shoe washing machine

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and specifically relates to a shoe washing machine. The present invention aims to solve the problem that the existing shoe washing machine fixes shoes for washing in a way that is difficult to ensure the washing effect of the shoes. To this end, the shoe washing machine of the present invention includes a containing member and a brush assembly and a shoe fixing device arranged in the containing member. The shoe fixing device includes a connecting assembly, a mounting member and a plurality of fixing assemblies for fixing the shoes, wherein the mounting member is connected to the containing member, the plurality of fixing assemblies are respectively connected to the connecting assembly, the connecting assembly is connected to the mounting member in a rotatable manner, and the connecting assembly is configured to utilize the lever principle to make at least a part of the fixing assembly move back and forth when the brush assembly is brushing the shoes to increase the brushing area of ​​the shoes. Through the above-mentioned configuration, not only the brushable area of ​​the shoe surface is increased, improving the washing effect of the shoes, but also the shoe can be caused to rub back and forth relative to the brush, thereby improving the washing efficiency of the shoes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and particularly relates to a shoe washing machine. Background Art

[0002] A shoe washer is a device used to clean and / or dry shoes. Typically, in order to ensure that the shoes are adequately sprayed or scrubbed inside the shoe washer, in addition to the spraying and scrubbing devices, the shoe washer is also equipped with a shoe-fixing device to secure the shoes inside the machine for a comprehensive cleaning.

[0003] In this case, although washing the shoes in a fixed manner can prevent the shoes from moving inside the shoe washing machine and ensure effective washing of the shoes, the above-mentioned fixed washing method also makes the parts of the shoes exposed to the washing range of the washing device fixed and unchanged. When the size or style of the shoes changes or the area to be washed increases, the above-mentioned washing method will obviously cause local parts of the shoes to not be effectively washed, affecting the washing effect of the shoes.

[0004] Accordingly, this field needs a new shoe washing machine to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that the existing shoe washing machine cannot ensure the washing effect of the shoes by fixing the shoes for washing, the present invention provides a shoe washing machine, which includes a containing member and a brush assembly and a shoe fixing device arranged in the containing member, the shoe fixing device includes a connecting assembly, a mounting member and a plurality of fixing assemblies, the fixing assembly is used to fix the shoes, the mounting member is connected to the containing member, the connecting assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting member, the plurality of fixing assemblies are respectively connected to the connecting assembly, and the connecting assembly is configured to use the lever principle to make at least a part of the fixing assembly move back and forth when the brush assembly brushes the shoes to increase the brushing area of ​​the shoes.

[0006] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the connecting component includes a balancing member, which is pivotally connected to the mounting member, and the multiple fixing components are respectively connected to the balancing member so that when the balancing member swings relative to the mounting member, at least a part of the fixing components can move back and forth.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the balancing member is a cross bar, the middle part of the cross bar is pivotally connected to the mounting member, a part of the multiple fixing components is connected to one end of the cross bar, and another part of the multiple fixing components is connected to the other end of the cross bar.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the connecting assembly also includes a guide assembly, and the fixed assembly is connected to the balancing member through the guide assembly, and the guide assembly is configured to guide the fixed assembly to move in a straight line so as to make the fixed assembly move back and forth in a straight line direction when the balancing member swings relative to the mounting member.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the guide assembly includes a sliding member and a guide member, the guide member is connected to the accommodating member, the sliding member slides with the guide member, the sliding member is pivotally connected to the balancing member, and the fixing assembly is connected to the sliding member.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the guiding member is a sleeve structure, the sliding member is a sliding rod that slides with the sleeve structure, a sliding groove is provided on the sleeve structure, and the sliding rod is connected to the balancing member through the sliding groove.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above shoe washing machine, the connecting assembly further comprises a transmission connecting rod, one end of which is pivotally connected to the sliding member, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the balancing member.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the brush assembly includes a plurality of brushes, which are respectively installed in the accommodating member in a rotatable manner, and the brush includes a brush rod and bristles spirally arranged on the brush rod.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the fixing assembly includes a rod-shaped base, a support frame, a first elastic member and a locking member. The support frame, the first elastic member and the locking member are all arranged on the rod-shaped base in a sliding manner, and the first elastic member is arranged between the locking member and the support frame. At least a portion of the rod-shaped base can extend into the interior of the shoe and abut against one end of the shoe. The locking member is configured to be able to lock onto the rod-shaped base so that the support frame can be abutted against the other end of the shoe with the help of the first elastic member and thereby tighten the shoe.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned shoe washing machine, the fixing assembly also includes a pressing member capable of pressing the shoes, the pressing member includes a sleeve connected to the rod-shaped base, a pressing structure at least a portion of which extends into the sleeve, and a second elastic member arranged between the sleeve and the pressing structure, the second elastic member can elastically move the pressing structure and the rod-shaped base toward each other and thereby cause the pressing structure to press the shoes.

[0015] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, in the technical solution of the present invention, a shoe washing machine includes a housing member, a brush assembly disposed within the housing member, and a shoe fixing device. The shoe fixing device includes a connecting assembly, a mounting member, and a plurality of fixing assemblies for fixing the shoe, wherein the mounting member is connected to the housing member, the plurality of fixing assemblies are respectively connected to the connecting assembly, the connecting assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting member, and the connecting assembly is configured to utilize a lever principle to cause at least a portion of the fixing assembly to reciprocate when the brush assembly is scrubbing the shoe, thereby increasing the scrubbing area of ​​the shoe. In other words, in the above-mentioned shoe fixing device, the connecting assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting member to form a lever mechanism, so that the connecting rod assembly can utilize the lever principle to cause at least a portion of the fixing assembly to reciprocate when the brush assembly is scrubbing the shoe by means of friction between the brush assembly and the shoe, thereby increasing the amplitude of movement of the shoe relative to the brush assembly, thereby increasing the scrubbing area of ​​the shoe surface, enabling shoes of different sizes or styles to be reliably washed, improving the shoe washing effect, and increasing the applicability of the shoe washing machine to a variety of shoes. In addition, the reciprocating fixed component can also cause the shoes to rub back and forth relative to the brush, so that the shoe surface is brushed more times, improving the washing effect of the shoes and increasing the washing efficiency of the shoes.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting component includes a balancing member, which is pivotally connected to the mounting member to form a lever mechanism, and multiple fixed components are respectively connected to the balancing member, so that the balancing member can cause at least a part of the fixed component to move back and forth under the action of the lever principle, so that the shoes can move back and forth frictionally relative to the brush assembly under the drive of the balancing lever, thereby improving the brushing intensity of the brush assembly on the shoes, increasing the brushing range and improving the brushing efficiency.

[0017] Furthermore, the balancing member is a crossbar, the middle portion of which is pivotally connected to the mounting member. A portion of the plurality of fixed assemblies is connected to one end of the crossbar, and another portion of the plurality of fixed assemblies is connected to the other end of the crossbar. This allows the friction between the brush assembly and the shoe to reciprocate when the fixed assembly at one end of the crossbar is driven to reciprocate by the swinging motion of the crossbar. With respect to one end of the crossbar alone, the swinging crossbar reduces the resistance to the reciprocating motion of the fixed assembly, making it easier for the brush assembly to overcome the reaction force it encounters when rubbing against the shoe surface and driving the fixed assembly to move. Simultaneously, when the fixed assembly at the other end of the crossbar and the shoe fall, gravity promotes the rise of the fixed assembly and shoe at the opposite end, providing some power for the movement of the fixed assembly and increasing the friction frequency between the shoe and the brush assembly. Specifically, the combined action of the brush assembly and the lever mechanism (composed of the crossbar and the mounting member) significantly increases the brushing area and brushing frequency of the shoe, improving the shoe cleaning effect and increasing the efficiency of the shoe washer.

[0018] Preferably, the connecting assembly further comprises a guide assembly, through which the fixed assembly is connected to the balancing member, and the guide assembly is configured to guide the fixed assembly to move in a straight line. Through the above arrangement, on the one hand, the space occupied by the fixed assembly during reciprocating movement is reduced, which facilitates the arrangement of the brush assembly and saves the internal space of the accommodating member. On the other hand, when the fixed assembly moves in a straight line, the stroke of the brush assembly's frictional contact with the shoe is easily extended, thereby ensuring the working efficiency of the brush assembly. In addition, the above arrangement can also prevent the fixed assembly from changing direction and moving back and forth, thereby preventing the local position of the balancing member from being subjected to a large torque or destructive load, thereby shortening the service life of the balancing member. To a certain extent, it avoids the phenomenon of jamming when the balancing member and the fixed assembly are moving.

[0019] Furthermore, the guide assembly includes a sleeve and a slide rod that slidably engages with the sleeve. The sleeve is connected to the receiving member, and the fixed assembly is connected to the balancing member via the slide rod. This arrangement not only constrains the movement direction of the fixed assembly, but also greatly reduces the increase in the fixed assembly's movement resistance, ensuring smooth reciprocating movement of the fixed assembly. Furthermore, the slide rod increases the distance between the fixed assembly and the balancing member, increasing the free space around the fixed assembly and facilitating the placement of the brush assembly.

[0020] Furthermore, the guide assembly also includes a transmission connecting rod, one end of which is pivotally connected to the sliding member, and the other end is pivotally connected to the balancing member, which not only transmits the power generated when the balancing member swings to the fixed assembly, but also avoids the balancing member from swinging and contacting with the guide member, thereby causing the fixed assembly to get stuck or jammed during the reciprocating movement.

[0021] Preferably, the brush assembly comprises a plurality of brushes which are respectively mounted in the receiving member in a rotatable manner, and the bristles of the brushes are arranged on the brush rod in a spiral manner so as to further promote the reciprocating movement of the shoes when the brushes rotate.

[0022] Preferably, the fixing assembly can hold the shoe in place by abutting against both ends of the shoe, allowing the exterior of the shoe to be fully exposed to the washing chamber. This secures the shoe without interfering with the brush assembly's ability to scrub along the shoe surface. Furthermore, because one end of the fixing assembly abuts against the inner end of the shoe via the first elastic member, the fixing assembly can hold shoes of varying sizes in place, providing excellent adaptability.

[0023] More preferably, the fixing assembly further includes a compression member capable of pressing the shoe. This compression member can elastically abut against the sole of the shoe, thereby pressing the shoe against the fixing assembly, preventing the shoe from falling off the fixing assembly and ensuring reliable shoe installation. Furthermore, this elastic compression method can accommodate shoes with varying sole thicknesses, further ensuring the adaptability of the shoe fixing device to different shoes. This arrangement allows the shoe to be securely and tightly mounted to the fixing assembly, ensuring that the movement of the shoe and the moving assembly remain consistent and uninterrupted as the brush assembly brushes and drives the shoe back and forth. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the shoe washing machine of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the shoe fixing device of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a connecting assembly of a shoe fixing device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the connection assembly of the shoe fixing device of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing assembly of a shoe fixing device of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a fixing assembly of a shoe fixing device according to the present invention.

[0031] In the accompanying drawings: 1. accommodating member; 2. brush assembly; 21. brush rod; 22. bristles; 3. shoe fixing device; 31. mounting member; 32. connecting assembly; 321. balancing member; 322. guide assembly; 3221. first sleeve; 32211. slide groove; 3222. slide rod; 323. transmission connecting rod; 33. fixing assembly; 331. rod-shaped base; 3311. slot; 3312. cross bar; 3313. vertical bar; 332. support frame; 3321. supporting part; 3322. frame structure; 333. first elastic member; 334. locking member; 3341. locking slider; 3342. locking screw; 335. pressing member; 3351. second sleeve; 3352. pressing structure; 3353. second elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may adjust them as needed to suit specific applications.

[0033] Secondly, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside" and "outside" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0035] See first Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the shoe washing machine of the present invention. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the shoe fixing device of the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the shoe washing machine of the present invention includes a container member 1, a brush assembly 2, and a shoe fixture 3. A washing space is formed within the container member 1 to accommodate shoes and washing water. The brush assembly 2 and the shoe fixture 3 are both disposed within the container member 1. Specifically, the brush assembly 2 can scrub the shoes to clean the inner and outer surfaces of the shoes. The shoe fixture 3 includes a mounting member 31, a connecting assembly 32, and a plurality of fixing assemblies 33. The mounting member 31 is connected to the container member 1. The connecting assembly 32 is rotatably connected to the mounting member 31 to form a lever mechanism with the connecting assembly 32. The fixing assemblies 33 are used to secure the shoes. The plurality of fixing assemblies 33 are respectively connected to the connecting assembly 32 so that the fixing assemblies 33 can be indirectly connected to the mounting member 31 via the connecting assembly 32 and then mounted within the container member 1 via the mounting member 31. The connecting assembly 32 is configured to utilize a lever principle to cause at least a portion of the fixing assemblies 33 to reciprocate when the brush assembly 2 scrubs the shoes, thereby increasing the scrubbing area of ​​the shoes. In this case, when the shoe washer is in the washing mode, the brush assembly 2 scrubs the shoes, and the friction between the brush assembly 2 and the shoe surface causes the shoes to move. Simultaneously, the connecting assembly 32, under the action of the lever principle, causes at least a portion of the fixing assembly 33 to reciprocate, so that the shoe fixed to the fixing assembly 33 can reciprocate relative to the brush assembly 2. This allows the part of the shoe within the scrubbing range of the brush assembly 2 to be changed, thereby increasing the scrubbing area of ​​the shoe.

[0036] Regarding the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, it should be noted that the specific structural form of the lever mechanism composed of the connecting component 32 and the mounting member 31 is not limited. The specific structure of the connecting component 32 or the mounting member 31, the specific rotational connection method between the connecting component 32 and the mounting member 31, etc. can all be modified according to actual design requirements and usage requirements, as long as the lever mechanism assembled by the connecting component 32 and the mounting member 31 can meet the functional requirements of making the fixing component 33 move back and forth.

[0037] In one possible embodiment, the connecting component 32 is rotatably connected to the mounting member 31 through a spherical pair to form a lever mechanism. For example, the connecting component 32 includes a middle structure and protruding ends extending outward from opposite sides of the middle structure, the middle structure is connected to the ball head in the spherical pair, and a plurality of fixing components 33 are evenly arranged on each protruding end. The mounting member 31 is provided with a limiting groove that matches the above-mentioned ball head, so that the connecting component 32 and the mounting member 31 can be rotatably connected and assembled into a lever mechanism. Taking the installation orientation of the lever mechanism installed on a horizontal plane as an example, when the brush assembly 2 brushes the shoes, the fixing component 33 can move back and forth up and down. For the sake of convenience of description, the two parts that are located at both ends of the rotating connection point of the connecting component 32 and perform lifting and lowering movements are named as the first part and the second part, respectively, and a plurality of fixing components 33 are connected to the first part and the second part, respectively. In this case, during the shoe washing process, at least a portion of the shoes (such as the shoes fixed to the first part by the fixing assembly 33) are driven up / down by the brush assembly 2, thereby lifting the first part of the connecting assembly 32 upward, and under the action of the lever and the gravity of the shoes on the second part of the connecting assembly 32 and the fixing assembly 33, the second part falls downward, thereby causing the shoes on the second part to move downward. When the first part of the connecting assembly 32 rises to the highest point, the first part will fall under the gravity of the shoes in this part and the fixing assembly 33 (and / or the friction of the brush assembly 2), thereby causing the shoes on the second part to rise. Under the action of the brush assembly 2 and the lever, the two parts of the connecting assembly 32 are continuously moved back and forth, so that the multiple shoes fixed to the connecting assembly 32 can rub back and forth relative to the brush assembly 2.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the connection assembly 32 includes a balancing member 321. The balancing member 321 is pivotally connected to the mounting member 31, and multiple fixed assemblies are respectively connected to the balancing member 321. This allows the balancing member 321 to swing relative to the mounting member 31, causing at least some of the fixed assemblies 33 to reciprocate. Compared to the lever mechanism formed by the aforementioned spherical pair rotational connection, the lever mechanism formed by the pivotal connection has fewer degrees of freedom, and the swinging motion is significantly more certain and regular, enabling more stable and reliable reciprocating movement of multiple shoes.

[0039] Although the above two embodiments describe the multiple fixing assemblies 33 as being disposed on both sides of the lever mechanism's fulcrum (i.e., the rotational connection between the connecting assembly 32 and the mounting member 31), in reality, the specific distribution of the multiple fixing assemblies 33 on the lever mechanism is not limited. For example, the multiple fixing assemblies 33 can be disposed on only one side of the lever mechanism, with the other side of the lever mechanism simply being provided with a corresponding counterweight capable of reciprocating the side on which the fixing assemblies 33 are located.

[0040] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the latter preferred embodiment.

[0041] See below Figure 3 、 Figure 4 And continue to see Figure 2 , Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection assembly of the shoe fixing device of the present invention, Figure 4 FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the connection assembly of the shoe fixing device of the present invention. Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the balancing member 321 is a crossbar, the middle portion of which is pivotally connected to the mounting member 31 to form a lever mechanism. A portion of the plurality of fixing components 33 is connected to one end of the crossbar, and another portion is connected to the other end of the crossbar. As an example, the receiving member 1 includes a box-shaped housing and a fixing bracket ( Figure 2 Only the fixed bracket part is shown in the figure). The mounting member 31 is a base structure. As an example, the base structure includes a rectangular base plate and a pair of vertical plates arranged on the rectangular base plate, the pair of vertical plates are provided with through pivot holes, the cross bar is provided between the pair of vertical plates and is connected to the base structure by the insertion and rotation of the pivot shaft and the pivot hole, so that the cross bar and the base structure together form a lever mechanism. The number of fixed components 33 is even, and the multiple fixed components 33 are divided into two parts of the same number and respectively connected to the two ends of the cross bar so that the two ends of the cross bar reach a basic balance. For example, the number of fixed components 33 shown in the figure is two, and a fixed component is connected to each other at both ends of the cross bar, so that when the number of fixed components 33 is multiple, they can promote reciprocating movement of each other through the lever mechanism, and multiple shoes can be brushed back and forth by the brush component 2 without adding a mobile counterweight, a power source or other power device. In addition, achieving basic balance at both ends of the cross bar can also keep the swing frequency and amplitude of the cross bar stable and uniform during the swinging process, so that the fixed components 33 (including shoes) at both ends of the cross bar can well promote the falling or rising of the opposite ends, so that the brushing effect of the shoes at both ends of the cross bar is improved by the same amplitude, while increasing the brushing area of ​​the shoes and avoiding the problem of low reciprocating movement frequency of the shoes due to uneven swing of the lever, thereby ensuring the brushing efficiency of the shoes.

[0042] Those skilled in the art will be able to connect that, although the above-mentioned specific embodiment is described in conjunction with the example in which the balancing member 321 is a crossbar structure and the mounting member 31 is a base structure, this is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not constitute any limitation to the protection of the present invention. Without departing from the basic principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make adjustments to the embodiment to adapt to specific applications. For example, the mounting member 31 can also be a columnar structure connected to the containing member 1 with a pivot mounting position on the top, and the balancing member 321 can also be a connecting plate with a pivot structure on the bottom. The technical solution adjusted in this way does not deviate from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] Continue reading Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 Preferably, the connecting assembly 32 also includes a guide assembly 322. The fixed assembly 33 is connected to the cross bar through the guide assembly 322. The guide assembly 322 is configured to guide the fixed assembly 33 to move in a straight line, so that the fixed assembly 33 can move back and forth in a straight line when the cross bar swings relative to the base structure. Through the above arrangement, on the one hand, the space occupied by the fixed assembly 33 when it moves back and forth is reduced, which is convenient for arranging the brush assembly 2 and saving the internal space of the accommodating structure 1. On the other hand, when the fixed assembly 33 moves in a straight line, the stroke of the brush assembly 2 in frictional contact with the shoe can be extended, thereby ensuring the working efficiency of the brush assembly 2.

[0044] More preferably, the guide assembly 322 includes a sliding member and a guiding member. The guiding member is connected to the fixed bracket in the receiving member 1, the sliding member and the guiding member are slidably matched, and the fixing assembly 33 is connected to the crossbar through the sliding member.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, the guide member is a sleeve structure (i.e., a first sleeve 3221), and the sliding member is a slide bar 3222 that slides with the first sleeve 3221. The first sleeve 3221 is provided with a slide groove 32211, and the slide bar 3222 is connected to the cross bar through the slide groove 32211. The first sleeve 3221 is arranged along the reciprocating direction of the shoe. For example, when the lever mechanism is arranged on a horizontal plane and the shoe (i.e., the fixing assembly 33) reciprocates vertically, the first sleeve 3221 is arranged vertically. In this case, the connection between the slide bar 3222 and the cross bar is arranged to allow the cross bar to swing normally relative to the base structure. For example, the slide bar 3222 and the cross bar are connected together by a rotational connection or a flexible connection so that the connection position of the slide bar 3222 and the cross bar has a degree of freedom that allows the cross bar to swing, thereby preventing the slide bar 3222 from hindering the swinging of the cross bar when it slides.

[0046] More specifically, the slide bar 3222 is slidably embedded in the inner tube of the first sleeve 3221. The top end of the slide bar 3222 is connected to the fixed assembly 33, and the bottom end is pivotally connected to the crossbar through the slide slot 32211. When the crossbar swings, the slide bar 3222 guides the fixed assembly 33 to slide up and down along the sleeve, thereby limiting the movement trajectory of the fixed assembly 33 and allowing the shoe to move back and forth vertically.

[0047] Preferably, the connecting assembly 32 further includes a transmission connecting rod 323. One end of the transmission connecting rod 323 passes through the slide slot 32211 and is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the slide bar 3222, and the other end is pivotally connected to the end of the cross bar. Of course, to ensure the transmission performance of the transmission connecting rod 323, when installed, the angle between the transmission connecting rod 323 and the cross bar is greater than 0° and less than 90°. In the case of providing a transmission connecting rod 323, the number of transmission connecting rods 323 is not limited to one in the example, and the specific shape of the transmission connecting rod 323 can also be adjusted according to spatial layout requirements, power transmission requirements, etc.

[0048] In the above embodiment, those skilled in the art will appreciate that although the guide assembly 322 is described in conjunction with the first sleeve 3221 and the slide rod 3222, this is not limiting. In practice, the guiding method and specific structure of the guide assembly 322 can be set according to spatial layout requirements, power transmission requirements, etc., as long as the adjusted guide assembly 322 can guide the linear movement of the fixed assembly 33. For example, the guide member may also include a rack guide rail vertically fixed to the containing member 1 and a transmission gear meshed with the rack guide rail. The bottom of the fixed assembly 33 is slidably engaged with the guide rail and pivotally connected to the transmission gear. The transmission gear is also pivotally connected to the crossbar to facilitate vertical reciprocating movement of the fixed assembly 33 under the meshing transmission.

[0049] Continue reading Figure 1 In a specific embodiment, the brush assembly 2 includes multiple brushes, each of which is rotatably mounted within the receiving member 1 so as to scrub the shoes and drive them to move. In this case, to enhance the brush's effect on shoe movement, the brush preferably includes a brush rod and bristles spirally arranged on the brush rod, thereby further enhancing the brush's effect on shoe movement.

[0050] For example, if there are two fixing assemblies 33, the brush assembly 2 includes three brushes, each connected to the receiving member 1. A fixing assembly 33 is provided between each pair of adjacent brushes, so that the three brushes can clean both sides of two shoes. In actual use, the multiple brushes can provide power to the shoe and control the sliding direction of the shoe through differential rotation, counter-rotation, and other methods.

[0051] See also Figure 5and Figure 6 And continue to read Figure 2 , Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the fixing assembly of the shoe fixing device of the present invention, Figure 6 FIG is a side cross-sectional view of the fixing assembly of the shoe fixing device of the present invention. Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the fixing assembly 33 is configured as follows: the fixing assembly 33 includes a rod-shaped base 331, a support frame 332, a first elastic member 333, and a locking member 334. The support frame 332, the first elastic member 333, and the locking member 334 are all slidably disposed on the rod-shaped base 331, with the first elastic member 333 disposed between the locking member 334 and the support frame 332. At least a portion of the rod-shaped base 331 can extend into the interior of the shoe and abut against one end of the shoe. The locking member 334 is configured to be locked to the rod-shaped base 331 so as to abut the other end of the shoe with the aid of the first elastic member 333, thereby tightening the shoe. When the rod-shaped base 331 extends into the interior of the shoe and abuts against one end of the shoe, the support frame 332 can slide on the rod-shaped base 331 to abut against the other end of the shoe. In this case, the locking member 334 can be locked to a position on the rod-shaped base 331 close to the support frame 332, so that the support frame 332 can be tightly pressed against the end of the shoe by squeezing the first elastic member 333, so that the two ends of the shoe are respectively tightly pressed against the rod-shaped base 331 and the support frame 332, so that they are reliably tightened until the locking effect of the locking member 334 is released, and the shoe can be removed from the shoe fixing device.

[0052] Preferably, the locking member 334 includes a locking slider 3341 slidably disposed on the rod-shaped base 331 and a locking screw 3342. The locking slider 3341 is provided with a screw hole (not shown in the figure). The locking screw 3342 can be screwed into the screw hole to abut against the rod-shaped base 331, thereby locking the locking slider 3341 to the rod-shaped base 331. With this arrangement, after a user abuts one end of the shoe against the rod-shaped base 331, they can simply adjust the position of the locking slider 3341 on the rod-shaped base 331 to push the support frame 332 (including the first elastic member 333) toward the other end of the shoe until the support frame 332 is abutted against the other end of the shoe under the action of the first elastic member 333, thereby tightening the shoe. At this point, by tightening the locking screw 3342 on the locking slider 3341, the support frame 332 can be kept in a state of tightening the shoe, providing convenient operation and reliable fixation. Furthermore, the rod-shaped base 331 is sequentially provided with a plurality of slots 3311, into which locking screws 3342 abut to lock the locking slider 3341 to the rod-shaped base 331. This improves locking reliability and prevents the locking screws 3342 from scratching the surface of the rod-shaped base 331 due to prolonged direct abutment. Furthermore, by adjusting the distance between each pair of adjacent slots 3311, the approximate size of the shoe that the support frame 332 can support when the next slot 3311 is adjusted can be determined. Based on this, each slot 3311 corresponds to a corresponding shoe size, allowing the user to adjust the locking slider 3341 to a more precise locking position based on the shoe size. This avoids the problem of prolonged shoe securing due to repeated adjustments to the locking position of the locking member 334, thereby improving shoe securing efficiency and accelerating the overall shoe cleaning process.

[0053] Furthermore, the rod-shaped base 331 specifically includes a crossbar 3312 and a vertical bar 3313 connected to each other. At least a portion of the vertical bar 3313 can extend into the interior of the shoe and abut against one end of the shoe, allowing the crossbar 3312 connected to the end of the vertical bar 3313 to fully enter the shoe and support the shoe along the length of the shoe. The slot 3311 is a plurality of grooves arranged along the length of the crossbar 3312. The locking slider 3341 is slidably disposed on the crossbar 3312, and the screw hole on the locking slider 3341 is connected to the groove on the crossbar 3312, so that the locking screw 3342 can pass through the screw hole and enter the groove. The support frame 332 is slidably connected to the crossbar 3312, so that the support frame 332 can slide along the length of the shoe, thereby abutting against the other end of the shoe, tightening the shoe with one end abutting against the vertical bar 3313. Specifically, when the shoe is secured, the vertical rod 3313 and the support frame 332 respectively abut against the ends of the shoe. For example, the vertical rod 3313 abuts against the inner side of the shoe's toe, and the support frame 332 abuts against the inner side of the shoe's heel; or the vertical rod 3313 abuts against the inner side of the shoe's heel, and the support frame 332 abuts against the inner side of the shoe's toe, thereby tightening and securing the shoe. In other words, to secure the shoe, one end of the shoe is first abutted against the vertical rod 3313, and the support frame 332 on the crossbar 3312 is adjusted so that the support frame 332 abuts against the other end of the shoe, tightening the shoe. At this point, simply by adjusting the position of the locking member 334 and the first elastic member 333 and tightening the locking screw 3342, the support frame 332 is prevented from sliding on the crossbar 3312, thereby reliably maintaining the shoe's tightness. In order to ensure the reliability of the shoe when it is fixed, a bracket structure that matches the shape of the inner side of the shoe tail is provided on the vertical rod 3313, and the structure of the end of the support frame 332 close to the shoe toe is a curved rod that matches the shape of the inner side of the shoe toe, so that there can be sufficient abutment area between the support frame 332 and the vertical rod 3313 and the two ends of the shoe, so that the shoe can be clamped more stably and reliably.

[0054] The support frame 332 specifically includes a support portion 3321 (i.e., the curved rod adapted to the shape of the inner side of the toe cap) that abuts the end of the shoe, and a frame structure 3322 connected to the support portion 3321. The first elastic member 333 is a spring. Both the frame structure 3322 and the spring are slidably mounted on the crossbar 3312. For example, the frame structure 3322 may be provided with a through-structure, which is connected to the crossbar 3312 via a sliding fit between the through-structure and the crossbar 3312. The spring is slidably mounted on the crossbar 3312 and positioned within the inner frame of the frame structure 3322. A locking slider 3341 abuts one side of the inner frame of the frame structure 3322. The left end of the spring abuts the locking slider 3341, while the right end abuts the other side of the inner frame of the frame structure 3322, thereby tightening the locking slider 3341 and securing it relative to the inner frame of the frame structure 3322. In this case, the frame structure 3322 and the locking slider 3341 located in its inner frame form a relatively fixed whole with the help of the spring. When securing the shoe, the locking slider 3341 slides toward the toe of the shoe to push the support portion 3321. Alternatively, when the locking slider 3341 is locked, the toe of the shoe pushes the support portion 3321 toward the locking slider 3341 until the locking slider 3341 and the support portion 3321 are close enough to compress the spring. As the spring expands, the support portion 3321 abuts tightly against the interior of the toe of the shoe. At this point, the shoe tail is placed on the vertical rod 3313 to complete the shoe's securing. Of course, although the frame structure 3322 shown in the figure is a rectangular frame structure, this is not a limitation. Any structure that can simultaneously meet the abutment requirements of the locking slider 3341 and the spring and can connect the support portion 3321 to the locking slider 3341 and the spring can replace the frame structure 3322, such as a U-shaped frame structure, a U-shaped plate groove, etc.

[0055] Preferably, the fixing assembly 33 also includes a compression member 335 capable of compressing the shoe. The compression member 335 includes a second sleeve 3351 connected to the vertical rod 3313, a compression structure 3352 at least partially extending into the second sleeve 3351, and a second elastic member 3353 disposed between the second sleeve 3351 and the compression structure 3352. The second elastic member 3353 elastically moves the compression structure 3352 and the horizontal rod 3312 toward each other. Under the action of the second elastic member 3353, the compression structure 3352 is tightly pressed against the outside of the shoe (e.g., the bottom of the shoe), thereby pressing the stretched shoe against the rod-shaped base 331, thereby more securely securing the shoe.

[0056] Furthermore, the compression structure 3352 includes a compression rod arranged in the transverse direction and a connecting rod connected to the compression rod and arranged in the vertical direction. At least a portion of the connecting rod extends into the second sleeve 3351. The second elastic member 3353 is a spring connected to the connecting rod in a sleeve-type manner. The spring is arranged in the second sleeve 3351 in a compression manner so that the compression rod can be pulled downward by the spring when the spring expands, thereby being able to move toward the cross bar 3312. Furthermore, the top of the second sleeve 3351 is provided with a blocking structure, and the lower part of the connecting rod is provided with a limit block. The top of the spring abuts against the bottom of the blocking structure to limit the spring in the second sleeve 3351, and the spring is connected to the connecting rod in a manner that the bottom end abuts against the limit block. When the shoe is pressed by the pressing rod, the spring is in a compressed state. Since the top of the spring is blocked by the blocking structure, the expansion tendency of the spring can drive the connecting rod to move into the second sleeve 3351 by pushing the limit block downward, thereby making the pressing rod tightly abut against the sole of the shoe and pressing the shoe. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the structural setting method of the fixing assembly 33 is not unique. As long as the fixing assembly 33 can fix the shoe in a position close to the brush assembly 2, the fixing assembly 33 and the brush assembly 2 can be structurally adjusted according to actual layout requirements or washing needs. Changes in the structure and position of the fixing assembly 33 do not exceed the principles and protection scope of the present invention.

[0057] In summary, the shoe washing machine of the present invention includes a containing member 1, a brush assembly 2 and a shoe fixing device 3 arranged in the containing member 1. The shoe fixing device 3 includes a connecting assembly 32, a mounting member 31 and a plurality of fixing assemblies 33 for fixing shoes. The connecting assembly 32 includes a balancing member 321 and a guide assembly 322. Among them, the mounting member 31 is connected to the containing member 1. The plurality of fixing assemblies 33 are respectively connected to the balancing member 321, and the balancing member 321 is connected to the mounting member 31 in a rotational manner to form a lever mechanism. The guide assembly 322 can guide the fixing assembly 33 to move linearly, so that when the brush assembly 2 is brushing the shoes, the connecting assembly can use the lever principle to make at least a part of the fixing assembly 33 move back and forth in a linear direction to increase the brushing area of ​​the shoes, promote the reciprocating friction of the shoes relative to the brush, and make the shoe surface be brushed more times, thereby improving the washing effect of the shoes and enhancing the washing efficiency of the shoes.

[0058] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shoe washing machine, comprising A receiving member, a brush assembly and a shoe fixing device arranged in the receiving member, The shoe fixing device includes a connecting component, a mounting member and a plurality of fixing components. The fixing assembly is used to fix the shoes. The mounting member is connected to the receiving member, The connecting component is connected to the mounting member in a rotational manner, and the plurality of fixing components are respectively connected to the connecting component. The connecting assembly is configured to utilize a lever principle to cause at least a portion of the fixing assembly to reciprocate when the brush assembly is brushing the shoes, thereby increasing the brushing area of ​​the shoes; The connecting assembly includes a balancing member, the balancing member is pivotally connected to the mounting member, and the plurality of fixing assemblies are respectively connected to the balancing member; The balancing member is a crossbar, a middle portion of which is pivotally connected to the mounting member, a portion of the plurality of fixing components is connected to one end of the crossbar, and another portion of the plurality of fixing components is connected to the other end of the crossbar, so that when the friction between the brush assembly and the shoe causes the fixing component at one end of the crossbar to reciprocate, the fixing component at the other end can be driven to reciprocate by the swinging action of the crossbar; The connecting assembly further includes a guide assembly, the fixing assembly is connected to the balancing member via the guide assembly, and the guide assembly is configured to guide the fixing assembly to move linearly, so as to cause the fixing assembly to reciprocate in a linear direction when the balancing member swings relative to the mounting member; The brush assembly includes a plurality of brushes, and the plurality of brushes are respectively rotatably installed in the accommodating member.

2. The shoe washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide assembly includes a sliding member and a guiding member, the guiding member is connected to the accommodating member, the sliding member is slidably matched with the guiding member, the sliding member is pivotally connected to the balancing member, and the fixing assembly is connected to the sliding member.

3. The shoe washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guiding member is a sleeve structure, the sliding member is a sliding rod that is slidably matched with the sleeve structure, a sliding groove is provided on the sleeve structure, and the sliding rod passes through the sliding groove and is connected to the balancing member.

4. The shoe washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting assembly further comprises a transmission link, one end of which is pivotally connected to the sliding member, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the balancing member.

5. The shoe washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The brush comprises a brush rod and bristles arranged on the brush rod in a spiral manner.

6. The shoe washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a rod-shaped base, a support frame, a first elastic member and a locking member. The support frame, the first elastic member and the locking member are all slidably arranged on the rod-shaped base, and the first elastic member is arranged between the locking member and the support frame. At least a portion of the rod-shaped base can extend into the interior of the shoe and abut against one end of the shoe. The locking member is configured to be locked to the rod-shaped base so that the support frame can be abutted against the other end of the shoe with the help of the first elastic member and thereby tighten the shoe.

7. The shoe washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing assembly also includes a clamping member capable of compressing the shoe, the clamping member including a sleeve connected to the rod-shaped base, a clamping structure at least a portion of which extends into the sleeve, and a second elastic member arranged between the sleeve and the clamping structure, the second elastic member being capable of elastically moving the clamping structure and the rod-shaped base toward each other and thereby causing the clamping structure to compress the shoe.

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