Washing machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a washing machine. The washing machine includes: a whole machine, the whole machine having an opening and a washing cavity communicating with the opening; a water inlet assembly disposed inside the whole machine; a door seal assembly wound around one side of the opening facing the washing cavity, the door seal assembly communicating with the water inlet assembly, the door seal assembly having a spray head for spraying water into the washing cavity, the spraying direction of the spray head facing the inner wall of the washing cavity, wherein the door seal assembly further includes a door seal body wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body communicating with the water inlet assembly, the side of the door seal body facing the washing cavity having a mounting opening, the spray head being disposed at the mounting opening and not protruding from the opening end of the mounting opening. The present invention solves the problem in the prior art that the spray head of the washing machine is likely to scratch the clothes during the washing process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household electrical appliance equipment, and more particularly, to a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] For a washing machine with a spraying function, generally, an independent spray head is arranged inside the washing machine, or an additional spray head is arranged at the door seal to spray the clothes in the washing cavity.

[0003] However, the existing spray head structure at the door seal is relatively simple, and there is a protruding nozzle at the door seal to achieve the effect of spraying water.

[0004] This protruding spray head is likely to scratch the clothes, thus affecting the overall washing effect.

[0005] Therefore, in the prior art, there is a problem that the spray head of the washing machine is likely to scratch the clothes during the washing process. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The main object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine to solve the problem that the spray head of the washing machine in the prior art is likely to scratch the clothes during the washing process.

[0007] To achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine, including: an overall machine, the overall machine having an opening and a washing cavity communicated with the opening; a water inlet assembly, the water inlet assembly being arranged inside the overall machine; a door seal assembly, the door seal assembly being wound around one side of the opening facing the washing cavity, the door seal assembly being communicated with the water inlet assembly, the door seal assembly having a spray head for spraying water into the washing cavity, the spraying direction of the spray head facing the inner wall of the washing cavity, wherein the door seal assembly further includes a door seal body, the door seal body being wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body being communicated with the water inlet assembly, the side of the door seal body facing the washing cavity having an installation opening, the spray head being arranged at the installation opening, and the spray head not protruding from the opening end of the installation opening.

[0008] Further, the spray head includes a spray body, the spray body being installed at the installation opening, the side of the spray body facing the washing cavity having a spray surface, and at least one spray opening being arranged on the spray surface.

[0009] Further, the spray head further includes at least one installation leg, the installation leg being arranged at the edge of the spray body and extending towards the inside of the door seal body, and the installation leg and the side wall of the installation opening respectively having mutually matching clamping structures.

[0010] Further, the periphery of the spray surface is surrounded by at least two curves connected end to end in sequence, and the curvature radii of the two curves are different.

[0011] Further, the spray head has one or more spray openings. When there are multiple spray openings, the opening shape of at least one of the multiple spray openings is different from that of the other spray openings.

[0012] Further, on the side of the spray body away from the washing cavity, there is at least one convex structure. The convex structure has a spray channel. The first end of the spray channel communicates with the inside of the door seal body, and the second end of the spray channel has a spray opening.

[0013] Further, the cross-sectional area of the spray channel gradually increases in the direction towards the washing cavity; there is an included angle between the extending direction of the spray channel and the thickness direction of the spray body; there are multiple convex structures, and the multiple spray bodies are arranged at intervals.

[0014] Further, the door seal assembly further includes a door seal body. The door seal body is wound around the opening. The outer peripheral side of the door seal body communicates with the water inlet assembly, and the spray head is detachably connected to the door seal body.

[0015] Further, there are multiple installation openings and multiple spray heads, and different installation openings correspond to different spray heads.

[0016] Further, the opening shape of the spray opening of at least one of the multiple spray heads is different from that of the spray openings of the other spray heads; the multiple installation openings are all located in the upper half of the door seal body.

[0017] Further, the outer peripheral side of the door seal assembly has a communicating protrusion, and the communicating protrusion communicates with the water inlet assembly.

[0018] Applying the technical solution of the present invention, the washing machine in this application includes a whole machine, a water inlet assembly, and a door seal assembly. The whole machine has an opening and a washing cavity communicating with the opening; the water inlet assembly is arranged inside the whole machine; the door seal assembly is wound around the side of the opening facing the washing cavity. The door seal assembly communicates with the water inlet assembly. The door seal assembly has a spray head that sprays water towards the washing cavity, and the spraying direction of the spray head faces the inner wall of the washing cavity. Among them, the door seal assembly further includes a door seal body. The door seal body is wound around the opening. The outer peripheral side of the door seal body communicates with the water inlet assembly. The side of the door seal body facing the washing cavity has an installation opening, and the spray head is arranged at the installation opening, and the spray head does not protrude from the opening end of the installation opening.

[0019] When using the washing machine in this application, since the door seal assembly has a spray head that sprays water into the washing cavity and the door seal assembly is connected to the water inlet assembly, when it is necessary to spray and rinse the clothes in the washing cavity, the clothes can be sprayed with water through the spray head of the door seal assembly. Moreover, it can ensure that the design of the spray head is more flexible, so that the design of the spray orifice can be more diverse, and then ensure the spraying effect on the washing cavity. At the same time, since the door seal assembly in this application also includes a door seal body that is wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body is communicated with the water inlet assembly, and the spray head is detachably connected to the door seal body. That is to say, in this application, the spray head of the door seal assembly and the door seal body are separately arranged. By setting it like this, it can effectively ensure that the spray holes on the spray head can be more flexible in design and production, so that different structural designs can be made for the spray holes of the spray head, so as to ensure that the spraying range of the spray holes is wider, improve the spraying effect of the spray head, and then make the spraying coverage area in the washing cavity larger and ensure the washing effect of the clothes. At the same time, it will not contact the clothes in the washing cavity, so as to protect the clothes in the washing cavity. Therefore, the washing machine in this application effectively solves the problem that the spray head in the existing washing machine is easy to scratch the clothes during the washing process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 Shows a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 Shows a schematic structural diagram of the door seal assembly of the washing machine in this application;

[0023] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the door seal assembly of the washing machine in

[0024] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 An enlarged view of part A in

[0025] Figure 5 Shows a front view of the spray head of the door seal assembly of the washing machine in this application;

[0026] Figure 6 Shows a top view of the spray head of the door seal assembly of the washing machine in this application;

[0027] Figure 7 Shows a cross-sectional view of the spray head of the door seal assembly of the washing machine in this application;

[0028] Figure 8 The flowchart of the operation of the washing machine in a specific embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0029] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0030] 10, the whole machine; 11, the washing cavity; 20, the door seal assembly; 21, the spray head; 211, the spray opening; 212, the spray body; 2121, the spray surface; 2122, the convex structure; 2123, the spray channel; 213, the mounting leg; 22, the door seal body; 221, the mounting opening; 23, the connecting convex. Specific Embodiments

[0031] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0032] It should be pointed out that unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise stated, the orientation terms such as "upper, lower, top, bottom" are generally in the direction shown in the drawings, or in the vertical, perpendicular or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for the convenience of understanding and description, "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer of the contour of each component itself, but the above orientation terms do not limit the present invention.

[0034] In order to solve the problem of poor spraying effect of the spray head 21 during the washing process of the washing machine in the prior art, the present application provides a washing machine.

[0035] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, the washing machine in the present application includes the whole machine 10, the water inlet assembly and the door seal assembly 20. The whole machine 10 has an opening and a washing cavity 11 communicated with the opening; the water inlet assembly is arranged inside the whole machine 10; the door seal assembly 20 is wound around one side of the opening facing the washing cavity 11, the door seal assembly 20 is communicated with the water inlet assembly, the door seal assembly 20 has a spray head 21 for spraying water into the washing cavity 11, the spraying direction of the spray head 21 faces the inner wall of the washing cavity 11, wherein, the door seal assembly 20 further includes a door seal body 22, the door seal body 22 is wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body 22 is communicated with the water inlet assembly, one side of the door seal body 22 facing the washing cavity 11 has a mounting opening, the spray head 21 is arranged at the mounting opening, and the spray head 21 does not protrude from the opening end of the mounting opening.

[0036] When using the washing machine in this application, since the door seal assembly 20 has a spray head 21 that sprays water into the washing cavity 11 and the door seal assembly 20 is connected to the water inlet assembly, when it is necessary to spray and rinse the clothes in the washing cavity 11, the clothes can be sprayed with water through the spray head 21 of the door seal assembly. Moreover, it can ensure that the design of the spray head 21 is more flexible, so that the design of the spray orifice can be more diverse, and then ensure the spraying effect on the washing cavity 11. At the same time, since the door seal assembly 20 in this application further includes a door seal body 22, the door seal body 22 is wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body 22 is communicated with the water inlet assembly, and the spray head 21 is detachably connected to the door seal body 22. That is to say, in this application, the spray head 21 of the door seal assembly 20 and the door seal body 22 are separately arranged. By setting like this, it can effectively ensure that the spray holes on the spray head 21 can be more flexible in design and manufacture, so that different structural designs can be made for the spray holes of the spray head 21, which can ensure a wider spray range of the spray holes, improve the spraying effect of the spray head 21, and then make the spray coverage area in the washing cavity 11 larger and ensure the washing effect of the clothes. At the same time, it will not contact the clothes in the washing cavity 11, so as to protect the clothes in the washing cavity 11. Therefore, the washing machine in this application effectively solves the problem that the spray head 21 is prone to scratching the clothes during the washing process in the prior art washing machine.

[0037] It should be noted that in this application, while the water inlet assembly is communicated with the door seal assembly 20, it can also be directly communicated with the washing cavity 11. Or rather, the washing machine in this application has two ways of supplying water to the washing cavity 11. One is to directly drain water into the washing cavity 11 through the water inlet assembly, and the other is to drain water to the door body assembly through the water inlet assembly and spray water into the washing cavity 11 through the spray head 21 of the door seal assembly 20.

[0038] Moreover, in this application, the washing machine generally refers to a drum washing machine.

[0039] Furthermore, it should also be pointed out that in this application, when it is selected to drain water to the door body assembly through the water inlet assembly and spray water into the washing cavity 11 through the spray head 21 of the door seal assembly 20, when the washing machine completes the main washing process, it can enter the spray rinsing and dehydration stage. That is to say, while spraying water into the washing cavity 11 through the door seal assembly 20, the drainage assembly is opened and the clothes in the washing cavity 11 are dehydrated at the same time, so as to speed up the laundry process of the washing machine and save washing time.

[0040] Specifically, the operation method of the washing machine includes: a main washing program; after the main washing program is completed, it enters a weighing program. When the weight of the clothes is greater than the set value, a rinsing and dewatering program is run, and the water inlet component is connected to the washing cavity 11; when the weight of the clothes is less than or equal to the set value, a spraying, rinsing and dewatering program is run, and the water inlet component is connected to the door seal component 20. Moreover, the spraying, rinsing and dewatering program includes: a spraying and dewatering stage. In the spraying and dewatering stage, the door seal component 20 sprays water into the washing cavity 11 with a preset water spraying amount, and drives the cylinder body to rotate at a first preset speed V1 through a motor; a dewatering stage. After the spraying and dewatering stage ends, it enters the dewatering stage. In the dewatering stage, the water inlet component is closed, and the motor drives the cylinder body to rotate at a second preset speed V2; obtain the count value in the counter. When the count value is less than the preset count value, repeat the spraying and dewatering stage and the dewatering stage. When the count value is greater than or equal to the preset count value, the spraying, rinsing and dewatering program ends.

[0041] As Figure 8 shown, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the laundry operation program of the washing machine mainly includes: starting the washing machine, weighing the clothes in the washing cavity 11, and performing the main washing process. The main washing process mainly includes main washing water inlet, main body washing process and main washing drainage process. Moreover, after the main washing drainage process ends, weigh the load in the washing cavity 11 of the washing machine. When the load weight is less than or equal to 3 kg, perform eccentricity detection and weighing on the clothes in the washing cavity 11. And operate at a speed V1 and a spraying amount T1, then operate at a speed V2 for a duration of T2 for dewatering, and after operating 4 times, sprinkle the clothes in the washing cavity 11 to end the washing process. And it should also be noted that during the operation of this process, the washing machine drains water to the door seal component 20 through the drainage component, and sprays water into the washing cavity 11 through the spray head 21 of the door seal component 20. When the load weight is greater than 3 kg, perform main washing dewatering, rinsing water inlet, rinsing washing process and final dewatering respectively.

[0042] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the door seal body 22 is wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body 22 is communicated with the water inlet component, and the side of the door seal body 22 facing the washing cavity 11 has an installation opening 221, and the spray head 21 is arranged at the installation opening 221. And it should also be noted that in the present application, the side of the spray head 21 facing the installation opening 221 is the spraying section.

[0043] Optionally, the spray head 21 does not protrude from the opening end of the installation opening 221. The purpose of such a setting is to ensure that when the cylinder component in the washing machine rotates and drives the clothes to rotate, the spray head 21 will not rub or impact with the clothes, or in other words, it can ensure that the spray head 21 will not come into contact with the clothes, thereby being able to protect the clothes.

[0044] In a specific embodiment of the present application, both the installation openings 221 and the spray heads 21 are multiple, and different installation openings 221 correspond to different spray heads 21. By setting like this, it can effectively ensure that the spray range of the door seal assembly 20 in the washing cavity 11 is wider, and thus can ensure the washing or rinsing effect of the clothes.

[0045] Preferably, the opening shape of the spray orifice 211 of at least one of the multiple spray heads 21 is different from that of the spray orifices 211 of the other spray heads 21. By setting like this, it can effectively ensure that the directions or paths of the water sprayed by different spray heads 21 are different, so as to ensure that the coverage range of the water sprayed by the door seal assembly 20 on the washing cavity 11 is wider.

[0046] Further preferably, the multiple installation openings 221 are all located in the upper half of the door seal body 22. By setting like this, it can effectively reduce the requirement of the door seal assembly 20 for the water inlet pressure, thereby ensuring that the washing machine in the present application is more energy-saving and environmentally friendly. On the other hand, for a washing machine, the water inlet assembly is generally located above the washing machine, and the drainage assembly is generally located below the washing machine. Therefore, by setting like this, it is also to ensure that the internal structure of the washing machine can be more reasonably arranged, so as to ensure that the internal structure of the washing machine is more compact, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the washing machine and expands the washing space of the washing cavity 11.

[0047] Preferably, the spray head 21 has one or more spray orifices 211. When there are multiple spray orifices 211, the opening shape of at least one of the multiple spray orifices 211 is different from that of the other spray orifices 211. By setting like this, the spray range of each spray head 21 can be effectively expanded, so as to ensure the washing effect of the washing machine.

[0048] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the spray head 21 includes a spray body 212. The spray body 212 is installed at the installation opening 221. The side of the spray body 212 facing the washing cavity 11 has a spray surface 2121, and at least one spray orifice 211 is provided on the spray surface 2121. And, the spray head 21 further includes at least one installation leg 213. The installation leg 213 is arranged at the edge of the spray body 212 and extends towards the inside of the door seal body 22, and the installation leg 213 and the side wall of the installation opening 221 respectively have mutually matching clamping structures. Preferably, there are two installation legs 213, and the two installation legs 213 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the spray body 212.

[0049] Preferably, the clamping structure on the side wall of the installation opening 221 is a rib, and the clamping structure on the installation leg 213 is a buckle that cooperates with the rib.

[0050] Preferably, at least one convex structure 2122 is provided on the side of the spray body 212 away from the washing chamber 11. The convex structure 2122 has a spray channel 2123. The first end of the spray channel 2123 communicates with the inside of the door seal body 22, and the second end of the spray channel 2123 has a spray opening 211.

[0051] Optionally, the cross-sectional area of the spray channel 2123 gradually increases in the direction towards the washing chamber 11.

[0052] Optionally, there is an angle between the extending direction of the spray channel 2123 and the thickness direction of the spray body 212; there are a plurality of convex structures 2122, and the plurality of spray bodies 212 are arranged at intervals.

[0053] Optionally, the periphery of the spray surface 2121 is surrounded by at least two curves connected end to end in sequence, and the curvature radii of the two curves are different.

[0054] In a specific embodiment of the present application, the spray head 21 has a plurality of spray openings 211, and the spray openings 211 are designed in a flared shape. The angles of different spray openings 211 are different, and the water columns sprayed out and the distances sprayed forward are also inconsistent, thus expanding the spray coverage area of the washing chamber 11.

[0055] Optionally, a communicating convex 23 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the door seal assembly 20, and the communicating convex 23 communicates with the water inlet assembly.

[0056] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0057] 1. The structure is simple, and the spray area can be changed by changing the water outlet angle inside the spray opening;

[0058] 2. Multiple spray structures, and the water pressures of different spray heads are also different, so the spray coverage area of the washing chamber is larger and the spray effect is better;

[0059] 3. It can save washing time.

[0060] Obviously, the above-described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0061] It should be noted that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms are also intended to include the plural forms. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0062] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0063] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that, comprising: an overall machine (10), the overall machine (10) having an opening and a washing cavity (11) communicating with the opening; a water inlet assembly, the water inlet assembly being arranged inside the overall machine (10) and used for feeding water into the washing cavity (11); a door seal assembly (20), the door seal assembly (20) being wound around one side of the opening facing the washing cavity (11), the door seal assembly (20) communicating with the water inlet assembly, the door seal assembly (20) having a spray head (21) for spraying water into the washing cavity (11), the spraying direction of the spray head (21) facing the inner wall of the washing cavity (11), wherein, the door seal assembly (20) further includes a door seal body (22), the door seal body (22) being wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body (22) communicating with the water inlet assembly, one side of the door seal body (22) facing the washing cavity (11) having an installation opening (221), the spray head (21) being arranged at the installation opening (221), and the spray head (21) not protruding from the opening end of the installation opening (221); the spray head (21) has one or more spray openings (211), when there are multiple spray openings (211), at least one of the multiple spray openings (211) has a different opening shape from other spray openings (211); the spray head (21) includes a spray body (212), the spray body (212) being installed at the installation opening (221), one side of the spray body (212) facing the washing cavity (11) having a spray surface (2121), and at least one spray opening (211) being arranged on the spray surface (2121); one side of the spray body (212) away from the washing cavity (11) has at least one convex structure (2122), the convex structure (2122) having a spray channel (2123), a first end of the spray channel (2123) communicating with the inside of the door seal body (22), and a second end of the spray channel (2123) having the spray opening (211); the cross-sectional area of the spray channel (2123) gradually increases along the direction towards the washing cavity (11).

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, the spray head (21) further includes at least one installation leg (213), the installation leg (213) being arranged at the edge of the spray body (212) and extending towards the inside of the door seal body (22), and the installation leg (213) and the side wall of the installation opening (221) respectively having mutually matching clamping structures.

3. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, the periphery of the spray surface (2121) is surrounded by at least two curves that are sequentially connected end to end, and the curvature radii of the two curves are different.

4. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, There is an included angle between the extending direction of the spray channel (2123) and the thickness direction of the spray body (212); The convex structures (2122) are multiple, and the multiple spray bodies (212) are arranged at intervals.

5. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door seal assembly (20) further includes a door seal body (22), the door seal body (22) is wound around the opening, the outer peripheral side of the door seal body (22) is communicated with the water inlet assembly, and the spray head (21) is detachably connected to the door seal body (22).

6. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the installation openings (221) and the spray heads (21) are multiple, and different installation openings (221) correspond to different spray heads (21).

7. The washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The opening shape of the spray opening (211) of at least one of the multiple spray heads (21) is different from the opening shape of the spray openings (211) of the other spray heads (21); The multiple installation openings (221) are all located in the upper half of the door seal body (22).

8. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The outer peripheral side of the door seal assembly (20) has a communicating protrusion (23), and the communicating protrusion (23) is communicated with the water inlet assembly.

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