Washing machine

Abstract

The washing machine comprises a box body, a first barrel and a second barrel, wherein the first barrel and the second barrel are arranged in the box body; wherein the diameter of the first barrel is larger than that of the second barrel, and the ratio of the diameter of the first barrel to the diameter of the second barrel is larger than or equal to 1.2 and smaller than 3. According to the scheme, firstly, the first barrel body and the second barrel body are arranged in the box body, a user can select the first barrel body and / or the second barrel body for use according to requirements, the requirement of the user for using the barrels in a separated mode is met, and the washing efficiency is improved. And secondly, the diameter of the first barrel body is larger than that of the second barrel body, namely, the first barrel body and the second barrel body are different in size design, and the first barrel body and the second barrel body which are different in size can meet different clothes washing requirements of users. Besides, the ratio of the diameter of the first barrel to the diameter of the second barrel is larger than or equal to 1.2 and smaller than 3, so that the space in the box body can be effectively utilized by the first barrel and the second barrel, and the compactness of the structural design is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, many washing machines with washing functions have become indispensable equipment in people's daily life. Among them, single-cylinder washing machines can meet the basic use requirements of home and are favored by users.

[0003] However, in the related art, the number of cylinder bodies of the single-cylinder washing machine is single and the function is single, which cannot meet the needs of users to separate the cylinder for clothes. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] In order to overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a washing machine to solve the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided, which comprises:

[0006] a box body;

[0007] a first cylinder body arranged in the box body; and

[0008] a second cylinder body arranged in the box body;

[0009] wherein the diameter of the first cylinder body is greater than the diameter of the second cylinder body, and the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder body to the diameter of the second cylinder body is greater than or equal to 1.2 and less than 3.

[0010] In some embodiments, the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder body to the diameter of the second cylinder body is greater than or equal to 2.5 and less than 3.

[0011] In some embodiments, the diameter of the first cylinder body is between 516 mm and 567 mm, and the diameter of the second cylinder body is between 145 mm and 165 mm.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first cylinder body has a first volume and the second cylinder body has a second volume, wherein the ratio of the first volume to the second volume is between 10 and 70.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first volume is between 50 L and 70 L, and the second volume is between 1 L and 5 L.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second cylinder body is arranged above the side of the first cylinder body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the box body comprises two box side plates arranged oppositely and spaced apart in a first direction.

[0016] The first axis of the first cylinder and the second axis of the second cylinder both extend along a second direction, and the first axis is the same size as the two cabinet side plates in the first direction;

[0017] The first direction and the second direction are both in a horizontal plane and are arranged to intersect.

[0018] In some embodiments, the second cylinder is provided as two; wherein the diameters of the two second cylinders are the same, and the two second cylinders are symmetrically arranged in the first direction; or the diameters of the two second cylinders are different.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cabinet includes two cabinet side plates arranged opposite and spaced apart in the first direction;

[0020] The first axis of the first cylinder extends along a second direction, and the first axis is the same size as the two cabinet side plates in the first direction;

[0021] The second cylinder is provided as at least one, and the second axis of at least one second cylinder extends along a third direction;

[0022] The first direction and the second direction are both in a horizontal plane and are arranged to intersect, and the third direction is arranged to be inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first cylinder is any one of a drying cylinder, a washing cylinder, and a washing and drying cylinder; and the second cylinder is any one of a drying cylinder, a washing cylinder, and a washing and drying cylinder.

[0024] In some embodiments, the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder to the diameter of the second cylinder is between 1.2 and 2.5.

[0025] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can have the following beneficial effects: first, by arranging the first cylinder and the second cylinder in the cabinet, the user can select the first cylinder and / or the second cylinder for use according to the needs, meeting the user's needs for separate cylinder use and improving the efficiency of washing. Second, the diameter of the first cylinder is greater than the diameter of the second cylinder, i.e., the first cylinder and the second cylinder are designed to be different in size, and different sizes of the first cylinder and the second cylinder can meet the user's different laundry needs. In addition, by making the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder to the diameter of the second cylinder greater than or equal to 1.2 and less than 3, the first cylinder and the second cylinder can effectively utilize the space in the cabinet, improving the compactness of the structural design.

[0026] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment, wherein the first drum shown in the figure is located in the middle of the cabinet in a first direction, and a second drum is provided and located above and to the side of the first drum.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a simplified front view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment, wherein the first drum shown in the figure is located in the middle of the cabinet in a first direction, and a second drum is provided, which is disposed above and to the side of the first drum.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a simplified front view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment, wherein the first drum shown in the figure is located in the middle of the cabinet in a first direction, and two second drums are provided, which are located above the first drum on two sides in the first direction.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a simplified side view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment, wherein the first axis of the first drum and the second axis of the second drum both extend along a second direction.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a simplified side view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment, wherein a first axis of a first drum extends along a second direction, and a second axis of a second drum extends along a third direction.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0034] 1. Box body; 11. Box body side panel; 2. First cylinder; 3. Second cylinder; A. First direction; B. Second direction; C. Third direction; a. First axis; b. Second axis. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0036] In the present disclosure, the orientation words such as "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer of the specific structure profile, and the orientation words such as "upper, lower, front, rear, left, right" refer to the upper, lower, front, rear, left, right defined by the washing machine in the normal use state. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The orientation word "first direction" used can be the same as the left-right direction, and the orientation word "second direction" used can be the same as the front-rear direction. For details, please refer to Figure 1 The orientation word "third direction" used can be the same as the up-down direction. For details, please refer to Figure 5 The terms such as "first, second" are only used to distinguish one element from another element, and do not have sequentiality and importance.

[0037] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 The present disclosure provides a washing machine, which comprises a cabinet 1, and a first drum 2 and a second drum 3 arranged in the cabinet 1. The diameter of the first drum 2 is greater than the diameter of the second drum 3, and the ratio of the diameter of the first drum 2 to the diameter of the second drum 3 is between 1.2 and 4.

[0038] In the above technical solution, first, by arranging the first drum 2 and the second drum 3 in the cabinet 1, the user can select the first drum 2 and / or the second drum 3 for use according to the needs, meeting the user's needs for separate drum use and improving the efficiency of washing. Second, the diameter of the first drum 2 is greater than the diameter of the second drum 3, that is, the sizes of the first drum 2 and the second drum 3 are designed differently, and the first drum 2 and the second drum 3 of different sizes can meet the user's different laundry needs. In addition, by making the ratio of the diameter of the first drum 2 to the diameter of the second drum 3 between 1.2 and 4, the first drum 2 and the second drum 3 can effectively utilize the space in the cabinet 1, improving the compactness of the structural design. In addition, under this ratio, the size cooperation of the first drum 2 and the second drum 3 can ensure that the double drums cooperate with each other in the cabinet 1, preventing the cabinet 1 from tipping over when the double drums work at the same time.

[0039] It should be noted that the number of the first drum 2 and the second drum 3 described above is not limited by the present disclosure and can be set as needed. In addition, the specific types of the first drum 2 and the second drum 3 can be drying drums, washing drums, or washing and drying drums, which are not limited by the present disclosure.

[0040] In addition, it needs to be explained that the first cylinder 2 comprises a first outer cylinder (not shown) and a first inner cylinder (not shown), and the first inner cylinder is movably arranged in the first outer cylinder, while the second cylinder 3 comprises a second outer cylinder (not shown) and a second inner cylinder (not shown), and the second inner cylinder is movably arranged in the second outer cylinder; wherein the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3 defined above refers to the ratio of the diameter of the first outer cylinder and the diameter of the second outer cylinder.

[0041] For the specific ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3, it can be 1.2, it can be 3, or it can be 4, and the present disclosure does not limit it.

[0042] Alternatively, the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3 is between 2.5 and 4. For example, the ratio between the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3 can be 2.5, or the ratio between the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3 can be 3, or the ratio between the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3 can also be 4. Within the range of 2.5 to 4, even if the cabinet has limited space, the volume of the two cylinders can still be guaranteed, and the different washing purposes of the two cylinders can be ensured, for example, the two cylinders are used for washing large and small clothes respectively, to ensure that both of them have enough washing volume, thereby improving the washing ratio of the two cylinders and improving the washing effect.

[0043] In one embodiment, the diameter of the first cylinder 2 is between 516mm and 567mm, and the diameter of the second cylinder 3 is between 145mm and 165mm; wherein the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3 is between 3.1 and 3.9. Within this range, the overlap of the two cylinders in the limited cabinet space can be further reduced, so that the corresponding cylinder doors of the two cylinders also reduce the overlap, thereby avoiding interference when the cylinder doors are opened at the same time.

[0044] For the first cylinder 2, for example, the diameter of the first cylinder 2 can be 516mm, or the diameter of the first cylinder 2 can be 540mm, or the diameter of the first cylinder 2 can also be 567mm, and the present disclosure does not limit it.

[0045] For the second cylinder 3, for example, the diameter of the second cylinder 3 can be 145mm, or the diameter of the second cylinder 3 can be 158mm, or the diameter of the second cylinder 3 can also be 165mm, and the present disclosure does not limit it.

[0046] For the ratio of the diameter of the first cylinder 2 and the diameter of the second cylinder 3, it can be 3.2, it can be 3.5, or it can be 3.8, and the present disclosure does not limit it.

[0047] Optionally, the first drum 2 has a first volume, and the second drum 3 has a second volume, wherein a ratio of the first volume to the second volume is between 10 and 70.

[0048] That is, the volume of the first drum 2 is much larger than the volume of the second drum 3, so as to meet the cleaning requirements of different clothes of the user. For example, the second drum 3 with a small volume can be used to clean the underwear of the user, and the first drum 2 with a large volume can be used to clean the large clothes of the user. The ratio of the first volume to the second volume can be 10, 20 or 70, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0049] It is necessary to explain that the first drum 2 comprises a first outer drum (not shown) and a first inner drum (not shown), the first inner drum is movably arranged in the first outer drum, and the clothes are used to be placed in the first inner drum for cleaning. Specifically, the inner wall of the first inner drum is protrusively provided with a plurality of detachable first lifting ribs (not shown). For the first volume of the first drum 2, it refers to the internal volume of the first inner drum after removing the plurality of first lifting ribs. The specific measurement method can be as follows: first, the plurality of first lifting ribs are detached from the inner wall of the first inner drum, then a water bag is attached to the inner wall of the first inner drum and is fully laid, then water is poured into the water bag until the pouring of water stops at the drum port of the first inner drum, then the volume of the water in the water bag is measured, which is the first volume of the first drum 2.

[0050] In addition, the second drum 3 comprises a second outer drum (not shown) and a second inner drum (not shown), the second inner drum is movably arranged in the second outer drum, and the clothes are used to be placed in the second inner drum for cleaning. Specifically, the inner wall of the second inner drum is protrusively provided with a plurality of detachable second lifting ribs (not shown). For the second volume of the second drum 3, it refers to the internal volume of the second inner drum after removing the plurality of second lifting ribs. The specific measurement method can be as follows: first, the plurality of second lifting ribs are detached from the inner wall of the second inner drum, then a water bag is attached to the inner wall of the second inner drum and is fully laid, then water is poured into the water bag until the pouring of water stops at the drum port of the second inner drum, then the volume of the water in the water bag is measured, which is the second volume of the second drum 3.

[0051] Optionally, the first volume of the first drum 2 is between 50L (liter) and 70L (liter), and the second volume of the second drum 3 is between 1L (liter) and 5L (liter).

[0052] For example, the first volume of the first drum 2 can be 50L, or the first volume of the first drum 2 can be 61L, or the first volume of the first drum 2 can also be 70L, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0053] For example, the second volume of the second cylinder 3 can be 1L, or the second volume of the second cylinder 3 can be 3L, or the second volume of the second cylinder 3 can also be 5L, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0054] In an embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the second cylinder 3 can be arranged above the side of the first cylinder 2.

[0055] In this embodiment, by arranging the second cylinder 3 with a smaller diameter above the side of the first cylinder 2, the upper end corner space of the cabinet 1 can be effectively utilized, and the space utilization and compactness of the structure design inside the cabinet 1 are improved.

[0056] In other variant embodiments, the second cylinder 3 can also be arranged below the side of the first cylinder 2 (not shown). By arranging the second cylinder 3 with a smaller diameter below the side of the first cylinder 2, the lower end corner space of the cabinet 1 can be effectively utilized, and the space utilization and compactness of the structure design inside the cabinet 1 are improved.

[0057] Optionally, referring to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the cabinet 1 includes two cabinet side plates 11 arranged opposite and spaced apart in the first direction A; the first axis a of the first cylinder 2 and the second axis b of the second cylinder 3 both extend along the second direction B, and the first axis a has the same size as the two cabinet side plates 11 in the first direction A; wherein the first direction A and the second direction B are both in the horizontal plane and arranged intersectingly.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 can both be arranged as one, and the first axis a of the first cylinder 2 has the same size as the two cabinet side plates 11 in the first direction A, that is, the first cylinder 2 is located at the middle position of the cabinet 1 in the first direction A, which on the one hand can ensure that the center of gravity of the washing machine is in a relatively stable position, which helps to reduce the vibration and displacement of the washing machine due to rotation during work, and improves the stability of the washing machine. On the other hand, the space above or below both sides of the first cylinder 2 can be as large as possible, which is convenient for arranging and installing the second cylinder 3. In addition, the first axis a of the first cylinder 2 and the second axis b of the second cylinder 3 both extend along the second direction B, in order to improve the stability of the washing machine, a counterweight (not shown) can be arranged on the other side above or below the first cylinder 2, so that the weight can be evenly distributed.

[0059] Referring to Figure 3As shown, the second cylinder body 3 can be provided in two; wherein the two second cylinder bodies 3 have the same diameter and are arranged above two sides of the first cylinder body 2, and the two second cylinder bodies 3 are symmetrically arranged in the first direction A. By providing two second cylinder bodies 3 and arranging them above two sides of the first cylinder body 2, the space of the two corners above the cabinet 1 can be more fully utilized, and the utilization rate of the space in the cabinet 1 is further improved. In addition, the second cylinder body 3 is arranged above both sides of the first cylinder body 2, which can balance the weight of both sides, and the weight balance can be achieved without the need to set the counterweight block, thereby reducing the number of parts. In addition, the diameters of the two second cylinder bodies 3 can also be different, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0060] In other embodiments (not shown), the second cylinder body 3 can be provided in two; wherein the two second cylinder bodies 3 are the same and are arranged below two sides of the first cylinder body 2, and the two second cylinder bodies 3 are symmetrically arranged in the first direction A. By providing two second cylinder bodies 3 and arranging them below two sides of the first cylinder body 2, the space of the two corners below the cabinet 1 can be more fully utilized, and the utilization rate of the space in the cabinet 1 is further improved. In addition, the second cylinder body 3 is arranged below both sides of the first cylinder body 2, which can balance the weight of both sides, and the weight balance can be achieved without the need to set the counterweight block, thereby reducing the number of parts. In addition, the diameters of the two second cylinder bodies 3 can also be different, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0061] Optionally, referring to Figure 5 As shown, the cabinet 1 includes two cabinet side plates 11 arranged opposite and spaced apart in the first direction A; the first axis a of the first cylinder body 2 extends along the second direction B, and the first axis a has the same size as the distance between the two cabinet side plates 11 in the first direction A; the second cylinder body 3 is provided in at least one, and the second axis b of the at least one second cylinder body 3 extends along the third direction C; wherein the first direction A and the second direction B are both located in the horizontal plane and arranged intersectingly, and the third direction C is arranged obliquely relative to the horizontal plane.

[0062] That is, the second cylinder body 3 in this embodiment is arranged obliquely relative to the horizontal plane, specifically, the second cylinder body 3 extends upward from the bottom to the opening, which is convenient for users to load and take clothes when using the second cylinder body 3.

[0063] For the specific degree of inclination of the second cylinder body 3, taking the bottom of the second cylinder body 3 as an example, the height difference between the bottom of the inclined second cylinder body 3 and the bottom of the non-inclined second cylinder body 3 is not more than 100mm, which is convenient for users to load and take clothes.

[0064] In other embodiments, the second cylinder 3 can be provided as two, one of which has its second axis b extending in the third direction, and the other of which has its second axis b extending in the second direction B. That is, one of the second cylinders 3 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the other of the second cylinders 3 is arranged obliquely relative to the horizontal direction.

[0065] Alternatively, the second cylinder 3 can be provided as two, both of which have their second axes b extending in the third direction, and both of which are arranged symmetrically in the first direction A.

[0066] Alternatively, the second cylinder 3 can be provided as two, one of which has its second axis b extending in the third direction, and the other of which has its second axis b extending in a fourth direction (not shown), which is arranged obliquely relative to the horizontal plane and intersects the third direction.

[0067] In general, the present disclosure does not limit the number of second cylinders 3, which can be set according to requirements and the specific arrangement space of the box 1. Secondly, the present disclosure does not limit the extension direction of the second cylinder 3. In addition, for the second cylinder 3 with a number greater than 1, the diameters of the respective second cylinders 3 can be the same or different, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0068] For the above-mentioned box 1, the width of the box 1 can be between 550mm and 650mm, and the height of the box 1 can be between 800mm and 900mm. For the width of the box 1, the size of the box 1 in the first direction A or the second direction B can be included in the width range.

[0069] For example, the size of the box 1 in the first direction A can be between 550mm and 650mm, which can be 550mm, 600mm or 650mm, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0070] For example, the size of the box 1 in the second direction B can be between 550mm and 650mm, which can be 550mm, 600mm or 650mm, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0071] For example, the height of the box 1 can be 800mm, 850mm or 900mm, and the present disclosure does not limit the specific height size of the box 1.

[0072] Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0073] It is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the precise construction herein described and as shown in the attached drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the disclosure. The scope of the disclosure is limited only by the claims that follow.

Claims

1. A laundry machine characterized by, The washing machine comprises: a cabinet, a width of the cabinet being between 550mm and 650mm, a height of the cabinet being between 800mm and 900mm; a first drum arranged in the cabinet; and a second drum arranged in the cabinet; wherein a diameter of the first drum is greater than a diameter of the second drum, and a ratio of the diameter of the first drum to the diameter of the second drum is greater than or equal to 1.2 and less than 3; the second drum is arranged in two and arranged above two sides of the first drum respectively.

2. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that The ratio of the diameter of the first drum to the diameter of the second drum is greater than or equal to 2.5 and less than 3.

3. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that The diameter of the first drum is between 516mm and 567mm, and the diameter of the second drum is between 145mm and 165mm.

4. A laundry machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drum has a first volume, and the second drum has a second volume, wherein a ratio of the first volume to the second volume is between 10 and 70.

5. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 4, characterized in that The first volume is between 50L and 70L, and the second volume is between 1L and 5L.

6. The laundry machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet comprises two cabinet side plates arranged opposite and spaced apart in a first direction; a first axis of the first drum and a second axis of the second drum both extend along a second direction, and the first axis has the same dimension from the two cabinet side plates in the first direction; wherein the first direction and the second direction are both in a horizontal plane and arranged intersecting.

7. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 6, characterized in that The diameters of the two second drums are the same, and the two second drums are arranged symmetrically in the first direction; or the diameters of the two second drums are different.

8. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that The cabinet comprises two cabinet side plates arranged opposite and spaced apart in a first direction; a first axis of the first drum extends along a second direction, and the first axis has the same dimension from the two cabinet side plates in the first direction; a second axis of at least one second drum extends along a third direction; wherein the first direction and the second direction are both in a horizontal plane and arranged intersecting, and the third direction is arranged inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

9. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The first drum is any one of a drying drum, a washing drum, and a washing and drying drum; and the second drum is any one of a drying drum, a washing drum, and a washing and drying drum.

10. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that The ratio of the diameter of the first drum to the diameter of the second drum is between 1.2 and 2.5.

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