into the inner bucket through a plurality of drainage openings, and the water body can be sprayed through the multiple drainage openings. Increasing the discharge speed to the water body also increases the circulation speed of the water body, thereby heating the heating efficiency of the water body, the water body can quickly reach a predetermined temperature, and effectively shorten the laundry time. Moreover, the plurality of drainage ports are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the bucket cover 110, and the multiple drainage openings are evenly distributed on the bucket cover 110, so that the washing powder and the clothing surface of the inner bucket can be sprayed more evenly, so that the clothing can be cleaned more efficiently. clean.

1, 2 and 6, further, the barrel assembly 100 further includes an outer barrel 120 and a bottom plate 130, the inner barrel is arranged in the outer barrel 120; the bottom plate 130 is connected to the outer barrel 120, the pump body assembly 200, the filter The assembly 300 , the valve body 400 and the water collecting box 500 are connected to the bottom plate 130 .

The inner barrel is arranged in the outer barrel 120, the bottom plate 130 is arranged at the bottom of the outer barrel 120, the pump body assembly 200, the filter assembly 300, the valve body 400 and the water collecting box 500 are installed on the bottom plate 130 to avoid the pump body assembly 200, the filter assembly 300, the valve body 400 and the water collecting box 500 have an impact on the appearance of the product, and since the valve body 400 is arranged on the bottom plate 130, as long as the first valve port of the valve body 400 and the second valve port of the valve body 400 are connected, the water body in the cavity It can flow out under the action of gravity, improve the circulation speed of the water body, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the water body and effectively shortening the laundry time.

Further, the heating element is arranged in the pump body assembly 200 .

The installation position of the heating element is specifically limited, and the heating element is disposed in the pump body assembly 200 without a separate installation position for the heating element, which effectively improves the space utilization rate and can reduce the volume of the washing machine.

The pump body assembly 200 includes: a driving component and a heating component, the driving component is connected to the heating component, the driving component is provided with an impeller, the impeller can provide driving force, the heating component is provided with a heating cavity, a heating element is provided in the heating cavity, and the heating component is connected The filter assembly 300 and the first pipe body 600 allow the water to flow into the heating chamber, the heating element in the heating chamber heats the water, and the heating element heats the circulating water to improve heating efficiency and shorten laundry time.

The driving component and the heating component can be integrally formed, that is, the driving component and the heating component share a shell, or the driving component and the heating component are connected by bolts, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the driving component and the heating component. components for maintenance.

The washing machine further includes a retractor 800, and the retractor 800 can control the switching of the valve body 400 to the valve port.

Specific examples:

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 , the pump body assembly 200 , the filter assembly 300 and the water collecting box 500 are all fixed on the bottom plate 130 of the washing machine. One end of the pump body assembly 200 is connected to the water collecting box 500 , and the other end is connected to the filter assembly 300 . , the water collecting box 500 is connected with the bucket cover 110 through a water pipe, the filter assembly 300 is connected with the valve body 400 , and the valve body 400 is communicated with the inside of the outer bucket 120 .

Circulating heating and filtration stage: After the washing machine is filled with water, the pump body assembly 200 is activated, the impeller inside the pump body assembly 200 rotates in the forward direction, and the water in the outer tub 120 is drawn through the valve body 400 into the filter assembly 300, and the wool in the water is removed. The chips are adsorbed on the filter screen 320, the filtered water flow flows into the pump body assembly 200 and is heated by the heating wire, the heated water flow enters the water collecting box 500, and the water collecting box 500 enters the inner space of the tub cover 110 through the pipeline. The cavity is uniformly sprayed into the dehydration bucket along the opening on the inner cavity of the bucket cover 110, thereby moistening the clothes and dissolving the washing powder. The water entering the outer tub 120 enters the filter assembly 300 through the valve body 400 again, thereby forming a cycle. After heating the water to the set temperature within a certain period of time, the circulating heating is stopped. At this time, a certain amount of water will be stored in the water collecting box 500 .

Debris removal stage: in the dehydration stage of the washing machine, when the valve body 400 is in an open state, the impeller in the pump body assembly 200 is started to rotate in the reverse direction, the water in the water collecting box 500 is drawn into the filter assembly 300, and the The dander flushes into the valve body and flows out through the drain.

Circulating heating can be achieved through the forward and reverse rotation of the impeller in the pump body assembly 200, and the method of heating the circulating water body can effectively improve the heating speed of the water body, improve the heating rate, and can be suitable for washing machines with large washing capacity, and filtering. The assembly 400 can play the role of filtering dander, greatly improving the heating efficiency and effectively improving the filtering effect.

In this application, the term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless expressly defined otherwise. The terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can be It is directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific situations.

The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the application, rather than limit the protection scope of the application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all of the embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above-mentioned embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art can still combine, add or delete, or make other adjustments to the features in each embodiment of the present application according to the situation without making any creative efforts. As a result, other technical solutions that are different and do not essentially depart from the concept of the present application are obtained, and these technical solutions also belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiment", etc. means that a particular feature, structure, material or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in this application at least one embodiment or example of . In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or instance. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this application shall be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

A washing machine, comprising:

The barrel assembly is provided with a cavity;

The pump body assembly is provided on the barrel body assembly, the pump body assembly is provided with a water inlet end and a water outlet end, and the water inlet end of the pump body assembly and the water outlet end of the pump body assembly communicate with the cavity;

a heating element, connected to the pump body assembly, the heating element is used to heat the medium to be heated;

The filter assembly is provided with a filter cavity, and the filter assembly is connected to the water inlet end of the pump body assembly.
The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the filter assembly comprises:

a housing provided with the filter cavity;

The filter screen is connected to the casing, and the filter screen is arranged in the filter cavity.
The washing machine of claim 2, wherein,

The filter screen is detachably connected to the housing.
The washing machine of claim 2, wherein the washing machine further comprises:

a valve body, connected to the barrel assembly, the valve body is provided with a first valve port, a second valve port and a third valve port, the first valve port communicates with the filter cavity, and the second valve port communicating with the cavity;

The first valve port can communicate with the second valve port, and the driving part in the pump body assembly can be rotated in the forward direction, so as to extract the medium to be heated in the cavity; or

The second valve port can communicate with the third valve port, and the driving part in the pump body assembly can rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive the medium to flush the filter screen.
The washing machine of claim 4, wherein the washing machine further comprises:

a water collection box, connected to the barrel assembly, the water collection box is provided with a water collection cavity, the water collection cavity is provided with a first port and a second port, and the first port of the water collection cavity is connected to the At the water outlet end of the pump body assembly, the second port of the water collecting cavity communicates with the cavity.
The washing machine of claim 5, wherein the washing machine further comprises:

a first pipe body, the first end of which is connected to the water outlet end of the pump body assembly, and the second end of the first pipe body is connected to the first port of the water collection chamber;

A second pipe body, the first end of which is connected to the second port of the pump body assembly, and the second end of the second pipe body is connected to the barrel body assembly.
The washing machine of claim 6, wherein the tub assembly comprises:

The inner barrel is provided with the cavity;

The barrel cover is set on the inner barrel, the barrel cover is provided with a water outlet, and the second end of the second pipe body is connected to the barrel cover.
The washing machine of claim 7, wherein the tub cover comprises:

The drainage cavity is provided with a plurality of the drainage openings, and the plurality of the drainage openings are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the bucket cover.
The washing machine of claim 7, wherein the tub assembly further comprises:

an outer barrel, the inner barrel is arranged in the outer barrel;

The bottom plate is connected to the outer tub, and the pump body assembly, the filter assembly, the valve body and the water collecting box are connected to the bottom plate.
The washing machine of claim 1, wherein,

The heating element is arranged in the pump body assembly.