A laundry and shoe washing apparatus

Abstract

This utility model discloses a dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device, including a washing machine body. A pulsator is located at the bottom of the washing machine body, and several detachable wall brush bodies are provided on the inner wall of the washing machine body. In the washing state, the wall brush bodies are detached; in the shoe washing state, the wall brush bodies are installed on the inner wall of the washing machine. Adjacent wall brush bodies are rotatably connected by pins, so that at least two wall brushes form a strip-shaped integral wall brush. The strip-shaped integral wall brush has a detachable connection structure between the first and last wall brush bodies, so that the strip-shaped integral wall brush is connected end to end to form a ring-shaped integral wall brush. The ring-shaped integral wall brush is positioned and installed in the washing chamber of the washing machine. The advantages of this utility model are that installation can be completed in one go, the installation process is convenient and quick, eliminating the tedious steps of installing each traditional single wall brush independently. The wall brush is integral, and even after disassembly, it remains a strip-shaped integral, reducing the probability of losing any individual wall brush body. At the same time, the wall brush body has very strong stability relative to the inner wall of the washing machine.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model relates to a dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device, belonging to the field of washing machines. [Background Technology]

[0002] Washing machines are a common type of furniture. When washing shoes in a washing machine, a wall brush is needed. However, the wall brushes currently installed in washing machines are single brushes and cannot be assembled as a whole. This makes cleaning and replacing the wall brushes cumbersome and hinders the use of the device. [Utility Model Content]

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device includes a washing machine body. A pulsator is located at the bottom of the washing machine body. Several detachable wall brush bodies are mounted on the inner wall of the washing machine body. In the washing state, the wall brush bodies are detached. In the shoe washing state, the wall brush bodies are mounted on the inner wall of the washing machine. Adjacent wall brush bodies are rotatably connected by pins, so that at least two wall brushes form a strip-shaped integral wall brush. The strip-shaped integral wall brush has a detachable connection structure between the first and last wall brush bodies, so that the strip-shaped integral wall brush is connected end-to-end to form a ring-shaped integral wall brush. The ring-shaped integral wall brush is positioned and installed in the washing chamber of the washing machine.

[0006] The beneficial effects of using this utility model are as follows:

[0007] The wall brush of this utility model has multiple wall brush bodies, which are connected by pins to form a whole. During installation, all wall brush bodies can be folded and placed inside the washing machine and installed at once. The installation process is convenient and quick, eliminating the tedious steps of installing each traditional single wall brush independently.

[0008] Meanwhile, since traditional wall brushes are usually installed or removed from the inner wall of the washing machine as a single unit, they are usually not needed during washing and are in a disassembled state. Users sometimes lose the wall brush due to improper storage. However, since this utility model is an integral unit, even after disassembly, it remains as a strip, reducing the probability of losing a single wall brush body.

[0009] In addition, the installation firmness and stability of this integrated wall brush are significantly stronger than that of a single unit. This is because the integrated wall brush generates tension or strain between adjacent brush bodies. This mutual constraint is much stronger than the force exerted by a single brush body fixed to the inner wall of the washing machine. Even when subjected to greater friction, the stability of the brush body relative to the inner wall of the washing machine is very strong.

[0010] Preferably, the wall brush body has a curved arc, and after all the wall brush bodies are enclosed, the internal cylindrical space forms a cleaning cavity. The radius of the horizontal cross section of the cleaning cavity is larger than the radius of the impeller, and the central axis of the cleaning cavity and the rotation axis of the impeller are coaxially arranged.

[0011] Preferably, the detachable connection structure includes locking plates and slots respectively disposed on the brush body at both ends, wherein the locking plates engage with the adjacent slots.

[0012] Preferably, the outer side of the wall brush body is provided with a wing plate. After the annular integral wall brush is installed into the cleaning chamber, the wing plate and the inner wall of the washing machine are mutually restrained.

[0013] Preferably, the wing plate matches the shape of the inner wall of the washing machine to form a circumferential limit; and / or, the wing plate matches the top wall of the washing chamber of the washing machine to form an axial limit.

[0014] Preferably, the wing plates are arranged at intervals of three along the vertical direction of the wall brush body.

[0015] Preferably, the number of brush bodies in the annular integral wall brush is asymmetrically designed, with one half-circle consisting of two brush bodies and the other half-circle consisting of four brush bodies.

[0016] Preferably, the wall brush body includes an inner arc surface, and after the ends of the strip-shaped integral wall brush are connected, the inner arc surfaces together form a complete arc wall brush surface.

[0017] Preferably, the sidewalls of the adjacent wall brush bodies are provided with matching limiting inclined surfaces, which abut against each other after all the wall brush bodies are enclosed to form a limiting position.

[0018] Preferably, the bottom of the wall brush body is provided with a notch.

[0019] Preferably, the impeller center is also provided with a detachable intermediate brush.

[0020] Preferably, the impeller is also provided with at least one detachable bottom brush.

[0021] These features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. [Attached Image Description]

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wall brush body according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the wall brush body and locking plate installation structure according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wall brush body according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the implementation methods without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] In the following description, terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right” that indicate orientation or positional relationship are used only for the convenience of describing the embodiments and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two main bodies at the connection point are not connected by an intermediate structure, but are simply connected to form a whole through a connecting structure. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] Example 1:

[0033] See Figures 1-3 This embodiment includes a washing machine body 1, with a pulsator 2 at the bottom of the washing machine body 1. Several detachable wall brush bodies 4 are provided on the inner wall of the washing machine body 1. In the washing state, the wall brush bodies 4 are detached. In the shoe washing state, the wall brush bodies 4 are installed on the inner wall of the washing machine. Adjacent wall brush bodies 4 are rotatably connected by pins 7, so that at least two wall brush bodies 4 form a strip-shaped integral wall brush. The strip-shaped integral wall brush has a detachable connection structure between the first and last wall brush bodies 4, so that the strip-shaped integral wall brush is connected end-to-end to form a ring-shaped integral wall brush. The ring-shaped integral wall brush is positioned and installed in the washing chamber of the washing machine.

[0034] With this configuration, the wall brush in this embodiment has multiple wall brush bodies 4, which are rotatably connected by pins 7, so that multiple wall brush bodies 4 are connected into a whole. During installation, all wall brush bodies 4 can be folded and placed inside the washing machine body 1, and the installation can be completed in one go. The installation process is convenient and quick.

[0035] To facilitate folding multiple wall brush bodies 4, the number of wall brush bodies 4 in this embodiment is 6, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the number of brush bodies 4 in the annular integral wall brush is asymmetrically designed. One half-circle consists of two brush bodies 4, and the other half-circle consists of four brush bodies 4. This design allows the user to easily insert the folded brush bodies 4 into the cleaning chamber, reducing the number of parts and saving production costs.

[0036] Of course, in other embodiments, the wall brush body 4 can be a symmetrical design, that is, each half-circle of the wall brush body 4 is provided with 4 blades. These embodiments also fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0037] Meanwhile, the locking plate 8 and the slot 9 can also be set between multiple pairs of adjacent wall brush bodies 4. In this embodiment, for ease of installation and disassembly and to reduce the number of parts, they are only set on one pair of adjacent wall brush bodies 4. That is, the user only needs to assemble the locking plate 8 and the slot 9 at one location to complete the assembly of all wall brush bodies and the inner wall of the washing machine.

[0038] The detachable connection structure includes locking plates 8 and slots 9 respectively located on the front and rear end brush bodies 4. The locking plates 8 engage with the adjacent slots 9. This connection method is convenient for users to install and has good stability, making it less likely to break during cleaning.

[0039] As shown in the figure, the wall brush body 4 is provided with a wing plate 6 on its outer side. After the annular wall brush is installed into the washing chamber, the wing plate 6 is mutually restrained by the inner wall of the washing machine, and the wing plate 6 preferably matches the shape of the inner wall of the washing machine. In this way, the wall brush body 4 cannot rotate during washing, forming a circumferential restraint, improving the stability of the product during washing, and also improving the cleaning effect. In addition, traditional wall brushes are individually fixed to the inner wall of the washing machine. Using the positioning method of the wing plate 6 matching the shape of the inner wall of the washing machine in this embodiment, the connection structure between the wall brush body 4 and the inner wall of the washing machine can be eliminated. When all the wall brush bodies 4 are unfolded, the wing plate 6 just restrains each other with the inner wall of the washing machine, thereby achieving circumferential restraint. When the wall brush body 4 is removed and curled up, the wing plate 6 also disengages from the inner wall of the washing machine. This installation method eliminates the need for single-piece fixing, making disassembly and installation more convenient.

[0040] Of course, it should be noted that in other implementations, in order to strengthen the fixation, a connection structure between the wall brush body and the inner wall of the washing machine can also be provided on a certain wall brush body, but it is not necessary.

[0041] The wing plate 6 is preferably provided at intervals along the vertical direction of the wall brush body 4. This arrangement is to further improve the stability of the circumferential limit.

[0042] The wall brush body 4 includes an inner arc surface. After the strip-shaped integral wall brush is connected end to end, the inner arc surface together forms a complete arc wall brush surface. In this way, on the one hand, the washing surface is increased, making the entire arc wall a brush surface. In fact, it can make the shoes rotate more smoothly during the washing process and reduce vibrations caused by collisions. Because traditional single wall brush bodies usually have gaps or intervals between the wall brush bodies, the shoes may be thrown into the gaps or intervals between the two wall brush bodies under the action of centrifugal force, which will cause a certain impact during rotation, which may knock off the wall brush body or cause unnecessary vibrations. The whole arc wall brush surface can solve this problem well. At the same time, multiple tests have also found that this whole arc wall brush surface can more evenly and thoroughly clean the cleaned items inside the arc wall brush.

[0043] The side walls of the adjacent wall brush bodies 4 are provided with matching limiting inclined surfaces 41. After all the wall brush bodies 4 are enclosed, the limiting inclined surfaces abut against each other to form a limit. This setting is to ensure that after the adjacent wall brush bodies 4 are unfolded to form a complete arc wall surface, they can only be folded inward and cannot continue to unfold outward. This design not only limits the adjacent wall brush bodies 4 to each other, but also allows for better tension between the adjacent wall brush bodies 4, preventing them from being too loose. In addition, this inward folding method also guides the user to fold the side walls inward and put them into the washing machine, making it easier for the user to install.

[0044] The bottom of the wall brush body 4 is provided with a notch 42, which facilitates the user's disassembly of the wall brush body 4. Since the wall brush in this embodiment is a single piece, its overall weight is heavier than that of a traditional single-piece wall brush, and more force is required when lifting it as a whole. To make it easier to remove, this embodiment provides a corresponding notch 42 at the bottom, so that the user can easily put their hand into the notch 42 and then lift it upwards, making it easier to apply force.

[0045] The impeller 2 is also equipped with a detachable intermediate brush at its center and at least one detachable bottom brush. This arrangement is designed to thoroughly clean the other surfaces of the object being cleaned, thereby further improving the cleaning effect.

[0046] Example 2:

[0047] like Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment further optimizes the structure based on Embodiment 1. A limiting block 11 is provided above the washing chamber. In this embodiment, the limiting block 11 is preferably a concave handle groove, which serves to lift the entire device and also acts as a limiting component. The wing plate 6 is preferably connected to the top wall of the limiting block 11 of the washing machine to form an axial limiting mechanism.

[0048] It should be noted that, in order to leave a certain amount of space after the wall brush body is installed on the inner wall of the washing machine, in this embodiment, after the wall brush body 4 is installed, there is still a certain gap between the wing plate 6 and the limiting block. This gap is basically between 10mm and 30mm. After multiple tests, it was found that controlling this gap between 10mm and 30mm makes it easier to install and remove the wall brush body. At the same time, this gap does not affect the axial movement of the wall brush body, and the degree of movement is within a controllable range.

[0049] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model includes, but is not limited to, the content described in the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments above. Any modifications that do not depart from the functional and structural principles of this utility model will be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device, comprising a washing machine body, wherein a pulsator is provided at the bottom of the washing machine body, and a plurality of detachable wall brush bodies are provided on the inner wall of the washing machine body; in the washing state, the wall brush bodies are in a detached state, and in the shoe washing state, the wall brush bodies are installed on the inner wall of the washing machine, characterized in that: Adjacent wall brush bodies are rotatably connected by pins so that at least two wall brushes form a strip-shaped integral wall brush. The strip-shaped integral wall brush has a detachable connection structure between the first and last wall brush bodies so that the strip-shaped integral wall brush is connected end to end to form a ring-shaped integral wall brush. The ring-shaped integral wall brush is positioned and installed in the washing chamber of the washing machine.

2. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connection structure includes locking plates and slots respectively provided on the brush body at both ends, and the locking plates engage with the adjacent slots.

3. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The wall brush body is provided with a wing plate on the outside. After the annular wall brush is installed into the cleaning chamber, the wing plate is mutually restrained by the inner wall of the washing machine.

4. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The wing plate matches the shape of the inner wall of the washing machine to form a circumferential limit; and / or, the wing plate matches the top wall of the washing chamber of the washing machine to form an axial limit.

5. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The wing plates are arranged at intervals of three along the vertical direction of the wall brush body.

6. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of brush bodies in the ring-shaped integral wall brush is asymmetrically designed, with one half-circle consisting of two brush bodies and the other half-circle consisting of four brush bodies.

7. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The wall brush body includes an inner arc surface. After the ends of the strip-shaped integral wall brush are connected, the inner arc surfaces together form a complete arc wall brush surface.

8. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The side walls of the adjacent wall brush bodies are provided with matching limiting inclined surfaces, which abut against each other after all the wall brush bodies are enclosed to form a limiting position.

9. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the wall brush body is provided with a notch.

10. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The impeller also has a detachable intermediate brush at its center.

11. The dual-purpose washing and shoe washing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The impeller is also equipped with at least one removable bottom brush.

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