A multi-functional integrated structure for washing machines

Abstract

This invention discloses a multi-functional integrated structure for a washing machine, including an air collection box module, a defoaming module, and a spraying module. The air collection box module has several non-intersecting air inlet and exhaust chambers. An air inlet bellows is connected to each air inlet chamber, and an exhaust bellows is connected to each exhaust chamber. An NTC sensing sensor is integrated into the exhaust bellows. The spraying module includes a spray pipe and a spray nozzle integrated into the air collection box module, with the spray pipe inserted into the spray nozzle. The defoaming module includes a defoaming sponge and a filter sponge. When the NTC sensing sensor detects foam passing through the exhaust bellows, water is introduced into the spray pipe, simultaneously cooperating with the defoaming module to perform spray defoaming. This invention uses the air collection box module as its core carrier, integrating air intake and exhaust, spray defoaming, and blue oxygen washing and care functions into one unit for the first time. This reduces redundant components, saves internal space, minimizes the impact on overall machine structure stacking, and facilitates compatibility with different models.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This technology relates to the field of washing machine accessories technology, specifically to a multi-functional integrated structure for washing machines. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of residents' living standards, washing machines have become an essential household appliance. Users' demands for washing machines are gradually upgrading from "basic cleaning" to "high efficiency, energy saving, health and hygiene, and multi-functional integration". The air intake and exhaust structure and spray defoaming structure of existing washing machines have prominent problems such as "functional separation, structural redundancy, low efficiency, and hygiene hazards", which cannot meet users' needs for healthy, energy-saving, and compact products, nor do they conform to the industry's technological development trend.

[0003] Therefore, developing an integrated structure that combines air intake and exhaust with spray defoaming functions to achieve multiple goals such as optimized airflow, efficient defoaming, hygienic antibacterial properties, and compact space has become a key breakthrough for the current upgrading of washing machine technology. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a multi-functional integrated structure for washing machines to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: a multi-functional integrated structure for a washing machine, including an air collection box module, an anti-foaming module, and a spraying module;

[0006] The gas collection box module has several non-interconnected air intake chambers and exhaust chambers. The air intake chambers are connected to air intake bellows, and the exhaust chambers are connected to exhaust bellows. The exhaust bellows are integrated with NTC sensing sensors.

[0007] The spray module includes a spray pipe and a spray nozzle integrated on the gas collection box module, with the spray pipe inserted into the spray nozzle.

[0008] The defoaming module includes a defoaming sponge fixed in the exhaust chamber and a filter sponge fixed in the intake chamber and exhaust chamber.

[0009] When the NTC sensor detects foam passing through the exhaust bellows, water is introduced into the spray pipe, and at the same time, the defoaming module is used to spray and defoam.

[0010] Furthermore, a blue oxygen module is installed on the gas collection box module.

[0011] Furthermore, the gas collection box module includes a gas collection box upper cover and a gas collection box lower cover installed together. Both the gas collection box upper cover and the gas collection box lower cover have raised baffles, and the baffles between adjacent chambers can be regarded as chamber dividing ribs.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the baffle is formed with a welding rib, which is welded to the welding rib formed on the upper cover of the air collection box and the welding rib formed on the lower cover of the air collection box to achieve the division of the internal space of the upper cover and the lower cover of the air collection box, thereby forming an air intake chamber and an exhaust chamber.

[0013] Furthermore, the rear end of the air collection box cover is formed with an extension for connecting the multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine to the washing machine body.

[0014] Furthermore, the filter sponge is 15-20 PPL foam.

[0015] Furthermore, a handle is formed on the exhaust bellows behind the NTC sensing sensor.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a decorative cover installed on the rear side of the air collection box cover, which can prevent abnormal airflow from popping the filter sponge out.

[0017] Furthermore, the blue oxygen module is installed on the front side of the lower cover of the gas collection box.

[0018] Furthermore, the spray nozzle faces the inside of the air collection box module, and the lower cover of the air collection box is designed to be inclined.

[0019] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] (1) The four chambers inside the gas collection box are independently sealed to achieve airflow without mixing. At the same time, the ribs of the chambers also serve as welding ribs, taking into account both isolation and structural reinforcement. Combined with the baffle design that is "higher than the overflow water level and lower than the high-voltage electrical components", the purpose of airflow optimization and safety redundancy is achieved.

[0021] (2) An NTC sensing sensor is integrated on the exhaust bellows to monitor exhaust humidity and foam status in real time. Based on the monitored exhaust humidity, the spray module actively defoams, and based on the monitored foam status, the blue oxygen module actively works to release blue oxygen at different stages of washing and rinsing, achieving healthy washing and care throughout the entire process.

[0022] (3) The combination of “filter sponge + defoaming sponge” is adopted, which combines physical barrier and chemical dissolution to effectively solve the safety hazards caused by foam overflow; the filter sponge blocks the foam from passing through while allowing air circulation, and can also prevent dust and insects, thus avoiding internal pollution of the machine.

[0023] (4) The combination of the spray module and the NTC sensing sensor, the spray nozzle is directly integrated on the top cover of the air collection box, the spray pipe can be replenished with water normally, and can automatically defoam when foam is detected, further improving the integration and intelligence of the structure. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a multi-functional integrated structure for a washing machine.

[0025] Figure 2 This is another structural diagram of a multi-functional integrated structure for a washing machine.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the intake chamber and the exhaust chamber.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the intake chamber and the exhaust chamber.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of defoaming sponges and filter sponges in the air intake and exhaust chambers.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an exhaust bellows.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the spray module.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of the blue oxygen module and the lower cover of the gas collection box.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine of the present invention on a non-standard sized three-tub washing machine.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine of the present invention on a standard-sized three-tub washing machine.

[0034] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine of the present invention in a Mini split-drive washing machine. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] The present invention provides a multi-functional integrated structure for a washing machine, comprising an air collection box module 1, an anti-foaming module 2, a spray module 3, and a decorative cover 4.

[0037] The air collection box module 1 includes an upper cover 11, a lower cover 12, an inlet bellows 13, an exhaust bellows 14, and clamps 15. The upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12 are welded together by hot-melt welding. The welded upper and lower covers form four non-intersecting chambers. The two outermost chambers are the inlet chambers 16, and the two innermost chambers are the exhaust chambers 17. The inlet bellows 13 is connected to the inlet chambers 16 via clamps 15, and the exhaust bellows 14 is connected to the exhaust chambers 17 via clamps 15. An NTC sensor 140 is integrated on the exhaust bellows 14, which can detect the humidity of the air passing through the exhaust chambers 17 in real time, enabling the machine to accurately determine dryness. A handle is also provided on the exhaust bellows 14 behind the NTC sensor 140 for convenient operation on the production line.

[0038] Both the upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12 of the air collection box have raised baffles 18. The baffles 18 are higher than the overflow height of the washing machine drum and lower than the high-voltage electrical components such as the drying tunnel, so as to prevent water from continuously entering and submerging the electrical components and causing safety hazards when the water inlet and outlet are abnormal.

[0039] The end of the baffle 18 is formed with a welding rib 110, which is welded to the welding rib formed on the upper cover 11 of the gas collecting box and the welding rib formed on the lower cover 12 of the gas collecting box. This not only achieves the internal space division of the upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12 of the gas collecting box, but also improves the strength of the component after welding. The baffle rib 18 between adjacent chambers can be regarded as a cavity dividing rib.

[0040] An extension 19 is formed at the rear end of the air collection box lower cover 12. The connection between the extension 19 and the washing machine body improves the stability of the integrated structure.

[0041] The spray module 3 includes a spray pipe 30 and a spray nozzle 31 formed inside the air collection box cover 11. The spray nozzle 31 is integrated into the air collection box cover 11 as part of the air collection box cover 11. The spray pipe 30 is inserted into the spray nozzle 31. When water is introduced, the spray pipe 30 can act as part of the supplementary water intake to flow water into the washing machine. When the NTC sensing sensor 140 detects a large amount of humid air (i.e., a large amount of foam passing through the exhaust bellows 14), the spray pipe 30 will introduce water to achieve the purpose of spraying and defoaming. The inward-facing design of the spray nozzle 31 and the downward-sloping design of the air collection box cover 12 prevent the spray water from flowing out of the machine.

[0042] The defoaming module 2 includes a defoaming sponge 20 and a filter sponge 21. The defoaming sponge 20 is fixed to the front inner wall of the exhaust chamber 17 with adhesive backing. The defoaming sponge 20 is a special type of sponge that quickly dissolves when foam comes into contact with it, achieving the purpose of defoaming. The filter sponge 21 is fixed to the rear inner wall of the air intake chamber 16 and the exhaust chamber 17 with adhesive backing. The filter sponge 21 is a 15-20 PPL foam with pores that allow air to pass through while preventing foam from passing through. It can effectively block foam and prevent large amounts of foam from overflowing outside the machine, causing pollution and safety hazards. At the same time, it can prevent dust, insects, etc. from entering the machine and contaminating the interior. It can also soften the airflow and prevent damage to the door lock from abnormal operations such as slamming the door. The decorative cover 4 is installed on the rear side of the air collection box cover 11. It can both cover the internal structure and prevent abnormal airflow from popping out the filter sponge 21.

[0043] As a further improvement, the multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine of this invention also integrates a blue oxygen module 5, which is bolted to the front side of the air collection box cover 12. When the NTC sensing sensor 140 detects the presence of foam, the tub is in washing mode, and the blue oxygen module 5 works to decompose dye molecules released from the water, preventing color bleeding of clothes. After washing, the blue oxygen module 5 continues to work during the rinsing stage, where the blue oxygen reacts with residual detergent to prevent problems such as yellowing of white clothes and stiffening of clothes caused by residual detergent. When the NTC sensing sensor 140 detects no foam in the tub (i.e., rinsing until no foam residue remains), the blue oxygen module 5 also stops working, saving energy and avoiding prolonged operation of the blue oxygen module. The working principle of how the blue oxygen module 5 works in the washing and rinsing states is common knowledge in the field and will not be elaborated here.

[0044] This invention relates to a multi-functional integrated structure for washing machines, with an air collection box module as the core carrier. For the first time, it integrates functions such as air intake and exhaust, spray defoaming, and blue oxygen washing and care into one, reducing redundant components, saving internal space, reducing the need for stacking components in the machine structure, and facilitating compatibility with different models.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional integrated structure of a washing machine, characterized by comprising: It includes a gas collection box module (1), a defoaming module (2), and a spraying module (3); The gas collection box module (1) has several non-interconnected air intake chambers (16) and exhaust chambers (17). The air intake chamber (16) is connected to an air intake bellows (13), and the exhaust chamber (17) is connected to an exhaust bellows (14). The exhaust bellows (14) is integrated with an NTC sensing sensor (140). The spray module (3) includes a spray pipe (30) and a spray nozzle (31) integrated on the gas collection box module (1), wherein the spray pipe (30) is inserted into the spray nozzle (31); The defoaming module (2) includes a defoaming sponge (20) fixed in the exhaust chamber (17) and a filter sponge (21) fixed in the intake chamber (16) and the exhaust chamber (17). When the NTC sensing sensor (140) detects foam passing through the exhaust bellows (14), water is introduced into the spray pipe (30), and at the same time, the defoaming module (2) is used to spray and defoam.

2. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The gas collection box module (1) is equipped with a blue oxygen module (5).

3. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The gas collection box module (1) includes a gas collection box upper cover (11) and a gas collection box lower cover (12) installed together. Both the gas collection box upper cover (11) and the gas collection box lower cover (12) have raised baffles (18). The baffles (18) between adjacent chambers can be regarded as chamber dividing ribs.

4. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the baffle (18) is formed with a welding rib (110). The welding rib formed on the upper cover (11) of the gas collection box is welded to the welding rib formed on the lower cover (12) of the gas collection box to achieve the division of the internal space of the upper cover (11) and the lower cover (12) of the gas collection box, thereby forming an air intake chamber (16) and an exhaust chamber (17).

5. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The rear end of the lower cover (12) of the air collection box is formed with an extension (19) for connecting the multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine to the washing machine body.

6. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The filter sponge (21) is 15-20 PPL foam.

7. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is formed on the exhaust bellows (14) behind the NTC sensing sensor (140).

8. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a decorative cover (4) installed on the rear side of the air collection box cover (11) to prevent abnormal airflow from popping the filter sponge (21).

9. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The blue oxygen module (5) is installed on the front side of the lower cover (12) of the gas collection box.

10. The multi-functional integrated structure of the washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The spray nozzle (31) faces the inside of the air collection box module (1), and the lower cover (12) of the air collection box is designed with an inclined side.

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