Lint treatment module and washing system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of washing devices. Disclosed are a lint treatment module and a washing system. The lint treatment module comprises: a lint filtering device, used for filtering water that carries lint, and by means of a lint discharging port of the lint filtering device, discharging the lint filtered out from the water; and a lint collecting device, communicated with the lint discharging port and comprising: a collecting assembly, wherein the water-containing lint discharged from the lint discharging port enters the collecting assembly; and a power assembly, transmittingly connected to the collecting assembly and used for driving the collecting assembly to rotate so as to dewater the lint in the collecting assembly. The present invention can use the rotation of the collecting assembly to dewater the lint collected in the collecting assembly, so that dry-wet separation of the lint and water is better achieved, thereby preventing the lint from dripping water to generate poor user experience when a user cleans the collecting assembly.

Description

A lint processing module and washing system Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and in particular relates to a lint processing module and a washing system. Background Art

[0002] During the washing process, laundry machines, such as washing machines, generate lint from the clothes and the washing machine itself due to friction between the clothes and each other. This lint can then mix into the wash water. If this lint is directly discharged with the washing machine's water, it can potentially clog the sewer over time. To address this issue, existing washing machines are equipped with filters to remove lint from the water flow before it is drained.

[0003] However, the filtered lint accumulates in the filter, requiring users to regularly remove and clean the filter in some existing washing machines, then reinstall it. For filters installed inside the washing machine, removing and reinstalling the filter is a complex operation. If your current washing machine doesn't have a filter, you'll have no choice but to purchase a new one.

[0004] In recent years, the concept of microplastics has been raised in the environmental protection field and has gradually received increasing attention. Studies have found that a significant source of microplastics is wastewater discharged from household washing machines. This is due to the prevalence of synthetic fabrics. Clothing fibers shed during the washing process are discharged with the washing machine's drain water and become microplastics that mix into the natural water environment. Microplastics enter the ecological cycle directly with the drainage water, eventually accumulating in the human body through the natural food chain, potentially affecting human health. For this reason, some regions have established standards for the content of microplastics in washing machine drain water. The filtration accuracy of existing washing machines may not meet the required microplastic filtration requirements, and users will also need to purchase a new washing machine to solve the problem of direct discharge of wash water.

[0005] On the other hand, the lint collected in the filter often contains a lot of water, and the filter is a relatively closed environment, making it difficult for the lint to dry. Especially when a large amount of lint is collected in the filter, the user may experience lint dripping when cleaning the filter, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. On the one hand, a lint processing module is provided, which can prevent the collected lint from dripping and causing a bad user experience.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention provides a washing system having the above-mentioned lint processing module, which can be directly connected to a washing device to achieve a filtering function.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0010] A first aspect of the present invention provides a wire scrap processing module, comprising:

[0011] A lint filter device filters water carrying lint, and the lint filtered from the water is discharged through a lint discharge port of the lint filter device;

[0012] A wire scrap collecting device, connected to the wire scrap discharge outlet, comprises:

[0013] A collecting component, into which the wet wire scraps discharged from the wire scrap discharge port enter;

[0014] The power component is in transmission connection with the collecting component and drives the collecting component to rotate to dehydrate the wire scraps therein.

[0015] Furthermore, the power assembly includes:

[0016] A rotating barrel is arranged outside the collecting assembly and connected to the collecting assembly, and a water flow structure is provided on the rotating barrel;

[0017] The driving part is in transmission connection with the rotating barrel, and drives the rotating barrel to rotate and drives the collecting assembly to rotate accordingly.

[0018] Furthermore, the collecting assembly includes a collecting barrel coaxially arranged with the rotating barrel, and a filtering hole is provided on the collecting barrel;

[0019] Alternatively, the collecting assembly includes a flexible collecting bag having filtering holes, and the opening of the collecting bag is connected to the barrel opening of the rotating barrel or an area near the barrel opening.

[0020] Furthermore, the lint collecting device includes a water collecting box, the rotating barrel is arranged inside the water collecting box, and the water collecting box is used to collect water released by the lint;

[0021] Preferably, the driving part is arranged below the water collecting box, and a transmission shaft connected to the driving part rotatably passes through the bottom wall of the water collecting box and is connected to the rotating barrel.

[0022] Furthermore, a drainage outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the water collecting box.

[0023] Furthermore, the lint collection device has a drainage outlet, and the water released by the lint is discharged through the drainage outlet; the lint processing module has a sewage collection device connected to the drainage outlet;

[0024] Preferably, the drainage outlet is connected to a sewage pipe and communicates with the sewage collecting device through the sewage pipe.

[0025] Furthermore, the lint processing module has a shell, and at least two of the lint filtering device, the lint collecting device and the sewage collecting device are arranged inside the shell.

[0026] Furthermore, the lint processing module is provided with a drying device for drying the lint in the collecting assembly.

[0027] A second aspect of the present invention provides a washing system, comprising a washing device and the lint processing module provided in the first aspect;

[0028] Preferably, the drainage pipeline of the washing equipment is connected to the lint processing module, and the drainage water flow of the washing equipment is filtered through the lint filtering device of the lint processing module.

[0029] Furthermore, the lint processing module is arranged at the top or bottom of the washing device; or, the lint processing module is arranged separately from the housing of the washing device.

[0030] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0031] In the present invention, the lint processing module can be externally connected to a washing machine, thereby achieving a lint filtering function while minimizing modifications to the washing machine itself. By providing a power assembly, the collection assembly can be driven to rotate, thereby dehydrating the lint collected by the collection assembly, better separating the lint from the water. The lint has a very low water content, thus preventing dripping lint from the user when cleaning the collection assembly, which would otherwise create a negative user experience.

[0032] In the present invention, after the lint collecting device separates the lint from the water, the water without lint is discharged into the sewage collecting device through the drainage outlet and the sewage pipe for final collection, thereby achieving complete separation of lint and water, thereby avoiding the problem that the collected lint is soaked in water and cannot be dehydrated when the amount of water is large.

[0033] In the present invention, by providing a drying device to dry the collected yarn scraps, the dryness of the yarn scraps can be further improved, which is beneficial to preventing the problem of odor or mold caused by long-term storage of wet yarn scraps.

[0034] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the accompanying drawings:

[0036] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a wire scrap processing module in a first embodiment of the present invention (with a sewage tank inserted);

[0037] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of a wire scrap processing module in a first embodiment of the present invention (with the sewage tank pulled out);

[0038] FIG3 is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the lint processing module and the washing equipment in Embodiments 1 to 3 of the present invention;

[0039] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of a wire scrap processing module in a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] FIG5 is a schematic structural diagram of a wire scrap processing module in a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] 6 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the lint processing module and the washing equipment in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] FIG7 is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the lint processing module and the washing equipment in the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] In the figure: 10, washing equipment; 11, box; 20, lint processing module; 21, shell; 22, water inlet; 23, water outlet; 24, discharge pipe; 21-1, first chamber; 21-2, second chamber; 21-3, third chamber; 21-4, first partition; 21-5, second partition; 100, water container; 250, drainage pipe; 290, water inlet pipe; 400, pump assembly; 500, lint collection device; 510, water collection box; 511, drainage outlet Inlet; 512, sewage pipe; 520, rotating barrel; 531, driving unit; 532, transmission shaft; 540, collecting assembly; 541, collecting barrel; 542, collecting bag; 600, lint filtering device; 610, filter chamber; 6101, water inlet; 6102, filtered water outlet; 6103, lint discharge outlet; 620, filter cartridge; 630, lint discharge pipe; 660, driving mechanism; 700, sewage collecting device; 710, sewage tank; 800, drying device.

[0044] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, embodiments of the present invention provide a lint processing module 20 and a washing system having the lint processing module 20. Specifically, the washing system includes a washing device 10 and a lint processing module 20. The lint processing module 20 is externally disposed on the housing 11 of the washing device 10 and is used to implement the drainage and filtration function of the washing device 10.

[0049] It should be noted that the washing device 10 described in the embodiment of the present invention can be a household appliance with a clothing washing function, such as a pulsator washing machine, a drum washing machine, a washer-dryer, and a care machine.

[0050] Specifically, the lint processing module 20 includes at least a lint filtering device 600. In the washing system, the drainage pipe 250 of the washing equipment 10 is connected to the lint processing module 20, and the drainage water flow of the washing equipment 10 is filtered through the lint filtering device 600 of the lint processing module 20.

[0051] As a specific embodiment, a water inlet 22 and a water outlet 23 are provided on the lint processing module 20, the outlet end of the drainage pipe 250 is connected to the water inlet 22, and the water outlet 23 is connected to the discharge pipe 24, which can be directly connected to the floor drain in the user's home.

[0052] When the washing machine 10 is draining, the pump assembly 400 is activated to pump the wash water from the water drum 100 and deliver it along the drain pipe 250 to the lint treatment module 20. The drain water then flows through the water inlet 22 and into the lint filter 600. The lint filter 600 filters the drain water, intercepting lint and other impurities. The lint-free drain water then flows through the water outlet 23 and is ultimately discharged through the drain pipe 24. Since the drain water entering the drain pipe 24 is free of lint and other impurities, lint does not clog the floor drain.

[0053] Furthermore, the lint filter 600 has a self-cleaning function and is provided with a lint discharge port 6103. The lint processing module 20 also includes a lint collection device 500, which is connected to the lint discharge port 6103 of the lint filter 600. The lint filtered from the water by the lint filter 600 can be discharged into the lint collection device 500 through the lint discharge port 6103.

[0054] As a specific embodiment, the lint collecting device 500 includes a collecting assembly 540, and the water-containing lint discharged from the lint discharge port 6103 enters the collecting assembly 540. The collecting assembly 540 can further separate the lint from the water, thereby collecting the lint.

[0055] In one embodiment, the lint in the lint filter 600 can be discharged from the lint outlet 6103 along with a small amount of cleaning water and enter the lint collection device 500. The lint water discharged from the lint outlet 6103 enters the collection component 540, which filters the lint water to separate the lint and collect it.

[0056] It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present invention, the lint water refers to the water flow discharged from the lint discharge port 6103 of the lint filtering device 600 and carrying a large amount of lint.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present invention, the user can remove the collection assembly 540 for cleaning, or directly replace the collection assembly 540 to clean the collected lint, thereby preventing the lint from clogging the collection assembly 540 when the lint reaches a certain amount. However, since the collected lint contains a large amount of water, the lint is likely to drip when the user manually cleans the lint, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0058] Example 1

[0059] This embodiment is used to solve the above-mentioned problem of lint dripping affecting user experience.

[0060] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , this embodiment provides a lint processing module 20 and a washing system including a washing device 10 and the lint processing module 20 .

[0061] The lint processing module 20 described in this embodiment includes a lint filter 600 and a lint collector 500. The lint filter 600 filters water carrying lint, thereby discharging lint-free water. The lint filtered from the water can be discharged along with a small amount of water through a lint outlet 6103 provided on the lint filter 600. The lint outlet 6103 is connected to the lint collector 500, discharging lint-containing water into the lint collector 500. In this way, the lint filter 600 can regularly discharge accumulated lint to prevent excessive lint from clogging the lint filter 600.

[0062] In the washing system, the drainage pipe 250 of the washing machine 10 is connected to the lint processing module 20. The drainage water of the washing machine 10 is filtered by the lint filter 600 of the lint processing module 20 before being discharged. For example, the lint processing module 20 is provided with a water inlet 22 and a water outlet 23. The water inlet 22 is connected to the drainage pipe 250 of the washing machine 10, and the water outlet 23 is connected to a drain pipe 24. The drain pipe 24 can be directly connected to the floor drain of the user's home.

[0063] Furthermore, the lint collection device 500 of the lint processing module 20 includes a collection assembly 540 for filtering the lint water. A lint collection chamber is formed by the collection assembly 540. The lint water discharged from the lint discharge port 6103 enters the lint collection chamber. The collection assembly 540 can separate lint from the lint water and collect it in the lint collection chamber. The wastewater from which the lint is filtered can flow out of the collection assembly 540. The lint collection device 500 also includes a power assembly in transmission connection with the collection assembly 540, which can drive the collection assembly 540 to rotate.

[0064] In this embodiment, the lint collection device 500 includes a power assembly. After separating the lint from the lint water, the collection assembly 540 is driven to rotate, thereby utilizing centrifugal force to dehydrate the lint within the lint collection chamber. Lint collected by the collection assembly 540 requires manual cleaning by the user, significantly reducing the water content of the lint, preventing dripping during cleaning and improving the user experience.

[0065] In a further solution of this embodiment, the power assembly includes a rotating barrel 520 and a driving unit 531. The collection assembly 540 is arranged inside the rotating barrel 520 and is connected to the rotating barrel 520. The driving unit 531 is in transmission connection with the rotating barrel 520, and can drive the rotating barrel 520 to rotate, thereby driving the collection assembly 540 to rotate accordingly.

[0066] Specifically, the lint water discharged from the lint filtering device 600 enters the lint collection chamber formed by the collection assembly 540. Lint in the water is intercepted by the collection assembly 540 and collected in the chamber, allowing wastewater to flow through the collection assembly 540 and into the rotating drum 520. A water-passing structure is provided on the rotating drum 520 to further drain the wastewater, ensuring the separation of lint and water without soaking the lint in the lint collection chamber in water. Thus, when the drive unit 531 drives the rotating drum 520 to rotate, the collection assembly 540 rotates with the rotating drum 520, achieving efficient dehydration of lint.

[0067] In one embodiment, the driving unit 531 may be a driving motor, the output end of which is connected to a transmission shaft 532, which is connected to the rotating barrel 520. The water flow structure provided on the rotating barrel 520 may be a plurality of water flow holes, through which the sewage passing through the collection assembly 540 flows out of the rotating barrel 520.

[0068] Furthermore, the collecting assembly 540 is detachably disposed in the rotating barrel 520. The user can remove the collecting assembly 540 from the rotating barrel 520, clean the lint collected therein, and then reinstall it into the rotating barrel 520. Alternatively, the user can remove the collecting assembly 540 with the lint collected therein and then reinstall a new collecting assembly 540.

[0069] As a specific implementation of this embodiment, the collecting assembly 540 includes a collecting barrel 541 coaxially arranged with the rotating barrel 520 , and a filtering hole is provided on the collecting barrel 541 .

[0070] In one embodiment, the collection barrel 541 is made of a hard material, and the filter holes are directly provided in the barrel wall and / or the barrel bottom. In another embodiment, the collection barrel 541 is a hard hollow structure, and a filter screen with filter holes is covered in the hollow part to filter the lint water and collect the lint therein.

[0071] In one embodiment, the axes of rotating barrel 520 and collection barrel 541 are arranged vertically, with both barrel openings located at the top. The opening of collection barrel 541 is not lower than that of rotating barrel 520, and preferably higher. Lint water discharged from lint filtering device 600 enters collection barrel 541 through the top opening. The diameter of collection barrel 541 is smaller than that of rotating barrel 520, leaving a gap between the barrel walls, allowing water to flow more quickly through the filter holes in collection barrel 541.

[0072] In a further solution of this embodiment, the lint collecting device 500 is provided with a water collecting box 510 , and the sewage flowing out of the rotating barrel 520 can be collected in the water collecting box 510 for convenient centralized treatment or transfer.

[0073] As a specific solution, the rotating barrel 520 is arranged inside the water collecting box 510, the driving part 531 is arranged below the water collecting box 510, and the transmission shaft 532 rotatably passes through the bottom wall of the water collecting box 510 and is connected to the rotating barrel 520.

[0074] In a further embodiment, a dynamic sealing structure is provided between the transmission shaft 532 and the bottom wall of the water collecting box 510 to prevent water leakage from the water collecting box 510 at the position where the transmission shaft 532 is installed. In this way, the driving part 531 can be completely isolated from water, preventing the driving part 531 from contacting water and causing malfunction.

[0075] In a further embodiment of this embodiment, the lint collection device 500 has a drainage outlet 511. After the lint water passes through the collection assembly 540 to remove the lint, the wastewater without lint is discharged through the drainage outlet 511. Furthermore, the lint processing module 20 of this embodiment is also provided with a wastewater collection device 700. The drainage outlet 511 is connected to the wastewater collection device 700, and the wastewater is discharged into the wastewater collection device 700 for collection.

[0076] Specifically, the drainage outlet 511 is connected to the sewage pipe 512 and communicates with the sewage collection device 700 through the sewage pipe 512 .

[0077] As a specific embodiment, the drainage outlet 511 is set on the bottom wall of the water collection box 510. The sewage flowing out of the rotating barrel 520 is collected in the water collection box 510, then discharged along the sewage pipe 512, and finally collected in the sewage collection device 700.

[0078] In the above solution, the wastewater collection device 700 is provided to achieve the final collection of wastewater, so that the lint and wastewater are collected in different devices, which facilitates the complete separation of lint and water. In particular, when the amount of lint water discharged by the lint filter device 600 is large, it effectively avoids the problem of lint in the collection assembly 540 being soaked in water and unable to be dehydrated.

[0079] In a further solution of this embodiment, at least two of the lint filtering device 600 , the lint collecting device 500 and the sewage collecting device 700 are packaged together, which makes it easier to install the lint processing module 20 when it is connected to the washing device 10 .

[0080] Specifically, the lint processing module 20 has a housing 21 , and at least two of the lint filtering device 600 , the lint collecting device 500 and the sewage collecting device 700 are disposed together inside the housing 21 .

[0081] In one specific configuration, the lint filter 600 is disposed within the housing 21, and at least one of the lint collection device 500 and the wastewater collection device 700 is also disposed within the housing 21. A water inlet 22 and a water outlet 23 are both disposed on the housing 21. The water inlet 22 communicates with the water inlet 6101 of the lint filter 600, allowing water to be filtered to enter the lint filter 600 for filtration. The water outlet 23 communicates with the filtered water outlet 6102 of the lint filter 600, allowing the filtered water to be discharged through the water outlet 23.

[0082] As a specific embodiment, the lint filter device 600, the lint collection device 500, and the sewage collection device 700 are all disposed in the housing 21. Two horizontal partitions are disposed inside the housing 21, thereby separating the first cavity 21-1, the second cavity 21-2, and the third cavity 21-3, which are disposed sequentially from top to bottom. Specifically, the upper and lower sides of the first partition 21-4 are the first cavity 21-1 and the second cavity 21-2, respectively, and the upper and lower sides of the second partition 21-5 are the second cavity 21-2 and the third cavity 21-3, respectively. The lint filter device 600 is disposed in the first cavity 21-1, the lint collection device 500 is disposed in the second cavity 21-2, and the sewage collection device 700 is disposed in the third cavity 21-3.

[0083] With the above structure, the lint water discharged from the lint filtering device 600 can flow into the lint collecting device 500 under gravity. Similarly, the wastewater without lint discharged from the lint collecting device 500 can also flow into the wastewater collecting device 700 under gravity without the need for additional driving force.

[0084] As a specific structure, the wire scrap discharge outlet 6103 is connected to the wire scrap discharge pipe 630, which extends downward and passes through the first partition 21-4. Its outlet end is located above the barrel mouth of the collection barrel 541, thereby discharging the wire scrap water into the collection barrel 541.

[0085] Furthermore, the upper side of the water collecting box 510 is open, so that the barrel opening of the collecting barrel 541 is exposed below the outlet end of the lint discharge pipe 630 .

[0086] As a specific structure, the sewage collection device 700 includes a sewage tank 710 for receiving and storing sewage. The sewage tank 710 is an open structure on the top side and generally matches the shape of the third chamber 21-3. The second partition 21-5 has an opening, and the outlet end of the sewage pipe 512 is connected to the opening.

[0087] With the above structure, the sewage without lint in the lint collecting device 500 can flow downward along the sewage pipe 512 and then fall into the sewage tank 710 through the opening on the second partition plate 21-5, thereby achieving the final collection of the sewage.

[0088] In a further embodiment, to facilitate wastewater removal, the wastewater tank 710 is disposed in a push-pull manner within the third chamber 21-3. When the wastewater collected in the wastewater tank 710 reaches a certain amount, the user can pull out the wastewater tank 710, pour out the collected wastewater, and then push the empty wastewater tank 710 back into the third chamber 21-3.

[0089] Since the outlet end of the sewage pipe 512 is connected to the opening on the upper side of the second partition 21 - 5 , that is, the sewage pipe 512 does not extend to the lower side of the second partition 21 - 5 , it will not interfere when the user pushes or pulls the sewage tank 710 .

[0090] It is understandable that the height of the sewage tank can also be lowered to reserve a certain space between the upper side of the sewage tank and the second partition, so that the sewage pipe can pass through the second partition without affecting the push-pull movement of the sewage tank.

[0091] As a specific structure, the lint collecting device 500 can be pushed and pulled in the second cavity 21-2, and the user can pull out the lint collecting device 500 to disassemble the collecting assembly 540 for cleaning or replacement.

[0092] More specifically, the water collection box 510, rotating barrel 520, transmission shaft 532, and drive unit 531 are relatively fixedly assembled as a whole. To clean the collected lint, the user pulls out the water collection box 510, and the rotating barrel 520 and its collection assembly 540 are pulled out along with the water collection box 510. The top of the water collection box 510 is open, allowing the user to remove and install the collection assembly 540 through the top opening.

[0093] Furthermore, the upper end of the drain pipe 512 is fixed to the drain outlet 511 on the water collection box 510, while its lower end is fixed to the second partition 21-5. The drain pipe 512 is a deformable flexible tube or corrugated tube, so that the upper end of the drain pipe 512 can move with the water collection box 510 without affecting the user's pushing and pulling of the water collection box 510.

[0094] In a specific implementation of this embodiment, the lint filtering device 600 includes at least a filter chamber 610, a filter cartridge 620, and a drive mechanism 660. The filter chamber 610 is provided with a water inlet 6101, a filtered water outlet 6102, and a lint discharge outlet 6103. The filter cartridge 620 is rotatably disposed within the filter chamber 610. The drive mechanism 660 is connected to the filter cartridge 620 and is used to drive the filter cartridge 620 to rotate within the filter chamber 610.

[0095] The lint filter device 600 adopts a filtering method in which water to be filtered enters from the outside of the filter cartridge 620 and the filtered water is discharged from the inside of the filter cartridge 620. Specifically, the water inlet 6101 on the filter chamber 610 is connected to the water inlet 22, and the water to be filtered entering from the water inlet 22 enters the filter chamber 610 through the water inlet 6101. The filter cartridge 620 divides the interior of the filter chamber 610 into an outer chamber and an inner chamber, wherein the water inlet 6101 is connected to the outer chamber, and the filtered water outlet 6102 is connected to the inner chamber. The water to be filtered enters the outer chamber through the water inlet 6101, passes through the filter cartridge 620 and enters the inner chamber for filtration. The lint carried in the water adheres to the outer wall of the filter cartridge 620, and the water after the lint is filtered can flow out through the filtered water outlet 6102. The filtered water outlet 6102 is connected to the water outlet 23 on the housing 21, so that the filtered water is discharged through the water outlet 23.

[0096] As a specific structure, the filter cartridge 620 can be a hard cylindrical structure, and a plurality of filter holes are directly formed on the filter cartridge 620. As another specific structure, the filter cartridge 620 includes a hollow structure bracket and a filter screen covering the bracket, the filter screen at least covering the hollow portion of the bracket, and having filter holes on the filter screen.

[0097] The drive mechanism 660 can be a motor, which is disposed outside the filter cavity 610. In one embodiment, the water inlet 6101 is disposed at the top of the filter cavity 610, the lint discharge port 6103 is disposed at the bottom of the filter cavity 610, the filtered water outlet 6102 is disposed at one end of the filter cavity 610, and the drive mechanism 660 is disposed outside the other end of the filter cavity 610.

[0098] When it is necessary to clean the lint accumulated inside the lint filter device 600, the filter cartridge 620 is driven to rotate by the driving mechanism 660, which can stir the residual water in the filter cavity 610, so that the lint attached to the outer wall of the filter cartridge 620 is peeled off under the dual action of centrifugal force and agitated water flow, and mixed into the accumulated water in the filter cavity 610. Then, the lint water mixed with lint can be discharged through the lint discharge port 6103 and enter the lint collection device 500 along the lint discharge pipe 630.

[0099] In a further embodiment, a first on-off valve (not shown) can be provided on the lint discharge pipe 630. When the lint filter 600 is filtering, the on-off valve is controlled to close, thereby cutting off the lint discharge pipe 630. The lint filter 600 will not discharge water out of the lint discharge outlet 6103, thereby ensuring that all water entering the filter chamber 610 through the water inlet 6101 can be discharged through the filtered water outlet 6102 after being filtered by the filter cartridge 620.

[0100] Only when the lint filter 600 needs to clean the lint and drain the lint water, the on-off valve is opened to connect the lint discharge pipe 630. At this time, the lint filter 600 can discharge the lint water from the lint discharge port 6103 to the lint collection device 500, thereby draining the lint accumulated in the filter cavity 610.

[0101] In another embodiment, a second on-off valve (not shown) can be provided between the filtered water outlet 6102 and the water outlet 23, or on the discharge pipe 24. While the lint filter 600 is filtering, the second on-off valve remains open, allowing the filtered water to flow out. When the lint filter 600 needs to discharge the lint water, the second on-off valve is closed, preventing water from being discharged through the filtered water outlet 6102, thereby facilitating more efficient lint removal.

[0102] It can be understood that, only one of the first on-off valve and the second on-off valve mentioned above can be provided, or both can be provided at the same time.

[0103] As a specific implementation of this embodiment, the yarn scrap filtering device 600 can filter out yarn scraps larger than 50 μm, which may include microplastics. In particular, the filtered yarn scraps may include plastic fibers with a length greater than 50 μm and a diameter of 10 to 1000 μm. Preferably, the plastic fibers have a length of 400 to 600 μm, with the most common length in the distribution being 500 μm ± 50 μm. The diameter of these plastic fibers is preferably 10 to 50 μm, with the most common diameter being 17 μm ± 2 μm.

[0104] By controlling the filtration accuracy of the lint filter 600 within the aforementioned range, microplastics in the wastewater from the washing machine 10 can be removed as fully as possible, ensuring that the microplastic content in the water ultimately discharged from the outlet 23 meets the standard for direct discharge. In this way, the washing machine 10 can directly discharge water without worrying about microplastics being discharged into the ecological cycle with the drainage water.

[0105] Furthermore, the lint filter 600 can filter out microplastics in the water, particularly plastic fibers with a length greater than 50 μm and a diameter between 10 and 1000 μm. To ensure that the lint collection device 500 can fully collect the microplastics carried in the lint water discharged by the lint filter 600, and to prevent the microplastics filtered out by the lint filter 600 from passing through the collection assembly 540, the filter holes in the collection assembly 540 are at least no larger than the filter holes in the filter cartridge 620.

[0106] When the lint treatment module 20 described in this embodiment is used, the drainage pipe 250 of the washing machine 10 is connected to the water inlet 22, and the water outlet 23 is connected to the discharge pipe 24. The discharge pipe 24 can be connected to the floor drain of the user's home. When the washing machine 10 is draining, the pump assembly 400 is activated to extract the washing water from the water storage drum 100 and send it along the drainage pipe 250 to the lint treatment module 20. The washing water is filtered by the lint filter 600 in the lint treatment module 20. The water that has been filtered out of the lint is discharged through the water outlet 23 and finally discharged through the discharge pipe 24 into the floor drain.

[0107] After the washing machine 10 has finished draining, the drive mechanism 660 starts to rotate the filter drum 620, which can peel off the lint attached to the outer wall of the filter drum 620. The lint is mixed with the water, discharged through the lint discharge port 6103, and then enters the lint collection device 500 along the lint discharge pipe 630. After flowing out of the lint discharge pipe 630, the lint water directly enters the collection barrel 541, which filters the lint water. The wastewater without lint passes through the collection barrel 541 and the rotating barrel 520 in turn, and is collected in the water collection box 510. It then flows out of the drainage outlet 511 on the bottom wall of the water collection box 510, along the sewage pipe 512, and enters the sewage tank 710, completing the collection of the sewage.

[0108] In one embodiment, each time the lint water is discharged into the collection barrel 541, the drive unit 531 is activated and continuously operated for a predetermined period of time after the discharge of the lint water is completed, driving the collection barrel 541 to rotate and dehydrate the collected lint. The dehydrated water flows out of the rotating barrel 520, is collected in the water collection box 510, and is ultimately discharged into the sewage tank 710.

[0109] In another specific embodiment, the lint processing module 20 receives a lint dehydration command, activates the drive unit 531, and rotates the collection barrel 541 to dehydrate the lint. The lint dehydration command can be user-triggered. For example, before manually cleaning the lint, the user can trigger the lint dehydration command, rotating the collection barrel 541 to dehydrate the lint for a specified period of time before removing the water collection box 510. This dehydration removes most of the water from the lint, preventing dripping during lint cleaning.

[0110] As for the sewage collected in the sewage tank 710, the user can regularly pull out the sewage tank 710 to pour out the sewage. Since the sewage collected in the sewage tank 710 does not carry lint and microplastics, the user can pour it directly into the sewer without additional treatment, which is convenient to operate.

[0111] In this embodiment, the lint processing module 20 is external to the washing device 10 , that is, it is arranged outside the housing 11 of the washing device 10 and does not occupy the internal space of the housing 11 .

[0112] In a specific embodiment, the lint processing module 20 is provided separately from the housing 11 of the washing device 10. In this way, the installation position of the lint processing module 20 can be selected more flexibly to adapt to the layout of the user's home.

[0113] As a specific embodiment, the water inlet pipe 290 of the washing device 10 is connected to a tap water switch fixed on or embedded in the wall, and the housing 21 of the lint processing module 20 is fixed on the same wall.

[0114] In this embodiment, the lint processing module 20 is externally connected to the washing device 10 and is used to filter the drainage of the washing device 10, thereby preventing microplastics in the drainage water flow of the washing device 10 from being directly discharged. By providing separate lint filtering devices 600 and lint collecting devices 500, the filtration of the water flow and the collection of lint are respectively performed in different devices, which can avoid the clogging of the lint filtering device 600 by lint and reduce the frequency of manual cleaning of lint by users. The lint collecting device 500 dehydrates the collected lint by rotating the collection barrel 541, which can significantly reduce the water content in the lint, thereby preventing the problem of lint dripping when the user cleans, thereby improving the user experience.

[0115] Example 2

[0116] As shown in FIG3 and FIG4 , this embodiment is a further limitation of the above-mentioned embodiment 1, and the yarn scrap processing module 20 is provided with a drying device 800 for drying the collected yarn scraps.

[0117] In a specific solution of this embodiment, the drying device 800 is arranged in the setting area of ​​the wire scrap collecting device 500, which can be closer to the collecting component 540, thereby making it easier to fully dry the wire scraps.

[0118] As a specific embodiment, the shell 21 has a first cavity 21-1, a second cavity 21-2 and a third cavity 21-3 arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the lint collecting device 500 and the drying device 800 are jointly arranged in the second cavity 21-2.

[0119] In a specific configuration, the drying device 800 is fixed to the top area of ​​the second chamber 21-2, for example, it can be fixed to the lower surface of the first partition 21-4. The lowest position of the drying device 800 is higher than the height of the upper opening of the water collection box 510, so that it does not hinder the sliding of the water collection box 510.

[0120] In a specific embodiment, the drying device 800 includes a heating component that can heat the air in the second cavity 21-2, so that the temperature inside the second cavity 21-2 increases, thereby drying the lint.

[0121] In another embodiment, the drying device 800 includes a heating component and an air blowing component, and dries the lint by blowing hot air. In one embodiment, the drying device 800 blows hot air into the water collection box 510 through the upper opening, and the lint in the collection barrel 541 is dried by contact with the hot air.

[0122] In this embodiment, as a specific implementation, each time the lint processing module 20 discharges the lint water into the collection bucket 541, it activates the driving unit 531 to dehydrate the lint. After dehydration is completed, the drying device 800 is activated to dry the dehydrated lint to prevent the lint from being stored in a wet state for a long time.

[0123] In this embodiment, by setting up a drying device 800 to dry the collected yarn scraps, the dryness of the yarn scraps can be further improved, and the dry storage of the yarn scraps can be achieved, preventing the damp yarn scraps from generating odor or mold due to long-term storage.

[0124] Example 3

[0125] As shown in FIG5 , the difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiment 1 is that the collecting assembly 540 includes a flexible collecting bag 542 , and the collecting bag 542 has filter holes, so as to filter the lint water and collect the lint therein.

[0126] As a specific embodiment, the collection bag 542 is a net bag formed by a flexible filter mesh with an opening on the top. The lint water discharged by the lint filtering device 600 enters the collection bag 542 through the opening, and the lint therein is intercepted, thereby collecting the lint in the collection bag 542.

[0127] In a further solution, the collecting bag 542 is arranged inside the rotating barrel 520, and the open part of the collecting bag 542 is connected to the barrel mouth of the rotating barrel 520 or the area near the barrel mouth, so that the collecting bag 542 can be driven to rotate by the rotation of the rotating barrel 520 to achieve dehydration of the collected wire scraps.

[0128] This embodiment uses a flexible collection bag 542 to collect lint, which is more cost-effective. After collecting a large amount of lint, the user can directly take out the collection bag 542 and then replace it with a new one. Compared with the first embodiment, the user does not need to clean the collection bucket 541.

[0129] As a specific embodiment, a clamp (not shown) for fixing the collection bag 542 is provided at the barrel opening of the rotating barrel 520. Specifically, the clamp is detachably mounted at the barrel opening of the rotating barrel 520, pressing and fixing the open end of the collection bag 542 to the barrel opening of the rotating barrel 520.

[0130] When the collection bag 542 needs to be replaced, the user first removes the clamp, then removes the collection bag 542 and discards it along with the collected lint. When installing a new collection bag 542, the open area of ​​the collection bag 542 is turned outward from the inside of the rotating barrel 520 so that it fits over the barrel opening of the rotating barrel 520. The clamp is then reinstalled to secure the open area of ​​the collection bag 542 to the rotating barrel 520.

[0131] In this embodiment, collection assembly 540 utilizes a collection bag 542 formed from a flexible filter screen, which is more cost-effective and more convenient for use, where once full, the collection bag 540 can be discarded and replaced with a new one. Furthermore, the flexible structure of collection bag 542 allows its expanded area to be larger than the inner surface area of ​​rotating drum 520 without affecting its ability to be fully positioned within the rotating drum 520. Therefore, compared to the first embodiment, collection bag 542 provides a larger filtering area, allowing it to collect more lint without becoming clogged.

[0132] It is understandable that the lint processing module 20 provided in this embodiment may also be provided with a drying device as described in the second embodiment, so as to dry the collected lint.

[0133] Example 4

[0134] As shown in FIG6 , the difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiments 1 to 3 is that the lint processing module 20 is arranged on the top of the washing device 10 .

[0135] Specifically, in this embodiment, the lint processing module 20 is still disposed outside the housing 11 of the washing machine 10, but its housing 21 is fixed to the top of the housing 11. The drainage pipe 250 of the washing machine 10 is led out from the water outlet of the pump assembly 400 and extends upward, thereby connecting to the water inlet 22 of the lint processing module 20.

[0136] In this embodiment, the internal structure of the lint processing module 20 can adopt the internal structure of the lint processing module 20 provided in any one of the first to third embodiments.

[0137] In this embodiment, the lint handling module 20 is fixed to the top of the housing 11 of the washing machine 10, so that the lint handling module 20 and the washing machine 10 are combined into a whole, which is convenient for moving the whole during actual use. At the same time, the lint handling module 20 is set at a relatively high height, which is more convenient for users to operate.

[0138] Example 5

[0139] As shown in FIG. 7 , the difference between this embodiment and any of the above embodiments is that the lint processing module 20 is arranged at the bottom of the washing device 10 .

[0140] Specifically, in this embodiment, the lint processing module 20 is disposed below the housing 11 of the washing device 10 and is fixed to the housing 11 , and the lint processing module 20 is used to support the washing device 10 .

[0141] As a specific embodiment, there is no need to set an exposed water inlet on the outer shell 21 of the lint processing module 20. The drainage pipe of the washing equipment 10 directly passes through the bottom wall of the box 11 and the top wall of the outer shell 21, and is connected to the lint filtering device inside the lint processing module 20.

[0142] As another specific embodiment, the drainage pipeline passes through the area near the bottom of the box body 11 and is connected to the water inlet of the lint processing module 20. Since the pump assembly 400 is arranged inside the box body 11, this arrangement is conducive to shortening the length of the drainage pipeline.

[0143] In this embodiment, the lint handling module 20 is disposed below the washing apparatus 10. Similar to the fourth embodiment, the lint handling module 20 and the washing apparatus 10 are integrated into a single unit and can be moved as a whole. Furthermore, the drainage piping of the washing apparatus 10 can be configured as a built-in structure, so that it is not exposed to the outside, or the length of the drainage piping can be shortened, making the overall structure of the washing system including the washing apparatus 10 and the lint handling module 20 more aesthetically pleasing.

[0144] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in terms of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make slight changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the above technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lint processing module, characterized in that, Comprising: A lint filtering device for filtering water carrying lint, and the lint filtered out from the water is discharged through the lint discharge outlet of the lint filtering device; A lint collecting device communicated with the lint discharge outlet, comprising: A collecting component, into which the water-containing lint discharged from the lint discharge outlet enters; A power component, drivingly connected to the collecting component, driving the collecting component to rotate to dehydrate the lint therein.

2. The lint processing module according to claim 1, wherein The power component comprises: A rotating barrel, arranged outside the collecting component and connected to the collecting component, and the rotating barrel is provided with a water passing structure; A driving part, drivingly connected to the rotating barrel, driving the rotating barrel to rotate and driving the collecting component to rotate accordingly.

3. The lint processing module according to claim 2, wherein The collecting component comprises a collecting barrel arranged coaxially with the rotating barrel, and the collecting barrel is provided with filtering holes; Alternatively, the collecting component comprises a flexible collecting bag, the collecting bag is provided with filtering holes, and the open end of the collecting bag is connected to the barrel opening of the rotating barrel or an area near the barrel opening.

4. The lint processing module according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The lint collecting device comprises a water collecting box, the rotating barrel is arranged inside the water collecting box, and the water collecting box is used for collecting the water separated from the lint; Preferably, the driving part is arranged below the water collecting box, and the transmission shaft connected to the driving part rotatably passes through the bottom wall of the water collecting box and is connected to the rotating barrel.

5. The lint processing module according to claim 4, wherein A drainage outlet is arranged on the bottom wall of the water collecting box.

6. The lint processing module according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The lint collecting device has a drainage outlet, and the water separated from the lint is discharged through the drainage outlet; the lint treatment module has a sewage collecting device communicated with the drainage outlet; Preferably, the drainage outlet is connected to a sewage discharge pipe and communicated with the sewage collecting device through the sewage discharge pipe.

7. The lint processing module according to claim 6, wherein The lint treatment module has a housing, and at least two of the lint filtering device, the lint collecting device and the sewage collecting device are arranged inside the housing.

8. The lint processing module according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that The lint treatment module is provided with a drying device for drying the lint in the collecting component.

9. A washing system, characterized in that, Comprising a washing device and the lint treatment module according to any one of claims 1-8; Preferably, the drainage pipeline of the washing device is connected to the lint treatment module, and the drainage water flow of the washing device passes through the lint filtering device of the lint treatment module for filtering.

10. The washing system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lint treatment module is arranged on the top or bottom of the washing device; alternatively, the lint treatment module is separately arranged from the box body of the washing device.

Images