Small clothes washing device

Abstract

The invention discloses a small clothes washing device. The small washing device comprises a machine body and a working part, the machine body comprises a containing cavity used for containing a motor, the working part comprises a cleaning head driven by the motor, and the working part further comprises at least one electrolysis part. On the premise that the size and the cost of the washing device are effectively reduced and the portability of the washing device is improved, the disinfection and sterilization functions of the washing device are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household cleaning, and in particular to a small-sized laundry device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, people are paying more attention to their health. Based on this, household washing machines have expanded from basic laundry functions to more disinfection and sterilization functions. Existing washing machines usually achieve these functions through silver ions or ozone.

[0003] However, existing washing machines are generally suitable for washing multiple people / large items of clothing. For clothes that need to be washed separately, such as underwear or baby clothes, another washing machine needs to be purchased to achieve the corresponding washing function. How to achieve the disinfection and sterilization function of the washing machine while effectively reducing the size and cost of the washing machine has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the problem of poor disinfection and sterilization effects of small and medium-sized laundry devices in the prior art, an embodiment of the present invention provides a small laundry device, including a body and a working part, the body including a receiving cavity for accommodating a motor, the working part including a cleaning head driven by a motor, and the working part also including at least one electrolytic component.

[0005] Furthermore, the above-mentioned laundry device also includes a cover for cooperating with the body, and a cleaning cavity is formed in the middle of the cover; when the body and the cover are matched, the cleaning head is located in the cleaning cavity, the electrolytic component is fixedly arranged on the body or the cover, and at least part of the electrolytic component is located in the cleaning cavity.

[0006] Furthermore, the above-mentioned body includes an annular vertical wall and a waterproof baffle, the motor is located at the top of the waterproof baffle, the cleaning head is located at the bottom of the waterproof baffle, and the motor is connected to the cleaning head through a drive shaft, and the drive shaft passes through the waterproof baffle.

[0007] Furthermore, the electrolytic component is located below the waterproof baffle, and the electrolytic component is located above the cleaning head.

[0008] Furthermore, the cleaning head includes a plate-shaped body and a spoiler protrusion located below the plate-shaped body. The laundry device also includes an electrolysis chamber formed between the plate-shaped body and the waterproof baffle.

[0009] Furthermore, the electrolysis chamber is an annular electrolysis chamber, which forms a vortex water exchange channel in the radially outward direction of the plate-like body. When the cleaning head rotates under the drive of the motor, the spoiler protrusion pushes the water in the cleaning chamber to flow into the annular electrolysis chamber from the vortex water exchange channel in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction, and after contacting the electrolytic component, it flows out of the annular electrolysis chamber from the vortex water exchange channel in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the electrolytic component is a horizontally arranged electrolytic plate, which includes a frame structure, and the electrolytic plate has holes formed between the frame structures for water to flow through. The electrolytic plate also has avoidance holes at corresponding positions of the drive shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, the above-mentioned working part also includes a violet light sterilization module, which includes a light-emitting unit arranged on a circuit board. The circuit board is located in the body and above the waterproof baffle. The violet light sterilization module also includes a light-transmitting component. The waterproof baffle is provided with a light-transmitting hole for accommodating the light-transmitting component at a corresponding position of the light-emitting unit.

[0012] Furthermore, there are two ultraviolet lamp sterilization modules, and the light-emitting unit of each ultraviolet lamp sterilization module is located outside the edge of the electrolytic component.

[0013] Furthermore, the cleaning head is located in the direction of ultraviolet light emission of the ultraviolet lamp sterilization module, the cleaning head is made of a light-transmitting material, and the electrolytic component is made of pure titanium.

[0014] Embodiments of the present invention provide a small laundry device comprising a body and a working unit. The body includes a housing for a motor, the working unit includes a cleaning head driven by the motor, and at least one electrolytic element is also provided as the working unit. During the washing process, water is electrolyzed by the electrolytic element into highly oxidizing electrolyzed water. The tiny bubbles generated by the electrolyzed water diffuse through the water and penetrate into the fibers of the clothing, thereby destroying bacterial cell walls and achieving the purpose of sterilization. Compared with traditional chemical detergents, electrolyzed water laundry devices do not require the use of any chemicals and are more environmentally friendly and safe. This ensures the disinfection and sterilization functions of the laundry device while effectively reducing its size and cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a small laundry device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is an exploded view of a small laundry device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a small laundry device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sectional view being taken along an axis of the small laundry device relative to a motor drive shaft; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the engine behind the hidden hood; Figure 6 is a perspective view of an electrolytic component according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 is a perspective view of the housing of the first embodiment of the present invention after the upper cover and internal parts are hidden; Figure 8 is a three-dimensional diagram of a circuit board according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 1 is a perspective view of a waterproof seal according to a first embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0018] When the embodiments of the present invention mention ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" (if any), unless they actually express the meaning of order according to the context, they should be understood as being merely for the purpose of distinction.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" (if any) should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] First embodiment: Please refer to Figures 1 to 9As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a small laundry device, including a body 1 and a working part, wherein the body 1 includes a receiving cavity 11 for receiving a motor 5, the working part includes a cleaning head 2 driven by the motor, and the working part also includes at least one electrolytic component 3.

[0021] The laundry device of this embodiment further includes a cover 4 for cooperating with the body 1. The upper end of the cover 4 is open, and the cover 4 is barrel-shaped as a whole, with a cleaning cavity 41 formed in the middle for placing clothes to be washed; when the body 1 is matched with the cover 4, the cleaning head 2 is located in the cleaning cavity 41, and the electrolytic component 3 is fixedly arranged on the body 1, and at least part of the electrolytic component 3 is located in the cleaning cavity 41.

[0022] The body 1 of this embodiment also includes an upper cover that encloses the accommodating cavity 11. The upper cover of the body 1 extends downward from the bottom to form an installation portion for power supply arrangement. Specifically, the installation portion can be an installation slot, and a power supply assembly 10 can be arranged in the upper cover of the body 1 through the installation slot to achieve the portability of the small laundry device of this embodiment. The user can power the small laundry device through the built-in power supply assembly 10 anytime and anywhere to achieve small clothing washing operations.

[0023] The upper end of the above-mentioned body 1 is open, including an annular vertical wall 12 and a waterproof baffle 13 located at the lower end. The motor 5 is located at the top of the waterproof baffle 13, and the cleaning head 2 is located at the bottom of the waterproof baffle 13. The motor 5 is connected to the cleaning head 2 through a drive shaft 51, and the drive shaft 51 passes through the waterproof baffle 13.

[0024] In this embodiment, the number of the electrolytic component 3 is one, and the electrolytic component 3 is located below the waterproof baffle 13 and above the cleaning head 2 .

[0025] Furthermore, the cleaning head 2 includes a plate-shaped body 21 and a spoiler protrusion 22 located below the plate-shaped body 21. The laundry device also includes an electrolysis chamber 6 formed between the plate-shaped body 21 and the waterproof baffle 13, and the electrolysis component 3 is located in the electrolysis chamber 6.

[0026] As a preferred solution but not a limitation, the electrolysis chamber 6 is an annular electrolysis chamber, the top of the annular electrolysis chamber is closed by a waterproof baffle 13, the side of the annular electrolysis chamber is closed by the side wall of the machine cover 4, and the bottom of the annular electrolysis chamber is partially closed by the plate-like body 21, and a unique annular opening is formed in the radial outward direction of the plate-like body 21, namely, the vortex water exchange channel 61. When the cleaning head 2 rotates under the drive of the motor 5, the spoiler protrusion 22 pushes the water in the cleaning chamber 41 to flow into the annular electrolysis chamber from the vortex water exchange channel 61 in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction, and after contacting the electrolytic component 3, it flows out of the annular electrolysis chamber from the vortex water exchange channel 61 in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction.

[0027] This embodiment provides a relatively closed annular electrolytic chamber located above the cleaning head 2, and the only annular opening formed below the annular electrolytic chamber serves as a vortex water exchange channel 61. Driven by the motor 5, the water in the cleaning chamber 41 naturally flows into / out of the annular electrolytic chamber in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction, so that the water flow is evenly and fully contacted with the electrolytic element 3 in the electrolytic chamber 6 during high-speed rotation to produce electrolyzed water, and then fully contacts the clothes in the cleaning chamber 41. On the basis of ensuring the simplicity of the structure of the washing device, the water exchange efficiency in the electrolytic chamber 6 is further improved, and the disinfection and sterilization efficiency of the washing device on clothes is further improved while effectively reducing the volume and cost of the washing device.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment, but not a limitation, the body 1 and cover 4 of this embodiment are both cylindrical, giving the compact laundry device an overall cylindrical shape, making it easy to use and carry. Furthermore, the cleaning chamber 41 of this embodiment is cylindrical, and the motor drive shaft 51, cleaning head 2, electrolytic chamber 6, and electrolytic element 3 are all axially symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the cylindrical cleaning chamber. This facilitates high-speed, smooth clockwise and counterclockwise flow of water within the electrolytic chamber 6 through the vortex water exchange channel 61, avoiding turbulence and maximizing the water exchange efficiency of the vortex water exchange channel 61. This further improves the disinfection and sterilization efficiency of clothing while effectively reducing the size and cost of the laundry device.

[0029] As an improvement rather than a limitation, the laundry device of this embodiment further includes a waterproof seal 9 disposed between the waterproof baffle 13 and the drive shaft 51. The waterproof seal 9 is a rotating body structure as a whole, including a seal body 91 and a cover body 92 located above the seal body 91. The seal body 91 is in close contact with the waterproof baffle 13 and the drive shaft 51. The diameter of the cover body 92 is larger than the diameter of the seal body 91 and is located above the waterproof baffle 13. The cover body 92 is formed with a positioning groove 921 at a corresponding position of the motor 5. The positioning groove 921 can effectively reduce the disturbance of the motor 5 in the horizontal direction while ensuring the stability of the structure.

[0030] As a specific solution rather than a limitation, the above-mentioned electrolytic component 3 is a horizontally arranged electrolytic plate, which includes a frame structure 31, and the electrolytic plate is provided with holes 32 between the frame structure 31 for water to flow through, and the electrolytic plate is also provided with an avoidance hole 33 at the corresponding position of the drive shaft 51.

[0031] In this embodiment, the frame structure 31 includes a main support 311 and an array support 312. The main support 311 provides basic structural strength, while the array support 312 ensures high electrolysis efficiency while ensuring sufficient space for the electrolytic components 3. As an example and not a limitation, the array support 312 in this embodiment can be a mesh support.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment but not a limitation, the laundry device further includes a circuit board 8 disposed within the accommodating cavity 11. The circuit board 8 is powered by the power supply assembly 10 and is provided with a conductive mounting post 81. The electrolytic plate is provided with a mounting hole 34 at a position corresponding to the conductive mounting post 81. The lower end of the conductive mounting post 81 passes through the waterproof baffle 13 and is inserted into the mounting hole 34 of the electrolytic plate. The electrolytic plate is fixed to the conductive mounting post 81 by a fastener and is electrically connected to the circuit board 8 via the conductive mounting post 81. Specifically, the fastener may be a bolt.

[0033] As a preferred solution but not a limitation, the above-mentioned working part also includes a violet light sterilization module 7 provided on the body 1, and the violet light sterilization module 7 includes a light-emitting unit 71 provided on a circuit board 8. The circuit board 8 is located in the body 1 and above the waterproof baffle 13. The violet light sterilization module 7 also includes a light-transmitting component 72. The waterproof baffle 13 is provided with a light-transmitting hole 131 for accommodating the light-transmitting component 72 at a corresponding position of the light-emitting unit 71.

[0034] As a specific solution but not limitation, the number of the ultraviolet lamp sterilization modules 7 is two, and the light emitting unit 71 of each ultraviolet lamp sterilization module 7 is located outside the edge of the electrolytic component 3 .

[0035] This embodiment provides a UV light sterilization module 7 with a wavelength between 200 and 280 nanometers, which can destroy the DNA of bacteria and viruses, thereby achieving a sterilization effect. The UV light destroys the DNA structure of microorganisms, preventing them from replicating and reproducing, thereby achieving a sterilization effect. This sterilization method is a physical sterilization method that does not add any substances to the water and has no side effects. It can be used to disinfect the internal components of the laundry device and clothing to eliminate bacteria and viruses.

[0036] Furthermore, the cleaning head 2 is located in the direction of ultraviolet light emission of the ultraviolet lamp sterilization module 7 . The cleaning head 2 is made of a light-transmitting material, and the electrolytic component 3 is made of pure titanium.

[0037] This embodiment provides a cleaning head 2 made of a light-transmitting material, so that the ultraviolet lamp sterilization module 7 can be further arranged toward the central axis of the laundry device, thereby ensuring the sterilization effect of bacteria and viruses while improving the space utilization and compact structure of the laundry device of the present invention.

[0038] As a preferred solution but not a limitation, the cover of this embodiment includes a cover made of flexible or foldable material, and a hook is also provided on the top of the body.

[0039] Since the body 1 of a portable laundry device occupies a relatively small space, while the cover 4, which serves as an integrated washing chamber, occupies a relatively large space, the embodiment of the present invention integrates the cleaning head, electrolytic components, and ultraviolet light sterilization module, which serve as the working part, into the body, and reserves an annular electrolytic chamber and electrolytic components within the relatively limited space of the body 1. This improves the water electrolysis efficiency in conjunction with the cleaning head, thereby making the working part highly integrated. At the same time, power is supplied by the power supply assembly 10, the annular electrolytic chamber improves the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolytic components, and a cleaning head made of a light-transmitting material is provided. This ensures that the laundry device can disinfect and sterilize clothes or parts of the laundry device efficiently while meeting the requirements of integration. When users are traveling, such as on business trips or on vacation, since the cover usually occupies a large space, a flexible cover can be selected. Since a flexible cover does not have hard circuits or components, the entire laundry device can be folded to a relatively small size, further reducing the overall space occupied by the laundry device and improving its portability.

[0040] As a specific solution but not a limitation, the waterproof baffle 13 is formed with an annular shielding edge 132 on the bottom edge, and the cover 4 is recessed inwardly at the inner wall surface of the vortex water exchange channel 61 to form an annular inner edge 42, and the inner edge 42 corresponds to the position of the shielding edge 132. In the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the shielding edge 132 and the inner edge 42 to cooperate with each other, on the one hand, the connection between the body 1 and the cover 4 is made tighter, and on the other hand, it can effectively prevent the water in the washing chamber 41 from overflowing during the washing process. At the same time, by recessing inwardly at the inner wall surface of the vortex water exchange channel 61 to form the annular inner edge 42, it is convenient to adjust the width and shape of the vortex water exchange channel 61 to optimize the water exchange efficiency in the electrolytic chamber 6 according to actual needs, further achieving the improvement of the disinfection and sterilization efficiency of the laundry device on clothes while effectively reducing the volume and cost of the laundry device.

[0041] Preferably, those skilled in the art can set waterproof parts between corresponding components as needed. As an example and not limitation, waterproof parts can also be set between the conductive mounting column and the waterproof baffle, between the light-transmitting component and the waterproof baffle, and between the connection between the body and the cover to further improve the waterproof performance of the laundry device of the present invention.

[0042] Embodiments of the present invention provide a small laundry device comprising a body and a working unit. The body includes a housing for a motor, the working unit includes a cleaning head driven by the motor, and at least one electrolytic element is also provided as the working unit. During the washing process, water is electrolyzed by the electrolytic element into highly oxidizing electrolyzed water. The tiny bubbles generated by the electrolyzed water diffuse through the water and penetrate into the fibers of the clothing, thereby destroying bacterial cell walls and achieving the purpose of sterilization. Compared with traditional chemical detergents, electrolyzed water laundry devices do not require the use of any chemicals and are more environmentally friendly and safe. This ensures the disinfection and sterilization functions of the laundry device while effectively reducing its size and cost.

[0043] Second embodiment: An embodiment of the present invention provides a small laundry device. Different from the first embodiment described above, the electrolytic component in this embodiment is fixedly disposed on the machine cover.

[0044] Specifically, the electrolytic element of this embodiment includes a first electrode sheet located outside the inner edge, and an electrolytic sheet provided on the inner wall of the cleaning chamber of the cover. The electrolytic sheet can be a spiral electrolytic sheet electrically connected to the first electrode sheet.

[0045] A second electrode sheet is provided on the inner side of the shielding, and the position of the second electrode sheet corresponds to the position of the first electrode sheet, so that the circuit board can supply power to the electrolytic component on the cover through the second electrode sheet and the first electrode sheet.

[0046] Third embodiment: An embodiment of the present invention provides a small laundry device. Unlike the first embodiment described above, this embodiment has two electrolytic components, including the electrolytic plate located below the waterproof baffle and above the cleaning head in the first embodiment, and also includes the spiral electrolytic sheet fixedly arranged on the machine cover in the second embodiment.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, the electrolytic element and cleaning head are not limited to the shapes disclosed herein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A small laundry device comprising a body and a working part, wherein the body comprises a housing cavity for accommodating a motor, and the working part comprises a cleaning head driven by the motor, characterized in that: The working portion further includes at least one electrolytic element.

2. The small laundry device according to claim 1, wherein: The laundry device also includes a cover for cooperating with the body, and a cleaning cavity is formed in the middle of the cover; when the body and the cover are cooperating, the cleaning head is located in the cleaning cavity, the electrolytic component is fixedly arranged on the body or the cover, and at least part of the electrolytic component is located in the cleaning cavity.

3. The small laundry device according to claim 2, wherein: The body includes an annular vertical wall and a waterproof baffle, the motor is located at the top of the waterproof baffle, the cleaning head is located at the bottom of the waterproof baffle, and the motor is connected to the cleaning head through a drive shaft, and the drive shaft passes through the waterproof baffle.

4. The small laundry device according to claim 3, wherein: The electrolytic component is located below the waterproof baffle, and the electrolytic component is located above the cleaning head.

5. The small laundry device according to claim 4, wherein: The cleaning head includes a plate-shaped body and a spoiler protrusion located below the plate-shaped body. The laundry device also includes an electrolysis chamber formed between the plate-shaped body and the waterproof baffle.

6. The small laundry device according to claim 5, wherein: The electrolysis chamber is an annular electrolysis chamber, which forms a vortex water exchange channel in the radially outward direction of the plate-like body. When the cleaning head rotates under the drive of the motor, the spoiler protrusion pushes the water in the cleaning chamber to flow from the vortex water exchange channel into the annular electrolysis chamber in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction, and after contacting the electrolytic component, it flows out of the annular electrolysis chamber from the vortex water exchange channel in a clockwise / counterclockwise direction.

7. The small laundry device according to claim 6, wherein: The electrolytic component is a horizontally arranged electrolytic plate, which includes a frame structure. The electrolytic plate has holes formed between the frame structures for water to flow through. The electrolytic plate also has avoidance holes at corresponding positions of the drive shaft.

8. The small laundry device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein: The working part also includes a violet light sterilization module, which includes a light-emitting unit arranged on a circuit board. The circuit board is located inside the machine body and above the waterproof baffle. The violet light sterilization module also includes a light-transmitting component. The waterproof baffle is provided with a light-transmitting hole for accommodating the light-transmitting component at a corresponding position of the light-emitting unit.

9. The small laundry device according to claim 8, wherein: There are two ultraviolet lamp sterilization modules, and the light-emitting unit of each ultraviolet lamp sterilization module is located outside the edge of the electrolytic component.

10. The small laundry device according to claim 9, wherein: The cleaning head is located in the direction of ultraviolet light emission of the ultraviolet lamp sterilization module. The cleaning head is made of a light-transmitting material, and the electrolytic component is made of pure titanium.

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