WO2022262522A1

WO2022262522A1 - Washing machine

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Publication number: WO2022262522A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/094015
Authority: WO
Inventors: 赵志强; 许升; 舒海
Original assignee: 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司; 海尔智家股份有限公司
Priority date: 2021-06-18
Filing date: 2022-05-20
Publication date: 2022-12-22

Abstract

Disclosed is a washing machine, comprising a washing drum for placing clothes, and further comprising a sterilization device the inside of which contains a sterilization substance; the interior of the sterilization device is in communication with the interior of the washing drum so as to release the sterilization substance into the washing drum. According to the present invention, by providing the sterilization device and the interior of the sterilization device being in communication with the interior of the washing drum, the sterilization substance in the sterilization device can enter the washing drum to sterilize and disinfect the water in the drum, thereby sterilizing and disinfecting the environment, the clothes, etc. inside of the drum, preventing harmful substances, such as viruses, bacteria, mold, and microorganisms, from accumulating in the washing machine, thereby improving the cleanliness of the washing machine, while preventing viruses, bacteria, mold, microorganisms, and so on in the washing machine from adhering to clothes and harming people's health.

Description

a washing machine

technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of mechanical equipment, and in particular relates to a washing machine.

Background technique

Washing machine has been an essential electrical appliance in the family, and common washing machine adopts tap water to wash clothes and dissolve washing powder etc. to remove stains. Because there are some organic pollutants in the tap water and the clothes being washed, such as viruses, bacteria, molds, microorganisms, etc., it is difficult for detergents such as washing powder to kill these viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms. Therefore, viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms will accumulate in the washing machine and reproduce, causing a large amount of organic pollutants inside the washing machine, affecting the washing effect of clothes, and even endangering the health of users.

At present, some washing machines have added an ozone generator to realize the function of ozone sterilization. Specifically, an ozone generating device is usually arranged on the outer tub or the bottom of the washing machine, and the ozone is passed into the washing water of the open outer tub through the air duct, so that the washing water contains ozone and has the effect of sterilization.

However, due to the low concentration and density of ozone gas, the ozone that enters the water will escape from the water soon, and the contact time with water is short, and the amount of ozone that can be dissolved in water is small. The sterilization of clothes is achieved by ozone water. The ozone concentration in the water is low, and the bactericidal effect is naturally poor, and the desired effect cannot be achieved.

In view of this, the present invention is proposed.

Contents of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem that a large amount of pollutants such as viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms will accumulate in the existing washing machine, and the removal of such pollutants is difficult and the removal effect is poor, and to provide a washing machine that makes washing The washing water in the bucket is rich in bactericidal substances, which can fully kill viruses, bacteria, molds, microorganisms, etc. in the washing machine, thereby improving the cleanliness of the inside of the washing machine.

In order to solve the problems of the technologies described above, the present invention adopts the basic idea of technical solution to be:

A washing machine includes a washing tub for placing clothes, and a sterilizing device containing sterilizing substances inside. The inside of the sterilizing device communicates with the inside of the washing tub for releasing the sterilizing substances into the washing tub.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged on the washing tub.

Further, the sterilization device includes:

The permeable hole is connected to the interior of the sterilization device;

At least the permeable holes of the sterilizing device are located inside the washing tub.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged at the bottom of the washing tub.

Further, it also includes:

The flange is arranged on the outside of the bottom of the washing tub;

The sterilizing device is arranged on the flange;

Preferably, the sterilizing device is arranged in the central area of the flange.

Further, it also includes:

The ribs are arranged on the inside of the bottom of the washing bucket and matched with the flange;

The sterilizing device is arranged in the central area of the rib.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged on the peripheral side wall of the washing tub.

Further, there is an installation part on the peripheral side wall, and the sterilizing device is arranged on the installation part;

Preferably, the sterilizing device is detachably connected to the installation part;

Preferably, the installation part is formed by a groove provided on the peripheral side wall and recessed from inside to outside, and the sterilizing device is engaged with the groove;

Alternatively, the mounting portion is formed by a through hole provided on the peripheral side wall, and the sterilizing device is embedded in the through hole.

Further, the sterilizing device also includes:

The extension part is horizontally extended and arranged on the outer wall of the sterilization device,

mounting holes provided on the extension,

The installation hole is fixedly connected with the peripheral side wall of the washing bucket.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged outside the washing tub;

Preferably, the washing tub has a water outlet hole that communicates with the inside and outside of the washing tub, and the sterilizing device covers at least one water outlet hole and is arranged on the outer wall of the washing tub and communicates with the water outlet hole.

The washing machine also includes a detergent box assembly, the detergent box assembly includes a detergent box for containing laundry treatment agents, and the interior of the sterilizing device communicates with the detergent box for releasing bactericidal substances to the detergent box.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged on the detergent box.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged inside the detergent box.

Further, the detergent box includes:

The liquid inlet is used to enter water into the detergent box;

The liquid outlet is used to discharge the liquid in the detergent box;

The sterilizing device is arranged between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet.

Further, the detergent box has a bottom wall, and the bottom wall is at least partially inclined,

The sterilizing device is arranged near the lowest end of the bottom wall;

Preferably, the liquid outlet is arranged at the lowest end of the bottom wall, and the sterilizing device is arranged above the liquid outlet.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged outside the detergent box;

Preferably, the detergent box has a water-permeable hole communicating with the inside of the detergent box, and the sterilizing device covers the water-permeable hole and is arranged on the outer wall of the detergent box, and communicates with the water-permeable hole.

The present invention also provides a detergent box assembly, including a detergent box and a detergent box chamber for accommodating the detergent box, and also includes a sterilizing device for accommodating sterilizing substances inside, and the interior of the sterilizing device is connected with the detergent box chamber Communication for the release of germicidal substances into the detergent compartment chamber.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged on the detergent box chamber.

Further, the sterilizing device is arranged inside the chamber of the detergent box;

Preferably, the sterilizing device is arranged on the bottom wall of the detergent box chamber;

Preferably, the detergent box chamber has a liquid discharge port communicating with the inside and outside of the detergent box chamber, and the sterilizing device is arranged close to the liquid discharge port.

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

1. The present invention is provided with a sterilizing device, and the inside of the sterilizing device is connected with the inside of the washing tub, so that the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device can enter the washing tub to sterilize and sterilize the water inside the washing tub, and then the environment and clothes inside the washing tub Sterilization and disinfection, avoiding the accumulation of harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms in the washing machine, improving the cleanliness of the washing machine, and effectively preventing viruses, bacteria, molds, microorganisms, etc. in the washing machine from adhering to the clothes and damaging human health.

2. The sterilizing device is integrated on the washing tub and communicated with the washing tub, not only can release the sterilizing substance into the water in the washing tub, but also can be integrated with the washing tub to facilitate overall installation.

3. The permeable hole connected to the interior of the sterilizing device is located inside the washing tub, so that the sterilizing substance of the sterilizing device can contact the water in the washing tub through the permeable hole, so that the bactericidal substance is dissolved in the water of the washing tub, and the inside of the washing tub is sterilized.

4. The present invention is provided with a sterilizing device, and the interior of the sterilizing device is communicated with the detergent box, so that the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device can enter the detergent box, sterilize and disinfect the water flowing through the inside of the detergent box, and then decontaminate the detergent box. The internal environment is sterilized and disinfected.

5. At the same time, the water flow in the detergent box entrains the sterilizing substances and enters the inside of the washing machine, which can sterilize and disinfect the inside of the washing machine to avoid the accumulation of harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms in the washing machine.

The specific implementation manners of the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings, as a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and the schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute improper limitations to the present invention. Apparently, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative efforts. In the attached picture:

Fig. 1 is the assembly structure schematic diagram of washing machine of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a partially enlarged structure at A in Fig. 1 of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom of the inner tub of the washing machine of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is another structural representation of the washing machine of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of a partially enlarged structure at B in Fig. 4 of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of another assembly structure of the washing machine of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of a partially enlarged structure at A in Fig. 6 of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of another assembly structure of the washing machine of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a partially enlarged structure at B in FIG. 8 of the present invention.

In the picture:

1. Outer barrel; 11. Installation part; 2. Washing barrel; 21. Bottom of washing barrel; 211. Convex rib; 22. Side wall around washing barrel; 221. Lifting rib; 2211. Lifting rib water hole; 3. Sterilization device ;31, permeable hole; 32, sterilizing particles; 33, buckle; 34, extension; 35, fastening screw; 4, washing machine; 5, detergent box; 51, liquid inlet; 52, liquid outlet; 53 , the bottom wall of the detergent box; 6, the water inlet system; 7, the chamber of the detergent box; 71, the bottom wall of the chamber of the detergent box; 8, the drain port.

It should be noted that these drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the concept scope of the present invention in any way, but illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments.

detailed description

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention , but not to limit the scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer" etc. The indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, and must have a specific orientation. construction and operation, therefore, should not be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connected, or integrally connected; it may be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in specific situations.

As shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 9, the present invention discloses a washing machine. The washing machine includes a washing tub 2 for placing clothes and a sterilizing device 3 containing sterilizing substances inside. The inside of the sterilizing device 3 communicates with the inside of the washing tub 2 and is used for releasing sterilizing substances into the washing tub 2 .

In the present invention, a sterilizing device 3 is provided, and the inside of the sterilizing device 3 communicates with the inside of the washing tub 2, so that the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3 can enter the washing tub 2 to sterilize and disinfect the water inside the washing tub 2, and then the washing tub 2 The internal environment and clothes are sterilized, avoiding the accumulation of harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms in the washing machine, improving the cleanliness of the washing machine, and effectively preventing viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms in the washing machine from adhering to the clothes. damage to human health.

In the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 is a shell structure with a chamber inside, and the chamber is used to store sterilizing substances.

The shell structure is an integral structure; or, the shell structure is a split structure.

Wherein, the housing structure is an integral structure, which ensures the sealing and stability of the housing structure, and makes the housing structure less prone to water leakage. The shell structure is a split structure, so that the shell structure can be disassembled, and the bactericidal substance can be added to the inside of the shell structure.

The bactericidal substance in the present invention includes bactericidal particles 32 . When the bactericidal particles 32 meet water, they can dissolve bactericidal substances into the water.

Preferably, the bactericidal substance is silver-containing phosphate glass, and the silver-containing phosphate glass can be slowly dissolved in water to release silver ions to achieve the purpose of antibacterial.

Further preferably, the shape of the sterilizing particles 32 is optional, such as: square, round, flat granular.

In the present invention, each bactericidal particle 32 is about 0.1-50 g, and the particle size is 0.5-50 mm;

Preferably, each bactericidal granule 32 is about 0.5-10g, and the particle size is 2.5-25mm;

More preferably, each bactericidal particle 32 is about 0.5-5 g, and the particle size is 5-10 mm.

The shape and particle size of the bactericidal particles 32 are optional, which not only ensures that the bactericidal particles 32 will not leak from the sterilizing device 2, but also makes the contact area between the bactericidal particles 32 and water larger, so as to ensure that there are more bactericidal substances dissolved in the water and the bactericidal effect is greater. better.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the washing machine, and communicates with the washing tub 2 of the washing machine through a pipeline.

Preferably, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged between the washing tub 2 and the outer tub 1 of the washing machine.

In this embodiment, the installation position of the sterilizing device 3 is optional, and the sterilizing device 3 communicates with the washing tub 2 so that the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3 can be transported to the inside of the washing tub 2 .

Further, the water in the washing tub 2 enters the sterilizing device 3 and contacts the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3 in the sterilizing device 3, so that the sterilizing substance is dissolved in the water. After the water dissolved with the bactericidal substance enters the washing tub 2 of the washing machine, it can sterilize the inside of the washing tub 2 and the clothes in the washing tub 2 .

As an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the washing tub 2 . Specifically, the sterilizing device 3 is fixedly arranged on the washing tub 2 .

Preferably, the sterilizing device 3 is detachably connected to the washing tub 2 .

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is integrally arranged on the washing tub 2 and communicated with the washing tub 2. It can not only release the bactericidal substance into the water in the washing tub 2, but also be integrated with the washing tub 2, which is convenient for overall installation.

As another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5 , the sterilizing device 3 includes a water permeable hole 31 , and the water permeable hole 31 communicates with the inside of the sterilizing device 3 . At least the permeable hole 31 of the sterilizing device 3 is located inside the washing tub 2 .

In this embodiment, the permeable hole 31 communicating with the interior of the sterilizing device 3 is located inside the washing tub 2 , so that the sterilizing substance of the sterilizing device 3 can contact the water in the washing tub 2 through the permeable hole 31 .

Specifically, the water in the washing tub 2 flows into the sterilizing device 3 through the water permeable hole 31 , and contacts the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3 . This arrangement makes the bactericidal substance dissolved in the water of the washing tub 2 , and the water dissolved with the bactericidal substance has the effect of sterilizing and disinfecting the inside of the washing tub 2 .

As another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3 , the sterilizing device 3 is arranged at the bottom 21 of the washing tub.

Specifically, the sterilizing device 3 is detachably connected to the bottom 21 of the washing tub.

More specifically, the washing machine is a drum washing machine, the washing tub 2 is a drum, and the sterilizing device 3 is arranged in the lower middle area of the bottom of the drum.

In this embodiment, the installation of the sterilizing device 3 is more stable by disposing the sterilizing device 3 on the bottom 21 of the washing tub. In addition, this arrangement enables the sterilizing device 3 to fully contact the water inside the washing tub 2, further making the amount of sterilizing substances dissolved in the water in the washing tub 2 more, and the sterilization and disinfection effect is remarkable.

As another embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine also includes:

The flange is arranged on the outside of the bottom 21 of the washing bucket. The flange is mostly triangular in shape, and is arranged on the outside of the bottom 21 of the washing bucket, and is used to connect the washing bucket 2 and the shaft of the washing bucket 2, so as to enhance the strength of the washing bucket 2, and avoid the direct connection between the shaft of the washing bucket 2 and the washing bucket 2 due to torque Excessive size causes washing tub 2 to be damaged. The center of the flange is connected with the shaft of the washing tub 2, and the far away center is connected with the washing tub 2.

The sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the flange, and the part of the sterilizing device 3 with the water permeable hole 31 is located inside the washing tub 2 .

In this embodiment, by arranging the sterilizing device 3 on the flange plate, the installation of the sterilizing device 3 is more stable and firm, avoiding that the sterilizing device 3 is directly installed on the washing tub 2 to cause damage to the washing tub 2 .

As an implementation of this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged in the central area of the flange. This arrangement enables the sterilizing device 3 to fully contact the water in the washing tub 2, thereby improving the sterilizing effect of the washing water. Moreover, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged in the central area of the flange, avoiding other structures on the washing tub 2, so that the installation is more convenient.

As another implementation of this embodiment, the washing tub 2 is a drum, as shown in Figure 3, the washing machine also includes:

The ribs 211 are arranged on the inner side of the bottom 21 of the washing bucket and match with the flange. Specifically, the shape of the flange is circular in the middle, and there are a plurality of convex ribs distributed radially on the outer periphery, preferably three.

In this way, there are a plurality of ribs 211 radially distributed from the center to the inside of the bottom 21 of the washing tub. When the washing tub 2 rotates, these ribs 211 can just play the role of lifting the clothes. After the clothes are lifted to a certain height, they fall due to gravity. Form beating and friction, improve the washing ratio of clothes.

The sterilizing device 3 is arranged in the central area of the plurality of ribs 211 radially distributed from the center to the outside.

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged in the central area of a plurality of ribs 211 radially distributed from the center, so that the water in the washing tub 2 can fully enter the sterilizing device 3 and the sterilizing substance during the rotation of the washing tub 2. contact, increase the concentration of the bactericidal substance in the water, and further enhance the sterilizing effect in the washing tub 2 .

As yet another embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the peripheral side wall 22 of the washing tub. Specifically, the sterilizing device 3 is detachably connected to the side wall 22 around the washing tub.

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the surrounding side wall 22 of the washing tub, so that the water in the washing tub 2 can contact the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3 to sterilize the water in the washing tub 2 .

As an implementation of this embodiment, the washing machine includes a plurality of sterilizing devices 3, and the plurality of sterilizing devices 3 are evenly distributed on the side wall 22 around the washing tub, so that the content of bactericidal substances in the washing tub 2 is relatively high. , better sterilization effect.

As an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1 , there is a mounting portion 11 on the peripheral side wall 22 of the washing tub or the peripheral side wall of the outer tub 1, and the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the mounting portion 11. .

This arrangement makes the installation of the sterilizing device 3 more stable with the peripheral side wall 22 of the washing tub or the outer tub 1 .

As an implementation of this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is detachably connected to the installation part 11 . This embodiment is convenient for the installation, disassembly and replacement of the sterilizing device 3. When the sterilizing material in the sterilizing device 3 is exhausted, the sterilizing device 3 can be replaced to ensure that the washing water in the washing tub 2 has a better sterilizing effect.

As another implementation of this embodiment, the installation part 11 is formed by a groove that is arranged on the side wall 22 around the washing tub and is recessed from inside to outside, and the sterilizing device 3 is engaged with the groove. catch.

Alternatively, the mounting portion 11 is formed by a through hole provided on the side wall 22 around the washing tub, and the sterilizing device 3 is embedded in the through hole.

In this embodiment, the formation manner of the mounting portion 11 is optional, and various solutions are provided for the present invention.

The installation part 11 is formed by the groove on the surrounding side wall 22 of the washing tub, which ensures the structural stability of the washing tub 2 so that the strength of the washing tub 2 will not be damaged. The installation part 11 is formed by the through hole on the side wall 22 around the washing bucket, and the forming method is simple, which is convenient for manufacturing.

As an embodiment of the present invention, a positioning groove is provided on the inner wall of the groove or the through hole, and a buckle 33 is provided on the outer wall of the sterilizing device 3. When the sterilizing device 3 is inserted into the groove or the through hole, the The buckle 33 can be engaged in the positioning slot.

In this embodiment, the buckle 33 is engaged with the positioning groove, so that the sterilizing device 3 is not easy to fall off from the side wall 22 around the washing tub, and the stability of the installation and use of the sterilizing device 3 is ensured.

As another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 5, the sterilizing device 3 also includes:

The extension part 34 is horizontally extended and arranged on the outer wall surface of the sterilization device 3;

A mounting hole is provided on the extension part 34;

The mounting hole is fixedly connected to the surrounding side wall 22 of the washing tub by fastening screws 35 .

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is fixed on the side wall 22 around the washing tub by fastening the screw 35 and the mounting hole on the extension 34, so that the sterilizing device 3 is not easy to be removed from the washing tub 2 while the washing tub 2 is rotating. Falling off ensures the stability of the installation of the sterilizing device 3 .

As an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged outside the washing tub 2 . Specifically, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the outer wall of the washing tub 2 or between the washing tub 2 and the outer tub 1 .

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged outside the washing tub 2, so that the water in the washing tub 2 can contact the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3, and at the same time, the sterilizing device 3 will not occupy the space of the washing tub 2. The inner space makes the space utilization rate inside the washing tub 2 larger.

As an implementation of this embodiment, the washing bucket 2 has a water outlet hole connecting the inside and outside of the washing bucket 2 . The sterilizing device 3 covers at least one water outlet hole and is arranged on the outer wall of the washing bucket 2, and communicates with the water outlet hole.

In this embodiment, the water outlet hole on the outer wall surface of the washing tub 2 is fully utilized, and the washing water in the washing tub 2 can enter the inside of the sterilizing device 3 through the water outlet hole, fully contact with the bactericidal substance in the sterilizing device 3 and dissolve part of the bactericidal substance Afterwards, it flows back into the washing bucket 2 to sterilize the inside of the washing bucket 2. The installation method is simple, and there is no need to set a water outlet separately, which simplifies the design process.

As another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4 , the washing machine also includes lifting ribs 221, which are installed on the inner peripheral wall surface of the washing tub 2 of the drum washing machine and protrude inward from the inner peripheral wall. wall.

An installation cavity is defined in the lifting rib 221 , and the installation cavity has a lifting rib water permeable hole 2211 communicating with the inside of the washing tub 2 . The sterilizing device 3 is arranged in the installation cavity.

Further, several permeable holes 31 are evenly arranged on the peripheral wall of the sterilizing device 3, and the washing water in the washing bucket 2 enters the installation cavity of the lifting rib 221, and then enters the sterilizing device 3 through the permeable holes 31 to contact with the sterilizing substance. , and then the washing water returns to the washing tub 2.

Furthermore, the washing machine includes several lifting ribs 221, and a sterilizing device 3 is provided in the installation cavity of each lifting rib 221 to sterilize and disinfect the washing water.

In this embodiment, by disposing the sterilizing device 3 in the lifting rib 221 , the sterilizing device 3 does not occupy the inner space of the washing tub 2 and can also play a role of sterilizing and disinfecting.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 , the present invention discloses a washing machine 4 with a detergent box assembly. The detergent box assembly is arranged on the washing machine 4 for delivering laundry treatment agents into the washing machine 4 . Laundry treatment agents include detergents, rinse agents, softeners, and the like.

The detergent box assembly includes a detergent box 5 for containing laundry treatment agents, and also includes a sterilizing device 3 containing sterilizing substances inside. The inside of the sterilizing device 3 communicates with the detergent box 5 for releasing sterilizing substances to the detergent box 5 .

In the present invention, a sterilizing device 3 is provided, and the inside of the sterilizing device 3 is communicated with the detergent box 5, so that the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3 can enter the detergent box 5 to sterilize and sterilize the water flowing through the detergent box 5, and then The environment inside the detergent box 5 is sterilized and disinfected.

Simultaneously, the water flow in the detergent box 5 entrains the sterilizing substances and enters the inside of the washing machine 4, which can sterilize the inside of the washing machine 4 and prevent harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms from accumulating in the washing machine 4.

In the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 includes a shell structure with a chamber inside, and the chamber is used to store sterilizing substances. The shell structure is an integral structure; or, the shell structure is a split structure.

The bactericidal substances in the present invention include bactericidal granules. When the bactericidal granule meets water, the bactericidal substance can be dissolved into the water.

Specifically, silver ions can strongly attract the sulfhydryl group (-SH) on the protease in the bacteria, and quickly combine with it to inactivate the protease, leading to the death of the bacteria.

After the bacteria are killed by silver ions, the silver ions are freed from the bacterial corpses, and then come into contact with other bacterial colonies, and the above process is carried out repeatedly. Therefore, the sterilization of silver ions is persistent, and a small amount of silver ions is harmless to the human body. To sum up, the use of silver ions as a bactericidal substance not only has a good bactericidal effect, is harmless to the human body, but also has persistence, high bactericidal efficiency and good effect.

Further preferably, the shape of the sterilizing particles is optional, such as: square, round or flat granular.

In the present invention, each bactericidal particle is about 0.1-50g, and the particle size is 0.5-50mm;

Preferably, each bactericidal granule is about 0.5-10g, and the particle size is 2.5-25mm;

More preferably, each bactericidal granule is about 0.5-5 g, and the particle size is 5-10 mm.

The shape and particle size of the sterilizing particles are optional, which not only ensures that the sterilizing particles will not leak out of the sterilizing device 3, but also makes the contact area between the sterilizing particles and water larger, so as to ensure that there are more bactericidal substances dissolved in the water and the bactericidal effect is better. .

As an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the detergent box 5 and communicates with the interior of the detergent box 5 .

Specifically, the sterilizing device 3 is fixedly arranged on the detergent box 5 .

Preferably, the sterilizing device 3 is detachably connected to the detergent box 5 .

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is integrally arranged on the detergent box 5 and communicated with the detergent box 5. This arrangement can not only release the sterilizing substance into the water in the detergent box 5, but also enable the sterilizing device 3 to be connected with the washing machine. The kits 5 are integrated together to facilitate overall installation.

As another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the sterilizing device 3 is arranged inside the detergent box 5 .

Specifically, the sterilizing device 3 is fixed on the inner wall of the detergent box 5 .

In this embodiment, by setting the sterilizing device 3 inside the detergent box 5, the water inside the detergent box 5 and the laundry treatment agent mixed with water can enter the sterilizing device 3 and fully contact with the sterilizing substance. The contacted water flows out from the detergent box 5 again, so that a large amount of bactericidal substances can be dissolved in the water of the detergent box 5, and the bactericidal effect is improved.

As another embodiment of the present invention, the detergent box 5 includes:

The liquid inlet 51 is used to enter water into the detergent box 5;

The liquid outlet 52 is used to discharge the liquid in the detergent box 5;

The sterilizing device 3 is arranged between the liquid inlet 51 and the liquid outlet 52 .

Specifically, the liquid inlet 51 is arranged on the upper end wall of the detergent box 5 ; the liquid outlet 52 is arranged on the bottom wall 53 of the detergent box. The sterilizing device 3 is arranged between the liquid inlet 51 and the liquid outlet 52 , and the sterilizing device 3 has a plurality of permeable holes 31 .

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged between the liquid inlet 51 and the liquid outlet 52, so that the water flowing into the detergent box 5 from the liquid inlet 51 enters the sterilizing device 3 through the permeable hole 31, and the water flows in the The sterilizing device 3 is in contact with the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3, so that the sterilizing substance is dissolved in the water.

The water dissolved with the bactericidal substance flows out to the inside of the detergent box 5 through the permeable hole 31, and the inside of the detergent box 5 can be sterilized; further, the water dissolved with the bactericidal substance flows out through the liquid outlet 52 and enters the washing machine 4 Carry out sterilization and disinfection in the washing machine 4 during the process.

Further specifically, the detergent box assembly includes a detergent box chamber 7 , and the detergent box 5 is disposed inside the detergent box chamber 7 . The water dissolved with the bactericidal substance flows out through the liquid outlet 52, enters the detergent box chamber 7, sterilizes the detergent box chamber 7, then enters the washing tub of the washing machine 4, and cleans the washing tub in the washing machine 4 and The clothes in the washing bucket are sterilized.

Further, as an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , the detergent box has a bottom wall 53 of the detergent box. The bottom wall 53 of the detergent box is at least partially inclined.

Specifically, the bottom wall 53 of the detergent box has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The bottom wall 53 of the detergent box is inclined downward from the first side to the second side.

The sterilizing device 3 is disposed near the lowest end of the bottom wall 53 of the detergent box.

In this embodiment, since the bottom wall 53 of the detergent box is inclined, the liquid in the detergent box 5 will flow to the lowest end of the bottom wall 53 of the detergent box. By sterilizing device 3 being arranged on the lowest end of detergent box bottom wall 53, the liquid in detergent box 5 can be fully contacted with the bactericidal substance in sterilizing device 3, helps to improve the bactericidal substance of liquid in detergent box 5 Concentration, further improve the sterilizing effect of liquid in the detergent box 5.

As an implementation of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 , the sterilizing device 3 is disposed above the liquid outlet 52 .

Specifically, the liquid outlet 52 is arranged at the lowest end of the bottom wall 53 of the detergent box, and the lowest end of the sterilizing device 3 close to the bottom wall 53 of the detergent box is arranged above the liquid outlet 52 .

In this embodiment, the liquid flowing out from the sterilizing device 3 will directly flow out into the washing machine through the liquid outlet 52 to improve the liquid flow efficiency of the sterilizing device 3 .

As an implementation of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 , there is a gap between the sterilizing device 3 and the liquid outlet 52 . This arrangement effectively prevents the sterilizing device 3 from being directly arranged on the liquid outlet 52 , reducing the liquid outlet efficiency of the liquid outlet 52 .

As an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged outside the detergent box 5 .

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged outside the detergent box 5, so that the sterilizing device 3 can not only release the sterilizing substance into the liquid in the detergent box 5, but also facilitate the fixed installation of the sterilizing device 3. Moreover, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged outside the detergent box 5 and does not occupy the inner space of the detergent box 5, so that the utilization rate of the inner space of the detergent box 5 is high.

As an implementation of this embodiment, the detergent box 5 has a water-permeable hole communicating with the inside of the detergent box 5, and the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the outer wall of the detergent box 5 covering the water-permeable hole, and communicate with the permeable hole.

In this embodiment, the liquid in the detergent box 5 enters the sterilizing device 3 through the permeable hole, and the liquid contacts the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3, so that the sterilizing substance is dissolved in the liquid. The liquid dissolved with the bactericidal substance flows back to the inside of the detergent box 5 to sterilize the inside of the detergent box 5, and then enters the washing tub of the washing machine 4 for sterilization.

Alternatively, the liquid in the detergent box 5 enters the sterilizing device 3 through the permeable hole, and contacts the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3, so that the sterilizing substance is dissolved in the liquid. The liquid with the bactericidal substance dissolved flows into the washing tub of the washing machine 4 for sterilization.

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 covers the permeable hole and is arranged on the outer wall surface of the detergent box 5, so that the liquid in the detergent box 5 is dissolved with a bactericidal substance to clean the detergent box 5, the clothes in the washing machine, etc. Sterilize.

As shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9, the present invention also provides a detergent box assembly. The detergent box assembly comprises a detergent box chamber 7 for accommodating said detergent box 5 . The detergent box assembly also includes a sterilizing device 3 containing a sterilizing substance inside, and the inside of the sterilizing device 3 communicates with the detergent box chamber 7 for releasing the sterilizing substance into the detergent box chamber 7 .

In the present invention, by setting the sterilizing device 3, and the inside of the sterilizing device 3 communicates with the detergent box chamber 7, the sterilizing substance in the sterilizing device 3 can enter the detergent box chamber 7, and convectively flow into the detergent box chamber. The liquid inside 7 is sterilized and sterilized, and then the environment inside the detergent box chamber 7 is sterilized and sterilized.

Simultaneously, the water flow in the detergent box chamber 7 entrains the sterilizing substance and enters the inside of the washing machine 4, which can sterilize the inside of the washing machine 4 and prevent harmful substances such as viruses, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms from accumulating in the washing machine 4.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the chamber 7 of the detergent box.

In this embodiment, by integrating the sterilizing device 3 on the detergent box chamber 7 and communicating with the detergent box chamber 7, not only can the bactericidal substance be released into the liquid in the detergent box chamber 7, but also can be connected with the detergent box chamber 7. The detergent box chamber 7 is integrated together, which is convenient for overall installation.

As an implementation of this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is disposed inside the detergent box chamber 7 . This arrangement enables the water inside the detergent box chamber 7 and the laundry treatment agent mixed with water to enter the sterilizing device 3 and fully contact with the sterilizing substance. The liquid after fully contacting with the bactericidal substance flows out from the detergent box chamber 7 again. A large amount of bactericidal substances are dissolved in the liquid flowing out from the detergent box chamber 7, which has a better effect of sterilizing and disinfecting.

As another implementation manner of this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is disposed on the bottom wall 71 of the detergent box chamber. This installation method makes the installation of the sterilizing device 3 more stable, and it is not easy to loosen and fall off.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the detergent box chamber 7 has a liquid discharge port 8 communicating with the inside and outside of the detergent box chamber 7 , and the sterilizing device 3 is disposed close to the liquid discharge port 8 .

Specifically, the drain port 8 is disposed on the bottom wall 71 of the detergent box chamber.

In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 3 is arranged close to the liquid discharge port 8 , so that the liquid discharged from the sterilizing device 3 can quickly enter the liquid discharge port 8 and be discharged into the washing tub of the washing machine 4 through the liquid discharge port 8 . The flow efficiency of the liquid is improved, and the liquid is prevented from staying in the chamber 7 of the detergent box, which affects the delivery effect of the laundry treatment agent.

The present invention also provides a washing machine 4, which has the detergent box assembly described in any one of the above technical solutions.

Specifically, the washing machine 4 includes a water inlet system 6, the water inlet system 6 communicates with the detergent box assembly, and provides water flow to the detergent box assembly, and the water flow flushes the laundry treatment agent in the detergent box assembly into the washing tub of the washing machine 4. , the convenient laundry treatment agent acts on the laundry in the washing tub.

The water inlet system 6 of the present invention includes a water inlet pipeline, and the sterilizing device 3 is arranged on the water inlet pipeline and communicated with the water inlet pipeline, so that bactericidal substances are dissolved in the water flowing into the detergent box assembly through the water inlet pipeline.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the technology of this patent Without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, personnel can use the technical content of the above prompts to make some changes or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes. In essence, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments still fall within the scope of the solutions of the present invention.

Claims

A washing machine, comprising a washing tub for placing clothes, characterized in that it also includes a sterilizing device containing a sterilizing substance inside, and the inside of the sterilizing device communicates with the inside of the washing tub for releasing the sterilizing substance into the washing tub.
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the sterilizing device is arranged on the washing tub.
A washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the sterilizing device comprises:

The permeable hole is connected to the interior of the sterilization device;

At least the permeable holes of the sterilizing device are located inside the washing tub.
A washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the sterilizing device is arranged at the bottom of the washing tub.
A washing machine according to claim 4, further comprising:

The flange is arranged on the outside of the bottom of the washing bucket;

The sterilizing device is arranged on the flange;

Preferably, the sterilizing device is arranged in the central area of the flange.
A washing machine according to claim 5, further comprising:

The ribs are arranged on the inside of the bottom of the washing bucket and matched with the flange;

The sterilizing device is arranged in the central area of the rib.
A washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: the sterilizing device is arranged on the peripheral side wall of the washing tub.
A washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: said peripheral side wall has an installation part, and said sterilizing device is arranged on said installation part;

Preferably, the sterilizing device is detachably connected to the installation part;

Preferably, the installation part is formed by a groove provided on the peripheral side wall and recessed from inside to outside, and the sterilizing device is engaged with the groove;

Alternatively, the mounting portion is formed by a through hole provided on the peripheral side wall, and the sterilizing device is embedded in the through hole.
A washing machine according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the sterilizing device further comprises:

The extension part is horizontally extended and arranged on the outer wall of the sterilization device,

mounting holes provided on the extension,

The installation hole is fixedly connected with the peripheral side wall of the washing bucket.
A washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: the sterilizing device is arranged outside the washing tub;

Preferably, the washing tub has a water outlet hole that communicates with the inside and outside of the washing tub, and the sterilizing device covers at least one water outlet hole and is arranged on the outer wall of the washing tub and communicates with the water outlet hole.
A washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it also includes a detergent box assembly, the detergent box assembly includes a detergent box for containing laundry treatment agent, and the interior of the sterilizing device communicates with the detergent box for feeding The detergent box releases germ-killing substances.
The washing machine according to claim 11, characterized in that: the sterilizing device is arranged on the detergent box.
A washing machine according to claim 12, characterized in that the sterilizing device is arranged inside the detergent box.
A washing machine according to claim 13, wherein the detergent box comprises:

The liquid inlet is used to enter water into the detergent box;

The liquid outlet is used to discharge the liquid in the detergent box;

The sterilizing device is arranged between the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet.
The washing machine according to claim 14, characterized in that: the detergent box has a bottom wall, the bottom wall is at least partly inclined, and the sterilizing device is arranged close to the lowest end of the bottom wall;

Preferably, the liquid outlet is arranged at the lowest end of the bottom wall, and the sterilizing device is arranged above the liquid outlet.
A washing machine according to claim 12, characterized in that: the sterilizing device is arranged outside the detergent box;

Preferably, the detergent box has a water permeable hole connecting the inside and outside of the detergent box, and the sterilizing device covers the water permeable hole and is arranged on the outer wall of the detergent box, and communicates with the water permeable hole.
A washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: it also includes a detergent box assembly, the detergent box assembly includes a detergent box and a detergent box chamber for accommodating the detergent box, and the inside of the sterilizing device is connected to the The detergent box chamber communicates for releasing a bactericidal substance into the detergent box chamber.
A washing machine according to claim 17, characterized in that the sterilizing device is arranged on the chamber of the detergent box.
A washing machine according to claim 18, characterized in that: the sterilizing device is arranged inside the chamber of the detergent box;

Preferably, the sterilizing device is arranged on the bottom wall of the detergent box chamber;

Preferably, the detergent box chamber has a drain port that communicates with the inside and outside of the detergent box chamber, and the sterilizing device is disposed close to the drain port.