A washing machine with a microfiber filter assembly

Abstract

The washing machine according to the present invention comprises an outer body; a drum (D) located in the outer body; a filter assembly (T) which is configured to filter the cleaning fluid circulated in the drum (D) during the cleaning process from microfiber particles; and a detection unit which detects the material type of textile products inside the drum (D), wherein the filter assembly (T) comprises a body (B) in the form of a closed box; a filtering element (F) located in the body (B), dividing the body (B) as a first compartment (B1) and a second compartment (B2), and configured to filter the microfiber particles contained in the cleaning fluid in the body (B); a first filter member (F1) having a filter hole of a first width; a second filter member (F2) having a filter hole of a second width different from the first width; a guiding assembly which directs the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) so that it is filtered by the first filter member (F1) or the second filter member (F2), and returned to the drum (D). The washing machine also comprises a control unit controlling the guiding assembly to direct the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) so as to be filtered by the first filter member (F1) or the second filter member (F2), according to the data received from the detection unit.

Description

[0001] A WASHING MACHINE WITH A MICROFIBER FILTER ASSEMBLY

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a washing machine with a microfiber filter assembly. of the Invention

[0004] Washing machines especially for cleaning textile products generally comprise at least one outer body and at least one drum located in the outer body so as to rotate around an axis. During a cleaning process carried out in washing machines, a cleaning fluid in the drum (such a cleaning fluid can be water from a source (e.g. the mains) and / or a water containing a cleaning agent such as detergent, softener, etc.) is circulated by a pump, and following the completion of the cleaning process, the waste water is drained from the drum, as well as the washing machine. During a cleaning process, the pump is operated at certain periods and the textile products in the drum are cleaned (such as washing and / or rinsing) by rotating the drum. During such a cleaning process for removing dirt and wastes from the textile products, microfiber particles may be separated from textile products especially made of synthetic materials. These microfiber particles, also referred as fluff, can be removed from the drum together with the drained cleaning fluid. However, during removal from the drum, it is possible that these microfiber particles reach the waste water treatment plants through the main drainage line and these particles, which can be too small to be seen with the naked eye, may not be separated from the water in the wastewater treatment plants and may mix with water resources, such as sea and river. These microfiber particles can cause serious problems in terms of living health. For this reason, it should be prevented from reaching any water source, including waste water, as much as possible. In this context, filter assemblies can be used in washing machines, which allow microfiber particles to be filtered during the draining process. However, since these filter assemblies only performs filtering during the draining process, the accumulation of microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid used in the cleaning process in the drum cannot be prevented. This may adversely affect the cleaning performance of textile products. In addition, the filtration carried out during the draining process may be insufficient in terms of filtering microfiber particles, causing the filter assemblies used in the draining process to be filled in a shorter time.

[0005] Brief Description of the Invention

[0006] The washing machine according to the present invention comprises at least one outer body; at least one drum located in the outer body so as to rotate around an axis, in which cleaning processes for textile products are carried out by means of a cleaning fluid; at least one filter assembly which is configured to filter the cleaning fluid circulated in the drum during the cleaning process from microfiber particles, and comprises:

[0007] • at least one body in the form of a closed box;

[0008] • at least one filtering element located in said body and configured to filter the microfiber particles contained in the cleaning fluid in the body, wherein the filtering element divides the body into at least two compartments, at least a first compartment by which the cleaning fluid in the drum enters the body, and at least a second compartment by which the cleaning fluid inside the body is filtered and returned to the drum;

[0009] • at least a first filter member in the filtering element, which filters microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid entering the body, and has at least one filter hole of a first width;

[0010] • at least a second filter member in the filtering element, which filters microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid entering the body, and has at least one filter hole of a second width different from the first width, wherein the second filter member is located on one side of the first filter member;

[0011] • at least one guiding assembly which directs the cleaning fluid in the drum so that it enters the body so as to be filtered by the first filter member or the second filter member, and returned to the drum; at least one detection unit which detects the material type of textile products inside the drum; and at least one control unit controlling the guiding assembly to direct the cleaning fluid in the drum so as to be filtered by the first filter member or the second filter member, according to the data received from the detection unit.

[0012] Thanks to the washing machine according to the present invention, the cleaning fluid for cleaning the textile products can be filtered according to the microfiber particle thicknesses of the textile products in the drum during a cleaning period. Therefore, both textile products can be cleaned with a cleaner cleaning fluid and the amount of microfiber particles in the drained cleaning fluid can be reduced. In this way, an eco-friendly washing machine with an improved washing performance can be obtained.

[0013] Object of the Invention

[0014] An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine for filtering microfiber particles separated from textile products during a cleaning process.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine for filtering microfiber particles, especially during a cleaning process carried out in the drum.

[0016] A further object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine with an increased filtering efficiency for microfiber particles.

[0017] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine with a microfiber filter assembly provided the door.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine with an increased efficiency for the cleaning process carried out in the drum.

[0019] Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine with a practical and reliable microfiber filter assembly that is easy to manufacture and install.

[0020] Description of the Drawings

[0021] Exemplary embodiments of the washing machine according to the present invention are illustrated in the attached drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a side sectional view of an embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0023] Figure 2 is a side sectional view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention. Figure 3 is a side sectional view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0024] Figure 4 is a side sectional view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0025] Figure 5 is a side sectional view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0026] Figure 6 is a side sectional view of an embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0027] Figure 7 is a side sectional view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0028] Figure 8 is a side sectional view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0029] Figure 9 is a schematic view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0030] Figure 10 is a schematic view of another embodiment of the filter assembly in the washing machine according to the invention.

[0031] All the parts illustrated in figures are individually assigned a reference numeral and the corresponding terms of these numbers are listed below:

[0032] Door (K)

[0033] Door glass (G)

[0034] Spray element (P)

[0035] Body (B)

[0036] First compartment (B1)

[0037] Second compartment (B2)

[0038] Drum (D)

[0039] Filter assembly (T)

[0040] Filtering element (F)

[0041] First filter member (F1)

[0042] Second filter member (F2)

[0043] Flap (1)

[0044] Movement element (2)

[0045] Wall (3) First line (4a)

[0046] Second line (4b)

[0047] Guiding element (5)

[0048] First pump (6a)

[0049] Second pump (6b)

[0050] Description of the Invention

[0051] Washing machines generally comprise at least one outer body; at least one drum located in the outer body so as to rotate around an axis; and at least one door controlling access to the drum. The cleaning processes in washing machines are carried out in the drum by means of a cleaning fluid, wherein said cleaning fluid is circulated during the cleaning process while rotating the drum around said axis in accordance with the cleaning process. In these cleaning processes, while the dirt and residues in the textile products are removed from the textile products, the microfiber particles, also called fluff, may be separated from the textile products and mix with the cleaning fluid. In order to prevent microfiber particles separated from textile products from mixing into water sources, washing machines may have filter assemblies that filter the drained cleaning fluid.

[0052] However, since these filter assemblies only performs filtering during the draining process, they do not contribute to the cleaning efficiency of the microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid during the cleaning process. Moreover, filtering only during the draining process may be insufficient in terms of preventing microfiber particles from mixing into water sources, and the filter assemblies can fill up in a short time, which may lead to a decrease in the working performance of the washing machines over time. Accordingly, the present invention provides a washing machine for solving said problems.

[0053] The washing machine according to the present invention, as illustrated in figures 1-10, comprises at least one outer body; at least one drum (D) located in the outer body so as to rotate around an axis, in which cleaning processes for textile products are carried out by means of a cleaning fluid (such a cleaning fluid can only be water and / or water with a cleaning agent such as detergent, softener, etc.). The washing machine according to the invention further comprises at least one filter assembly (T) which is configured to filter the cleaning fluid circulated in the drum (D) during the cleaning process from microfiber particles, and comprises: • at least one body (B) in the form of a closed box;

[0054] • at least one filtering element (F) located in said body (B) and configured to filter the microfiber particles contained in the cleaning fluid in the body (B), wherein the filtering element (F) divides the body (B) into at least two compartments, at least a first compartment (B1) by which the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) enters the body (B), and at least a second compartment (B2) by which the cleaning fluid inside the body (B) is filtered and returned to the drum (D);

[0055] • at least a first filter member (F1) in the filtering element (F), which filters microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid entering the body (B), and has at least one filter hole (preferably a plurality of filter holes) of a first width;

[0056] • at least a second filter member (F2) in the filtering element (F), which filters microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid entering the body (B), and has at least one filter hole (preferably a plurality of filter holes) of a second width different from the first width (e.g. larger than first width or smaller than first width), wherein the second filter member (F2) is located on one side of the first filter member (F1);

[0057] • at least one guiding assembly which directs the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) so that it enters the body (B) so as to be filtered by the first filter member (F1) or the second filter member (F2), and returned to the drum (D); at least one detection unit which detects the material type (in other words, the thickness of possible microfiber particles from textile products) of textile products inside the drum (D); and at least one control unit controlling the guiding assembly to direct the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) so as to be filtered by the first filter member (F1) or the second filter member (F2), according to the data received from the detection unit.

[0058] In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a user places the textile products into the drum (D) for cleaning, and runs the washing machine. After the washing machine is operated, the microfiber particle structure of the textile products in the drum (D) is determined by means of the detection unit, and in accordance with this determination, the control unit controls the guiding assembly so that the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) is passed through the appropriate filter member so as to be filtered by the filter assembly (T). The microfiber particles separated from the textile products and mix into the cleaning fluid during a cleaning process vary in thickness according to the materials of the textile products that are subject to the cleaning process. Accordingly, the thickness of the microfiber particles separated from the textile products can be the same or different. When the textile products in the drum (D) have mixed microfiber particle characteristics (in other words, when the thickness of the microfiber particles separated from the textile products are different from each other), the control unit controls the guiding assembly based on the thinnest microfiber particle and enables that the cleaning fluid is filtered through a filter piece whose filter hole has a smaller width than the other. The cleaning fluid, which is circulated during the cleaning process in the washing machine of the invention, is first passed through the filter assembly (T) and then returned to the drum (D). Thus, the cleaning efficiency of textile products can be increased by ensuring that the textile products are cleaned with a cleaning fluid free from microfiber particles. In addition, such a filtering during the cleaning process leads to a much smaller amount of microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid drained from the drum (D), and thus more durable filtering elements can be achieved for use in the draining process. In addition, the possibility of microfiber particles mixing through the drain line to the water sources can be minimized, and a reliable and long-lasting washing machine can be obtained, which is easy to manufacture and use.

[0059] In an embodiment of the invention illustrated in figures 1 and 2, the guiding assembly comprises at least one wall (3) located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2); at least one spray element (P) (e.g. a nozzle) which sprays the circulated cleaning fluid so that it enters the first compartment (B1) through at least one inlet hole in the first compartment (B1); at least one flap (1) configured to allow the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) to move to the first section or the second section, wherein the flap (1) has at least a first position which allows the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) to move into the first section, and at least a second position which prevents the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) from moving into the first section and allows it to move to the second section, wherein the flap (1) is preferably rotatable around an axis for switching to the first position and / or second position; and at least one movement element (2), preferably comprising at least one motor, configured to move the flap (1) between the first position and the second position. In this embodiment, the flap (1) is preferably connected on one side to said movement element (2), preferably in a rotatable manner, and the flap (1) can move by means of said movement element (2) such that a second side opposite to its first side approaches the wall (3) and moves away from the wall (3). When the flap (1) is in the second position, said second side is in the closest position to the wall (3) (and preferably contacts the wall (3) so as to prevent the passage of the cleaning fluid into the first section), and the flap (1) is located opposite to said inlet hole, extending between the movement element (2) and the wall (3) (preferably in the form of a plate) and directing the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) through the inlet hole to the second section. In this second position of the flap (1) as shown in figure 1 , the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) through the inlet hole is directed towards the second section by hitting the flap (1) and is filtered through the second filter member (F2) in the second section, thereby passing to the second compartment (B2) and returning to the drum (D). In the first position of the flap (1) as shown in figure 2, said second side is in the farthest position from the wall (3), and the inlet hole is positioned such that the cleaning fluid sprayed by the spray element (P) can reach the first section by passing between the wall (3) and the movement element (2). When the flap (1) is in the first position, the cleaning fluid from the spray element (P) reaches the first section by passing through the inlet hole and is filtered through the first filter member (F1), thereby passing to the second compartment (B2) and returning to the drum (D). Thus, the cleaning fluid can be filtered by means of a suitable filter member, depending on the thickness of the microfiber particles in the textile products in the drum (D).

[0060] In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in figures 3 and 4, the guiding assembly comprises at least one wall (3) preferably extending upwards from the filtering element (F) and located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas preferably isolated from each other, as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2); at least a first inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the first section; at least a second inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the second section; at least one spray element (P) (e.g. a nozzle) spraying the cleaning fluid, which is drawn from the drum (D) for circulation, through the first inlet hole or the second inlet hole so that it enters the first compartment (B1), wherein the spray element (P) has a first position for spraying the cleaning fluid towards the first inlet opening and a second position for spraying the cleaning fluid towards the second inlet opening, wherein the spray element (P) can preferably rotate around an axis for switching to the first position and / or the second position; at least one movement element (2), preferably comprising at least one motor, which is configured to provide movement of the spray element (P) between the first position and the second position. In this embodiment, the spray element (P) is preferably connected on a first side thereof to said movement element (2), preferably in a rotatable manner, and sprays the cleaning fluid through a second side opposite to the first side. When the spray element (P) is in the first position, the second side thereof sprays the cleaning fluid towards the first inlet hole. The cleaning fluid entering the first section of the first compartment (B1) through the first inlet hole is filtered by the first filter member (F1) and returned into the drum (D) from the second section (B2). When the spray element (P) is in the second position, the second side thereof sprays the cleaning fluid towards the second inlet hole. The cleaning fluid entering the second section of the first compartment (B1) through the second inlet hole is filtered by the second filter member (F2) and returned into the drum (D) from the second section (B2). When the detection unit determines the thickness of the microfiber particles and the control unit determines the filter member (first filter member (F1) or second filter member (F2)) that will filter the microfiber particles of this thickness, the spray element (P) is moved by means of the movement element (2) to spray the cleaning fluid towards the inlet hole (first inlet hole or second inlet hole) which provides the passage of the cleaning fluid to the section (first section or second section of the first compartment (B1)) having the corresponding filter member. Thus, the spray element (P) is moved to the first position or the second position, and the cleaning fluid can be filtered through the appropriate filter member, depending on the thickness of the microfiber particles in the textile products in the drum (D).

[0061] In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in figures 5-8, the guiding assembly comprises at least one wall (3) preferably extending upwards from the filtering element (F) and located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas preferably isolated from each other, as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2); at least a first inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the first section; at least a second inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the second section; at least two spray elements (P) (e.g. nozzles), at least one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the first inlet hole to enter the first section of the first compartment (B1), and at least another one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the second inlet hole to enter the second section of the first compartment (B1); at least a first line (4a) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the first inlet hole; at least a second line (4b) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the second inlet hole; at least one guiding element (5) which directs the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the first line (4a) or the second line (4b) so as to be filtered by the corresponding filter member according to the detected microfiber particle thickness. In this embodiment, when the cleaning fluid is determined to be filtered by the first filter member (F1) as a result of the determination, said guiding element (5), as shown in figure 5 and figure 7, is moved to a first position so that the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation is sprayed towards the first inlet hole, so as to ensure its passage to the first line (4a) and to prevent its passage to the second line (4b). In turn, when the cleaning fluid is determined to be filtered by the second filter member (F2), said guiding element (5), as illustrated in figure 6 and figure 8, is moved to a second position so that the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation is sprayed towards the second inlet hole, so as to ensure its passage to the second line (4b) and to prevent its passage to the first line (4a). The guiding element (5) is connected with the control unit and may be a valve which can be moved to the first position or to the second position so as to direct the cleaning fluid to the first line (4a) or the second line (4b) according to the signal received from the control unit (for example, according to the current value supplied from the control unit). Yet in another embodiment, the guiding element (5) is connected with the control unit and may be a three-way thermoactuator which can be moved to the first position or the second position so as to direct the cleaning fluid to the first line (4a) or the second line (4b) according to the signal received from the control unit (for example, depending on whether current is supplied from the control unit). In this embodiment, the guiding element (5) can have a third position so that the cleaning fluid is sprayed through all the spray elements (P). For example, when the microfiber particle thickness in the textile products in the drum (D) is greater than both the width of the filter hole of the first filter member (F1) and the width of the filter hole of the second filter member (F2), both filter members can be used for filtration and thus the filter element (F) can be filled in a longer time, thus prolonging the period of use and maintenance (for example, cleaning the filter members).

[0062] In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in figures 9 and 10, the guiding assembly comprises at least one wall (3) preferably extending upwards from the filtering element (F) and located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas preferably isolated from each other, as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2); at least a first inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the first section; at least a second inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the second section; at least two spray elements (P) (e.g. nozzles), at least one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the first inlet hole to enter the first section of the first compartment (B1), and at least another one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the second inlet hole to enter the second section of the first compartment (B1); at least a first line (4a) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the first inlet hole; at least a second line (4b) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the second inlet hole; at least a first pump (6a) which is located in the first line (4a) and controls the passage of the cleaning fluid through the first line (4a) according to the command received from the control unit; at least a second pump (6b) which is located in the second line (4b) and controls the passage of cleaning fluid through the second line (4b) according to the command received from the control unit. In this embodiment, when the cleaning fluid is determined to be filtered by the first filter member (F1) as a result of the determination, the control unit activates the first pump (6a) for circulation (in which case the second pump (6b) does not operate), and the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) is drawn from the drum (D) by means of the first pump (6a) and passed through the first line (4a) so as to be sprayed towards the first inlet hole. In turn, when the cleaning fluid is determined to be filtered by the second filter member (F2), the controller activates the second pump (6b) for circulation (in which case the first pump (6a) does not operate), and the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) is drawn from the drum (D) by means of the second pump (6b), and passed through the second line (4b) so as to be sprayed towards the second inlet hole. Thus, the cleaning fluid can be filtered by means of a suitable filter member, depending on the thickness of the microfiber particles in the textile products in the drum (D). In this embodiment, the number of pumps used in the filter assembly (T) is preferably at least equal to the number of spray elements (P) that spray the cleaning fluid.

[0063] In another preferred alternative embodiment of the invention, the washing machine comprises at least one door (K) for controlling access into the drum (T), wherein the body (B) is located on said door (K), preferably on an upper part of the cleaning fluid contained in the drum (D) when the drum (T) is stationary. Thus, an effective filtration can be achieved for the cleaning fluid in the drum (D). In this embodiment, the door (D) preferably comprises at least one door glass (G) extending into the drum (D), wherein the body (B) is located on an upper side of this door glass (G) and has a form to visually complement the door glass.

[0064] Thanks to the washing machine according to the present invention, the cleaning fluid for cleaning the textile products can be filtered according to the microfiber particle thicknesses of the textile products in the drum (D) during a cleaning period. Therefore, both textile products can be cleaned with a cleaner cleaning fluid and the amount of microfiber particles in the drained cleaning fluid can be reduced. In this way, an eco- friendly washing machine with an improved washing performance can be obtained.

Claims

CLAIMS A washing machine comprising at least one outer body; at least one drum (D) located in the outer body so as to rotate around an axis, in which cleaning processes for textile products are carried out by means of a cleaning fluid, characterized by comprising at least one filter assembly (T) which is configured to filter the cleaning fluid circulated in the drum (D) during the cleaning process from microfiber particles, and comprises:• at least one body (B) in the form of a closed box;• at least one filtering element (F) located in said body (B) and configured to filter the microfiber particles contained in the cleaning fluid in the body (B), wherein the filtering element (F) divides the body (B) into at least two compartments, at least a first compartment (B1) by which the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) enters the body (B), and at least a second compartment (B2) by which the cleaning fluid inside the body (B) is filtered and returned to the drum (D);• at least a first filter member (F1) in the filtering element (F), which filters microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid entering the body (B), and has at least one filter hole of a first width;• at least a second filter member (F2) in the filtering element (F), which filters microfiber particles in the cleaning fluid entering the body (B), and has at least one filter hole of a second width different from the first width, wherein the second filter member (F2) is located on one side of the first filter member (F1);• at least one guiding assembly which directs the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) so that it enters the body (B) so as to be filtered by the first filter member (F1) or the second filter member (F2), and returned to the drum (D); and comprising at least one detection unit which detects the material type of textile products inside the drum (D); and at least one control unit controlling the guiding assembly to direct the cleaning fluid in the drum (D) so as to be filtered by the first filter member (F1) or the second filter member (F2), according to the data received from the detection unit.A washing machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the guiding assembly comprises:• at least one wall (3) located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2);• at least one spray element (P) which sprays the circulated cleaning fluid so that it enters the first compartment (B1) through at least one inlet hole in the first compartment (B1);• at least one flap (1) configured to allow the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) to move to the first section or the second section, wherein the flap (1) has at least a first position which allows the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) to move into the first section, and at least a second position which prevents the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) from moving into the first section and allows it to move to the second section; and• at least one movement element (2) configured to move the flap (1) between the first position and the second position. A washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that the movement element (2) comprises at least one motor. A washing machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that the flap (1) is rotatable around an axis for switching to the first position and / or second position. A washing machine according to any of the claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the flap (1) is connected, on a first side thereof, with said movement element (2) such that a second side opposite to its first side approaches the wall (3) and moves away from the wall (3). A washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that when the flap (1) is in the second position, said second side is in the closest position to the wall (3);and the flap (1) is located opposite to said inlet hole, extending between the movement element (2) and the wall (3) and directing the cleaning fluid entering the first compartment (B1) through the inlet hole to the second section.

7. A washing machine according to claim 5 or claim 6, characterized in that when the flap (1) is in the first position, said second side is in the farthest position from the wall (3), and the inlet hole is positioned such that the cleaning fluid sprayed by the spray element (P) can reach the first section by passing between the wall (3) and the movement element (2).

8. A washing machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the guiding assembly comprises:• at least one wall (3) located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2);• at least a first inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the first section;• at least a second inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the second section;• at least one spray element (P) spraying the cleaning fluid, which is drawn from the drum (D) for circulation, through the first inlet hole or the second inlet hole so that it enters the first compartment (B1), wherein the spray element (P) has a first position for spraying the cleaning fluid towards the first inlet opening and a second position for spraying the cleaning fluid towards the second inlet opening;• at least one movement element (2) which is configured to provide movement of the spray element (P) between the first position and the second position.

9. A washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that said wall (3) is located in the first compartment (B1) so that the first section and the second section are isolated from each other.1510. A washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that the movement element (2) comprises at least one motor.

11. A washing machine according to claim 8 or claim 10, characterized in that the spray element (P) can rotate around an axis for switching to the first position and / or the second position.

12. A washing machine according to any of the claims 8 to 11 , characterized in that the spray element (P) is connected, on a first side thereof, with the moving element (2) and sprays the cleaning fluid through a second side opposite to the first side.

13. A washing machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the guiding assembly comprises:• at least one wall (3) located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2);• at least a first inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the first section;• at least a second inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the second section;• at least two spray elements (P), at least one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the first inlet hole to enter the first section of the first compartment (B1), and at least another one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the second inlet hole to enter the second section of the first compartment (B1);• at least a first line (4a) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the first inlet hole;• at least a second line (4b) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the second inlet hole;16• at least one guiding element (5) which directs the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the first line (4a) or the second line (4b) so as to be filtered by the corresponding filter member according to the detected microfiber particle thickness. A washing machine according to claim 13, characterized in that said wall (3) is located in the first compartment (B1) so that the first section and the second section are isolated from each other. A washing machine according to claim 13, characterized in that the guiding element (5) has at least a first position which enables the passage of the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation to the first line (4a) and prevents its passage to the second line (4b), so that the cleaning fluid is sprayed towards the first inlet hole; and at least a second position which enables the passage of the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation to the second line (4b) and prevents its passage to the first line (4a), so that the cleaning fluid is sprayed towards the second inlet hole. A washing machine according to claim 15, characterized in that the guiding element (5) is connected with the control unit. A washing machine according to claim 16, characterized in that the guiding element (5) is a valve which can be moved to the first position or to the second position so as to direct the cleaning fluid to the first line (4a) or the second line (4b) according to the signal received from the control unit. A washing machine according to claim 16, characterized in that the guiding element (5) is a three-way thermoactuator which can be moved to the first position or the second position so as to direct the cleaning fluid to the first line (4a) or the second line (4b) according to the signal received from the control unit. A washing machine according to any of the claims 15 to 18, characterized in that the guiding element (5) has a third position so that the cleaning fluid is sprayed through all the spray elements (P).1720. A washing machine according to claim 1 , characterized in that the guiding assembly comprises:• at least one wall (3) located in the first compartment (B1) so as to separate the first filter member (F1) and the second filter member (F2) from each other and to divide the first compartment (B1) into at least two separate areas as at least a first section containing the first filter member (F1) and at least a second section containing the second filter member (F2);• at least a first inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the first section;• at least a second inlet hole located in the body (B) to allow the circulated cleaning fluid to pass to the second section;• at least two spray elements (P), at least one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the first inlet hole to enter the first section of the first compartment (B1), and at least another one of which sprays the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) for circulation through the second inlet hole to enter the second section of the first compartment (B1);• at least a first line (4a) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the first inlet hole;• at least a second line (4b) which conveys the cleaning fluid drawn from the drum (D) to the spray element (P) spraying towards the second inlet hole;• at least a first pump (6a) which is located in the first line (4a) and controls the passage of the cleaning fluid through the first line (4a) according to the command received from the control unit;• at least a second pump (6b) which is located in the second line (4b) and controls the passage of cleaning fluid through the second line (4b) according to the command received from the control unit.

21. A washing machine according to claim 20, characterized in that said wall (3) is located in the first compartment (B1) so that the first section and the second section are isolated from each other.1822. A washing machine according to claim 20, characterized in that the number of pumps used in the filter assembly (T) is at least equal to the number of spray elements (P) that spray the cleaning fluid.

23. A washing machine according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one door (K) for controlling access into the drum (D).

24. A washing machine according to claim 23, characterized in that the body (B) is located on said door (K).

25. A washing machine according to claim 23 or claim 24, characterized in that the body (B) is located on said door (K), on an upper part of the cleaning fluid contained in the drum (D) when the drum (T) is stationary.

26. A washing machine according to claim 23, characterized in that the door (D) comprises at least one door glass (G) extending into the drum (D).

27. A washing machine according to claim 26, characterized in that the body (B) is located on an upper part of the door glass (G).19

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