Washing machine

By incorporating a replaceable drum and detachable structure into the washing machine, the problem of existing washing machines being unable to meet the specific washing needs of different types of clothing is solved, achieving both cross-contamination prevention and convenient, diversified clothing washing.

CN223753063UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-02XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202423264768.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-01-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

Existing multi-tub or single-tub washing machines cannot meet users' needs for dedicated tubs for different types of clothing, leading to an increased risk of cross-infection.

Method used

Design a washing machine with replaceable drums. By setting multiple detachable drums on the cabinet, users can replace different types of drums to wash different clothes as needed. The design includes replaceable washing drums and outer drums, and combines a ring slide rail and a snap-fit ​​structure to achieve convenient disassembly and assembly of the drums.

Benefits of technology

It enables dedicated washing of different types of clothing, avoids cross-contamination, meets users' diverse laundry needs, and improves the convenience and efficiency of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a washing machine which comprises a box body and a plurality of barrels arranged on the box body, and at least one barrel is arranged on the box body in a replaceable mode. According to the technical scheme, the washing machine can meet the washing requirements of users.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of laundry equipment, in particular to a washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, more and more people choose to machine wash underwear, socks and other clothes, in order to avoid cross infection, machine washing clothes tend to be dedicated to a dedicated barrel, therefore, multiple cylinder washing machine or traditional single cylinder washing machine has been unable to meet the user's laundry needs. CONTENT

[0003] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a washing machine which can meet the user's laundry needs.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present disclosure provides a washing machine, comprising a box body and a plurality of cylinder bodies arranged on the box body, at least one of the cylinder bodies is arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner.

[0005] Optionally, the cylinder body comprises a washing cylinder, the washing cylinder is provided with an opening and a containing cavity in communication with the opening, and at least one of the cylinder bodies is arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner.

[0006] Optionally, the outer side of the washing cylinder of at least one of the cylinder bodies is further sleeved with an outer cylinder, the outer cylinder is fixedly connected to the box body, and the washing cylinder is connected to the outer cylinder in a replaceable manner.

[0007] Optionally, the outer side of the washing cylinder of at least one of the cylinder bodies is further sleeved with an outer cylinder, the washing cylinder is rotatably connected to the outer cylinder, and when the outer cylinder is connected to the box body in a replaceable manner, the washing cylinder and the outer cylinder move synchronously.

[0008] Optionally, the cylinder body arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner is configured as one of a drum, a pulsator drum and an ultrasonic drum.

[0009] Optionally, the box body comprises a front plate, the front plate comprises a first plate body and a second plate body movably arranged on the box body, at least one of the cylinder bodies is arranged on the second plate body, and when the second plate body is moved to an open position, the cylinder body is arranged to be selectively separated from the second plate body.

[0010] Optionally, the second plate body is rotatably arranged on the first plate body about a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction, and when the second plate body is moved to an open position, the axis of the cylinder body forms an obtuse angle with the horizontal plane.

[0011] Optionally, the plurality of cylinder bodies comprises a first cylinder body and a second cylinder body, the second cylinder body is arranged above the first cylinder body and is arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner.

[0012] Optionally, the second cylinder is arranged above the left side or the right side of the first cylinder.

[0013] Optionally, the plurality of cylinders further comprises a third cylinder, and the third cylinder is fixedly connected to the box.

[0014] Optionally, the plurality of cylinders further comprises a third cylinder, and the third cylinder is arranged on the box in a replaceable manner.

[0015] Optionally, the plurality of cylinders further comprises a third cylinder, and the second cylinder is arranged above the right side of the box, and the third cylinder is arranged above the left side of the box.

[0016] Optionally, the plurality of cylinders further comprises a third cylinder, and the volume of the second cylinder is smaller than the volume of the first cylinder, and / or the volume of the third cylinder is smaller than the volume of the first cylinder.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, in the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, when the user washes different types of clothes (such as underwear and socks), the replaceable original cylinder can be removed from the box first, and then a new cylinder is installed on the box to wash new clothes. In this way, the user's laundry needs can be met, and cross-infection can be avoided.

[0018] 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. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure:

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a second cylinder is shown;

[0022] Figure 3 is a front view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a second cylinder is shown in a disassembled state;

[0024] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a second cylinder and a third cylinder are shown;

[0025] Figure 6 is a front view of a washing machine according to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Reference Signs List

[0027] 1, cabinet; 11, front plate; 111, first plate body; 112, second plate body; 12, side plate; 13, top plate; 2, drum body; 21, washing drum; 211, opening; 212, accommodating cavity; 22, outer drum; 23, first drum body; 24, second drum body; 25, third drum body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same drawings refer to the same or similar elements unless otherwise described. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all the embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0029] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the orientation words "up, down, left, right" used in the present disclosure are based on the directions indicated in the drawings accompanying the specification, and "inner, outer" refer to "inner, outer" with respect to the self outline of the corresponding component. The terms "first", "second", etc. used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish one element from another element, and do not have sequential and important meanings. In addition, in the following description, when referring to the drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise explained. The above definitions are only used to explain and illustrate the present disclosure, and should not be understood as limiting the present disclosure.

[0030] In accordance with the specific embodiments of the present disclosure, with reference to Figures 1 to 5 is shown, a washing machine is provided, including a cabinet 1 and a plurality of drum bodies 2 arranged on the cabinet 1, at least one drum body 2 is arranged on the cabinet 1 in a replaceable manner.

[0031] Through the above technical solution, in the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, when the user washes different types of clothes (such as underwear, socks), the user can first remove the replaceable original drum body 2 from the cabinet 1, and then install a new drum body 2 on the cabinet 1 to wash new clothes. In this way, the user's laundry needs can be met, and cross-infection can be avoided.

[0032] It should be noted that "replaceable" means that the drum 2 can be detached from the cabinet 1 or installed on the cabinet 1 after the washing machine is assembled, so that different drums 2 can be replaced, or the original drum 2 can be detached and installed on the washing machine after being cleaned. In actual use, the user can equip multiple replaceable drums 2 according to needs, and the multiple replaceable drums 2 can be used to clean different types of clothes and / or clothes of different users.

[0033] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the replaceable arrangement of the drum 2 can be achieved in any suitable manner. As an exemplary embodiment, the drum 2 comprises a washing drum 21, which can be provided with an opening 211 and a containing cavity 212 communicating with the opening 211. At least one drum 2, at least the washing drum 21 of the drum 2, is replaceably arranged on the cabinet 1. The containing cavity 212 can be used to contain clothes, and the opening 211 can be used for the user to put clothes into the containing cavity 212 or take clothes out of the containing cavity 212.

[0034] In addition, "the washing drum 21 is replaceably arranged on the cabinet 1" at least includes the following three embodiments. In a first exemplary embodiment, the washing drum 21 can be directly and replaceably connected to the cabinet 1. The washing drum 21 and the cabinet 1 can be detachably connected by means of buckles and grooves, etc. In this way, the user can clean different types of clothes by detaching and replacing the washing drum 21. In a second exemplary embodiment, an outer drum 22 is further sleeved on the outside of the washing drum 21 of at least one drum 2, the outer drum 22 is fixedly connected to the cabinet 1, and the washing drum 21 is replaceably connected to the outer drum 22. In this way, the outer drum 22 can support the washing drum 21 to reduce the influence of the vibration of the washing drum 21 on the cabinet 1 during the cleaning of clothes. In a third exemplary embodiment, an outer drum 22 is further sleeved on the outside of the washing drum 21 of at least one drum 2, the washing drum 21 is rotatably connected to the outer drum 22, and the outer drum 22 is replaceably connected to the cabinet 1. The washing drum 21 and the outer drum 22 move synchronously, and the outer drum 22 and the cabinet 1 can be detachably connected by means of buckles and grooves, etc. In this way, by detaching the outer drum 22 from the cabinet 1, the outer drum 22 and the washing drum 21 can be integrally detached from the cabinet 1 to replace the washing drum 21.

[0035] In the present disclosure, the washing machine can comprise a detachable structure, which can be configured in any suitable manner. As an exemplary embodiment, the detachable structure can comprise a ring-shaped slide rail and a slide block, the slide block can selectively extend into the slide rail and be in sliding fit with the slide rail, wherein the number of slide blocks can be multiple and be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the ring-shaped slide rail. In the above first embodiment, the interior of the cabinet 1 can be provided with a ring-shaped slide rail, the ring-shaped slide rail can be sleeved on the washing drum 21, and the outer side wall of the washing drum 21 can be provided with a slide block; in the above second embodiment, the inner side wall of the outer drum 22 can be provided with a ring-shaped slide rail, the ring-shaped slide rail can be sleeved on the washing drum 21, and the outer side wall of the washing drum 21 can be provided with a slide block; in the above third embodiment, the interior of the cabinet 1 can be provided with a ring-shaped slide rail, the ring-shaped slide rail can be sleeved on the outer drum 22, and the outer side wall of the outer drum 22 can be provided with a slide block. In other embodiments, the detachable structure can also be configured in other suitable manners, which is not specifically limited in the present disclosure.

[0036] In the present disclosure, the "slide block selectively extends into the slide rail" can be understood as follows: when it is necessary to detach the washing drum 21, the slide block can be detached from the slide rail; when it is necessary to wash clothes, the slide block can extend into the slide rail and be clamped in the slide rail. Specifically, as an exemplary embodiment, the slide rail can have a T-shaped cross section, the slide block can comprise an operating portion and a clamping portion, by operating the operating portion to rotate the clamping portion to be arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the slide rail, the slide block can be clamped in the slide rail, by operating the operating portion to rotate the clamping portion to be arranged parallel to the extension direction of the slide rail, the slide block can be detached from the slide rail.

[0037] In the present disclosure, the replaceable drum 2 can be detachably mounted to the front plate 11 of the cabinet 1, or can be detachably mounted to the side plate 12 or the top plate 13 of the cabinet 1, which is not specifically limited in the present disclosure.

[0038] In the washing machine provided in the present disclosure, the replaceable drum 2 can be configured in any suitable manner. As an exemplary embodiment, the replaceable drum 2 in the cabinet 1 can be configured as one of a roller drum, a pulsator drum, and an ultrasonic drum. In the present disclosure, the roller drum, the pulsator drum, or the ultrasonic drum can be configured in any of the above three embodiments, so that the washing drum 21 is replaceably arranged in the cabinet 1.

[0039] In another exemplary embodiment, at least one replaceable drum 2 in the cabinet 1 can be configured as a squeeze-type drum, and the washing drum 21 of the squeeze-type drum can be pullably arranged in the cabinet 1. In this embodiment, one of the cabinet 1 and the squeeze-type drum can be provided with a clamping block, and the other can be provided with a clamping groove. When the drum 2 is in use, the squeeze-type drum can be clamped and fitted with the cabinet 1, and when the drum 2 is detached, the clamping block can be detached from the clamping groove.

[0040] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, as an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 4 The cabinet 1 can include a front plate 11, which can include a first plate body 111 and a second plate body 112 movably arranged on the cabinet 1, and at least one drum 2 can be arranged on the second plate body 112. When the second plate body 112 is moved to an open position, the washing drum 21 can be arranged to be selectively separated from the second plate body 112. Among them, the drum 2 arranged on the second plate body 112 can be configured as a replaceable drum 2. In this way, when the second plate body 112 is moved to the open position, the replaceable drum 2 can be moved synchronously with the second plate body 112 to be at least partially placed outside the cabinet 1. Therefore, it is convenient for the user to take and replace the replaceable drum 2. In addition, it should be noted that when the second plate body 112 is in the open position, the drum 2 or the opening 211 of the drum 2 on the second plate body 112 can be exposed to the cabinet 1. In this way, it is convenient to replace the drum 2 or take and place the laundry through the opening 211.

[0041] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the second plate body 112 can be movably arranged on the first plate body 111 in any suitable manner. As an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 2 The second plate body 112 can be rotatably arranged on the first plate body 111 about a rotation axis extending in the left-right direction. When the second plate body 112 is moved to the open position, the axis of the drum 2 can form an obtuse angle with the horizontal plane. Among them, the rotation axis can be arranged at the bottom end of the second plate body 112. In this way, it is convenient for the user to operate the rotation of the second plate body 112 from the top end of the second plate body 112 to reduce or even avoid the user's bending. In addition, the axis of the drum 2 is arranged parallel to the second plate body 112. In this way, the design that the axis of the drum 2 forms an obtuse angle with the horizontal plane can avoid interference between the second plate body 112 and the drum door of the first drum 23 described below. In other embodiments, the second plate body 112 can also be arranged on the first plate body 111 in the front-rear direction. The present disclosure does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0042] In the washing machine provided by the present disclosure, the drum 2 can be configured in any suitable manner. As an exemplary embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 5 The plurality of drums 2 can include a first drum 23 and a second drum 24, and the second drum 24 can be arranged above the first drum 23 and replaceably arranged on the cabinet 1. In this way, when the second drum 24 needs to be disassembled and replaced, the higher arrangement position can reduce or even avoid the user's bending, and the operation is convenient. In other embodiments, the second drum 24 can also be arranged at other suitable positions, such as arranged below the first drum 23, etc. The present disclosure does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0043] In the washing machine provided in this disclosure, the second drum 24 can be arranged in any suitable position. As an exemplary embodiment, refer to... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the second drum 24 is positioned to the upper left or upper right of the first drum 23. It should be noted that the first drum 23 is generally cylindrical, and its axis generally extends in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, the aforementioned arrangement of the second drum 24 allows the first drum 23 and the second drum 24 to be staggered, and also allows the projections of the first drum 23 and the second drum 24 to overlap in the left-to-right direction. This facilitates increasing the volume of either the first drum 23 or the second drum 24 when the washing machine height is constant.

[0044] In the washing machine provided in this disclosure, as an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of drums 2 further include a third drum 25, which is fixedly connected to the housing 1. This allows the user to wash frequently washed clothes through the third drum 25, thereby avoiding frequent disassembly and reassembly of the second drum 24 and extending the service life of the second drum 24.

[0045] In the washing machine provided in this disclosure, as an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of drums 2 may further include a third drum 25, which may be replaceably disposed in the housing 1. This allows for simultaneous replacement of the second drum 24 and the third drum 25, thereby accelerating the washing process.

[0046] In the washing machine provided in this disclosure, the second drum 24 and the third drum 25 can be arranged in any suitable position. As an exemplary embodiment, refer to... Figure 5 As shown, the multiple drums 2 may also include a third drum 25, with the second drum 24 positioned at the upper right of the housing 1 and the third drum 25 positioned at the upper left of the housing 1. This arrangement not only allows the first drum 23, the second drum 24, and the third drum to be staggered, but also ensures that the projections of the second drum 24 and the third drum 25 in the left-right direction partially overlap with the projection of the first drum 23 in the left-right direction. This facilitates increasing the volume of the second drum 24 and the third drum 25, or increasing the volume of the first drum 23, while maintaining a fixed washing machine height.

[0047] In the washing machine provided in this disclosure, as an exemplary embodiment, reference is made to... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the plurality of drums 2 may further include a third drum 25, wherein the volume of the second drum 24 is smaller than the volume of the first drum 23, and / or the volume of the third drum 25 is smaller than the volume of the first drum 23. This allows for the washing of large items, outerwear, etc., in the first drum 23, while underwear, socks, and other personal clothing can be washed in the second and third drums 24 and 25, thus meeting the user's laundry needs.

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail above with reference to the drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above-described embodiments. Various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present disclosure within the technical concept of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0049] In addition, it should be noted that each specific technical feature described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, various possible combinations are not described again in the present disclosure.

[0050] In addition, various different embodiments of the present disclosure can also be combined in any appropriate manner, as long as they do not deviate from the idea of the present disclosure, and they should also be considered as disclosed in the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A laundry machine characterized by, The box includes a box body and a plurality of barrels arranged on the box body, and at least one of the barrels is arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner.

2. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that The barrel includes a washing barrel provided with an opening and a containing cavity in communication with the opening, and in at least one of the barrels, at least the washing barrel of the barrel is arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner.

3. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 2, characterized in that An outer barrel is further sleeved on the outer side of the washing barrel of at least one of the barrels, the outer barrel is fixedly connected to the box body, and the washing barrel is connected to the outer barrel in a replaceable manner.

4. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 2, characterized in that An outer barrel is further sleeved on the outer side of the washing barrel of at least one of the barrels, the washing barrel is rotatably connected to the outer barrel, and when the outer barrel is arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner, the washing barrel and the outer barrel move synchronously.

5. A laundry washing machine according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The barrel arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner is configured as one of a drum, a pulsator drum and an ultrasonic barrel.

6. A laundry washing machine according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The box body includes a front plate including a first plate body and a second plate body arranged on the box body in a movable manner, at least one of the barrels is arranged on the second plate body, and when the second plate body is moved to an open position, the barrel is arranged to be selectively separated from the second plate body.

7. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 6, characterized in that The second plate body is rotatably arranged on the first plate body about a rotation axis extending in a left-right direction, and when the second plate body is moved to the open position, an axis of the barrel forms an obtuse angle with a horizontal plane.

8. A laundry washing machine according to any one of the preceding claims 1-4, characterized in that, The plurality of barrels includes a first barrel and a second barrel, the second barrel is arranged above the first barrel and arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner.

9. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 8, characterized in that The second barrel is arranged above the first barrel in a left direction or a right direction.

10. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 8, characterized in that The plurality of barrels further includes a third barrel, and the third barrel is fixedly connected to the box body.

11. The laundry machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The plurality of barrels further includes a third barrel, and the third barrel is arranged on the box body in a replaceable manner.

12. The laundry machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The plurality of barrels further includes a third barrel, the second barrel is arranged above the first barrel in a right direction, and the third barrel is arranged above the first barrel in a left direction.

13. The laundry machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The plurality of barrels further includes a third barrel, a volume of the second barrel is smaller than a volume of the first barrel, and / or a volume of the third barrel is smaller than the volume of the first barrel.