A system for manually adjusting the gas concentration in the washing machine
The system for manually adjusting gas concentration in washing machines addresses uncontrollable pressure issues by using a pressure gauge and adjustable valve, improving production efficiency and safety while reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- GB2023009620
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-12-31
- Filing Date
- 2021-12-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-12-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing washing machine systems face issues with uncontrollable gas pressure leading to door deformation, reduced lock lifespan, gas leakage, and worker safety hazards, increasing costs and time due to processing multiple machines.
A system for manually adjusting gas concentration using a pressure gauge, adjustable pressure valve, and actuated stainless valve to control gas pressure within the washing drum, allowing for precise control of nitrogen, ozone, or oxygen density.
Enables efficient gas pressure management, reducing production time and costs, enhancing lock durability, and ensuring worker safety by preventing gas leakage.
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Abstract
Description
Technological Field: The invention relates in particular to the adjustment of the gas concentration in a manual washing machine used to detect and control the density of air and gas in an industrial washing machine. State of the Art: Currently, gases are used in the washing machine for decolorization of textiles, fibers, fabrics and clothing products, as well as for bleaching processes technically and decoratively. According to this usage, different devices and different process steps can be followed. Due to the odor and oxidizing properties of the gas, its use becomes limited and harmful due to the harmful effects it has on both employees and the environment. The methods used in the existing systems are aimed at eliminating the harmful effects of gas on employees and the environment. But there has not been a way forward, especially in this regard. Gas is injected under pressure from a tank located outside the washing machine in existing systems into the washing machine. Thus, more than one machine is also processed. This extends the time of the transaction to be performed and increases the cost and labor force because more than one machine is also processed. Therefore, the existing systems are progressing gradually or gradually. The biggest problem in these systems is that the pressure created by the gas inside cannot be kept under control. Because of this situation, excessive pressure in the washing drum of the washing machine causes the locks on the door of the washing machine to open. This situation both deforms the locks caused by the forcing of the locks, shortening the life of the locks, and causes the water and gas inside the washing drum to come out. The release of gas outside causes serious damage and poisoning of employees. Fabric bleaching and disinfection machine” is explained in the utility model application numbered TR200500819. The present invention relates to a machine used for bleaching textile, fiber, fabric and apparel products and denim fabrics, which are defined as denim fabrics. In the patent application with publication number CXI05155199 A, “Tunnel washing device and control method for wastewater treatment by ozone sterilization and gas explosion method” is explained. The invention includes a drying chamber, a washing chamber, three cleaning chambers, a humidifying chamber, a prewash chamber, a subframe, inner rollers and water quality sensors. In the patent application with publication number WO2010144744 A2, "Ozone washing system and the method of using tunnel washing devices with continuous stacking" is explained. In this application, the ozone laundry system and its use with continuous batch or tunnel washers are described. In the patent applications said above, the excess pressure in the washing drum of the washing machine deforms the locks on the door of the washing machine, shortening the life of the locks and causing the water and gas in the washing drum to escape. The escaping of the gas causes serious injury and poisoning to the workers. The presence of gas leakage in the mentioned systems causes the costs to increase. As a consequence, there is a need for a new technology that can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, is low in cost, does not take time to manufacture, and allows the gas in the washing drum in the washing machine to be controlled. Summary of the Invention: This invention is the adjustment of the gas concentration in the washing machine manually, which can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above, and characterized in that It comprises a new technology that is low in cost, does not take time to produce, and allows the gas in the washing drum in the washing machine to be controlled. In the product subject to the invention, the pressure created by the gas taken from the gas generator and transferred to the washing machine in the washing drum is adjusted. The invention adjusts the air and gas density in the washing drum. The gas here can be nitrogen or ozone or oxygen. Adjusting the concentration of the gas has enabled the production speed to increase and the cost factors to be eliminated. The invention provides the use of all these features with the manually adjusted pressure valve. It is simple to assemble due to the ease with which the parts that make up the invention may be fixed, and it is inexpensive due to the short assembly time. Furthermore, the invention has a sturdy design. Description of the Figures: The invention will be described with reference to the attached figures in order to enable the features of the invention to be more clearly understood and appreciated; however, it is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. On the contrary, it is aimed to include all the alternatives, modifications and equivalents in the scope of the invention as defined by the attached claims. It should be understood that the illustrated details are provided only for the purpose of describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention and of providing the most convenient and most easily understandable description of the structuring of the methods as well as the principles and conceptual features of the invention. In said figures; Figure 1 is the perspective view of the system. Figure 2 is the perspective view of the system. Figure 3 is the perspective view of the pressure gauge. Figure 4 is the perspective view of the adjustable pressure valve. Figure 5 is the perspective view of the system. The components in the figures to aid in an understanding of the present invention are assigned reference numerals as can be seen in the attached drawings and said reference numerals and the corresponding components are listed below. Description of the References: 1. Washing machine 2. Pressure gauge 3. Adjustable pressure valve 4. Actuated stainless valve 5. Valve connection pipe 6. Gas generator 7. Connection hose 8. Position Display Description of the Invention: The components that bring about the invention are as follows; a teflon (Registered Trademark) hose fixed to the washing machine (1), a pressure gauge (2), which enables the measurement of the gas pressure in the washing machine (1) by means of the teflon (RTM) hose, an actuated stainless valve (4), which will be at the upper point of the washing machine (1), a position display (8), which is a rotary position device fixed on the actuated stainless valve (4) and used to confirm the position of the valve, an adjustable pressure valve (3) (air and ozone gas pressure switches / dungs), which can be adjusted manually so that the pressure measured in the pressure gauge (2) connected to the washing machine (1) reaches the desired maximum pressure, a valve connecting pipe (5) associated with the actuated stainless valve (4). The actuated stainless valve (4) in the product subject to the invention is fixed to the washing machine (1) from the front or bottom or side or top. Teflon (RTM) is a brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The invention has a pressure gauge (2) fixed to the washing machine (1) from the front or bottom or from the side or top by means of a teflon (RTM) hose. It is fixed to the washing machine (1) with a stainless elbow suitable for the pressure gauge (2) and the teflon (RTM) hose. The invention has an adjustable pressure valve (3), which gives the command to close the actuated stainless valve (4), in a split second, when the pressure measured in the pressure gauge (2) reaches the desired maximum pressure. It orders the adjustable pressure valve (3) to open the actuated stainless valve (4), preferably for 1-2 seconds, so that the amount of pressure in the washing machine (1) decreases to the normal level. At the same time, in order to keep the density of any gas pumped into the washing machine (1) at the desired level, it gives the command to open or close the actuated stainless valve (4). The invention has an actuated stainless valve (4) that allows the amount of pressure inside the washing machine (1) to be controlled. When the actuated stainless valve (4) is in the open position, it ensures that the excess gas goes to the gas splitting unit. The actuated stainless valve (4) can be a threaded or butterfly type valve. The invention has a teflon (RTM) hose that enables the pressure in the washing machine (1) to be determined at the correct value with the help of the nipple sleeve located at the end. The invention has an adjustable pressure valve (3), which enables the actuated stainless valve (4) to open when the pressure inside the washing machine (1) rises, thereby reducing the pressure. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, an electrically controllable adjustable pressure valve (3) can be used. In the product subject to the invention, there is an adjustable pressure valve (3), which is associated with the valve connection pipe (5) and opens or closes the actuated stainless valve (4) according to the value of the pressure measured by the pressure gauge (2). The invention includes a position display (8) that acts as a warning light about whether the actuated stainless valve (4) is working or not. The amount of pressure required may vary according to the diameter of the washing machines (1), and according to this variability, the maximum amount of pressure is adjusted from the adjustable pressure valve (3). Actuated stainless valve (4) can be attached to any part of the washing machine (1). The adjustable pressure valve (3) makes the actuated stainless valve (4), which is attached to any part of the washing machine (1), perform on-off operation. In the product subject to the invention, the air and gas density in the washing machine (1) is adjusted by the pressure gauge (2) and the adjustable pressure valve (3). The gas used here may be nitrogen or ozone or oxygen. Detailed Description of the Invention: The parts constituting the invention basically consist of nine parts. These parts are a pressure gauge (2), an adjustable pressure valve (3), an actuated stainless valve (4), a teflon (RTM) hose, a valve connecting pipe (5), a gas generator (6), a connection hose (7) and a position display (8). Pressure gauge (2); measures the gas pressure inside the washing machine (1). Teflon (RTM) hose, which is connected to the pressure gauge (2), is connected to any part of the washing machine (1) with a stainless elbow suitable for the teflon (RTM) hose. It can be connected from the front or the side or from the top or bottom. It measures the pressure inside the washing machine (1). Adjustable pressure valve (3); In the first step, the adjustable pressure valve (3) opens the actuated stainless valve (4), which is attached to any part of the washing machine (1), so that the pressure measured in the pressure gauge (2) connected to the washing machine (1) reaches the desired maximum pressure. As a second step, it makes the 19 1224 stainless valve (4) with an actuator attached to any part of the washing machine (1) to be closed in the adjustable pressure valve (3). The adjustable pressure valve (3) ensures that the gas pressure does not exceed the maximum pressure for a certain number of seconds. One of its most important features is that it ensures that the density of any gas 5 pressed into the washing machine (1) is kept at the desired concentration at the desired level. Actuated stainless valve (4); A actuated stainless valve (4) is attached to any part of the washing machine (1). The amount of pressure inside the washing machine (1) is 10 controlled by the actuated stainless valve (4). Gas density is adjusted. When the actuated stainless valve (4) is in the open position, it is connected to the gas splitting (gas Disposal) unit. Extra gas is ensured to go to the gas cracking unit. 15 20
Claims
1- A system for manually adjusting the gas concentration in the washing machine (1) comprising a gas generator (6) and a connection hose (7) associated with the gas generator (6), characterized in that;- a polytetrafluoroethylene hose fixed to the washing machine (1),- a pressure gauge (2), which enables the gas pressure to be measured in the washing machine (1) via the polytetrafluoroethylene hose,an actuated stainless valve (4), which will be at the upper point of the washing machine (1),- a position display (8), which is a rotary position device fixed on the actuated stainless valve (4) and used to confirm the position of the valve,- an adjustable pressure valve (3) (air and ozone gas pressure switches / dungs) which can be adjusted manually so that the pressure measured in the pressure gauge (2) connected to the washing machine (1) reaches the desired maximum pressure,- a valve connecting pipe (5) associated with the actuated stainless valve (4).2- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the pressure gauge (2) fixed to the washing machine (1) from the front or bottom, or from the side or top, by means of the polytetrafluoroethylene hose.3- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the pressure gauge (2) fixed to the washing machine (1) with a stainless elbow suitable for the polytetrafluoroethylene hose.4- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the adjustable pressure valve (3) that gives the command to close the actuated stainless valve (4) as a result of the pressure measured in the pressure gauge (2) reaching the desired maximum pressure.5- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the adjustable pressure valve (3) that gives the command to open the actuated stainless valve (4) in order to reduce the amount of pressure in the washing machine (1) to the normal level.6- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the adjustable pressure valve (3) that gives the command to open or close the actuated stainless valve (4) to ensure that the density of any gas pumped into the washing machine (1) is kept at the desired concentration at the desired level.7- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the actuated stainless valve (4) that controls the pressure inside the washing machine (1).8- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the actuated stainless valve (4) that allows the excess gas to go to the gas splitting unit when it is in the open position.9- The system according to Claim I, wherein it has the polytetrafluoroethylene hose that allows the pressure in the washing machine (1) to be determined at the correct value with the help of the nipple sleeve located at the end.10- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the adjustable pressure valve (3) that allows the pressure to drop by opening the actuated stainless valve (4) when the pressure inside the washing machine (1) rises.11- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the actuated stainless valve (4), which can be a threaded or butterfly type valve.12- The system of Claim 1, wherein the adjustable pressure valve (3) is also electrically controllable.13- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the adjustable pressure valve (3), which is associated with the valve connection pipe (5) and opens or closes the actuatedstainless valve (4) according to the value of the pressure measured by the pressure gauge (2).14- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the actuated stainless valve (4) has 5 a position display (8) that warns about whether it is working or not.15- The system according to Claim 1, wherein it has the pressure gauge (2) and adjustable pressure valve (3) that adjust the air and gas density in the washing machine (1).1016- The system of Claim 15, wherein the gas is one or more of: nitrogen or ozone or oxygen.19 1224
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