Washing machine backflow prevention structure

By designing anti-backflow components, including a wastewater tank, air inlet channel, and soft rubber waterproof membrane, the problem of wastewater backflow in the cleaning machine was solved, achieving more efficient water management and device stability.

CN224291828UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29SUZHOU SHANGTENG TECH MFG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU SHANGTENG TECH MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-28
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing cleaning machines, after the wastewater tank is filled with wastewater, changes in the water level cause water to backflow through the air inlet channel into the suction motor, resulting in damage to the device.

Method used

The design incorporates anti-backflow components, including the coordination of the wastewater tank and the air inlet channel. A soft rubber waterproof membrane buffers the impact of water, the air inlet channel is angled and positioned close to the top of the wastewater tank, and the wastewater tank extends near the handle to increase water storage capacity and lower the water level.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water backflow, reduces water splashing and fluctuations, lowers the risk of equipment damage, and improves the stability of the cleaning machine.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a washing machine prevents water to pour structure relates to washing machine technical field, including setting in the washing machine body inside prevents pouring assembly, the preventing pouring assembly includes the air inlet channel that provides the passage for wind force delivery and the sewage tank that is filled to sewage, and preventing pouring mechanism can prevent water to pour through the mutual cooperation of sewage tank and air inlet channel. This washing machine prevents water to pour structure, and the sewage tank is set up to move back to the position close to the handle of washing machine body, thereby increasing the water storage capacity of sewage tank, when the user hand holds the handle of washing machine body and uses the device, the sewage tank can contain more water body through the extension structure of its close to the handle, thereby reducing the height of water surface, further reduce the phenomenon of water to pour, and the distance between the air inlet channel set up through the air inlet and the water surface in the sewage tank is also relatively far, thereby further preventing water to pour along, so that the phenomenon of water damage of suction motor occurs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning machine technology, specifically to a structure for preventing water backflow in a cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] A floor scrubber is a cleaning appliance that integrates vacuuming, mopping, and scrubbing. It is suitable for handling mixed dry and wet waste, and is especially suitable for families with pets, children, or those who frequently need deep cleaning, as well as commercial places such as shopping malls and restaurants. It can simultaneously perform vacuuming, mopping, and self-cleaning roller brush, saving time and effort.

[0003] The prior art (Chinese patent publication number: CN217510391U, publication date: 2022-09-30) discloses a roller brush box for a floor scrubber, comprising: a box body, the box body having a mounting cavity for mounting the roller brush, and a suction port communicating with the mounting cavity; and a scraper strip disposed in the box body for contacting the roller brush, the scraper strip being distributed along the length of the roller brush, the scraper strip being arranged in a V-shape or U-shape, and the middle position of the scraper strip being opposite to the suction port. The provided roller brush box for the floor scrubber, through the V-shaped or U-shaped scraper strip, allows debris or wastewater on the roller brush to be completely gathered along the V-shaped or U-shaped scraper strip to the suction port, enabling the debris or wastewater to be completely sucked into the dust box from the suction port, thereby effectively improving the cleaning efficiency of the floor scrubber.

[0004] While existing technology allows garbage or sewage to be completely sucked into the dust box through the suction port, the water level inside the sewage tank changes when the user holds the cleaning machine after it has been filled with sewage. As a result, the water can flow back through the air intake channel to the suction motor, causing damage to the device.

[0005] Therefore, we proposed a structure to prevent water backflow in the cleaning machine in order to solve the problems mentioned above. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a structure to prevent water backflow in a cleaning machine, so as to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that when the sewage tank of the cleaning machine is filled with sewage, the water level inside the sewage tank changes when the user holds the cleaning machine body for use. As a result, the water will backflow through the air inlet channel to the suction motor, thereby damaging the device.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a backflow prevention structure for a cleaning machine, including an anti-backflow component installed inside the cleaning machine body. The anti-backflow component includes an air inlet channel providing a channel for wind power delivery and a sewage tank for holding sewage. The anti-backflow mechanism can prevent water backflow through the cooperation of the sewage tank and the air inlet channel.

[0008] Furthermore, the cleaning machine body has an internal rear side equipped with a suction motor that can provide adsorption force to water, and the output end of the suction motor is connected to the sewage tank through an air inlet channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the air inlet channel is inclined toward the upper end of the cleaning machine body, and the air inlet of the air inlet channel is close to the top of the sewage tank, and the sewage tank is located on the lower side of the cleaning machine body.

[0010] Furthermore, a soft rubber waterproof board that can buffer the water is installed below the upper water inlet of the sewage tank.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower side of the wastewater tank extends towards the handle of the cleaning machine body, and the lower side of the wastewater tank has a trapezoidal structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the width of the wastewater tank is greater than the maximum width of the cleaning machine body.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. The wastewater tank is moved back towards the handle of the cleaning machine body to increase its water storage capacity. When the user holds the handle of the cleaning machine body to use the device, both the cleaning machine body and the wastewater tank are in a vertical position. The wastewater tank can hold more water through its extension structure near the handle, thereby reducing the height of the water level and further reducing the occurrence of water backflow.

[0015] 2. The cleaning machine body is equipped with a soft rubber waterproof plate inside, which can buffer the impact of the water being sucked in. The impact of the water is reduced by the soft rubber waterproof plate, so that when the water comes into contact with the sewage, the splashing water is smaller and the overall fluctuation of the sewage is also smaller. This further prevents the water from shaking too much and causing backflow.

[0016] 3. The air inlet of the air inlet channel for gas delivery is located close to the top of the sewage tank. When the suction motor is running, its suction power can be used to perform suction operations through the air inlet channel. At the same time, the distance between the air inlet channel and the water surface inside the sewage tank is relatively far, thereby further preventing water from flowing back and causing water to enter and damage the suction motor. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a side sectional structural diagram of the cleaning machine body of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the sewage tank of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the cleaning machine body of this utility model.

[0020] In the picture: 1. Wastewater tank; 2. Suction motor; 3. Air inlet channel; 4. Cleaning machine body; 5. Soft rubber waterproof board. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Example 1: As Figure 1 The technical solution shown is provided by the present utility model as follows: a structure for preventing water backflow in a cleaning machine, which discloses a sewage tank 1 and an air inlet channel 3. The sewage tank 1 and the air inlet channel 3 can prevent water backflow through their mutual cooperation. An anti-backflow component is set inside the cleaning machine body 4. The anti-backflow component includes an air inlet channel 3 that provides a channel for air power transmission and a sewage tank 1 for holding sewage. The anti-backflow mechanism can prevent water backflow through the mutual cooperation of the sewage tank 1 and the air inlet channel 3. A soft rubber waterproof plate 5 that can buffer water is provided below the upper water inlet of the sewage tank 1.

[0023] The cleaning machine body 4 is equipped with a soft rubber waterproof plate 5 that can buffer the impact of the water being sucked in. The impact of the water is reduced by the soft rubber waterproof plate 5, so that when the water comes into contact with the sewage, the water splashes are smaller and the overall fluctuation of the sewage is also smaller, thereby further preventing the water from shaking too much and causing backflow.

[0024] Example 2: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The technical solution shown is provided by the present utility model as follows: a structure to prevent water backflow in the cleaning machine, which discloses an air inlet channel 3 with the air inlet located close to the top of the sewage tank 1. The air inlet channel 3 can prevent water from flowing back in. A suction motor 2 that can provide suction force to water is provided on the rear side of the cleaning machine body 4. The output end of the suction motor 2 is connected to the sewage tank 1 through the air inlet channel 3. The air inlet channel 3 is inclined towards the upper end of the cleaning machine body 4. The air inlet of the air inlet channel 3 is close to the top of the sewage tank 1. The sewage tank 1 is located on the lower side of the cleaning machine body 4.

[0025] The air inlet of the air inlet channel 3, which allows gas to be transported, is located close to the top of the sewage tank 1. When the suction motor 2 is running, its suction force can be used to perform suction operations through the air inlet channel 3. At the same time, the distance between the air inlet channel 3 and the water surface inside the sewage tank 1 is relatively far, thereby further preventing water from flowing back and causing damage to the suction motor 2.

[0026] Example 3: Figure 2 and Figure 3 The technical solution shown is provided by the present utility model as follows: a structure to prevent backflow of water in a cleaning machine, which discloses a sewage tank 1. By increasing the water storage capacity of the sewage tank 1, the occurrence of backflow of water can be reduced. The sewage tank 1 is located on the lower side of the cleaning machine body 4. The lower side of the sewage tank 1 extends towards the handle side of the cleaning machine body 4, and the lower side of the sewage tank 1 is trapezoidal in shape. The width of the sewage tank 1 is greater than the maximum width of the cleaning machine body 4.

[0027] The wastewater tank 1 is moved back towards the handle of the cleaning machine body 4, thereby increasing the water storage capacity of the wastewater tank 1. When the user holds the handle of the cleaning machine body 4 to use the device, both the cleaning machine body 4 and the wastewater tank 1 are set in a vertical position. The wastewater tank 1 can hold more water through its extension structure near the handle, thereby reducing the height of the water level and further reducing the occurrence of water backflow.

[0028] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A backflow prevention structure for a cleaning machine, comprising an anti-backflow component disposed inside the cleaning machine body (4), characterized in that: The anti-backflow component includes an air inlet channel (3) that provides a channel for wind power transmission and a sewage tank (1) for holding sewage. The anti-backflow mechanism can prevent water backflow by cooperating with the sewage tank (1) and the air inlet channel (3). The lower side of the sewage tank (1) extends towards the handle side of the cleaning machine body (4), and the lower side of the sewage tank (1) is arranged in a trapezoidal structure. The width of the sewage tank (1) is greater than the maximum width of the cleaning machine body (4).

2. The anti-backflow structure for the cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning machine body (4) is equipped with a suction motor (2) that can provide adsorption force to water, and the output end of the suction motor (2) is connected to the sewage tank (1) through the air inlet channel (3).

3. The anti-backflow structure for the cleaning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air inlet channel (3) is inclined toward the upper end of the cleaning machine body (4), and the air inlet of the air inlet channel (3) is close to the top of the sewage tank (1), and the sewage tank (1) is located on the lower side of the cleaning machine body (4).

4. The anti-backflow structure for the cleaning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A soft rubber waterproof board (5) is installed below the upper water inlet of the sewage tank (1) to buffer the water.