U.S. patent application number 12/735482 was filed with the patent office on 2010-11-25 for multifunctional integrated cleaner unit machine.
Invention is credited to Jiebo Hu.
Application Number | 20100294004 12/735482 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39622276 |
Filed Date | 2010-11-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100294004 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hu; Jiebo |
November 25, 2010 |
MULTIFUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED CLEANER UNIT MACHINE
Abstract
A multifunctional integrated cleaner unit machine includes a
cabinet, washing basin and a full-automatic washing machine located
in the cabinet. An enclosing frame is provided on an upper part of
the cabinet. A cover corresponding with the full-automatic washing
machine is hinged on the enclosing frame. A control panel and a
main water inlet are provided at the enclosing frame. A dryer
machine is located on one side of the full-automatic washing
machine in the cabinet. The washing basin is located in the
enclosing frame above the dryer machine. The washing machine, the
washing basin and the dryer are combined into an integral machine
with the security standard, thereby the multifunctional integrated
cleaner unit machine has the advantages of small occupied area, low
manufacturing cost, full functions, proper height, time saving in
use, convenience, energy saving, convenient installation, little
vibration and noise, low transporting cost and uniform integral
style.
Inventors: |
Hu; Jiebo; (Zhejiang,
CN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DAVID AND RAYMOND PATENT FIRM
108 N. YNEZ AVE., SUITE 128
MONTEREY PARK
CA
91754
US
|
Family ID: |
39622276 |
Appl. No.: |
12/735482 |
Filed: |
January 12, 2009 |
PCT Filed: |
January 12, 2009 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/CN2009/000042 |
371 Date: |
July 19, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
68/13R |
Current CPC
Class: |
D06F 39/12 20130101;
D06F 39/088 20130101; D06F 39/083 20130101; D06F 39/04 20130101;
D06F 29/005 20130101; D06F 29/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
68/13.R |
International
Class: |
D06F 35/00 20060101
D06F035/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jan 18, 2008 |
CN |
200810059411.2 |
Claims
1. An integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine,
comprising: a cabinet, a washing basin supported by said cabinet,
and a full automatic washing machine unit supported by said cabinet
adjacent to said washing basin, wherein said cabinet comprises a
main water outlet pipe communicatively linking not only to a water
drain hole and an overflow hole of said washing basin, but also to
a water inlet of said washing machine unit, wherein an enclosing
frame is provided at a top portion of said cabinet, wherein a
washer cover is pivotally coupled with said enclosing frame to
cover a top opening of said washing machine unit, wherein a washing
machine control panel is provided at said enclosing frame for
electrically controlling the operation of said washing machine
unit, wherein a main water inlet is provided at said enclosing
frame for guiding water to said washing machine unit and said
washing basin, wherein a dryer machine unit is supported by said
cabinet at a position adjacent to said washing machine unit,
wherein a dryer door is provided at a front side of said cabinet to
cover a front opening of said dryer machine unit, wherein said
washing basin is supported by said enclosing frame at a position
above said dryer machine unit.
2. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 1, further comprising a storage compartment
provided at said cabinet at a location between said washing basin
and said dryer machine unit.
3. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 2, further comprising a storage frame provided on
top of said enclosing frame at a rear portion of said washing
basin.
4. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 3, further comprising a water shield mounted at
said front side of said cabinet at a position above said dryer
door.
5. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 4, wherein a dryer machine control panel of said
dryer machine unit is located at said front side of said cabinet at
a location below said water shield.
6. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 1, further comprising a water-sealed washing basin
rim encircling a peripheral edge of said washing basin.
7-10. (canceled)
11. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 5, further comprising a water-sealed washing basin
rim encircling a peripheral edge of said washing basin.
12. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 1, wherein a main water entering pipe of said
cabinet is linked with a water inlet of said washing machine unit
and a water inlet of said washing basin.
13. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 11, wherein a main water entering pipe of said
cabinet is linked with a water inlet of said washing machine unit
and a water inlet of said washing basin.
14. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 1, wherein said washing basin is made by one of
stamping forming of stainless sheet and mold injecting of plastic
material.
15. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 13, wherein said washing basin is made by one of
stamping forming of stainless sheet and mold injecting of plastic
material.
16. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 1, wherein said washing basin has a multi-layered
structure that said an outer layer of said washing basin is made by
sheet forming or stamping forming of stainless sheet or by mold
injecting of plastic material, wherein an inner layer of said
washing basin is made of stainless steel, ceramic, or glass to form
a water protection layer, wherein said inner layer is overlapped
and sealed within said outer layer via sealing element and
screw-nut configuration to retain said inner and outer layers in
position.
17. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 13, wherein said washing basin has a multi-layered
structure that said an outer layer of said washing basin is made by
sheet forming or stamping forming of stainless sheet or by mold
injecting of plastic material, wherein an inner layer of said
washing basin is made of stainless steel, ceramic, or glass to form
a water protection layer, wherein said inner layer is overlapped
and sealed within said outer layer via sealing element and
screw-nut configuration to retain said inner and outer layers in
position.
18. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 1, wherein said enclosing frame and said washing
basin are integrally formed as a one piece integrated body by one
of sheet forming or stamping forming of stainless sheet and mold
injecting of plastic material.
19. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 13, wherein said enclosing frame and said washing
basin are integrally formed as a one piece integrated body by one
of sheet forming or stamping forming of stainless sheet and mold
injecting of plastic material.
20. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 1, further comprising a water heater apparatus for
supplying hot water to said washing basin and said washing machine
unit, wherein a cold water inlet of the water heater apparatus is
communicatively connected to said main water inlet.
21. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 12, further comprising a water heater apparatus
for supplying hot water to said washing basin and said washing
machine unit, wherein a cold water inlet of the water heater
apparatus is communicatively connected to said main water
inlet.
22. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 13, further comprising a water heater apparatus
for supplying hot water to said washing basin and said washing
machine unit, wherein a cold water inlet of the water heater
apparatus is communicatively connected to said main water
inlet.
23. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 20, wherein a water heater control panel of said
water heater control, said washing machine control panel, and said
dryer machine control panel are integrated to form a main control
panel electrically linked with a single power plug.
24. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 21, wherein a water heater control panel of said
water heater control, said washing machine control panel, and said
dryer machine control panel are integrated to form a main control
panel electrically linked with a single power plug.
25. The integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine, as
recited in claim 22, wherein a water heater control panel of said
water heater control, said washing machine control panel, and said
dryer machine control panel are integrated to form a main control
panel electrically linked with a single power plug.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a washing machine and a
dryer machine, and more particularly to a multifunctional laundry
machine with integrated washbasin.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Arts
[0004] Along with the changing weather with different seasons,
people are putting on more or less cloth depending on the variety
of weather. Generally, during the fall or winter seasons, people
are usually wearing heavier or thicker cloth, so that people may
totally relay on the fully automatic washing machine and the dryer
machine. However, during the spring or summer, people may just wash
the thinner cloth by their hands on the sink or washbasin, and then
hanging the cloth for being naturally dried, so that it can save
the energy and is more convenient. Therefore, most of the families,
such as cities in China, commonly have the washing machine, dryer
machine, and the sink for daily cleaning and doing laundry.
[0005] However, most of the existing washing machine, dryer
machine, and sink are individually provided for independently
placing the machines or sink unit in different areas, so as to
occupy relatively lager indoor spaces. The water inlets and outlets
of the washing machine and sink are also separately arranged to
connect therewith respectively.
[0006] Therefore, the arrangement of the water pipes or hoses is
complicated. Especially for people who's living in a smaller
apartment, the separated washing machine, dryer machine, and the
sink is even more inconvenient and bulky.
[0007] The disadvantages of the above mentioned separated structure
of washing machine, dryer machine, and the sink also exist in the
student dormitories. The students may be in the growing up stage,
so that they usually have less cloth for changing due to the keep
growing bodies. Therefore, when their cloth get wet by rain or
their sweat, they may need to immediately or shortly wash and dry
the cloth, so that they will have enough cloth to wear. However, in
the student dorm, usually accommodating more then one person, has
limited spaces for placing the cleaning appliances. Even the
students wish to joint purchase the appliances, the bulky and
separated washing machine, dryer machine, and sink can not be
installed and placed in the limited space of the dormitory.
[0008] Accordingly, most of the existing laundry appliances in the
market are separately provided, so that the consumers can hardly
find the perfect fit appliances with relatively more compacted
sizes. Therefore, combining multi-functions or multi-appliances in
one single device is the trend of electronic appliances, so as to
integrate the resources to achieve the concept of conservation
energy or resources.
[0009] Therefore, a washing machine with integrated sink is
provided as shown in the
[0010] China patent CN2832876Y, "washing machine with installed
sink", wherein this patent disclosed a sink mounted on the top
opening of the spinning drum of the washing machine, wherein the
sink is provided at a position adjacent to the top opening of the
washing machine, so as to conveniently access the cloth therein.
Another China patent, CN2464758Y "washing machine with sink", also
disclosed a front loaded washing machine with a sink mounted on the
top thereof, wherein the sink and the washing machine are sharing
the same water pipe for discharging the waste water to the sewer
system. Apparently, those structures combined the sink and washing
machine enables to efficiently utilize the spaces, so as to
increase the unoccupied indoor living area.
[0011] However, those structures combined the two functions of the
sink and washing machine, still have the following concerns. The
first structure of combined sink and washing machine restricts each
other and the water outlet pipe communicatively connected to the
bottom of the sink decreases the rotational flexibility of the sink
and easily damages the water outlet pipe. The second structure of
the above combined skin and washing machine has a main concern that
the sink is installed at a level that is too high to comfortably
reach. Since the drum of the washing machine is rotating in a high
rotational speed for centrifugally drying the washed wet cloth, in
order to reduce the vibration from the high speed rotating drum, a
shake buffering cylindrical member provided at the bottom of the
washing machine and a thicken member provided at the outer drum at
a position thereabove are provided for reducing the shake from the
drum, so that the structure of the washing machine limits the
height thereof, and the height of this type of washing machine is
increasing along with the increase of the capacity of the washing
machine. For example, the current smallest capacity of front
loading washing machine (without drier function: XQG50-E700, with
drier function: XQG50-HDB1000 having capacity of 5 kg) has a height
of 850 millimeter. Most of the current sink has a depth between 130
millimeter and 180 millimeter, and the height of the water outlet
at the bottom of the sink is able 60 millimeter, so that the height
of the sink on the top of the washing machine is between 930
millimeter and 1030 millimeter, which is higher than the normal
height of the sink for adults, 800 to 850 millimeter. The height of
the sink for the non-adults or students may be even more
inconvenient. Therefore, in order to overcome the over height of
the sink installed at the washing machine, the manufacture may have
to decrease the diameter of the drum to minimize the overall height
of the washing machine. However, the decreased diameter of the drum
also decreases the centrifugal force, so that it decreases the
performance of washing machine. Furthermore, the front loaded
washing machine is high in manufacturing cost and lower energy
efficient in the same time unit compared to the wave wheel washing
machine. According to the above reasons, the washing machine with
the sink does not commonly exist in the current market.
[0012] In order to meet the requirement of the saving spaces, a
front loaded washing machine with the high tech of combining the
washing and drying functions is provided in the current market.
Although this washing machine is able to reduce the required space
for installing the dryer machine and washing machine, and
convenient to use, the user is unable to wash and dry the cloth at
the same time. Therefore, the user can not wash the cloth while
drying the wet cloth at the same time. Under the same condition, it
takes longer for washing and drying cloth with the front loaded
washing machine with drier function. On the other hand, during the
washing, dewatering, and drying processes of the front loaded
washing machine with drier function for cleaning the cloth in the
same cylindrical drum, the drying process for drying cloth via
blowing hot air also has to remove the remaining water and
non-drained water from the dewatering process, such as remaining
water of the spin-drier of the dewatering process, so that each
period of drying the cloth consumes relatively more time and
energy, which is a main concern and disadvantage of this type of
washing machine. The complicated structure of the front loaded
washing machine itself with the additional drier function
dramatically increases the manufacturing cost, so that the current
high list price of the front loaded washing machine with the drier
function higher is only affordable to the minority of the
consumers.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0013] The present invention is advantageous in that it provides an
integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine having the
advantages of small occupied area, low manufacturing cost, full
functions, proper height, time saving in use, convenience, energy
saving, and convenient installation, as an all-in-one cleaning
apparatus.
[0014] According to the present invention, the foregoing and other
objects and advantages are attained by providing integrated
multifunctional laundry cleaner machine which comprises a cabinet,
a washing basin supported by the cabinet, and a full automatic
washing machine unit supported by the cabinet adjacent to the
washing basin. The cabinet comprises a main water outlet pipe
communicatively linking not only to a water drain hole and an
overflow hole of the washing basin, but also to a water inlet of
the washing machine unit. An enclosing frame is provided at the top
portion of the cabinet, wherein a washer cover is pivotally coupled
with the enclosing frame to cover a top opening of the washing
machine unit. The washing machine unit further comprises a washing
machine control panel provided at the enclosing frame for
electrically controlling the operation of the washing machine unit,
wherein a main water inlet provided at the enclosing frame for
guiding water to the washing machine unit and the washing basin. A
dryer machine unit is further supported by the cabinet at a
position adjacent to the washing machine unit, wherein a dryer door
is provided at a front side of the cabinet to cover a front opening
of the dryer machine unit. The washing basin is supported by the
enclosing frame at a position above the dryer machine unit.
[0015] A storage frame is further provided on top of the enclosing
frame at the rear portion of the washing basin. A storage
compartment (or storage drawer) is also provided at the cabinet at
a location between the washing basin and the dryer machine unit.
Therefore, the storage frame and the storage compartment further
provide an add-on storage function of the laundry cleaner machine,
such as for storing the laundry detergents or temporarily placing
the washed cloth thereat.
[0016] Preferably, a water shield is further mounted at the front
side of the cabinet at a position below the washing basin and above
the dryer door. Therefore, the dryer machine control panel of the
dryer machine unit is located at the front side of the cabinet at a
location below the water shield. At least a water-sealed washing
basin rim is upwardly protruded from the peripheral edge of the
washing basin or provided at the enclosing frame to encircle the
peripheral edge of the washing basin for preventing water draining
to the dryer machine unit so as to further protect the electrical
appliance or circuit of the laundry cleaner machine.
[0017] The dryer machine control panel of the dryer machine unit
can be a discrete control panel for controlling the operation of
the dryer machine unit. Preferably, the dryer machine control panel
of the dryer machine unit is integrated with the washing machine
control panel to form a main control panel for controlling the
operations of the dryer machine unit and the washing machine
unit.
[0018] A main water entering pipe of the cabinet is arranged for
linking with the water inlet of the washing machine unit and the
water inlet of the washing basin via the main water inlet, such
that when the main water entering pipe is linked to a water source,
both the washing machine unit and the washing basin will be
automatically linked to the water source, so as to simplify the
structure of the water pipeline of the laundry cleaner machine and
to minimize the installation cost thereof
[0019] The washing basin can be a single integrated body by sheet
forming or stamping forming of stainless sheet or by mold injecting
of plastic material. Accordingly, a multi-layered basin can be
formed that an outer layer of the washing basin can be made by
sheet forming or stamping forming of stainless sheet or by mold
injecting of plastic material. An inner layer of the washing basin
can be made of stainless steel, ceramic, or glass to form a water
protection layer. The inner layer is overlapped and sealed within
the outer layer via sealing element and screw-nut configuration to
retain the inner and outer layers in position. Preferably, the
enclosing frame and the washing basin are integrally formed as a
one piece integrated body by sheet forming or stamping forming of
stainless sheet or by mold injecting of plastic material, so that
the integrated structure of the enclosing frame and the washing
basin is able to further prevent the water leak therefrom, so as to
enhance the safety of the laundry cleaner machine.
[0020] The multifunctional laundry cleaner machine further
comprises a water heater apparatus for supplying hot water to the
washing basin and the washing machine unit, wherein a cold water
inlet of the water heater apparatus is communicatively connected to
the main water inlet. A water heater control panel is provided at
the enclosing frame to control the operation of the water heater
apparatus. Preferably, the water heater control panel is integrated
with the washing machine control panel to form a main control panel
for controlling both operations of the water heater apparatus and
the washing machine unit. Accordingly, the water heater apparatus
is preferably an electrical instant water heater, wherein the
control panel is adapted to selectively control the water heater
apparatus in an on-and-off manner and to selectively adjust the
water temperature of the water heater apparatus. Therefore, when
the tap water enters into the water heater apparatus, the water
heater apparatus will instantly heat up the water at the
predetermined water temperature for supplying to the washing
machine unit and the washing basin.
[0021] The washing machine unit, the dryer machine unit, and the
water heater apparatus are electrically connected to the power
source via a single power plug to minimize the needed sockets for
the multifunctional laundry cleaner machine.
[0022] Compare the present invention to the existing arts, the
present invention integrated the washing machine, dryer machine,
and the washing basin into one laundry cleaner machine in the
regulation of the national stander for electronic appliance has the
following advantages. (1) The combined washer and dryer machine
minimizes the size of the machine, so that it meets the expectation
of the consumer of the minimized occupation, low cost, and
multi-functions. The integrated washing basin is able to meet the
high usage of the washing basin. (2) Separating the washing and
drying functions of the cleaner machine is able to concurrently
operate both washer and dryer machines, so as to efficiently
minimize the required time for doing laundry and enhance the
convenience and energy saving. (3) The integrated structure
simplifies the installation process of the laundry cleaner machine,
and minimizes the noise from the vibration thereof due to the
larger contacting area between the laundry cleaner machine and the
floor, so as to cost down the transportation cost. (4) The
integrated structure is able to enhance the indoor aesthetic
feeling thereof.
[0023] Additional advantages and features of the invention will
become apparent from the description which follows, and may be
realized by the following description of the instrumentalities and
combinations particular pointing out in the appended claims.
[0024] Still further objects and advantages will become apparent
from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an integrated
multifunctional laundry cleaner machine according to a preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the integrated multifunctional
laundry cleaner machine according to the above preferred embodiment
of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 3 is a side view of the integrated multifunctional
laundry cleaner machine according to the above preferred embodiment
of the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 4 is a rear view of an integrated multifunctional
laundry cleaner machine according to a second preferred embodiment
of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0029] These and other objectives, features, and advantages of the
present invention will become apparent from the following detailed
description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended
claims.
[0030] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 of the drawings, an integrated
multifunctional laundry cleaner machine according to a first
preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated,
wherein the cleaner machine comprises a cabinet 1, a washing basin
2 supported by the cabinet 1, a full automatic washing machine unit
3, and a dryer machine unit 4 respectively supported by the cabinet
1 at a position that the washing machine unit 3 is located adjacent
to the dryer machine unit 4. The washing machine unit 3 preferably
adapts the wave wheel, agitated type washing machine, or any other
types of washing machine, and the dryer machine unit 4 preferably
adapts the front loaded tumble dryer machine. The washing machine
unit 3 and the dryer machine unit 4 are currently existing arts and
will not be described in details in this description. An enclosing
frame 5 is provided at the top portion of the cabinet 1 while a
base 11 is provided at the bottom portion of the cabinet 1, wherein
the cabinet 1, the enclosing frame 5, and the base 11 form an outer
casing of the integrated multifunctional laundry cleaner machine
according to the preferred embodiment. Alternatively, the cabinet
1, the enclosing frame 5, and the base 11 can be integrally formed
to configure the outer casing as a one piece integrated casing.
Accordingly, a washer cover 31 is pivotally coupled with the
enclosing frame 5 to cover a top opening of the washing machine
unit 3 such that the washing machine unit 3 forms a top loaded
washing machine. The washing machine unit 3 further comprises a
washing machine control panel provided at the enclosing frame 5 for
electrically controlling the operation of the washing machine unit
3, wherein a main water inlet 32 provided at the enclosing frame 5
for guiding water to the washing machine unit 3 and the washing
basin 2. A dryer door 41 is preferably provided at a front side of
the cabinet 1 to cover a front opening of the dryer machine unit 4
such that the dryer machine unit 4 forms a front loaded dryer
machine. A dryer machine control panel 42 is provided at the front
side of the cabinet 1 for electrically controlling the operation of
the dryer machine unit 4. The washing basin 2 has a water drain
hole 21 and an overflow hole 22. Preferably, the washing basin 2 is
supported by the enclosing frame 5 at a position above the dryer
machine unit 4, wherein the top opening of the washing basin 2 is
located adjacent to the top opening of the washing machine unit 3.
A water faucet 9 is supported by the enclosing frame 5 for
controlling water flowing into the washing basin 2. Meanwhile, for
the sake of convenience, the multifunctional laundry cleaner
machine further comprises a main water entering pipe 6 for linking
the washing machine unit 3 and the washing basin 2 to a water
source, a main water outlet pipe 20 for discharging water from the
washing machine unit 3 and the washing basin 2, and a main power
plug 7 for electrically linking the washing machine unit 3 and the
dryer machine unit 4 to a power source. The main water entering
pipe 6 is preferably a hose communicatively connecting with the
water inlet 32 to communicatively connect with the water faucet 9
for supplying water to both the washing machine unit 3 and the
washing basin 2. The main water outlet pipe 20 is arranged to
communicatively connect with the water drain hole 21, the overflow
hole 22, and an outlet of draining pipe of the washing machine unit
3, so that waste water from the washing basin 2 and the washing
machine unit 3 will drain to the public sewer system through the
main water outlet pipe 20. The power plug 7 is able to supply the
power to both the full automatic washing machine unit 3 and the
tumbled type dryer machine unit 4, so as to minimize the needed
sockets for the multifunctional laundry cleaner machine.
[0031] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, in the preferred embodiment of
the present invention, a storage frame 30 is further provided on
top of the enclosing frame 5 at the rear portion of the washing
basin 2. A storage compartment (or storage drawer) 8 is also
provided at the cabinet 1 at a location between the washing basin 2
and the dryer machine unit 4. Therefore, the storage frame 30 and
the storage compartment 8 further provide an add-on storage
function of the laundry cleaner machine, such as for storing the
laundry detergents or temporarily placing the washed cloth
thereat.
[0032] In order to prevent the water being accidentally sprayed
onto the dryer machine unit 4 and the dryer machine control panel
42 thereof, a water shield 12 may be further mounted at the front
side of the cabinet 1 at a position below the washing basin 2 and
above the dryer door 41. Therefore, the dryer machine control panel
42 of the dryer machine unit 4 is located at the front side of
cabinet 1 at a location below the water shield 12. A water-sealed
washing basin rim 51 may be further upwardly protruded from the
peripheral edge of the washing basin 2 for preventing water
draining to the dryer machine unit 4 so as to further protect the
electrical appliance or circuit of the laundry cleaner machine.
[0033] Preferably, the enclosing frame 5 and the washing basin 2
are integrally formed as a one piece integrated body by sheet
forming or stamping forming of stainless sheet or by mold injecting
of plastic material, so that the integrated structure of the
enclosing frame 5 and the washing basin 2 is able to further
prevent the water leak therefrom, so as to enhance the safety of
the laundry cleaner machine.
[0034] Referring to FIG. 4 of the drawings, an integrated
multifunctional laundry cleaner machine illustrates a modification
of the present invention is illustrated, wherein the laundry
cleaner machine has the similar structure as the above preferred
embodiment. However, the multifunctional laundry cleaner machine
further comprises a water heater apparatus 50, preferably an
instant water heater, for supplying hot water to the washing basin
2 and the washing machine unit 3, wherein the water heater
apparatus 50 is the existing art and will not be described in
detail in the followings. A cold water inlet of the water heater
apparatus 50 is communicatively connected to the water inlet 32 via
a water pipe 60 (or hose). A hot water outlet of the water heater
apparatus 50 is communicatively linked to the water faucet 9 and
the washing machine unit 3 that a first hot water passage 40 of the
water faucet 9 is linked to the hot water outlet of the water
heater apparatus 50 while a second hot water passage 70 of the
washing machine unit 3 is also linked to the hot water outlet of
the water heater apparatus 50. A cold water passage 80 is further
provided for communicatively connecting the water inlet 32 with the
washing machine unit 3, wherein a cold water control valve 90 may
further provided at the cold water passage 80 to controllably
communicate therewith. It should be noted that a control panel of
the water heater apparatus 50 is preferably integrated with the
washing machine control panel of the washing machine unit 3 to form
a main control panel 10 preferably located at the enclosing frame 5
of the laundry cleaner machine, as shown in FIG. 1. The power
source of the water heater apparatus 50 is preferably electrically
connected to the power plug 7.
[0035] A further modification of the integrated multifunctional
laundry cleaner machine is further described as following. The
laundry cleaner machine further combines the above mentioned
control panels of the water heater apparatus 50, washing machine
unit 3, and the dryer machine control panel 42 of the dryer machine
unit 4 in one single main control panel 10 preferably located at
the enclosing frame 5 as shown in FIG. 1. Therefore, the laundry
cleaner machine is able to conveniently and centrally control the
water heater apparatus 5, the washing machine unit 3, and the dryer
machine unit 4.
[0036] Accordingly, through the integrated multifunctional laundry
cleaner machine, the user is able to use the washing basin 2,
washing cloth through the washing machine unit 3, and drying cloth
via the dryer machine unit 4 at the same time or individually. The
hot water can be easily and efficiently obtained via the water
heater apparatus 50. The dryer machine unit 4 is preferably located
lower than the washing machine unit 3 and the washing machine unit
3 are able to be rearranged to form variety of highs or geometries
of laundry cleaner machine for geometrically fitting into variety
of spaces, so as to satisfy different consumer groups, such as
students or consumers from different regions, so as to enhance the
flexibility and practice of the laundry cleaner machine.
[0037] One skilled in the art will understand that the embodiment
of the present invention as shown in the drawings and described
above is exemplary only and not intended to be limiting.
[0038] It will thus be seen that the objects of the present
invention have been fully and effectively accomplished. It
embodiments have been shown and described for the purposes of
illustrating the functional and structural principles of the
present invention and is subject to change without departure from
such principles. Therefore, this invention includes all
modifications encompassed within the spirit and scope of the
following claims.
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