washing equipment

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of clothing processing equipment, and specifically provides a washing device. The present invention aims to solve the problem that it is difficult to arrange an internal external power supply and difficult to add a light source in existing washing equipment. To this end, the washing device of the present invention includes a fixed shell, which is installed in the interior of the washing device in contact with the washing water and in a position with relative movement with the washing water. A light-emitting lamp and a power supply module are provided on the fixed shell, and the light-emitting lamp is electrically connected to the power supply module. The power supply module is configured to generate electrical energy based on the relative movement of the fixed shell and the washing water, and then supply power to the light-emitting lamp. The washing device of the present invention can generate electrical energy by using the internal water flow, thereby enabling the light-emitting lamp to generate electricity and illuminate the interior of the washing device. Since it does not require the introduction of an external power supply into the working area of ​​the washing device, the design difficulty and processing difficulty of the washing device are reduced, the production cost is reduced, and the interior of the washing device is illuminated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and specifically provides a washing equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the washing process, if the outdoor environment is dark, such as when the washing machine is placed in a corner with insufficient light, it is difficult for the operator to see the washing status of the clothes inside the washing machine. This is especially true for some special clothes, such as wool sweaters, which are inherently fragile and cannot withstand strong impact. When the clothes are being washed, the operator needs to clearly see the specific washing status of the clothes inside the washing machine so that they can adjust the washing parameters to suit the washing of different clothes.

[0003] In the prior art, since the interior of the washing machine rotates, it is difficult to install an electric light on the inner drum, and an external power supply must be arranged for the light. In view of this, washing machines in the prior art usually do not have an internal light source. It is not that those skilled in the art do not want to set one up, but because it is too difficult and too expensive to arrange an external power supply for the light.

[0004] Accordingly, the art needs a new washing device to solve the problems of difficulty in arranging an internal external power supply and difficulty in adding a light source in existing washing devices. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that it is difficult to arrange an internal external power supply and to increase a light source in the existing washing equipment, the present invention provides a washing equipment, including a fixed shell, which is installed in the interior of the washing equipment in a position in contact with the washing water and has relative movement with the washing water, and a light-emitting lamp and a power supply module are provided on the fixed shell, the light-emitting lamp is electrically connected to the power supply module, and the power supply module is configured to generate electrical energy based on the relative movement of the fixed shell and the washing water, and then supply power to the light-emitting lamp.

[0006] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing device, the washing device is a pulsator washing machine, and the fixed shell is installed on the pulsator of the pulsator washing machine.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing equipment, a magnet slide is provided in the fixed shell, water outlets are provided at both ends of the magnet slide, the power supply module includes a permanent magnet and a coil, the coil is wound around the outside of the magnet slide, the permanent magnet is provided in the magnet slide, and can reciprocate along the magnet slide under the action of the washing water.

[0008] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing device, an elastic component is further fixed to the end of the magnet slideway, and the elastic component is arranged toward the inner side of the magnet slideway.

[0009] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the magnet slide is a linear slide, and the direction of the linear slide coincides with or is parallel to the tangential direction of the impeller.

[0010] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing device, the power supply module further includes a battery, the battery is fixed inside the fixed shell, the coil is electrically connected to the battery, and the battery is electrically connected to the light-emitting lamp.

[0011] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing device, the power supply module further includes a circuit board, which is fixed inside the fixed shell, the battery is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the light-emitting lamp.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the light-emitting lamp is an ultraviolet sterilization lamp.

[0013] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing device, the washing device is a pulsator washing machine, and the fixed shell is installed on the wall of the inner barrel of the pulsator washing machine.

[0014] In a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing device, the washing device is a drum washing machine, and the fixed shell is installed on the inner drum and / or water flow channel of the drum washing machine.

[0015] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that, in the technical solution of the present invention, the washing device includes a fixed shell, which is installed inside the washing device in a position in contact with the washing water and in relative motion with the washing water. A light-emitting lamp and a power supply module are provided on the fixed shell, the light-emitting lamp is electrically connected to the power supply module, and the power supply module is configured to generate electrical energy based on the relative motion between the fixed shell and the washing water, and then supply power to the light-emitting lamp.

[0016] Through the above-mentioned setting method, the washing equipment of the present invention can use the internal water flow to generate electricity, and then enable the light-emitting lamp to generate electricity to illuminate the interior of the washing equipment. Since it does not require the introduction of an external power supply into the working area of ​​the washing equipment, the design and processing difficulties of the washing equipment are greatly reduced, and the production cost is reduced. While illuminating the interior of the washing equipment, the competitiveness of the product is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The washing device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with a pulsator washing machine.

[0018] In the attached figure:

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the installation position of the fixed housing of the present invention inside the pulsator washing machine;

[0020] Figure 2 This is the first embodiment of the installation position of the fixed housing on the impeller of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is the second embodiment of the installation position of the fixed housing on the impeller of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of the fixed housing at AA;

[0023] Figure 5 The figure is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the fixed housing of the present invention on the drum of the drum washing machine.

[0024] List of reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Fixed shell; 11. Light-emitting lamp; 12. Power supply module; 121. Permanent magnet; 122. Coil; 13. Magnet slide; 131. Water outlet; 132. Elastic component; 2. Impeller; 3. Inner cylinder; 4. Water flow channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely intended to explain 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 these embodiments as needed to suit specific applications. For example, although the specification describes the embodiment using a set of coils wound around a fixed housing as an example, the present invention can obviously increase the number of coils to achieve a stronger power generation capability, as long as electricity can be generated to power the light-emitting lamp.

[0027] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] 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.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , the washing equipment of the present invention is described. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the fixed housing of the present invention inside the pulsator washing machine. Figure 2 This is the first embodiment of the installation position of the fixed housing on the impeller of the present invention. Figure 3 This is the second embodiment of the installation position of the fixed housing on the impeller of the present invention. Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross section of the fixed shell at AA.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in order to solve the problem that it is difficult to arrange an external power supply inside the existing washing equipment and it is difficult to add a light source, a washing machine is taken as an example to illustrate that the washing equipment of the present invention includes a fixed shell 1, which is installed in the interior of the washing equipment at a position in contact with the washing water and has relative movement with the washing water. Figure 1 As can be seen in the figure, the fixed housing 1 can be installed on the pulsator 2 of the pulsator washing machine, on the barrel wall of the inner barrel or on the water flow channel 4. Figure 4 It can be seen that a light-emitting lamp 11 and a power supply module 12 are arranged inside the fixed shell 1, a magnet slide 13 is arranged inside the fixed shell 1, and water outlets 131 are arranged at both ends of the magnet slide 13. The power supply module 12 includes a permanent magnet 121 and a coil 122. The coil 122 is wound around the outside of the magnet slide 13 and is electrically connected to the light-emitting lamp 11. The permanent magnet 121 is arranged in the magnet slide 13 and can reciprocate along the magnet slide 13 under the action of the washing water, so that the power supply module 12 generates electrical energy to supply power to the light-emitting lamp 11.

[0031] The advantage of the above arrangement is that when a pulsator washing machine washes clothes, it stirs the washing water back and forth. Due to the rotation of the pulsator 2, it is difficult to connect an external power supply to the washing machine because there is a risk that the wiring will be caught in the pulsator 2. In addition, in the inner drum of a pulsator washing machine, only the motor at the bottom needs to be powered, and there are no other devices that need power. Extending the power supply line for a lamp is obviously not worth the cost. However, the inventor of this application creatively thought that since the power required by the light-emitting lamp 11 is not high, directly converting the flow of washing water into electricity is sufficient to support the normal use of the lamp. This eliminates the need for an external power supply, rationally utilizes the kinetic energy of the internal washing water, and does not increase the overall energy consumption of the washing machine, thereby achieving the effect of killing two birds with one stone.

[0032] Further reference below Figures 2 to 4 , other embodiments of the washing device of the present invention are described.

[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in a possible embodiment, the magnet slideway 13 is a linear slideway, and the direction of the linear slideway coincides with or is parallel to the tangential direction of the impeller 2. Figure 4 As shown, in a possible embodiment, an elastic member 132 is further fixed to the end of the magnet slide 13. The elastic member 132 is arranged toward the inside of the magnet slide 13 and is preferably a spring. Of course, it can also be an elastic gasket, etc.

[0034] The advantage of the above-mentioned setting method is that the magnet slide 13 is set to be linear, which is more convenient for water to flow in. The direction of the linear slide coincides with or is parallel to the tangential direction of the impeller 2, and conforms to the flow direction of the washing water. Specifically, when the impeller 2 is stirred, although the water flow is chaotic, due to the rotation of the impeller 2, most of the water flow moves along the tangential direction of the impeller 2. At this time, the magnet slide 13 is set in the direction of most of the water flow, which can maximize the use of the power of the water flow. The elastic member 132 is set at the end of the magnet slide 13 so that the permanent magnet 121 will not often collide with the magnet slide 13 rigidly, thereby extending the service life. In addition, due to the presence of the elastic member 132, the permanent magnet 121 can be rebounded after passing through the coil 122 under the action of the washing water, so that it passes through the coil 122 again, maximizing the use of the kinetic energy of the washing water and enhancing the power supply capacity of the power supply module 12.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, in a possible embodiment, the setting direction of the magnet slide 13 can of course also be at a certain angle to the tangent direction of the impeller 2, such as 45°, 60°, etc.

[0036] The advantage of the above-mentioned setting method is that by setting a certain angle, although the kinetic energy of the water flow cannot be fully utilized, since the permanent magnet 121 will be swung when the impeller 2 rotates, the permanent magnet 121 can also be moved. When it is parallel to the tangential direction, the centrifugal force cannot move the permanent magnet. Therefore, if this part of the kinetic energy can balance or even be greater than the kinetic energy of the water flow lost due to the angle change, technical personnel in this field will set it to different directions to maximize the power generation capacity of the power supply module 12. Even if it is perpendicular to the tangential direction of the impeller 2, since the water flow is turbulent, part of the water flow will flow through the fixed shell 1. Therefore, the placement angle of the fixed shell 1 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, for example, it can be flexibly adjusted based on existing conditions such as gravity conditions (to flexibly reset the permanent magnet 121) and the actual internal structure of the washing machine.

[0037] Return to reference Figure 1 When the fixed shell 1 is fixed on the wall of the inner barrel, the principle is similar to that of the arrangement on the impeller 2, which can be as follows Figure 1 As shown, it is set along the tangential direction of the inner barrel cross section, and of course it can also be set at an angle, so that the effect of gravity can be applied. After the washing water lifts up the permanent magnet 121, the permanent magnet 121 can return to its initial position under the action of gravity. The setting method is similar to the setting on the impeller 2, and can be flexibly adjusted according to existing conditions.

[0038] The following is combined with Figure 4 , further expanding the washing device of the present invention. In one possible embodiment, the power supply module 12 further includes a battery (not shown in the figure), which is fixed inside the fixed housing 1. The coil 122 is electrically connected to the battery, which is electrically connected to the light 11. Furthermore, the power supply module 12 further includes a circuit board (not shown in the figure), which is fixed inside the fixed housing 1. The battery is electrically connected to the circuit board, which is electrically connected to the light 11.

[0039] The advantage of the above arrangement is that the battery allows the power generated by the power supply module 12 to be stored, thus preventing the light 11 in the washing machine from immediately stopping when the washing machine stops. The circuit board arrangement allows the user to control the on / off function or brightness of the light 11. Furthermore, the light 11 is not limited to lighting lamps (such as LED lamps, incandescent lamps, etc.), but can also be other functional lamps, such as ultraviolet germicidal lamps. By mixing ultraviolet germicidal lamps with lighting lamps, the user can selectively illuminate, sterilize, or perform both simultaneously.

[0040] It should be noted that, although the present invention is described with a pulsator washing machine as an example, the washing device of the present invention obviously also includes other devices, such as a drum washing machine, a washer-dryer, etc. Figure 5And further illustrate it by taking drum washing machine as an example, wherein, Figure 5 The figure is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the fixed housing of the present invention on the drum of the drum washing machine.

[0041] exist Figure 5 In the figure, the inner drum 3 of the drum washing machine can be set at the position shown in the figure, or on the water flow channel of the drum washing machine. The water flow channel of the drum washing machine is similar to the water flow channel 4 of the pulsator washing machine and belongs to the conventional technology in the field of washing machines. Therefore, it is not drawn. Its setting position can be flexibly adjusted according to the flow direction of the washing water, the direction of gravity, the specific actual internal structure, etc. The present application has already described the pulsator washing machine in detail. The arrangement method of the drum washing machine is basically the same and will not be repeated.

[0042] In summary, the washing machine of the present application utilizes the flow of washing water to power the power supply module 12, thereby illuminating the interior of the washing machine. This eliminates the need for an external power source and results in a simple, safe, and reliable structure. By configuring the light 11 as an ultraviolet germicidal lamp, the washing machine can also be sterilized. The addition of a battery allows for energy storage, allowing for illumination even when the washing machine is not in operation. The addition of a circuit board allows for more convenient user control of the light 11.

[0043] It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments are only used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above-mentioned structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0044] For example, in an alternative embodiment, the water flow channel 4 described in this application is not limited to Figure 1 The drainage channel shown in the figure can of course also be a water inlet channel, or an internal water circulation channel, etc., and since the interior of the channel does not require lighting, although Figure 1 The light source is placed in the center of the channel, but those skilled in the art can make reasonable improvements to the internal structure according to actual conditions so that the light can shine into the barrel. For example, it can be set at the connection between the channel and the inner barrel of the pulsator washing machine / the inner barrel 3 of the drum washing machine, or a transparent material structure can be set between the channel and the inner barrel of the pulsator washing machine / the inner barrel 3 of the drum washing machine so that the light can shine into the inner barrel of the pulsator washing machine / the inner barrel 3 of the drum washing machine. Those skilled in the art can design it flexibly. The present invention only explains that the power supply module 12 in the fixed shell 1 can generate electricity by using the water flow in the water flow channel 4. The specific arrangement position can be flexibly adjusted by those skilled in the art. These do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] For example, in another alternative embodiment, although the present invention Figure 4 It can be seen that there are two light-emitting lamps 11, two elastic members 132, one coil 122, one magnet slide 13, one permanent magnet 121, and two on each side of the water outlet 131. However, these numbers can obviously be increased or decreased. For example, the elastic member 132 can also be set at only one end, or two at each end, the coil 122 can be set in multiple groups, the magnet slide 13 can also be set in multiple groups, and the permanent magnet 121 can of course be set in multiple groups. The water outlet 131 on each side of the magnet slide 13 can also be 1, 3 or more. The simple increase or decrease in the number of these structures does not deviate from the principle of the present invention, and therefore will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] For example, in another alternative embodiment, the magnet slide 13 may of course not be a straight line, for example, it may be an arc shape, which is more in line with the flow direction of the washing water and is easier to install on the impeller 2, the inner barrel of the impeller washing machine or the inner barrel 3 of the drum washing machine. Those skilled in the art can make a choice according to actual needs. Slight changes in the structure and shape of the magnet slide 13 do not deviate from the principles of the present invention, and therefore will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] For example, in another alternative embodiment, although Figure 4 The permanent magnet 121 shown in the figure is a block structure, which is slidingly connected to the magnet slide 13. However, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can also set the permanent magnet 121 to a spherical magnetic bead, which is correspondingly rollingly connected to the magnet slide 13 to reduce friction resistance and enhance power generation capacity. These do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] 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 washing device, characterized in that The washing machine comprises a fixed housing, the fixed housing being installed in a position inside the washing device so as to be in contact with and move relative to the washing water. The fixed housing is provided with a light-emitting lamp and a power supply module. The light-emitting lamp is electrically connected to the power supply module. The power supply module is configured to generate electrical energy based on the relative movement between the fixed housing and the washing water, and then supply power to the light-emitting lamp. The washing device is a pulsator washing machine, and the fixed housing is mounted on the pulsator of the pulsator washing machine; A magnet slide is provided in the fixed housing, and water outlets are provided at both ends of the magnet slide. The power supply module includes a permanent magnet and a coil, and the coil is wound around the outside of the magnet slide. The permanent magnet is provided in the magnet slide and can reciprocate along the magnet slide under the action of the washing water. The magnet slideway is a linear slideway, and the direction of the linear slideway coincides with or is parallel to the tangential direction of the impeller; or the setting direction of the magnet slideway forms a certain angle with the tangential direction of the impeller; An elastic component is further fixed to the end of the magnet slideway, and the elastic component is arranged toward the inner side of the magnet slideway.

2. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The power supply module further includes a battery, which is fixed inside the fixed shell. The coil is electrically connected to the battery, and the battery is electrically connected to the light emitting lamp.

3. The washing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that The power supply module further includes a circuit board, which is fixed inside the fixed housing. The battery is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the light emitting lamp.

4. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The light-emitting lamp is an ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

Images