Collecting and filtering device and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of foreign matter separating and filtering devices, in particular to a collecting and filtering device and a washing machine, which comprise a shell, a filtering and collecting structure is arranged in the shell, and the filtering and collecting structure comprises a collecting frame and a collecting and filtering net bag. A collecting inlet is formed in the filtering and collecting frame, an opening is formed in the collecting and filtering net bag, and the opening of the collecting and filtering net bag is connected and fixedly connected with the collecting inlet in a matched mode; the collecting filter mesh bag is connected with the shell through a collecting frame; the filter is simple in structure, fabric wadding and particulate pollutants enter the shell from the medium inlet communicated with the interior of the shell and enter the collecting filter mesh bag through the collecting inlet, and filtering and collecting of the fabric wadding and the particulate pollutants are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of foreign matter separation and filtration devices, specifically to a collection and filtration device and a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Drum washing machines are gradually becoming the mainstream choice for families due to their advantages of water saving, preventing clothes from tangling, and tumbling during washing. However, due to the lack of a separate collection and filtration function in their structural design, lint and particulate pollutants from the washed and rinsed fabrics cannot be completely removed, resulting in poor overall cleaning performance compared to top-loading washing machines. Furthermore, the dirt that accumulates inside the washing machine drum over a long period of time has become a problem that the industry is currently trying to solve. At the same time, the bacteria generated have endangered human health. As a result, a large number of third-party and manufacturer-operated disassembly and cleaning services for washing machines have emerged in the current market.

[0003] Meanwhile, the existing pulsator washing machine has structural design drawbacks: it relies on a bottom motor to drive the pulsator to rotate forward and backward to wash water. Since the water force is transmitted spirally upward from bottom to top, the torque is not equal at different water levels. This causes clothes to tangle in different water level ranges. In addition, the forward and reverse rotation causes serious tangling problems. As a result, the large torque generated during the washing process often causes varying degrees of damage to the clothes. Due to these drawbacks, most users are gradually inclined to choose the existing front-loading washing machine on the market.

[0004] Currently available drum washing machines do not have a filter collection structure design, resulting in various drawbacks:

[0005] The dirt was not separated. The drum washing process uses tumbling to quickly separate the contaminants from the clothes, but it was not separated in time during the pre-wash and washing programs. The lint and contaminants in the fabric were always present in the clothes during the washing process. This is obviously far from the separation and collection effect of the filter box designed inside the drum of the impeller during the washing process.

[0006] The rinsing process is not very effective. Compared to the filter box or filter screen of a top-loading washing machine, the rinsing program of a drum washing machine is basically ineffective for cleaning lint and particulate contaminants. The drum rinsing program only cleans clothes with highly fluid substances such as laundry detergent or washing powder. The drum rinsing program has no value in separating and collecting lint and particulate contaminants from clothes.

[0007] The accumulation of dirt and grime is commonplace. Due to the lack of a separation and collection structure in the drum, the gaps inside the drum, the rear transmission metal frame and corners, as well as the drum wall, have become breeding grounds for dirt. Numerous videos of disassembling and washing drum washing machines and information published on brand websites indicate that "the total bacterial count of household drum washing machines exceeds the standard in 81.3%, the total coliform count is 100%, and the mold count is 61.2%. During washing, mold and bacteria are easily carried into the water, causing skin problems." The inner drum of a drum washing machine has essentially become a large "dirt collection box."

[0008] Existing cleaning methods are cumbersome and expensive. Due to some users experiencing their drums becoming dirtier after washing, a large number of third-party drum cleaning services have emerged in the market. Manufacturers have launched various solutions to address the shortcomings of existing drums.

[0009] Hot water washing is one of the first features introduced by various brands of washing machines: "drum self-cleaning function". This means that when the washing machine is empty, water is added and heated to 80-90 degrees Celsius and the drum rotates on its own. It is recommended to perform a hot water wash once a month.

[0010] Purchase descaling agent. Secondly, major brands offer professional descaling agents (60 degrees) and cleaning agents (90 degrees) at different water temperatures for deep cleaning of the drum every 3 to 6 months. They advertise the removal of odors and the extension of machine lifespan, which also proves that the severity of the dirt has already damaged the machine, resulting in high maintenance costs for users in the long term.

[0011] On-site disassembly and cleaning services for drum washing machines have led to a surge in third-party disassembly and cleaning services for drum washing machines, with numerous disassembly videos realistically and completely demonstrating the severity of dirt accumulation in drum washing machines of various brands. International brand manufacturers have also recently announced the launch of several standard-priced services, including professional on-site cleaning and deep disassembly by engineers, ranging from 400 to 500 yuan. Design flaws have resulted in cumbersome maintenance in the later stages.

[0012] The current situation and solutions reveal the problems and severity of the non-separate collection and filtration design of drum washing machines. At the same time, the above three solutions are all outdated solutions and have not solved the original purpose of washing and cleaning clothes, nor have they addressed the issue of pollution during the washing process.

[0013] The structural design is challenging, and the aforementioned problems have not yet been resolved immediately. This is mainly because the drum tumbling structure involves close contact between the clothes and the drum wall, and the machine's design premise is to ensure that the clothes are not damaged. All contact surfaces inside the drum should be kept as smooth as possible. Therefore, the structural design of the drum's built-in filter device to separate and collect the clothes while ensuring that the contaminants do not leak during the forward and reverse rotation of the inner drum during the washing process is very difficult. Utility Model Content

[0014] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a simple collection and filtration device and a washing machine that can promptly collect lint and particulate contaminants from clothing and fabrics, significantly improve washing and cleaning capabilities, reduce the adhesion of contaminants inside and outside the washing machine drum, effectively reduce secondary pollution of clothing caused by accumulated dirt and grime, and prevent the growth of large amounts of bacteria and mold that could harm human skin.

[0015] This utility model discloses a collection and filtration device, including a housing, and a filtration and collection structure is provided inside the housing. The filtration and collection structure includes a filtration and collection frame and a collection filter bag. The filtration and collection frame is provided with a collection inlet, and the collection filter bag is provided with an opening. The opening of the collection filter bag is matched and fixedly connected to the collection inlet.

[0016] The collection filter bag is connected to the housing via a filter collection frame;

[0017] The housing is fixedly connected to the external device via a quick-release structure, and the housing protrudes from the surface of the external device.

[0018] The housing or the external device to which it is located is provided with a medium inlet that communicates with the internal area of ​​the housing; the housing is provided with medium outlets evenly distributed.

[0019] Preferably, both ends of the filter collection frame are rotatably connected to both ends of the housing via rotating shafts, and the central axes of the two rotating shafts are located on the same straight line;

[0020] The angle at which the filter collection frame swings around the axis of rotation is less than 90 degrees.

[0021] Preferably, it further includes a mesh bag closure structure for preventing debris in the collection filter bag from being thrown out of the collection inlet when the collection filter device rotates about a certain axis of rotation, the mesh bag closure structure being connected to the housing.

[0022] Preferably, the mesh bag drawstring structure includes two elongated drawstring posts arranged parallel to each other, with the two ends of the two drawstring posts connected to the two ends of the shell respectively;

[0023] Both slit posts are set parallel to the central axis of the collection inlet, and the distance between the two slit posts is not less than the width of the collection inlet;

[0024] The area between the two binding columns is a constraint area, which is positioned directly opposite the media inlet. The end of the collecting filter bag furthest from the collecting inlet passes through the constraint area and is movably disposed within the housing.

[0025] Preferably, the quick-release structure includes limiting plates fixedly mounted on corresponding sides of the housing, with the side of the two limiting plates that are far apart from each other flush with the two sides of the housing.

[0026] It also includes a locking device, which includes L-shaped locking hooks evenly distributed on the limiting plate, and a locking hole matching the L-shaped locking hooks provided on the external device. The L-shaped locking hooks are all arranged along the length direction of the housing, and the L-shaped locking hooks are matched and set in the locking hole.

[0027] When the L-shaped locking hook of the housing is pushed along the length of the housing, it locks with the locking hole.

[0028] Preferably, the quick-release structure further includes an axial limiting device, which includes a locking plate disposed inside the housing. One end of the locking plate is fixedly connected to the housing. An axial locking limiting post is disposed on the side of the locking plate facing the external device. An axial limiting locking hole is disposed on the external device at the position corresponding to the locking limiting post.

[0029] When the L-shaped locking hook is matched and connected with the locking hole, the locking limit pin is matched and set in the axial limit locking hole.

[0030] Preferably, it further includes an opening device for opening the axial limiting device, the opening device including an opening pin, the opening pin and the locking plate being fixedly connected to the corresponding side walls of the housing, a wedge-shaped opening head being fixedly provided on the end of the opening pin facing the locking plate, and a wedge-shaped block being provided on the end of the locking plate facing the wedge-shaped opening head.

[0031] When the opening pin is pressed to connect to the housing, the opening head on the opening pin moves toward the locking plate and pushes the locking limit pin out of the locking hole.

[0032] Preferably, one end of the opening pin is fixedly connected to the housing via an elastic reset device. The elastic reset device includes a pressing seat, an opening bracket, and a reset spring. The opening bracket is provided with a guide hole to guide the opening pin toward or away from the locking plate. One end of the opening pin is fixedly connected to the pressing seat, and the other end passes through the guide seat and extends toward the locking plate.

[0033] The diameter of the pressing seat is larger than the diameter of the opening pin, and the reset spring is sleeved on the opening pin between the opening bracket and the pressing seat.

[0034] When the housing containing the pressing base is pressed, the reset spring is compressed and deformed, the opening pin extends out from the guide hole and pushes the opening head toward the wedge block on the locking plate, moving away from the axial limit locking hole.

[0035] Preferably, the shell is elongated and includes a first side wall and a second side wall arranged in a figure-eight shape. The first side wall and the second side wall are fixedly connected by an arc-shaped connecting plate to form an arched top plate.

[0036] It also includes two end plates. One end plate is sealed and fixedly installed on one end of the top plate, and the circumference of the other end plate is fixedly connected to the side of the second side wall, the connecting plate and the opening spring plate on which the opening head is installed.

[0037] Preferably, the side of the two limiting plates that are far apart from each other is connected to the outer circumference of the inner cylinder in an arc transition. During the rotation of the inner cylinder, it plays a guiding role, which is conducive to the water flow into the collection inlet, increases the throughput, and increases the collection capacity of fabrics and pollutants.

[0038] A drum washing machine includes an inner drum, at least two lifting ribs are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum, the lifting ribs include a collection and filtration device, the shell is fixedly connected to the inner drum by a quick-release structure, and the medium inlet is provided on the inner drum and the position corresponds to the shell.

[0039] The collection inlet on the filter collection frame is oriented towards the media inlet.

[0040] A drum washing machine includes an inner drum, at least two lifting ribs are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum, the lifting ribs include a collection and filtration device, the housing is fixedly connected to the inner drum through a quick-release structure, the medium inlet is a circular hole, and multiple medium inlets are provided, with the medium inlets evenly distributed on the housing corresponding to the collection inlet;

[0041] The plane of the collection inlet on the filter collection frame is parallel to the plane of the rotation axis of the inner cylinder; the collection inlets in two adjacent lifting ribs are arranged in the same direction or in opposite directions.

[0042] A pulsator washing machine includes an inner drum, on the inner wall of which at least two collection and filtration devices are evenly distributed. The housing is fixedly connected to the inner drum via a quick-release structure. The media inlet is located on the inner drum and its position corresponds to that of the housing.

[0043] The collection inlet on the filter collection frame is oriented towards the media inlet.

[0044] A pulsator washing machine includes an inner drum, on the inner wall of which at least two collection and filtration devices are evenly distributed. The housing is fixedly connected to the inner drum via a quick-release structure. The media inlet is a circular hole, and multiple media inlets are provided, evenly distributed on the housing corresponding to the collection inlet.

[0045] The plane of the collection inlet on the filter collection frame is parallel to the plane of the rotation axis of the inner cylinder; the collection inlets of two adjacent collection and filtration devices are arranged in the same direction or in opposite directions.

[0046] This invention has a simple structure. Fabric lint and particulate pollutants enter the housing through a medium inlet connected to the inside of the housing, and then enter the collection filter bag through a collection inlet, thereby achieving the filtration and collection of fabric lint and particulate pollutants. By setting a mesh bag binding structure, this invention ensures that when the collection and filtration device rotates with the external equipment, the fabric lint and particulate pollutants entering the collection filter bag cannot flow out from the collection inlet, thus ensuring the reliability of the collection of fabric lint and particulate pollutants.

[0047] This utility model discloses a drum washing machine, in which the medium inlet is located on the inner drum, and the shell is covered on the medium inlet and detachably fixed to the inner drum. When the drum washing machine is working, the water flow through the collection filter bag is large, and the filtration effect is strong.

[0048] This utility model discloses a drum washing machine. The medium inlet is a circular hole, evenly distributed on the shell. The shell is detachably fixedly connected to the inner drum. Fabric lint and particulate pollutants enter the shell with the water flow. The plane of the collection inlet on the filter collection frame is parallel to the plane of the rotation axis of the inner drum. During the operation of the drum washing machine, the collection filter screen filters and collects fabric lint and particulate pollutants. The collection inlets in two adjacent lifting ribs are arranged in the same direction or opposite directions, which greatly improves the filtration and collection of fabric lint and particulate pollutants by the collection filtration device. The collection filter screen bag has a large water flow rate and has a good filtration effect.

[0049] This utility model discloses a pulsator washing machine that utilizes two or more vertically arranged collection and filtration devices on the inner wall of the drum. The inner drum is rotated by a motor, causing the collection and filtration devices to generate equal torque on the water inside the drum in both directions. Because the torque generated by the collection and filtration devices on the water in the upper and lower water levels is equal, it is less likely to cause excessive tangling of the placed clothes, thus effectively avoiding pulling damage caused by torque. This novel design has a unique anti-tangling effect, making washing more comprehensive, spin-drying cleaner, and drying more convenient.

[0050] This invention effectively improves the cleanliness of the drum, reduces dirt and grime buildup, lowers bacterial growth and harm to human skin, minimizes the cost to users due to disassembly and cleaning and the use of various chemical cleaning agents, and effectively extends the service life of the washing machine. Attached Figure Description

[0051] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a collection and filtration device.

[0052] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a collection and filtration device after part of the shell has been cut open.

[0053] Figure 3 A bottom view of a collection and filtration device.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of one end of a collection and filtration device.

[0055] Figure 5 A diagram showing the orientation of a collection inlet in a collection and filtration device.

[0056] Figure 6 A diagram showing the orientation of another collection inlet in a collection and filtration device.

[0057] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an arrangement of a collection and filtration device on an inner cylinder.

[0058] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the collection and filtration device installed on the inner cylinder with the media inlet located on the outer shell.

[0059] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a pulsator washing machine after a collection and filtration device has been installed.

[0060] Figure 10 The intention of installing a collection and filtration device in a drum washing machine.

[0061] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the collection filter installed on the inner cylinder with the media inlet located on the inner cylinder.

[0062] Reference numerals: 1-Filter collection frame, 2-Collection filter bag, 3-Binding post, 4-Limiting plate, 5-L-shaped locking hook, 6-Locking plate, 7-Axial locking limiting post, 8-Opening bracket, 9-Wedge block, 10-Opening head, 11-Pressing seat, 12-Opening pin, 13-Reset spring, 14-First side wall, 15-Second side wall, 16-Connecting plate, 17-Inner cylinder, 18-Media inlet, 19-Shell, 20-Media outlet, 21-Guide port, 22-Collection inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0063] This utility model discloses a collection and filtration device, including a housing 19, and a filtration and collection structure is provided inside the housing 19. The filtration and collection structure includes a filtration and collection frame 1 and a collection and collection filter bag 2. The filtration and collection frame 1 is provided with a collection inlet 22, and the collection and collection filter bag 2 is provided with an opening. The opening of the collection and collection filter bag 2 is matched and fixedly connected to the collection inlet 22.

[0064] The collection filter bag 2 is connected to the housing 19 via the filter collection frame 1;

[0065] The housing 19 is fixedly connected to the external device via a quick-release structure, and the housing 19 protrudes from the surface of the external device.

[0066] The housing 19 or the external device therein is provided with a medium inlet 18 that communicates with the internal area of ​​the housing 19; the housing 19 is provided with medium outlets 20 evenly distributed.

[0067] Both ends of the filter collection frame 1 are rotatably connected to both ends of the housing 19 via rotating shafts, and the central axes of the two rotating shafts are on the same straight line.

[0068] The angle at which the filter collection frame 1 swings around the axis of rotation is less than 90 degrees.

[0069] It also includes a mesh bag closure structure for preventing debris in the collection filter bag 2 from being thrown out of the collection inlet 22 when the collection filter device rotates around a certain axis of rotation, the mesh bag closure structure being connected to the housing 19.

[0070] The mesh bag drawstring structure includes two elongated drawstring posts 3 arranged parallel to each other, with the two ends of the two drawstring posts 3 connected to the two ends of the shell 19 respectively;

[0071] Both of the two slit posts 3 are arranged parallel to the central axis of the collection inlet 22, and the distance between the two slit posts 3 is not less than the width of the collection inlet 22;

[0072] The area between the two binding posts 3 is a constraint area, which is set directly opposite the medium inlet. The end of the collecting filter bag 2 away from the collecting inlet 22 passes through the constraint area and is movably set inside the housing 19.

[0073] In one embodiment, the quick-release structure includes limiting plates 4 fixedly disposed on corresponding two sides of the housing 19, with the side of the two limiting plates 4 that are far apart from each other being flush with the two sides of the housing 19.

[0074] It also includes a locking device, which includes L-shaped locking hooks 5 evenly distributed on the limiting plate 4, and locking holes matching the L-shaped locking hooks 5 are provided on the external device. The L-shaped locking hooks 5 are all arranged along the length direction of the housing 19, and the L-shaped locking hooks 5 are matched and arranged in the locking holes.

[0075] When the L-shaped locking hook 5 of housing 19 is pushed along the length of housing 19, it locks with the locking hole.

[0076] The quick-release structure also includes an axial limiting device, which includes a locking plate 6 disposed inside the housing. One end of the locking plate 6 is fixedly connected to the housing. An axial locking limiting post 7 is provided on the side of the locking plate 6 facing the external device. An axial limiting locking hole is provided on the external device at the position corresponding to the locking limiting post.

[0077] When the L-shaped locking hook 5 is matched and connected with the locking hole, the axial locking limit post 7 is matched and set in the axial limit locking hole.

[0078] It also includes an opening device for opening the axial limiting device. The opening device includes an opening pin 12. The opening pin 12 and the locking plate 6 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding side walls of the housing. A wedge-shaped opening head 10 is fixedly provided on one end of the opening pin 12 facing the locking plate 6. A wedge-shaped block 9 is provided on one end of the locking plate 6 facing the wedge-shaped opening head 10.

[0079] When the opening pin 12 is pressed to connect to the housing, the opening head 10 on the opening pin 12 moves toward the locking plate 6 and pushes the axial locking limit pin out of the axial locking hole.

[0080] One end of the opening pin 12 is fixedly connected to the housing via an elastic reset device. The elastic reset device includes a pressing seat 11, an opening bracket 8, and a reset spring 13. The opening bracket 8 is provided with a guide hole to guide the opening pin 12 toward or away from the locking plate 6. One end of the opening pin 12 is fixedly connected to the pressing seat 11, and the other end passes through the guide seat and extends toward the locking plate 6.

[0081] The diameter of the pressing seat 11 is larger than the diameter of the opening pin 12, and the reset spring 13 is sleeved on the opening pin 12 between the opening bracket 8 and the pressing seat 11.

[0082] When the housing containing the pressing base is pressed, the reset spring 13 is compressed and deformed, the opening pin 12 extends out from the guide hole and pushes the opening head 10 toward the wedge block 9 on the locking plate 6 toward the direction away from the axial limit locking hole.

[0083] The opening bracket 8 is L-shaped, and the housing 19 is long and narrow. The housing 19 includes a first side wall 14 and a second side wall 15 arranged in a figure-eight shape. The first side wall 14 and the second side wall 15 are fixedly connected by an arc-shaped connecting plate 16 to form an arched top plate.

[0084] It also includes two end plates. One end plate is sealed and fixedly installed on one end of the top plate, and the circumference of the other end plate is fixedly connected to the side of the second side wall 15, the connecting plate 16 and the opening spring plate 8 on which the opening head 10 is provided.

[0085] The two limiting plates 4 are connected to the outer circumference of the inner cylinder in an arc transition on one side, forming a guide port 21. During the rotation of the inner cylinder, it plays a guiding role, which is conducive to the water flow into the collection inlet 22, increasing the throughput and increasing the collection capacity of fabrics and pollutants. Example 1

[0086] A drum washing machine includes an inner drum 17, on which at least two lifting ribs are evenly distributed. Each lifting rib includes a collection and filtration device. A housing 19 is fixedly connected to the inner drum 17 via a quick-release structure. A media inlet 18 is provided on the inner drum 17 and its position corresponds to that of the housing 19.

[0087] The collection inlet 22 on the filter collection frame 1 is positioned facing the media inlet 18.

[0088] The above-mentioned collection and filtration device includes a housing 19, and a filtration and collection structure is provided inside the housing 19. The filtration and collection structure includes a filtration and collection frame 1 and a collection filter bag 2. The filtration and collection frame 1 is provided with a collection inlet 22, and the collection filter bag 2 is provided with an opening. The opening of the collection filter bag 2 is matched and fixedly connected to the collection inlet 22.

[0089] The collection filter bag 2 is connected to the housing 19 via the filter collection frame 1;

[0090] The housing 19 is fixedly connected to the external device via a quick-release structure, and the housing 19 protrudes from the surface of the external device.

[0091] The inner cylinder 17 is provided with a medium inlet 18 that communicates with the internal area of ​​the shell 19; the shell 19 is provided with medium outlets 20 evenly distributed.

[0092] Both ends of the filter collection frame 1 are rotatably connected to both ends of the housing 19 via rotating shafts, and the central axes of the two rotating shafts are on the same straight line.

[0093] The angle at which the filter collection frame 1 swings around the axis of rotation is less than 90 degrees.

[0094] It also includes a mesh bag closure structure for preventing debris in the collection filter bag 2 from being thrown out of the collection inlet 22 when the collection filter device rotates around a certain axis of rotation, the mesh bag closure structure being connected to the housing 19.

[0095] The mesh bag drawstring structure includes two elongated drawstring posts 3 arranged parallel to each other, with the two ends of the two drawstring posts 3 connected to the two ends of the shell 19 respectively;

[0096] Both of the two slit posts 3 are arranged parallel to the central axis of the collection inlet 22, and the distance between the two slit posts 3 is not less than the width of the collection inlet 22;

[0097] The area between the two binding posts 3 is a constraint area, and the end of the collection filter bag 2 away from the collection inlet 22 is movably disposed within the housing 19 through the constraint area.

[0098] During use, the inner drum 17 rotates to wash clothes. In this process, water flows into the housing 19 from the medium inlet 18 on the inner drum 17 and enters the collection filter bag 2 through the collection inlet 22. The collection filter bag 2 collects the fabric lint and particulate pollutants mixed in the water flow. The water that has been filtered by the collection filter bag 2 flows out from the medium outlet 20 on the housing 19. Example 2

[0099] A drum washing machine includes an inner drum 17, at least two lifting ribs are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum 17, the lifting ribs include a collection and filtration device, the housing 19 is fixedly connected to the inner drum 17 by a quick-release structure, the medium inlet 18 is a circular hole, multiple medium inlets 18 are provided, and the medium inlets 18 are evenly distributed on the housing 19 corresponding to the collection inlet 22.

[0100] The plane of the collection inlet 22 on the filter collection frame 1 is parallel to the plane of the rotation axis of the inner cylinder 17; the collection inlets 22 in two adjacent lifting ribs are arranged in the same direction or in opposite directions.

[0101] The above-mentioned collection and filtration device includes a housing 19, and a filtration and collection structure is provided inside the housing 19. The filtration and collection structure includes a filtration and collection frame 1 and a collection filter bag 2. The filtration and collection frame 1 is provided with a collection inlet 22, and the collection filter bag 2 is provided with an opening. The opening of the collection filter bag 2 is matched and fixedly connected to the collection inlet 22.

[0102] The collection filter bag 2 is connected to the housing 19 via the filter collection frame 1;

[0103] The housing 19 is fixedly connected to the external device via a quick-release structure, and the housing 19 protrudes from the surface of the external device.

[0104] The housing 19 is provided with a medium inlet 18 at the position corresponding to the collection inlet 22, which communicates with the internal area of ​​the housing 19; the housing 19 is provided with medium outlets 20 evenly distributed.

[0105] Both ends of the filter collection frame 1 are rotatably connected to both ends of the housing 19 via rotating shafts, and the central axes of the two rotating shafts are on the same straight line.

[0106] The angle at which the filter collection frame 1 swings around the axis of rotation is less than 90 degrees.

[0107] It also includes a mesh bag closure structure for preventing debris in the collection filter bag 2 from being thrown out of the collection inlet 22 when the collection filter device rotates around a certain axis of rotation, the mesh bag closure structure being connected to the housing 19.

[0108] The mesh bag drawstring structure includes two elongated drawstring posts 3 arranged parallel to each other, with the two ends of the two drawstring posts 3 connected to the two ends of the shell 19 respectively;

[0109] Both of the two slit posts 3 are arranged parallel to the central axis of the collection inlet 22, and the distance between the two slit posts 3 is not less than the width of the collection inlet 22;

[0110] The area between the two binding posts 3 is a constraint area, and the end of the collection filter bag 2 away from the collection inlet 22 is movably disposed within the housing 19 through the constraint area.

[0111] During use, the inner drum 17 rotates to wash the clothes. During this process, water flows into the housing 19 through the medium inlet 18 and into the collection filter bag 2 through the collection inlet 22. The collection filter bag 2 collects the fabric lint and particulate pollutants mixed in the water flow. The water that has been filtered by the collection filter bag 2 flows out through the medium outlet 20 on the housing 19. Example 3

[0112] A pulsator washing machine includes an inner drum 17, on which at least two collection and filtration devices are evenly distributed. A housing 19 is fixedly connected to the inner drum 17 via a quick-release structure. A media inlet 18 is provided on the inner drum 17 and its position corresponds to that of the housing 19.

[0113] The collection inlet 22 on the filter collection frame 1 is positioned facing the media inlet 18.

[0114] The above-mentioned collection and filtration device includes a housing 19, and a filtration and collection structure is provided inside the housing 19. The filtration and collection structure includes a filtration and collection frame 1 and a collection filter bag 2. The filtration and collection frame 1 is provided with a collection inlet 22, and the collection filter bag 2 is provided with an opening. The opening of the collection filter bag 2 is matched and fixedly connected to the collection inlet 22.

[0115] The collection filter bag 2 is connected to the housing 19 via the filter collection frame 1;

[0116] The housing 19 is fixedly connected to the external device via a quick-release structure, and the housing 19 protrudes from the surface of the external device.

[0117] The housing 19 is provided with a medium inlet 18 that communicates with the internal area of ​​the housing 19; the housing 19 is provided with medium outlets 20 evenly distributed.

[0118] Both ends of the filter collection frame 1 are rotatably connected to both ends of the housing 19 via rotating shafts, and the central axes of the two rotating shafts are on the same straight line.

[0119] The angle at which the filter collection frame 1 swings around the axis of rotation is less than 90 degrees.

[0120] During use, the inner drum 17 rotates to wash clothes. In this process, water flows into the housing 19 from the medium inlet 18 on the inner drum 17 and enters the collection filter bag 2 through the collection inlet 22. The collection filter bag 2 collects the fabric lint and particulate pollutants mixed in the water flow. The water that has been filtered by the collection filter bag 2 flows out from the medium outlet 20 on the housing 19. Example 4

[0121] A pulsator washing machine includes an inner drum 17, on which at least two collection and filtration devices are evenly distributed. The housing 19 is fixedly connected to the inner drum 17 via a quick-release structure. The media inlet 18 is a circular hole, and multiple media inlets 18 are provided. The media inlets 18 are evenly distributed on the housing 19 corresponding to the collection inlet 22.

[0122] The plane of the collection inlet 22 on the filter collection frame 1 is parallel to the plane of the rotation axis of the inner cylinder 17; the collection inlets 22 in two adjacent collection and filtration devices are arranged in the same direction or in opposite directions.

[0123] The above-mentioned collection and filtration device includes a housing 19, and a filtration and collection structure is provided inside the housing 19. The filtration and collection structure includes a filtration and collection frame 1 and a collection filter bag 2. The filtration and collection frame 1 is provided with a collection inlet 22, and the collection filter bag 2 is provided with an opening. The opening of the collection filter bag 2 is matched and fixedly connected to the collection inlet 22.

[0124] The collection filter bag 2 is connected to the housing 19 via the filter collection frame 1;

[0125] The housing 19 is fixedly connected to the external device via a quick-release structure, and the housing 19 protrudes from the surface of the external device.

[0126] The housing 19 is provided with a medium inlet 18 at the position corresponding to the collection inlet 22, which communicates with the internal area of ​​the housing 19; the housing 19 is provided with medium outlets 20 evenly distributed.

[0127] Both ends of the filter collection frame 1 are rotatably connected to both ends of the housing 19 via rotating shafts, and the central axes of the two rotating shafts are on the same straight line.

[0128] The angle at which the filter collection frame 1 swings around the axis of rotation is less than 90 degrees.

[0129] During use, the inner drum 17 rotates to wash the clothes. During this process, water flows into the housing 19 through the medium inlet 18 and into the collection filter bag 2 through the collection inlet 22. The collection filter bag 2 collects the fabric lint and particulate pollutants mixed in the water flow. The water that has been filtered by the collection filter bag 2 flows out through the medium outlet 20 on the housing 19.

[0130] The following is an example of how to use a front-loading washing machine:

[0131] In use, a collection and filtration device is installed on the inner drum 17 of the drum washing machine as required. The media inlet 18 is either located on the inner drum 17 or on the housing 19 of the collection and filtration device, depending on the need. When the washing machine is working, the collection and filtration device, as part of the lifting ribs, lifts and tumbles the clothes to achieve washing. During washing or rinsing, water flows into the housing 19 through the media inlet 18. Fabric lint and particulate contaminants mixed in the water flow enter the housing 19 through the media inlet 18 and then enter the collection filter bag 2 through the collection inlet 22. The fabric lint and particulate contaminants are filtered and collected by the collection filter bag 2, and the water flows out of the housing... The medium flows out of the outlet 20 on body 19. During the reciprocating rotation of inner cylinder 17, the collection filter bag 2 is in an open state under the action of centrifugal force, so that fabric lint and particulate pollutants can enter the bottom of the collection filter bag 2. At the same time, during the reciprocating rotation of inner cylinder 17, when the collection filter bag 2 is above the horizontal plane passing through the rotation axis of inner cylinder 17, since the end of the collection filter bag 2 away from the filter collection frame 1 passes through the two binding posts 3, the end of the collection filter bag 2 away from the filter collection frame 1 is in a vertical downward state under the action of gravity. This reduces the cross-sectional area of ​​the bag channel located at the binding post 3 of the collection filter bag 2, and may even reduce the distance between the bottom of the collection filter bag 2 and the collection inlet 22. The inner cylinder 17 is not connected to the inner cylinder 17, thus preventing lint and particulate pollutants entering the filter bag 2 from flowing out of the collection inlet 22. When the inner cylinder 17 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, regardless of whether adjacent collection inlets 22 are facing each other or in the same direction, it ensures that lint and particulate pollutants cannot flow out of the collection inlet 22. This is because when the collection inlet 22 of the filter bag 2 is in the same direction as the rotation of the inner cylinder 17, water flows into the filter bag 2 from the collection inlet 22 and flows out from the tail of the filter bag 2, keeping the lint and particulate pollutants at the tail of the filter bag 2. When the collection inlet 22 of the filter bag 2 is in the same direction as the rotation of the inner cylinder 17, water flows into the filter bag 2 from the collection inlet 22 and flows out from the tail of the filter bag 2, keeping the lint and particulate pollutants at the tail of the filter bag 2. When reversed, the inner cylinder 17 rotates, and the tail of the collection filter bag 2, under the reaction force of the water flow, bends around the binding column 3 and reaches one side of the collection inlet 22, so that the area inside the tail of the collection filter bag 2 is not connected to the collection inlet 22. That is, the binding column 3 divides the collection filter bag 2 into two areas: a first area connected to the collection inlet 22 and a second area for storing lint and particulate pollutants. The first area can collect lint and particulate pollutants. When the inner cylinder 17 reverses, the first area and the second area are connected. The lint and particulate pollutants that entered the first area enter the second area, thus collecting the lint and particulate pollutants and continuing the next cycle.

[0132] The installation and disassembly process of the collection and filtration device of this utility model on a drum washing machine is as follows:

[0133] When installing a collection and filtration device, the L-shaped locking hooks 5 on the limiting plates 4 on both sides of the housing 19 are aligned with the locking holes on the inner cylinder and inserted into the locking holes. Then, the housing 19 is pushed along its length, and the L-shaped locking hooks 5 on the limiting plates 4 are respectively engaged with the matching locking holes on the inner cylinder 17. At this time, the axial locking limiting pins 7 on the locking plate 6 are engaged with the axial limiting locking holes set at the corresponding positions on the inner cylinder 17, thus completing the fixed connection between the housing 19 and the inner cylinder 17. When it is necessary to remove the housing 19 and take out the collection and filtration bag 2, the operator holds the housing 19 and presses the pressing seat set on the housing 19. At position 11, the distance between the two side walls of the housing 19 decreases. At this time, the opening head 10 on the opening pin 12 moves toward the locking plate 6. When the wedge-shaped opening head 10 extends into the area between the inner cylinder 17 and the wedge block 9, the opening head 10 drives the axial locking limit pin 7 to move away from the inner cylinder from the axial locking hole. The opening head 10 continues to move until the axial locking limit pin 7 is completely disengaged from the axial locking hole. Then, the housing 19 is pulled in the opposite direction, and the L-shaped locking hook 5 is disengaged from the locking hole. Then, the housing 19 is moved away from the inner cylinder, completing the disassembly of the collection and filtration device and the inner cylinder 17.

[0134] The filter bag has a folded shape on both sides. When the roller rotates to the water level, the water flow causes the mesh to open, resulting in a large water intake. After rotating out of the water surface, it forms an inward force to prevent pollutants from flowing out due to the direction of the rotation and reverse flow.

[0135] The significant value of this invention lies in its ability to provide existing household users with drum washing machines with multiple options for achieving separate collection and filtration functions, improving the cleanliness of clothes, preventing dirt and bacteria from accumulating, reducing the cost of modification and use, and requiring only the replacement of the currently used lifting rib components. Of course, the preferred option is to replace the inner drum with a grooved water inlet structure for a cleaner and healthier result.

[0136] For the current market, the realization of the separation and filtration function in drum washing machines is a significant breakthrough in the laundry industry. As a result, drum washing machines no longer suffer from poor cleanliness due to the inability to separate and filter the filter, while effectively improving the cleanliness inside the drum, reducing dirt and grime buildup, lowering bacterial growth and harm to human skin, minimizing the cost to users due to disassembly and cleaning, and using various chemical cleaning agents, and effectively extending the service life of the washing machine.

[0137] This utility model provides a collection and filtration device that, while fulfilling the existing lifting rib function, also achieves the collection and filtration function. This parallel functional design avoids the problem of excessive wear and tear on clothes caused by too many functional components inside the inner drum during the washing and tumbling process of a drum washing machine.

[0138] In this utility model, the lifting ribs and the collection filter bag in the collection and filtration device can be disassembled and cleaned simultaneously.

Claims

1. A collection and filtration device, comprising a housing, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a filter collection structure, which includes a filter collection frame and a filter collection bag. The filter collection frame is provided with a collection inlet, and the filter collection bag is provided with an opening. The opening of the filter collection bag is matched and fixedly connected to the collection inlet. The collection filter bag is connected to the housing via a filter collection frame; The housing is fixedly connected to the external device via a quick-release structure, and the housing protrudes from the surface of the external device. The housing or the external device to which it is located is provided with a medium inlet that communicates with the internal area of ​​the housing; the housing is provided with medium outlets evenly distributed.

2. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the filter collection frame are rotatably connected to both ends of the housing via rotating shafts, and the central axes of the two rotating shafts are located on the same straight line. The angle at which the filter collection frame swings around the axis of rotation is less than 90 degrees.

3. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mesh bag closure structure for preventing debris in the collection filter bag from being thrown out of the collection inlet when the collection filter device rotates around a certain axis of rotation, the mesh bag closure structure being connected to the housing.

4. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The mesh bag drawstring structure includes two elongated drawstring posts arranged parallel to each other, with the two ends of the two drawstring posts connected to the two ends of the shell respectively; Both slit posts are set parallel to the central axis of the collection inlet, and the distance between the two slit posts is not less than the width of the collection inlet; The area between the two binding columns is a constraint area, which is positioned directly opposite the media inlet. The end of the collecting filter bag furthest from the collecting inlet passes through the constraint area and is movably disposed within the housing.

5. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The quick-release structure includes limiting plates fixedly installed on corresponding two sides of the housing, with the side of the two limiting plates that are far apart from each other flush with the two sides of the housing. It also includes a locking device, which includes L-shaped locking hooks evenly distributed on the limiting plate, and locking holes matching the L-shaped locking hooks provided on the external device. The L-shaped locking hooks are all arranged along the length direction of the housing, and the L-shaped locking hooks are matched and set in the locking holes. When the L-shaped locking hook of the housing is pushed along the length of the housing, it locks with the locking hole.

6. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The quick-release structure also includes an axial limiting device, which includes a locking plate disposed inside the housing. One end of the locking plate is fixedly connected to the housing. An axial locking limiting post is provided on the side of the locking plate facing the external device. An axial limiting locking hole is provided on the external device at the position corresponding to the locking limiting post. When the L-shaped locking hook is matched and connected with the locking hole, the locking limit pin is matched and set in the axial limit locking hole.

7. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes an opening device for opening the axial limiting device. The opening device includes an opening pin. The opening pin and the locking plate are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding side walls of the housing. A wedge-shaped opening head is fixedly provided on the end of the opening pin facing the locking plate. A wedge-shaped block is provided on the end of the locking plate facing the wedge-shaped opening head. When the opening pin is pressed to connect to the housing, the opening head on the opening pin moves toward the locking plate and pushes the locking limit pin out of the locking hole.

8. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the opening pin is fixedly connected to the housing via an elastic reset device. The elastic reset device includes a pressing seat, an opening bracket, and a reset spring. The opening bracket is provided with a guide hole to guide the opening pin toward or away from the locking plate. One end of the opening pin is fixedly connected to the pressing seat, and the other end passes through the guide seat and extends toward the locking plate. The diameter of the pressing seat is larger than the diameter of the opening pin, and the reset spring is sleeved on the opening pin between the opening bracket and the pressing seat. When the housing containing the pressing base is pressed, the reset spring is compressed and deformed, the opening pin extends out from the guide hole and pushes the opening head toward the wedge block on the locking plate, moving away from the axial limit locking hole.

9. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The shell is elongated and includes a first side wall and a second side wall arranged in a figure-eight shape. The first side wall and the second side wall are fixedly connected by an arc-shaped connecting plate to form an arched top plate. It also includes two end plates. One end plate is sealed and fixedly installed on one end of the top plate, and the circumference of the other end plate is fixedly connected to the side of the second side wall, the connecting plate and the opening spring plate on which the opening head is installed.

10. The collection and filtration device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The two limiting plates are connected to the outer circumference of the inner cylinder in an arc transition on the side that is far apart from each other.

11. A drum washing machine, comprising an inner drum, wherein at least two lifting ribs are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum, characterized in that, The lifting ribs include a collection and filtration device as described in any one of claims 1-10, wherein the housing is fixedly connected to the inner cylinder via a quick-release structure, and the medium inlet is located on the inner cylinder and its position corresponds to that of the housing; The collection inlet on the filter collection frame is oriented towards the media inlet.

12. A drum washing machine, comprising an inner drum, wherein at least two lifting ribs are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum, characterized in that, The lifting ribs include a collection and filtration device as described in any one of claims 1-8, the housing is fixedly connected to the inner cylinder through a quick-release structure, the medium inlet is a circular hole, and multiple medium inlets are provided, with the medium inlets evenly distributed on the housing corresponding to the collection inlet; The plane of the collection inlet on the filter collection frame is parallel to the plane of the rotation axis of the inner cylinder; the collection inlets in two adjacent lifting ribs are arranged in the same direction or in opposite directions.

13. A pulsator washing machine, comprising an inner drum, characterized in that, The inner wall of the inner cylinder is evenly distributed with at least two collection and filtration devices as described in any one of claims 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The housing is fixedly connected to the inner cylinder through a quick-release structure. The medium inlet is located on the inner cylinder and its position corresponds to that of the housing. The collection inlet on the filter collection frame is oriented towards the media inlet.

14. A pulsator washing machine, comprising an inner drum, characterized in that, The inner wall of the inner cylinder is evenly distributed with at least two collection and filtration devices as described in any one of claims 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The housing is fixedly connected to the inner cylinder through a quick-release structure. The medium inlet is a circular hole, and multiple medium inlets are provided. The medium inlets are evenly distributed on the housing corresponding to the collection inlet. The plane of the collection inlet on the filter collection frame is parallel to the plane of the rotation axis of the inner cylinder; the collection inlets of two adjacent collection and filtration devices are arranged in the same direction or in opposite directions.

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