Washing apparatus

Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of washing, and particularly relates to a washing device. The present application aims to solve the problem that the conventional washing machine has an unsatisfactory washing effect on small clothes and the small washing machine has a large abrasion on small clothes in the prior art. For this purpose, the washing device of the present application comprises a flexible washing barrel, and the outside of the flexible washing barrel is further provided with a squeezing part, a transmission part and a driving part, the output end of the driving part is drivingly connected with the transmission part, the transmission part is drivingly connected with the squeezing part, and the transmission part is slidably arranged up and down; under the driving of the driving part, the transmission part slides up and down to realize driving the squeezing part to apply or release the squeezing force to the flexible washing barrel. The washing device of the present application drives the transmission part by the driving part to squeeze the flexible washing barrel by the squeezing part, so that the small clothes can be well washed, and the abrasion on the small clothes is relatively small.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of washing technology, and particularly relates to a washing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In today's daily life, with the continuous development of society, people pay more and more attention to their own clean and sanitary conditions. Accordingly, people wash clothes more frequently. Therefore, full-automatic washing machines bring people more and more convenience and become one of the indispensable household appliances. At present, there are two common types of washing machines, namely, a pulsator washing machine and a drum washing machine. The pulsator washing machine is designed with a pulsator structure at the bottom of a washing inner barrel. During the washing process, the pulsator rotates in a reciprocating forward and reverse direction, so that the water flow in the barrel forms different vortexes. The clothes are rolled with the water flow and also rub against each other, so as to achieve the effect of washing clothes. The drum washing machine uses the mechanical work of a motor to rotate the drum, and the clothes are lifted to a high place and then fall down in the drum, so that the clothes are washed through the reciprocating motion.

[0003] Compared with outer clothes and trousers, small clothes such as underwear and underpants are washed more frequently. The capacity of the traditional washing machine (such as a pulsator washing machine or a drum washing machine) is large, and it is a waste of resources to wash small clothes frequently. In addition, the small clothes usually have a small size, so that the cleaning effect is not as expected.

[0004] At present, small washing machines for small clothes have appeared on the market. The small washing machines use a washing cylinder to carry clothes, the cylinder wall has a protrusion, the washing cylinder rotates continuously in one direction, and the protrusion rubs against the clothes to wash the small clothes. However, the rubbing washing method causes great wear of the clothes.

[0005] Correspondingly, there is a need in the art for a new washing device to solve the problems of the traditional washing machine in the prior art, i.e., the washing effect of the small clothes is not ideal, and the small washing machine causes great wear of the small clothes. SUMMARY

[0006] In view of the problems of the traditional washing machine in the prior art, i.e., the washing effect of the small clothes is not ideal, and the small washing machine causes great wear of the small clothes, the present application provides a washing device. The washing device comprises a flexible washing barrel, an extrusion part, a transmission part and a driving part are further arranged outside the flexible washing barrel, the output end of the driving part is drivingly connected with the transmission part, the transmission part is drivingly connected with the extrusion part, and the transmission part is arranged to be up-and-down slidable, and under the driving of the driving part, the transmission part slides up and down to drive the extrusion part to apply or release the extrusion force to the flexible washing barrel.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the washing device described above, the washing device further includes a support frame, the transmission part is slidably disposed on the support frame, the squeezing part is hinged to the support frame, and one end of the squeezing part near the transmission part abuts against the transmission part.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above washing device, the side of the transmission part is provided with an inclined surface, and the end of the squeezing part near the transmission part abuts against the inclined surface.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above washing device, the squeezing part includes a connector and a moving part. The connector is hinged to the bracket, and the moving part is located at one end of the connector near the transmission part, and the moving part abuts against the transmission part.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above washing device, the end of the connector near the flexible washing tub is further provided with a pressing member.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing device, the moving component is a rotating wheel, and the rotating wheel is rotatably connected to the connecting component, or...

[0012] The moving component is a sliding block, which is fixedly connected to the connecting component, and / or,

[0013] The extrusion component is an extrusion wheel, and the extrusion wheel is rotatably connected to the connecting component, or...

[0014] The extrusion component is an extrusion block, and the extrusion block is fixedly connected to the connecting component.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment of the above washing device, the flexible washing tub is rotatable, a transmission component is provided at the top of the transmission unit, and a rotating component is provided at the bottom of the flexible washing tub; when the transmission unit slides up and down and drives the transmission component to rise and fall, the rotating component drives the flexible washing tub to rotate.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment of the above washing device, the transmission component is one of a hinged pawl or a fixed ratchet disc, and the rotating component is the other of a hinged pawl or a fixed ratchet disc; when the transmission component moves upward, the pawl abuts against the ratchet disc.

[0017] In the preferred embodiment of the above washing device, the transmission component is fixedly disposed on the transmission part, and the transmission component is also fixedly provided with a protrusion; the rotating component is a cylindrical structure and is fixedly disposed on the flexible washing tub, and the side of the rotating component is also provided with a spiral groove; the protrusion enters the spiral groove.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing device, the drive unit includes a motor, a drive wheel, and a connecting rod. The output end of the motor is provided with a drive wheel. One end of the connecting rod is hinged to a non-central position of the drive wheel, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the transmission unit. Alternatively,

[0019] The driving unit is a linear drive, and the output end of the linear drive is connected to the transmission unit in a driving connection, and / or,

[0020] The flexible washing tub is also equipped with a lid on top.

[0021] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the technical solution of the present invention, the washing device includes a flexible washing tub, and the exterior of the flexible washing tub is provided with a squeezing part, a transmission part and a driving part. The output end of the driving part is driven to the transmission part, the transmission part is driven to the squeezing part, and the transmission part is slidably arranged up and down. Under the drive of the driving part, the transmission part slides up and down to drive the squeezing part to apply squeezing force to the flexible washing tub or release the applied squeezing force.

[0022] With the above-described configuration, the washing device of the present invention, by driving the transmission unit through the drive unit to squeeze the squeezing unit against the flexible washing tub, can achieve a good washing effect on small garments while minimizing wear and tear on them. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The washing apparatus of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA diagram;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the lid, flexible washing tub, and squeezing section;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after the support structure has been removed;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The front view;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the cover and drive unit, and separating the flexible washing tub from the squeezing and transmission parts;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the connection between the transmission component and the rotating component of the present invention.

[0032] List of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Flexible washing tub, 2-Extrusion section, 21-Connector, 22-Moving part, 23-Extrusion section, 3-Transmission section, 31-Inclined surface, 4-Drive section, 41-Motor, 42-Drive wheel, 43-Connecting rod, 5-Bracket, 6-Transmission part, 61-Protrusion, 7-Rotating part, 71-Spiral groove, 8-Lid, 9-Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, although the specification describes the moving member as a rotating wheel or a sliding block, the present invention can obviously employ other similar means, such as a sphere, as long as the moving member can move with the transmission part while simultaneously causing the connecting member to rotate.

[0034] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., which indicate the direction or positional relationship, are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," "equipped," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] To address the problems of unsatisfactory washing results for small items in traditional washing machines, and the significant wear and tear on small items in small washing machines, such as... Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 3, 5, and 6, this invention provides a washing device, including a flexible washing tub 1 and a support 5. The flexible washing tub 1 has a cover 8 on its top. The exterior of the flexible washing tub 1 also includes a pressing part 2, a transmission part 3, and a driving part 4. The output end of the driving part 4 is drivenly connected to the transmission part 3, and the transmission part 3 is drivenly connected to the pressing part 2. The side of the transmission part 3 has an inclined surface 31, and the transmission part 3 is slidably mounted on the support 5. The pressing part 2 includes a connecting member 21 and a moving member 22. The moving member 22 is a rotating wheel. The connecting member 21 is hinged to the support 5. The moving member 22 is located at the end of the connecting member 21 near the transmission part 3 and is rotatably connected to the connecting member 21. The moving member 22 abuts against the inclined surface 31 of the transmission part 3. The end of the connecting member 21 near the flexible washing tub 1 also has a pressing member 23, which is a pressing wheel, and is rotatably connected to the connecting member 21. Driven by the drive unit 4, the transmission unit 3 slides up and down to drive the extrusion unit 2 to apply or release the extrusion force to the flexible washing tub 1.

[0037] like Figure 4 , 7 As shown, the flexible washing tub 1 is rotatable. A transmission component 6 is located at the top of the transmission unit 3, and a rotating component 7 is located at the bottom of the flexible washing tub 1. The transmission component 6 is a hinged pawl, and the rotating component 7 is a fixed ratchet. When the transmission component 6 moves upward, the pawl abuts against the ratchet. To prevent the pawl from moving to a position where it can no longer abut against the ratchet under gravity during the lifting and lowering of the transmission unit 3, a torsion spring 9 is fixed between the top of the transmission unit 3 and the bottom of the flexible washing tub 1. The torsion spring 9 abuts against the pawl but does not rotate relative to it. When the transmission unit 3 slides up and down, driving the transmission component 6 to rise and fall, the rotating component 7 causes the flexible washing tub 1 to rotate.

[0038] The drive unit 4 includes a motor 41, a drive wheel 42 and a connecting rod 43. The output end of the motor 41 is provided with the drive wheel 42. One end of the connecting rod 43 is hinged to the off-center position of the drive wheel 42, and the other end of the connecting rod 43 is hinged to the transmission unit 3.

[0039] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios. These adjustments do not depart from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] For example, in an alternative embodiment, the movable element 22 described in the current embodiment, which is a rotating wheel and rotatably connected to the connecting element 21, can be replaced by a sliding block (not shown in the figure) for which the movable element 22 is fixedly connected to the connecting element 21. These modifications do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] For example, in another alternative embodiment, the extrusion member 23 described in the current embodiment, which is an extrusion wheel rotatably connected to the connecting member 21, can be replaced by an extrusion block (not shown in the figure) with the extrusion member 23 fixedly connected to the connecting member 21. These modifications do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] For example, in another alternative embodiment, the transmission member 6, which is a hinged pawl, and the rotating member 7, which is a fixed ratchet disc, described in the current embodiment, can be replaced with a fixed ratchet disc for the transmission member 6 and a hinged pawl for the rotating member 7 (not shown in the figure). This achieves the same effect: when the transmission member 6 moves upward, the pawl abuts against the ratchet disc, causing the flexible washing tub 1 to rotate. These modifications do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] For example, in another alternative embodiment, the transmission member 6 described in the current embodiment, which is a pawl hinged to the transmission part 3, and the rotating member 7, which is a ratchet wheel fixedly mounted to the flexible washing tub 1, can be replaced with: Figure 8 As shown, the transmission component 6 is fixedly mounted on the transmission part 3, and the transmission component 6 is also fixedly provided with a protrusion 61; the rotating component 7 has a cylindrical structure and is fixedly mounted on the flexible washing tub 1, and the side of the rotating component 7 is also provided with a spiral groove 71; the protrusion 61 enters the spiral groove 71, which can also achieve the effect of the flexible washing tub 1 rotating when the transmission component 6 moves upward. These do not deviate from the principle of the present invention, and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0044] For example, in another alternative embodiment, the structure of the drive unit 4, which includes a motor 41, a drive wheel 42, and a connecting rod 43, described in the current embodiment can be replaced by a linear drive element (not shown in the figure), such as an electric actuator or a cylinder, with the output end of the linear drive element connected to the transmission unit 3. These modifications do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] For example, in another alternative embodiment, the torsion spring 9 described in the current embodiment can be replaced with other structures that can provide support, such as an elastic block or a support plate. These replacements do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] In summary, the washing device of the present invention uses the drive unit 4 to drive the transmission unit 3 to rise and fall, causing the squeezing unit 2 to squeeze the flexible washing tub 1. This simulates manual, repeated squeezing of clothing. The clothing fibers absorb water and expand, and through squeezing, the stains absorbed by the detergent are quickly separated from the clothing. After the squeezing unit 2 retracts, the clothing absorbs water and expands again, and this process repeats. Furthermore, while the transmission unit 3 rises and falls, the flexible washing tub 1 is also driven to rotate via the transmission component 6 and the rotating component 7, allowing for more thorough washing of different parts of the clothing. This achieves good washing results for small items of clothing while minimizing wear and tear.

[0047] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing device, characterized in that, The device includes a flexible washing tub, and the exterior of the flexible washing tub is provided with a squeezing part, a transmission part, and a driving part. The output end of the driving part is drivenly connected to the transmission part, and the transmission part is drivenly connected to the squeezing part. The transmission part is slidably arranged up and down. Under the drive of the driving part, the transmission part slides up and down to drive the squeezing part to apply squeezing force to the flexible washing tub or release the applied squeezing force. The washing device also includes a bracket, the transmission part is slidably disposed on the bracket, the squeezing part is hinged to the bracket, and the end of the squeezing part near the transmission part abuts against the transmission part.

2. The washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the transmission part is provided with an inclined surface, and the end of the extrusion part near the transmission part abuts against the inclined surface.

3. The washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extrusion part includes a connector and a movable part. The connector is hinged to the bracket, and the movable part is located at one end of the connector near the transmission part, and the movable part abuts against the transmission part.

4. The washing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector is also provided with an extrusion member at one end near the flexible washing tub.

5. The washing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movable component is a rotating wheel, and the rotating wheel is rotatably connected to the connecting component, or... The moving component is a sliding block, which is fixedly connected to the connecting component, and / or, The extrusion component is an extrusion wheel, and the extrusion wheel is rotatably connected to the connecting component, or... The extrusion component is an extrusion block, and the extrusion block is fixedly connected to the connecting component.

6. The washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible washing tub is rotatable, with a transmission component at the top of the transmission unit and a rotating component at the bottom of the flexible washing tub; when the transmission unit slides up and down and drives the transmission component to rise and fall, the rotating component drives the flexible washing tub to rotate.

7. The washing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission component is one of a hinged pawl or a fixed ratchet disc, and the rotating component is the other of a hinged pawl or a fixed ratchet disc; when the transmission component moves upward, the pawl abuts against the ratchet disc.

8. The washing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission component is fixedly mounted on the transmission part, and the transmission component is also fixedly provided with a protrusion; the rotating component is a cylindrical structure and is fixedly mounted on the flexible washing tub, and the side of the rotating component is also provided with a spiral groove; the protrusion enters the spiral groove.

9. The washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a motor, a drive wheel, and a connecting rod. The output end of the motor is provided with the drive wheel. One end of the connecting rod is hinged to a non-central position of the drive wheel, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the transmission unit. Alternatively... The driving unit is a linear drive, and the output end of the linear drive is connected to the transmission unit in a driving connection, and / or, The flexible washing tub is also equipped with a lid on top.

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