Laundry washing apparatus

By introducing a shaking washing component into the laundry equipment, and using buoyancy components and elastic connectors to drive the clothes basket to float up and down, the problems of high-end clothing wear and tear and inconvenient installation are solved, achieving a strong washing sensation and efficient washing effect, and improving the user experience.

CN116263001BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24PANASONIC APPLIANCES (CHINA) CO LTD +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
PANASONIC APPLIANCES (CHINA) CO LTD
Filing Date
2021-12-14
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing laundry equipment suffers significant wear and tear when washing delicate garments and is inconvenient to install. Existing fine wash plates weaken the pressure difference of the impeller rotation, resulting in lower washing performance and a poor user experience.

Method used

It adopts a shaking washing component, including a buoyancy component, a clothes basket and elastic connectors. The clothes basket is driven to float up and down by water flow, realizing the shaking washing of clothes. It has a strong washing feeling and minimal wear and tear, and is easy to install.

Benefits of technology

It improves washing performance and user experience, reduces wear and tear on clothes, is easy to install, and enhances ease of use.

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Abstract

The present application discloses a laundry washing device, which solves the technical problems of poor washing effect, easy wear and tear of clothes and inconvenience in use in the prior art. The laundry washing device comprises a washing drum and a pulsator arranged at the bottom of the washing drum. The pulsator rotates to generate a rotating water flow in the washing drum. The laundry washing device further comprises a swing washing assembly arranged in the washing drum. The swing washing assembly comprises a buoyant member, which provides buoyancy to the swing washing assembly by means of fluid; a clothes basket, which has a clothes storage cavity and water-permeable holes communicating with the clothes storage cavity; and an elastic connecting member, which connects the clothes basket and the buoyant member. The clothes basket moves up and down relative to the buoyant member under the combined action of the rotating water flow and the elastic connecting member.
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[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and more particularly to clothing washing equipment. [Background Technology]

[0002] Existing laundry equipment generally includes a washing tub and an impeller located at the bottom of the tub. A motor drives the impeller to rotate at high speed in both directions via a belt and reducer. The water in the tub, driven by the impeller, forms a three-dimensional water flow, which moves the clothes to rinse them. The detergent then cleans the clothes. However, in actual use, clothes come into contact with the high-speed rotating impeller, leading to wear and tear and tangling. Therefore, it is unsuitable for washing delicate or easily damaged clothing (wool, silk, underwear, etc.). To address this issue, existing washing tubs have a removable de-washing plate made of PP material. The de-washing plate has small holes; during washing, clothes are placed on top of the plate, and the water flow from the impeller passes through the lower holes to impact the clothes, achieving a de-washing effect. However, existing de-washing plates weaken the pressure difference generated by the impeller's rotation, resulting in less tumbling of the clothes and a lower degree of de-washing. Furthermore, the de-washing plate requires bending over to install on the insert plate at the bottom of the inner tub, making installation inconvenient and reducing the user experience. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a clothing washing device. By driving the clothes basket to float up and down through water flow, the clothes can be shaken and washed, resulting in a stronger washing sensation, better washing effect, and less wear and tear on the clothes. In addition, during washing, the shaking washing component can be placed in the washing tub, which makes it more convenient to use and improves the user experience.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A laundry washing device includes a washing tub and a pulsator disposed at the bottom of the washing tub. The pulsator rotates within the washing tub to generate a rotating water flow. The laundry washing device also includes a shaking washing assembly disposed within the washing tub, the shaking washing assembly comprising:

[0006] Buoyancy components provide buoyancy to the agitating washing assembly using fluid.

[0007] A clothes basket with a clothes storage cavity and a water-permeable hole connecting the clothes storage cavity;

[0008] An elastic connector is used to connect the clothes basket and the buoyancy member.

[0009] The clothes basket moves up and down relative to the buoyancy member under the combined action of the rotating water flow and the elastic connector.

[0010] Furthermore, the buoyancy element is ring-shaped, and the clothes basket is at least partially housed within the space enclosed by the buoyancy element.

[0011] Furthermore, the buoyancy component is provided with an installation groove, the upper end of the elastic connector extends into the installation groove and is fixedly connected to the top wall of the installation groove, the bottom of the clothes basket is provided with a connecting plate extending radially outward, and the lower end of the elastic connector is connected to the connecting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the buoyancy component is provided with a vertically penetrating mounting hole, and an upper end cap is fixed to the top surface of the buoyancy component. The upper end cap cooperates with the mounting hole to form the mounting groove, and the upper end of the elastic connector is fixedly connected to the upper end cap.

[0013] Furthermore, a waterproof sleeve is provided inside the mounting groove, and the elastic connector is disposed through the waterproof sleeve.

[0014] Furthermore, the buoyancy component is ring-shaped, and the inner ring side of the buoyancy component is provided with an upper limit part and a lower limit part. The clothes basket moves up and down within the height range defined by the upper limit part and the lower limit part.

[0015] Furthermore, the clothes basket and the buoyancy member are connected by at least two elastic connectors.

[0016] Furthermore, the buoyancy component is provided with a circumferential limiting structure. When the shaking washing component is placed in the washing tub, the circumferential limiting structure slides vertically with the washing tub and restricts the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component.

[0017] Furthermore, the circumferential limiting structure is a limiting groove provided on the buoyancy component. When the shaking washing assembly is placed in the washing tub, the limiting groove slides vertically with the protruding structure on the inner wall of the washing tub and restricts the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component.

[0018] Furthermore, the clothes basket includes a basket body and a basket lid, the basket lid being detachably fitted onto the basket body to form the clothes storage cavity.

[0019] Furthermore, the upper part of the clothes basket is provided with an opening that connects to the clothes storage cavity, and the buoyancy member is provided with a cover plate that covers the opening, and the cover plate is detachably connected to the buoyancy member.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following effects:

[0021] In this invention, the laundry equipment is used by first placing the clothes in the clothes storage cavity of the basket, then placing the entire shaking washing assembly into the washing tub. After water enters the tub, the shaking washing assembly floats on the surface under the buoyancy of the buoyancy component. The impeller then begins to rotate rapidly in both directions, creating a rotating water flow within the tub. A negative pressure is formed at the center of this rotating water flow, causing the clothes basket to move downwards relative to the buoyancy component under the pressure difference. After the impeller stops rotating, the clothes basket moves upwards under the reset action of the elastic connector. Thus, through multiple rapid rotations of the impeller in both directions, the clothes basket achieves repeated lifting and lowering movements. During these movements, water flows through the permeable holes into the clothes storage cavity, penetrating the clothes and repeatedly rinsing them, resulting in a strong washing sensation and excellent washing effect. Simultaneously, the buoyancy and the clothes basket prevent the clothes from contacting the impeller, minimizing wear and tear. Finally, during washing, simply placing the shaking washing assembly in the washing tub is sufficient, making it convenient and improving the user experience.

[0022] The buoyancy element is ring-shaped, and the clothes basket is at least partially housed within the space enclosed by the buoyancy element. This design increases the distance between the bottom of the clothes basket and the bottom of the washing tub, thereby increasing the lifting distance of the clothes basket, enhancing the washing experience, and improving the washing effect; it also makes it easier to load and unload clothes.

[0023] The buoyancy component has a mounting groove, and the upper end of the elastic connector extends into the mounting groove and is fixedly connected to the top wall of the mounting groove. The bottom of the clothes basket has a connecting plate that extends radially outward, and the lower end of the elastic connector is connected to the connecting plate. This design ensures that the clothes basket can be completely stored within the space enclosed by the buoyancy component, thereby increasing the lifting distance of the clothes basket and facilitating storage when not in use, saving storage space.

[0024] The buoyancy component has a vertically penetrating mounting hole, and a top cover is fixed to the top surface of the buoyancy component. The top cover mates with the mounting hole to form a mounting groove, and the upper end of the elastic connector is fixedly connected to the top cover. With this design, during assembly, the lower end of the elastic connector can be fixedly connected to the connecting plate first, then the clothes basket can be embedded into the space enclosed by the buoyancy component, with the elastic connector passing through the mounting hole. Finally, after fixing the upper end of the elastic connector to the top cover, the top cover can be fixed to the buoyancy component. As can be seen, the entire assembly process is relatively simple and convenient, effectively improving the production efficiency of the shaking washing unit.

[0025] A waterproof sleeve is installed inside the mounting slot, and the elastic connector is installed through the waterproof sleeve. This design, by properly setting the height of the waterproof sleeve, can prevent water from entering the mounting hole when the clothes basket moves downwards through the air pressure inside the mounting hole. It can also protect the elastic connector, prevent abnormal noise, and prevent the metal elastic connector from rusting, thus extending the service life of the metal elastic connector.

[0026] The buoyancy component is ring-shaped, with an upper limit and a lower limit on the inner ring side. The clothes basket moves up and down within the height range defined by the upper and lower limits. This design makes the structure more compact and facilitates the storage of the washing unit by shaking.

[0027] The laundry basket and the buoyancy unit are connected by at least two elastic connectors. This design improves the reliability of the elastic connection between the laundry basket and the buoyancy unit, and extends the service life of the agitation wash assembly.

[0028] The buoyancy component features a circumferential limiting structure. When the agitator is placed inside the washing tub, this structure slides vertically against the tub, restricting the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component. This design allows the agitator to float upwards on the surface after water is introduced. When the impeller rotates at high speed, it prevents the agitator from rotating with the water flow, allowing the water to rotate relative to the buoyancy component for circumferential rinsing of the clothes, thus improving washing performance. Furthermore, it increases the negative pressure at the center of the rotating water flow, thereby increasing the lifting range of the clothes basket and enhancing washing efficiency.

[0029] The circumferential limiting structure is a limiting groove set on the buoyancy component. When the agitated washing assembly is placed inside the washing tub, the limiting groove slides vertically with the protruding structure on the inner wall of the washing tub to limit the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component. This design is simple in structure, convenient to place, and facilitates the processing and molding of the buoyancy component and the washing tub.

[0030] The clothes basket consists of a basket body and a lid. The lid can be detachably fitted onto the basket body to form a storage cavity for clothes. This design makes it convenient to take out and put in clothes.

[0031] These features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. [Attached Image Description]

[0032] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the shaking washing component floating on the water surface after water is introduced in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the shaking washing assembly in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is an assembly diagram of the buoyancy component and the basket in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the clothes basket in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of the shaking washing assembly in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the shaking washing assembly in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, showing the downward movement of the clothes basket when the impeller rotates;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing assembly that shakes when the clothes basket moves downward in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buoyancy component and the washing tub in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shaking washing component adsorbed on the outer shell in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the shaking washing assembly in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the shaking washing assembly in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the shaking washing assembly in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0046] Figure label:

[0047] 100. Washing tub; 110. Raised structure; 200. Impeller; 300. Shaking washing assembly; 310. Buoyancy component; 311. Upper ring; 312. Lower ring; 313. Mounting hole; 314. Upper end cover; 315. Limiting groove; 316. Cover plate; 317. Upper limit part; 318. Lower limit part; 320. Clothes basket; 321. Clothes storage cavity; 322. Water permeable hole; 323. Basket body; 3231. Connecting plate; 32311. Plate body; 32312. Lower end cover; 324. Basket lid; 325. Opening; 330. Elastic connector; 400. Waterproof sleeve; 500. Magnet; 600. Metal outer shell.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0048] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the implementation methods without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 8As shown, the laundry equipment in this embodiment is a pulsator washing machine, including a washing tub 100, a pulsator 200 disposed at the bottom of the washing tub 100, and a shaking washing assembly 300 placed inside the washing tub 100. The motor drives the pulsator 200 to rotate, so that a rotating water flow is generated inside the washing tub 100. The shaking washing assembly 300 includes a buoyancy member 310, a clothes basket 320, and an elastic connector 330. The buoyancy member 310 provides buoyancy to the shaking washing assembly 300 with the help of fluid, so that the shaking washing assembly 300 floats in the water. The clothes basket 320 has a clothes storage cavity 321 and a water permeable hole 322 communicating with the clothes storage cavity 321. The elastic connector 330 connects the clothes basket 320 and the buoyancy member 310, so that the clothes basket 320 moves up and down relative to the buoyancy member 310 under the combined action of the rotating water flow and the elastic connector 330.

[0051] In this embodiment, when using the laundry equipment, the clothes are first placed in the clothes storage cavity 321 of the clothes basket 320. Then, the entire shaking washing assembly 300 is placed into the washing tub 100. After water enters the washing tub 100, the shaking washing assembly 300 floats on the water surface under the buoyancy of the buoyancy member 310. Subsequently, the impeller 200 begins to rotate at high speed in both directions to generate a rotating water flow in the washing tub 100. A negative pressure is formed at the center of the rotating water flow. At this time, the clothes basket 320 moves downward relative to the buoyancy member 310 under the action of the pressure difference. After the impeller 200 stops rotating, the clothes basket 320 moves downward under the reset action of the elastic connector 330. The upward motion of the washing machine, with the impeller rotating at high speed more than 200 times in both directions, allows the clothes basket 320 to repeatedly rise and fall. During this movement, water flows through the permeable holes 322 into the clothes storage cavity 321, penetrating the clothes and repeatedly rinsing them, resulting in a strong washing sensation and excellent washing effect. Simultaneously, the buoyancy and the clothes basket 320 prevent the clothes from contacting the impeller 200, thus minimizing wear and tear. Finally, during washing, simply place the shaking washing unit 300 in the washing tub 100, making it convenient and enhancing the user experience.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, the buoyancy component 310 is ring-shaped, including an independently machined upper ring 311 and a lower ring 312. The upper ring 311 and the lower ring 312 are sealed together by welding or by screws and a sealing ring. After the upper ring 311 and the lower ring 312 are connected, a cavity is formed. The cavity design can ensure that the buoyancy component 310 can float on the water surface. The clothes basket 320 includes a basket body 323 and a basket cover 324. The basket body 323 and the basket cover 324 are respectively provided with the above-mentioned water-permeable holes 322. The basket cover 324 is detachably attached to the basket body 323 by a screw fastener connection to form the above-mentioned clothes storage cavity 321. The basket cover 324 is designed to be detachable for easy loading and unloading of clothes.

[0053] It is understood that, in other embodiments of the present invention, the basket cover may also be detachably installed on the basket body by means of threaded connection or snap-fit.

[0054] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the buoyancy component may also be a resin component, and the buoyancy component is formed into an internal cavity by a blow molding process.

[0055] To increase the distance between the bottom of the clothes basket 320 and the bottom of the washing tub 100, thereby increasing the lifting distance of the clothes basket 320 and enhancing the washing experience and washing effect, the clothes basket 320 is at least partially housed within the space enclosed by the buoyancy member 310, that is, the buoyancy member 310 is fitted onto the outside of at least part of the clothes basket 320. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the clothes basket 320 is preferably completely stored within the space enclosed by the buoyancy member 310. This design can further increase the lifting distance of the clothes basket 320, and also facilitates storage when not in use, saving storage space.

[0056] To ensure that the entire clothes basket 320 is contained within the space enclosed by the buoyancy member 310, the buoyancy member 310 is provided with at least two mounting slots evenly spaced around its circumference, preferably five mounting slots. The lower end of the mounting slot is open, and the upper end of the mounting slot is closed. Each mounting slot is provided with an elastic connector 330, which is a tension spring or an elastic rope. In this embodiment, a tension spring is preferred. The upper end of the tension spring extends into the mounting slot and is fixedly connected to the top wall of the mounting slot. The bottom of the basket body 323 is provided with a radially outward extending connecting plate 3231. The connecting plate 3231 includes a plate body 32311 and a lower end cover 32312. The plate body 32311 is provided with a through hole, and the lower end cover 32312 is provided through the through hole and fixed to the plate body 32311. The lower end of the tension spring is hooked onto a hook inside the lower end cover 32312, thereby achieving the connection between the lower end of the tension spring and the connecting plate 3231. In this way, under normal conditions, the clothes basket 320 can be stored in the space enclosed by the buoyancy member 310 under the pull of the tension spring. When the impeller rotates, the clothes basket 320 moves downward to pull the lower end of the tension spring out of the mounting slot. In addition, the use of 5 tension springs to connect the clothes basket 320 and the buoyancy member 310 can improve the reliability of the elastic connection between the clothes basket 320 and the buoyancy member 310 and extend the service life of the agitation washing unit 300.

[0057] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the lower end cap may also be integrally formed with the plate body.

[0058] To facilitate the assembly of the tension spring, the buoyancy component 310 in this embodiment is provided with a vertically penetrating mounting hole 313. An upper end cap 314 is fixed to the top surface of the buoyancy component 310. The upper end cap 314 mates with the mounting hole 313 to form the aforementioned mounting groove. The upper end of the tension spring is fixedly connected to the upper end cap 314. With this design, during assembly, the lower end of the tension spring can be fixedly connected to the connecting plate 3231 first. Then, the clothes basket 320 is inserted into the space enclosed by the buoyancy component 310, allowing the tension spring to pass through the mounting hole 313. Finally, the upper end of the tension spring is fixed to the upper end cap 314, and the upper end cap 314 is fixed to the top surface of the buoyancy component 310. Therefore, the entire assembly process is relatively simple and convenient, effectively improving the production efficiency of the shaking washing assembly 300.

[0059] In addition, a waterproof sleeve 400 is provided in the mounting groove in this embodiment. The tension spring is installed inside the waterproof sleeve 400. The lower end of the waterproof sleeve 400 is fixedly connected to the lower end cover 32312. By reasonably setting the height of the waterproof sleeve 400, water can be prevented from entering the mounting hole by the air pressure in the mounting hole when the clothes basket 320 moves downward. This can protect the tension spring, prevent abnormal noise, prevent the tension spring from rusting, and extend the service life of the tension spring.

[0060] In addition, such as Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, in order to further improve the washing effect, the buoyancy component 310 in this embodiment is provided with a circumferential limiting structure. When the shaking washing assembly 300 is placed in the washing tub 100, the circumferential limiting structure slides vertically with the washing tub 100 and restricts the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component 310. With this design, after water is introduced, the shaking washing assembly 300 can float upward to float on the water surface. When the impeller 200 rotates at high speed, it can prevent the shaking washing assembly 300 from rotating with the rotating water flow. This allows the water flow to rotate relative to the buoyancy component 310 to perform circumferential rinsing of the clothes, thereby improving the washing effect. In addition, it can also increase the negative pressure in the center of the rotating water flow, thereby increasing the lifting range of the clothes basket 320 and improving the washing effect.

[0061] In this embodiment, the circumferential limiting structure is a limiting groove 315 provided on the buoyancy component 310. The limiting groove 315 is located on the outer periphery of the buoyancy component 310 and extends vertically. The inner wall of the washing tub 100 is provided with a protruding structure 110, which is a vertically extending rib. When the shaking washing assembly 300 is placed inside the washing tub 100, the limiting groove 315 and the protruding structure 110 slide vertically and restrict the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component 310. This design is simple in structure, convenient to place, and facilitates the processing and forming of the buoyancy component 310 and the washing tub 100.

[0062] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the circumferential limiting structure may also be a limiting rib provided on the outer periphery of the buoyancy member and extending vertically, and the inner wall of the washing tub is provided with a vertically extending groove. When the shaking washing assembly is placed in the washing tub, the limiting rib and the groove slide vertically to restrict the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy member.

[0063] Finally, as Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, the buoyancy component 310 in this embodiment is provided with a magnet 500, and the inner side of the lower ring 312 is provided with a fixing groove. The magnet 500 is embedded in the fixing groove. The laundry equipment also includes a magnetic metal shell 600. The washing tub 100, the impeller 200 and the motor are all located inside the metal shell 600. When the shaking washing component 300 is not in use, the shaking washing component 300 can be magnetically fixed to the outer side of the metal shell 600 by the magnet 500, so as to facilitate the storage of the shaking washing component 300.

[0064] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the magnet may also be fixed to the upper ring.

[0065] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the laundry equipment also includes a housing fitted around the outside of the washing tub, with magnets fixed to the inner side of the housing, and the buoyancy component being a magnetic metal component. This design also allows the shaking washing assembly to be magnetically fixed to the housing.

[0066] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the clothes basket may also be a mesh bag, the mesh of which forms a water-permeable hole, and the mesh bag is provided with an opening that can be opened and closed by a zipper or a button to facilitate the taking and putting away of clothes.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] like Figure 11 As shown, compared with Embodiment 1, the difference in this embodiment is that the upper part of the clothes basket 320 is provided with an opening 325 that communicates with the clothes storage cavity, and the top of the upper ring 311 is provided with a cover plate 316 that covers the opening 325. The cover plate 316 is detachably connected to the upper ring 311 by means of screw connection, snap connection or threaded connection, so as to cooperate with the basket body 323 to form a clothes storage cavity. The detachable connection of the cover plate 316 makes it convenient to take out and put in clothes.

[0069] Example 3

[0070] like Figure 12As shown, compared with Embodiments 1 and 2, the difference in this embodiment is that the buoyancy component 310 is a buoyancy plate or a hollow annular plate made of suspension material (EVA, foam) so that the buoyancy component 310 can float on the water surface. In order to reduce costs, the buoyancy plate made of suspension material (EVA, foam) is preferred in this embodiment. The buoyancy plate has an opening in the middle or is provided with a through hole to allow water to flow through. An elastic connector 330 is provided between the clothes basket 320 and the buoyancy plate. The elastic connector 330 is a tension spring or an elastic rope. This design can also achieve the effect of shaking and washing, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0071] Example 4

[0072] like Figure 13 As shown, compared with embodiments one to three, the difference in this embodiment is that the buoyancy component 310 in this embodiment is ring-shaped, made of suspension material (EVA, foam) or has a hollow structure inside. The inner ring side of the buoyancy component 310 is provided with an upper limit part 317 and a lower limit part 318. The upper limit part 317 and the lower limit part 318 are ring-shaped or arc-shaped structures. The elastic connector 330 is a compression spring. The clothes basket 320 is set as in embodiment one and is located between the upper limit part 317 and the lower limit part 318. The compression spring is connected between the bottom of the clothes basket 320 and the lower limit part 318. With this design, when the impeller rotates at high speed in both directions, under the pressure difference and the reset action of the compression spring, the clothes basket 320 can move up and down within the height range defined by the upper limit part 317 and the lower limit part 318.

[0073] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the elastic connector may also be a tension spring, which is connected between the upper limit part and the top of the clothes basket. This design also allows the clothes basket to move up and down within the height range defined by the upper limit part and the lower limit part.

[0074] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the upper part of the clothes basket is provided with an opening that communicates with the clothes storage cavity, and the upper limit part is provided with a cover plate that covers the opening. The cover plate is detachably connected to the upper limit part by means of screw connection, snap connection or threaded connection, so as to cooperate with the basket body to form a clothes storage cavity. The detachable connection of the cover plate can facilitate the taking and putting away of clothes.

[0075] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments above. Any modifications that do not depart from the functional and structural principles of the present invention will be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A laundry washing device, comprising a washing tub and a pulsator disposed at the bottom of the washing tub, wherein the pulsator rotates within the washing tub to generate a rotating water flow, characterized in that, The laundry equipment further includes a shaking washing assembly placed inside the washing tub, the shaking washing assembly comprising: Buoyancy components provide buoyancy to the agitating washing assembly using fluid. A clothes basket with a clothes storage cavity and a water-permeable hole connecting the clothes storage cavity; An elastic connector is used to connect the clothes basket and the buoyancy member. The clothes basket moves up and down relative to the buoyancy member under the combined action of the rotating water flow and the elastic connector.

2. The laundry washing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buoyancy element is ring-shaped, and the clothes basket is at least partially housed within the space enclosed by the buoyancy element.

3. The laundry washing equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The buoyancy component is provided with an installation groove, the upper end of the elastic connector extends into the installation groove and is fixedly connected to the top wall of the installation groove, the bottom of the clothes basket is provided with a connecting plate extending radially outward, and the lower end of the elastic connector is connected to the connecting plate.

4. The laundry washing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The buoyancy component has a vertically penetrating mounting hole, and an upper end cap is fixed to the top surface of the buoyancy component. The upper end cap and the mounting hole cooperate to form the mounting groove, and the upper end of the elastic connector is fixedly connected to the upper end cap.

5. The laundry washing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting groove is provided with a waterproof sleeve, and the elastic connector is disposed through the waterproof sleeve.

6. The laundry washing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buoyancy component is ring-shaped, and the inner ring side of the buoyancy component is provided with an upper limit part and a lower limit part. The clothes basket moves up and down within the height range defined by the upper limit part and the lower limit part.

7. The laundry washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The clothes basket and the buoyancy component are connected by at least two elastic connectors.

8. The laundry washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The buoyancy component is provided with a circumferential limiting structure. When the shaking washing component is placed in the washing tub, the circumferential limiting structure slides vertically with the washing tub and restricts the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component.

9. The laundry washing equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The circumferential limiting structure is a limiting groove provided on the buoyancy component. When the shaking washing assembly is placed in the washing tub, the limiting groove slides vertically with the protruding structure on the inner wall of the washing tub and restricts the circumferential rotation of the buoyancy component.

10. The laundry washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The clothes basket includes a basket body and a basket lid, the basket lid being detachably fitted onto the basket body to form the clothes storage cavity.

11. The laundry washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The upper part of the clothes basket is provided with an opening that connects to the clothes storage cavity, and the buoyancy member is provided with a cover plate that covers the opening, and the cover plate is detachably connected to the buoyancy member.

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