Condenser of washing machine and washing machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and discloses a condenser of a washing machine and a washing machine. The condenser of the washing machine includes a condensing body, and the condensing body has a chamber; it also includes a condensing pipe, which is arranged on the condensing body, and the water inlet of the condensing pipe is connected with the chamber, and a water retaining structure is arranged in the chamber below the water inlet of the condensing pipe, and a water flow channel is arranged on the water retaining structure, and the water flow channel is connected with the chamber. When water enters the chamber from the condensing pipe and flows to the water retaining structure, part of the water flow will splash onto the side wall of the condensing body, washing away the wire scraps on the side wall of the condensing body, so that the wire scraps are discharged from the washing machine with the water flow, and part of the water flow flows through the water flow channel. The washing machine disclosed in the present invention can wash the condenser, prevent the wire scraps from entering the drying fan through the condenser, affect the normal operation of the drying fan, thereby reducing the overall drying efficiency of the washing machine, and prevent safety hazards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a condenser of a washing machine and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Most current washing machines have the functions of washing and drying. Generally speaking, when the washing machine is drying clothes, the air is heated by the heater, then enters the washing drum to absorb moisture and dry the wet clothes, and the air becomes hot and humid air. The hot and humid air then enters the condenser, where the hot and humid air is condensed and then flows back to the heater. This process is repeated until the clothes are dry.

[0003] Because the hot and humid air contains lint from clothes, after the washing machine has been used for a period of time, the lint is not completely discharged. Instead, some of it enters the condenser connected to the washing drum and sticks to the side walls of the condenser. It may even enter the drying fan through the condenser, affecting the normal operation of the drying fan, thereby reducing the overall drying efficiency of the washing machine and preventing safety hazards. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a condenser of a washing machine and a washing machine, which can clean the inner wall of the condenser to prevent the accumulation of wire scraps and ensure the normal operation of the condenser and the drying fan.

[0005] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A condenser of a washing machine comprises a condensing body having a chamber therein; and a condensing pipe, which is arranged on the condensing body and a water inlet of the condensing pipe is connected to the chamber, a water retaining structure is arranged in the chamber below the water inlet of the condensing pipe, a water flow channel is arranged on the water retaining structure, and the water flow channel is connected to the chamber.

[0007] The condenser of the washing machine is provided with a water retaining structure below the water inlet of the condensing body. When water enters the chamber from the condensing pipe and flows to the water retaining structure, part of the water flow will splash onto the side wall of the condensing body, washing away the lint on the side wall of the condensing body, so that the lint is discharged from the washing machine with the water flow, and part of the water flow flows through the water flow channel to wash the condensing body.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the condenser of the above-mentioned washing machine, a groove structure is provided on the water retaining structure, and the side wall of the groove structure is an arc-shaped structure.

[0009] By setting a groove structure on the water retaining structure, the side wall of the groove structure is an arc-shaped structure. When water flows into the groove structure, the water flows out along the arc-shaped structure, so that the water can be splashed to a higher height, thereby better washing away the wire scraps on the side wall of the condensation body.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the condenser of the above-mentioned washing machine, the water flow channel is arranged on a side of the water retaining structure close to the condensing body.

[0011] The water flow channel is arranged on one side of the water retaining structure close to the side wall of the condensation body, so that the water can flow along the side wall of the condensation body to flush the side wall of the condensation body directly below the water retaining structure, thereby avoiding the phenomenon that the side wall directly below the water retaining structure cannot be flushed due to the setting of the water retaining structure.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the condenser of the above-mentioned washing machine, the axis of the water flow channel is arranged along the vertical direction.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the condenser of the above-mentioned washing machine, the axis of the condenser tube coincides with the axial direction of the water flow channel.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the condenser of the washing machine, the water retaining structure is formed by the side wall of the condensing body being recessed toward the cavity of the condensing body. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0015] As a preferred solution for the condenser of the above-mentioned washing machine, the water retaining structure includes an upper wall, a lower wall and a connecting wall, the upper wall and the lower wall are both recessed toward the interior of the chamber, the groove structure is provided on the upper wall, the upper wall and the lower wall are connected to the chamber through a pipe, and the water flow channel is formed inside the pipe.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the condenser of the washing machine, a solenoid valve is provided on the condensing tube, and the water inlet and the flow rate of the water inlet of the condensing tube can be controlled by the solenoid valve.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the condenser of the above-mentioned washing machine, an air inlet is arranged at the bottom end of the condensing body, and an air outlet is arranged at the top end of the condensing body.

[0018] A washing machine comprises the above-mentioned condenser of the washing machine. The washing machine can flush the condenser to prevent the lint from entering the drying fan through the condenser, affecting the normal operation of the drying fan, thereby reducing the overall drying efficiency of the washing machine and preventing potential safety hazards.

[0019] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0020] The condenser of the washing machine proposed in the present invention is equipped with a water retaining structure below the water inlet of the condensing tube. When water enters the chamber from the condensing tube and flows to the water retaining structure, part of the water flow will splash onto the side wall of the condensing body, washing away the lint on the side wall of the condensing body, so that the lint is discharged from the washing machine along with the water flow. Part of the water flow flows through the water flow channel to wash the side wall of the condensing body.

[0021] The washing machine proposed by the present invention can flush the condenser to prevent the lint from entering the drying fan through the condenser to affect the normal operation of the drying fan. The overall drying efficiency of the washing machine is high, and safety hazards are prevented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a condenser of a washing machine provided by the present invention at an angle;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along line BB;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram of the center C;

[0025] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the condenser of the washing machine provided by the present invention from another angle;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view showing the water retaining structure of the condenser of the washing machine provided by the present invention.

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 1. Condensation body; 2. Condensation tube;

[0030] 11. Chamber; 12. Water retaining structure; 13. Air inlet; 14. Air outlet; 21. Water inlet;

[0031] 121, upper wall; 122, lower wall; 123, connecting wall; 124, pipeline;

[0032] 1211. Groove structure; 1241. Water flow channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0034] This embodiment provides a condenser for a washing machine. Figure 1It is a structural schematic diagram of a washing machine condenser provided by the present invention from an angle. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along line BB. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the condenser of the washing machine includes a condensing body 1, and the condensing body 1 has a chamber 11 ( Figure 2 The bottom of the condensing body 1 is provided with an air inlet 13, and the top of the condensing body 1 is provided with an air outlet 14. The air inlet 13 is connected to the washing drum of the washing machine, and the air outlet 14 is connected to the fan (not shown in the figure). Figure 2 As shown, the condenser of the washing machine also includes a condenser tube 2, which is arranged on the condenser body 1, and the water inlet 21 of the condenser tube 2 is connected to the chamber 11, and a water retaining structure 12 is arranged below the water inlet 21 of the condenser tube 2 in the chamber 11, and a water flow channel 1241 is arranged on the water retaining structure 12, and the water flow channel 1241 is connected to the chamber 11. A solenoid valve (not shown in the figure) is arranged on the condenser tube 2, and the water inlet and the flow rate of the water inlet can be controlled by the solenoid valve. In this embodiment, the inflow of humid hot gas and the discharge of water flow are both achieved through the air inlet 13.

[0035] When the washing machine is performing a drying operation, a humid and hot air flow is sucked into the chamber 11 from the air inlet 13, and the humid and hot air flow meets the condensed water flowing downward from the condenser 2, and the humid and hot gas condenses into liquid water. After most of the humid and hot gas is cooled, the gas is sucked into the fan through the air outlet 14, heated by the heating tube to become dry gas, and enters the washing drum to dry the clothes. The liquid water enters the washing drum through the air inlet 13 and is discharged out of the washing machine.

[0036] The condenser plays an important role in the drying process. The condensation effect of the condenser determines the overall drying effect, and the life of the condenser determines the life of the entire drying system. The hot and humid gas discharged from the washing drum is mixed with clothing lint and the like. The lint that enters the washing drum and is on the side wall of the condenser is washed away by the water retaining structure 12, which can prevent the accumulation of lint and prevent the lint from affecting the normal operation of the entire drying system. When the condenser of the washing machine is removing lint, a large amount of water is input through the condenser tube 2. When the water enters the chamber 11 from the condenser tube 2 and flows to the water retaining structure 12, part of the water flow will splash onto the side wall of the condensation body 1, washing away the lint on the side wall of the condensation body 11, so that the lint is discharged from the washing machine with the water flow, and part of the water flows through the water flow channel 1241.

[0037] Furthermore, if Figure 2 As shown, the water retaining structure 12 is formed by the side wall of the condensation body 1 being recessed toward the chamber 11 of the condensation body 1. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram at C in the figure is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the water retaining structure 12 includes an upper wall 121, a lower wall 122 and a connecting wall 123, and the upper wall 121 and the lower wall 122 are respectively connected to the connecting wall 123. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the upper wall 121 and the lower wall 122 are both recessed toward the interior of the chamber 11. A water channel 1241 is provided between the upper wall 121 and the lower wall 122, and both ends of the water channel 1241 are connected to the chamber 11. A groove structure 1211 is provided on the upper wall 121, and the side wall of the groove structure 1211 is an arc structure. When the water flows into the groove structure 1211, the water flows out along the arc structure, so that the water can be splashed to a higher height, thereby better washing away the wire scraps on the side wall of the condenser of the washing machine. Specifically, by Figure 3 It can be seen that water flows into the chamber 11 from the water inlet 21 and flows onto the water retaining structure 12. Since the diameter of the water flow channel 1241 on the water retaining structure 12 is relatively small, when flushing with a large flow of water, when the water flows into the chamber 11, the flow space of the water flow is relatively large. When passing through the water flow channel 1241 with a smaller diameter, part of the water will rush to the area of ​​the water retaining structure 12 where the water flow channel 1241 is not set, and will be splashed onto the side wall of the condensation body 1 by the water retaining structure 12, flushing away the lint on the side wall of the condensation body 1, and discharged from the washing machine with the water flow.

[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the condenser of the washing machine provided by the present invention from another angle, Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the figure is as follows: Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper wall 121 and the lower wall 122 are formed by the side wall of the condensation body 1 being recessed toward the chamber 11 of the condensation body 1. The upper wall 121 and the lower wall 122 are connected to the chamber 11 through a pipe 124, and a water flow channel 1241 is formed inside the pipe 124 (see Figure 3 ).

[0039] Figure 6 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the water retaining structure of the condenser of the washing machine provided by the present invention. Figure 6 As shown, the water flow channel 1241 is arranged on the side of the water retaining structure 12 close to the side wall of the condensing body 1. In this embodiment, the axis of the water flow channel 1241 is arranged in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the axis of the condensing tube 2 coincides with the axial direction of the water flow channel 1241. The arrangement of the above structure enables the water flow to flow along the side wall of the condensing body 1, flushing the side wall of the condensing body 1 directly below the water retaining structure 12, and avoiding the phenomenon that the side wall directly below the water retaining structure 12 cannot be flushed due to the arrangement of the water retaining structure 12.

[0040] This embodiment also provides a washing machine, including the above-mentioned washing machine condenser. The washing machine can flush the condenser to prevent the lint from entering the drying fan through the condenser, affecting the normal operation of the drying fan, thereby reducing the overall drying efficiency of the washing machine and preventing safety hazards.

[0041] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in more detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include more other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A condenser for a washing machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a condensation body (1), wherein the condensation body (1) has a chamber (11); and further comprises a condensation pipe (2), wherein the condensation pipe (2) is arranged on the condensation body (1), and a water inlet (21) of the condensation pipe (2) is communicated with the chamber (11); a water retaining structure (12) is arranged in the chamber (11) below the water inlet (21) of the condensation pipe (2); a water flow channel (1241) is arranged on the water retaining structure (12), and the water flow channel (1241) is communicated with the chamber (11); a groove structure (1211) is arranged on the water retaining structure (12), and the side wall of the groove structure (1211) is The water retaining structure (12) is formed by the side wall of the condensation body (1) being recessed toward the chamber (11) of the condensation body (1); the water retaining structure (12) comprises an upper wall (121), a lower wall (122) and a connecting wall (123); the upper wall (121) and the lower wall (122) are both recessed toward the interior of the chamber (11); the groove structure (1211) is provided on the upper wall (121); the upper wall (121) and the lower wall (122) are connected to the chamber (11) via a pipe (124); and the water flow channel (1241) is formed inside the pipe (124).

2. The condenser of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water flow channel (1241) is arranged on a side of the water retaining structure (12) close to the condensation body (1).

3. The condenser of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axis of the water flow channel (1241) is arranged along the vertical direction.

4. The condenser of the washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The axis of the condenser tube (2) coincides with the axial direction of the water flow channel (1241).

5. The condenser of the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A solenoid valve is provided on the condenser tube (2).

6. The condenser of the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: An air inlet (13) is provided at the bottom end of the condensation body (1), and an air outlet (14) is provided at the top end of the condensation body (1).

7. A washing machine, characterized in that: A condenser for a washing machine comprising any one of claims 1-6.

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