Centrifugal Valve Plug for Self-Draining Washing Machine Inner Drum

The patent removes the outer drum from the washing machine structure, extracting the water accommodation function from a separate component and integrating it directly into the inner drum. This simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the washing function, as the inner drum itself becomes water-tight and can hold water without an outer drum enclosure.

The patent merges the water accommodation function with the inner drum by making it water-tight. Instead of having separate inner and outer drums, the inner drum is designed to directly contain water and perform both washing and dehydration functions, combining multiple functions into a single integrated structure.

The patent combines washing and dehydration functions into a single inner drum structure. The inner drum is designed with specific geometric features (conical bottom, curved surface) that enable it to perform both washing at lower speeds and dehydration at higher speeds, eliminating the need for a separate outer drum and allowing for larger capacity.

The patent uses dynamic operation modes where the inner drum rotates at different speeds for different functions. At low rotation speeds, water flows along the drum surface for washing; at high rotation speeds, centrifugal force pushes water through holes for dehydration. This dynamic adaptability allows one structure to perform multiple functions.

The patent employs dynamic control of the dehydration holes through centrifugal force. At low rotation speeds during washing, the holes remain closed or water flow is controlled. At high rotation speeds during dehydration, centrifugal force opens the holes or directs water flow outward. This dynamic behavior prevents water leakage during washing while enabling effective dehydration.

The patent applies different functional characteristics to different parts of the inner drum. The upper portion has a smooth curved surface for water flow during washing, while the lower conical portion contains dehydration holes. This local differentiation allows the drum to perform washing and dehydration functions in distinct zones, preventing contamination.

The patent uses dynamic operation to control water drainage in a closed drum structure. During washing, the drum rotates at low speed and water remains contained. During dehydration, the drum rotates at high speed and centrifugal force naturally opens drainage pathways through controlled holes or mechanisms, enabling water removal without compromising the closed structure's cleanliness benefits.

The patent maintains the closed drum structure continuously for cleanliness while integrating drainage functionality that activates only when needed. The closed structure prevents dirt accumulation during normal operation, and drainage is achieved through continuous rotation at appropriate speeds that naturally facilitate water removal through integrated holes or mechanisms.