Towel cleaning machine and method of using the same

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of sanitary ware, and specifically discloses a towel cleaning machine, including a cavity, a reel and a clamping mechanism for fixing one end of a towel to the reel, and a first rotating mechanism and a second rotating mechanism. The present invention also discloses a method for using the above-mentioned towel cleaning machine, including the following steps: (1) clamping, (2) cleaning, and (3) storage. The technical solution can clean, disinfect, spin dry, dry, and store towels, with high cleaning efficiency. After cleaning, the towels are soft, dry, clean, and wrinkle-free.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of sanitary ware, and specifically discloses a towel cleaning machine and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] Towels are one of the necessities of life. People need towels for wiping hands, washing faces, wiping furniture, etc. In daily life (including homes, hotels, and restaurants, etc.), users clean towels every once in a while. When cleaning towels, users generally soak the towels in hot water and detergent (such as washing powder, laundry detergent, disinfectant, etc.), rub and wash them, and then wring and dry them; or put a large number of towels and detergents into the washing machine for washing, spinning and drying.

[0003] Whether washing towels by hand or in a washing machine, the following problems exist: (1) When washing towels in a washing machine, a lot of wrinkles will appear on the towels after cleaning, which greatly affects the softness of the towels, reduces the user experience, and reduces the service life of the towels; (2) Existing washing machines are highly versatile and are not suitable for cleaning towels, especially face towels. This cleaning method is generally not chosen by users. (3) Existing manual cleaning methods are not only troublesome, but also have limited cleaning capabilities for towels, making it difficult to remove bacteria and viruses on towels. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a towel cleaning machine and a method of using the same, so as to solve the problem that a large number of wrinkles appear on the towels when the towels are cleaned by a washing machine.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is:

[0006] A towel cleaning machine comprises a cavity, in which a reel and a clamping mechanism for fixing one end of a towel to the reel are arranged, a first rotating mechanism capable of driving the reel to rotate away from its own center line, and a second rotating mechanism capable of driving the reel to rotate around its own center line.

[0007] The present invention also provides a method for using the towel cleaning machine, comprising the following steps:

[0008] (1) Clamping: Clamp one end of the towel onto the reel through the clamping mechanism;

[0009] (2) Cleaning: The first power mechanism controls the reel to rotate away from its own center line to clean the towel;

[0010] (3) Storage: The reel is controlled to rotate around its own center line so that the cleaned towel is wound on the reel; during storage, the air heating device is controlled to keep the cavity dry, and the disinfection element is controlled to disinfect the towel.

[0011] The working principle and beneficial effects of the towel cleaning machine and its use method are:

[0012] The applicant has found that when cleaning, if the towels are scattered in the cavity, the towels will be tangled and tangled, and various wrinkles will appear, which will affect the softness of the towel surface and the cleaning effect of the towel. Therefore, the cleaning machine starts from the distribution state of the towels in the cavity and clamps one end of the towel on the reel for cleaning, which can effectively reduce or even avoid the wrinkles of the towels and ensure the cleaning effect of the towels. In addition, when the first rotating mechanism drives the reel to rotate quickly, the towels can be spun dry without manual wringing and drying, saving manpower and having high cleaning efficiency for the towels.

[0013] In daily life, towels are usually hung on hooks or stacked in the bathroom for storage. Since the bathroom is relatively cool and humid, towels will become a hotbed for bacteria and viruses. When users use them, the towels are often damp and covered with bacteria and viruses, which is very detrimental to the health of users. For towels stored in a cool and humid room (especially the bathroom), no matter how frequently the towels are cleaned, it cannot be changed: when the user uses them, the towels are damp and covered with bacteria and viruses. Compared with the existing method of storing towels in a cool and humid bathroom, the cleaning machine can store the cleaned towels, and keep the cavity dry by controlling the air heating device, and disinfect the towels by controlling the disinfection part, thereby effectively delaying and inhibiting the growth of bacteria and viruses on the towels, so that when the user uses them, the towel taken out from the cavity is clean, warm and dry.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a clamp and a spring, a slot is provided on the reel for one end of the towel to be inserted into, one end of the clamp is hinged to one side of the slot, and the other end of the clamp is pressed against the other side of the slot by a spring. First, the slot facilitates the clamping of the towel, and can clamp towels of any size at any position of the reel. The user presses the clamp into the reel or flips the clamp out of the reel, and then inserts one end of the towel into the slot and releases the clamp, so that one end of the towel can be clamped on the reel quickly and firmly.

[0015] Furthermore, the cavity is provided with a water inlet and a drain outlet, and a liquid level sensor capable of sensing the water level in the cavity is also provided in the cavity to assist in controlling the water level in the cavity. The provision of the water inlet and the drain outlet facilitates the water inlet and the water outlet of the cavity. The liquid level sensor can assist in controlling the water level in the cavity. When the water level in the cavity reaches a set value, the water inlet is closed to control the water level in the cavity.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a disinfection part that can pass disinfectant into the cavity. The disinfectant is used to remove residual stains such as mites, bacteria and virus corpses on the towel, which can further improve the cleaning effect of the towel.

[0017] Furthermore, a water heating device is provided in the cavity to heat the water in the cavity. The provision of the water heating device can further improve the cleaning effect of the towel.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes an air inlet member capable of introducing compressed gas into the cavity. The compressed gas can promote the flow of water in the cavity, thereby further improving the cleaning effect of the towel.

[0019] Furthermore, the invention also includes an air heating device capable of heating the air in the cavity. When the air heating device is activated, the cleaned towel can be dried quickly, and the cavity can be kept dry during storage.

[0020] Furthermore, a sensor capable of sensing the water temperature and air temperature in the cavity is also provided in the cavity to assist in controlling the water temperature and air temperature in the cavity. The sensor capable of sensing the water temperature and air temperature in the cavity can further ensure the cleaning effect of the towel.

[0021] Further, the step (2) includes the following cleaning steps:

[0022] ① Preliminary cleaning: water is passed into the cavity, and the water heating device is started to heat the water; the reel is controlled to rotate away from its own center line by the first rotating mechanism to perform preliminary cleaning on the towel;

[0023] ② Deep cleaning: After the initial cleaning in step ①, the sewage in the cavity is discharged, and water is passed into the cavity again; the reel is controlled to rotate away from its own center line to perform deep cleaning on the towel; during the deep cleaning process, the air intake part is started to pass compressed gas into the cavity, and the disinfection part is started to pass disinfectant into the cavity to perform preliminary cleaning on the towel;

[0024] ③ Drying: drain the sewage in the cavity, control the reel to rotate away from its own center line, and dry the cleaned towels;

[0025] ④ Drying: Start the air heating device to dry the towel after spinning.

[0026] Compared with the existing washing machine or the existing manual cleaning method, the present technical solution can remove bacteria and viruses on the towel and achieve thorough cleaning of the towel. Compared with the existing technology that relies on the large amount of detergent to ensure the cleaning effect of the towel, the present technical solution controls the compressed air, temperature and the amount of disinfectant introduced to ensure the cleaning effect of the towel, so that the cleaned towel is soft, dry, clean and wrinkle-free. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chuck in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the reel, the chuck and the torsion spring in the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods:

[0032] The figure marks in the drawings of the specification include: cavity 1, water inlet 11, water outlet 12, air outlet 13, first motor 21, revolving driving wheel 22, revolving driven wheel 23, support frame 24, reel 3, slot 31, chuck 41, torsion spring 42, air heating device 51, water heating device 52, liquid level sensor 61, temperature sensor 62, second motor 71, self-rotating driving wheel 72, self-rotating driven wheel 73, ozone generator 81, air pump 82, three-way pipe 83, one-way valve 84, bubble generating device 85, sealing ring 91.

[0033] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a towel cleaning machine includes a cavity 1, an air inlet component, a disinfection component, a three-way pipe 83, an air heating device 51 and a water heating device 52.

[0034] The cavity 1 is open at both sides, and a water inlet 11, a water outlet 12 and a gas outlet 13 are formed on the side wall of the cavity 1. A water inlet electric control valve is provided on the water inlet 11, and a water outlet electric control valve is provided on the water outlet 12. The water inlet electric control valve may be an electric control valve of model FCD270A used in existing washing machines, and the water outlet electric control valve may be an electric control valve of model TY-P828 used in existing washing machines.

[0035] The air intake part is an air pump 82. The disinfection part is an ozone generator 81. The ozone generator 81 can be an ozone generator 81 of high-voltage discharge type with a model of OGP-TS5GA in the prior art.

[0036] The cavity 1 is provided with a bubble generating device 85, and a porous plate or bubble stone capable of converting compressed gas and ozone into bubbles is provided in the bubble generating device 85. The opening of the three-way pipe 83 is respectively connected with the ozone generator 81, the air pump 82 and the bubble generating device 85, and a one-way valve 84 is provided on the three-way pipe 83 to allow only compressed gas and ozone to enter the bubble generating device 85.

[0037] The air heating device 51 is installed above the reel 3, and the water heating device 52 is installed below the reel 3. The air heating device 51 and the water heating device 52 used in this embodiment can be a heating pipe with a model of 304 thickened stainless steel 220V3KW in the prior art. The air heating device 51 also includes a fan arranged above the heating pipe, and the fan can blow the hot air generated by the heating pipe toward the reel 3.

[0038] The cavity 1 is provided with four reels 3 and a clamping mechanism for fixing one end of the towel to the reels 3. Figure 2-4 As shown, the clamping mechanism includes a chuck 41, a torsion spring 42 and a connecting shaft. Matching connecting holes are opened on the reel 3, the chuck 41 and the connecting shaft. One end of the chuck 41 is hinged to one side of the slot 31 through the connecting shaft, and the other end of the chuck 41 (located in the reel 3) is pressed to the other side of the slot 31 through the torsion spring 42.

[0039] A liquid level sensor 61 and a temperature sensor 62 are also provided in the cavity 1, wherein the liquid level sensor 61 may be a water level sensor of model XQB45-95 in the prior art, and the temperature sensor 62 may be an NTC temperature sensor of model HY in the prior art.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning machine is also provided with a first power mechanism capable of controlling the reel 3 to rotate away from its own center line, and a second power mechanism capable of controlling the reel 3 to rotate around its own center line. The first power mechanism includes a first motor 21, a revolving driving wheel 22, a revolving driven wheel 23 and a support frame 24, the revolving driven wheel 23 and the support frame 24 are arranged opposite to each other in the cavity 1, and the revolving driven wheel 23 and the support frame 24 are respectively rotatably connected in the cavity 1, and sealing rings 91 are respectively provided at the connection between the revolving driven wheel 23, the support frame 24 and the cavity 1. Four symmetrically arranged mounting holes are respectively provided at the eccentric parts of the revolving driven wheel 23 and the support frame 24. Four rotating shafts are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the reel 3 by bolts. The rotating shaft on the left side passes through the mounting hole on the revolving driven wheel 23, and is sealed and rotationally connected to the revolving driven wheel 23; the rotating shaft on the right side passes through the mounting hole on the support frame 24, and is sealed and rotationally connected to the support frame 24. Sealing rings 91 are provided at the connection between the rotating shaft and the revolving driven wheel 23 and the support frame 24. The center of the revolving driving wheel 22 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor 21 by bolts, and the self-rotating driving wheel 72 is meshed with the self-rotating driven wheel 73. When the first motor 21 is started, the output shaft of the first motor 21 drives the revolving driving wheel 22 to rotate, and the revolving driving wheel 22 drives the revolving driven wheel 23 to rotate, so that the four reels 3 deviate from their own center lines (i.e., around the center lines) at the same time. Figure 1 The center line a) rotates.

[0041] The second power mechanism includes a second motor 71, a self-rotating driving wheel 72, and a self-rotating driven wheel 73. The center of the self-rotating driven wheel 73 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft on the left side by bolts, and the self-rotating driving wheel 72 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 71 by bolts. The self-rotating driving wheel 72 and the self-rotating driven wheel 73 are meshed. When the second motor 71 is started, the output shaft of the second motor 71 drives the self-rotating driving wheel 72, and the self-rotating driving wheel 72 drives the self-rotating driven wheel 73 to rotate, thereby rotating the reel 3 around its own center line (i.e., around the center line b).

[0042] The first power mechanism and the second power mechanism in this embodiment are not limited to the above structure. As long as the structure can realize the functions of the first power mechanism and the second power mechanism, this embodiment can be used.

[0043] This embodiment also discloses a method for using the towel cleaning machine, comprising the following steps:

[0044] (1) Clamping: The user presses the clamp 41 into the reel 3, and after feeding one end of the towel into the clamping slot 31, the user releases the clamp 41 and clamps one end of the towel on the reel 3. Then, the user clamps the next towel on the reel 3. When in use, different marks can be added to the reel 3, or different colors can be painted on it, so that the user can distinguish whose towel is wound on the reel 3 and what the towel on the reel 3 is used for.

[0045] (2) The cleaning steps include:

[0046] ① Preliminary cleaning: Close the water outlet electric control valve on the drain port 12, open the water inlet electric control valve on the water inlet 11, and let water into the cavity 1. When the water level in the cavity 1 reaches the set value of the liquid level sensor 61, close the water inlet electric control valve on the water inlet 11 and stop letting water into the cavity 1. Start the water heating device 52 to heat the water. When the water temperature in the cavity 1 reaches the set value of the temperature sensor 62, turn off the water heating device 52.

[0047] Subsequently, the first motor 21 is started, and the output shaft of the first motor 21 drives the revolution driving wheel 22 to rotate, and the revolution driving wheel 22 drives the revolution driven wheel 23 to rotate, so that the four reels 3 rotate around the center line a at the same time, and the towels are initially cleaned. During the initial cleaning process, the air pump 82 is started to pass compressed gas into the cavity 1, and the compressed gas is converted into bubbles in the bubble generating device 85 and passed into the cavity 1.

[0048] ② Deep cleaning: After the initial cleaning, open the water outlet electric control valve on the drain port 12 to drain the sewage in the cavity 1. After the sewage is discharged from the cavity 1, close the water outlet electric control valve on the drain port 12.

[0049] Subsequently, the water inlet electric control valve on the water inlet 11 is opened to allow water to flow into the cavity 1 . When the water level in the cavity 1 reaches the set value of the liquid level sensor 61 , the water inlet electric control valve on the water inlet 11 is closed.

[0050] During the deep cleaning process, the air pump 82 is started to pass compressed gas into the bubble generating device 85, and the ozone generator 81 is started to pass ozone into the bubble generating device 85. The compressed gas and ozone are first intersected and mixed in the three-way pipe 83 before entering the bubble generating device 85, and are converted into bubbles in the bubble generating device 85. During the deep cleaning process, ozone disinfects and sterilizes the towel, and then the residual stains such as mites and virus corpses on the towel are removed by combining bubble explosion and water flow.

[0051] ③ Drying: After deep cleaning, open the water outlet electric control valve on the drain port 12 to drain the sewage in the cavity 1. Then, start the first motor 21 again to make the four reels 3 rotate around the center line a at the same time to dry the towel.

[0052] ④ Drying: Start the air heating device 51 to dry the towel by heating the air. During the drying process, air circulation and heat exchange with the outside are carried out through the exhaust port 13 on the cavity 1.

[0053] (3) Storage: Start the second motor 71, the output shaft of the second motor 71 drives the self-rotating driving wheel 72, and the self-rotating driving wheel 72 drives the self-rotating driven wheel 73 to rotate, so that the four reels 3 rotate around the center line b, so that the cleaned towels are wound on the reels 3. And start (or start intermittently) the air heating device 51 to ensure a dry air environment in the cavity 1, and (intermittently) start the ozone generator 81 to regularly disinfect the towels. When using the towel, just take the towel clamped on the reel 3 off.

[0054] The above is only an embodiment of the present invention, and the common knowledge such as the known specific structure and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the structure of the present invention, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention, and these will not affect the effect of the implementation of the present invention and the practicality of the patent.

Claims

1. A towel cleaning machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cavity, in which a reel and a clamping mechanism for fixing one end of a towel to the reel are arranged, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a clamp and a spring, a slot for one end of the towel to be inserted into is provided on the reel, one end of the clamp is hinged to one side of the slot, and the other end of the clamp is pressed to the other side of the slot by a spring; the invention also comprises a first power mechanism capable of driving the reel to rotate away from its own center line, and a second power mechanism capable of driving the reel to rotate around its own center line; the first power mechanism comprises a first motor, a revolving driving wheel, a revolving driven wheel and a support frame, the revolving driven wheel and the support frame are arranged opposite to each other in the cavity, and the revolving driven wheel and the support frame are respectively rotatably connected in the cavity, and the revolving driven wheel and the support frame are respectively rotatably connected in the cavity, and the revolving driven wheel and the support frame are Sealing rings are provided at the connections with the cavity; four symmetrically arranged mounting holes are respectively opened at the eccentric parts of the revolving driven wheel and the support frame, and four rotating shafts are fixedly connected at both ends of the drum by bolts, the rotating shaft on the left side passes through the mounting hole on the revolving driven wheel, and is sealed and rotatably connected to the revolving driven wheel; the rotating shaft on the right side passes through the mounting hole on the support frame, and is sealed and rotatably connected to the support frame, and sealing rings are provided at the connections between the rotating shaft, the revolving driven wheel and the support frame; the center of the revolving driving wheel is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor by bolts, the self-rotating driving wheel and the self-rotating driven wheel are meshed, the first motor is started, and the output shaft of the first motor drives the revolving driving wheel to rotate, and the revolving driving wheel The driven wheel drives the revolving driven wheel to rotate, so that the four reels rotate simultaneously away from their own center lines; the second power mechanism includes a second motor, a self-rotating driving wheel, and a self-rotating driven wheel. The center of the self-rotating driven wheel is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft on the left side by bolts, and the self-rotating driving wheel is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor by bolts. The self-rotating driving wheel and the self-rotating driven wheel are meshed, and the second motor is started. The output shaft of the second motor drives the self-rotating driving wheel, and the self-rotating driving wheel drives the self-rotating driven wheel to rotate, so that the reel rotates around its own center line; it also includes a three-way pipe, an air inlet piece and a disinfection piece. A bubble generating device is provided in the cavity, and the openings of the three-way pipe are respectively connected to the disinfection piece, the air inlet piece and the bubble generating device The bubble generating device is provided with a porous plate or bubble stone that can convert compressed gas and ozone into bubbles; the cavity is also provided with a sensor that can sense the water temperature and air temperature in the cavity, so as to achieve the purpose of assisting in controlling the water temperature and air temperature in the cavity; during the deep cleaning process, the air pump is started to introduce compressed gas into the bubble generating device, and the ozone generator is started to introduce ozone into the bubble generating device. The compressed gas and ozone are first intersected and mixed in a three-way pipe before being introduced into the bubble generating device, and are converted into bubbles in the bubble generating device; during the deep cleaning process, ozone disinfects and sterilizes the towel, and then the residual stains such as mites and virus corpses on the towel are removed by combining bubble blasting and water flow.

2. A towel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cavity is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, and a liquid level sensor capable of sensing the water level in the cavity is also arranged in the cavity to achieve the purpose of assisting in controlling the water level in the cavity.

3. A towel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cavity is provided with a water heating device capable of heating the water in the cavity.

4. A towel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is an air heating device capable of heating the air in the cavity.

5. A method for using a towel cleaning machine using the towel cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: (1) Clamping: Clamp one end of the towel onto the reel through the clamping mechanism; (2) Cleaning: The first power mechanism controls the reel to rotate away from its own center line to clean the towel; (3) Storage: The reel is controlled to rotate around its own center line so that the cleaned towel is wound around the reel; during storage, the air heating device is controlled to keep the cavity dry, and the disinfection element is controlled to disinfect the towel.

6. The method for using a towel cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The step (2) includes the following cleaning steps: ① Preliminary cleaning: water is passed into the cavity, and the water heating device is started to heat the water; the reel is controlled by the first power mechanism to deviate from its own center line and rotate to perform preliminary cleaning on the towel; ② Deep cleaning: After the initial cleaning in step ①, the sewage in the cavity is discharged, and water is passed into the cavity again; the reel is controlled to rotate away from its own center line to perform deep cleaning on the towel; during the deep cleaning process, the air intake part is started to pass compressed gas into the cavity, and the disinfection part is started to pass disinfectant into the cavity to perform preliminary cleaning on the towel; ③ Drying: drain the sewage in the cavity, control the reel to rotate away from its own center line, and dry the cleaned towels; ④ Drying: Start the air heating device to dry the towel after spinning.

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