Sterilizing device and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a sterilization device and a washing machine, and the sterilization device comprises a housing which is internally provided with a first cavity, a first water inlet and a water outlet; the filter element is arranged in the first cavity, a second cavity is formed in the filter element, the second cavity is communicated with the first water inlet and the water outlet, a water permeable hole is formed in the filter element, and the first cavity and the second cavity are communicated through the water permeable hole; the sterilization substance is arranged in the second cavity, and the sterilization substance is used for being dissolved in water to form a sterilization solution; one part of the sterilizing solution enters the first water inlet through the water outlet, and the other part of the sterilizing solution enters the first cavity through the water permeable holes and is left in the first cavity. According to the sterilization device provided by the invention, when water enters the filter element, the sterilization substance can be dissolved in the water to form the sterilization solution, and part of the sterilization solution enters the washing drum of the washing machine to sterilize clothes in the washing drum.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular, relates to a sterilization device and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, people are no longer satisfied with washing machines that only have a cleaning function. In order to solve the problem that there is not enough sunlight for sterilization in rainy weather, washing machines are required to have a sterilization function, so that the sterilization effect of clothes is not affected by the weather. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a sterilization device and a washing machine to solve the problem that the existing washing machines do not have a sterilization function.

[0004] The present application provides a sterilization device, which is applicable to a washing machine, wherein the washing machine includes a washing drum, and the sterilization device includes:

[0005] A shell body having a first cavity and a first water inlet and a water outlet connected to the first cavity;

[0006] A filter element is disposed in the first cavity, a second cavity is disposed in the filter element, the second cavity is connected to the first water inlet and the water outlet, and a water permeable hole is disposed on the filter element, the water permeable hole is connected to the first cavity and the second cavity;

[0007] A bactericidal substance is disposed in the second cavity, and the bactericidal substance is used to dissolve in water to form a bactericidal solution; part of the bactericidal solution enters the washing tub through the water outlet, and the other part enters through the water permeable hole and remains in the first cavity.

[0008] Optionally, the filter element and the shell are arranged along the gravity direction, the water permeable hole is arranged on the filter element at one end close to the first water inlet, and the end of the first cavity close to the water outlet is used to retain the sterilization solution.

[0009] Optionally, the water-permeable holes include a plurality of holes which are arranged at intervals on the filter element.

[0010] Optionally, a filter screen is further included, which is arranged on a side of the filter element facing the first water inlet, and the filter screen is used to absorb impurities in the water.

[0011] Optionally, the housing comprises:

[0012] A first body, provided with the first water inlet;

[0013] The second body is detachably connected to the first body, and the second body is provided with the water outlet, which is communicated with the first water inlet.

[0014] Optionally, the housing further comprises:

[0015] A sealing ring is used to seal the connection between the first body and the second body.

[0016] Optionally, the housing further comprises:

[0017] a first mounting seat, detachably connected to the first body, wherein a first mounting cavity is provided in the first mounting seat, the first mounting cavity is communicated with the first water inlet, and one end of the filter element is mounted in the first mounting cavity;

[0018] The second mounting seat is detachably connected to the second body. The second mounting seat is provided with a second mounting cavity, the second mounting cavity is communicated with the water outlet, and the other end of the filter element is mounted in the second mounting cavity.

[0019] Optionally, a mounting hole is provided at one end of the filter element facing the first mounting seat, and the sterilizing substance enters the second cavity through the mounting hole.

[0020] The present application also provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0021] The box body is provided with a second water inlet, the washing tub is provided in the box body, and the second water inlet is communicated with the washing tub;

[0022] As in the above-mentioned sterilization device, the sterilization device is arranged outside the box, and the water outlet of the sterilization device is connected to the second water inlet.

[0023] The present application also provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0024] A box body, in which the washing drum is arranged, and the washing drum is provided with a third water inlet;

[0025] The sterilization device as mentioned above is arranged in the box body, and the water outlet of the sterilization device is connected to the third water inlet.

[0026] The sterilization device provided in the embodiment of the present application, by arranging a sterilizing substance in the filter element, when water enters the second cavity of the filter element from the first water inlet of the shell, the sterilizing substance can be dissolved in water to form a sterilizing solution and partially enter the washing drum of the washing machine, thereby achieving the function of sterilizing and disinfecting the clothes in the washing drum, so that the sterilization effect of the clothes is not affected by the weather. At the same time, since part of the sterilizing solution can enter the first cavity of the shell from the water-permeable hole on the filter element and be retained as a mother liquid, when the sterilization device is filled with water next time, the retained mother liquid can quickly increase the concentration of the sterilizing solution in the filter element, avoiding the problem that the sterilization effect is poor due to the low dissolution rate of the sterilizing substance in the filter element when the water is just filled due to the short water filling time, resulting in a low concentration of the sterilizing solution. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, 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 application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0028] In order to more completely understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals represent the same parts.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the sterilization device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a sterilization device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 3 An exploded view of a shell provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 4 An exploded view of the filter element, the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 1. Shell; 11. First cavity; 12. First water inlet; 13. Water outlet; 14. First body; 15. Second body; 16. Sealing ring; 17. First mounting seat; 18. Second mounting seat;

[0036] 2. filter element; 21. second cavity; 22. water permeable hole; 23. mounting hole;

[0037] 3. Bactericidal substances;

[0038] 4. Filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0040] The embodiments of the present application provide a sterilization device and a washing machine to solve the problem that the existing washing machines do not have a sterilization function, which will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0041] The sterilization device provided in the embodiment of the present application is applicable to a washing machine, the washing machine includes a washing drum, and the sterilization device includes a housing 1, a filter element 2 and a sterilizing substance 3. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sterilization device provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a sterilization device provided in an embodiment of the present application, wherein a first cavity 11 and a first water inlet 12 and a water outlet 13 connected to the first cavity 11 are provided in the shell 1; a filter element 2 is arranged in the first cavity 11, a second cavity 21 is arranged in the filter element 2, the second cavity 21 is connected to the first water inlet 12 and the water outlet 13, a water permeable hole 22 is provided on the filter element 2, the water permeable hole 22 connects the first cavity 11 and the second cavity 21; a bactericidal substance 3 is arranged in the second cavity 21, the bactericidal substance 3 is used to dissolve in water to form a bactericidal solution; part of the bactericidal solution enters the washing drum through the water outlet 13, and the other part enters and remains in the first cavity 11 through the water permeable hole 22.

[0042] The sterilization device provided in the embodiment of the present application, by arranging a sterilizing substance 3 in the filter element 2, when water enters the second cavity 21 of the filter element 2 from the first water inlet 12 of the housing 1, the sterilizing substance 3 can be dissolved in water to form a sterilizing solution and partially enter the washing drum of the washing machine, thereby achieving the function of sterilizing and disinfecting the clothes in the washing drum, so that the sterilization effect of the clothes is not affected by the weather. At the same time, since part of the sterilizing solution can enter the first cavity 11 of the housing 1 from the water-permeable hole 22 on the filter element 2 and be retained as a mother liquid, when the sterilization device is filled with water next time, the retained mother liquid can quickly increase the concentration of the sterilizing solution in the filter element 2, avoiding the problem that the sterilization effect is poor due to the low dissolution rate of the sterilizing substance 3 in the filter element 2 when the water is just filled due to the short water filling time, which makes the concentration of the sterilizing solution low.

[0043] Optionally, the filter element 2 and the housing 1 are arranged along the direction of gravity, the water permeable hole 22 is arranged on the filter element 2 at one end close to the first water inlet 12, and the end of the first cavity 11 close to the water outlet 13 is used to retain the sterilizing solution. Since the filter element 2 and the housing 1 are arranged along the direction of gravity, and the water permeable hole 22 is arranged at the upper end of the filter element 2, that is, the lower end of the second cavity 21 of the filter element 2 is not connected to the first cavity 11, a rotating cavity for retaining the sterilizing solution is formed between the lower end of the filter element 2 and the housing 1. When the sterilizing solution enters the first cavity 11 from the water permeable hole 22, the sterilizing solution at the lower end of the water permeable hole 22 is retained in the first cavity 11, and the sterilizing solution above the water permeable hole 22 eventually enters the second cavity 21 through the water permeable hole 22 and enters the washing drum of the washing machine through the water outlet 13. The specific position of the water permeable hole 22 is not further limited here. The position of the lowest water permeable hole 22 can be determined according to needs. When more mother liquor needs to be retained, the height of the lowest water permeable hole 22 is appropriately increased. When less mother liquor needs to be retained, the height of the lowest water permeable hole 22 is appropriately lowered.

[0044] As an alternative embodiment, the filter element 2 and the housing 1 may also be arranged in the horizontal direction. In this case, the portion of the first cavity 11 below the filter element 2 is used to retain the sterilization solution.

[0045] Optionally, the water-permeable holes 22 include a plurality of holes and are arranged at intervals on the filter element 2. Further, the water-permeable holes 22 include a plurality of groups, each group having a plurality of holes and arranged at intervals along the circumference of the filter element 2, and the plurality of groups of water-permeable holes 22 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the filter element 2. The exchange rate of the solution in the first cavity 11 and the second cavity 21 is increased by providing a plurality of water-permeable holes 22. The shape and size of the water-permeable hole 22 are not further limited here. As an alternative embodiment, there may also be only one water-permeable hole 22.

[0046] Optionally, the sterilization device provided in the embodiment of the present application further includes a filter screen 4, which is arranged on the side of the filter element 2 facing the first water inlet 12, and is used to absorb impurities in the water. Further, there can be multiple filter screens 4 and they can be stacked on the side of the filter element 2 facing the first water inlet 12.

[0047] As an alternative embodiment, a filter screen 4 may also be provided in the second cavity 21 of the filter element 2. The filter screen 4 filters the water flowing through the filter screen 4 in the circumferential direction of the second cavity 21 to reduce the content of impurities in the water or the sterilizing solution.

[0048] Optionally, the housing 1 includes a first body 14 and a second body 15. The first body 14 is provided with a first water inlet 12; the second body 15 is detachably connected to the first body 14, and the second body 15 is provided with a water outlet 13, which is connected to the washing tub. The housing 1 is provided with a detachable first body 14 and a detachable second body 15, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the filter element 2.

[0049] Optionally, see Figure 3 , Figure 3 The exploded view of the housing 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application, the housing 1 also includes a sealing ring 16, and the sealing ring 16 is sealed at the connection between the first body 14 and the second body 15. Specifically, the sealing ring 16 can be a rubber ring. Further, the first body 14 is screwed with the second body 15, and an annular mounting groove is provided on the first body 14 toward the second body 15, the inner diameter of the mounting groove is greater than the maximum diameter of the first cavity 11, and an internal thread is provided in the mounting groove, and an external thread is provided on the second body 15, and the internal thread matches the external thread. The sealing ring 16 is arranged at the bottom of the mounting groove, and the second body 15 abuts against the sealing ring 16 at one end of the mounting groove. The second body 15 is provided with a protrusion on the outside, and when the first body 14 and the second body 15 are tightened until the second body 15 abuts against the sealing ring 16, the groove wall outside the mounting groove abuts against the protrusion on the second body 15 at one end of the second body 15, so as to prevent damage to the components caused by the transition of the screwing of the first body 14 and the second body 15.

[0050] Optionally, see Figure 4 , Figure 4 The exploded view of the filter element 2, the first mounting seat 17 and the second mounting seat 18 provided in the embodiment of the present application, the housing 1 also includes the first mounting seat 17 and the second mounting seat 18. The first mounting seat 17 is detachably connected to the first body 14, and a first mounting cavity is provided in the first mounting seat 17, the first mounting cavity is communicated with the first water inlet 12, and one end of the filter element 2 is installed in the first mounting cavity; the second mounting seat 18 is detachably connected to the second body 15, and a second mounting cavity is provided in the second mounting seat 18, the second mounting cavity is communicated with the water outlet 13, and the other end of the filter element 2 is installed in the second mounting cavity.

[0051] The filter element 2 is connected to the housing 1 through the first mounting seat 17 and the second mounting seat 18, so that the filter element 2 can be fixed in the housing 1 to prevent the filter element 2 from shaking in the housing 1. When installation is required, the two ends of the filter element 2 are respectively inserted into the first mounting cavity and the second mounting cavity, and then the first mounting seat 17 and the second mounting seat 18 are respectively connected to the first body 14 and the second body 15, and finally the first body 14 is installed and matched with the second body 15. The connection between the components is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble. When the filter element 2 needs to be replaced, it does not take too much time.

[0052] Optionally, a first annular mounting plate is provided in the first body 14, and the first annular mounting plate is formed by protruding from the periphery of the first water inlet 12 into the first cavity 11, and a third mounting cavity is provided at one end of the first mounting seat 17 away from the filter element 2, and the third mounting cavity is communicated with the first mounting cavity, and the first mounting seat 17 is plugged and fixed with the first annular mounting plate on the first body 14 through the third mounting cavity, that is, one end of the first mounting seat 17 is plugged with the filter element 2, and the other end is plugged with the first annular mounting plate, wherein the second cavity 21, the first mounting cavity, the third mounting cavity, and the first water inlet 12 are sequentially communicated. As an alternative, the first mounting seat 17 can also be screwed with the first annular mounting plate and the filter element 2 respectively.

[0053] Optionally, a second annular mounting plate is provided in the second body 15, and the second annular mounting plate is formed by protruding from the periphery of the water outlet 13 into the first cavity 11, and a fourth mounting cavity is provided at one end of the second mounting seat 18 away from the filter element 2, and the fourth mounting cavity is communicated with the second mounting cavity, and the second mounting seat 18 is plugged and fixed with the second annular mounting plate on the second body 15 through the fourth mounting cavity, that is, one end of the second mounting seat 18 is plugged with the filter element 2, and the other end is plugged and fixed with the second annular mounting plate, wherein the second cavity 21, the second mounting cavity, the fourth mounting cavity, and the water outlet 13 are sequentially communicated. As an alternative embodiment, the second mounting seat 18 can also be screwed with the filter element 2 and the second annular mounting plate, respectively.

[0054] Optionally, a mounting hole 23 is provided at one end of the filter element 2 facing the first mounting seat 17, and the sterilizing substance 3 enters the second cavity 21 through the mounting hole 23. Further, the mounting holes 23 include a plurality of mounting holes 23 and are arranged at intervals, wherein the diameter of each mounting hole 23 is larger than the maximum diameter of the sterilizing substance 3. That is, the second cavity 21 is connected to the first water inlet 12 through the mounting hole 23.

[0055] Optionally, a connecting hole is provided at one end of the filter element 2 facing the second mounting seat 18, and the connecting hole connects the second cavity 21 and the water outlet 13. Further, there are multiple connecting holes and they are arranged at intervals. The diameter of each connecting hole is larger than the maximum diameter of the sterilizing substance 3.

[0056] Optionally, the bactericidal substance 3 is a slow-release particle, and the slow-release particle can form zinc ions or silver ions after being dissolved in water, which can destroy the cell membrane of bacteria, inhibit the activity of enzymes in bacteria, damage DNA, and produce oxidative stress reaction with bacteria through zinc ions or silver ions, thereby achieving a bactericidal effect.

[0057] The embodiment of the present application also provides a washing machine, comprising a housing and a sterilization device as described above. The housing is provided with a second water inlet, a washing drum is provided in the housing, and the second water inlet is connected to the washing drum; the sterilization device is arranged outside the housing, and the water outlet 13 of the sterilization device is connected to the second water inlet. Therefore, when the sterilization device is arranged outside the housing, the second water inlet of the housing, the washing drum, and the clothes in the washing drum can be sterilized at the same time.

[0058] The present application also provides a second washing machine. Figure 5 , Figure 5 The structural schematic diagram of the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a housing and the above-mentioned sterilization device. A washing drum is arranged in the housing, and a third water inlet is arranged on the washing drum; the sterilization device is arranged in the housing, and a water outlet 13 of the sterilization device is connected to the third water inlet. That is, when the sterilization device is arranged in the housing of the washing machine, the third water inlet on the washing drum, the washing drum, and the clothes in the washing drum can be sterilized and disinfected at the same time.

[0059] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0060] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0061] The above is a detailed introduction to the sterilization device and washing machine provided in the embodiments of the present application. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present application and its core idea; at the same time, for technical personnel in this field, based on the ideas of the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. A sterilizing device, suitable for a washing machine, the washing machine comprising a washing drum, characterized in that: The sterilization device comprises: A shell body having a first cavity and a first water inlet and a water outlet connected to the first cavity; A filter element is disposed in the first cavity, a second cavity is disposed in the filter element, the second cavity is connected to the first water inlet and the water outlet, and a water permeable hole is disposed on the filter element, the water permeable hole is connected to the first cavity and the second cavity; A bactericidal substance is disposed in the second cavity, and the bactericidal substance is used to dissolve in water to form a bactericidal solution; part of the bactericidal solution enters the washing tub through the water outlet, and the other part enters through the water permeable hole and remains in the first cavity.

2. The sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter element and the shell are arranged along the gravity direction, the water permeable hole is arranged on the filter element at one end close to the first water inlet, and the end of the first cavity close to the water outlet is used for retaining the sterilization solution.

3. The sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water permeable holes include a plurality of holes which are arranged at intervals on the filter element.

4. The sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a filter screen, which is arranged on the side of the filter element facing the first water inlet, and the filter screen is used to absorb impurities in the water.

5. The sterilization device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing comprises: A first body, provided with the first water inlet; The second body is detachably connected to the first body, and the second body is provided with the water outlet, which is communicated with the washing tub.

6. The sterilization device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing further comprises: A sealing ring is used to seal the connection between the first body and the second body.

7. The sterilization device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing further comprises: a first mounting seat, detachably connected to the first body, wherein a first mounting cavity is provided in the first mounting seat, the first mounting cavity is communicated with the first water inlet, and one end of the filter element is mounted in the first mounting cavity; The second mounting seat is detachably connected to the second body, and a second mounting cavity is arranged in the second mounting seat. The second mounting cavity is communicated with the water outlet, and the other end of the filter element is mounted in the second mounting cavity.

8. The sterilization device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A mounting hole is provided at one end of the filter element facing the first mounting seat, and the sterilizing substance enters the second cavity through the mounting hole.

9. A washing machine, characterized in that: include: The box body is provided with a second water inlet, the washing tub is provided in the box body, and the second water inlet is communicated with the washing tub; The sterilization device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the sterilization device is arranged outside the box, and the water outlet of the sterilization device is connected to the second water inlet.

10. A washing machine, characterized in that: include: A box body, in which the washing drum is arranged, and the washing drum is provided with a third water inlet; The sterilization device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is arranged in the box body, and the water outlet of the sterilization device is connected to the third water inlet.

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