Washing equipment and cleaning method

Abstract

The invention discloses washing equipment and a cleaning method.The washing equipment comprises a shell and a bottom plate arranged below the shell and further comprises a cleaning assembly, at least part of the cleaning assembly is arranged in the shell, a through hole is formed in the bottom plate, and the cleaning assembly provides a medium capable of penetrating through the through hole; the supporting surface is used for bearing washing equipment below the cleaning bottom plate. The cleaning assembly is arranged and used for cleaning the supporting face, used for bearing the washing equipment, below the bottom plate, the supporting face can be cleaned on the premise that the washing equipment is inconvenient to move, and the phenomenon that the supporting face cannot be cleaned for a long time, and bacteria are bred is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and more specifically, relates to a washing equipment and a cleaning method. Background Art

[0002] Due to its convenience, washing equipment has gradually become one of the essential household appliances for users. Most washing equipment is placed in the bathroom. Over time, a large amount of dust will accumulate under the washing equipment and on the supporting surface that bears the washing equipment. And the bathroom is often mixed with water vapor or washing water, which is very easy to breed bacteria when mixed with dust. In order to ensure a good sanitary environment in the bathroom, it is necessary to move the washing equipment every once in a while to clean the supporting surface under the washing equipment. However, the washing equipment is relatively large in volume and heavy in weight, and it is very inconvenient for a person to move the washing equipment back and forth. Therefore, it is extremely inconvenient to clean the supporting surface that bears the washing equipment under the washing equipment.

[0003] Therefore, how to quickly clean the supporting surface that bears the washing equipment under the washing equipment without moving the washing equipment and keep the supporting surface clean and sanitary has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is specifically proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. The first object of the present invention is to provide a washing equipment that can clean the supporting surface that bears the washing equipment under the washing equipment without the inconvenience of moving the washing equipment.

[0006] The second object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning method applied to the above-mentioned washing equipment.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0008] A washing equipment includes a housing and a bottom plate provided below the housing, and further includes,

[0009] A cleaning component, at least partially disposed in the housing, and the bottom plate is provided with a through hole. The cleaning component provides a medium that can pass through the through hole for cleaning the supporting surface that bears the washing equipment below the bottom plate.

[0010] Further, the cleaning component includes a flushing structure for spraying water to flush the supporting surface below the washing equipment.

[0011] Further, the washing equipment further includes a water inlet valve for controlling water inlet, a water storage container and a drain pipe. The flushing structure includes,

[0012] At least one nozzle, the nozzle having a plurality of water outlets arranged in different directions, and the water flows ejected from the plurality of water outlets are ejected onto the support surface through the through holes to clean the support surface;

[0013] A first water inlet pipeline, one end of which is communicated with the water inlet end of the nozzle, and the other end is communicated with the water inlet valve;

[0014] Or a second water inlet pipeline, one end of which is communicated with the water inlet end of the nozzle, and the other end is communicated with the water storage container or the drain pipe.

[0015] Furthermore, the range of the water flows ejected from the plurality of water outlets onto the support surface substantially covers the projection of the washing device on the support surface.

[0016] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly further includes a blowing structure for blowing air onto the support surface below the washing device to clean the support surface.

[0017] Furthermore, the blowing structure includes,

[0018] A blower, arranged inside the housing;

[0019] An air collecting hood, installed on one side of the bottom plate facing the inside of the housing, covering the bottom plate, forming an air collecting cavity between the air collecting hood and the bottom plate, and the through holes on the bottom plate include air outlet holes, and the air outlet holes are arranged in the area of the bottom plate covered by the air collecting hood;

[0020] A blowing air duct, one end of which is communicated with the air outlet of the blower, and the other end is communicated with the air collecting cavity.

[0021] Furthermore, it further includes a fresh air duct and an air path switching valve, and the air outlet of the blower can be selectively communicated with the blowing air duct or the fresh air duct through the air path switching valve, and the other end of the fresh air duct ventilates fresh air to the washing chamber of the washing device.

[0022] A cleaning method for a washing device, including,

[0023] S1. Obtain a cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface;

[0024] S2. Control the cleaning assembly to clean the support surface below the washing device.

[0025] Furthermore, the method for obtaining the cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface in S1 includes,

[0026] S11. Calculate the time interval between the last cleaning of the support surface and the present, and judge that if the time interval reaches a preset cleaning period, then send out a cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface.

[0027] Furthermore, the method for obtaining the cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface in S1 includes,

[0028] S11. Obtain the actual degree of dirt on the support surface, compare the actual degree of dirt with the preset degree of dirt, and if it is determined that the comparison result meets the set conditions, then send a cleaning signal to clean the support surface.

[0029] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0030] The present invention provides a cleaning component inside the housing of the washing device. The cleaning component can clean the support surface that bears the washing device under the bottom plate. Since the washing device is large in volume and heavy in weight and is not convenient to move, the cleaning component can clean the hygiene of the support surface on the premise that it is not convenient to move the washing device, avoiding the breeding of bacteria due to the support surface not being cleaned for a long time and endangering the health of users.

[0031] The cleaning component of the present invention includes a flushing structure and a blowing structure. The flushing structure and the blowing structure can be used separately or in cooperation with each other, so as to meet the needs of different users.

[0032] The following further describes in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The accompanying drawings, as part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments and descriptions thereof of the present invention are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts. In the drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the cleaning method of the washing device of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the flushing structure of the present invention and the first water inlet pipeline;

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the flushing structure of the present invention and the second water inlet pipeline and the drain pipe;

[0037] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the blowing structure of the present invention and the blowing air duct and the fresh air duct;

[0038] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the blowing structure of the present invention and the blowing air duct;

[0039] Figure 6 and Figure 7 are both schematic diagrams of the positions of the water outlet holes and air outlet holes on the bottom plate.

[0040] In the figure: 1. Housing; 11. Water container; 2. Bottom plate; 21. Flushing structure; 211. Nozzle; 212. First water inlet pipeline; 213. Second water inlet pipeline; 214. Drain pipe; 22. Water outlet hole; 23. Blowing structure; 231. Fan; 232. Blowing air duct; 233. Fresh air duct; 24. Air outlet hole; 3. Control panel base; 4. Foot.

[0041] It should be noted that these drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present invention in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed implementation manners

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying 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.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is 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 orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, the present invention provides a washing device, and the washing device can be a washing machine, a dryer or a dishwasher, but is not limited to a washing machine, a dryer or a dishwasher. In addition, the water container 11 mentioned in the present invention is equivalent to the outer tub of a washing machine or a dryer and is equivalent to the inner tank of a dishwasher.

[0046] The washing device includes a housing 1 and a bottom plate 2 disposed below the housing 1, and the washing device further includes a cleaning assembly.

[0047] At least part of the cleaning assembly is disposed in the housing 1, and the bottom plate 2 is provided with a through hole, and the cleaning assembly provides a medium that can pass through the through hole for cleaning the support surface that bears the washing device below the bottom plate 2.

[0048] Compared with the prior art, the present invention can clean the support surface under the bottom plate 2 that bears the washing device on the premise of being inconvenient to move the washing device, avoiding the support surface under the washing device from not being cleaned in time and breeding bacteria after the washing device has been placed for a long time, which is harmful to the health of users.

[0049] The cleaning component can be installed on the bottom plate 2 inside the housing 1; or a part can be arranged on the bottom plate 2 inside the housing 1 and the other part can be arranged outside the bottom plate 2, extending below the bottom plate 2; or it can be all arranged outside the bottom plate 2 and installed below the bottom plate 2. The present invention will be described by taking the cleaning component installed on the bottom plate 2 inside the housing 1 as an example.

[0050] The washing device further includes feet 4 that support the bottom plate 2. The feet 4 are arranged at the four corners below the bottom plate 2. The feet 4 are used to support the entire housing 1 and the bottom plate 2 and ensure that the washing device is horizontal.

[0051] Further, the cleaning component includes a flushing structure 21 for spraying water to flush the support surface under the washing device.

[0052] Further, the washing device further includes a water inlet valve (not shown) for controlling water inlet, a water storage container 11, and a drain pipe 214. The water inlet valve is used to provide an inlet water flow to the flushing structure 21, and the water flow after rinsing in the water storage container 11 can also provide a drainage water flow for the flushing structure 21.

[0053] As Figure 2 shown, as an implementation manner of the flushing structure 21, the flushing structure 21 includes at least one nozzle 211 and a first water inlet pipeline 212.

[0054] At least one nozzle 211, the nozzle 211 has a plurality of water outlets arranged in different directions. The water outlets of the nozzle 211 correspond to through holes to discharge water. The water flows sprayed by the plurality of water outlets are sprayed onto the support surface through a plurality of through holes to clean the support surface.

[0055] The first water inlet pipeline 212, one end of which is communicated with the water inlet end of the nozzle 211 and the other end is communicated with the water inlet valve. A first control valve for controlling its opening and closing is arranged on the first water inlet pipeline 212.

[0056] As Figure 3 shown, as an alternative to the above implementation manner, it further includes a drain pipe 214 communicated with the water storage container 11 and a second water inlet pipeline 213. One end of the second water inlet pipeline 213 is communicated with the water inlet end of the nozzle 211 and the other end is communicated with the drain pipe 214.

[0057] The drain pipe 214 and the second water inlet pipe 213 are connected through a three-way valve, and a water path reversing valve for controlling the water flow direction is provided at the connection of the drain pipe 214 and the second water inlet pipe 213.

[0058] Furthermore, the range where the water jets from multiple water outlets spray on the support surface basically covers the projection of the washing device on the support surface. That is to say, the water jets from the water outlets can completely wash the ground and keep the ground clean.

[0059] As Figure 4 shown, the cleaning assembly further includes a blowing structure 23 for blowing air towards the support surface below the washing device.

[0060] Furthermore, as Figure 4 shown, as an implementation manner of the blowing structure 23, the blowing structure 23 includes,

[0061] a fan 231, provided in the housing 1;

[0062] a wind collecting hood, installed on one side of the bottom plate 2 facing the inside of the housing 1, covering the bottom plate 2, forming a wind collecting cavity between the wind collecting hood and the bottom plate 2. The through holes on the bottom plate 2 include air outlet holes 24, and the air outlet holes 24 are provided in the area of the bottom plate 2 covered by the wind collecting hood;

[0063] a blowing air duct 232, one end of which is connected to the air outlet of the fan 231, and the other end is connected to the wind collecting cavity.

[0064] Furthermore, the washing device further includes a fresh air duct 233 and a wind path reversing valve. The air outlet of the fan 231 can be selectively connected to the blowing air duct 232 or the fresh air duct 233 through the wind path reversing valve. The other end of the fresh air duct 233 supplies fresh air to the washing cavity of the washing device for drying the clothes inside the washing cavity.

[0065] As Figure 5 shown, as an alternative to the above implementation manner, the fresh air duct 233 is not provided, and only the blowing air duct 232 is provided. By the cooperation of the fan 231 and the blowing air duct 232, air is blown to the support surface to clean the support surface.

[0066] Among them Figure 2 the arrow direction of the first water inlet pipe 212 in Figure 3 the arrow directions of the second water inlet pipe 213 and the drain pipe 214 in Figure 4 represent the water flow direction, Figure 5 the arrow directions of the blowing air duct 232 and the fresh air duct 233 in

[0067] The two different setting methods of the above-mentioned flushing structure 21 and the two different setting methods of the blowing structure 23 can be used alone or in combination with each other in pairs.

[0068] The through holes on the bottom plate 2 further include water outlet holes 22. In order to achieve the best cleaning effect, the aperture sizes of the water outlet holes 22 and the air outlet holes 24 are different. The aperture of the water outlet holes 22 is smaller than that of the air outlet holes 24. The water flow sprayed by the multiple nozzles 211 of the flushing structure 21 sprays out from the water outlet holes 22 with a smaller aperture, which can increase the pressure of the sprayed water flow and is easier to clean the supporting surface; the air blown by the fan 231 of the blowing structure 23 blows out from the air outlet holes 24 with a larger aperture, which can improve the efficiency of cleaning the supporting surface.

[0069] A control panel seat 3 is also provided on the housing 1. The control panel seat 3 is communicatively connected to the user terminal. Different gears corresponding to the flushing structure 21 and the blowing structure 23 are provided on the control panel seat 3. Considering the problem of rapid cleaning by the user, a default gear is also set. That is to say, without changing the gears of the flushing structure 21 and the blowing structure 23, the user cleans the supporting surface according to the default gear.

[0070] A cleaning method for the washing device includes,

[0071] S1. Obtain a cleaning signal for cleaning the supporting surface;

[0072] S2. Control the cleaning component to clean the supporting surface under the washing device.

[0073] Further, the method for obtaining the cleaning signal for cleaning the supporting surface in S1 includes,

[0074] S11. Calculate the time interval between the last cleaning of the supporting surface and the present, and judge that if the time interval reaches the preset cleaning period, then send out a cleaning signal for cleaning the supporting surface.

[0075] Further, the method for obtaining the cleaning signal for cleaning the supporting surface in S1 includes,

[0076] S11. Obtain the actual dirt degree of the supporting surface, compare the actual dirt degree with the preset dirt degree, and judge that if the comparison result reaches the set condition, then send out a cleaning signal for cleaning the supporting surface.

[0077] The actual dirt degree of the supporting surface is obtained from the image information captured by the imaging device.

[0078] The user can either manually select the cleaning mode set on the control panel seat 3 and execute the above cleaning method, or bind the washing device to the user terminal and operate the user terminal to select the cleaning mode to execute the above cleaning method, so as to meet the needs of different users.

[0079] After the cleaning component finishes cleaning, the control panel base 3 can generate a cleaning completion signal and push the cleaning completion signal to the user terminal.

[0080] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and there is no any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art of this patent, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, can make some changes or modifications using the technical content prompted above into equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. However, as long as it does not depart from the content of the technical solution of the present invention, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing device, comprising a housing (1) and a bottom plate (2) disposed below the housing (1), characterized in that, It further includes a cleaning component, at least partially disposed within the housing (1). The bottom plate (2) is provided with a through hole. The cleaning component provides a medium that can pass through the through hole for cleaning the support surface that bears the washing device below the bottom plate (2).

2. The washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component includes a flushing structure (21) for spraying water to flush the support surface below the washing device.

3. The washing device according to claim 2, wherein, It further includes a water inlet valve for controlling water inlet, a water storage container (11) and a drain pipe (214). The flushing structure (21) includes at least one nozzle (211). The nozzle (211) has a plurality of water outlets arranged in different directions. The water flows sprayed from the plurality of water outlets pass through the through hole and spray onto the support surface to clean the support surface; a first water inlet pipeline (212), one end of which is communicated with the water inlet end of the nozzle (211), and the other end is communicated with the water inlet valve; or a second water inlet pipeline (213), one end of which is communicated with the water inlet end of the nozzle (211), and the other end is communicated with the water storage container (11) or the drain pipe (214).

4. The washing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The range where the water flows sprayed from the plurality of water outlets spray onto the support surface substantially covers the projection of the washing device on the support surface.

5. The washing device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The cleaning component further includes a blowing structure (23) for blowing air onto the support surface below the washing device to clean the support surface.

6. The washing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The blowing structure (23) includes a blower (231) disposed within the housing (1); an air collecting hood, installed on one side of the bottom plate (2) facing the interior of the housing (1), covering the bottom plate (2), and forming an air collecting cavity between the bottom plate (2). The through hole on the bottom plate (2) includes an air outlet hole, and the air outlet hole is provided in the area of the bottom plate (2) covered by the air collecting hood; a blowing air duct (232), one end of which is communicated with the air outlet of the blower (231), and the other end is communicated with the air collecting cavity.

7. The washing device according to claim 6, wherein It further includes a fresh air duct (233) and an air path reversing valve. The air outlet of the blower (231) can be selectively communicated with the blowing air duct (232) or the fresh air duct (233) through the air path reversing valve. The other end of the fresh air duct (233) ventilates fresh air into the washing chamber of the washing device.

8. A cleaning method for a washing device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It includes S1. Obtain a cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface; S2. Control the cleaning component to clean the support surface below the washing device.

9. The cleaning method according to claim 8, wherein The method for obtaining the cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface in S1 includes S11. Calculate the time interval between the last cleaning of the support surface and the present, and determine that if the time interval reaches a preset cleaning period, then send out a cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface.

10. The cleaning method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The method for obtaining the cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface in S1 includes S11. Obtain the actual dirtiness degree of the support surface, compare the actual dirtiness degree with the preset dirtiness degree, and determine that if the comparison result reaches a set condition, then send out a cleaning signal for cleaning the support surface.

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