Sterilizing device for washing machine

By using alternating electric field technology in the washing machine and utilizing the electroporation effect for sterilization, the problem of fabric damage in the existing technology is solved, and an efficient and safe clothing sterilization effect is achieved.

CN223329575UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12QINGDAO PINSEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421890780.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-06
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-06

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Technical Problem

The clothing sterilization device of the existing washing machine has the problem of causing damage to the fabric, especially ozone sterilization causes the fabric to fade, and high temperature sterilization damages the fabric that is not resistant to high temperature.

Method used

Using alternating electric field technology, an alternating electric field is generated through the electrodes in the left and right shells, and the electroporation effect is used to destroy the cell membrane to achieve a sterilization effect. At the same time, a protective filter and sealing structure are set to prevent lint and dirt from adhering to ensure the sealing and safety of the device.

Benefits of technology

The invention realizes effective sterilization of clothes, avoids damage to fabrics, improves the sterilization effect and enhances the safety and sealing of the device.

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Abstract

The degerming device for the washing machine comprises a left shell and a right shell, openings are formed in the outer wall of the left shell and the outer wall of the right shell, protective filter screens are fixedly installed on the openings, inner sealing connecting assemblies are arranged on the inner wall of the left shell and the inner wall of the right shell, and the protective filter screens are fixedly installed on the inner sealing connecting assemblies. The left shell and the right shell are arranged in parallel, a middle power supply assembly is arranged between the left shell and the right shell, electrode plates are arranged on the two sides of the middle power supply assembly, and I-shaped abutting components are arranged on the two sides of the outer wall of the middle power supply assembly. The sterilization effect is improved, clothes are prevented from being damaged, cotton fibers and dirt on clothes cloth can be effectively prevented from being attached to the electrode plates, the sealing effect between the electrode plates and the corresponding left shell and right shell is improved, and safety is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machine sterilization, in particular to a sterilization device for a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Washing machines are cleaning appliances that use electricity to generate mechanical action to wash clothes. When people wear clothes daily or leave them for long periods of time, bacteria may attach to them, so they need to be sterilized during the washing process. Furthermore, bacteria can also breed inside washing machines, which also requires sterilization.

[0003] There are also devices for sterilizing clothing in the prior art. For example, patent application number CN202223043547.9 discloses a clothing care device that sterilizes clothing through ozone, but ozone can cause the fabric to fade and age; patent application number CN202223492501.5 discloses a rapid sterilization device for hospital clothing washing that sterilizes through heating, but high temperatures can damage some fabrics, and this method is only applicable to fabrics that can withstand high temperatures.

[0004] Currently, no effective solutions have been proposed for the problems in related technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a sterilization device for a washing machine.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is implemented through the following technical scheme: a sterilization device for a washing machine, comprising a left shell body and a right shell body, the outer walls of the left shell body and the right shell body are provided with openings, protective filters are fixedly installed on the openings, and inner sealing connection components are provided on the inner walls of the left shell body and the right shell body, a central power supply component is provided between the left shell body and the right shell body, electrode sheets are provided on both sides of the central power supply component, and I-shaped interference components are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the central power supply component, the I-shaped interference component limits the interference of the electrode sheet to the inner sealing connection component, and the central power supply component and the electrode sheet are connected by a wire.

[0007] Preferably, the central power supply assembly includes an insulating outer shell, a sealed top cover is detachably installed on the top of the insulating outer shell, a lower U-shaped support pad is fixedly installed on the bottom of the insulating outer shell, a battery is installed on the lower U-shaped support pad, a controller is installed on the battery, an L-shaped elastic positioning piece is symmetrically provided in the sealed top cover, and the wire passes through the insulating outer shell and is electrically connected to the battery.

[0008] Preferably, the I-shaped interference member includes an upper supporting transverse plate and a lower supporting transverse plate, and a supporting vertical plate is integrally connected between the upper supporting transverse plate and the lower supporting transverse plate. Grooves are provided on the upper supporting transverse plate, the lower supporting transverse plate and the supporting vertical plate, and interference springs are fixedly connected in the grooves.

[0009] Preferably, elastic arc plates are fixedly mounted on the upper supporting transverse plate and the lower supporting transverse plate, and double-sided adhesive layers are provided on the elastic arc plates, and the electrode sheets are bonded and connected to the elastic arc plates via the double-sided adhesive layers.

[0010] Preferably, the internal sealing connection assembly includes a connecting frame arranged inside the left shell and the right shell, the outside of the connecting frame is provided with an adhesive layer bonded to the left shell and the right shell, the connecting frame is provided with an internal positioning groove matching the electrode sheet, and the internal positioning groove is provided with a rubber sealing ring.

[0011] Preferably, a charging socket is provided on the top of the middle power supply assembly, and a sealing plug is provided on the charging socket.

[0012] Preferably, elastic sealing gaskets are provided on the inner sides of the left shell and the right shell, four groups of mounting threaded holes are provided on the left shell, the right shell and the elastic sealing gasket, and buffer corners are provided at the outer wall corners of the left shell and the right shell.

[0013] The utility model provides a sterilization device for a washing machine, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The left shell and the right shell are sealed and connected to each other, so that the components inside can be installed. The opening is convenient for the contact between the electrode and the water flow. The protective filter can not only protect the electrode, but also prevent the lint and dirt on the clothes from adhering to the electrode. The middle power supply component supplies power to the electrode. Through the action of the two electrode sheets, an alternating electric field is generated around the left shell and the right shell. Electroporation occurs in the protein channel and the phospholipid bilayer on the cell membrane, and after the electroporation is formed, its size changes with the electric field strength and treatment time. The electrode sheet is confined to the inner sealing connection assembly by the I-shaped resistance component, and the inner sealing connection assembly can ensure that external water does not flow into the interior. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to use. It sterilizes clothes by means of an electric field, improves the sterilization effect, and avoids damage to clothes. It can effectively prevent cotton wool and dirt on clothing fabrics from adhering to the electrode sheet, and increases the sealing effect between the electrode sheet and the corresponding left and right shells, and has higher safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in 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 paying any creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of a sterilization device for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a middle power supply assembly in a sterilization device for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an I-shaped interference member in a sterilization device for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of an inner sealing connection assembly in a sterilization device for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] In the picture:

[0021] 1. Left shell; 2. Right shell; 3. Opening; 4. Protective filter; 5. Inner sealing connection assembly; 6. Middle power supply assembly; 7. Electrode sheet; 8. Wire; 9. I-shaped interference member; 10. Insulating outer shell; 11. Sealing top cover; 12. Lower U-shaped support pad; 13. Battery; 14. Controller; 15. L-shaped elastic positioning piece; 16. Upper support horizontal plate; 17. Lower support horizontal plate; 18. Support vertical plate; 19. Groove; 20. Interference spring; 21. Elastic arc plate; 22. Double-sided adhesive layer; 23. Connecting frame; 24. Adhesive layer; 25. Rubber sealing ring; 26. Inner positioning groove; 27. Charging socket; 28. Sealing plug; 29. ​​Elastic sealing gasket; 30. Mounting threaded hole; 31. Buffering corners. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figure 1-4The utility model provides a sterilization device for a washing machine, comprising a left shell 1 and a right shell 2. The outer walls of the left shell 1 and the right shell 2 are both provided with openings 3, and a protective filter 4 is fixedly installed on the opening 3. The left shell 1 and the right shell 2 are sealed and connected, so that the components therein can be installed. The opening 3 is convenient for the electrode sheet 7 to contact with the water flow. The protective filter 4 can not only protect the electrode sheet 7, but also prevent the lint and dirt on the clothes from adhering to the electrode sheet 7. An internal sealing connection component 5 is provided on the inner walls of the left shell 1 and the right shell 2. A middle power supply component 6 is provided between the left shell 1 and the right shell 2. Electrode sheets 7 are provided on both sides of the middle power supply component 6, and I-shaped parts are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the middle power supply component 6. The I-shaped resistance member 9 limits the electrode sheet 7 to the inner sealed connection component 5. The middle power supply component 6 and the electrode sheet 7 are connected by a wire 8. The set middle power supply component 6 supplies power to the electrode sheet 7. Through the action of the two electrode sheets 7, an alternating electric field is generated around the left shell 1 and the right shell 2. Since electroporation occurs in the protein channels and phospholipid bilayers on the cell membrane, and after the electroporation is formed, its size expands with the increase of the electric field strength and the processing time, resulting in the partial or complete destruction of the normal selective permeability barrier of the cell membrane, thereby achieving the purpose of sterilization. The electrode sheet 7 is limited to the inner sealed connection component 5 by the I-shaped resistance member 9, and the inner sealed connection component 5 can ensure that external water does not flow into the interior.

[0024] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix of the specification. Figure 2 As shown, the central power supply assembly 6 includes an insulating outer shell 10, a sealing top cover 11 is detachably mounted on the top of the insulating outer shell 10, a lower U-shaped support pad 12 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the insulating outer shell 10, a battery 13 is mounted on the lower U-shaped support pad 12, a controller 14 is mounted on the battery 13, L-shaped elastic positioning pieces 15 are symmetrically arranged in the sealing top cover 11, and the wire 8 passes through the insulating outer shell 10 and is electrically connected to the battery 13. Through the controller 14 set on the battery 13, the battery 13 can be controlled by an external remote control to start powering. The lower U-shaped support pad 12 is set to install the battery 13, and the L-shaped elastic positioning piece 15 cooperates with the detachable sealing top cover 11 to press the battery 13.

[0025] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix of the specification. Figure 3As shown, the I-shaped interference member 9 includes an upper support transverse plate 16 and a lower support transverse plate 17, wherein a support vertical plate 18 is integrally connected between the upper support transverse plate 16 and the lower support transverse plate 17, wherein grooves 19 are formed on the upper support transverse plate 16, the lower support transverse plate 17, and the support vertical plate 18, wherein a interference spring 20 is fixedly connected in the groove 19, and an elastic arc plate 21 is fixedly installed on the upper support transverse plate 16 and the lower support transverse plate 17, wherein the elastic arc plate 21 is provided with a double-sided adhesive layer 22, and the electrode sheet 7 is bonded to the elastic arc plate 21 via the double-sided adhesive layer 22. The I-shaped structure formed by the upper support transverse plate 16, the lower support transverse plate 17, and the support vertical plate 18 compresses the interference spring 20 and the elastic arc plate 21 when the left shell 1 and the right shell 2 are connected, thereby causing the electrode sheet 7 to interfere with each other and be limited in position within the inner sealing connection assembly 5.

[0026] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix of the specification. Figure 4 As shown, the inner sealing connection assembly 5 includes a connecting frame 23 disposed within the left housing 1 and the right housing 2. An adhesive layer 24 is provided on the exterior of the connecting frame 23 for bonding to the left housing 1 and the right housing 2. An inner positioning groove 26 is formed on the connecting frame 23 to match the electrode sheet 7, and a rubber sealing ring 25 is provided on the inner positioning groove 26. The connecting frame 23 is bonded by the adhesive layer 24, and the electrode sheet is positioned in the inner positioning groove 26. The rubber sealing ring 25 cooperates with the rubber sealing ring 25 to prevent external water from entering the interior.

[0027] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix of the specification. Figure 1 As shown, a charging port 27 is provided at the top of the central power supply assembly 6, and a sealing plug 28 is provided on the charging port 27. Elastic sealing gaskets 29 are provided on the inner sides of the left shell 1 and the right shell 2. Four sets of mounting threaded holes 30 are provided on the left shell 1, the right shell 2, and the elastic sealing gasket 29. Buffer corners 31 are provided at the outer corners of the left shell 1 and the right shell 2. The charging port 27 facilitates the removal of the central power supply assembly 6 for charging. The elastic sealing gasket 29 improves the sealing performance of the left shell 1 and the right shell 2. The buffer corners 31 can provide a buffering effect when the washing machine is in operation, preventing damage from colliding with the inner drum wall of the washing machine.

[0028] In actual application, the left shell 1 and the right shell 2 are sealed and connected to install the components therein. The opening 3 is convenient for the contact between the electrode sheet 7 and the water flow. The protective filter 4 is not only protective for the electrode sheet 7, but also prevents the cotton wool and dirt on the clothes from adhering to the electrode sheet 7. The middle power supply component 6 is provided to supply power to the electrode sheet 7. Through the action of the two electrode sheets 7, an alternating electric field is generated around the left shell 1 and the right shell 2. Since electroporation occurs in the protein channel and the phospholipid bilayer on the cell membrane, and the size of the electroporation changes with the electric field strength and the size of the electroporation after the formation. The processing time increases, resulting in partial or complete destruction of the normal selective permeability barrier of the cell membrane, thereby achieving the purpose of sterilization. The electrode sheet 7 is limited to the inner sealing connection component 5 by the I-shaped resistance member 9, and the inner sealing connection component 5 can ensure that external water does not flow into the interior. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to use. It sterilizes clothes by means of an electric field, improves the sterilization effect, and avoids damage to clothes. It can effectively prevent cotton wool and dirt on the clothing fabric from adhering to the electrode sheet 7, and increases the sealing effect between the electrode sheet 7 and the corresponding left shell 1 and right shell 2, and is safer.

[0029] Although this specification is described according to implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A sterilizing device for a washing machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a left shell (1) and a right shell (2), wherein the outer walls of the left shell (1) and the right shell (2) are both provided with openings (3), a protective filter (4) is fixedly mounted on the opening (3), and an inner sealing connection assembly (5) is provided on the inner walls of the left shell (1) and the right shell (2), a middle power supply assembly (6) is provided between the left shell (1) and the right shell (2), electrode sheets (7) are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the middle power supply assembly (6), and a protective filter (4) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the left shell (1) and the right shell (2). An I-shaped interference member (9) is provided, wherein the I-shaped interference member (9) limits the interference of the electrode sheet (7) to the inner sealing connection assembly (5), and the middle power supply assembly (6) and the electrode sheet (7) are connected via a wire (8). The I-shaped interference member (9) includes an upper support transverse plate (16) and a lower support transverse plate (17), and a support vertical plate (18) is integrally connected between the upper support transverse plate (16) and the lower support transverse plate (17). 17) and the supporting vertical plate (18) are provided with a groove (19), and a resisting spring (20) is fixedly connected in the groove (19), and an elastic arc plate (21) is fixedly installed on the upper supporting horizontal plate (16) and the lower supporting horizontal plate (17), and a double-sided adhesive layer (22) is provided on the elastic arc plate (21), and the electrode sheet (7) is bonded to the elastic arc plate (21) through the double-sided adhesive layer (22), and the inner sealing connection component (5) includes a sealing member provided on the left shell body. (1) and a connecting frame (23) in the right shell (2), the outside of the connecting frame (23) is provided with an adhesive layer (24) bonded to the left shell (1) and the right shell (2), the connecting frame (23) is provided with an inner positioning groove (26) matching the electrode sheet (7), and the inner positioning groove (26) is provided with a rubber sealing ring (25), the top of the middle power supply component (6) is provided with a charging interface (27), and the charging interface (27) is provided with a sealing plug (28).

2. A sterilizing device for a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central power supply assembly (6) comprises an insulating outer shell (10), a sealing top cover (11) is detachably mounted on the top of the insulating outer shell (10), a lower U-shaped support pad (12) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the insulating outer shell (10), a battery (13) is mounted on the lower U-shaped support pad (12), a controller (14) is mounted on the battery (13), an L-shaped elastic positioning piece (15) is symmetrically arranged in the sealing top cover (11), and the wire (8) passes through the insulating outer shell (10) and is electrically connected to the battery (13).

3. A sterilizing device for a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner sides of the left shell (1) and the right shell (2) are both provided with elastic sealing gaskets (29), four groups of mounting threaded holes (30) are provided on the left shell (1), the right shell (2) and the elastic sealing gasket (29), and buffer corners (31) are provided at the outer wall corners of the left shell (1) and the right shell (2).

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