A filtering device, washer-dryer

By designing a detachable filter structure and seals, the problem of lint accumulation in the air duct of washer-dryer combos is solved, enabling convenient cleaning, improved drying efficiency, and extended fan life.

CN115874428BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202310001973.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-01-03
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2043-01-03

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Technical Problem

The air ducts of existing washer-dryer combos are prone to lint buildup, which leads to reduced drying efficiency and shortened fan life.

Method used

Design a filtration device including a connecting rod, a connecting plate, and a filter screen. The filter screen can be detached and installed through the combination structure of the connecting rod and the connecting plate. The air duct is sealed and stable by using elastic elements and sealing elements. The magnetic components and sensors enable convenient disassembly and regular cleaning reminders.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient cleaning of the filter device, avoids a complicated disassembly process, extends the service life of the fan, maintains drying efficiency, and ensures smooth airflow in the air duct.

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Abstract

The present application provides a kind of filtering device, washing and drying machine, wherein filtering device includes, connecting rod and first connecting plate, the second connecting plate is provided on the connecting rod, the first connecting plate is provided with through hole, at least part of the connecting rod passes through the through hole, and the connecting rod can move in the through hole, filter screen is arranged between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, one end of the filter screen is connected with the first connecting plate, the other end is connected with the second connecting plate, the elastic element is arranged on the connecting rod, and the elastic element is located between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.According to the present application, the defects that the air duct of the washing and drying machine in the prior art is prone to accumulate lint, which reduces the drying efficiency, and the service life of the fan in the air duct is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of washing and drying machines, in particular to a filtering device and a washing and drying machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous pursuit of people's quality of life, more and more smart homes enter the family. In terms of clothes processing, compared with the previous simple washing and dehydration function, more and more people choose to add a washing machine with a drying function, which saves the step of airing after washing and saves more time for users.

[0003] The mainstream washing and drying machine on the market removes the humidity of clothes by cooling hot and humid air with tap water. Most washing and drying machines use an independent air duct as a condenser. The hot and humid air passing through the clothes exchanges heat with the cooling water in the condenser to dehumidify. However, during the washing and drying process, due to the circulation of air in the machine, the lint of the clothes will enter the circulation system with the strong airflow and accumulate in the air duct. In the long run, not only will the drying efficiency be reduced, but also the service life of the fan will be shortened.

[0004] Since the washing and drying machine in the prior art has the technical problems of easy accumulation of lint during the circulation drying process, resulting in reduced drying efficiency and shortened service life of the fan, the present application researches and designs a filtering device and a washing and drying machine. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the defects of the prior art washing and drying machine, that is, the air duct is easy to accumulate lint, resulting in reduced drying efficiency, thereby providing a filtering device and a washing and drying machine.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a filtering device, which comprises:

[0007] A connecting rod and a first connecting plate, the second connecting plate is arranged on the connecting rod, the first connecting plate is provided with a through hole, at least part of the connecting rod passes through the through hole, and the connecting rod can move in the through hole, a filter screen is arranged between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, one end of the filter screen is connected to the first connecting plate, and the other end is connected to the second connecting plate, an elastic member is arranged on the connecting rod, and the elastic member is located between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting rod has at least two, at least two of the connecting rods are arranged in parallel, the filter screen is located between the two adjacent connecting rods, a first sealing member is arranged between the connecting rod and the through hole, and the first sealing member is located on the side of the first connecting plate away from the second connecting plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting rod has a first end and a second end, the second connecting plate is connected to the first end, a fixing plate is arranged on the second end, a pull rod is arranged on the side wall of the fixing plate away from the second end, and the length of the fixing plate is greater than the length of the first connecting plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, a second sealing member is arranged on the side wall of the second connecting plate away from the connecting rod, and the second sealing member matches the inner wall of the air duct of the washing-drying machine to seal the second connecting plate and the inner wall of the air duct of the washing-drying machine.

[0011] In some embodiments, the filtering device further comprises an air duct assembly, the air duct assembly comprises a main body, the main body is provided with an air outlet and an air inlet, air enters the main body from the air inlet and is discharged through the air outlet, the main body is further provided with a mounting port, the first connecting plate can be mounted on the mounting port so that the filter screen is located in the main body, and the mounting port is located between the air outlet and the air inlet.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connecting plate is provided with a fixing member, the main body is provided with a fixing hole, the fixing member is opposite to the fixing hole, and when the first connecting plate is mounted on the mounting port, the fixing member can be fixed in the fixing hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fixing member is provided with a sensor, the sensor is used to detect the pressure received by the first connecting plate, and when the real-time pressure received by the first connecting plate is greater than a preset pressure, the fixing member can be separated from the fixing hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second connecting plate is provided with a first magnetic attraction part, the inner wall of the main body is provided with a second magnetic attraction part, the first magnetic attraction part is opposite to the second magnetic attraction part, and when the second connecting plate is located in the main body, the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part are attracted to each other.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first magnetic attraction part is in a convex shape, the second magnetic attraction part is in a groove shape, the first magnetic attraction part matches the second magnetic attraction part, and the convex part is provided with a third sealing member.

[0016] The application further provides a washing-drying machine comprising the filtering device according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0017] The filtering device and the washing-drying machine provided by the application have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] When the filter device is installed in the washer-dryer, the first connecting plate is detachably installed on the shell of the washer-dryer, so that part of the connecting rod, the second connecting plate, the elastic member and the filter screen are located in the air duct, when the air in the air duct flows, the filter screen can filter the lint, when it is needed to clean the lint filter device, the connecting rod on the shell fitting plate is stretched outward, the second connecting plate is indirectly pulled, and the spring is contracted after being extruded by the second connecting plate and the first connecting plate, when the pulling force is greater than the fixing force of the first connecting plate, the filter device is easily detached from the washer-dryer, and the structure of the wall plate is not affected. After cleaning, the filter device is installed from the shell, and the filter device is installed in the air duct, so that the drying program can be started again, the problem that the lint is easily accumulated in the air duct in the circulating air drying process can be effectively solved, the function that the user can clean at any time and conveniently clean the filter device is realized, the problem that the user is difficult to clean due to the complex disassembly process is avoided, regular cleaning is reminded, the drying efficiency is ensured, the service life of the fan is prolonged, especially the complex disassembly process of the filter device is reduced, and the user can conveniently clean. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Fig. 1 It is a structure schematic view of the filter device of the embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Fig. 2 It is an assembly view of the filter device of the embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Fig. 3 It is a structure schematic view of the air duct assembly in the filter device of the embodiment of the present application.

[0022] The reference signs are represented as:

[0023] 1, pull rod; 2, fixed plate; 3, connecting rod; 4, first connecting plate; 5, filter screen; 6, second connecting plate; 7, elastic member; 8, second sealing member; 9, fixed member; 10, fixed hole; 11, first sealing member; 12, air outlet; 13, mounting port; 14, air inlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] For reference Figs. 1 to 3As shown, according to the embodiment of the present application, a filtering device is provided, comprising a connecting rod 3 and a first connecting plate 4, the second connecting plate 6 is arranged on the connecting rod 3, the through hole is arranged on the first connecting plate 4, at least part of the connecting rod 3 passes through the through hole, and the connecting rod 3 can move in the through hole, the filter screen 5 is arranged between the first connecting plate 4 and the second connecting plate 6, one end of the filter screen 5 is connected to the first connecting plate 4, and the other end of the filter screen 5 is connected to the second connecting plate 6, the elastic element 7 is arranged on the connecting rod 3, and the elastic element 7 is located between the first connecting plate 4 and the second connecting plate 6. In the technical scheme, when the filtering device is installed in the washing and drying machine, the first connecting plate 4 can be detachably installed on the shell of the washing and drying machine, so that part of the connecting rod 3, the second connecting plate 6, the elastic element 7 and the filter screen 5 are located in the air duct, when air in the air duct flows, the filter screen can filter lint, when it is needed to clean the lint filtering device, the connecting rod 3 on the shell fitting plate is stretched outward, the second connecting plate 6 is indirectly pulled, and the spring is contracted after being extruded by the second connecting plate 6 and the first connecting plate 4, when the pulling force is greater than the fixing force of the first connecting plate 4, the filtering device is easily detached from the washing and drying machine, and the structure of the wall plate is not affected. After cleaning, the filtering device is installed from the shell, and the filtering device is installed into the air duct, so that the drying program can be started again, the problem that lint is easily accumulated in the air duct in the circulating air drying process is effectively solved, the function that the user can clean at any time and clean the filtering device conveniently is realized, the problem that the user has difficulty in cleaning due to a complex disassembly process is avoided, regular cleaning is reminded, the drying efficiency is ensured, and the service life of the fan is prolonged, especially the complex disassembly process of the filtering device is reduced, and the user can clean it by himself.

[0025] In some embodiments, the connecting rod 3 is at least two, the at least two connecting rods 3 are arranged in parallel with each other, the filter screen 5 is located between the adjacent two connecting rods 3, the first sealing element 11 is arranged between the connecting rod 3 and the through hole, and the first sealing element 11 is located on the side of the first connecting plate 4 away from the second connecting plate 6. In the technical scheme, the connecting rod 3 is at least two, the at least two connecting rods 3 are arranged in parallel with each other, and the filter screen 5 is located between the adjacent two connecting rods 3, so that the stability of the structure of the filtering device is ensured, the first sealing element 11 is arranged between the connecting rod 3 and the through hole, and the first sealing element 11 is located on the side of the first connecting plate 4 away from the second connecting plate 6, so that when the filtering device is installed in the washing and drying machine, the hot air in the air duct is prevented from flowing out through the gap between the connecting rod 3 and the through hole, thereby affecting the heat exchange efficiency and effect in the air duct, the sealing property of the air duct is ensured, and the first sealing element 11 can be a sealing ring.

[0026] In some embodiments, the connecting rod 3 has a first end and a second end, the second connecting plate 6 is connected to the first end, a fixing plate 2 is arranged on the second end, a pull rod 1 is arranged on the side wall of the fixing plate 2 away from the second end, and the length of the fixing plate 2 is greater than the length of the first connecting plate 4. In this technical solution, the fixing plate 2 is arranged on the second end of the connecting rod 3, the pull rod 1 is arranged on the side wall of the fixing plate 2 away from the second end, which facilitates the user to install or dismount the filter device, the length of the fixing plate 2 is greater than the length of the first connecting plate 4, when installing, the fixing plate 2 matches the mounting portion on the outer shell of the washing and drying machine, so that there is a gap between the first connecting plate 4 and the mounting portion, and the locking device is arranged on the first connecting plate 4, which ensures that when the pulling force is greater than the fixing force of the locking device, the first connecting plate 4 together with the locking device can be taken out from the mounting portion.

[0027] In some embodiments, the second connecting plate 6 is arranged on the side wall of the connecting rod 3 away from the second end, and a second sealing member 8 is arranged on the side wall of the second connecting plate 6 away from the second end. The second sealing member 8 matches the inner wall of the air duct of the washing and drying machine, so that the second connecting plate 6 is sealed with the inner wall of the air duct of the washing and drying machine. In this technical solution, the second sealing member 8 seals the second connecting plate 6 with the inner wall of the air duct of the washing and drying machine, so as to ensure that all the air in the air duct flows through the filter screen 5, improve the filtering efficiency of the filter device, and avoid the problem that the air duct is easy to accumulate lint during the circulating air drying process. The second sealing member 8 can be a rubber pad.

[0028] In some embodiments, referring to Fig. 2 As shown in the figure, the first connecting plate 4 is provided with a fixing member 9, the main body is provided with a fixing hole 10, the fixing member 9 is opposite to the fixing hole 10, and the fixing member 9 can be fixed in the fixing hole when the first connecting plate 4 is installed in the mounting port 13. In this technical solution, the first connecting plate 4 is fixed on the main body through the fixing hole 10 and the fixing member 9, which avoids the filter screen 5 from shaking under the action of air, so as to cause the filter device to move and affect the stability of the filter device. In order to prevent the user from forgetting to install the lint filter device on the washing and drying machine after cleaning, an intelligent voice prompt will be given every time the washing and drying machine is started, and if the user forgets to install, the washing program cannot be started.

[0029] In some embodiments, the fixing member 9 is provided with a sensor for detecting the pressure received by the first connecting plate 4, and the fixing member 9 can be separated from the fixing hole when the real-time pressure received by the first connecting plate 4 is greater than a preset pressure. In this technical solution, the fixing member 9 is provided with a sensor for detecting the pressure received by the first connecting plate 4, and the pressure received by the first connecting plate 4 is the tension received by the filter device. When the real-time pressure received by the first connecting plate 4 is greater than a preset pressure, the fixing member 9 can be separated from the fixing hole. The elastic member 7 can be a spring. After the spring is extruded by the bottom plate and the air duct adhering plate, the spring is contracted, so that the lint filter device can be easily disassembled. The spring can be compressed to remove moisture. During the process of pulling the pull rod by the user, the pressure locking structure will only be released when the spring is deformed to a certain extent, which ensures the air tightness of the air duct and facilitates the user to disassemble. The fixing member 9 can be a lock catch, and a pressure sensor is arranged inside. When the detected pressure reaches a predetermined value, the lock catch will be released. In addition, when the spring is compressed, the bottom plate is stationary. Only when the spring and the filter screen are compressed, the spring and the filter screen will return to their original state when the locking structure is released.

[0030] In some embodiments, referring to Fig. 3 The filter device further comprises an air duct assembly, the air duct assembly comprises a main body, the main body is provided with an air outlet 12 and an air inlet 14, air enters the main body from the air inlet 14 and is discharged through the air outlet 12, the main body is further provided with a mounting port 13, the first connecting plate 4 can be mounted on the mounting port 13, so that the filter screen 5 is located in the main body, and the mounting port 13 is located between the air outlet 12 and the air inlet 14.

[0031] In this technical solution, the main body is a hollow structure, the filter device further comprises an air duct assembly, the first connecting plate 4 can be mounted on the mounting port 13, so that the filter screen 5 is located in the main body, and the mounting port 13 is located between the air outlet 12 and the air inlet 14. The heated air blown into the cylinder by the air duct exchanges heat with the clothes to dry the clothes. The wet and hot air passing through the clothes enters the air duct to condense and dehumidify. In this way, the air flowing from the air inlet 14 to the air outlet 12 passes through the filter screen 5, so that the lint carried in the air is filtered and cleaned.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second connecting plate 6 is provided with a first magnetic attraction part, the inner wall of the main body is provided with a second magnetic attraction part, the first magnetic attraction part is opposite to the second magnetic attraction part, and the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part are attracted to each other when the second connecting plate 6 is located in the main body. In the technical solution, the second connecting plate 6 is fixed on the main body through the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part, so that the filter screen 5 is prevented from shaking under the action of air, thereby causing the filter device to move, and the stability of the filter device is improved.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first magnetic attraction part is in a convex shape, the second magnetic attraction part is in a groove shape, the first magnetic attraction part matches the second magnetic attraction part, and the convex is provided with a third sealing piece. In the technical solution, the first magnetic attraction part is in a convex shape, and the second magnetic attraction part is in a groove shape, so that the user can easily disassemble and clean the filter device when disassembling the filter device. The filter device can be tightly attached to the air duct, the third sealing piece is arranged on the convex, so that the second connecting plate 6 and the inner wall of the air duct of the washing and drying machine are sealed, thereby ensuring that all the air in the air duct flows through the filter screen 5, improving the filtering efficiency of the filter device, avoiding the problem that the air duct is prone to accumulate lint during the circulating air drying process, and the third sealing piece can be a rubber pad. When the pulling force of the filter device is greater than the attraction force between the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part, the filter device can be taken out.

[0034] The application also provides a washing and drying machine comprising the filter device of any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0035] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the application and is not used to limit the application, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the application should be included in the protection scope of the application. The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the application, and it should be pointed out that, for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the technical principles of the application, a number of improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should be regarded as the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A filter device, characterized by: The utility model relates to a filter device for washing-drying machine, which comprises a connecting rod (3) and a first connecting plate (4), the second connecting plate (6) is arranged on the connecting rod (3), the through hole is arranged on the first connecting plate (4), at least part of the connecting rod (3) passes through the through hole, the connecting rod (3) can move in the through hole, the filter screen (5) is arranged between the first connecting plate (4) and the second connecting plate (6), one end of the filter screen (5) is connected with the first connecting plate (4), and the other end is connected with the second connecting plate (6), the elastic element (7) is arranged on the connecting rod (3), and the elastic element (7) is located between the first connecting plate (4) and the second connecting plate (6). The connecting rod (3) is at least two, at least two connecting rods (3) are arranged in parallel, the filter screen (5) is located between the two adjacent connecting rods (3), the first sealing element (11) is arranged between the connecting rod (3) and the through hole, and the first sealing element (11) is located on the side of the first connecting plate (4) away from the second connecting plate (6). The connecting rod (3) has a first end and a second end, the second connecting plate (6) is connected with the first end, the fixing plate (2) is arranged on the second end, the pull rod (1) is arranged on the side wall of the fixing plate (2) away from the second end, and the length of the fixing plate (2) is greater than the length of the first connecting plate (4). The elastic element (7) is compressed and shrunk after being extruded by the second connecting plate (6) and the first connecting plate (4), so that the filter device is disassembled, and the wire shavings moisture is removed by compression of the elastic element (7). The second connecting plate (6) is provided with a second sealing element (8) on the side wall away from the connecting rod (3), the second sealing element (8) is matched with the inner wall of the air duct of the washing-drying machine, so that the second connecting plate (6) and the inner wall of the air duct of the washing-drying machine are sealed.

2. The filter device of claim 1, wherein: The filter device further comprises an air duct assembly, the air duct assembly comprises a main body, the main body is provided with an air outlet (12) and an air inlet (14), air enters the main body from the air inlet (14) and is discharged through the air outlet (12), the main body is further provided with a mounting port (13), the first connecting plate (4) can be mounted on the mounting port (13), so that the filter screen (5) is located in the main body, and the mounting port (13) is located between the air outlet (12) and the air inlet (14).

3. The filter device of claim 1, wherein: The first connecting plate (4) is provided with a fixing element (9), the main body is provided with a fixing hole (10), the fixing element (9) is opposite to the fixing hole (10), when the first connecting plate (4) is mounted on the mounting port (13), the fixing element (9) can be fixed in the fixing hole.

4. The filter device of claim 3, wherein: The fixing element (9) is provided with an inductor, the inductor is used for detecting the pressure received by the first connecting plate (4), when the real-time pressure received by the first connecting plate (4) is greater than a preset pressure, the fixing element (9) can be separated from the fixing hole.

5. The filter device of claim 4, wherein: ​ 6. The filter device of claim 3, wherein: The second connecting plate (6) is provided with a first magnetic attraction part, and the inner wall of the main body is provided with a second magnetic attraction part. The first magnetic attraction part is opposite to the second magnetic attraction part. When the second connecting plate (6) is located in the main body, the first magnetic attraction part and the second magnetic attraction part are attracted to each other.

7. The filter device of claim 6, wherein: The first magnetic attraction part is in a convex shape, and the second magnetic attraction part is in a groove shape. The first magnetic attraction part matches the second magnetic attraction part. The convex part is provided with a third sealing element.

8. A washer-dryer, characterized in that, The filter device of any one of claims 1 to 7.

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