washing machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a washing machine, comprising: an inner tub having an air inlet; and an air supply component, the air supply component being detachably connected to the inner tub, wherein the air outlet of the air supply component communicates with the air inlet when the air supply component is connected to the inner tub. The present invention detachably connects the air supply component to the inner tub, allowing gas generated by the air supply component to be directly discharged into the inner tub, reducing or even preventing gas from flowing through the gap between the inner tub and the outer tub, and preventing gas from being unable to be discharged into the inner tub due to resistance in the gap between the inner tub and the outer tub. This greatly increases the amount of gas entering the inner tub, improves the efficiency of gas discharge into the inner tub, and increases the flow rate of gas entering the inner tub, so that when the gas enters the inner tub, it has a greater impact to disturb the washing water and laundry, thereby improving the washing effect.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In modern life, washing machines have become an essential household appliance. Most washing machines are equipped with a detergent box for adding detergent. The detergent box is connected to a water inlet component. The water inlet component injects water into the detergent box to dissolve and dilute the detergent to form washing water with detergent, and the washing water is then discharged into the inner barrel to participate in washing.

[0003] Since detergent is relatively thick, existing products often have problems such as insufficient detergent dissolution and uneven detergent in the washing water. In order to solve these problems, current technology proposes to add a bubble generating device to the washing machine, and use the bubbles generated by the bubble generating device to dissolve in the washing water to promote the dissolution of the detergent. For example, the bubbles are injected into the detergent box, and the bubbles are discharged into the inner barrel along the upper end of the inner barrel along with the washing water, or the outlet of the bubble generating device is set between the inner barrel and the outer barrel, and the bubbles enter the inner barrel along the water holes on the wall of the inner barrel along with the washing water between the inner and outer barrels.

[0004] Although the above method solves the problem of insufficient dissolution of detergent and uneven detergent in the washing water to a certain extent, whether the bubbles are thrown into the inner barrel along the upper end of the inner barrel or the bubbles enter the inner barrel along the water holes of the inner barrel between the inner and outer barrels, a large number of bubbles will be defoamed before entering the inner barrel, and the utilization rate of the bubbles will be greatly reduced, resulting in waste.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a washing machine, in which the air supply component and the inner barrel are detachably connected so that the gas discharged by the air supply component can be directly discharged into the inner barrel, thereby promoting the dissolution of detergent and improving the uniformity of detergent in the washing water.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0008] The present invention provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0009] an inner barrel having an air inlet hole;

[0010] An air supply component is detachably connected to the inner barrel, and when the air supply component is connected to the inner barrel, the air outlet of the air supply component is communicated with the air inlet.

[0011] In the above technical solution, at least one of the air inlet of the inner barrel and the air outlet of the air supply component is connected to an air pipe, and the air pipe is detachably connected to the other of the two or the two air pipes are detachably connected to each other;

[0012] Preferably, the washing machine further comprises an outer tub, the air supply component is located outside the outer tub, and an air pipe provided on the air supply component passes through a side wall of the outer tub and enters an area between the outer tub and the inner tub;

[0013] Preferably, the inner barrel has a plurality of the air inlet holes, the air pipe is an annular air inlet pipe, the annular air inlet pipe surrounds the outer wall of the inner barrel, the inner ring of the annular air inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of first holes, and the plurality of first holes are connected to the plurality of the air inlet holes in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the air inlet of the inner barrel is connected to an air inlet pipe, and the air outlet of the air supply component is connected to an air outlet pipe, and one of the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe can move in a direction away from or closer to the other;

[0015] Preferably, the air outlet pipe includes an air outlet pipe body and a sub-tube body movably mounted on the air outlet pipe body, and the sub-tube body can extend into or out of the outer barrel.

[0016] In any of the above technical solutions, the inner barrel has a first magnetic attraction portion, and the air supply component has a second magnetic attraction portion, and the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion are magnetically attracted to each other so that the inner barrel and the air supply component are connected;

[0017] Preferably, the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion are magnets respectively;

[0018] Preferably, one of the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion is a magnet, and the other is a metal part that can be attracted by a magnet.

[0019] In any of the above technical solutions, the first magnetic attraction part is arranged on the air inlet pipe of the inner barrel, and the air outlet of the air supply component is provided with an air outlet pipe, and the air outlet pipe includes an air outlet pipe body and a sub-tube body movably installed on the air outlet pipe body, wherein at least part of the second magnetic attraction part is arranged on the sub-tube body.

[0020] In any of the above technical solutions, the second magnetic attraction part generates a magnetic field and attracts the first magnetic attraction part when power is turned on, and connects the sub-tube body with the air intake pipe. When power is turned off, the second magnetic attraction part disconnects the sub-tube body from the air intake pipe.

[0021] In any of the above technical solutions, an elastic member is provided between the sub-tube body and the air outlet pipe body. When the second magnetic attraction part absorbs the first magnetic attraction part, the elastic member is stretched. When the second magnetic attraction part and the first magnetic attraction part are disconnected, the elastic member elastically recovers to drive the sub-tube body to be retracted into the air outlet pipe body.

[0022] In any of the above technical solutions, the second magnetic part includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, the first magnetic member is provided on the air outlet pipe body, and the second magnetic member is provided on the sub-tube body, the first magnetic member generates a magnetic field when powered on and attracts the second magnetic member, so that the sub-tube body is retracted into the air outlet pipe body and separated from the air inlet pipe, and the first magnetic member releases the second magnetic member when powered off, so that the second magnetic member and the first magnetic part are attracted to each other and the sub-tube body is connected to the air inlet pipe;

[0023] Preferably, the second magnetic part also includes an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the second magnetic member, and the other end is fixed to the air outlet pipe body and / or the first magnetic member. The second magnetic member is attracted to the first magnetic member under the action of the magnetic field of the first magnetic member and compresses the elastic member. When the first magnetic member is powered off, the second magnetic member is released and the elastic member is restored to drive the sub-tube body to extend out of the air outlet pipe body.

[0024] In any of the above technical solutions, the washing machine further includes a driving member connected to the inner barrel, and the driving member is used to drive the inner barrel to rotate to a position where the air outlet and the air inlet are relative to each other during the washing stage.

[0025] In any of the above technical solutions, the washing machine further comprises a dispensing device for dispensing detergent, the dispensing device has an air inlet, a water inlet and a water outlet, and the air supply component is connected to the air inlet and supplies air to the dispensing device.

[0026] In the present invention, the air supply component and the inner barrel are detachably connected. When the air supply component and the inner barrel are disconnected, the inner barrel can rotate freely without being restricted by the air supply component. When the air supply component and the inner barrel are connected, the gas generated by the air supply component can be directly discharged into the inner barrel through the air outlet and the air inlet. Compared with the existing solution in which the gas is discharged into the inner barrel through the inlet at the end of the inner barrel or the existing solution in which the gas is discharged into the inner barrel through the water inlet at the bottom of the inner barrel through the air pipe passing through the bottom wall of the outer barrel, the embodiment greatly reduces or even avoids the situation in which the gas flows in the gap between the inner barrel and the outer barrel, and avoids the situation in which the gas cannot be discharged into the inner barrel due to resistance in the gap between the inner barrel and the outer barrel, greatly increases the amount of gas entering the inner barrel, improves the efficiency of gas discharge into the inner barrel, and increases the flow rate of gas entering the inner barrel, so that the gas has greater impact when entering the inner barrel to disturb the washing water and washings, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0027] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a washing machine portion according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a sub-tube body in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic side view of the structure of a sub-tube body in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 is a simplified structural diagram of an air outlet pipe and an air inlet pipe in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a simplified structural diagram of a delivery device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of a delivery device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] 10. Washing machine;

[0037] 100, inner barrel; 110, outer peripheral wall of inner barrel; 120, air inlet;

[0038] 200, air supply component; 210, air outlet;

[0039] 310, air inlet pipe; 311, first magnetic portion; 320, air outlet pipe; 321, air outlet pipe body; 322, sub-tube body; 323, second magnetic portion; 3231, first magnetic member; 3232, second magnetic member; 3233, elastic member;

[0040] 400, outer barrel; 410, outer barrel cover;

[0041] 500. Gas supply device;

[0042] 600, delivery device; 610, air inlet; 620, water inlet; 630, water outlet.

[0043] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] The washing machine 10 according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] Example 1

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a washing machine 10, wherein the washing machine 10 can be a drum washing machine 10, a pulsator washing machine 10, a washer-dryer, etc., which is not specifically limited here.

[0050] The washing machine 10 includes an inner barrel 100 and an air supply component 200. The inner barrel 100 is used to hold laundry. In some specific embodiments, the inner barrel 100 can hold both laundry and washing water. No water holes are provided on the side walls of such an inner barrel 100. In other specific embodiments, the washing machine 10 also includes an outer barrel 400. The inner barrel 100 is rotatably arranged in the outer barrel 400. Water holes are distributed on the inner barrel 100 and communicated with the outer barrel 400, so that washing water can flow between the inner barrel 100 and the outer barrel 400.

[0051] The inner barrel 100 has an air inlet 120, and the air supply component 200 and the inner barrel 100 are detachably connected. When the air supply component 200 and the inner barrel 100 are connected, the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 is connected to the air inlet 120, so that the gas generated by the air supply component 200 can be discharged into the inner barrel 100 through the air outlet 210 and the air inlet 120.

[0052] It is worth noting that the air inlet 120 can be a hole set on the inner barrel 100 that is used to connect with the air supply component 200 for air supply, or the water hole on the inner barrel 100 can be used. When the air supply component 200 and the inner barrel 100 are connected, the water hole is used to exhaust air to the inner barrel 100. When the air supply component 200 and the inner barrel 100 are separated, water can flow between the inner barrel 100 and the outer barrel 400 through the water hole.

[0053] The air supply component 200 can be a device capable of generating airflow, such as an air tank, an air compression device, or a bubble generating device. The airflow generated by the air supply component 200 is discharged into the inner tub 100 through the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 and the air inlet 120 of the inner tub 100. During the washing process, the gas discharged into the inner tub 100 interacts with the wash water and the laundry. On the one hand, the gas and the wash water are used to generate bubbles and / or microbubbles, and the explosion energy of the bubbles and / or microbubbles is used to accelerate the decomposition of the detergent in the wash water, promote more uniformity of the detergent in the wash water, strengthen the interaction between the surfactant and the stains, and improve the cleaning ratio. On the other hand, the impact force of the gas is used to assist in stirring and turning the laundry, promote friction between the laundry and the laundry / washing water, and prevent the laundry from being entangled. During the drying and / or tub self-cleaning process, the air outlet device can be controlled to generate airflow, and the airflow can be used to dry the clothes and / or the tub, achieving multiple uses of one item.

[0054] In the present invention, the air supply component 200 and the inner barrel 100 are detachably connected. When the air supply component 200 and the inner barrel 100 are disconnected, the inner barrel 100 can rotate freely without being restricted by the air supply component 200. When the air supply component 200 and the inner barrel 100 are connected, the gas generated by the air supply component 200 can be directly discharged into the inner barrel 100 through the air outlet 210 and the air inlet 120, which is different from the conventional gas being discharged into the inner barrel 100 through the injection port at the end of the inner barrel 100 or the conventional gas pipe passing through the bottom wall of the outer barrel 400 and the bottom of the inner barrel 100. As for the solution of discharging gas into the inner barrel 100 through the water inlet hole, the embodiment greatly reduces or even avoids the situation where gas flows in the gap between the inner barrel 100 and the outer barrel 400, and avoids the situation where gas cannot be discharged into the inner barrel 100 due to resistance in the gap between the inner barrel 100 and the outer barrel 400, greatly increases the amount of gas entering the inner barrel 100, improves the efficiency of gas discharge into the inner barrel 100, and increases the flow rate of gas entering the inner barrel 100, so that the gas has a greater impact when entering the inner barrel 100 to disturb the washing water and washings, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0055] Preferably, the lower area of ​​the inner barrel 100 is provided with an air inlet hole 120. For example, the air inlet hole 120 is provided in the lower area of ​​the peripheral wall of the inner barrel 100, or the air inlet hole 120 is provided in the bottom wall area of ​​the inner barrel 100. In this way, the gas can enter the inner barrel 100 from the area near the lower part of the inner barrel 100. On the one hand, it is easier to meet the height of the lowest water level, so that in the task of a small amount of washing water, the gas can also be discharged into the washing water and interact with the washing water and the laundry. On the other hand, the gas can move from bottom to top in the inner barrel 100, and continuously interact with the washing water and the laundry during the movement, thereby increasing the duration and probability of the gas interacting with the washing water and the laundry, making fuller use of the gas, and further improving the washing effect.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment further defines, based on the above embodiment, that at least one of the air inlet 120 of the inner drum 100 and the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 is connected to an air pipe, and the air pipe is detachably connected to the other of the two, or the two air pipes are detachably connected to each other. The air pipe provides a more flexible connection between the air supply component 200 and the inner drum 100, allowing the air supply component 200 to be more flexibly installed in any position of the device, resulting in a more compact product layout and facilitating product miniaturization.

[0058] In detail, in one embodiment, the air inlet hole 120 of the inner barrel 100 is provided with an air inlet pipe 310, and the air inlet pipe 310 is detachably connected to the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200. In another embodiment, the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 is provided with an air outlet pipe 320, and the air outlet pipe 320 is detachably connected to the air inlet hole 120 of the inner barrel 100. In yet another embodiment, the air inlet hole 120 of the inner barrel 100 is provided with an air inlet pipe 310, and the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 is provided with an air outlet pipe 320, and the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 are detachably connected.

[0059] Preferably, an air pipe is provided on the outer peripheral wall 110 of the inner tub to prevent the air pipe from scraping the clothes in the inner tub 100 .

[0060] Preferably, the washing machine 10 has an inner tub 100 and an outer tub 400 , with a gap between the inner tub 100 and the outer tub 400 , and the air pipe is located in the gap to fully utilize the space.

[0061] In the first embodiment, the washing machine 10 further includes an outer tub 400, an air supply component 200 located outside the outer tub 400, and an air pipe provided in the air supply component 200 passes through the side wall of the outer tub 400 and enters the area between the outer tub 400 and the inner tub 100. Furthermore, the air supply component 200 is mounted on the bottom wall of the outer tub 400 and located to the side of the driving member, making installation more convenient and effectively utilizing the space to the side of the driving member. One end of the air pipe is connected to the air supply component 200, and the other end passes through the side wall of the outer tub 400 to the area between the inner tub 100 and the outer tub 400, thereby communicating with the air inlet 120 of the inner tub 100.

[0062] In the second specific embodiment, the inner barrel 100 has a plurality of air inlet holes 120, and the air pipe is an annular air inlet pipe 310. The annular air inlet pipe 310 surrounds the outer peripheral wall 110 of the inner barrel, and the inner ring of the annular air inlet pipe 310 is provided with a plurality of first holes. The plurality of first holes are connected to the plurality of air inlet holes 120 in a one-to-one correspondence. In this way, the plurality of air inlet holes 120 simultaneously intake air into the inner barrel 100, thereby increasing the air intake volume, air intake speed and air intake efficiency of the inner barrel 100, and the plurality of air inlet holes 120 are distributed along the circumference of the inner barrel 100, forming multi-angle air intake, and the air intake is more uniform. Preferably, the first hole of the annular air inlet pipe 310 is larger than the air inlet hole 120 of the inner barrel 100. In detail, the projection of the first hole of the annular air inlet pipe 310 on the plane where the air inlet hole 120 of the inner barrel 100 is located partially or completely blocks the air inlet hole 120. The first hole, which is larger than the air inlet hole 120, provides a certain redundancy, avoiding the misalignment of the air inlet hole 120 and the first hole, so that after a certain displacement of the inner barrel 100, the air inlet hole 120 and the first hole can still be relative to each other, ensuring the reliability of the gas being able to be discharged into the inner barrel 100 through the first hole and the air inlet hole 120.

[0063] Specific embodiment 3 includes the solutions of specific embodiments 1 and 2. More preferably, the outer ring of the annular air inlet pipe 310 is provided with multiple second holes, and the air outlet holes of the air supply component 200 are connected to multiple air outlet pipes 320. Each air outlet pipe 320 is detachably connected to any second hole. In this way, multiple air outlet pipes 320 exhaust air into the annular air inlet pipe 310, thereby improving air supply efficiency.

[0064] Example 3

[0065] like Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, this embodiment is further defined on the basis of any of the above embodiments: the air inlet 120 of the inner barrel 100 is connected to the air inlet pipe 310, and the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 is connected to the air outlet pipe 320, and one of the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 can move in a direction away from or close to the other, so that when the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 are disconnected, a certain gap can be created between the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320, so that the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 are connected, and the inner barrel 100 can rotate more smoothly, avoiding the interference of the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 on the rotation of the inner barrel 100, and ensuring the reliability of the dehydration function of the washing machine 10.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, the air outlet pipe 320 can be movably provided on the outer barrel 400 of the washing machine 10 and can be extended into or out of the outer barrel 400. When the air outlet pipe 320 is extended into the outer barrel 400, it can be connected with the air inlet pipe 310 of the inner barrel 100. When the air outlet pipe 320 is extended out of the outer barrel 400, it avoids the air inlet pipe 310 and the inner barrel 100 to prevent the inner barrel 100 from rotating and colliding with the air outlet pipe 320, thereby ensuring the reliability of the rotation of the inner barrel 100.

[0067] For example, the air outlet pipe 320 includes an air outlet pipe body 321 and a sub-tube body 322 movably mounted on the air outlet pipe body 321 , and the sub-tube body 322 can extend into or out of the outer barrel 400 .

[0068] Of course, those skilled in the art may also arrange that the air inlet pipe 310 is movably arranged on the inner barrel 100 of the washing machine 10 and can extend into or out of the inner barrel 100 .

[0069] Example 4

[0070] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment further defines, based on any of the above embodiments, that the inner tub 100 has a first magnetic portion 311, and the air supply component 200 has a second magnetic portion 323. The first magnetic portion 311 and the second magnetic portion 323 are magnetically attracted to each other, thereby connecting the inner tub 100 and the air supply component 200. The magnetic connection method has the advantages of simple structure and low cost, and realizes a detachable connection between the inner tub 100 and the air supply component 200.

[0071] For example, the area near the air inlet 120 of the inner barrel 100 is made of magnetic material, and the area near the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 is made of magnetic material. In this way, the first magnetic attraction part 311 and the second magnetic attraction part 323 are magnetically attracted to each other so that the air inlet 120 of the inner barrel 100 and the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 are aligned and connected, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the air outlet 210 and the air inlet 120 and avoiding air leakage. Of course, the first magnetic attraction part 311 and the second magnetic attraction part 323 can also be set at other positions, as long as it is ensured that the inner barrel 100 and the air supply component 200 are in the relative position of the air outlet 210 and the air inlet 120 when the first magnetic attraction part 311 and the second magnetic attraction part 323 are magnetically attracted.

[0072] Among them, the first magnetic attraction part 311 is arranged on the air inlet pipe 310 on the inner barrel 100 or at least part of the air inlet pipe 310 on the inner barrel 100 is the first magnetic attraction part 311; the second magnetic attraction part 323 is arranged on the air outlet pipe 320 of the air supply component 200 or at least part of the air outlet pipe 320 of the air supply component 200 is the second magnetic attraction part 323.

[0073] In a specific embodiment, the first magnetic attraction portion 311 and the second magnetic attraction portion 323 are magnets that are magnetically attracted to each other. Specifically, the first magnetic attraction portion 311 and the second magnetic attraction portion 323 are two magnets that are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0074] In another embodiment, one of the first magnetic portion 311 and the second magnetic portion 323 is a magnet, and the other is a metal member that can be attracted by a magnet. For example, the other of the first magnetic portion 311 and the second magnetic portion 323 is a metal such as iron, cobalt, or nickel.

[0075] In a specific embodiment, the inner barrel 100 has an air inlet hole 120, and the inner barrel 100 is provided with an annular air inlet pipe 310 surrounding the outer peripheral wall 110 of the inner barrel, the inner ring of the annular air inlet pipe 310 is provided with a first hole connected to the air inlet hole 120 of the inner barrel 100, and the outer ring of the annular air inlet pipe 310 is provided with a second hole; the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200 is provided with an air outlet pipe 320, and the air outlet pipe 320 is detachably connected to the second hole of the annular air inlet pipe 310.

[0076] Among them, the first magnetic part 311 and the annular air intake pipe 310 are an integrated structure. For example, the second hole of the annular air intake pipe 310 is surrounded by the first magnetic part 311 formed of magnetic material, or the first magnetic part 311 and the annular air intake pipe 310 are a split structure. For example, the first magnetic part 311 is tubular, and the tubular first magnetic part 311 is installed on the second hole.

[0077] The second magnetic portion 323 and the air outlet pipe 320 are an integrated structure. For example, a first magnetic portion 311 made of magnetic material is formed around the pipe mouth of the air outlet pipe 320, or the second magnetic portion 323 and the air outlet pipe 320 are a split structure. For example, the air outlet pipe 320 includes an air outlet pipe body 321 and a sub-tube body 322 movably mounted on the air outlet pipe body 321, wherein the sub-tube body 322 is formed as a second magnetic portion 323 made of magnetic material.

[0078] The first magnetic portion 311 and the second magnetic portion 323 are described in detail below. Specific embodiment 1

[0080] A first magnetic portion 311 is provided on the air inlet pipe 310 of the inner tub 100. An air outlet pipe 320 is provided at the air outlet 210 of the air supply component 200. The air outlet pipe 320 includes an air outlet pipe body 321 and a sub-tube body 322 movably mounted on the air outlet pipe body 321. At least a portion of the second magnetic portion 323 is provided on the sub-tube body 322. The sub-tube body 322 is movable relative to the air outlet pipe body 321. This allows the first magnetic portion 311 and the second magnetic portion 323 to be magnetically attracted to each other, thereby connecting the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320. Furthermore, after the first magnetic portion 311 and the second magnetic portion 323 are magnetically disconnected, the sub-tube body 322 can be moved away from the air inlet pipe 310, thereby creating a certain gap between the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320. This allows the air outlet pipe 320 to avoid the air inlet pipe 310 and ensures smooth rotation of the inner tub 100.

[0081] Furthermore, the second magnetic attraction portion 323 generates a magnetic field and attracts the first magnetic attraction portion 311 when powered on, and connects the sub-tube body 322 to the air intake pipe 310. The second magnetic attraction portion 323 disconnects the sub-tube body 322 from the air intake pipe 310 when powered off. For example, the second magnetic part 323 is a metal wire. When the second magnetic part 323 is energized, a magnetic field is generated around the metal wire, so that the second magnetic part 323 can adsorb the first magnetic part 311. When the power is off, the first magnetic part 311 and the second magnetic part 323 are separated, so that the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 are separated. The air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 are connected by energizing and separated by de-energizing. This makes control simpler and more convenient, avoids the risk of displacement caused by mutual pulling of the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320 when they are separated, and improves the installation stability of the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320.

[0082] More specifically, the washing machine 10 further includes a control device connected to the second magnetic portion 323 , and the control device can control the power-on state of the second magnetic portion 323 .

[0083] In some specific embodiments, the second magnetic attraction portion 323 can generate two magnetic fields with opposite magnetism under the control of the control device. When the second magnetic attraction portion 323 generates a first magnetic field, the second magnetic attraction portion 323 can attract the first magnetic attraction portion 311, and when the second magnetic attraction portion 323 generates a second magnetic field, the second magnetic attraction portion 323 can repel the first magnetic attraction portion 311, so that the first magnetic attraction portion 311 and the second magnetic attraction portion 323 are separated from each other, and a certain gap is created between the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320, so that the air outlet pipe 320 avoids the air inlet pipe 310, avoids the air outlet pipe 320 hindering the rotation of the inner barrel 100, and avoids the air inlet pipe 310 from colliding with the air outlet pipe 320 during the rotation, thereby ensuring the reliability of the rotation of the inner barrel 100 and extending the service life of the air inlet pipe 310 and the air outlet pipe 320.

[0084] In other specific embodiments, an elastic member 3233 is provided between the sub-tube 322 and the outlet pipe body 321. When the second magnetic portion 323 attracts the first magnetic portion 311, the elastic member 3233 is stretched. When the second magnetic portion 323 and the first magnetic portion 311 are disconnected, the elastic member 3233 elastically recovers to drive the sub-tube 322 to retract into the outlet pipe body 321. The elasticity of the elastic member 3233 allows the sub-tube 322 to be retracted into the outlet pipe body 321, resulting in a simple structure and easy installation. Specific embodiment 2

[0086] The second magnetic part 323 includes a first magnetic component 3231 and a second magnetic component 3232. The first magnetic component 3231 is arranged on the air outlet pipe body 321, and the second magnetic component 3232 is arranged on the sub-tube body 322. The first magnetic component 3231 generates a magnetic field when power is turned on and attracts the second magnetic component 3232, so that the sub-tube body 322 is retracted to the air outlet pipe body 321 and separated from the air inlet pipe 310. The first magnetic component 3231 releases the second magnetic component 3232 when power is turned off, so that the second magnetic component 3232 and the first magnetic part 311 are attracted to each other and the sub-tube body 322 is connected to the air inlet pipe 310.

[0087] For example, the first magnetic component 3231 is an electromagnet or a metal coil, etc., which is arranged on the air outlet pipe body 321, and the sub-tube body 322 is formed as a second magnetic component 3232 made of magnetic material. In detail, the sub-tube body 322 can slide back and forth along the air outlet pipe body 321 so that the air outlet pipe body 321 can extend from the end part of the air outlet pipe body 321 or be retracted into the air outlet pipe body 321. In this way, when the first magnetic component 3231 is energized to generate a magnetic field, the second magnetic component 3232 is adsorbed on the first magnetic component 3231, and the sub-tube body 322 is located in the air outlet pipe body 321 and separated from the first magnetic part 311. When the first magnetic component 3231 is de-energized, the first magnetic component 3231 releases the second magnetic component 3232, so that the second magnetic component 3232 can extend into the air outlet pipe body 321 and be magnetically connected to the first magnetic part 311.

[0088] In some specific embodiments, the first magnetic component 3231 can generate two magnetic fields with opposite magnetic properties under the control of the control device. When the first magnetic component 3231 generates a first magnetic field, the first magnetic component 3231 can attract the second magnetic component 3232. When the first magnetic component 3231 generates a second magnetic field, the first magnetic component 3231 can repel the second magnetic component 3232, thereby causing the first magnetic component 3231 and the second magnetic component 3232 to move away from each other, and then causing the second magnetic component 3232 to be magnetically connected to the first magnetic portion 311.

[0089] In other specific embodiments, the second magnetic part 323 also includes an elastic member 3233, one end of the elastic member 3233 is connected to the second magnetic member 3232, and the other end is fixed to the air outlet pipe body 321 and / or the first magnetic member 3231. Under the action of the magnetic field of the first magnetic member 3231, the second magnetic member 3232 is attracted to the first magnetic member 3231 and compresses the elastic member 3233. When the first magnetic member 3231 is powered off, the second magnetic member 3232 is released and the elastic member 3233 is restored to drive the sub-tube body 322 to extend out of the air outlet pipe body 321.

[0090] The above is only an example of the possible implementation methods of the first magnetic part 311 and the second magnetic part 323, but does not limit the first magnetic part 311 and the second magnetic part 323 to the above methods. Those skilled in the art can also design the first magnetic part 311 and the second magnetic part 323 according to actual usage requirements, but without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, they all belong to the technical solutions requested for protection by the present invention.

[0091] Example 5

[0092] This embodiment is further defined based on any of the above embodiments, wherein the washing machine 10 further includes a driving member connected to the inner tub 100, and configured to drive the inner tub 100 to rotate to a position where the air outlet 210 and the air inlet 120 are opposite each other during the washing phase. The driving member controls the rotational position of the inner tub 100 to ensure that, when air needs to be supplied to the inner tub 100, the air inlet 120 of the inner tub 100 and the air outlet 210 of the air supply member 200 are connected, thereby ensuring the reliability of the air supply member 200 supplying air to the inner tub 100.

[0093] Example 6

[0094] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment is further limited on the basis of any of the above embodiments: the washing machine 10 also includes a dispensing device 600 for dispensing detergent, the dispensing device 600 has an air inlet 610, a water inlet 620 and a water outlet 630, and the air supply component 200 is connected to the air inlet 610 and supplies air to the dispensing device 600.

[0095] In this embodiment, the dispensing device 600 is connected to the air supply component 200, and the air supply component 200 can exhaust air to the dispensing device 600. The gas and water entering the dispensing device 600 are fully mixed with the detergent to produce washing water with bubbles, and then discharged into the inner barrel 100 through the drain outlet. The washing water with bubbles participates in washing, and the bursting energy of the bubbles is used to accelerate the decomposition of the detergent in the washing water, promote more uniform detergent in the washing water, strengthen the effect of surfactants on stains, and improve the cleaning ratio. This is also beneficial to avoid detergent residue in the dispensing device 600 and improve the cleanliness of the inside of the dispensing device 600.

[0096] At the same time, in this embodiment, gas and water are injected into the delivery device 600, and bubbles are formed in the delivery device 600. Compared with the existing method of injecting bubbles into the delivery device 600, the injection efficiency is higher and the bubbles generated are larger.

[0097] Furthermore, this embodiment adopts the aforementioned air supply component 200 to supply air to the delivery device 600, making fuller use of the air supply component 200 and achieving multiple uses of one item.

[0098] Of course, those skilled in the art may also provide air to the dispensing device 600 without using the aforementioned air supply component 200, and may also separately provide an air supply device 500. For example, the washing machine 10 further includes an air supply device 500, which is connected to the air inlet 610 and supplies air to the dispensing device 600. In this way, supplying air to the dispensing device 600 through a separate air supply device 500 helps to reduce the length of the pipeline, making the internal pipeline layout of the product more concise, reducing the pressure on the air supply component 200, and ensuring the reliability of the air supply to the dispensing device 600.

[0099] Furthermore, the air inlet 610 and the water inlet 620 are located on the same side, and the water outlet 630 is located on the other side, or the air inlet 610 and the water inlet 620 are located on two opposite sides.

[0100] Example 7

[0101] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment is further limited on the basis of any of the above embodiments: the washing machine 10 also includes an outer barrel cover 410, and the outer barrel cover 410 is covered on the outer barrel 400, which is beneficial to prevent the gas from being quickly discharged from the washing machine 10 and improve the utilization rate of the gas.

[0102] A specific embodiment

[0103] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the existing detergent is put into the washing machine 10 through the detergent box. Because the detergent cannot be fully dissolved in the detergent box and the detergent is unevenly distributed on the clothes in the barrel, it leads to problems such as long washing time, unclean washing, and difficulty in rinsing.

[0104] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, this embodiment provides a washing machine 10 , which includes an outer tub 400 and an inner tub 100 disposed in the outer tub 400 .

[0105] The annular air inlet pipe 310 surrounds the side wall of the inner barrel 100 and is connected to the inner barrel 100. One end of the air outlet pipe 320 is detachably connected to the annular air inlet pipe 310 through a magnetic structure. The other end of the air outlet pipe 320 is connected to the air supply component 200. The air supply component 200 supplies air to the inner barrel 100 through the air outlet pipe 320 and the annular air inlet pipe 310. The gas entering the inner barrel 100 reacts with the washing water and / or washings to promote the dissolution of the detergent and improve the cleaning ratio.

[0106] Washing machine 10 also includes an air supply device 500 and a dispensing device 600 for dispensing detergent. Dispensing device 600 has an air inlet 610, a water inlet 620, and a water outlet 630. Water inlet 620 is connected to the water inlet pipe, and air inlet 610 is connected to air supply device 500. Air supply device 500 supplies air into dispensing device 600. Air and water mix with detergent in dispensing device 600 to produce wash water containing bubbles. Wash water is then discharged into inner tub 100 through water outlet 630. The bursting energy of the bubbles accelerates the decomposition of detergent in the wash water, promotes more uniform distribution of detergent in the wash water, strengthens the interaction between the surfactant and the stain, and improves the cleaning ratio. This also helps prevent detergent residue in dispensing device 600, improving the cleanliness of the interior of dispensing device 600.

[0107] In more detail, before washing, the air and water inlet valves are opened, and water and air enter the dispensing device 600. The air bubbles promote the mixing of water and detergent, and after they are fully dissolved, they are discharged into the tub through the detergent mixing outlet. The mixture is sprinkled on the clothes for washing.

[0108] At the same time, the air supply component 200 at the bottom of the outer barrel 400 is activated, the air outlet pipe 320 is connected to the annular air inlet pipe 310, and the air flow enters the barrel through the pipe and is sprayed onto the clothes, fully promoting the dissolution of the detergent.

[0109] This embodiment promotes the full dissolution of detergent in the washing water by adding washing water with bubbles into the inner barrel 100 and continuously introducing gas into the inner barrel 100 during the washing process, promotes the mixing of washing water and clothes, shortens the washing and rinsing time of clothes, and improves the washing ratio.

[0110] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in terms of preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make slight changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the above technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that: include: an inner barrel having an air inlet hole; an air supply component, wherein the air supply component is detachably connected to the inner barrel, and when the air supply component is connected to the inner barrel, the air outlet of the air supply component is in communication with the air inlet; The inner barrel has a first magnetic attraction portion, and the air supply component has a second magnetic attraction portion, and the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion are magnetically attracted to each other so that the inner barrel and the air supply component are connected; The first magnetic attraction portion is provided on the air inlet pipe of the inner barrel, and the air outlet of the air supply component is provided with an air outlet pipe, the air outlet pipe comprising an air outlet pipe body and a sub-tube body movably mounted on the air outlet pipe body, wherein at least a portion of the second magnetic attraction portion is provided on the sub-tube body; The second magnetic portion includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, the first magnetic member is provided on the air outlet pipe body, and the second magnetic member is provided on the sub-tube body. When the first magnetic member is powered on, it generates a magnetic field and attracts the second magnetic member, so that the sub-tube body is retracted into the air outlet pipe body and separated from the air inlet pipe. When the first magnetic member is powered off, it releases the second magnetic member, so that the second magnetic member and the first magnetic portion are attracted to each other and the sub-tube body is connected to the air inlet pipe. The second magnetic part also includes an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the second magnetic member, and the other end is fixed to the air outlet pipe body and / or the first magnetic member. Under the action of the magnetic field of the first magnetic member, the second magnetic member is attracted to the first magnetic member and compresses the elastic member. When the first magnetic member is powered off, the second magnetic member is released and the elastic member is restored to drive the sub-tube body to extend out of the air outlet pipe body.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein At least one of the air inlet of the inner barrel and the air outlet of the air supply component is connected to an air pipe, and the air pipe is detachably connected to the other of the two or the two air pipes are detachably connected to each other.

3. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that The washing machine further includes an outer tub, the air supply component is located outside the outer tub, and an air pipe provided on the air supply component passes through a side wall of the outer tub and enters an area between the outer tub and the inner tub.

4. The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein: The inner barrel has a plurality of air inlet holes, and the air pipe is an annular air inlet pipe. The annular air inlet pipe surrounds the outer wall of the inner barrel, and the inner ring of the annular air inlet pipe is provided with a plurality of first holes, and the plurality of first holes are connected to the plurality of air inlet holes in a one-to-one correspondence.

5. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that The air inlet of the inner barrel is connected to an air inlet pipe, and the air outlet of the air supply component is connected to an air outlet pipe. One of the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe can move in a direction away from or close to the other.

6. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that The air outlet pipe includes an air outlet pipe body and a sub-tube body movably mounted on the air outlet pipe body, and the sub-tube body can extend into or out of the outer barrel.

7. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion are magnets respectively.

8. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: One of the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion is a magnet, and the other is a metal part that can be attracted by the magnet.

9. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The second magnetic attraction part generates a magnetic field and attracts the first magnetic attraction part when powered on, and connects the sub-tube body with the air intake pipe. The second magnetic attraction part disconnects the sub-tube body from the air intake pipe when powered off.

10. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that An elastic member is provided between the sub-tube body and the air outlet pipe body. When the second magnetic attraction part absorbs the first magnetic attraction part, the elastic member is stretched. When the second magnetic attraction part and the first magnetic attraction part are disconnected, the elastic member elastically recovers to drive the sub-tube body to be retracted into the air outlet pipe body.

11. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The washing machine further comprises a driving member connected to the inner tub, and the driving member is used to drive the inner tub to rotate to a position where the air outlet and the air inlet are opposite to each other during the washing stage.

12. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The washing machine further comprises a dispensing device for dispensing detergent, wherein the dispensing device comprises an air inlet, a water inlet and a water outlet, and the air supply component is communicated with the air inlet and supplies air to the dispensing device.

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