Automatic washing test device

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic washing test device, including a washing mechanism, wherein the washing mechanism is provided with a control knob and a control button and a detergent chamber drawer, and the automatic washing test device also includes a detergent output mechanism and a control device, wherein the detergent output mechanism includes a detergent hopper, a solenoid valve located below the detergent hopper, a sensor, and a feed pipe connected between the detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer. The automatic washing test device of the present invention has a reasonable structural design, and can automatically complete the addition of detergent by providing a liquid detergent output mechanism and a powdered detergent output mechanism, and can realize the control of the control buttons and the control knob on the washing mechanism by providing a cylinder and a stepping motor, which can not only strictly control the test conditions to make the test results more accurate, but also can reduce the complicated labor of manually repeatedly operating to select the same parameters, thereby liberating labor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of clothing testing equipment, and in particular to an automatic washing testing device. Background Art

[0002] When testing the washing characteristics of clothing products, it is necessary to use a washing machine to simulate daily scenarios and conduct a certain number of washing tests on the clothing products to obtain the product's technical parameters such as color fastness, bonding fastness, and sewing fastness.

[0003] In the prior art, when washing multiple times, it is necessary to manually select some parameters of the washing machine each time, such as rotation speed, washing time, material, heating temperature, detergent, dehydration times, etc. to meet the characteristics of the tested product. Moreover, since the same product is tested many times, it is cumbersome, time-consuming and laborious to operate the washing machine every time. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic washing test device with a high degree of automation and safe and convenient operation.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic washing test device includes a washing mechanism, the washing mechanism is provided with a control knob and a control button and a detergent chamber drawer, the automatic washing test device also includes a detergent output mechanism and a control device, the detergent output mechanism includes a detergent hopper, a solenoid valve located below the detergent hopper, a sensor, and a feed pipe connected between the detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer. By providing an automatic detergent output mechanism and a control device on a traditional washing mechanism, i.e., a washing machine, when it is necessary to test the washing characteristics of a clothing product, after directly inputting parameters such as product type, washing times, and detergent type into the control device, the washing machine can automatically run and store data, thereby realizing the automation of washing testing and saving manpower.

[0007] Preferably, the detergent output mechanism includes a liquid detergent output mechanism for outputting liquid detergent and a powdered detergent output mechanism for outputting powdered detergent, the liquid detergent output mechanism includes a liquid detergent hopper, an electronic flow meter located below the liquid detergent hopper, a first solenoid valve, and a liquid detergent discharge pipe connected between the liquid detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer; the powdered detergent output mechanism includes a powdered detergent hopper, a second solenoid valve located below the powdered detergent hopper, a weight sensor located below the second solenoid valve, and a powdered detergent discharge pipe located between the powdered detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer. By providing the liquid detergent output mechanism and the powdered detergent output mechanism, liquid detergent and powdered detergent can be delivered separately, so that the test result is more accurate.

[0008] More preferably, a vibrator is installed below the powder detergent hopper. By providing the vibrator, the powder detergent can be prevented from getting stuck in the hopper and causing inconvenience.

[0009] Preferably, the automatic washing test device comprises a cylinder for controlling the control button and a stepper motor for controlling the control knob. The cylinder controls the button and the stepper motor controls the knob, which further frees up labor.

[0010] More preferably, a coupling is provided between the stepping motor and the control knob.

[0011] More preferably, the cylinder and the stepper motor are mounted on the washing mechanism via a mounting bracket, and a first protective cover is further provided above the cylinder and the stepper motor. In some embodiments, the mounting bracket includes a mounting plate for mounting the stepper motor and the cylinder and a connecting plate connecting the mounting plate and the washing machine.

[0012] More preferably, the automatic washing test device comprises a cylinder solenoid valve for controlling the cylinder and an air source triplet for supplying air to the cylinder.

[0013] More preferably, a second protective cover is installed above the washing mechanism, and the liquid detergent output mechanism, the powdered detergent output mechanism and the operation panel are installed on the second protective cover. The first protective cover is rotatably connected to the second protective cover.

[0014] More preferably, the control device is used to control the opening and closing of the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve, the cylinder solenoid valve and the washing mechanism, and the control device includes an operation panel. The control device can preset parameters such as product type, number of washes, type of detergent, etc., and the opening and closing of each component can be controlled by the control device.

[0015] Preferably, the automatic washing test device is also provided with an observation window and an emergency stop button.

[0016] Due to the adoption of the above technical scheme, compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are: the automatic washing test device of the present invention has a reasonable structural design, and can automatically add detergent by arranging a liquid detergent output mechanism and a powdered detergent output mechanism, and can control the control buttons and control knobs on the washing mechanism by arranging a cylinder and a stepper motor, which can not only strictly control the test conditions to make the test results more accurate, but also can reduce the complicated labor of repeated manual operation to select the same parameters, thereby liberating labor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of an automatic washing test device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged view of the automatic washing test device in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of the automatic washing test device from another perspective in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a front view of the automatic washing test device in the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a left view of the automatic washing test device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a right side view of the automatic washing test device of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 A top view of an automatic washing test device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Among them: washing machine-1, control knob-2, detergent chamber drawer-3, liquid detergent hopper-41, first solenoid valve-42, electronic flow meter-43, liquid detergent discharge pipe-44, powder detergent hopper-51, second solenoid valve-52, weight sensor-53, powder detergent discharge pipe-54, vibrator-55, cylinder-6, stepper motor-7, coupling-8, connecting plate-91, mounting plate-92, cylinder solenoid valve-10, air source triplet-11, operation panel-12, first protective cover-131, second protective cover-132, third protective cover-133, observation window-14, emergency stop button-15. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, device, product or equipment that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0028] See attached Figure 1-7 The automatic washing test device of this embodiment includes a washing mechanism 1, i.e., a conventional washing machine, a detergent output mechanism and a control device. The washing mechanism 1 is provided with a control knob 2, a control button and a detergent chamber drawer 3. The detergent output mechanism includes a detergent hopper, a solenoid valve located below the detergent hopper, a sensor and a feed pipe connected between the detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer 3. By providing an automatic detergent output mechanism and a control device on the conventional washing mechanism 1, i.e., a washing machine, when it is necessary to test the washing characteristics of a clothing product, after directly inputting parameters such as the product type, the number of washes, and the type of detergent into the control device, the washing machine can automatically operate, thereby realizing the automation of the washing test and saving manpower.

[0029] The detergent output mechanism in the present embodiment includes a liquid detergent output mechanism for outputting liquid detergent and a powdered detergent output mechanism for outputting powdered detergent, wherein the liquid detergent output mechanism includes a liquid detergent hopper 41, an electronic flow meter 43 below the liquid detergent hopper 41, a first electromagnetic valve 42, and a liquid detergent feed pipe 44 connected between the liquid detergent hopper 41 and the detergent chamber drawer 3; the powdered detergent output mechanism includes a powdered detergent hopper 51, a vibrator 55 installed below the powdered detergent hopper 51, a second electromagnetic valve 52 below the powdered detergent hopper 51, a weight sensor 53 below the second electromagnetic valve 52, and a powdered detergent feed pipe 54 between the powdered detergent hopper 51 and the detergent chamber drawer 3. By arranging the vibrator 55, it is possible to prevent the powdered detergent from getting stuck in the hopper and causing inconvenience. By arranging the liquid detergent output mechanism and the powdered detergent output mechanism, liquid detergent and powdered detergent can be transported separately, which is not only convenient but also makes the test result more accurate.

[0030] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the automatic washing test device in this embodiment includes a cylinder 6 for controlling the control button, a stepper motor 7 for controlling the control knob 2, a cylinder solenoid valve 10 for controlling the cylinder 6, and an air source triplet 11 for supplying air to the cylinder 6, and a coupling 8 is provided between the stepper motor 7 and the control knob 2. The control buttons of the washing machine are controlled by the cylinder 6, and the control knob 2 of the washing machine is controlled by the stepper motor 7, which further liberates labor.

[0031] In this embodiment, the cylinder 6 and the stepper motor 7 are mounted on the washing mechanism 1 through a mounting bracket, and a first protective cover 131 is further provided above the cylinder 6 and the stepper motor 7. In this embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a mounting plate 92 for mounting the stepper motor 7 and the cylinder 6 and a connecting plate 91 connecting the mounting plate 92 and the washing machine, and the mounting plate 92 and the connecting plate 91 are vertically arranged.

[0032] The control device is used to control the opening and closing of the first solenoid valve 42, the second solenoid valve 52, the cylinder solenoid valve 10 and the washing mechanism 1, and the control device includes an operation panel 12. Parameters such as product type, washing times, detergent type, etc. can be preset in the control device, and the opening and closing of each component can be controlled by controlling the operation panel 12.

[0033] A second protective cover 132 is installed above the washing mechanism 1. The liquid detergent dispensing mechanism and the powdered detergent dispensing mechanism and the operation panel 12 are installed on the second protective cover 132. An emergency stop button 15 is also installed on the side of the second protective cover 132 to further ensure the safety of the operation of the device. The first protective cover 131 is rotatably connected to the second protective cover 132.

[0034] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the automatic washing test device in this embodiment is further provided with a third protective cover 133 on the other side of the second protective cover 132 corresponding to the first protective cover 131 , and the third protective cover 133 is further provided with an observation window 14 .

[0035] The automatic washing test device of this embodiment adds a set of automatic equipment to the washing machine to complete the selection of washing parameters, and can achieve functions such as automatic addition of detergent and automatic start. The automatic washing test device is assembled by devices such as an operation panel 12, a cylinder 6, an electronic flowmeter 43, a weight sensor 53, and a vibrator 55. During the washing test, the tester only needs to select the type of test product and set parameters such as the number of washes on the operation panel 12. The control device will automatically match the parameters such as the number of revolutions, the number of dehydration times, the material, and the heating temperature that the washing machine should set, and complete the operation of the control buttons and the control knob 2 of the washing machine by controlling the cylinder 6 movement and the stepper motor 7 rotation through the PLC. The type and dosage of detergent can also be selected by controlling the electronic flowmeter 43 and the solenoid valve of the lower hopper to achieve the function of automatically adding detergent, thereby completing the control of the washing machine. It can reduce the complicated labor of manually repeatedly operating to select the same parameters and liberate labor.

[0036] The working process of the automatic washing test device in this embodiment is briefly described as follows:

[0037] The operator selects parameters such as product type, number of washes, type of detergent, etc. on the operation panel 12, and then selects to run. The control device will automatically match the required parameters. The control device rotates the control knob 2 to the corresponding position through the stepper motor 7, and operates the control button through the cylinder 6 to select various parameters of the washing machine such as the number of revolutions and the number of dehydration times. When powdered detergent is selected, the control device drives the second solenoid valve 52 to open the valve, and the weight sensor 53 transmits the weight information to the control device. When the dose set by the control device is reached, the second solenoid valve 52 is closed. The vibrator 55 ensures that the powder can smoothly fall through the powdered detergent discharge pipe 54 to the detergent chamber drawer 3 of the washing machine to complete the addition of powdered detergent. When liquid detergent is selected, the first solenoid valve 42 is opened, and the electronic flowmeter 43 transmits the dose information to the control device. When the dose set by the control device is reached, the first solenoid valve 42 is closed to complete the automatic addition of liquid detergent. After washing is completed, the control device automatically repeats the above operation to complete multiple washings. Finally, the tester takes out the tested product for testing and analysis.

[0038] The automatic washing test device of the present invention has a reasonable structural design. By arranging a liquid detergent output mechanism and a powdered detergent output mechanism, the detergent can be added automatically. By arranging a cylinder and a stepping motor, the control buttons and control knobs on the washing mechanism can be controlled. Not only can the test conditions be strictly controlled to make the test results more accurate, but also the complicated labor of repeated manual operation to select the same parameters can be reduced, thereby liberating labor.

[0039] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and their purpose is to enable people familiar with the technology to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and they cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic washing test device for realizing automatic addition of detergent and control of control buttons and control knobs on a washing mechanism, wherein a detergent compartment drawer is provided on the washing mechanism, characterized in that: The automatic washing test device comprises a detergent output mechanism and a control device, wherein the detergent output mechanism comprises a detergent hopper, a solenoid valve located below the detergent hopper, a sensor, and a feed pipe connected between the detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer; The detergent output mechanism includes a liquid detergent output mechanism for outputting liquid detergent and a powder detergent output mechanism for outputting powder detergent, wherein the liquid detergent output mechanism includes a liquid detergent hopper, a flow meter located below the liquid detergent hopper, a first solenoid valve, and a liquid detergent discharge pipe connected between the liquid detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer; the powder detergent output mechanism includes a powder detergent hopper, a second solenoid valve located below the powder detergent hopper, a weight sensor located below the second solenoid valve, and a powder detergent discharge pipe located between the powder detergent hopper and the detergent chamber drawer; A vibrator is also installed below the powder detergent hopper; the automatic washing test device includes a cylinder for controlling the control button and a stepper motor for controlling the control knob; a coupling is provided between the stepper motor and the control knob; The cylinder and the stepper motor are mounted on the washing mechanism through a mounting bracket, and a first protective cover is further provided above the cylinder and the stepper motor; the automatic washing test device comprises a cylinder solenoid valve for controlling the cylinder and an air source triplet for supplying air to the cylinder; a second protective cover is installed above the washing mechanism, and the liquid detergent output mechanism and the powdered detergent output mechanism are installed on the second protective cover; the control device is used to control the opening and closing of the first solenoid valve, the second solenoid valve, the cylinder solenoid valve and the washing mechanism, and the control device comprises an operation panel; an observation window and an emergency stop button are also provided on the automatic washing test device; The automatic washing test device is used to test the washing characteristics of clothing products. When in use, the operator selects the product type, washing times, and detergent type parameters on the operation panel, and then selects to run. The control device will automatically match the required parameters. The control device rotates the control knob to the corresponding position through the stepper motor, and selects various parameters such as the number of revolutions and the number of dehydration times through the cylinder action operation control button. When powdered detergent is selected, the control device drives the second solenoid valve to open the valve, and the weight sensor transmits the weight information to the control device. When the dosage set by the control device is reached, the second solenoid valve is closed. The vibrator is used to ensure that the powder can smoothly fall through the powdered detergent discharge pipe to the detergent chamber drawer of the washing mechanism to complete the addition of the powdered detergent; when liquid detergent is selected, the first solenoid valve is opened, and the electronic flow meter transmits the dosage information to the control device. When the dosage set by the control device is reached, the first solenoid valve is closed to complete the automatic addition of the liquid detergent; after washing is completed, the control device automatically repeats the above operation to complete multiple washings, and finally the tester takes out the tested product for testing and analysis.

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