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A washing machine and washing method thereof

a technology of washing machine and washing method, which is applied in the field of washing machines, can solve the problems of increasing the cost of washing, increasing the time consumption of each washing process, and increasing the cost of cleaning, so as to simplify the washing procedure and improve the cleaning ra

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-30
XEROS LTD
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Benefits of technology

This invention is a washing machine and washing method that solves problems of inefficient and difficult washing procedures. It achieves 100% recycle of particles through blowing air towards the inner tub to separate them out, and uses multiple lifting ribs on the inner tub wall to blend particles and clothes more fully, improving the cleaning rate. Additionally, at the end of the washing process, clothes and particles can be dewatered and dehydrated simultaneously, simplifying the washing procedures. Overall, this invention simplifies washing procedures, improves cleaning rate, and is beneficial to recycling particles.

Problems solved by technology

In the method, the consumption of water is very great by simply draining water and re-adding clean washing water.
Meanwhile, the detergent contains a lot of chemical substances which are harmful to the environment.
Besides, each washing process is time-consuming and consumes more power.
Both the structure and washing procedures of the washing machines are quite complicated, and particles cannot be assured to be 100% recycled.

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embodiment 1

[0038]As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a washing machine, taking a roller washing machine as an example for detailed description in the embodiment, comprises a shell (not shown in the figure), an outer tub 1, an inner tub 2 arranged in the shell, and solid particles 3 as washing medium. Wherein, the outer tub 1 is fixed, mainly for holding water, and the inner tub 2 is arranged at the inner of the outer tub 1 for washing and is driven to rotate by a driving device 4. A water inlet (not shown in the figure) is arranged on the upper of the outer tub 1 for water inflow during washing and rinsing, and a water outlet (not shown in the figure) is arranged on the lower of the outer tub 1 for water draining after dewatering.

[0039]To be convenient for separating clothes 5 from particles 3, a circle of isolation tub 6 is arranged along the inner side of the inner tub 2 optionally. The clothes 5 are placed in the isolation tub 6. The bottom and top of the isolation tub 6 are fixedly connected wi...

embodiment 2

[0069]As shown in FIG. 5, the difference from Embodiment 1 is that the air outlet 12 of the air circulation channel 10 is arranged on the rear wall of the outer tub 1 while its air inlet 13 is arranged on the door 19 of washing machine. An air channel 21 for leading the air from the inner tub 2 to the air circulation channel 10 is arranged on the door 19 of the washing machine. One end of the air channel connects with the inner tub 2 while the other end connects with the air circulation channel 10. Thus, no need to arrange the port on the front wall of the inner tub 2, and arranging several ports on the bottom wall of the inner tub 2 is enough.

[0070]The air along the air circulation channel 10 blows into the inner tub 2 from the air outlet 12 on the rear wall of the outer tub 1 via the openings on the bottom wall of the inner tub 2. The air blows toward the clothes 5 and particles 3 in the inner tub 2. And, the clothes 5 are driven to be separated from the particles 3 preliminarily ...

embodiment 3

[0072]As shown in FIG. 6, a channel 22 is set on the door 19 of the washing machine. One end of the channel 22 is communicated with the inner tub 2 via the feeding hole 14 while the other end connected with the feeding channel 18. The channel 22 is slightly tilted upward, avoiding the particles 3 entering the channel 22 during washing.

[0073]When putting in the particles 3, the delivery pump and the feeding valve are started simultaneously. Thus, the particles 3 in the storage tank 15 are put into the inner tub 2 via the feeding channel 18 and the channel 22 on the door 19 of the washing machine by the delivery pump.

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Abstract

A washing machine and washing method thereof, comprising an inner tub, an outer tub and solid particles as washing medium. The inner tub, whose inner wall is arranged with lifting ribs protruding inward, rotates under the driving power of a driving device. Inside the washing machine, there is an air circulation channel, wherein, a fan is arranged. Both ends of the air circulation channel communicate to the inner tub. A discharge hole for recycling the particles and a feeding hole for putting in the particles are arranged at the front end of the inner tub. When the washing process comes to an end, both the clothes and particles can be dewatered and dehydrated simultaneously, so the washing procedures get simplified. Besides, blowing air towards the inner tub to separate and recycle the particles is conducive to 100% recycling of the particles.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a washing machine, in particular, to a washing machine utilizing particles in washing and a washing method thereof. It belongs to the technical field of washing machine.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]For washing method of traditional washing machines, water is taken as the washing medium; adding water and detergent into the washing machine, proceeding to wash, and draining the waste water in the washing machine by the dehydration function after washing, then re-adding clean water to continue washing or rinsing, and draining the water after the washing process is finished. In the method, the consumption of water is very great by simply draining water and re-adding clean washing water. Meanwhile, the detergent contains a lot of chemical substances which are harmful to the environment. Besides, each washing process is time-consuming and consumes more power.[0003]To overcome the shortcomings of the traditional washing machin...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06F35/00D06F39/08D06F39/02
CPCD06F35/00D06F39/088D06F39/026D06F35/006D06F37/06D06F37/267
Inventor HE, ZHENGBAOLAO, CHUNFENG
Owner XEROS LTD
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