Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides clothes treatment equipment. The clothes processing equipment comprises a machine body, a barrel body, a stirrer, a detection module and a controller, the barrel body is arranged in the machine body, and an impeller is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the barrel body; the stirrer is detachably connected with the impeller; the detection module is arranged on the machine body or the barrel body and used for generating a detection signal indicating whether the stirrer is connected with the impeller; the controller is electrically connected with the detection module and used for receiving a detection signal of the detection module and controlling the washing mode of the clothes processing equipment according to the detection signal. According to the clothes processing equipment, the washing mode can be automatically adjusted according to the detection signal, obtained by the detection module, of whether the stirrer is connected with the impeller or not, so that the washing effect is guaranteed, manual operation is not needed, the misoperation frequency is reduced, and the service life is prolonged.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a clothes treatment device. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, washing machines are divided into pulsator washing machines and agitator washing machines. The clothes are easy to be entangled in the pulsator washing machine during washing. The power of the water flow rotating at the bottom of the pulsator cannot be transmitted to the upper clothes, resulting in poor washing ability. The agitator washing machine has a certain volume in the barrel. It is difficult to wash large items such as quilts or a large number of items.

[0003] Therefore, a dual-purpose washing machine using both the pulsator and the agitator is proposed. The agitator is detachable. Its separation and installation can correspond to the pulsator washing mode and the agitator washing mode, respectively. However, the dual-purpose washing machine must use washing water flow suitable for the agitator washing mode and the pulsator washing mode, respectively. If the user mixes the agitator washing mode and the pulsator washing mode, it may cause problems due to the use of the wrong washing water flow. If the agitator washing water flow is used in the pulsator washing mode, the washing performance will be reduced. If the agitator is installed and the pulsator washing water flow is used, it will cause load and cause damage to the clothes. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems or at least partially solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a clothes treatment device.

[0005] The present application provides a clothes treatment device, comprising:

[0006] a machine body;

[0007] a barrel body arranged in the machine body, an inner side bottom of the barrel body being provided with a pulsator;

[0008] an agitator, the agitator being detachably connected with the pulsator;

[0009] a detection module arranged on the machine body or the barrel body, for generating a detection signal of whether the agitator is connected with the pulsator;

[0010] a controller electrically connected with the detection module, for receiving the detection signal of the detection module, and controlling the washing mode of the clothes treatment device according to the detection signal.

[0011] The laundry treating apparatus provided in the application has the agitator and the pulsator detachably connected, so that the agitator can be installed on the pulsator to realize the function of agitating and washing, and the agitator can be detached from the pulsator to realize the function of pulsator washing, so that the laundry treating apparatus has both the functions of pulsator washing and agitating and washing. The detection module is arranged on the machine body or the barrel to detect whether the agitator is connected with the pulsator and generate a detection signal of whether the agitator is connected with the pulsator. Thus, the controller can control the washing mode of the laundry treating apparatus according to the detection signal of the detection module, so as to realize the matching of the washing mode and the installation of the agitator, that is, control the washing water flow used in the washing process according to whether the agitator is installed or not, or control the washing water flow used in the washing process according to whether the agitator is connected with the pulsator, so as to avoid the problems of poor washing effect caused by using the wrong washing water flow or load causing damage to the clothes, and the laundry treating apparatus can automatically adjust the washing mode according to the detection signal obtained by the detection module, without manual operation, so as to reduce the frequency of misoperation and prolong the service life.

[0012] In some embodiments, the washing modes include a pulsator washing mode and an agitating washing mode, the agitator is not connected with the pulsator in the pulsator washing mode, the agitator is connected with the pulsator in the agitating washing mode, and the agitator rotates synchronously with the pulsator.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer side of the machine body is provided with a support frame, and the agitator is supported on the support frame when the agitator is not connected with the pulsator.

[0014] In some embodiments, the detection module is arranged on the machine body and adjacent to the support frame, and the detection module generates a first signal that the agitator is not connected with the pulsator when the agitator is supported on the support frame.

[0015] In some embodiments, the agitator is provided with a triggering module, and the triggering module is close to the detection module when the agitator is supported on the support frame, so as to trigger the detection module to generate the first signal.

[0016] In some embodiments, the detection module includes any one of a microswitch, a magnetic control switch and a wireless radio frequency receiving module.

[0017] In some embodiments, the machine body has opposite first and second side plates, and the support frame is fixed on the outer surface of one of the first and second side plates.

[0018] In some embodiments, the support frame comprises a support plate and a peripheral plate connected to the periphery of the support plate, the support plate is horizontally connected to the outer surface of the machine body, and the support plate and the peripheral plate are collectively configured as a containing cavity for placing the agitator.

[0019] In some embodiments, the tub comprises an inner tub and an outer tub, the outer tub is arranged inside the machine body, the inner tub is arranged inside the outer tub, and the inner tub is rotatable relative to the outer tub, and the inner side bottom of the inner tub is provided with the pulsator.

[0020] In some embodiments, the laundry treatment device further comprises a driving motor and a transmission shaft, the transmission shaft is connected to the driving motor, and the transmission shaft passes through the outer tub and is connected to the inner tub. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The drawings incorporated in and forming a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows, and obviously, other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative labor under the premise of these drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the agitator and the pulsator not connected for the laundry treatment device of an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a structure schematic view of the agitator and the pulsator connected for the laundry treatment device of an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a structure schematic view of the agitator and the pulsator connected from another perspective for the laundry treatment device of an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a switching flow chart of the washing mode for the laundry treatment device of an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] In the drawings: 1, machine body; 11, support frame; 111, support plate; 112, peripheral plate; 12, first side plate; 13, second side plate; 2, tub; 21, inner tub; 22, outer tub; 3, pulsator; 4, agitator; 41, rod body; 42, blade; 43, permanent magnet; 5, detection module; 6, driving motor; 7, transmission shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to enable the above objects, features and advantages of the present application to be clearer, a further description will be made to the schemes of the present application. It should be explained that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0029] In the following description, a lot of specific details are set forth in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present application, but the present application can also be implemented in other different manners from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the description are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments.

[0030] The laundry treating apparatus will be described in detail through specific embodiments as follows:

[0031] Referring to Figures 1 to 4 Some embodiments of the utility model provide a kind of laundry treating apparatus, including machine body 1, barrel 2, agitator 4, detection module 5 and controller.

[0032] Wherein, barrel 2 is arranged in machine body 1, the inside bottom of barrel 2 is provided with pulsator 3, pulsator 3 rotates when corresponding laundry treating apparatus's pulsator washing mode, corresponding to provide pulsator 3 water flow, agitator 4 is detachably connected with pulsator 3, when agitator 4 is arranged on pulsator 3, pulsator 3 can drive agitator 4 to rotate, and laundry treating apparatus is stirring washing mode, corresponding to provide stirring water flow.

[0033] When being specifically implemented, detection module 5 is arranged on machine body 1 or barrel 2, for generating the detection signal whether agitator 4 is connected with pulsator 3, controller is electrically connected with detection module 5, for receiving the detection signal of detection module 5, and according to detection signal, the washing mode of laundry treating apparatus is controlled.

[0034] By setting the stirrer, and the stirrer 4 and the impeller 3 are detachably connected, so that the function of stirring and washing can be realized by installing the stirrer 4 on the impeller 3, and the function of the impeller washing can be realized by detaching the stirrer 4 from the impeller 3, so that the laundry treatment equipment has the functions of impeller washing and stirring washing; and the detection module 5 is arranged on the machine body 1 or the barrel body 2, so as to detect whether the stirrer 4 is connected with the impeller 3 through the detection module 5, and generate a detection signal of whether the stirrer 4 is connected with the impeller 3, so that the controller can control the washing mode of the laundry treatment equipment according to the detection signal of the detection module 5, so as to realize the matching of the washing mode and whether the stirrer 4 is installed, that is, according to whether the stirrer 4 is installed, the washing water flow adopted in the washing process is controlled, or according to whether the stirrer 4 is connected with the impeller 3, the washing water flow adopted in the washing process is controlled, so as to avoid the problems of poor washing effect caused by using wrong washing water flow, or causing damage to clothes caused by load, and the laundry treatment equipment can automatically adjust the washing mode according to the detection signal obtained by the detection module 5, without manual operation, reducing the frequency of misoperation, and prolonging the service life.

[0035] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the washing mode includes an impeller washing mode and a stirring washing mode, the stirrer 4 is not connected with the impeller 3 in the impeller washing mode, the stirrer 4 is connected with the impeller 3 in the stirring washing mode, and the stirrer 4 rotates synchronously with the impeller 3. That is to say, when the stirrer 4 is not connected with the impeller 3, only the impeller 3 is in the barrel body 2, and the detection module 5 can obtain a detection signal that the two are not connected, so as to control the laundry treatment equipment to correspondingly adjust to the impeller washing mode through the controller; when the stirrer 4 is connected with the impeller 3, the detection module 5 can obtain a detection signal that the two are connected, so as to control the laundry treatment equipment to correspondingly adjust to the stirring washing mode through the controller, so as to realize the automatic adjustment of the washing mode of the laundry treatment equipment.

[0036] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the outer side of the machine body 1 is provided with a support frame 11, and when the stirrer 4 is not connected with the impeller 3, the stirrer 4 is supported on the support frame 11, so as to be stored on the support frame 11.

[0037] In some embodiments, the detection module 5 is arranged on the machine body 1 and adjacent to the support frame 11, and when the stirrer 4 is supported on the support frame 11, the detection module 5 generates a first signal that the stirrer 4 is not connected with the impeller 3.

[0038] Exemplarily, the detection module 5 can be arranged at the top of the machine body 1, the support frame 11 can be arranged at the side of the machine body 1, and the detection module 5 and the support frame 11 are arranged opposite to each other in the up-down direction. Specifically, the detection module 5 can be arranged adjacent to the support frame 11. In this way, when the stirrer 4 is placed on the support frame 11, the stirrer 4 will be close to the detection module 5, so that the detection module 5 can detect that the stirrer 4 is placed on the support frame 11, thereby generating the first signal that the stirrer 4 is not connected with the pulsator 3.

[0039] Specifically, the stirrer 4 has a first position supported on the support frame 11. When the detection module 5 detects that the stirrer 4 is in the first position, the stirrer 4 is located outside the machine body 1 and will not be connected with the pulsator 3 in the tub 2, and the detection module 5 correspondingly generates the first signal that the stirrer 4 is not connected with the pulsator 3. At this time, the laundry treatment apparatus is adjusted to the pulsator washing mode, and there is no need to worry that the stirrer 4 will damage the laundry due to an excessive load. Further, when the stirrer 4 is separated from the first position, even if the stirrer 4 is not connected with the pulsator 3, the laundry treatment apparatus is switched from the pulsator washing mode to the agitation washing mode, which can avoid the stirrer 4 operating corresponding to the pulsator washing mode due to user misoperation, so that the detection effect is more stable and the safety is high.

[0040] Referring to Figure 4 The operation process of the laundry treatment apparatus corresponding to the above embodiment is that the laundry is put in and the switch is pressed, so that the laundry treatment apparatus starts to work. When working, first, whether the stirrer 4 is connected with the pulsator 3 is detected by the detection module 5. If the detection result is no, the controller controls the laundry treatment apparatus to be adjusted to the pulsator washing mode, and then the load amount is sensed and water is started to be filled until the water level is reached. In the current pulsator washing mode, the laundry can be washed by the water flow of the pulsator 3 with a large intensity. If the detection result is yes, the controller controls the laundry treatment apparatus to be adjusted to the agitation washing mode, and then the load amount is sensed and water is started to be filled until the water level is reached. In the current agitation washing mode, the laundry can be washed by the stirring water flow with a small intensity, so as to avoid that the laundry is damaged under the joint action of the water flow of the pulsator 3 with a large intensity and the stirrer 4.

[0041] In some embodiments, the stirrer 4 is provided with a trigger module. When the stirrer 4 is supported on the support frame 11, the trigger module is close to the detection module 5, so as to trigger the detection module 5 to generate the first signal that the stirrer 4 is not connected with the pulsator 3.

[0042] In some embodiments, the detection module 5 comprises a magnetic control switch, the magnetic control switch is arranged on the machine body 1, the stirrer 4 is provided with a permanent magnet 43, the permanent magnet 43 can trigger the detection module 5 to generate a detection signal as a triggering module; when the stirrer 4 is in the first position, the magnetic control switch is in one of closing and opening under the magnetic force of the permanent magnet 43, when the stirrer 4 is not in the first position, the magnetic control switch is in the other one of closing and opening.

[0043] It can be understood that when the stirrer 4 is in the first position, the permanent magnet 43 on the stirrer 4 is arranged corresponding to the magnetic control switch, so that the magnetic control switch can be closed or opened under the magnetic force of the permanent magnet 43, and the state of the magnetic control switch can detect whether the stirrer 4 is in the first position, so that the controller can correspondingly adjust the washing mode according to the state of the magnetic control switch.

[0044] The permanent magnet 43 is arranged on the stirrer 4, so that even if the stirring rod is connected with the pulsator 3 and immersed in water for laundry washing, it will not affect the function of the permanent magnet 43 on the stirrer 4 to change the magnetic control switch, and the detection effect can be guaranteed, and the safety of the laundry treatment equipment during operation can be guaranteed.

[0045] In specific implementation, as shown in Figure 1 When the stirrer 4 is in the first position, the permanent magnet 43 in the stirrer 4 can be arranged corresponding to the magnetic control switch in the detection module 5, so that the magnetic control switch can be closed and opened under the magnetic force of the permanent magnet 43, and the washing mode can be correspondingly adjusted.

[0046] In some embodiments, the detection module 5 comprises a magnetic control switch, the magnetic control switch is arranged on the machine body 1, the stirrer 4 is provided with a permanent magnet 43, the permanent magnet 43 can trigger the detection module 5 to generate a detection signal as a triggering module; when the stirrer 4 is in the first position, the magnetic control switch is in one of closing and opening under the magnetic force of the permanent magnet 43, when the stirrer 4 is not in the first position, the magnetic control switch is in the other one of closing and opening.

[0047] That is, the micro switch can be closed or opened under the action of the stirrer 4, and the state of the micro switch can be used to detect whether the stirrer 4 is in the first position, and the controller can correspondingly adjust the washing mode according to the state of the magnetic control switch.

[0048] In still some embodiments, the detection module 5 comprises a wireless radio frequency receiving module, the wireless radio frequency receiving module is arranged on the machine body 1, the wireless radio frequency transmitting module is arranged on the agitator 4, and the wireless radio frequency transmitting module can trigger the detection module 5 to generate the detection signal as the triggering module; when the agitator 4 is in the first position, the wireless radio frequency receiving module receives the communication signal transmitted by the wireless radio frequency transmitting module and sends to the controller. That is, the wireless radio frequency transmitting module can transmit the radio frequency signal, the wireless radio frequency receiving module can transmit to the controller after receiving the radio frequency signal, and then the controller can correspondingly adjust the washing state.

[0049] It should be noted that the laundry treatment apparatus can also detect the position of the agitator 4 by other methods, which are not limited in the present application, as long as the position of the agitator 4 can be detected and the position information can be transmitted to the controller, so that the controller can correspondingly adjust the washing mode.

[0050] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the machine body 1 has opposite first and second side plates 12 and 13, and the support frame 11 is fixed to the outer surface of one of the first and second side plates 12 and 13. Taking the normal use state of the laundry treatment apparatus as an example, the first side plate 12 can also be referred to as the left side plate, and the second side plate 13 can also be referred to as the right side plate, and the support frame 11 is fixed to one of the left and right side plates. In this way, it is convenient for the user to place the agitator 4 removed from the pulsator 3 on the support frame 11, or to take out the agitator 4 placed on the support frame 11 and install the agitator 4 on the pulsator 3, so that the taking and placing operation of the agitator 4 is more convenient; in addition, fixing the support frame 11 to one of the left and right side plates does not affect the appearance effect of the front of the laundry treatment apparatus.

[0051] In specific implementation, the connection mode of the support frame 11 and the machine body 1 can be screw connection, welding connection, buckle connection, etc., as long as the support frame 11 can be fixed to the machine body 1; of course, the support frame 11 can also be integrally formed with the machine body 1, so that the processing of the support frame 11 is more convenient.

[0052] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the support frame 11 comprises a support plate 111 and a peripheral plate 112 connected with the peripheral edge of the support plate 111, the support plate 111 is horizontally connected on the outer surface of the machine body 1, and the peripheral plate 112 and the support plate 111 are jointly configured as a containing cavity for placing the stirrer 4. In this way, the stirrer 4 is placed in the containing cavity formed on the support frame 11, so as to realize the storage of the stirrer 4 outside the machine body 1. In order to ensure the stability of the placement of the stirrer 4 on the support frame 11, a limiting structure for limiting the stirrer 4 can also be arranged on the support frame 11 to avoid shaking or falling of the stirrer 4.

[0053] It should be noted that the support frame 11 can also be other shapes of structures as long as it can support the stirrer 4 and realize the storage function of the stirrer 4 outside the machine body 1.

[0054] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the stirrer 4 comprises a rod body 41 and a blade 42, and the blade 42 is spirally arranged on the outside of the rod body 41. Specifically, the rod body 41 is connected with the impeller 3, and the impeller 3 can drive the rod body 41 and the blade 42 spirally arranged on the rod body 41 to rotate, thereby realizing the stirring and washing mode of the clothes treatment device.

[0055] In some embodiments, the tub 2 comprises an inner tub 21 and an outer tub 22, the outer tub 22 is arranged inside the machine body 1, the inner tub 21 is arranged inside the outer tub 22, and the inner tub 21 can rotate relative to the outer tub 22, and the inner side bottom of the inner tub 21 is provided with the impeller 3. It can be understood that the impeller 3 is arranged on the inner tub 21, and the impeller 3 rotates together when the inner tub 21 rotates, thereby being able to generate an impeller water flow to facilitate washing, and when the stirrer 4 is connected with the impeller 3, a stirring water flow can be generated in the inner tub 21.

[0056] In specific implementation, the size of the water flow can be controlled by the rotating speed of the impeller 3 and the stirrer 4, and the rotating speed of the impeller 3 and the stirrer 4 can be controlled by the driving motor 6, and the specific parameters of the driving motor 6 can be set according to actual needs.

[0057] Referring to Figure 3 As shown, the clothes treatment device further comprises a driving motor 6 and a transmission shaft 7, the transmission shaft 7 is connected with the driving motor 6, the transmission shaft 7 penetrates through the outer tub 22 and is connected with the inner tub 21, so as to drive the transmission shaft 7 and the inner tub 21 to rotate by the driving motor 6.

[0058] Of course, it should be noted that the inner tub 21 of the present application can also be rotated by other means, which is not limited in the present application, as long as the inner tub 21 can rotate relative to the outer cylinder and can be adjusted according to the corresponding impeller washing mode and stirring washing mode.

[0059] It has to be noted that, in the present document, relational terms are intended only to convey a possible relationship between elements or

[0060] The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments of the application via the use of specific terminology. However, embodiments thereof can be practiced without the specific details ("every" embodiment) set forth above. In general, the teachings of the present application can be applied to any suitable industrial setting and / or process of this type. The foregoing description, therefore, is not intended to be limiting, but merely illustrative. Further, the herein disclosed subject matter is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents. Thus, the scope of the present application should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not by the abilities or activities that are specifically described herein.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Organism; A barrel is disposed inside the machine body, and a pulsator is provided on the bottom inner side of the barrel body; A stirrer, wherein the stirrer is detachably connected to the impeller; A detection module, installed on the machine body or the barrel, is used to generate a detection signal indicating whether the stirrer is connected to the impeller; The controller is electrically connected to the detection module and is used to receive the detection signal from the detection module and control the washing mode of the clothing processing equipment according to the detection signal.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The washing modes include a pulsator washing mode and an agitator washing mode. In the pulsator washing mode, the agitator is not connected to the pulsator. In the agitator washing mode, the agitator is connected to the pulsator, and the agitator and the pulsator rotate synchronously.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support frame is provided on the outside of the machine body. When the stirrer is not connected to the impeller, the stirrer is supported on the support frame.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection module is mounted on the machine body and is located near the support frame. When the stirrer is supported on the support frame, the detection module generates a first signal that the stirrer and the impeller are not connected.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The stirrer is equipped with a trigger module. When the stirrer is supported by the support frame, the trigger module approaches the detection module to trigger the detection module to generate the first signal.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection module includes any one of a micro switch, a magnetic switch, or a wireless radio frequency receiver module.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The body has a first side plate and a second side plate opposite to each other, and the support frame is fixed to the outer surface of one of the first side plate and the second side plate.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support frame includes a support plate and an outer plate connected to the periphery of the support plate. The support plate is horizontally connected to the outer surface of the machine body. The outer plate and the support plate together form a receiving cavity for placing the stirrer.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The barrel body includes an inner barrel and an outer barrel. The outer barrel is disposed inside the machine body, and the inner barrel is disposed inside the outer barrel. The inner barrel is rotatable relative to the outer barrel, and the impeller is disposed on the inner bottom side of the inner barrel.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a drive motor and a transmission shaft, the transmission shaft being connected to the drive motor and passing through the outer tub and connected to the inner tub.

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