Washing machine drum baffle and washing machine therewith

Abstract

The invention relates to a drum baffle and a washing machine having the same. The drum baffle includes a sheath and a bottom plate. The sheath and the bottom plate form a cavity having a hollow structure. The drum baffle is made by injection molding using one or more polymer adsorption materials, which may be used as a washing medium. The cavity of the drum baffle is internally filled with solid particles. The drum baffle includes a plurality of holes defined for communicating with the cavity of the drum baffle and an inner space of the inner drum of the washing machine to allow washing water to flow through. The drum baffle assists laundry to be rolled inside the inner drum, where the drum baffle and the solid particles inside adsorb and absorb soil in the laundry so as to achieve better washing results.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation application of PCT Patent Application Nos. PCT / CN2013 / 074321, filed Apr. 17, 2013, PCT / CN2013 / 074330, filed Apr. 18, 2013, and PCT / CN2013 / 074332, filed Apr. 18, 2013, which claims the priority of Chinese Patent Application Nos. 201220162935.6, filed Apr. 17, 2012, 201220171490.8, filed Apr. 20, 2012, and 201220177038.2, filed Apr. 24, 2012, respectively. Each of the above disclosures is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to home appliances, and in particular, to a drum baffle disposed on an inner drum of a washing machine and washing machines having the drum baffle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The background description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the present invention. The subject matter discussed in the background of the invention section should not be assumed to be prior art merely...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a drum baffle for a washing machine that eliminates the need to separate and recycle solid particles from laundry during the washing and rinsing processes. This simplifies the laundry process, reduces water consumption, and decreases manufacturing costs. The washing machine requires no additional particle recycling and storage apparatus, resulting in a simplified structure and lower overall weight.

Problems solved by technology

These processes uses large amount of water.

The detergents contain many chemical substances harmful to the environment.

Not only each washing process takes a long time to complete, but also the washing process consumes large amount of energy and water.

When the washing process ends, it may take a long time to separate the laundry from the solid particles, and completely recycle the solid particles back to the storage tank.

Separating and recycling of the solid particles from the laundry is a difficult and complicated process.

It usually takes a long time, and even so, it still can't completely separate the solid particles due to wrapping and intertwining of laundry.

This solid particle recycling process is very complicated and time consuming.

Moreover, such a method requires a particle recycling and storage apparatus, and further increases the size, the weight, and manufacturing cost of the washing machine.

Therefore, a heretofore unaddressed need exists in the art to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.

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