Improved tunnel type washing cage

By introducing an automatic ironing mechanism into a tunnel-type washing cage, which uses hydraulic cylinders and electric heating rollers to automatically iron clothes, the problem of wrinkles after washing clothes is solved, and washing efficiency and clothing quality are improved.

CN223921801UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17QINGDAO YUANJIE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520508832.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing tunnel washing machines leave clothes wrinkled after washing, requiring manual ironing, which increases washing costs and reduces washing efficiency.

Method used

An automatic ironing mechanism, including a hydraulic cylinder, an electric heating roller, and a servo cylinder, is introduced into a tunnel-type washing cage. It achieves automatic ironing by clamping and pulling clothes, and the electric heating roller flattens the surface of the clothes.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic ironing of clothes, improves laundry quality, reduces manual intervention, and increases cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

The improved tunnel type clothes washing cage comprises a U-shaped plate and a mounting plate, hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected to the front side and the rear side of the middle of the top wall of the U-shaped plate, the output ends of the hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected to the front side and the rear side of the top wall of a connecting plate respectively, and sliding blocks are fixedly connected to the front end and the rear end of the connecting plate; a rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the middle of the side wall, close to each other, of the two sliding blocks, and an electric heating roller is arranged in the middle of the periphery of the rotating shaft. According to the improved tunnel type clothes washing cage, clothes are sent out from the left end of the cleaning channel in the working process of the clothes washing cage, a clamping air cylinder and a servo air cylinder are started, the clamping air cylinder works to fix the front side and the rear side of the left end of the clothes, and the clothes move leftwards when the servo air cylinder works to pull the clothes; the hydraulic cylinder and the electric heating roller are started in the clothes moving process, the output end of the hydraulic cylinder extends to enable the electric heating roller to move downwards to clamp the clothes, the surface of the clothes is ironed in the clothes moving process, automatic ironing operation is completed, and the clothes washing quality is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing machine technology, specifically to an improved tunnel-type washing cage. Background Technology

[0002] The tunnel-type washing machine series, also known as the "washing dragon," uses water circulation and filtration technology compared to traditional washing machines, which greatly reduces water and steam consumption. Each compartment of the washing dragon washes simultaneously, and each compartment can operate according to different computer instructions, such as pre-wash, main wash, rinsing, and neutralization.

[0003] In existing tunnel washing machines, clothes are often wrinkled after washing and drying, requiring manual ironing of each garment, which increases washing costs and reduces washing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model discloses an improved tunnel-type laundry cage, which includes a laundry cage body and an automatic ironing mechanism provided at the left end of the laundry cage body.

[0006] The automatic ironing mechanism includes a U-shaped plate and a mounting plate. Hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the U-shaped plate. The output ends of the hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the connecting plate. Slider blocks are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the connecting plate. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the middle of the side wall of the two sets of sliders that are close to each other. An electric heating roller is provided in the middle of the outer circumference of the rotating shaft. Servo cylinders are fixedly connected to the front and rear parts of the left side of the mounting plate. Clamping cylinders are provided at the output ends of the servo cylinders.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the left wall of the left mounting frame, and a discharge port is provided on the right side of the middle part of the mounting plate.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a washing channel is provided in the middle of the main body of the washing cage, and protective curtains are provided at both ends of the washing channel.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a feeding component is provided at the bottom of the cleaning channel, and the feeding component is located between two sets of mounting frames.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the U-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the left end of the top wall of the left side mounting frame, and support rods are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the main body of the laundry cage.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the sliders are all slidably connected to the inner side of the slide groove, and the slide groove is respectively set in the middle of the front and rear walls of the inner side of the U-shaped plate.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the discharge port is located to the left of the output end of the feeding assembly, and the width of the discharge port is greater than the width of the feeding assembly.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This improved tunnel-type washing cage, during the washing process, sends clothes out from the left end of the washing channel, activates the clamping cylinder and servo cylinder. The clamping cylinder fixes the front and rear sides of the left end of the clothes, and the servo cylinder pulls the clothes to the left. During the movement of the clothes, the hydraulic cylinder and electric heating roller are activated. The output end of the hydraulic cylinder extends to move the electric heating roller downward to clamp the clothes. During the movement of the clothes, the surface of the clothes is ironed, completing the automatic ironing operation and improving the washing quality.

[0015] 2. This improved tunnel-type washing cage automatically unloads clothes by separating the right end from the heating roller and the mounting frame after ironing, and releasing the left end clamping cylinder from the left end of the clothes, allowing the ironed clothes to fall from the discharge port. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate 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, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a side view schematic diagram of the overall structure of an improved tunnel-type laundry cage according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the overall structure of an improved tunnel-type washing cage according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ironing structure of an improved tunnel-type laundry cage according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ironing structure of an improved tunnel-type laundry cage according to this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Washing cage body; 2. Automatic ironing mechanism; 3. Washing channel; 4. Protective curtain; 5. Mounting frame; 6. Feeding assembly; 7. U-shaped plate; 8. Hydraulic cylinder; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Slider; 11. Slide groove; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Heating roller; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Discharge port; 16. Servo cylinder; 17. Clamping cylinder; 18. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] Example: Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides an improved tunnel-type laundry cage, which includes a laundry cage body 1 and an automatic ironing mechanism 2 provided at the left end of the laundry cage body 1.

[0024] The automatic ironing mechanism 2 includes a U-shaped plate 7 and a mounting plate 14. Hydraulic cylinders 8 are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the U-shaped plate 7. During operation, the hydraulic cylinders 8 can move the connecting plate 9 and the heating roller 13 downward. During the downward movement of the heating roller 13, the clothes can be pressed together. The output ends of the hydraulic cylinders 8 are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the connecting plate 9. The front and rear ends of the connecting plate 9 are fixedly connected to sliders 10. The connecting plate 9 serves to connect and fix the sliders 10 so that the sliders 10 move synchronously. The sliders 10 can slide up and down inside the slide groove 11. The middle of the side wall of the two sets of sliders 10 is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft 12. The middle of the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 12 is provided with a heating roller 13. The front and rear parts of the left side of the mounting plate 14 are fixedly connected to servo cylinders 16. The output ends of the servo cylinders 16 are provided with clamping cylinders 17. During operation, the servo cylinders 16 can move the clamping cylinders 17 left and right. During operation, the clamping cylinders 17 can clamp and fix the left side of the clothes.

[0025] Mounting plate 14 is fixedly connected to the left wall of left mounting frame 5. A discharge port 15 is provided on the right side of the middle part of mounting plate 14. A washing channel 3 is provided in the middle of the main body 1 of washing cage. Protective curtains 4 are provided at both ends of the washing channel 3. The protective curtains 4 can isolate and protect the inside of the washing channel 3, and play a role in dust prevention.

[0026] A feeding component 6 is installed at the bottom of the cleaning channel 3. The feeding component 6 is located between two sets of mounting frames 5. A U-shaped plate 7 is fixedly connected to the left end of the top wall of the left mounting frame 5. Support rods 18 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the washing cage body 1. The support rods 18 can support and fix the washing cage body 1 and its top components.

[0027] The sliders 10 are all slidably connected to the inside of the slide grooves 11. The slide grooves 11 are respectively set in the middle of the front and rear walls of the U-shaped plate 7. The feed port 15 is located on the left side of the output end of the feeding component 6. The width of the feed port 15 is greater than the width of the feeding component 6. After the clothes are ironed, they are fed through the feed port 15.

[0028] Working principle: During the operation of the washing cage, the clothes are sent out from the left end of the washing channel 3. The clamping cylinder 17 and the servo cylinder 16 are activated. The clamping cylinder 17 fixes the front and back sides of the left end of the clothes. The servo cylinder 16 pulls the clothes and moves them to the left. During the movement of the clothes, the hydraulic cylinder 8 and the electric heating roller 13 are activated. The output end of the hydraulic cylinder 8 extends, causing the electric heating roller 13 to move downward to clamp the clothes. During the movement of the clothes, the surface of the clothes is ironed. After the clothes are ironed, the right end is separated from the electric heating roller 13 and the mounting frame 5. The left clamping cylinder 17 releases the restriction on the left end of the clothes, allowing the ironed clothes to fall from the feed port 15, completing the ironing operation.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An improved tunnel washing cage comprising a washing cage body (1) characterized in that: The left end of the laundry cage body (1) is provided with an automatic ironing mechanism (2); The automatic ironing mechanism (2) comprises a U-shaped plate (7) and a mounting plate (14), the top wall of the U-shaped plate (7) is fixedly connected with hydraulic cylinders (8) on the front and rear sides of the middle part, the output ends of the hydraulic cylinders (8) are fixedly connected with connecting plates (9) on the front and rear sides of the top wall, the front and rear ends of the connecting plates (9) are fixedly connected with sliding blocks (10), the middle part of the side wall close to the two groups of sliding blocks (10) is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft (12), the outer circumferential middle part of the rotating shaft (12) is provided with an electric heating roller (13), the left side of the mounting plate (14) is fixedly connected with servo air cylinders (16) on the front and rear sides, and the output ends of the servo air cylinders (16) are provided with clamping air cylinders (17).

2. An improved tunnel washing hamper as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The mounting plate (14) is fixedly connected with the left wall of the left mounting frame (5), and the middle right side of the mounting plate (14) is provided with a discharging port (15).

3. An improved tunnel washing hamper as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The middle part of the laundry cage body (1) is provided with a cleaning channel (3), and the left and right ends of the cleaning channel (3) are provided with protective curtains (4).

4. An improved tunnel washing hamper as defined in claim 3 wherein, The inner bottom of the cleaning channel (3) is provided with a feeding assembly (6), and the feeding assembly (6) is located between the two groups of mounting frames (5).

5. The improved tunnel laundry cage as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The U-shaped plate (7) is fixedly connected with the top wall left end of the left mounting frame (5), and the bottom corners of the laundry cage body (1) are fixedly connected with supporting rods (18).

6. An improved tunnel washing hamper as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The sliding blocks (10) are slidably connected to the inner sides of the sliding grooves (11), and the sliding grooves (11) are arranged in the middle parts of the inner sides of the front and rear walls of the U-shaped plate (7).

7. An improved tunnel washing hamper as claimed in claim 2 wherein, The discharging port (15) is located on the left side of the output end of the feeding assembly (6), and the width of the discharging port (15) is greater than the width of the feeding assembly (6).