A dewatering device for a cleaning mechanism
By incorporating a drive mechanism and drainage structure into the flexible bag, the problem of difficult dehydration in the flexible washing chamber is solved, achieving efficient dehydration and cleaning.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311102364.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing flexible washing chambers cannot effectively dehydrate, and wash water easily remains on the inner and outer drum walls, leading to bacterial growth.
A flexible bag is connected to the first driving device, and dehydration is achieved by twisting the flexible bag. An impermeable structure and a drain outlet are set up, and combined with limiting parts, shielding plates, water guiding ribs and sealing components, the water is effectively discharged.
It achieves efficient dehydration of flexible bags, avoids contact between laundry and the inner drum, reduces bacterial growth, improves dehydration efficiency, and simplifies the cleaning process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of dehydration equipment technology, and more specifically to a dehydration device for a cleaning mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] In washing methods employing gentle rubbing, the flexible washing chamber reduces wear and tear on the clothes during washing. However, it cannot effectively remove excess water during spin-drying, unlike the centrifugal drying methods used in drum and pulsator washing machines, thus increasing the time required for subsequent air drying or tumble drying. Patent CN110241543A discloses a solution for twisting and dehydrating with a flexible washing net, but with existing washing nets, the squeezed-out washing water enters both the inner and outer tubs, leaving residue on the inner and outer tub walls, which is difficult to clean and prone to bacterial growth. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dehydration device for a cleaning mechanism, solving the technical problem that there is no dehydration device specifically designed for flexible washing chambers in the prior art.
[0004] This invention discloses a dehydration device for a cleaning mechanism, comprising an installation space, a flexible bag, and a first driving device;
[0005] The flexible bag is located within the installation space and is connected to the first driving device;
[0006] The first driving device causes the flexible bag to twist;
[0007] The flexible bag has a waterproof structure and is equipped with a drainage outlet.
[0008] Working Principle: During use, the first drive device rotates the flexible bag, causing it to twist as a whole. This continuous twisting of the bag's interior space squeezes out excess water from the laundry. After a period of time, the first drive device returns the flexible bag to its original position. By incorporating this first drive device, the flexible bag can be rotated to squeeze out water from the laundry, achieving dehydration and solving the technical problem of flexible bags being unable to dehydrate effectively. The waterproof structure of the flexible bag prevents the laundry from contacting the inner wall of the installation space. Compared to existing washing machines with inner and outer drum structures, it is easier to clean the laundry compartment. Washing water drains directly from the bottom drain outlet, preventing contact with other parts of the installation space and eliminating water accumulation, thus reducing bacterial growth.
[0009] Furthermore, the flexible bag is detachably installed within the mounting space of the main unit, and the flexible bag has an opening for adding and removing laundry items.
[0010] Furthermore, the flexible bag is provided with a limiting member connected to the installation space. The limiting member enables a portion of the flexible bag to remain stationary during rotation, facilitating the twisting of the flexible bag.
[0011] Furthermore, the limiting member is located at the top of the flexible bag.
[0012] Furthermore, there are at least two drain outlets.
[0013] Furthermore, the flexible bag is provided with a shielding disc corresponding to the drain outlet.
[0014] By setting up a baffle plate, the drain outlet can be blocked when spin-drying is not required, preventing water leakage during washing.
[0015] Furthermore, the shielding disc is connected to a second driving device.
[0016] By setting a second drive device, the baffle plate can be rotated, thereby adjusting the opening and closing of the drain outlet.
[0017] Furthermore, the shielding plate is equipped with a position detection element.
[0018] By setting a position detection device, the position of the shielding plate can be detected, thereby determining the open or closed state of the drain outlet.
[0019] Furthermore, the flexible bag is provided with water-guiding ribs.
[0020] By setting up water-guiding ribs, water can be guided while strengthening the squeezing of clothes, which can reduce the amount of water entering the clothes during the flow process and improve the dehydration efficiency.
[0021] Furthermore, the water-guiding ribs extend from the side wall of the flexible bag to the bottom drain outlet.
[0022] The washing water squeezed out of the laundry flows along the water-guiding ribs on the inner wall of the flexible bag to the drain outlet.
[0023] Furthermore, the flexible bag is provided with a sealing assembly for closing the opening of the flexible bag.
[0024] By setting up a sealing component, it is ensured that splashed washing water, foam, etc. during washing will not enter the main unit through the top opening.
[0025] Furthermore, the installation space is the space within the main unit that accommodates the flexible bag. After the flexible bag is placed into the installation space, the top limiting member of the flexible bag abuts against the installation space, the top of the flexible bag is fixed to the top of the installation space, and the lower end of the flexible bag remains in an unfolded state, which facilitates the placement of clothing.
[0026] Furthermore, the first driving device is located at the bottom of the flexible bag, and a third driving device is provided at the top of the mounting space, the third driving device being used to twist the top of the flexible bag.
[0027] By setting a third driving device, it can be used in conjunction with the first driving device to twist the flexible bag from two directions, achieving a better dehydration effect.
[0028] Furthermore, the host is provided with a drainage channel, one end of which is connected to the drain outlet.
[0029] A drainage channel is provided to drain the washing water inside the flexible bag to the wastewater tank or out of the main unit.
[0030] Furthermore, the other end of the drainage channel is connected to a sewage tank or floor drain to drain the washing water in the flexible bag into the sewage tank or out of the main unit.
[0031] Furthermore, a drain valve is installed inside the drainage channel.
[0032] Furthermore, a water receiving tray is provided at the bottom of the main unit, and the water receiving tray is located between the drainage channel and the drainage outlet.
[0033] By setting a water receiving tray, the drain outlet at the bottom of the flexible bag opens during dehydration, and the washing water flows from the drain outlet into the water receiving tray, and then flows from the water receiving tray into the drainage channel inside the main unit.
[0034] Furthermore, the flexible bag is connected to the first driving device via a rotating connector.
[0035] Furthermore, the rotating connector includes a first rotating connector disposed on the flexible bag and a second rotating connector disposed on the installation space, the second rotating connector being connected to the first driving device.
[0036] Furthermore, the first rotating connector is an insertion hole located at the bottom of the flexible bag, and the second rotating connector is a pin corresponding to the insertion hole.
[0037] Furthermore, the first rotating connector is a first gear fixedly disposed at the bottom of the flexible bag, and the second rotating connector is a second gear disposed within the installation space and connected to the first driving device.
[0038] Furthermore, the installation space is equipped with an air extraction device.
[0039] Furthermore, the air extraction device is connected to the drain outlet, or the flexible bag is provided with a separate air extraction port, and the air extraction device extracts the air from the flexible bag from the drain outlet or the air extraction port.
[0040] By setting up an air extraction device, when the flexible bag is driven to twist, the air extraction device is opened to extract air from the flexible bag, further reducing the space inside the flexible bag and accelerating the efficiency of wringing and dehydration.
[0041] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0042] 1. By setting a first driving device, the flexible bag can be twisted, thereby squeezing the water on the laundry and achieving dehydration, thus solving the technical problem that the flexible bag cannot be dehydrated;
[0043] 2. The limiting component ensures that a portion of the flexible bag remains stationary during rotation, facilitating the twisting of the flexible bag;
[0044] 3. By setting a drain outlet, the flexible bag twists and squeezes the clothes to remove water, and the water removed can be discharged directly from the drain outlet, improving the dehydration efficiency;
[0045] 4. By setting up a baffle plate, the drain outlet can be blocked when spin-drying is not required, preventing water leakage during washing;
[0046] 5. By setting a second drive device, the baffle plate can be rotated, thereby adjusting the opening and closing of the drain outlet;
[0047] 6. By setting a position detection component, the position of the baffle plate can be detected, thereby determining the open or closed state of the drain outlet;
[0048] 7. By setting water-guiding ribs, water can be guided while strengthening the squeezing of clothes, which can reduce water entering the clothes during the flow process and improve the dehydration efficiency;
[0049] 8. By setting up a sealing component, it is ensured that splashed washing water, foam, etc. during washing will not enter the main unit through the top opening;
[0050] 9. By setting a third driving device, it can be used in conjunction with the first driving device to twist the flexible bag from two directions, thereby achieving a better dehydration effect;
[0051] 10. A drainage channel is provided to drain the washing water inside the flexible bag to the wastewater tank or out of the main unit;
[0052] 11. By setting a water receiving tray, the drain outlet at the bottom of the flexible bag opens during dehydration, and the washing water flows from the drain outlet into the water receiving tray and then flows from the water receiving tray into the drain channel inside the main unit. Attached Figure Description
[0053] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the dehydration device of the present invention;
[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible bag structure of the present invention;
[0056] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the dehydration device structure in another embodiment of the present invention;
[0057] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible bag structure in another embodiment of the present invention.
[0058] In the above figures, the meanings of each mark are as follows: 1-installation space, 2-flexible bag, 3-first drive device, 4-opening, 5-limiting component, 6-drain outlet, 7-shielding plate, 8-second drive device, 9-water guide rib, 10-cap assembly, 11-drainage channel, 12-water receiving tray, 13-insertion hole, 14-pin, 15-first gear, 16-second gear. Detailed Implementation
[0059] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.
[0060] Example 1
[0061] The dehydration device of a cleaning mechanism used in this embodiment has the following specific structure: Figures 1-4 As shown, it includes an installation space 1, a flexible bag 2, and a first driving device 3;
[0062] The flexible bag 2 is located within the installation space 1, and the flexible bag 2 is connected to the first driving device 3;
[0063] The first driving device 3 causes the flexible bag 2 to twist;
[0064] The flexible bag 2 has a waterproof structure and is provided with a drainage outlet 6.
[0065] Working principle: During use, the first driving device 3 drives the flexible bag 2 to twist, causing the entire flexible bag 2 to twist and the internal space to continuously shrink, thereby fully squeezing out the water from the laundry. After a period of squeezing, the first driving device 3 drives the flexible bag 2 to return to its original position. By setting the first driving device 3, the flexible bag 2 can be twisted, thereby squeezing out the water from the laundry and achieving dehydration, solving the technical problem that the flexible bag 2 itself cannot dehydrate. The flexible bag 2 adopts a waterproof structure, which can prevent the laundry from contacting the inner wall of the installation space 1. Compared with existing washing machines with inner and outer drum structures, it is easier to clean the laundry holding space. The washing water is discharged directly from the bottom drain outlet 6, without contacting other parts of the installation space 1, and no water will remain in the installation space 1, reducing the growth of bacteria.
[0066] Example 2
[0067] This embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and a dehydration device for a cleaning mechanism has the following specific structure: Figures 1-2 The flexible bag 2 is detachably installed in the installation space 1 of the main unit. The flexible bag 2 has an opening 4 for adding and taking out laundry. The flexible bag 2 is provided with a limiting member 5 connected to the installation space 1. The limiting member 5 keeps part of the flexible bag 2 stationary during rotation, which facilitates the twisting of the flexible bag 2. The limiting member 5 is located at the top of the flexible bag 2. The installation space 1 is the space in the main unit for holding the flexible bag 2. After the flexible bag 2 is placed into the installation space 1, the top limiting member 5 of the flexible bag 2 abuts against the installation space 1, and the top of the flexible bag 2 is fixed to the top of the installation space 1. The lower end of the flexible bag 2 is kept in an open state with the bottom facing down. The flexible bag 2 is provided with a sealing assembly 10 for closing the opening 4 of the flexible bag 2.
[0068] By setting the cover assembly 10, it is ensured that the washing water, foam, etc. splashed during washing will not enter the main unit through the top opening 4.
[0069] Example 3
[0070] This embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the only change from Embodiment 2 is that the flexible bag 2 is provided with a shielding disc 7 corresponding to the drain outlet 6, and the shielding disc 7 is connected to a second driving device 8.
[0071] By setting up the shielding plate 7, the drain outlet 6 can be blocked when spin-drying is not required, thus preventing water leakage during washing.
[0072] By setting a second drive device 8, the shielding plate 7 can be rotated, thereby adjusting the opening and closing of the drain outlet 6.
[0073] Example 4
[0074] In this embodiment, which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the only change from embodiment 3 is that the shielding disk 7 is provided with a position detection element.
[0075] By setting a position detection component, the position of the shielding plate 7 can be detected, thereby determining the open or closed state of the drain outlet 6.
[0076] Example 5
[0077] In this embodiment, which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the only change from embodiment 2 is that the first driving device 3 is located at the bottom of the flexible bag 2, and a third driving device is provided at the top of the installation space 1. The third driving device is used to twist the top of the flexible bag 2.
[0078] By setting a third driving device, it can be used in conjunction with the first driving device 3 to twist the flexible bag 2 from two directions, thereby achieving a better dehydration effect.
[0079] Example 6
[0080] This embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, the only change from Embodiment 2 is that the main unit is provided with a drainage channel 11, one end of which is connected to the drain outlet 6. A water receiving tray 12 is provided at the bottom of the main unit, located between the drainage channel 11 and the drain outlet 6. The flexible bag 2 is connected to the first driving device 3 via a rotating connector. The rotating connector includes a first rotating connector disposed on the flexible bag 2 and a second rotating connector disposed on the installation space 1. The second rotating connector is connected to the first driving device 3. The first rotating connector is an insertion hole 13 disposed at the bottom of the flexible bag 2, and the second rotating connector is a pin 14 corresponding to the insertion hole 13.
[0081] By setting up the water receiving tray 12, the bottom drain port 6 of the flexible bag 2 opens during dehydration, and the washing water is discharged from the drain port 6 into the water receiving tray 12, and then flows from the water receiving tray 12 into the drain channel 11 inside the main unit.
[0082] Example 7
[0083] This embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the only changes are based on embodiment 6, such as... Figures 3-4 As shown, the other end of the drainage channel 11 is connected to the sewage tank, which is used to drain the washing water in the flexible bag 2 to the sewage tank. A drain valve is provided in the drainage channel 11. The first rotating connector is a first gear 15 fixedly installed at the bottom of the flexible bag 2, and the second rotating connector is a second gear 16 installed in the installation space 1 and connected to the first driving device 3.
[0084] The drainage channel 11 is provided to drain the washing water in the flexible bag 2 to the sewage tank or out of the main unit.
[0085] Example 8
[0086] This embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the specific structure is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the only change from Embodiment 7 is that the flexible bag 2 is provided with water-guiding ribs 9, which extend from the middle of the flexible bag 2 to the drain outlet 6.
[0087] By setting water-guiding ribs 9, water can be guided while strengthening the squeezing of clothes, which can reduce water from entering the clothes during the flow process and improve the dehydration efficiency.
[0088] The washing water squeezed out of the laundry flows along the water-guiding ribs on the inner wall of the flexible bag to the drain outlet.
[0089] Example 9
[0090] In this embodiment, which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the only change from embodiment 8 is that the installation space 1 is provided with an air extraction device, which is connected to the drain outlet 6, or the flexible bag is provided with a separate air extraction port, and the air extraction device extracts the air from the flexible bag from the drain outlet or the air extraction port.
[0091] By setting up an air extraction device, when the flexible bag 2 is driven to twist, the air extraction device is opened to extract air from the flexible bag 2, further reducing the space inside the flexible bag 2 and accelerating the efficiency of wringing and dehydration.
[0092] The above are the embodiments listed in this example. However, this example is not limited to the optional embodiments described above. Those skilled in the art can arbitrarily combine the above methods to obtain other various embodiments. Anyone can derive other various forms of embodiments based on the inspiration of this example. The above specific embodiments should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this example. The scope of protection of this example should be determined by the claims, and the specification can be used to interpret the claims.
Claims
1. A dewatering device for a cleaning mechanism, characterized by: The utility model relates to a flexible bag (2) and a first driving device (3) are arranged in the installation space (1). The flexible bag (2) is located in the installation space (1), and the flexible bag (2) is connected with the first driving device (3). The first driving device (3) drives the flexible bag (2) to twist. The flexible bag (2) is a water-tight structure, and a drainage opening (6) is arranged on the flexible bag (2). The flexible bag (2) is detachably arranged in the installation space (1) of the main machine, and an opening (4) for adding and taking washing articles is formed in the flexible bag (2). A limiting piece (5) connected with the installation space (1) is arranged on the flexible bag (2), and the limiting piece (5) enables the flexible bag (2) to keep still in part of the rotating process. A water guide rib (9) is arranged in the flexible bag (2), and the water guide rib (9) extends from the side wall of the flexible bag (2) to the bottom drainage opening (6). The flexible bag (2) is provided with a shielding disc (7) corresponding to the drainage opening (6). The shielding disc (7) is connected with a second driving device (8). The flexible bag (2) is connected with the first driving device (3) through a rotating connecting piece, the rotating connecting piece comprises a first rotating connecting piece arranged on the flexible bag (2) and a second rotating connecting piece arranged on the installation space (1), and the second rotating connecting piece is connected with the first driving device (3). The first rotating connecting piece is a socket (13) arranged on the bottom of the flexible bag (2), and the second rotating connecting piece is a bolt (14) corresponding to the socket (13). The first rotating connecting piece is a first gear (15) fixedly arranged on the bottom of the flexible bag (2), and the second rotating connecting piece is a second gear (16) arranged in the installation space (1) and connected with the first driving device (3).
2. A dewatering device for a cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover assembly (10) for closing the opening (4) of the flexible bag (2) is arranged on the flexible bag (2); an air extraction device is arranged in the installation space (1), the air extraction device is communicated with the drainage opening (6), or an air extraction opening is separately arranged on the flexible bag (2), and the air extraction device extracts air in the flexible bag (2) from the drainage opening or the air extraction opening.
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