Pulsator washing machine with steam jet

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pulsator washing machine with a steam jet, which comprises a shell and a cover body arranged at the top end of the shell, a pulsator washing mechanism is arranged in the shell, a steam generating component is arranged on the shell, a first steam outlet pipe and a second steam outlet pipe are connected onto the steam generating component, and the first steam outlet pipe and the second steam outlet pipe are communicated with each other. The first steam outlet pipe is communicated with the impeller washing mechanism, and the second steam outlet pipe is connected with a steam nozzle. The washing machine not only can sterilize and disinfect clothes in the washing barrel, but also can clean external clothes through the external spray head.

Description

A top-loading washing machine with a steam nozzle Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pulsator washing machine technology, and in particular to a pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle. Background Technology

[0002] A top-loading washing machine is a common type of fully automatic washing machine. Its washing method mainly relies on the rotation of a pulsator installed at the bottom of the washing tub to drive the water flow, forming a strong water vortex. This causes the clothes to tumble and rub against each other, thus cleaning stains. The inner tub of a top-loading washing machine is usually vertical, allowing users to load and unload clothes from the top. It is easy to operate and its advantages include short washing time, strong water flow, relatively low price, and easy maintenance. It is especially suitable for washing everyday clothes or less delicate fabrics.

[0003] For example, a washing machine disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN205012046 includes a housing; a drum assembly, the drum assembly being disposed inside the housing; and a steam sterilization assembly, the steam sterilization assembly being disposed inside the housing to spray steam into the drum assembly.

[0004] However, the washing machines mentioned above are only equipped with simple steam devices for disinfection and sterilization, and their functionality is limited. They can only clean clothes inside the washing machine, and cannot clean clothes or other items that do not need to be washed using the steam device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle, which can sterilize and disinfect clothes inside the washing tub, and also clean clothes outside the tub through an external nozzle.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle, comprising a shell and a cover disposed at the top of the shell, a pulsator washing mechanism disposed inside the shell, a steam generating assembly disposed on the shell, a first steam outlet pipe and a second steam outlet pipe connected to the steam generating assembly, the first steam outlet pipe communicating with the pulsator washing mechanism, and the second steam outlet pipe connected to a steam nozzle. By adopting the above technical solution, the steam generating box provides a steam source for both the washing tub and the steam nozzle, ensuring continuous steam output, thereby realizing the multifunctionality of the steam generating assembly.

[0007] A further feature of this invention is that the steam generating assembly includes a mounting base, a steam generating box mounted on the mounting base, and a cover plate mounted on the mounting base. The steam generating box includes a box body, and an evaporation chamber is formed inside the box body. A heating element for heating the evaporation chamber is provided at the bottom of the box body. A first evaporation pipe and a second evaporation pipe are formed inside the box body, communicating with the evaporation chamber. The first evaporation pipe is connected to a first steam outlet pipe, and the second evaporation pipe is connected to a second steam outlet pipe. By adopting the above technical solution, a steam source is provided for the washing tub and the steam nozzle, ensuring continuous steam output.

[0008] A further feature of this invention is that the box body is provided with a water storage chamber for supplying water to the evaporation chamber, and the shell is provided with a water storage container. The water outlet of the water storage container is connected to a water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is connected to the water storage chamber. By adopting the above technical solution, it is ensured that the steam generator box has a stable water source and automatic water supply, eliminating the need for frequent water addition by the user.

[0009] A further feature of this invention is that the impeller washing mechanism includes an outer tub and a washing tub rotatably disposed within the outer tub. A first steam outlet pipe is connected to the outer tub. A tub ring is provided above the outer tub, and a balance ring is provided above the washing tub. The tub ring is located above the balance ring. By adopting the above technical solution, steam can be output to the outer tub and the washing tub.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that the first steam outlet pipe is connected to a first steam outlet valve, and the second steam outlet pipe is connected to a second steam outlet valve. By adopting the above technical solution, different circuits can be opened as needed, and steam can be flexibly selected for sterilization inside the barrel or for external cleaning.

[0011] A further feature of this invention is that the steam nozzle includes a handle and a nozzle connected to the handle. The nozzle has multiple steam outlets and a steam outlet chamber inside. The handle forms a steam flow chamber that connects to the steam outlet chamber, and the steam flow chamber is connected to a second steam outlet pipe. By adopting the above technical solution, steam can be evenly sprayed out after entering the nozzle from the steam flow chamber, thus meeting the needs of daily clothing care.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that: the mounting base is provided with a bracket, the steam nozzle is hung on the bracket, the bracket is provided with a slot, the handle is inserted into the slot, the handle is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion abuts against the bracket. By adopting the above technical solution, the steam nozzle can be easily positioned and stored, preventing the nozzle from slipping off.

[0013] A further feature of this invention is that a winding assembly is provided on one side of the steam generator box, and the second steam outlet pipe is wound around the winding assembly. By adopting the above technical solution, the second steam outlet pipe can be wound up and organized, avoiding tangling, saving space, and being both aesthetically pleasing and practical.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that the winding assembly includes a winding shaft, a winding platform is provided on the winding shaft, a winding reel is provided on the winding platform, the winding reel is rotatably connected to the winding shaft, and an installation groove is provided on the winding shaft. The second steam outlet pipe passes through the installation groove. By adopting the above technical solution, the second steam outlet pipe can be wound smoothly, improving winding efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0015] A further feature of this invention is that a coil spring is sleeved on the winding shaft, one end of the coil spring is fixed on the winding shaft, and the other end is fixed on the winding reel. By adopting the above technical solution, a reset power is provided to the winding reel, enabling it to automatically wind up the second steam outlet pipe.

[0016] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This utility model can improve the washing effect through steam, achieving deep sterilization, mite removal and deodorization of clothing;

[0018] 2. This utility model is equipped with an external steam nozzle, which allows users to use steam to clean external clothing that does not require washing, making it convenient and quick;

[0019] 3. The steam nozzle of this utility model can quickly retract the steam pipe after use, avoiding the steam pipe from scattering or tangling and enhancing the user experience;

[0020] 4. The steam nozzle of this utility model is stable when hung up, preventing it from falling. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model with the cover plate removed.

[0023] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention with the casing removed.

[0024] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the impeller washing mechanism of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the steam generator box of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the steam nozzle of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the bracket of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the winding assembly of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 2. Cover; 3. Pulsator washing mechanism; 31. Outer tub; 32. Washing tub; 33. Drive unit; 34. Tub ring; 35. Balance ring; 4. Steam generating assembly; 41. Mounting base; 42. Cover plate; 43. Steam generating box; 431. Box body; 432. Water storage chamber; 433. First evaporation pipe; 434. Second evaporation pipe; 435. Evaporation chamber; 436. Heating element; 437. Water outlet; 44. First steam outlet pipe; 41. First steam outlet valve; 45. Second steam outlet pipe; 451. Second steam outlet valve; 5. Water storage container; 51. Water inlet pipe; 6. Steam nozzle; 61. Handle; 611. Steam flow chamber; 612. Limiting protrusion; 62. Nozzle; 621. Steam outlet chamber; 622. Steam outlet; 7. Bracket; 71. Slot; 8. Rewinding assembly; 81. Rewinding shaft; 82. Rewinding platform; 83. Rewinding reel; 831. Mounting slot; 84. Coil spring. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the present invention provides a pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle, comprising a housing 1 and a cover 2 disposed at the top of the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a pulsator washing mechanism 3, and the rear end of the cover 2 is provided with a steam generating assembly 4. The steam generating assembly 4 is connected to a first steam outlet pipe 44 and a second steam outlet pipe 45. The first steam outlet pipe 44 is connected to the pulsator washing mechanism 3, and the second steam outlet pipe 45 is connected to a steam nozzle 6.

[0032] Among them, the steam generating component 4 can not only deliver steam to the impeller washing mechanism 3 to improve the washing effect and achieve deep sterilization, mite removal and deodorization of clothes, but also provide steam nozzle 6 to iron clothes without the need for additional ironing equipment, which greatly improves the convenience of daily use and effectively improves the user experience.

[0033] As a further explanation of the specific structure of the steam generating assembly 4, the steam generating assembly 4 includes a mounting base 41, a steam generating box 43 disposed on the mounting base 41, and a cover plate 42 covering the mounting base 41. The steam generating box 43 is disposed between the mounting base 41 and the cover plate 42 to ensure the stability of the installation of the steam generating box 43 and the operating environment.

[0034] Specifically, the steam generating box 43 includes a box body 431, which contains an evaporation chamber 435. The bottom of the box body 431 is provided with a heating element 436 for heating the evaporation chamber 435. The box body 431 contains a first evaporation pipe 433 and a second evaporation pipe 434 that communicate with the evaporation chamber 435. The first evaporation pipe 433 is connected to a first steam outlet pipe 44, and the second evaporation pipe 434 is connected to a second steam outlet pipe 45. The heating element 436 heats the evaporation chamber 435 to generate steam, which is then output to the first steam outlet pipe 44 and the second steam outlet pipe 45 through the first evaporation pipe 433 and the second evaporation pipe 434, respectively, thus realizing the multifunctionality of the steam generating component 4.

[0035] Furthermore, the housing 431 is provided with a water storage chamber 432 for supplying water to the evaporation chamber 435, and the housing 1 is provided with a water storage container 5. The water outlet of the water storage container 5 is connected to a water inlet pipe 51, and the water inlet pipe 51 is connected to the water storage chamber 432, ensuring that the steam generating box 43 has a stable water source and automatic water supply, without the need for the user to frequently add water.

[0036] Preferably, the first steam outlet pipe 44 is connected to the first steam outlet valve 441, and the second steam outlet pipe 45 is connected to the second steam outlet valve 451. The first steam outlet valve 441 and the second steam outlet valve 451 can be controlled by solenoid valves. By controlling the opening and closing of the first steam outlet valve 441 and the second steam outlet valve 451, the steam output can be regulated. It is possible to either introduce steam into the washing tub 32 or switch to output from the steam nozzle 6.

[0037] Further explanation of the specific structure of the pulsator washing mechanism 3: The pulsator washing mechanism 3 includes an outer tub 31 and a washing tub 32 disposed inside the outer tub 31. The lower part of the outer tub 31 is provided with a drive unit 33, which is used to drive the washing tub 32 to rotate, thereby agitating and washing the clothes.

[0038] Furthermore, a tub ring 34 is provided above the outer tub 31, and a balance ring 32 is provided above the washing tub 32. The tub ring 34 is located above the balance ring 35. The first steam outlet pipe 44 is connected to the bottom of the outer tub 31. The outer tub 31 is connected to the washing tub 32, allowing steam to enter the washing tub 32 for auxiliary washing and functions such as sterilization and mite removal.

[0039] As shown in Figure 6, for further explanation of the specific structure of the steam nozzle 6, the steam nozzle 6 includes a handle 61 and a nozzle 62 connected to the handle 61. The handle 61 has a steam flow chamber 611, and the nozzle 62 has a steam outlet chamber 621. The steam flow chamber 611 and the steam outlet chamber 621 are connected. The nozzle 62 has multiple steam outlets 622. The shape of the steam outlets 622 can be a round hole, a slit, or a cross hole, which can atomize and spray high-temperature steam to perform ironing, wrinkle removal, and deodorization on clothes.

[0040] As shown in Figure 8, a winding assembly 8 is provided on one side of the steam generator box 43 for storing the second steam outlet pipe 45. The winding assembly 8 includes a winding shaft 81, a winding platform 82, and a winding reel 83. The winding reel 83 is mounted on the winding platform 82 and can rotate around the winding shaft 81. The winding assembly 8 has a mounting groove 831, in which the second steam outlet pipe 45 passes. A coil spring 84 is sleeved on the winding shaft 81. One end of the coil spring 84 is fixed to the winding shaft 81, and the other end is fixed to the winding reel 83. After use, it can automatically drive the winding reel 83 to reset, thereby realizing the automatic winding of the second steam outlet pipe 45.

[0041] As shown in Figure 7, the mounting base 41 is provided with a bracket 7, and the bracket 7 is provided with a slot 71 for fixing the steam nozzle 6. The handle 61 of the steam nozzle 6 is inserted into the slot 71. The handle 61 is provided with a limiting protrusion 612, which abuts against the bracket 7 to achieve stable hanging and prevent the nozzle from shaking or falling, thereby improving safety.

[0042] The basic working principle of this utility model is as follows: Water in the water storage container 5 enters the water storage chamber 432 in the steam generator box 43 through the water inlet pipe 51, and enters the evaporation chamber 435 through the water outlet 437. The heating element 436 evaporates the water in the evaporation chamber 435. The steam enters the first steam outlet pipe 44 through the first evaporation pipe 433, and then enters the second steam outlet pipe 45 through the second evaporation pipe 434. The steam in the first steam outlet pipe 44 enters the outer tub 31 and the washing tub 32, and enters the washing tub 32. If... To use the steam nozzle 6, the user can lift the steam nozzle 6 from the bracket 7, pull out the second steam outlet pipe 45, and the steam in the second steam outlet pipe 45 enters the steam flow chamber 611 and the steam outlet chamber 621, and is sprayed out to the outside through the steam outlet. After use, close the second steam outlet valve 451, put the steam nozzle 6 back on the bracket 7, and the coil spring 84 drives the winding reel 83 to reset, winding the second steam outlet pipe 45 onto the winding reel 83 to complete the storage of the second steam outlet pipe 45.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle, comprising a housing (1) and a cover (2) disposed at the top of the housing (1), wherein a pulsator washing mechanism (3) is provided inside the housing (1), characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a steam generating assembly (4), and the steam generating assembly (4) is connected to a first steam outlet pipe (44) and a second steam outlet pipe (45). The first steam outlet pipe (44) is connected to the impeller washing mechanism (3), and the second steam outlet pipe (45) is connected to a steam nozzle (6).

2. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generating assembly (4) includes a mounting base (41), a steam generating box (43) disposed on the mounting base (41), and a cover plate (42) covering the mounting base (41). The steam generating box (43) includes a box body (431), an evaporation chamber (435) is formed inside the box body (431), and a heating element (436) for heating the evaporation chamber (435) is provided at the bottom of the box body (431). A first evaporation pipe (433) and a second evaporation pipe (434) communicating with the evaporation chamber (435) are formed inside the box body (431). The first evaporation pipe (433) is connected to the first steam outlet pipe (44), and the second evaporation pipe (434) is connected to the second steam outlet pipe (45).

3. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box (431) is provided with a water storage chamber (432) for supplying water to the evaporation chamber (435), and the shell (1) is provided with a water storage container (5). The water outlet of the water storage container (5) is connected to a water inlet pipe (51), and the water inlet pipe (51) is connected to the water storage chamber (432).

4. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The impeller washing mechanism (3) includes an outer tub (31) and a washing tub (32) rotatably disposed inside the outer tub (31). The first steam pipe (44) is connected to the outer tub (31). A tub ring (34) is provided above the outer tub (31). A balance ring (35) is provided above the washing tub (32). The tub ring (34) is located above the balance ring (35).

5. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first steam pipe (44) is connected to a first steam valve (441), and the second steam pipe (45) is connected to a second steam valve (451).

6. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steam nozzle (6) includes a handle (61) and a nozzle (62) connected to the handle (61). The nozzle (62) has multiple steam outlets (622). The nozzle (62) has a steam outlet chamber (621). The handle (61) has a steam flow chamber (611) that communicates with the steam outlet chamber (621). The steam flow chamber (611) is connected to the second steam outlet pipe (45).

7. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting base (41) is provided with a bracket (7), the steam nozzle (6) is hung on the bracket (7), the bracket (7) is provided with a slot (71), the handle (61) is inserted into the slot (71), the handle (61) is provided with a limiting protrusion (612), and the limiting protrusion (612) abuts against the bracket (7).

8. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steam generator box (43) is provided with a winding assembly (8) on one side, and the second steam outlet pipe (45) is wound around the winding assembly (8).

9. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The winding assembly (8) includes a winding shaft (81), a winding platform (82) on the winding shaft (81), a winding reel (83) on the winding platform (82), the winding reel (83) being rotatably connected to the winding shaft (81), and an installation groove (831) on the winding shaft (81), through which the second steam outlet pipe (45) passes.

10. A pulsator washing machine with a steam nozzle according to claim 9, characterized in that: A coil spring (84) is sleeved on the take-up shaft (81), with one end of the coil spring (84) fixed on the take-up shaft (81) and the other end fixed on the take-up reel (83).

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