Washing equipment and method for cleaning inner barrel and outer barrel

Abstract

The invention discloses washing equipment and a cleaning method of an inner barrel and an outer barrel, the washing equipment comprises the outer barrel and the rotatable inner barrel arranged in the outer barrel, and further comprises a plurality of groups of mounting cover assemblies arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and mounting cavities are formed in the mounting cover assemblies; the plurality of turbidity detection devices are arranged in the mounting cavity and are used for detecting the turbidity degree between the inner barrel and the outer barrel; and the plurality of cleaning devices are arranged in the mounting cavity and are used for carrying out all-directional cleaning on the space between the inner barrel and the outer barrel. The multiple sets of installation cover assemblies are arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, the turbidity detection devices and the cleaning devices are installed in the installation cavities of the installation cover assemblies, the multiple turbidity detection devices are used for detecting the turbidity degree between the inner barrel and the outer barrel, whether the inner barrel and the outer barrel need to be cleaned or not is judged, and the judgment result is more accurate; and a plurality of cleaning devices are used for cleaning the inner barrel and the outer barrel in all directions, so that the cleaning effect is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and in particular, relates to a washing equipment and a method for cleaning inner and outer barrels. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, the quality of life is also gradually improving. Various smart devices are widely used in all aspects of people's lives. Take washing machines as an example. As one of the indispensable washing equipment in modern families, the functions of washing machines are becoming more and more diversified, trying to meet the various needs of users as much as possible.

[0003] Due to the limitations of the washing machine structure and the particularity of the usage environment, the inner and outer barrels inside the washing machine are a closed environment where only water can pass through, so dirt will adhere to the inner and outer barrels. Relevant organizations have determined that after 3-5 months of use, bacteria of varying degrees will grow inside the washing machine, and most of the bacteria that grow are harmful to the human body. As people's demand for environmental protection and hygiene becomes higher and higher, the problem of cleaning the internal environment of the washing machine has become an urgent problem that needs to be overcome from the perspective of fundamentally avoiding secondary pollution of the washing machine to the laundry and being responsible for the health of the user.

[0004] The existing cleaning between the inner and outer drums of the washing machine basically stipulates that the washing machine should be cleaned after being used for a period of time. However, the dirt on the inner and outer drum walls may be very serious within the prescribed use time, which has affected the user experience. Therefore, using this as a standard for judging whether the inner and outer drums need to be cleaned has a low accuracy.

[0005] Chinese patent application number CN200820183308.4 discloses a drum-to-drum washing machine with inter-drum cleaning function, which includes an inner drum, an outer drum and a plurality of round silicone balls for cleaning the inner and outer drum walls. The inner drum rotates during washing to drive the flow of water, thereby driving the silicone balls between the inner and outer drums of the washing machine to move and continuously collide with the walls of the inner and outer drums to achieve the purpose of cleaning the inner and outer drum walls. However, the relative hardness of this ball is relatively large. It was found in the test that hard objects have little effect on the cleaning of the inner and outer barrels. Moreover, the number of balls is 20-80, which is easy to produce a lot of noise during the washing process, especially the dehydration process, and increase the energy consumption of the washing machine, affecting the life of the washing machine. In addition, since the material used is silicone, this material is easy to fall into pieces after being rubbed several times. On the one hand, the life is affected, and on the other hand, the fallen debris affects the cleaning effect of the washing machine. If used in a drum with a drying function, the silicone ball is easy to age and lose its function. At the same time, the patent does not consider that the silicone ball is placed between the inner and outer barrels of the washing machine for a long time. After a long time, the silicone ball itself may also generate dirt. The closed structure of the washing machine makes it impossible to take the silicone ball out of the washing machine, and it cannot be cleaned or replaced, which greatly reduces the cleaning effect of the inner and outer barrels.

[0006] Therefore, how to judge whether the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned, and how to clean them more thoroughly are problems that need to be solved urgently.

[0007] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a washing device, by arranging multiple sets of mounting cover assemblies on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and installing a dirtiness detection device and a cleaning device into the mounting cavity of the mounting cover assembly, using multiple dirtiness detection devices to detect the dirtiness between the inner and outer barrels, and judging whether the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned, the judgment result is more accurate, and using multiple cleaning devices to perform all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels, so that the cleaning is more thorough.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a washing device, including an outer barrel and an inner barrel rotatably arranged inside the outer barrel, and also including:

[0010] A mounting cover assembly is provided in multiple groups and is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, forming a mounting cavity inside;

[0011] A plurality of turbidity detection devices are provided, which are arranged in the installation cavity and are used to detect the degree of turbidity between the inner and outer barrels;

[0012] There are multiple cleaning devices, which are arranged in the installation cavity and are used for all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

[0013] In the above scheme, the turbidity detection device and the cleaning device are respectively provided with a plurality of turbidity detection devices and the cleaning devices are spaced apart in the axial and circumferential directions of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, so that the turbidity detection device can detect the turbidity degree of the entire area between the inner and outer barrels, and the cleaning device can clean the entire area between the inner and outer barrels, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0014] The mounting cover assembly may be arranged on the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, or may be arranged through the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, etc.

[0015] Further, the mounting cover assembly includes a first mounting cover, a first mounting cavity is formed inside the first mounting cover, the size of the first mounting cavity gradually increases from the outer barrel to the inner barrel, and the cleaning device is installed in the first mounting cavity;

[0016] Preferably, the bottom edge of the first installation cavity is arranged to be inclined downward from the outer barrel to the inner barrel.

[0017] Furthermore, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the cover body of the first installation cover close to one end of the inner barrel, and the water outlet is located between the inner and outer barrels and communicated with the first installation cavity.

[0018] Furthermore, a water spray port is provided at one end of the first installation cover facing the inner barrel, and the water spray port is communicated with the first installation cavity;

[0019] The cleaning device comprises a cleaning nozzle, which is rotatably arranged at the water spray port and is used for all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

[0020] In the above scheme, by rotatably setting the cleaning nozzle at the water spray port, cleaning water can be sprayed from the cleaning nozzle at multiple angles and directions, so that the cleaning water can cover the entire area between the inner and outer barrels, thereby achieving thorough cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

[0021] Since the water spray port connects the area between the inner and outer barrels and the first installation cavity, during the process of cleaning the inner and outer barrels, the cleaning water is likely to enter the first installation cavity through the water spray port. Over time, the cleaning water may soak the cleaning device, and even generate dirt in the first installation cavity, affecting the use of the cleaning device. Therefore, the size of the first installation cavity is set to gradually increase from the outer barrel to the inner barrel. Preferably, the bottom edge of the first installation cavity is inclined downward from the outer barrel to the inner barrel, so that the cleaning water entering the first installation cavity can be gathered in the first installation cavity near one end of the inner barrel, and a water outlet between the inner and outer barrels is set at the bottom of the cover body of the first installation cover near one end of the inner barrel, so that the cleaning water entering the first installation cavity can flow back from the water outlet to between the inner and outer barrels, so that there will be no water accumulation in the first installation cavity, thereby ensuring that the cleaning device can be used normally.

[0022] Furthermore, the mounting cover assembly further comprises a second mounting cover, a second mounting cavity is formed inside the second mounting cover, and the dirt and turbidity detection device is rotatably mounted in the second mounting cavity;

[0023] Preferably, the dirt detection device includes an image acquisition component for acquiring a full image between the inner and outer barrels.

[0024] In the above scheme, by rotatably installing the turbidity detection device in the second installation cavity, the turbidity detection device can detect the degree of turbidity between the inner and outer barrels from multiple angles and directions, making the detection result more accurate and comprehensive.

[0025] The image acquisition component may be a camera, which is used to acquire a full-view image between the inner and outer barrels, such as a photo or video, and determine whether the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned based on the information in the photo or video.

[0026] Furthermore, the second mounting cover is closed and disposed toward one end of the inner barrel, and the end portion is in a U-shaped structure;

[0027] Preferably, the second mounting cover is made of transparent material.

[0028] In the above scheme, the second mounting cover is closed toward one end of the inner barrel in order to isolate the turbidity detection device from the cleaning water. On the basis of ensuring that the turbidity detection device can detect the turbidity level between the inner and outer barrels, it avoids contact between the cleaning water and the turbidity detection device, so that the turbidity detection device can be used normally.

[0029] The second mounting cover is made of transparent material to facilitate the turbidity detection device to detect the degree of dirt between the inner and outer barrels through the second mounting cover, and the second mounting cover is set into a "U"-shaped structure at one end facing the inner barrel to provide the turbidity detection device with wide-angle detection conditions, so that the detection results are more comprehensive.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes a fixing component, which is arranged at one end of the mounting cover component facing the outer barrel and is used to fix the mounting cover component on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel.

[0031] In the above scheme, when the mounting cover assembly is arranged on the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, the fixing assembly is also located on the inner side of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and the mounting cover assembly is fixed on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel; when the mounting cover assembly is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, the fixing assembly is located on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and the mounting cover assembly is fixed on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel. The fixing assembly is assembled correspondingly to the mounting cover assembly, and is not limited to the above assembly method.

[0032] Preferably, the fixing assembly is integrally provided with the mounting cover assembly.

[0033] Furthermore, it also includes a sealing component, which is arranged between the fixing component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and / or between the mounting cover component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and / or between the mounting cover component and the cleaning device.

[0034] In the above scheme, by arranging the sealing component between the fixed component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and / or between the mounting cover component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and / or between the mounting cover component and the cleaning device, the sealing of the installation between the components is improved, and the cleaning water is effectively prevented from entering the mounting cover component or the outside of the outer barrel, thereby ensuring the normal use of the equipment and the use environment is not polluted.

[0035] A method for cleaning inner and outer barrels, applied to a washing device as described above, the method comprising:

[0036] Obtain full image information between the inner and outer barrels;

[0037] Obtaining difference value information between the full picture image and a preset full picture image;

[0038] It is determined that the difference value is greater than a preset difference value;

[0039] Perform the cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels.

[0040] In the above scheme, the preset full-view image refers to a full-view photo when there is no dirt between the inner and outer barrels in the washing device; the obtained full-view image information can be a full-view photo or a full-view video, and a full-view photo can be captured from the full-view video; the preset difference value refers to the preset size of the dirty area; the obtained difference value information refers to the size of the actual dirty area, and includes the location information of the dirty area.

[0041] Furthermore, the process of performing the cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels includes:

[0042] Until it is determined that the difference value is less than or equal to the preset difference value;

[0043] End the cleaning process between the inner and outer barrels.

[0044] In the above scheme, the full image information between the inner and outer barrels is obtained in real time during the cleaning process, and the difference value information between the full image and the preset full image is obtained. When it is judged that the difference value is less than or equal to the preset difference value, it indicates that the inner and outer barrels have been effectively cleaned and the cleaning program can be ended.

[0045] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0046] 1. The present invention provides a washing device, which is provided with a plurality of mounting cover assemblies on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and a dirtiness detection device and a cleaning device are installed in the mounting cavity of the mounting cover assembly, and a plurality of dirtiness detection devices are used to detect the dirtiness between the inner and outer barrels, and judge whether the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned, and the judgment result is more accurate, and a plurality of cleaning devices are used to perform all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels, and the cleaning is more thorough.

[0047] 2. The present invention rotatably sets the cleaning nozzle at the water spray port so that cleaning water can be sprayed from the cleaning nozzle in multiple angles and directions, so that the cleaning water can cover the entire area between the inner and outer barrels, thereby achieving thorough cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

[0048] 3. In the present invention, since the water spray port connects the area between the inner and outer barrels and the first installation cavity, during the process of cleaning the inner and outer barrels, the cleaning water is likely to enter the first installation cavity through the water spray port. Over time, the cleaning water may soak the cleaning device, and even generate dirt in the first installation cavity, affecting the use of the cleaning device. Therefore, the size of the first installation cavity is set to gradually increase from the outer barrel to the inner barrel. Preferably, the bottom edge of the first installation cavity is inclined downward from the outer barrel to the inner barrel, so that the cleaning water entering the first installation cavity can be gathered in the first installation cavity near one end of the inner barrel, and a water outlet located between the inner and outer barrels is set at the bottom of the cover body of the first installation cover near one end of the inner barrel, so that the cleaning water entering the first installation cavity can flow back from the water outlet to between the inner and outer barrels, so that there will be no water accumulation in the first installation cavity, thereby ensuring that the cleaning device can be used normally.

[0049] 4. The present invention rotatably mounts the turbidity detection device in the second mounting cavity, so that the turbidity detection device can detect the turbidity degree between the inner and outer barrels from multiple angles and directions, making the detection result more accurate and comprehensive.

[0050] 5. The second mounting cover in the present invention is closed toward one end of the inner barrel in order to isolate the turbidity detection device from the cleaning water. On the basis of ensuring that the turbidity detection device can detect the turbidity level between the inner and outer barrels, it avoids the contact between the cleaning water and the turbidity detection device, so that the turbidity detection device can be used normally.

[0051] 6. The second mounting cover in the present invention is made of transparent material to facilitate the turbidity detection device to detect the degree of turbidity between the inner and outer barrels through the second mounting cover, and the second mounting cover is set to a "U"-shaped structure at one end facing the inner barrel to provide the turbidity detection device with wide-angle detection conditions, so that the detection results are more comprehensive.

[0052] 7. The present invention improves the sealing performance of the installation between components by arranging the sealing component between the fixed component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and / or between the mounting cover component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and / or between the mounting cover component and the cleaning device, thereby effectively preventing cleaning water from entering the mounting cover component or the outside of the outer barrel, thereby ensuring the normal use of the equipment and the use environment from being polluted.

[0053] 8. The present invention also provides a method for cleaning inner and outer barrels, which is applied to a washing device as described above and has the characteristics of simple steps, practical convenience, and high cleaning efficiency, which is conducive to improving the user experience.

[0054] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0055] The accompanying drawings are part of this application and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the drawings:

[0056] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the first mounting cover in the present invention is mounted on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel;

[0057] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the second mounting cover in the present invention is mounted on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel;

[0058] Figure 3 is a flow chart of steps of a cleaning method in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 4 is a flow chart of steps of a cleaning method in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] In the figure: 100, outer barrel; 200, first mounting cover; 210, first mounting cavity; 220, water spray port; 230, water outlet; 300, second mounting cover; 310, second mounting cavity; 410, first fixing member; 420, second fixing member; 510, first sealing member; 520, second sealing member; 530, third sealing member.

[0061] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0063] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", "front", "back", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0064] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "abutted" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a detachable connection, a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0065] After a period of use, a conventional washing machine is likely to have dirt adhered between the inner and outer barrels, and even breed bacteria, which will not only cause secondary pollution to the washed clothes, but also affect the health of the user. In order to solve this problem, the present application sets a mounting cover assembly on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel, and installs a dirt detection device and a cleaning device into the mounting cavity of the mounting cover assembly. The dirt detection device is used to detect the dirtiness between the inner and outer barrels, and it is judged whether the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned. The judgment result is more accurate, and the cleaning device is used to perform all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels, and the cleaning is more thorough. The specific improvements are as follows:

[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a washing device, including an outer barrel 100, an inner barrel, a mounting cover assembly, a turbidity detection device, a cleaning device, a fixing assembly and a sealing assembly; the mounting cover assembly includes a first mounting cover 200 and a second mounting cover 300, a first mounting cavity 210 is formed in the first mounting cover 200, a water spray port 220 and a water outlet 230 are provided on the first mounting cover 200, and a second mounting cavity 310 is formed in the second mounting cover 300; the fixing assembly includes a first fixing part 410 and a second fixing part 420; the sealing assembly includes a first sealing part 510, a second sealing part 520 and a third sealing part 530.

[0067] As an embodiment, the present invention provides a washing device including an outer tub 100 and an inner tub rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 100 .

[0068] The washing device also includes a mounting cover assembly, a dirtiness detection device and a cleaning device.

[0069] The mounting cover assembly is provided in multiple groups and is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 to form a mounting cavity inside.

[0070] The dirtiness detection device is provided in plurality and is arranged in the installation cavity for detecting the dirtiness between the inner and outer barrels.

[0071] There are multiple cleaning devices, which are arranged in the installation cavity and are used for all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

[0072] In this embodiment, the turbidity detection device and the cleaning device are respectively provided in plurality, and the turbidity detection device and / or the cleaning device are spaced apart in the axial and circumferential directions of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100, so that the turbidity detection device can detect the degree of turbidity of the entire area between the inner and outer barrels, and the cleaning device can clean the entire area between the inner and outer barrels, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0073] A through hole is provided on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 , and the mounting cover assembly penetrates through the through hole on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 and extends between the inner and outer barrels.

[0074] The installation cover assembly comprises two installation covers of different structures, and the dirt detection device and the cleaning device are respectively installed in the installation covers of different structures.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, the mounting cover assembly includes a first mounting cover 200 , a first mounting cavity 210 is formed inside the first mounting cover 200 , and the cleaning device is installed in the first mounting cavity 210 .

[0076] A water spray port 220 is disposed at one end of the first installation cover 200 facing the inner barrel, and the water spray port 220 is communicated with the first installation cavity 210 .

[0077] The cleaning device comprises a cleaning nozzle, which is rotatably disposed at the water spray port 220 and is used for performing all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

[0078] In this embodiment, the cleaning nozzle is rotatably arranged at the water spray port 220, so that cleaning water can be sprayed from the cleaning nozzle at multiple angles and directions, so that the cleaning water can cover the entire area between the inner and outer barrels, thereby achieving thorough cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

[0079] The end of the first mounting cover 200 facing the inner barrel is an arc-shaped structure, and the water spray port 220 is arranged at the most convex part of the arc-shaped structure, so that the sprayed cleaning water can maintain a strong impact force to clean the outer wall of the inner barrel at a close distance. At the same time, the cleaning water impacting the outer wall of the inner barrel can maintain a good impact force and rebound back to the inner wall of the outer barrel 100, and also clean the inner wall of the outer barrel 100 well. Combined with the rotation of the inner barrel, the water flow agitation is increased, and the cleaning effect of the inner and outer barrels is further improved.

[0080] The size of the water spray port 220 is smaller or larger than the size of the first installation cavity 210 , so that a step is formed at the connection point between the first installation cavity 210 and the water spray port 220 .

[0081] Preferably, the size of the water spray port 220 is smaller than the size of the first installation cavity 210, and the step has a limiting effect on the cleaning device.

[0082] The size of the first installation cavity 210 gradually increases from the outer barrel 100 to the inner barrel.

[0083] Preferably, the bottom edge of the first installation cavity 210 is inclined downward from the outer barrel 100 to the inner barrel, or the first installation cavity 210 is trumpet-shaped.

[0084] A water outlet 230 is provided at the bottom of the cover body of the first installation cover 200 close to one end of the inner barrel. The water outlet 230 is located between the inner and outer barrels 100 and communicates with the first installation cavity 210 .

[0085] In the present embodiment, since the water spray port 220 connects the area between the inner and outer barrels and the first installation cavity 210, during the process of cleaning the inner and outer barrels, the cleaning water is likely to enter the first installation cavity 210 through the water spray port 220. Over time, the cleaning water may soak the cleaning device, and even generate dirt in the first installation cavity 210, which may affect the use of the cleaning device. Therefore, the size of the first installation cavity 210 is set to gradually increase from the outer barrel 100 to the inner barrel. Preferably, the bottom edge of the first installation cavity 210 is inclined downward from the outer barrel 100 to the inner barrel, so that the cleaning water entering the first installation cavity 210 can be gathered in the first installation cavity 210 near one end of the inner barrel, and will not flow back to the outside of the outer barrel 100. A water outlet 230 located between the inner and outer barrels is set at the bottom of the cover body of the first installation cover 200 near one end of the inner barrel, so that the cleaning water entering the first installation cavity 210 can flow back from the water outlet 230 to between the inner and outer barrels, so that there will be no water accumulation in the first installation cavity 210, thereby ensuring that the cleaning device can be used normally.

[0086] like Figure 2As shown, the mounting cover assembly further includes a second mounting cover 300 , a second mounting cavity 310 is formed inside the second mounting cover 300 , and the dirt detection device is rotatably mounted in the second mounting cavity 310 .

[0087] Preferably, the dirt detection device includes an image acquisition component for acquiring a full image between the inner and outer barrels.

[0088] In this embodiment, by rotatably installing the turbidity detection device in the second installation cavity 310, the turbidity detection device can detect the degree of turbidity between the inner and outer barrels from multiple angles and directions, making the detection result more accurate and comprehensive.

[0089] The image acquisition component may be a camera, which is used to acquire a full-view image between the inner and outer barrels, such as a photo or video, and determine whether the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned based on the information in the photo or video.

[0090] The second mounting cover 300 is closed and disposed toward one end of the inner barrel, and the end portion is in a "U"-shaped structure.

[0091] The second installation cover 300 is made of transparent material.

[0092] In this embodiment, the second mounting cover 300 is closed toward one end of the inner barrel in order to isolate the turbidity detection device from the cleaning water. While ensuring that the turbidity detection device can detect the degree of turbidity between the inner and outer barrels, it avoids contact between the cleaning water and the turbidity detection device, so that the turbidity detection device can be used normally.

[0093] The second mounting cover 300 is made of transparent material to facilitate the turbidity detection device to detect the degree of dirt between the inner and outer barrels through the second mounting cover 300, and the second mounting cover 300 is set to a "U"-shaped structure at one end facing the inner barrel to provide the turbidity detection device with wide-angle detection conditions, so that the detection results are more comprehensive.

[0094] It also includes a fixing component, which is arranged at one end of the mounting cover component facing the outer barrel 100 and is used to fix the mounting cover component on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100.

[0095] Specifically, the fixing assembly includes a first fixing member 410 and a second fixing member 420 , and the sizes of the first fixing member 410 and the second fixing member 420 are larger than the sizes of the through holes on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 .

[0096] The first fixing member 410 is arranged at one end of the first mounting cover 200 facing the outer barrel 100 and is located on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100. The first mounting cover 200 is fixed to the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 by the first fixing member 410, and then the cleaning device is fixed to the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100.

[0097] The second fixing member 420 is arranged at one end of the second mounting cover 300 facing the outer barrel 100 and is located on the outer side of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100. The second mounting cover 300 is fixed to the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 by the second fixing member 420, and the turbidity detection device is further fixed to the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100.

[0098] The first fixing member 410 and the first mounting cover 200 , and the second fixing member 420 and the second mounting cover 300 may be integrally provided, respectively.

[0099] It should be noted that the first mounting cover 200 and the second mounting cover 300 are provided with openings at one end facing the outer barrel 100, for respectively installing the cleaning device and the turbidity detection device. In order to prevent the cleaning device and the turbidity detection device from escaping from the openings, a limiting device can be provided at the openings.

[0100] It also includes a sealing component, which is arranged between the fixing component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100, between the mounting cover component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100, and between the mounting cover component and the cleaning device.

[0101] The sealing assembly includes a first sealing member 510 , a second sealing member 520 and a third sealing member 530 .

[0102] The first sealing member 510 and the second sealing member 520 are preferably "U"-shaped structures.

[0103] There are two first sealing members 510, which are installed at the through holes on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 where the first mounting cover 200 is located; the fracture of the wall of the outer barrel 100 is inserted into the groove of the "U"-shaped structure, so that the first sealing member 510 is sleeved on the wall of the outer barrel 100, forming a seal between the first fixing member 410 and the first mounting cover 200 and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100, preventing the cleaning water from leaking from here into the outside of the outer barrel 100, so as to avoid polluting the environment inside the washing device.

[0104] There are two second sealing members 520, which are installed at the through holes on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 where the second mounting cover 300 is located; the fracture of the wall of the outer barrel 100 is inserted into the groove of the "U"-shaped structure, so that the second sealing member 520 is sleeved on the wall of the outer barrel 100, forming a seal between the second fixing member 420 and the second mounting cover 300 and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100, preventing the cleaning water from leaking from here into the outside of the outer barrel 100, so as to avoid polluting the environment inside the washing device.

[0105] The third sealing member 530 is installed at the step formed by the connection between the first installation cavity 210 and the water spray port 220 to form a seal at the water spray port 220 to prevent the cleaning water from entering the first installation cavity 210 from the water spray port 220 and affecting the normal use of the cleaning device.

[0106] As an embodiment, the present invention provides a washing device.

[0107] There is no through hole on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 , and the fixing assembly is installed on the inner side of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 , so that the entire mounting cover assembly is located on the inner side of the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 .

[0108] The sealing assembly is disposed between the fixing assembly and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 and between the mounting cover assembly and the cleaning device.

[0109] The sealing assembly includes a first sealing member 510 , a second sealing member 520 and a third sealing member 530 .

[0110] The structure of the first sealing member 510 is adapted to the structure of the first fixing member 410 . The first sealing member 510 is installed between the first fixing member 410 and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 to prevent cleaning water from entering the first installation cavity 210 .

[0111] The structure of the second sealing member 520 is adapted to the structure of the second fixing member 420 . The second sealing member 520 is installed between the second fixing member 420 and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel 100 to prevent cleaning water from entering the second installation cavity 310 .

[0112] The third sealing member 530 is installed at the step formed by the connection between the first installation cavity 210 and the water spray port 220 to form a seal at the water spray port 220 to prevent the cleaning water from entering the first installation cavity 210 from the water spray port 220 and affecting the normal use of the cleaning device.

[0113] As an embodiment, the present invention provides a washing device.

[0114] The washing device comprises a water inlet valve, which inlets water into the inner and outer tubs through a water inlet pipeline, so as to wash the clothes during the washing process.

[0115] A water storage tank is also included for storing the cleaning water.

[0116] A water level detection device is arranged in the water storage tank, which is used for detecting the water level in the water storage tank.

[0117] The water storage tank is selectively connected with the water inlet valve, the water inlet pipeline and the cleaning device respectively.

[0118] When the washing program is executed, the water tank is connected to the water inlet pipeline, and the water in the water tank can be introduced into the inner and outer barrels to wash clothes; when the washing program is over, the water tank is connected to the water inlet valve, and water is introduced into the water tank to fill the water tank with water; when the cleaning program of the inner and outer barrels is executed, the water tank is connected to the cleaning device and the water inlet valve respectively, and the water in the water tank is introduced into the cleaning device to clean the inner and outer barrels. When the cleaning is not completed, but it is detected that there is insufficient water in the water tank, the water inlet valve is controlled to add water to the water tank until the cleaning program is over, and the water inlet valve is closed after the water in the water tank is full.

[0119] The water in the water tank can be used not only for washing clothes, but also for cleaning the inner and outer barrels, avoiding the growth of bacteria and scale caused by long-term storage of water in the water tank without use; and when the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned but the water supply is cut off, when the water tank is reasonably set or the degree of dirt between the inner and outer barrels is not high, the water in the water tank can be used to clean the inner and outer barrels in time, avoiding dirt from adhering to the walls of the inner and outer barrels for a long time and making it difficult to clean.

[0120] It should be noted that the cleaning device can also be directly connected to the water inlet valve. When performing the cleaning procedure of the inner and outer barrels, the water inlet valve is directly opened to provide cleaning water to the cleaning device.

[0121] As an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for cleaning an inner and outer barrel, which is applied to the washing device as described above.

[0122] like Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0123] S1: Obtain the full image information between the inner and outer barrels;

[0124] S2: Obtaining difference value information between the full image and a preset full image;

[0125] S3: determining that the difference value is greater than a preset difference value;

[0126] S4: Perform a cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels;

[0127] S5: until it is determined that the difference value is less than or equal to the preset difference value;

[0128] S6: End the cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels.

[0129] In this embodiment, the method is an automatic control method, and the preset full-view image refers to a full-view photo when there is no dirt between the inner and outer barrels in the washing device; the obtained full-view image information can be a full-view photo or a full-view video, and a full-view photo can be captured from the full-view video; the preset difference value refers to the preset size of the dirty area; the obtained difference value information refers to the size of the actual dirty area.

[0130] The difference value information also includes the location information of the dirty area, the proportion of the dirty area to the entire area of ​​the inner and outer barrels, etc. A preset proportion can be pre-stored. When it is judged that the proportion of the dirty area is less than the preset proportion, it indicates that the dirty area is small. The inner barrel can be controlled not to rotate. According to the location information of the dirty area, the cleaning device that can cover the dirty area is selectively turned on to carry out targeted cleaning of the dirty area; or, when it is judged that the proportion of the dirty area is greater than or equal to the preset proportion, it indicates that the dirty area is large. The inner barrel can be controlled to rotate and all cleaning devices can be turned on to ensure the cleaning effect.

[0131] As an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for cleaning an inner and outer barrel, which is applied to the washing device as described above.

[0132] like Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0133] S1: receiving a signal for obtaining full image information between the inner and outer barrels;

[0134] S2: Obtain the full image information between the inner and outer barrels;

[0135] S3: output the full image information between the inner and outer barrels;

[0136] S4: receiving feedback that the inner and outer barrels need to be cleaned;

[0137] S5: Perform a cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels;

[0138] S6: Detect that the cleaning time reaches the preset time;

[0139] S7: End the cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels.

[0140] In this embodiment, the method is a manually controlled method. The user turns on the image acquisition component to capture a full image between the inner and outer barrels, and can see the full image on the display screen and judge the degree of dirtiness between the inner and outer barrels, as well as the location of the dirty area and the location of the cleaning device. If the user feels that cleaning is needed, the user can selectively turn on the cleaning device that can cover the dirty area to accurately clean the dirty area to save energy; or the user can control the rotation of the inner barrel and turn on all the cleaning devices to clean the dirty area to ensure the cleaning effect.

[0141] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modify the technical contents suggested above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing device, comprising an outer barrel (100) and an inner barrel rotatably arranged inside the outer barrel (100), characterized in that: Also includes: A mounting cover assembly is provided in multiple groups and is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel (100), forming a mounting cavity inside; A plurality of turbidity detection devices are provided, which are arranged in the installation cavity and are used to detect the degree of turbidity between the inner and outer barrels; There are multiple cleaning devices, which are arranged in the installation cavity and are used for all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

2. A washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting cover assembly comprises a first mounting cover (200), a first mounting cavity (210) is formed inside the first mounting cover (200), a size of the first mounting cavity (210) gradually increases from the outer barrel (100) to the inner barrel, and the cleaning device is mounted in the first mounting cavity (210); Preferably, the bottom edge of the first installation cavity (210) is arranged to be inclined downward from the outer barrel (100) toward the inner barrel.

3. A washing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water outlet (230) is provided at the bottom of the cover body of the first installation cover (200) close to one end of the inner barrel. The water outlet (230) is located between the inner and outer barrels and communicates with the first installation cavity (210).

4. A washing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water spray port (220) is provided at one end of the first installation cover (200) facing the inner barrel, and the water spray port (220) is communicated with the first installation cavity (210); The cleaning device comprises a cleaning nozzle, which is rotatably arranged at the water spray port (220) and is used for all-round cleaning between the inner and outer barrels.

5. A washing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting cover assembly further comprises a second mounting cover (300), a second mounting cavity (310) is formed inside the second mounting cover (300), and the dirt and turbidity detection device is rotatably mounted in the second mounting cavity (310); Preferably, the dirt detection device includes an image acquisition component for acquiring a full image between the inner and outer barrels.

6. A washing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second mounting cover (300) is closed and arranged toward one end of the inner barrel, and the end portion is in a U-shaped structure; Preferably, the second mounting cover (300) is made of a transparent material.

7. A washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing assembly, which is arranged at one end of the mounting cover assembly facing the outer barrel (100) and is used to fix the mounting cover assembly on the peripheral wall of the outer barrel (100).

8. A washing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a sealing component, which is arranged between the fixing component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel (100), and / or between the mounting cover component and the peripheral wall of the outer barrel (100), and / or between the mounting cover component and the cleaning device.

9. A method for cleaning inner and outer barrels, characterized in that: Applied to a washing device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, the method comprises: Obtain full image information between the inner and outer barrels; Obtaining difference value information between the full picture image and a preset full picture image; It is determined that the difference value is greater than a preset difference value; Perform the cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels.

10. The method for cleaning inner and outer barrels according to claim 9, characterized in that: The process of performing the cleaning procedure between the inner and outer barrels includes: Until it is determined that the difference value is less than or equal to the preset difference value; End the cleaning process between the inner and outer barrels.

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