Single water tank cloth washing machine

Abstract

This utility model provides a single-tank fabric washing machine, including a base and a base set at the lower end of the base. A water tank is installed on one side of the base, and a partition plate is provided inside the water tank to divide the inner cavity of the water tank into a clean water chamber and a wastewater chamber. A water tank cover for covering the clean water chamber and the wastewater chamber is detachably installed on the top of the water tank. Retractable insert plates are symmetrically installed inside the water tank cover. The water tank is provided with insertion holes, and the insert plates can be inserted into the insertion holes to lock the water tank cover inside the water tank. Sliding switches are symmetrically arranged at intervals on the water tank cover. The sliding switches are connected to the insert plates and are used to drive the insert plates to disengage from the insertion holes, thereby unlocking the water tank cover. The single-tank fabric washing machine provided by this utility model overcomes the defects of existing fabric washing machines that use two water tanks, resulting in complex structure, high manufacturing cost, and inconvenient operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fabric cleaning machines, specifically to a single-tank fabric cleaning machine. Background Technology

[0002] A fabric cleaning machine is a specialized device for cleaning various fabric items. It uses high-pressure jet technology to spray a mixture of detergent and water onto the stains to dissolve and remove them. Then, through brushing and suction, the mixture of stains and water is drawn into a wastewater tank, keeping the fabric dry and clean. Fabric cleaning machines are highly effective for cleaning various fabric items such as carpets, upholstered furniture, cushions, pet beds, and window seat cushions. They are simple and convenient to operate, quickly and effectively completing the cleaning process.

[0003] For example, patent number CN117694804A discloses a multifunctional fabric cleaning machine, which includes a main body, a base, a wastewater tank, a clean water tank, cleaning components, and connecting pipes. The wastewater tank is equipped with an air inlet pipe, an air outlet pipe, a water level float, and a filter assembly. In the above structure, the clean water tank and wastewater tank are set up separately, resulting in more parts and higher manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the two tanks require two separate tank covers, and adding water and removing wastewater need to be done separately, which is inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a single-tank fabric cleaning machine, which overcomes the shortcomings of existing fabric cleaning machines that use two water tanks, resulting in complex structure, high manufacturing cost and inconvenient operation.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the aforementioned technical problem, this utility model provides a single-tank fabric washing machine, including a base and a base disposed at the lower end of the base. A water tank is installed on one side of the base, and a partition plate is provided inside the water tank to divide the inner cavity of the water tank into a clean water chamber and a wastewater chamber. A water tank cover for covering the clean water chamber and the wastewater chamber is detachably installed on the top of the water tank. Retractable insert plates are symmetrically installed inside the water tank cover. The water tank is provided with insertion holes, and the insert plates can be inserted into the insertion holes to lock the water tank cover inside the water tank. Sliding switches are symmetrically and spaced apart on the water tank cover. The sliding switches are connected to the insert plates and are used to drive the insert plates to disengage from the insertion holes, thereby unlocking the water tank cover.

[0008] In some embodiments, a spring is installed between the two insert plates, the spring always tending to move the insert plates toward the insertion hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the water tank cover includes a lower cover and an upper cover that are fixed to each other, and the insert plate is slidably installed between the lower cover and the upper cover; the insert plate is L-shaped, one end of its horizontal portion can be inserted into the insertion hole, and one end of its vertical portion is inserted into and fixed to the sliding switch.

[0010] In some embodiments, a brush head is also included, a connecting tube is mounted on the base, the brush head is connected to the connecting tube via a corrugated tube, and the base is provided with a winding section for winding the corrugated tube.

[0011] In some embodiments, an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are arranged at intervals in the sewage chamber. Both the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe are arranged vertically, and both have an air vent at their top ends. A float is installed at the upper end of the air outlet pipe, and the float is configured to close the air vent of the air outlet pipe when the water level in the sewage chamber reaches a preset threshold.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lower end of the air inlet pipe is connected to the connecting pipe; an air duct is provided inside the base, and the lower end of the air outlet pipe is connected to the air duct; a fan is installed inside the base, and the fan is connected to the air duct.

[0013] In some embodiments, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the clear water chamber, a water outlet valve is installed in the water outlet, a water pump is installed in the base, and the water outlet valve, the water pump and the connecting pipe are connected in sequence.

[0014] In some embodiments, a bracket is mounted on the base, and a U-shaped snap-fit ​​portion is provided on one side of the bracket, into which the brush head snaps. A winding portion for winding the power cord is provided on the other side of the bracket.

[0015] In some embodiments, a control panel is mounted on the top of the base, and the control panel is provided with an on / off switch and a speed adjustment switch.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water tank is made of a transparent material.

[0017] In some embodiments, the water tank cover has a water baffle located between the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe.

[0018] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects that at least one technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this specification can achieve include at least:

[0020] 1) The single-tank design divides the tank into a clean water chamber and a wastewater chamber by installing a partition plate inside the tank. This achieves two functions with only one tank, reducing the number of parts and thus effectively reducing manufacturing costs. The two water chambers share a tank cover, and the detachable tank cover on the top of the tank can cover both the clean water chamber and the wastewater chamber at the same time. Compared with the design of two separate tank covers, this design further simplifies the structure, reduces costs, and facilitates the operation of adding water and removing wastewater.

[0021] 2) Retractable inserts are symmetrically installed inside the water tank cover. The water tank cover is unlocked by driving the inserts out of the insertion holes through a sliding switch. The operation is simple and convenient, and the water tank cover can be opened and closed with one hand, which improves the efficiency of adding water and cleaning sewage. At the same time, a spring is installed between the two inserts so that the inserts always tend to move towards the insertion holes, ensuring that the water tank cover is securely locked inside the water tank and preventing accidental opening during use. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank cover in a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the water tank in a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the water tank in a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the internal structure of the base in a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the bottom of the water tank cover in a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the water tank cover and the water tank in a single-tank fabric cleaning machine according to this utility model;

[0033] The component names corresponding to the various labels in the attached figures are as follows: 1. Base; 11. Control panel; 2. Base; 201. Winding section; 202. Air duct; 3. Water tank; 301. Insertion hole; 31. Divider plate; 32. Clean water chamber; 321. Water outlet; 33. Sewage chamber; 331. Air inlet pipe; 332. Air outlet pipe; 333. Vent; 34. Float; 35. Water outlet valve; 4. Water tank cover; 401. Water baffle; 41. Insert plate; 42. Sliding switch; 43. Spring; 44. Lower shell of the tank cover; 45. Upper shell of the tank cover; 5. Brush head; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Fan; 8. Water pump; 9. Hanger; 901. U-shaped snap-fit ​​section; 902. Winding section. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. This application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this application. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] It should be noted that various aspects of embodiments within the scope of the appended claims are described below. It will be apparent that the aspects described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of forms, and any particular structure and / or function described herein is merely illustrative. Based on this application, those skilled in the art will understand that one aspect described herein can be implemented independently of any other aspect, and two or more of these aspects can be combined in various ways. For example, any number and aspects set forth herein can be used to implement the device and / or practice the method. Additionally, this device and / or method can be implemented using structures and / or functionalities other than one or more of the aspects set forth herein.

[0037] It should also be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this application. The illustrations only show the components related to this application and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0038] Additionally, specific details are provided in the following description to facilitate a thorough understanding of the examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that practice can be carried out without these specific details.

[0039] Combination Figures 1-10 As shown, this utility model provides a single-tank fabric washing machine, including a base 1 and a base 2 disposed at the lower end of the base 1. A water tank 3 is installed on one side of the base 1. A partition plate 31 is provided inside the water tank 3, dividing the inner cavity of the water tank 3 into a clean water chamber 32 and a wastewater chamber 33. A water tank cover 4 is detachably installed on the top of the water tank 3 to cover the clean water chamber 32 and the wastewater chamber 33. The water tank cover 4 can be fitted inside the water tank 3 and can be locked with the water tank 3. Retractable insert plates 41 are symmetrically installed inside the water tank cover 4. The water tank 3 is provided with insertion holes 301 that are adapted to the insert plates 41. The insert plates 41 can be inserted into the insertion holes 301, thereby locking the water tank cover 4 inside the water tank 3. At this time, the water tank cover 4 is fixed to the water tank 3. The water tank cover 4 is symmetrically and spaced apart by sliding switches 42. The sliding switches 42 are connected to the insert plates 41 and are used to drive the insert plates 41 to disengage from the insertion holes 301, thereby unlocking the water tank cover 4. When removing the water tank cover 4, the two sliding switches 42 are brought together towards the center. The sliding switches 42 drive the corresponding insert plates 41 to slide, and the insert plates 41 disengage from the insertion holes 301. After unlocking, the water tank cover 4 can be removed. The operation is simple.

[0040] This structure employs a single-tank design, dividing the inner cavity into a clean water chamber and a wastewater chamber by setting a partition plate inside the tank. It achieves two functions with only one tank, reducing the number of parts and thus effectively lowering manufacturing costs. The two water chambers share a common tank cover, and the detachable tank cover on the top of the tank can simultaneously cover the clean water chamber and the wastewater chamber. Compared to the design of two separate tank covers, this further simplifies the structure, reduces costs, and facilitates the operation of adding water and removing wastewater.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a spring 43 is installed between the two insert plates 41, and the spring 43 always tends to move the insert plates 41 toward the insertion hole 301. In this structure, retractable insert plates are symmetrically installed inside the water tank cover. The water tank cover is unlocked by driving the insert plates out of the insertion hole through a sliding switch. The operation is simple and convenient, and the water tank cover can be opened and closed with one hand, which improves the efficiency of adding water and cleaning sewage. At the same time, the spring installed between the two insert plates makes the insert plates always tend to move toward the insertion hole. In the locked state, the spring can keep the insert plates in the locked state, ensuring that the water tank cover is firmly locked in the water tank and preventing accidental opening during use.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the water tank cover 4 includes a lower cover 44 and an upper cover 45 that are fixed to each other. An insert plate 41 is slidably installed between the lower cover 44 and the upper cover 45. The insert plate 41 is L-shaped and includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion perpendicularly disposed at one end of the horizontal portion. One end of the horizontal portion of the insert plate 41 can be inserted into the insertion hole 301, and the upper end of the vertical portion of the insert plate 41 is inserted and fixed to the sliding switch 42.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the system also includes a brush head 5, a connecting pipe 6 mounted on the base 2, and the brush head 5 connected to the connecting pipe 6 via a corrugated pipe (not shown in the figure). The base 2 is provided with a winding section 201 for winding the corrugated pipe. The brush head 5 is existing technology and will not be described further in this embodiment. In this structure, the winding section 201 on the base 2 for winding the corrugated pipe ensures neat storage of the corrugated pipe, preventing messy tangling from affecting use and facilitating storage.

[0044] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, an air inlet pipe 331 and an air outlet pipe 332 are spaced apart within the sewage chamber 33. Both the air inlet pipe 331 and the air outlet pipe 332 are arranged vertically, and each has a vent 333 at its top. The upper ends of the air inlet pipe 331 and the air outlet pipe 332 are connected to the sewage chamber 33 through their vent 333. A float 34 is installed at the upper end of the air outlet pipe 332. The float 34 can rise under the buoyancy of water. The float 34 is configured to close the vent 333 of the air outlet pipe 332 when the water level in the sewage chamber 33 reaches a preset threshold. The air inlet pipe 331, the air outlet pipe 332, and the water tank 3 are an integrated structure.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 as well as Figures 6 to 8As shown, the lower end of the air inlet pipe 331 is connected to the connecting pipe 6; an air duct 202 is provided inside the base 2, and the lower end of the air outlet pipe 332 is connected to the air duct 202; a fan 7 is installed inside the base 1, and the fan 7 is connected to the air duct 202. When the fan 7 is turned on, both the air duct 202 and the sewage chamber 33 are under negative pressure. During use, air passes through the brush head 5, connecting pipe 6, air inlet pipe 331, sewage chamber 33 and air duct 202 in sequence before being discharged. The cleaning sewage that is sucked in along with the air passes through the brush head 5, connecting pipe 6 and air inlet pipe 331 and is stored in the sewage chamber 33. When the water level in the sewage chamber 33 reaches a preset threshold, the float 34 closes the vent 333 of the air outlet pipe 332, the negative pressure state in the sewage chamber 33 is interrupted and sewage is no longer sucked in, effectively preventing sewage overflow and ensuring the safety and stability of the equipment.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the bottom of the clean water chamber 32 is provided with a water outlet 321, and a water outlet valve 35 is installed inside the water outlet 321. A water pump 8 is installed inside the base 2. The water outlet valve 35, the water pump 8, and the connecting pipe 6 are connected in sequence. In this structure, the water outlet 321 at the bottom of the clean water chamber 32 is equipped with a water outlet valve 35. The water pump 8 delivers the mixture of clean water and detergent to the connecting pipe 6, and finally to the brush head 5 for cleaning. The blower 7 is connected to the air outlet pipe 332 through the air duct 202, which can quickly extract the air from the sewage chamber 33 to form a negative pressure, which is conducive to sucking the sewage and stains at the brush head 5 into the sewage chamber 33, ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, a bracket 9 is mounted on the base 1. A U-shaped latching part 901 is provided on one side of the bracket 9. The bracket 9 and the U-shaped latching part 901 are integral plastic components, giving the U-shaped latching part 901 a certain degree of elasticity. The brush head 5 can be latched into the U-shaped latching part 901. A winding part 902 for winding the power cord is provided on the other side of the bracket 9. With this structure, the U-shaped latching part 901 on one side of the bracket 9 can latch the brush head 5, while the winding part 902 on the other side is used to wind the power cord, facilitating the storage and organization of the brush head and power cord, making the overall equipment layout more reasonable and operation more convenient.

[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, a control panel 11 is installed at the top of the base 1. The control panel 11 has an on / off switch and a speed control button. The speed control button is used to adjust the power of the water pump and the fan, thereby adjusting the cleaning rate. In this structure, the control panel 11 installed at the top of the base 1 has an on / off switch and a speed control button, which allows users to quickly turn the equipment on or off and adjust the cleaning speed according to different cleaning needs, thus improving the user experience.

[0049] In some embodiments, the water tank 3 is made of transparent material; with the water tank 3 made of transparent material, the user can intuitively observe the water level in the clean water chamber 32 and the sewage chamber 33, and perform water addition and sewage cleaning operations in a timely manner, so as to avoid affecting the cleaning work due to water shortage or sewage reaching its maximum capacity.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a water baffle 401 is provided on the water tank cover 4 between the air inlet pipe 331 and the air outlet pipe 332. The addition of the water baffle 401 can prevent sewage from entering the sewage chamber 33 and being directly sucked into the blower by the air outlet pipe 332, which would cause machine malfunction and ensure the safety and stability of use.

[0051] In this specification, the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the descriptions of the embodiments described later are relatively simple, and relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the foregoing embodiments.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A single-tank fabric washing machine, comprising a base (1) and a base (2) disposed at the lower end of the base (1), characterized in that: A water tank (3) is installed on one side of the base (1). A partition plate (31) is provided inside the water tank (3). The partition plate (31) divides the inner cavity of the water tank (3) into a clean water cavity (32) and a sewage cavity (33). A water tank cover (4) is detachably installed on the top of the water tank (3) to cover the clean water cavity (32) and the sewage cavity (33). A retractable insert plate (41) is symmetrically installed inside the water tank cover (4). A plug hole (301) is provided on the water tank (3). The insert plate (41) can be inserted into the plug hole (301) so that the water tank cover (4) is locked inside the water tank (3). A sliding switch (42) is symmetrically and spaced on the water tank cover (4). The sliding switch (42) is connected to the insert plate (41) and is used to drive the insert plate (41) to disengage from the plug hole (301) so as to unlock the water tank cover (4).

2. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (43) is installed between the two insert plates (41), and the spring (43) always tends to move the insert plates (41) toward the insertion hole (301).

3. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank cover (4) includes a lower cover shell (44) and an upper cover shell (45) that are fixed to each other. The insert plate (41) is slidably installed between the lower cover shell (44) and the upper cover shell (45). The insert plate (41) is L-shaped, with one end of its horizontal part being inserted into the insertion hole (301) and one end of its vertical part being inserted into and fixed to the sliding switch (42).

4. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a brush head (5), a connecting pipe (6) is installed on the base (2), the brush head (5) is connected to the connecting pipe (6) through a corrugated pipe, and the base (2) is provided with a winding part (201) for winding the corrugated pipe.

5. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sewage chamber (33) is provided with an air inlet pipe (331) and an air outlet pipe (332) at intervals. Both the air inlet pipe (331) and the air outlet pipe (332) are arranged vertically, and both have an air vent (333) at their top ends. A float (34) is installed at the upper end of the air outlet pipe (332). The float (34) is configured to close the air vent (333) of the air outlet pipe (332) when the water level in the sewage chamber (33) reaches a preset threshold.

6. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the air inlet pipe (331) is connected to the connecting pipe (6); the base (2) is provided with an air duct (202), and the lower end of the air outlet pipe (332) is connected to the air duct (202); a fan (7) is installed in the base (1), and the fan (7) is connected to the air duct (202).

7. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the clear water chamber (32) is provided with a water outlet (321), a water outlet valve (35) is installed in the water outlet (321), a water pump (8) is installed in the base (2), and the water outlet valve (35), the water pump (8) and the connecting pipe (6) are connected in sequence.

8. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A bracket (9) is installed on the base (1). A U-shaped snap-fit ​​part (901) is provided on one side of the bracket (9), and the brush head (5) is snapped into the U-shaped snap-fit ​​part (901). A winding part (902) for winding the power cord is provided on the other side of the bracket (9).

9. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is equipped with a control panel (11), which has an on / off switch and a speed control switch; the water tank (3) is made of transparent material.

10. The single-tank fabric washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water tank cover (4) has a water baffle (401) located between the air inlet pipe (331) and the air outlet pipe (332).

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