Water-saving clothes and shoe washing machine

Abstract

The water-saving clothes and shoe washing machine comprises a machine body, the machine body is sequentially provided with a clothes washing cabin, a shoe washing cabin and a bottom equipment cabin from top to bottom, a first water outlet in one end of the clothes washing cabin is communicated with a water inlet of the shoe washing cabin through a first pipeline, and a water pump and a filter are arranged on the first pipeline; a first water outlet is formed in one side of the bottom of the shoe washing cabin, a first valve and a turbidity sensor are arranged on the water inlet, a second water outlet is formed in one side of the bottom of the shoe washing cabin, and the water inlet is communicated with the second water outlet through a second pipeline and a second valve. The three cabins are physically isolated but functionally linked and share a main structural part, the minimum occupied area is achieved, the first water outlet in one end of the washing cabin is communicated with the water inlet of the shoe washing cabin through the first pipeline, water after washing can be used for washing shoes again, and the utilization rate of the water is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of washing machine technology, specifically a water-saving washing and shoe washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] A washing machine is a cleaning appliance that uses electrical energy to generate mechanical action to wash clothes. With continuous technological advancements, there are increasingly more types of washing machines available. Current washing machines are generally categorized as front-loading washing machines, top-loading washing machines, agitator washing machines, and fully automatic mechanical washing machines, among others. Most households typically purchase a shoe washer for washing shoes and a washing machine for laundry. However, since both shoe washer and washing machine occupy a significant amount of space when placed together, it can lead to the problem of where to put them.

[0003] A prior art application (application number 201921054014.6) describes a shoe washing machine and a combined shoe and laundry washing machine, which includes a bottom shell with a chamber inside. The chamber contains a drawer-type water tank, and the water tank houses a shoe washing mechanism. A fixing device is located on the top of the bottom shell and is detachably fixed to the bottom of the washing machine. The shoe washing mechanism includes brushes driven by their respective drive shafts. The projections of multiple brushes onto the bottom surface of the water tank are axially symmetrically distributed, with the upper brush located on the axis of symmetry connected to the motor output shaft. This invention allows for a detachable connection between the top of the shoe washing machine and the bottom of the washing machine, enabling users to install both the shoe washing machine and the washing machine as needed. This not only effectively utilizes vertical space when connected but also allows for separation to utilize horizontal space, thus improving the space versatility of the shoe washing machine and facilitating user use. However, the direct discharge of water after washing affects water utilization and hinders water conservation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a water-saving laundry and shoe washing machine to solve the problem in the prior art where water is directly discharged after washing, affecting the utilization rate of water and making it inconvenient to save water.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a water-saving washing and shoe-washing machine, comprising a body, wherein the body is provided with a washing chamber, a shoe-washing chamber and a bottom equipment chamber from top to bottom. A first drain outlet at one end of the washing chamber is connected to the inlet of the shoe-washing chamber through a first pipe. A water pump and a filter are provided on the first pipe. A first valve and a turbidity sensor are provided on the inlet. A second drain outlet is provided on one side of the bottom of the shoe-washing chamber, and the inlet is connected to the second drain outlet through a second pipe and a second valve. By using the first drain outlet at one end of the washing chamber to connect to the inlet of the shoe-washing chamber through the first pipe, and the first pipe is provided with a water pump and a filter, the water after washing can be filtered and reused for washing shoes, thereby improving the utilization rate of water and facilitating water conservation. Moreover, a turbidity sensor is installed in the inlet of the shoe-washing machine for physical sensing of water quality. If the water is turbid, it is directly discharged through the second pipe; if the water quality meets the requirements, it enters the shoe-washing chamber for shoe washing.

[0006] Furthermore, both the first valve and the second valve are solenoid valves, and the first valve, the second valve, and the turbidity sensor are all electrically connected to the controller inside the equipment.

[0007] Furthermore, both the laundry compartment and the shoe washing compartment are equipped with washing drums, and the opening and closing directions of the laundry compartment and the shoe washing compartment are arranged perpendicularly.

[0008] Furthermore, the filter includes an outer shell, and multiple filter screen layers are inserted into the upper part of the outer shell through a sealing baffle, the inner wall of which is provided with a sealing gasket.

[0009] Furthermore, the filter layer comprises a three-stage filtration system consisting of a stainless steel primary filter, fine filter cotton, and an activated carbon adsorption layer, which facilitates the filtration of water after washing and reuse for washing shoes.

[0010] Furthermore, locking brackets are rotatably provided on both sides of the outer casing via connecting shafts. A locking screw is internally threaded at one end of the locking bracket, and a locking pressure plate is rotatably provided at one end of the locking screw. An adjusting handle and a locking bolt are provided at the other end of the locking screw, so that the locking pressure plate is pressed against one side of the sealing baffle by rotating the locking screw, which facilitates the insertion and fixing of the filter layer into the outer casing. Moreover, when disassembling, the screw is rotated in the opposite direction and the locking bracket is flipped to the side of the outer casing, which facilitates the removal and placement of the filter layer for inspection or replacement.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. This invention utilizes a first drain outlet at one end of the washing chamber to connect with the inlet of the shoe washing chamber via a first pipe. The first pipe is equipped with a water pump and a filter, which can filter the water after washing and reuse it for shoe washing, thereby improving the water utilization rate and facilitating water conservation. In addition, a turbidity sensor is installed at the drain outlet of the washing chamber to physically sense the water quality. If the water is turbid, it is discharged directly; if the water quality meets the requirements, the shoe washing process is initiated.

[0012] 2. The present invention utilizes a filter including an outer shell, and multiple filter screen layers are inserted into the upper part of the outer shell through a sealing baffle. The filter screen layers include a stainless steel primary filter, fine filter cotton and activated carbon adsorption layer filled in sequence to form a three-stage filtration, which facilitates the filtration of water after washing and reuse for washing shoes.

[0013] 3. The present invention utilizes locking brackets rotatably mounted on both sides of the outer shell via connecting shafts. One end of the locking bracket is internally threaded with a locking screw, and one end of the locking screw is rotatably mounted with a locking pressure plate. The other end of the locking screw is equipped with an adjustment handle and a locking bolt, so that by rotating the locking screw, the locking pressure plate is pressed onto one side of the sealing baffle, which facilitates the insertion and fixing of the filter layer into the outer shell. Moreover, when disassembling, the screw is rotated in the opposite direction and the locking bracket is flipped to the side of the outer shell, which facilitates the removal and placement of the filter layer for inspection or replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline connection structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the filter of the present invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Washing compartment; 3. Shoe washing compartment; 4. Bottom equipment compartment; 5. First drain outlet; 6. First pipe; 7. Water inlet; 8. First valve; 9. Water pump; 10. Filter; 11. Second pipe; 12. Second drain outlet; 13. Turbidity sensor; 14. Second valve; 15. Stainless steel primary filter; 16. Fine filter cotton; 17. Activated carbon adsorption layer; 18. Sealing baffle; 19. Locking bracket; 20. Connecting shaft; 21. Locking screw; 22. Locking pressure plate; 23. Adjusting handle. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 In this embodiment of the invention, a water-saving laundry and shoe washing machine includes a body 1 and a control panel. The body 1 is provided with a laundry chamber 2, a shoe washing chamber 3 and a bottom equipment chamber 4 from top to bottom. Both the laundry chamber 2 and the shoe washing chamber 3 are equipped with washing drums, and the opening and closing directions of the laundry chamber 2 and the shoe washing chamber 3 are arranged vertically. A first drain outlet 5 at one end of the laundry chamber 2 is connected to the water inlet 7 of the shoe washing chamber 3 through a first pipe 6. A water pump 9 and a filter 10 are provided on the first pipe 6. A first valve 8 and a turbidity sensor 13 are provided on the water inlet 7. A second drain outlet 12 is provided on one side of the bottom of the shoe washing chamber 3, and the water inlet 7 is connected to the second drain outlet 12 through a second pipe 11 and a second valve 14. This allows the water after washing to be filtered and reused for washing shoes, improving the utilization rate of water and facilitating water conservation. Moreover, a turbidity sensor 13 is installed at one end of the drain outlet 5 of the laundry chamber 2 to physically sense the water quality. If the water is turbid, it is directly discharged through the second pipe 11. If the water quality meets the requirements, it enters the shoe washing chamber 3 for shoe washing.

[0018] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, both the first valve 8 and the second valve 14 are solenoid valves. The first valve 8, the second valve 14 and the turbidity sensor 13 are electrically connected to the controller in the equipment, which facilitates the electric control of the opening and closing of each pipeline.

[0019] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to facilitate the reuse of filtered water for washing shoes, the filter 10 includes an outer shell, and multiple filter mesh layers are inserted into the upper part of the outer shell through a sealing baffle 18. The inner wall of the sealing baffle 18 is provided with a sealing gasket. The filter mesh layers include a stainless steel primary filter 15, a fine filter cotton 16 and an activated carbon adsorption layer 17, which are sequentially filled to form a three-stage filtration, so as to facilitate the reuse of filtered water for washing shoes.

[0020] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, locking brackets 19 are rotatably provided on both sides of the outer casing via connecting shafts 20. A locking screw 21 is threaded inside one end of the locking bracket 19, and a locking pressure plate 22 is rotatably provided on one end of the locking screw 21. An adjusting handle 23 and a locking bolt are provided on the other end of the locking screw 21, so that the locking pressure plate 22 is pressed against one side of the sealing baffle 18 by rotating the locking screw 21, which facilitates the insertion and fixing of the filter layer into the outer casing. Moreover, when disassembling, the locking screw 21 is rotated in the opposite direction and the locking bracket 19 is flipped to the side of the outer casing, which facilitates the removal and placement of the filter layer for inspection or replacement.

[0021] The working principle and usage process of this invention are as follows: In use, the first drain outlet 5 at one end of the washing chamber 2 is connected to the inlet 7 of the shoe washing chamber 3 through the first pipe 6. The first pipe 6 is equipped with a water pump 9 and a filter 10, which can filter the water after washing and reuse it for washing shoes, thereby improving the utilization rate of water and facilitating water conservation. In addition, a turbidity sensor 13 is installed in the inlet 7 of the shoe washing machine to physically sense the water quality. If the water is turbid, it will be discharged directly through the second pipe 11. If the water quality meets the requirements, it will enter the shoe washing chamber 3 for shoe washing.

[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water saving laundry and footwear washing machine comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The machine body (1) is sequentially provided with a washing clothes cabin (2), a washing shoes cabin (3) and a bottom equipment cabin (4) from top to bottom, a first drain port (5) at one end of the washing clothes cabin (2) is communicated with a water inlet (7) of the washing shoes cabin (3) through a first pipeline (6), a water pump (9) and a filter (10) are arranged on the first pipeline (6), a first valve (8) and a turbidity sensor (13) are arranged on the water inlet (7), a second drain port (12) is arranged on one side of the bottom of the washing shoes cabin (3), and the water inlet (7) is communicated with the second drain port (12) through a second pipeline (11) and a second valve (14).

2. The water saving laundry and footwear washing machine as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The first valve (8) and the second valve (14) are both electromagnetic valves, and the first valve (8), the second valve (14) and the turbidity sensor (13) are electrically connected with a controller in the equipment.

3. The water saving laundry and footwear washing machine as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The washing clothes cabin (2) and the washing shoes cabin (3) are both provided with cleaning rollers, and the opening and closing directions of the washing clothes cabin (2) and the washing shoes cabin (3) are vertically arranged.

4. The water saving laundry- washing- and shoe washing machine, as recited in claim 1, characterized in that: The filter (10) comprises an outer shell, and a plurality of filter screen layers are inserted into the outer shell through a sealing baffle (18) on the upper portion of the outer shell.

5. The water saving laundry and footwear washing machine as claimed in claim 4 wherein: A sealing gasket is arranged on the inner wall of the sealing baffle (18).

6. The water saving laundry and footwear washing machine as claimed in claim 4 wherein: The filter screen layers comprise a stainless steel primary filter screen (15), fine filter cotton (16) and an activated carbon adsorption layer (17) which are sequentially filled to form a three-stage filtration.

7. The water saving laundry and footwear washing machine as claimed in claim 4 wherein: Locking brackets (19) are rotatably arranged on both sides of the outer shell through connecting shafts (20), a locking screw (21) is threadedly arranged in one end of the locking bracket (19), a locking pressing plate (22) is rotatably arranged on one end of the locking screw (21), and an adjusting handle (23) and a locking bolt are arranged on the other end of the locking screw (21).

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