Drainage filtering device and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, and discloses a drainage filtering device and clothes processing equipment, the drainage filtering device comprises a filtering assembly and a connecting piece, the filtering assembly comprises a filtering net, the filtering net has a folded state and an unfolded state, the connecting piece is movably connected to the filtering net, and when the filtering net is in the folded state, the filtering net is unfolded. The connecting piece is connected with the filter screen, and when the filter screen is in an unfolded state, the connecting piece is separated from the filter screen. According to the drainage filtering device, the connecting piece is arranged and movably connected to the filtering net, when the connecting piece is connected with the filtering net, the filtering net is in a folded state, and sewage flows through the filtering net to filter soft flocks; when the filter screen needs to be cleaned, the drainage filtering device is taken out, the connecting piece is separated from the filter screen, the filter screen is unfolded, the unfolded filter screen does not have cleaning dead angles, a user can conveniently clean soft flocks on the filter screen, time and labor are saved, and the filtering effect and efficiency of the drainage filtering device are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and in particular to a drainage filtration device and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] This section provides only background information relevant to this disclosure and is not necessarily prior art.

[0003] Lint is inevitably generated during the washing process in garment processing equipment. Lint filters collect and filter lint, thus preventing blockage of the drain when draining wastewater from the equipment after washing.

[0004] However, since existing drainage filtration devices are generally grooved, a large amount of lint will adhere to the filter screen as the filtration process runs. Due to the limitations of the space structure, it is inconvenient to clean the lint that accumulates at the corners of the filter screen, which leads to a reduction in the filtration efficiency of the drainage filtration device and affects the filtration effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve the problem of inconvenient cleaning of drainage filtration devices. This purpose is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] The first aspect of this utility model provides a drainage filtration device, comprising:

[0007] A filter assembly, the filter assembly including a filter screen having a retracted state and an extended state, and the filter screen being able to switch between the retracted state and the extended state;

[0008] A connector, which is movably connected to the filter screen;

[0009] When the filter screen is in the retracted state, the connector is connected to the filter screen; when the filter screen is in the unfolded state, the connector is separated from the filter screen.

[0010] This utility model's drainage filtration device is equipped with a connector that is movably connected to a filter screen. When the connector is connected to the filter screen, the filter screen is in a retracted state, and the connector can maintain the filter screen in this retracted state, ensuring the filtration effect of the filter screen. During filtration, sewage flows through the filter screen, and the side wall of the filter screen can filter out lint. When it is necessary to clean the filter screen, the drainage filtration device is removed, and the connector is separated from the filter screen to unfold the filter screen. The unfolded filter screen has no dead corners for cleaning, making it easy for users to clean the lint on the filter screen, saving time and effort, and improving the filtration effect and efficiency of the drainage filtration device.

[0011] In addition, the drainage filtration device according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the connector includes a first cover, the first cover is provided with a water inlet, and a connection structure is provided between the first cover and the filter screen. The connection structure includes a connecting part provided on the first cover and a connecting mating part provided on the filter screen, and the connecting part and the connecting mating part are connected in a cooperative manner.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the connecting part includes one of a convex strip and a sliding groove, the connecting mating part includes the other of a convex strip and a sliding groove, and the sliding groove and the convex strip are slidably connected.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, there are two of each of the sliding grooves and the protruding strips. The two sliding grooves are respectively disposed on the two sides of the first cover and extend along the length of the first cover. The two protruding strips are respectively disposed on the two sides of the filter screen and extend along the length of the filter screen. The two protruding strips correspond one-to-one with the two sliding grooves.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, the filter screen includes multiple filter sections that are retractably connected, and a groove is provided between two adjacent filter sections, which are configured to be folded along the groove.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, the drainage filtration device further includes a cleaning component. The connector is connected to the filter screen and surrounds it to form a filter cavity. The cleaning component is disposed inside the filter cavity and is used to clean the filter screen.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cleaning component includes at least one cleaning brush, the cleaning brush including an installation part and a cleaning part connected to each other, the installation part being connected to the connector, and the cleaning part abutting against the inner end face of the filter screen.

[0018] In some embodiments of this utility model, the drainage filtration device further includes a second cover;

[0019] The filter chamber has an open end, and the second cover is movably connected to the open end so that the second cover can open or close the open end, and / or, the second cover has a through-hole that communicates with the filter chamber.

[0020] In some embodiments of this utility model, the filter assembly further includes a filter bracket, on which a limiting structure is provided. When the filter screen is in the retracted state, the limiting structure is used to limit the filter screen.

[0021] A second aspect of this invention provides a garment processing device, comprising a drainage filtration device as described in any of the preceding claims. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a drainage filtration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a drainage filtration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically.

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drainage filtration device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the filter screen in a retracted state is shown.

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drainage filtration device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the filter screen in an unfolded state is shown.

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first cover of the drainage filtration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0028] Figure 6 The diagram schematically illustrates the structure of a drainage filtration device according to an embodiment of the present invention, where both the first cover and the second cover are in the open state.

[0029] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0030] 100. Drainage filtration device;

[0031] 11. Filter screen; 111. First filter section; 112. Second filter section; 113. Third filter section; 12. Groove section; 13. Filter chamber; 14. First filter hole;

[0032] 2. Connecting parts; 21. First cover; 211. Water inlet;

[0033] 3. Connecting and mating parts; 31. Protruding strip;

[0034] 4. Cleaning brush; 41. Mounting part; 411. Brush handle; 42. Cleaning part; 421. Brush head;

[0035] 5. Second cover; 51. Second filter hole;

[0036] 6. Filter support; 61. Rotating part; 62. Limiting structure; 621. Limiting groove;

[0037] 7. Connecting part; 71. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0039] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0040] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0041] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, according to an embodiment of this utility model, a drain filtration device 100 is proposed, mainly used for filtering impurities such as lint. When used in clothing processing equipment, such as washing machines, dryers, or washer-dryer combos, the drain filtration device 100 filters the water during the washing process or during wastewater discharge, ensuring the cleanliness of the water used for washing clothes or the water discharged into the drain pipe. In this embodiment, the drain filtration device 100 is used in a washing machine as an example; it is not intended to limit the application scope of the drain filtration device 100. When the drain filtration device 100 is used in other equipment, it should also fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0043] The aforementioned drain filtration device 100 includes a filter assembly and a connector 2. The filter assembly includes a filter screen 11, which has a retracted state and an extended state, and can switch between the two states. The connector 2 is movably connected to the filter screen 11. When the filter screen 11 is in the retracted state, the connector 2 is connected to the filter screen 11; when the filter screen 11 is in the extended state, the connector 2 is separated from the filter screen 11. The washing machine has a washing tub and a drain channel communicating with the washing tub. The drain filtration device 100 is detachably mounted on the side wall of the washing tub. After washing, the wastewater in the washing tub is first filtered by the drain filtration device 100, and the filtered water is discharged through the drain channel to prevent impurities in the wastewater from clogging the sewer. When cleaning the drainage filter device 100, the drainage filter device 100 is removed and the filter screen 11 is separated by the connector 2, thereby unfolding the filter screen 11. The unfolded filter screen 11 has no dead corners for cleaning, avoiding the situation where the existing filter screen 11 is clogged due to the inconvenience of cleaning the lint at the corners, thus affecting the filtration effect and optimizing the user experience.

[0044] The drainage filtration device 100 of this utility model is movably connected to the filter screen 11 by a connecting member 2. When the connecting member 2 is connected to the filter screen 11, the filter screen 11 is in a retracted state, and the connecting member 2 can keep the filter screen 11 in a retracted state, ensuring the filtration effect of the filter screen 11. During filtration, sewage flows through the filter screen 11, and the side wall of the filter screen 11 can filter lint. When it is necessary to clean the filter screen 11, the drainage filtration device 100 is removed and the connecting member 2 is separated from the filter screen 11, thereby unfolding the filter screen 11. The unfolded filter screen 11 has no dead corners for cleaning, making it easy for users to clean the lint on the filter screen 11, saving time and effort, improving the filtration effect and efficiency of the drainage filtration device 100, and providing a better user experience.

[0045] In some embodiments of this utility model, the filter screen 11 includes multiple filter sections that can be connected in a retractable manner, and a groove 12 is provided between two adjacent filter sections, allowing two adjacent filter sections to be folded along the groove 12. In this embodiment, the filter screen 11 is made of PP (polypropylene) or ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). The filter screen 11 is integrally injection molded and includes three filter parts, namely a first filter part 111, a second filter part 112, and a third filter part 113 connected in sequence. A groove 12 is provided between two adjacent filter parts. Each filter part is rectangular in shape and has a certain thickness. On the one hand, this ensures the overall strength of the filter screen 11, and on the other hand, it facilitates the setting of the groove 12 at the connection between two adjacent filter parts. Each filter part is provided with multiple first filter holes 14. The three filter parts are arranged in sequence. By providing the groove 12, it is easy for the filter parts to close, so that the filter screen 11 is in a closed state. In the closed state, the cross-sectional shape of the filter screen 11 is U-shaped.

[0046] In other embodiments, the number, shape, and thickness of the filter sections can be set according to actual needs, and each filter section can also be a separate structure.

[0047] In some embodiments of this utility model, the connector 2 includes a first cover 21 with a water inlet 211. A connecting structure is provided between the first cover 21 and the filter screen 11. The connecting structure includes a connecting part 7 on the first cover 21 and a connecting mating part 3 on the filter screen 11, with the connecting part 7 and the connecting mating part 3 engaging. The water inlet 211 communicates with the washing tub. During filtration, wastewater enters the filter screen 11 through the water inlet 211 and flows out after being filtered by the filter screen 11. The connecting part 7 on the first cover 21 and the connecting mating part 3 on the filter screen 11 facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the first cover 21 and the filter screen 11.

[0048] In some embodiments of this utility model, the connecting part 7 includes one of a protrusion 31 and a groove 71, and the connecting mating part 3 includes the other of a protrusion 31 and a groove 71. The groove 71 and the protrusion 31 are slidably connected. In this embodiment, the first cover 21 is provided with two grooves 71, which are respectively located on both sides of the first cover 21 and extend along the length of the first cover 21. The filter screen 11 is provided with two protrusions 31, which are respectively located on both sides of the filter screen 11 and extend along the length of the filter screen 11. The two protrusions 31 are correspondingly provided with the two grooves 71. When connecting the first cover 21 and the filter screen 11, the sliding groove 71 on the first cover 21 and the protrusion 31 on the filter screen 11 slide together to connect the first cover 21 and the filter screen 11, and limit the sliding of the first cover 21, so that the first cover 21 and the filter screen 11 can be detached and connected.

[0049] In other embodiments, a protrusion 31 may be provided on the first cover 21, and a groove 71 may be provided on the filter screen 11. The number and arrangement of the groove 71 and the protrusion 31 may also be set according to requirements. In addition, the connecting part 7 and the connecting mating part 3 may also be set as a snap-fit ​​structure or a nested structure, etc.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, the drainage filtration device 100 further includes a cleaning component. The connector 2 is connected to the filter screen 11 and forms a filter cavity 13. The cleaning component is disposed within the filter cavity 13 and is used to clean the filter screen 11. Specifically, the first cover 21, the first filter part 111, the second filter part 112, and the third filter part 113 form the filter cavity 13. The filter cavity 13 extends along the sliding direction of the first cover 21. The cleaning component is disposed within the filter cavity 13 and is connected to the first cover 21. When the first cover 21 slides along the filter screen 11, the cleaning component connected to the first cover 21 moves along the filter screen 11 and can remove impurities on the filter screen 11 along the moving path, further improving the convenience and cleaning efficiency of cleaning the filter screen 11.

[0051] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cleaning component includes at least one cleaning brush 4. The cleaning brush 4 includes an installation part 41 and a cleaning part 42 connected to each other. The installation part 41 is connected to the connector 2, and the cleaning part 42 abuts against the inner end face of the filter screen 11. Specifically, there are multiple cleaning brushes 4, each of which includes an installation part 41 and a cleaning part 42. The installation part 41 includes a brush rod 411, and the cleaning part 42 includes a brush head 421. One end of the brush rod 411 is connected to the first cover 21, and the other end is connected to the brush head 421. The brush head 421 abuts against the inner wall of the second filter part 112. When the first cover 21 slides along the filter screen 11, the cleaning brush 4 moves along the length direction of the filter screen 11, thereby causing the brush head 421 to brush away impurities on the filter screen 11.

[0052] In other embodiments, a cleaning brush 4 for cleaning the first filter section 111 and the third filter section 113 may be provided, or a cleaning brush 4 with a brush head 421 arranged along the length direction perpendicular to the filter screen 11 may be provided, and the number and arrangement position of the cleaning brush 4 may be set according to actual needs.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, the drainage filtration device 100 further includes a second cover 5. The filter chamber 13 has an open end, and the second cover 5 is movably connected to the open end so that the second cover 5 can open or close the open end. Alternatively, the second cover 5 has a through-hole 51 that communicates with the filter chamber 13. In this embodiment, the second cover 5 and the filter screen 11 are integrally formed. The second cover 5 is hinged to the second filter section 112, allowing the open end of the second cover 5 to be opened or closed. Specifically, when filtration is performed, the second cover 5 is closed relative to the open end. At this time, sewage flows out of the filter screen 11 through the first filter hole 14 or the second filter hole 51, or the first filter hole 14 and the second filter hole 51. By providing the second filter hole 51 on the second cover 5, the filtration volume of the drainage filtration device 100 can be increased, improving the filtration efficiency. When cleaning the filter screen 11, the filter screen 11 is unfolded, and the second cover 5 is opened relative to the open end, meaning the filter screen 11 is in an unfolded state, facilitating cleaning. The second cover 5 is provided with a buckle (not shown in the figure), and the first cover 21 is provided with a slot (not shown in the figure) at one end near the second cover 5. The buckle and the slot are connected to each other so that the second cover 5 and the first cover 21 can be movably connected, making it easy to open or close the second cover 5.

[0054] In other embodiments, the second cover 5 and the filter screen 11 can also be configured as a separate structure. In this structure, the second cover 5 can be hinged to the filter screen 11 via a pivot to open or close the second cover 5.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, the filter assembly further includes a filter support 6, on which a limiting structure 62 is provided. When the filter screen 11 is in a retracted state, the limiting structure 62 is used to limit the filter screen 11. In this embodiment, the rotating support and the filter screen 11 are an integral structure. The limiting structure 62 includes two limiting grooves 621 provided at one end of the filter support 6 facing the filter screen 11. The shape of the limiting grooves 621 is adapted to the edge shape of the filter screen 11, so that when the filter screen 11 is in a retracted state, the edge of the filter screen 11 abuts against the limiting grooves 621, and is fixed by the first cover 21, thereby achieving a stable structure for the filter screen 11. This effectively prevents the filter screen 11 from unfolding during operation, improving the stability and reliability of the filter assembly. A rotating part 61 is provided at the end of the filter bracket 6 away from the filter screen 11, and a rotating mating part (not shown in the figure) is provided on the side wall of the washing tub. The drain filter device 100 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the washing tub through the filter bracket 6. When installing the drain filter device 100, the filter bracket 6 is rotated so that the rotating part 61 rotates relative to the rotating mating part to connect the filter bracket 6 to the side wall of the washing tub. When disassembling the drain filter device 100, the filter bracket 6 is rotated in the opposite direction to separate the rotating part 61 from the rotating mating part, thereby switching the filter bracket 6 from the connected state to the separated state, which facilitates the overall assembly and disassembly of the drain filter device 100.

[0056] A second aspect of this invention provides a garment processing device, including the aforementioned drain filter device 100. During the washing process, the drain filter device 100 filters and collects floating objects such as lint in the washing water. After washing, the washing machine's drainage system is opened, and the washing water enters the drainage system and is discharged from the washing machine through the drain filter device 100 and the drainage channel. At the same time, the drain filter device 100 collects any remaining lint and other impurities in the washing machine drum.

[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A drainage filtration device, characterized in that, include: A filter assembly, the filter assembly including a filter screen having a retracted state and an extended state, and the filter screen being able to switch between the retracted state and the extended state; A connector, which is movably connected to the filter screen; When the filter screen is in the retracted state, the connector is connected to the filter screen; when the filter screen is in the unfolded state, the connector is separated from the filter screen.

2. The drainage filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes a first cover with a water inlet. A connection structure is provided between the first cover and the filter screen. The connection structure includes a connecting part on the first cover and a connecting mating part on the filter screen. The connecting part and the connecting mating part are connected together.

3. The drainage filtration device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part includes one of a convex strip and a sliding groove, and the connecting mating part includes the other of a convex strip and a sliding groove, wherein the sliding groove and the convex strip are slidably connected.

4. The drainage filtration device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the sliding groove and the number of the protrusion are both two. The two sliding grooves are respectively arranged on both sides of the first cover and extend along the length direction of the first cover. The two protrusions are respectively arranged on both sides of the filter screen and extend along the length direction of the filter screen. The two protrusions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two sliding grooves.

5. The drainage filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter screen includes multiple filter sections that are retractably connected. A groove is provided between two adjacent filter sections, and the two adjacent filter sections are configured to fold along the groove.

6. The drainage filtration device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The drainage filtration device further includes a cleaning component. The connector is connected to the filter screen and encloses it to form a filter cavity. The cleaning component is disposed inside the filter cavity and is used to clean the filter screen.

7. The drainage filtration device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly includes at least one cleaning brush, which includes an interconnected mounting portion and a cleaning portion. The mounting portion is connected to the connector, and the cleaning portion abuts against the inner end face of the filter screen.

8. The drainage filtration device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drainage filtration device also includes a second cover; The filter chamber has an open end, and the second cover is movably connected to the open end so that the second cover can open or close the open end, and / or, the second cover has a through-hole that communicates with the filter chamber.

9. The drainage filtration device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The filter assembly further includes a filter support, on which a limiting structure is provided. When the filter screen is in the retracted state, the limiting structure is used to limit the position of the filter screen.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a drainage filtration device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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