Cleaning machine with three-way valve device

By introducing a three-way valve and handheld attachment into the cleaning machine, the problem of existing cleaning machines being unable to clean furniture and small pieces of textiles has been solved, enabling effective cleaning of these areas.

CN223640647UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09SUZHOU START CLEAN ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422881352.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cleaning machines are not effective at cleaning furniture or small pieces of textiles in the home.

Method used

A cleaning machine with a three-way valve device was designed. It can be detachably connected to the floor brush base via a handheld attachment to achieve spray cleaning for specific scenarios. The machine includes a vertical body, a wastewater tank, a clean water tank, a floor brush base, a cleaning machine motor, and a three-way valve device. The reciprocating motion of the valve stem enables the connection of different channels for the liquid.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective cleaning of furniture and small pieces of textiles, expands the cleaning range of the cleaning machine, and is easy for users to use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a cleaning machine with a three-way valve device. The sewage tank is detachably arranged on the vertical machine body; the ground brush seat is arranged at the bottom of the vertical machine body and can move on a horizontal plane; the cleaning machine motor is positioned in the vertical machine body and is positioned at the downstream of the sewage tank; the three-way valve device is arranged on the ground brush seat; the accessory joint part is detachably connected with the three-way valve device; the three-way valve device comprises a hollow valve body, a valve end cover connected with the valve body, a first water outlet pipe integrally connected with the valve body, a water inlet pipe integrally connected with the valve body, a second water outlet pipe integrally connected with the valve end cover and a valve rod which is located in the valve body and can move in a reciprocating mode. The floor brush has the advantages that the handheld accessory is detachably connected with the floor brush seat, specific scenes can be sprayed and cleaned, the problem that the floor brush seat cannot process the scenes is solved, and the floor brush is convenient for a user to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning appliances, specifically to a cleaning machine with a three-way valve device. Background Technology

[0002] The cleaning machine is used to clean hard floors. It includes a squeegee brush, a vertical body connected to the squeegee brush, a wastewater tank mounted on the vertical body, and a clean water tank mounted on the vertical body. However, this type of cleaning machine can only treat floors and cannot clean household furniture or small pieces of textiles. A similar technology can be found in Chinese Utility Model Patent CN217244139U.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cleaning machine with a three-way valve that can effectively solve the above-mentioned technical problems. It can be detachably connected to the floor brush base via a handheld attachment, and can spray and clean specific scenarios, solving scenarios that the floor brush base cannot handle, making it convenient for users to use.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the following first technical solution is adopted: a cleaning machine with a three-way valve device, comprising a vertical body, a wastewater tank detachably mounted on the vertical body, a floor brush seat mounted at the bottom of the vertical body and movable on a horizontal plane, a cleaning machine motor located inside the vertical body and downstream of the wastewater tank, a three-way valve device mounted on the floor brush seat, and an accessory connector detachably connected to the three-way valve device, wherein the three-way valve device includes a hollow valve body, a valve end cap connected to the valve body, a first water outlet pipe integrally connected to the valve body, and a water inlet pipe integrally connected to the valve body. valve end cap The second outlet pipe is connected as one piece, and the valve stem is located in the valve body and can reciprocate.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the following supplementary technical solutions are further included:

[0007] The inlet pipe is located between the first outlet pipe and the second outlet pipe, wherein the center direction of the first outlet pipe is perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0008] The valve stem is hollow inside and includes a valve stem outlet at the top, a valve stem inlet below the valve stem outlet, a gate portion below the valve stem inlet and spaced apart from the valve stem inlet, and a valve stem tail end below the gate portion.

[0009] It also includes a valve stem spring fitted on the gate section and a sealing ring located between the valve stem inlet and the gate section.

[0010] The accessory connector includes a water inlet pipe connected to the first water outlet pipe, an air inlet pipe located on one side of the water inlet pipe, and a locking fastener located on one side.

[0011] The floor brush holder also includes a floor brush adapter located between the three-way valve device and the accessory connector, wherein the floor brush adapter includes a valve body receiving hole that accommodates the first water outlet pipe and is provided corresponding to the water inlet pipe, an adapter air hole that is provided corresponding to the air inlet pipe and communicates with the upstream of the sewage tank, and a mating groove that engages with the locking fastener.

[0012] When the valve stem is in the first position, the valve stem spring returns to its original deformation, and the inlet pipe is connected to the second outlet pipe and sprays liquid towards the horizontal plane; when the valve stem is in the second position, the accessory joint acts downward on the valve stem, the valve stem spring is compressed and deformed, the inlet pipe is connected to the first outlet pipe, and liquid is supplied through the water inlet pipe.

[0013] It also includes a clean water tank that is detachably mounted on the vertical body, wherein the clean water tank is located above the wastewater tank and upstream of the three-way valve device.

[0014] The valve stem has a valve body cavity inside, wherein the first water outlet pipe, the second water outlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe are all connected to the valve body cavity.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: the handheld attachment can be detachably connected to the floor brush holder, which can spray and clean specific scenes, solve the problems that the floor brush holder cannot handle, and make it convenient for users to use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the brush holder in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the brush holder and the accessory connector in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the floor brush holder in this utility model, in which the top cover of the floor brush has been removed.

[0021] Figure 5 and Figure 4 Similarly, the ground brush docking seat was removed.

[0022] Figure 6This is a perspective view of the three-way valve device in this utility model from one angle.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the three-way valve device in this utility model from another angle.

[0024] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the three-way valve device in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the three-way valve device in the first state of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the three-way valve device in the second state of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. When a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, this utility model provides an embodiment of a cleaning machine with a three-way valve device, which includes a vertical body 1000, a wastewater tank 3000 detachably mounted on the vertical body 1000, a floor brush seat 2000 with a roller brush body 2200 mounted at the bottom of the vertical body 1000 and movable on a horizontal plane, a cleaning machine motor 4000 located inside the vertical body 1000 and downstream of the wastewater tank 3000, a clean water tank 5000 detachably mounted on the vertical body 1000, a three-way valve device mounted on the floor brush seat 2000, and an accessory connector 6000 detachably connected to the three-way valve device. The accessory connector 6000 is connected to a handheld accessory, which can be used for specialized cleaning of furniture or small carpets.

[0030] The floor brush holder 2000 also includes a floor brush adapter 2300 located between the three-way valve device and the accessory connector 6000, and a nozzle 2600 disposed adjacent to the roller brush body 2200 and downstream of the clean water tank 5000. The floor brush adapter 2300 includes a valve body receiving hole 2320 that accommodates the first water outlet pipe 2424 and corresponds to the water inlet pipe 6040, an adapter air hole 2340 that corresponds to the air inlet pipe 6080 and communicates with the upstream of the wastewater tank 3000, and a mating groove 2360 that engages with the locking member 6090. The roller brush body 2200 rotates about an axis parallel to the horizontal plane to perform rotary cleaning of the horizontal plane.

[0031] The three-way valve assembly includes a hollow valve body 2420, a valve end cap 2440 connected to the valve body 2420, a first outlet pipe 2424 integrally connected to the valve body 2420, an inlet pipe 2428 integrally connected to the valve body 2420, a second outlet pipe 2444 integrally connected to the valve end cap 2440, and a valve stem 2460 located within the valve body 2420 and capable of reciprocating motion. The valve body 2420 has a valve body cavity 2422 that at least partially accommodates the valve stem 2460. The inlet pipe 2428 is located between the first outlet pipe 2424 and the second outlet pipe 2444, wherein the center direction of the first outlet pipe 2424 is perpendicular to the horizontal plane. The valve stem 2460 is hollow and includes a valve stem outlet 2464 at the top, a valve stem inlet 2466 below the valve stem outlet 2464, a grille portion 2467 located below the valve stem inlet 2466 and spaced apart from it, and a valve stem tail end 2468 located below the grille portion 2467. The valve body cavity 2422 is interconnected with the first water outlet pipe 2424, the second water outlet pipe 2444, and the water inlet pipe 2428.

[0032] This embodiment also includes a valve stem spring 2480 sleeved on the gate portion 2467 and providing a restoring force to the valve stem 2460, and a sealing ring 2490 located between the valve stem inlet 2466 and the gate portion 2467 and providing a seal.

[0033] The accessory connector 6000 includes a water inlet pipe 6040 connected to the first water outlet pipe 2424, an air inlet pipe 6080 located on one side of the water inlet pipe 6040, and a locking fastener 6090 provided on one side.

[0034] During operation, when the valve stem 2460 is in the first position, the valve stem spring 2480 returns to its original deformation, the water inlet pipe 2428 connects to the second water outlet pipe 2444 and sprays liquid towards the horizontal surface, making the outer surface of the roller brush body 2200 wet, which is more conducive to cleaning the horizontal surface and realizing the cleaning of the floor brush seat 2000. When the valve stem 2460 is in the second position, the accessory joint 6000 acts downward on the valve stem 2460, the valve stem spring 2480 is compressed and deformed, releasing the seal of the sealing ring 2490, so that the water inlet pipe 2428 connects to the first water outlet pipe 2424, and liquid is supplied through the water inlet pipe 6040. Since the accessory joint 6000 is connected to the handheld accessory, the user can use the handheld accessory to perform special cleaning on furniture or small carpets.

[0035] This utility model features a handheld attachment that can be detachably connected to the floor brush holder, enabling spray cleaning of specific scenarios and solving problems that the floor brush holder cannot handle, making it convenient for users.

[0036] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0037] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cleaning machine with a three-way valve device, characterized in that... It includes: A vertical machine body (1000), a wastewater tank (3000) detachably mounted on the vertical machine body (1000), a floor brush holder (2000) mounted at the bottom of the vertical machine body (1000) and movable on a horizontal plane, a cleaning machine motor (4000) located inside the vertical machine body (1000) and downstream of the wastewater tank (3000), a three-way valve device mounted on the floor brush holder (2000), and an accessory connector detachably connected to the three-way valve device. 6000), wherein the three-way valve device includes a hollow valve body (2420), a valve end cap (2440) connected to the valve body (2420), a first outlet pipe (2424) integrally connected to the valve body (2420), an inlet pipe (2428) integrally connected to the valve body (2420), a second outlet pipe (2444) integrally connected to the valve end cap (2440), and a valve stem (2460) located inside the valve body (2420) and capable of reciprocating.

2. The cleaning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet pipe (2428) is located between the first outlet pipe (2424) and the second outlet pipe (2444), wherein the center direction of the first outlet pipe (2424) is perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

3. The cleaning machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The valve stem (2460) is hollow inside and includes a valve stem outlet (2464) at the top, a valve stem inlet (2466) below the valve stem outlet (2464), a fence portion (2467) below the valve stem inlet (2466) and spaced apart from the valve stem inlet (2466), and a valve stem tail end (2468) below the fence portion (2467).

4. The cleaning machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that... It also includes a valve stem spring (2480) fitted on the fence portion (2467) and a sealing ring (2490) located between the valve stem inlet (2466) and the fence portion (2467).

5. The cleaning machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The accessory connector (6000) includes a water inlet pipe (6040) connected to the first water outlet pipe (2424), an air inlet pipe (6080) located on one side of the water inlet pipe (6040), and a locking fastener (6090) provided on one side.

6. The cleaning machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The floor brush holder (2000) also includes a floor brush adapter (2300) located between the three-way valve device and the accessory connector (6000), wherein the floor brush adapter (2300) includes a valve body receiving hole (2320) that receives the first water outlet pipe (2424) and is provided corresponding to the water inlet pipe (6040), an adapter air hole (2340) that is provided corresponding to the air inlet pipe (6080) and communicates with the upstream of the sewage tank (3000), and a mating groove (2360) that engages with the locking fastener (6090).

7. The cleaning machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: When the valve stem (2460) is in the first position, the valve stem spring (2480) returns to its original deformation, and the inlet pipe (2428) is connected to the second outlet pipe (2444) and sprays liquid towards the horizontal plane; when the valve stem (2460) is in the second position, the accessory joint (6000) acts downward on the valve stem (2460), the valve stem spring (2480) is compressed and deformed, the inlet pipe (2428) is connected to the first outlet pipe (2424), and liquid is supplied through the water inlet pipe (6040).

8. The cleaning machine as described in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, characterized in that... It also includes a clean water tank (5000) detachably mounted on the vertical body (1000), wherein the clean water tank (5000) is located above the wastewater tank (3000) and upstream of the three-way valve device.

9. The cleaning machine as described in claim 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, characterized in that: The valve stem (2460) has a valve body cavity (2422) inside, wherein the first water outlet pipe (2424), the second water outlet pipe (2444), and the water inlet pipe (2428) are all connected to the valve body cavity (2422).

Citation Information

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  • Floor scrubber with sewage tank assembly and sewage tank assembly

    CN217244139U