An automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system

By using an automated feeding and conveying device with movement, pressing, and discharge control mechanisms, the problems of cross-contamination and poor feeding flexibility in industrial washing equipment are solved, achieving flexible feeding and avoiding cross-contamination, and is suitable for large industrial washing machines.

CN117569058BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SHANDONG DACHENG WASHING MACHINERY CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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SHANDONG DACHENG WASHING MACHINERY CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-11-22
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Abstract

This invention discloses an automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system, belonging to the field of automated feeding and conveying technology in the washing industry. It includes a hollow shell for accommodating linens, a moving mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a discharge control mechanism. The moving mechanism, used for moving the automated feeding and conveying device, is located on one side of the shell. The pressing mechanism is located inside the shell and presses the linens in the automated feeding and conveying device towards the bottom of the shell. The discharge control mechanism is located at the bottom of the shell and is used to open or close the discharge port at the bottom of the automated feeding and conveying device. Beneficial effects: This provides a new automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system, which can flexibly feed linens, meet current requirements for avoiding cross-contamination, and can be used in conjunction with existing large industrial washing machines.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automatic feeding and conveying technology in the laundry industry, and in particular to an automated feeding and conveying device for a laundry system. Background Technology

[0002] Laundry equipment is a common electronic device in daily life, mainly consisting of small household washing machines and large industrial washing machines. Large industrial washing machines are further divided into hotel linen (bedding, etc.) washing equipment and hospital linen (hospital gowns, surgical gowns, etc.) washing equipment. Early industrial laundry equipment was typically a standalone terminal unit, requiring manual transport of linens to each individual machine for washing. With continuous improvements in industrial laundry equipment technology, automated feeding and conveying systems have emerged, primarily using conveyor belts to address the drawbacks of manual linen transport in the past.

[0003] For example, patent CN 110359216 A, filed in 2018, discloses an automatic feeding and conveying technology—a conveyor distribution line. This line uses a dual conveyor belt system to automatically feed and convey linens to multiple industrial washing machines. Linens are fed from one end of one conveyor belt, and by controlling the opening and closing of partition holes on that conveyor belt, the linens are fed to a single industrial washing machine. The second conveyor belt then directly conveys the linens to the side door of that single industrial washing machine, achieving automatic feeding. The drawbacks of this patented technology are: 1) The industrial washing machine's feeding and discharging both pass through the same washing door, which cannot meet the requirements of the latest medical linen washing standards—separation of soiled and clean areas; 2) The conveyor belts are unidirectional, resulting in poor feeding flexibility.

[0004] For example, CN 204369035 U discloses a linen conveying device in an automatic dehydration system for a washing machine. The background section outlines an improved tunnel-type washing machine technology designed to address the cross-contamination issue arising from the sharing of a single inlet and outlet between dirty and clean linens in traditional washing machines. This technology integrates the washing machine with dehydration and drying systems to form a complete automatic washing machine production line. While this production line solves the cross-contamination problem, it also has its drawbacks. The entire automatic washing machine production line occupies a large area, with the washing machine and dehydration system operating independently. Because they are independent, an additional conveying system is required between the separate washing machine and dehydration system.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new automated feeding and conveying device for washing systems to achieve flexible feeding, be compatible with existing large industrial washing machines, and meet current requirements to avoid cross-contamination. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems of this invention, this application provides a new automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system, which can not only provide flexible feeding but also meet the current requirements for avoiding cross-contamination and can be used in conjunction with existing large industrial washing machines.

[0007] This application provides an automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system, employing the following technical solution: It includes a hollow housing for accommodating linens, and further includes a moving mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a discharge control mechanism. The moving mechanism for moving the automated feeding and conveying device is located on one side of the housing. The pressing mechanism is located inside the housing, pressing the linens in the automated feeding and conveying device against the bottom of the housing. The discharge control mechanism is located at the bottom of the housing, and is used to open or close the discharge port at the bottom of the automated feeding and conveying device.

[0008] Optionally, the pressing mechanism includes a lower pressing structure, which includes a lower pressing cylinder, a lower pressing head, and a lower mounting component. The lower pressing head is disposed at the bottom of the lower mounting component, and the lower pressing cylinder is disposed inside the lower mounting component. One end of the lower pressing cylinder penetrates the lower mounting component and is fixedly installed at the top opening of the housing, while the other end of the lower pressing cylinder penetrates the lower mounting component and is fixedly installed at the lower pressing head.

[0009] Optionally, the outer wall of the lower mounting component is slidably connected to the housing.

[0010] Optionally, there are two pressing cylinders, which are arranged in parallel and have their telescopic rods facing each other. The telescopic rod of one pressing cylinder is fixedly installed to the top opening of the housing, and the telescopic rod of the other pressing cylinder is fixedly installed to the pressing head.

[0011] Optionally, there is one or more sets of the pressing structure. When there are multiple sets, the multiple sets of pressing structures are arranged in parallel with gaps between them.

[0012] Optionally, the pressing mechanism includes an upper pressing structure, which is used to open and close the top feed port of the automated feeding conveyor. One end of the upper pressing structure is connected to the lower pressing structure. When the lower pressing structure moves to press material, the upper pressing structure moves downward with the lower pressing structure to press material on the top of the linen.

[0013] Optionally, the upper pressing structure includes a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate, and an upper pressing cylinder. One end of the first pressing plate is fixedly installed to the lower pressing structure, and the other end of the first pressing plate is hinged to one end of the second pressing plate. One end of the upper pressing cylinder is fixedly installed on the first pressing plate, and the other end of the upper pressing cylinder is connected to the second pressing plate through a connector. The extension and retraction of the upper pressing cylinder controls the flipping of the second pressing plate.

[0014] Optionally, the moving mechanism is used to realize the movement of the automated feeding and conveying device in the horizontal and vertical directions; the moving mechanism includes a first guide rail, a mounting component, and a second guide rail structure 23. The first guide rail is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting component, and the second guide rail structure is fixedly connected to the other side of the mounting component. The first guide rail is horizontally arranged, and the second guide rail structure 23 is vertically arranged. The moving mechanism is fixedly installed to the housing through the other side of the second guide rail structure 23, and the automated feeding and conveying device is installed to the outside through the other side of the first guide rail.

[0015] Optionally, the discharge control mechanism includes a control structure, fan-shaped connectors, and material gate plates. Two material gate plates are horizontally arranged at the discharge port of the housing to close the discharge port. A fan-shaped connector is connected to each end of the length of a single material gate plate. Two sets of control structures are respectively arranged on the side of the housing corresponding to the length direction of the material gate plates. One end of the control structure is fixedly installed to the top opening end of the housing, and the other end of the control structure is hinged to the two fan-shaped connectors respectively. Under the extension and retraction of the control structure, the fan-shaped connectors are rotated, thereby causing the material gate plates to flip, so as to realize the opening and closing of the discharge port.

[0016] Optionally, the discharge control mechanism further includes a telescopic component, which is disposed on one side of the fan-shaped connector. One end of the telescopic component is fixed to the discharge port of the housing, and the other end of the telescopic component is stacked on the material gate plate and moves as the material gate plate flips.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system provided in this application can achieve reciprocating movement in both horizontal and vertical directions through the guide rail structure in the moving mechanism, allowing for more flexible reciprocating movement between multiple industrial washing machines. Vertical movement enables better and more precise docking with the industrial washing machine's inlet, preventing linens from overflowing from the shell's outlet during the pressing process. The pressing mechanism smoothly and efficiently presses the linens from the automated feeding and conveying device into the industrial washing machine's inlet. The upper pressing structure in the pressing mechanism not only provides top pressing during the linen pressing process but also controls the opening and closing of the shell's inlet; it plays an auxiliary pressing role during the pressing process. Once the shell is fully fed, the inlet is closed to prevent linens from overflowing. The discharge control mechanism can flexibly open and close the shell's outlet while limiting linen overflow, offering flexible opening and closing, and the overall structure is simple and effective. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge control mechanism.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving mechanism.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Housing; 2. Moving mechanism; 21. First guide rail; 22. Mounting component; 23. Second guide rail structure; 3. Pressing mechanism; 31. Lower pressing cylinder; 32. Lower pressing head; 33. Lower mounting component; 34. First pressing plate; 35. Second pressing plate; 36. Upper pressing cylinder; 37. Connecting component; 38. Auxiliary mounting component; 4. Discharge control mechanism; 41. Control cylinder; 42. First transmission component; 43. Second transmission component; 44. Transmission end component; 45. Fan-shaped connecting component; 46. Material gate plate; 47. Telescopic component. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to all the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system includes a hollow housing 1 for accommodating linens. The housing 1 includes panels and a frame, with four panels respectively connected to the four sides of the frame. Figure 1The upper shell is shown with three panels removed (the panel near the moving mechanism 2 is not removed) to allow for a more direct observation of the internal component structure. The automated feeding and conveying device also includes the moving mechanism 2, the pressing mechanism 3, and the discharge control mechanism 4. The moving mechanism 2, used for moving the automated feeding and conveying device, is located on one of the outer surfaces of the shell 1, while the pressing mechanism 3 is located inside the shell 1. The pressing mechanism 3 presses the linens in the automated feeding and conveying device towards the bottom of the shell 1. The discharge control mechanism 4 is located at the bottom of the shell 1 and is used to open or close the discharge port at the bottom of the automated feeding and conveying device. The top and bottom of the shell 1 are both open, forming the shell 1 inlet and shell 1 outlet, respectively. Linens enter the shell 1 through the inlet and are discharged through the outlet. The shell 1 is funnel-shaped. The guide rail structure in the moving mechanism 2 enables reciprocating movement in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing for more flexible movement between multiple industrial washing machines. Vertical movement ensures better and more precise alignment with the industrial washing machine's inlet, preventing linens from spilling out of the outlet of the casing 1 during the pressing process. The pressing mechanism 3 smoothly and efficiently presses the linens from the automated feeding conveyor into the industrial washing machine's inlet. The upper pressing structure in the pressing mechanism 3 not only provides top pressing during the linen pressing process but also controls the opening and closing of the inlet of the casing 1; it also assists in pressing during the pressing process. Once the casing 1 has finished feeding, the inlet of casing 1 is closed to prevent linens from spilling out. The discharge control mechanism 4 allows for flexible opening and closing of the outlet of casing 1 and limits linen spillage from the outlet. It is flexible in opening and closing, and the overall structure is simple and effective. The automated feeding conveyor of this application is suitable for existing industrial washing machines but not for tunnel-type washing machines. Furthermore, the automated feeding and conveying device of this application is applicable to industrial washing machines with the feed inlet at the top vertically, such as an industrial washing and dewatering machine as described in CN 105780403 B. The side door of the washing machine is used for discharging linens, while the opening at the top vertically is specifically for feeding linens into the washing machine. The automated feeding and conveying device of this application can be installed and fixed on a support platform above the industrial washing machine. The automated feeding and conveying device utilizes a moving mechanism 2 to reciprocate above the industrial washing machine, thereby achieving flexible feeding and conveying for multiple industrial washing machines.

[0025] The pressing mechanism 3 includes a lower pressing structure, which comprises a lower pressing cylinder 31, a lower pressing head 32, and a lower mounting component 33. The lower pressing head 32 is located at the bottom of the lower mounting component 33, and the lower pressing cylinder 31 is located inside the lower mounting component 33. One end of the lower pressing cylinder 31 penetrates the lower mounting component 33 and is fixedly installed to the top opening of the housing 1. The other end of the lower pressing cylinder 31 penetrates the lower mounting component 33 and is fixedly installed to the lower pressing head 32. The outer wall of the lower mounting component 33 is slidably connected to the housing 1. The slidable connection can be a guide rail structure, etc. The purpose of the slidable connection is to prevent twisting during the extension and retraction of the lower pressing cylinder 31, so that the height change of the lower pressing cylinder 31 during extension and retraction is only in the vertical direction, resulting in better pressing. There are two downward pressing cylinders 31, arranged in parallel, with their telescopic rods facing each other. One cylinder's telescopic rod is fixedly installed to the top opening of the housing 1, while the other is fixedly installed to the pressing head 32. With the lower mounting piece 33 slidingly connected to the housing 1, torsion is prevented. When the telescopic rod of the cylinder fixed to the top opening of the housing 1 extends, the pressing head 32 and the lower mounting piece 33 move downwards simultaneously. When only the telescopic rod fixed to the pressing head 32 extends, only the pressing head 32 moves downwards, while the lower mounting piece 33 remains relatively stationary. The opposing telescopic rods of the two cylinders 31 allow for maximum extension and retraction using a standard cylinder. The actual pressing stroke of the pressing head 32 involves inclined pressing.

[0026] The lower pressing structure has one or more sets. When there are multiple sets, the lower pressing structures are arranged in parallel with gaps between them. The gaps between the multiple sets of lower pressing structures serve two purposes: first, to balance and increase the downward pressure on the linen; and second, to better prevent torsion and allow the lower mounting member 33 to slide and limit its movement. That is, a sliding connection structure is added between two lower mounting members 33, forming a structure with sliding connections on both sides of a single lower mounting member 33, resulting in more stable sliding and better limiting performance. Two adjacent sets of lower pressing structures on the same side of the housing 1 are fixed into a whole by auxiliary mounting members 38. The term "one or more sets of lower pressing structures" here refers to the number on a single side of the housing 1. The lower pressing structure can also be installed on other sides of the housing 1. If the number of mounting sets on a single side of the housing is called one set of lower pressing structures, the lower pressing structure inside the housing can be one, two, or three sets. The attached drawings of this application show one set. The upper pressing structure can be adjusted accordingly based on the number of lower pressing structures.

[0027] The pressing mechanism 3 includes an upper pressing structure, which is used to open and close the top feed port of the automated feeding conveyor. One end of the upper pressing structure is connected to the lower pressing structure. When the lower pressing structure moves to press material, the upper pressing structure moves downward with the lower pressing structure to press material on the top of the linen. The upper pressing structure includes a first pressing plate 34, a second pressing plate 35, and an upper pressing cylinder 36. One end of the first pressing plate 34 is fixedly installed to the lower pressing structure, and the other end of the first pressing plate 34 is hinged to one end of the second pressing plate 35. One end of the upper pressing cylinder 36 is fixedly installed on the first pressing plate 34, and the other end of the upper pressing cylinder 36 is connected to the second pressing plate 35 through a connector 37. The extension and retraction of the upper pressing cylinder 36 controls the flipping of the second pressing plate 35. The first pressure plate 34 and the lower pressure structure are fixed together to provide support for the entire upper pressure structure. The hinge between the first pressure plate 34 and the second pressure plate 35 provides the prerequisite for the flipping of the second pressure plate 35. The upper pressure cylinder 36 provides the flipping power for the flipping action of the second pressure plate 35. Like the lower pressure cylinder 31, the upper pressure cylinder 36 also adopts a double-cylinder facing structure, which can greatly increase the extension process. Compared with a double-headed cylinder, this double-cylinder facing structure does not have additional requirements on the length of the installation space. This double-cylinder facing structure of the upper pressure cylinder 36 can provide sufficient flipping angle for the second pressure plate 35 to fully open the feed port of the housing 1 and for the top pressure during the pressing process, and can also provide stable downward pressure during the pressing process. When filling linens by gravity, the linens pile up under their own weight, making it difficult to reach the rated filling amount. Therefore, other auxiliary measures are often needed to achieve this. In this technology, the pressing mechanism 3 uses downward pressure to press the linens directly into the washing machine, maximizing the rated filling amount of the washing machine while also being highly efficient.

[0028] The moving mechanism 2 is used to realize the horizontal and vertical movement of the automated feeding and conveying device. The moving mechanism 2 includes a first guide rail 21, a mounting component 22, and a second guide rail structure 23. The first guide rail 21 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting component 22, and the second guide rail structure 23 is fixedly connected to the other side of the mounting component 22. The first guide rail 21 is horizontally arranged, and the second guide rail structure 23 is vertically arranged. The moving mechanism 2 is fixedly installed to the housing 1 through the other side of the second guide rail structure 23, and the automated feeding and conveying device is installed externally through the other side of the first guide rail 21. The vertically moving second guide rail structure 23 and the horizontally moving first guide rail 21 are respectively installed on both sides of the mounting component 22, so that the horizontal and vertical movements of the automated feeding and conveying device do not interfere with each other. Moreover, this installation structure is simple and efficient. Horizontal movement allows the automated feeding and conveying device to flexibly move between multiple washing machines. After moving into position above a washing machine, vertical movement enables the automated feeding and conveying device to sink and connect with the upper feed inlet of the washing machine. After the linens are dispensed, vertical movement is used to rise again to leave the upper feed inlet of the washing machine, providing the necessary horizontal position for the next horizontal movement. The second guide rail structure 23 is powered by a cylinder, and the cylinder's extension and retraction cause the housing 1 to slide relative to the mounting part 22. The funnel-shaped housing can extend below the horizontal plane of the washing machine's feed inlet during vertical movement.

[0029] The discharge control mechanism 4 includes a control structure, fan-shaped connectors 45, and material gate plates 46. Two material gate plates 46 are horizontally arranged at the discharge port of the housing 1 to close the discharge port. A fan-shaped connector 45 is connected to each end of the length of a single material gate plate 46. Two sets of control structures are respectively arranged on the side of the housing 1 corresponding to the length direction of the material gate plates 46. One end of the control structure is fixedly installed at the top opening end of the housing 1, and the other end of the control structure is hinged to the two fan-shaped connectors 45 respectively. Under the extension and retraction of the control structure, the fan-shaped connectors 45 rotate, thereby causing the material gate plates 46 to flip, so as to realize the opening and closing of the discharge port. Further, the control structure includes a control cylinder 41 and a transmission component. One end of the control cylinder 41 is fixedly installed at the top opening end of the housing 1, and the other end of the control cylinder 41 (i.e., the telescopic rod end) is connected to one end of the transmission component, and the other end of the transmission component is hinged to the fan-shaped connectors 45. The transmission components include a first transmission component 42, a second transmission component 43, and a transmission end component 44. The transmission end component 44 has three ports. The upper port of the transmission end component 44 is connected to the telescopic rod end of the control cylinder 41. The two parallel ports of the lower part of the transmission end component 44 are hinged to the first transmission component 42 and the second transmission component 43, respectively. The other ends of the first transmission component 42 and the second transmission component 43 are connected to their adjacent, different sector-shaped connecting components 45, respectively. The extension of the telescopic rod of the control cylinder 41 drives the first transmission component 42 and the second transmission component 43 downward. With the assistance of the sector-shaped connecting components 45, the material gate plate 46 is flipped, ultimately opening the outlet of the housing 1. When the outlet of the housing 1 needs to be closed, the retraction of the telescopic rod of the control cylinder 41 drives the first transmission component 42 and the second transmission component 43 upward. With the assistance of the sector-shaped connecting components 45, the material gate plate 46 is flipped to close the outlet of the housing 1. The transmission mechanism of the control structure, coupled with the fan-shaped connector 45, enables the opening and closing of the discharge port of the housing 1 with minimal rotation, simple transmission, and minimal space occupation. The flipping opening and closing structure of the material gate plate 46 (with the transmission mechanism of the control structure, coupled with the fan-shaped connector 45) not only achieves the above-mentioned effects in overall opening and closing, but also enables discharge limiting on two opposite sides of the discharge port to prevent overflow and more accurately deliver linens into the washing machine's feed inlet.

[0030] The discharge control mechanism 4 also includes a telescopic member 47, which is disposed on one side of the fan-shaped connector 45. One end of the telescopic member 47 is fixed to the discharge port of the housing 1, and the other end of the telescopic member 47 is stacked on the material gate plate 46 and moves as the material gate plate 46 flips. When the fan-shaped connector 45 assists in opening and closing the discharge port of the housing 1, its shape causes a certain degree of overflow during discharge, specifically overflow near the two opposite sides of the fan-shaped connector 45. Therefore, telescopic members 47 are added near the two opposite sides of the fan-shaped connector 45. When the material gate plate 46 flips to open the discharge port of the housing 1, the telescopic member 47 extends due to its own weight and the downward force of the fabric, thus limiting the discharge near the two opposite sides of the fan-shaped connector 45. When the material gate plate 46 flips to close the discharge port of the housing 1, the telescopic member 47 retracts due to the upward lifting of the material gate plate 46. The telescopic component 47 can be either one-piece or separate. The material of the telescopic component can be flexible or rigid. The telescopic component can be any type of existing technology, such as a folding structure or a multi-layered stacked structure. The illustration shows a folding telescopic component.

[0031] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system, comprising a hollow housing for accommodating linens, characterized in that: It also includes a moving mechanism, a pressing mechanism, and a discharge control mechanism. The moving mechanism, used for moving the automated feeding and conveying device, is located on one side of the housing. The pressing mechanism is located inside the housing and presses the linens in the automated feeding and conveying device towards the bottom of the housing. The discharge control mechanism is located at the bottom of the housing and is used to open or close the discharge port at the bottom of the automated feeding and conveying device. The pressing mechanism includes a lower pressing structure, which includes a lower pressing cylinder, a lower pressing head, and a lower mounting component. The lower pressing head is located at the bottom of the lower mounting component, and the lower pressing cylinder is located inside the lower mounting component. One end of the lower pressing cylinder penetrates the lower mounting component and is fixedly installed to the top opening of the housing. The other end penetrates the lower mounting piece and is fixedly installed with the lower pressing head; the pressing mechanism includes an upper pressing structure, which is used to open and close the top inlet of the automated feeding conveyor device. One end of the upper pressing structure is connected to the lower pressing structure. When the lower pressing structure moves to press material, the upper pressing structure moves downward with the lower pressing structure to press material on the top of the linen; the upper pressing structure includes a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate, and an upper pressing cylinder. One end of the first pressing plate is fixedly installed with the lower pressing structure, and the other end of the first pressing plate is hinged to one end of the second pressing plate. One end of the upper pressing cylinder is fixedly installed on the first pressing plate, and the other end of the upper pressing cylinder is connected to the second pressing plate through a connector. The extension and retraction of the upper pressing cylinder controls the flipping of the second pressing plate.

2. The automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the lower mounting component is slidably connected to the housing.

3. The automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two downward pressing cylinders, which are arranged in parallel and have their telescopic rods facing each other. The telescopic rod of one of the downward pressing cylinders is fixedly installed to the top opening of the housing, and the telescopic rod of the other downward pressing cylinder is fixedly installed to the downward pressing head.

4. The automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing structure has one or more sets. When there are multiple sets, the pressing structures are arranged in parallel with gaps between them.

5. An automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism is used to realize the movement of the automated feeding and conveying device in the horizontal and vertical directions. The moving mechanism includes a first guide rail, a mounting component, and a second guide rail structure. The first guide rail is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting component, and the second guide rail structure is fixedly connected to the other side of the mounting component. The first guide rail is horizontally arranged, and the second guide rail structure is vertically arranged. The moving mechanism is fixedly installed to the housing through the other side of the second guide rail structure, and the automated feeding and conveying device is installed to the outside through the other side of the first guide rail.

6. An automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge control mechanism includes a control structure, fan-shaped connectors, and material gate plates. Two material gate plates are horizontally arranged at the discharge port of the housing to close the discharge port. A fan-shaped connector is connected to each end of the length of a single material gate plate. Two sets of control structures are respectively arranged on the side of the housing corresponding to the length direction of the material gate plates. One end of the control structure is fixedly installed to the top opening of the housing, and the other end of the control structure is hinged to the two fan-shaped connectors respectively. Under the extension and retraction of the control structure, the fan-shaped connectors rotate, thereby causing the material gate plates to flip, so as to realize the opening and closing of the discharge port.

7. An automated feeding and conveying device for a washing system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The discharge control mechanism also includes a telescopic component, which is disposed on one side of the fan-shaped connector. One end of the telescopic component is fixed to the discharge port of the housing, and the other end of the telescopic component is stacked on the material gate plate and moves as the material gate plate flips.