U.S. patent application number 17/416070 was filed with the patent office on 2022-03-10 for laundry treatment apparatus.
This patent application is currently assigned to QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.. The applicant listed for this patent is Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.. Invention is credited to Bencai HUANG, Tao HUANG, Yonghong XU.
Application Number | 20220074106 17/416070 |
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Filed Date | 2022-03-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220074106 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HUANG; Tao ; et al. |
March 10, 2022 |
LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS
Abstract
A laundry treatment apparatus including a laundry treatment
barrel, a water supply valve, a delivery device, a water containing
member, an atomization generator, and a one-way check mechanism.
The delivery device includes a water delivery channel; the water
supply valve is connected to the inlet end of the water delivery
channel; the outlet end of the water delivery channel is connected
to the atomization generator by the water containing member; the
outlet of the atomization generator is disposed toward the inner
cavity of the laundry treatment barrel; the one-way check mechanism
is connected to the water delivery channel and the water containing
member; and the one-way check mechanism is isolated from the
atmosphere when the water supply valve is opened and communicated
with the atmosphere when the water supply valve is closed.
Inventors: |
HUANG; Tao; (Qingdao,
CN) ; XU; Yonghong; (Qingdao, CN) ; HUANG;
Bencai; (Qingdao, CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. |
Qingdao, Shandong
Qingdao, Shandong |
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CN
CN |
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Assignee: |
QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE
CO., LTD.
Qingdao, Shandong
CN
Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
Qingdao, Shandong
CN
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Appl. No.: |
17/416070 |
Filed: |
December 17, 2019 |
PCT Filed: |
December 17, 2019 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/CN2019/125903 |
371 Date: |
June 18, 2021 |
International
Class: |
D06F 39/08 20060101
D06F039/08; D06F 39/02 20060101 D06F039/02 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Dec 19, 2018 |
CN |
201811558377.3 |
Dec 19, 2018 |
CN |
201811558424.4 |
Dec 19, 2018 |
CN |
201811560210.0 |
Dec 19, 2018 |
CN |
201822136400.1 |
Claims
1-40. (canceled)
41. A clothing treatment apparatus, comprising: a clothing
treatment drum, a water supply valve, a dispensing device, a
water-containing member, an atomization generator and a one-way
check mechanism; wherein the dispensing device comprises a water
delivery channel, the water supply valve is connected to a water
inlet end of the water delivery channel, and a water outlet end of
the water delivery channel is connected to the atomization
generator through the water-containing member; an outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged facing an inner cavity of the
clothing treatment drum, the one-way check mechanism is connected
to the water delivery channel and the water-containing member
respectively, and the one-way check mechanism is arranged to be
isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply valve is opened
and to communicate with the atmosphere when the water supply valve
is closed.
42. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 41, wherein
the dispensing device further comprises a clothing treatment agent
dispensing cavity, and the clothing treatment agent dispensing
cavity is arranged below the water delivery channel.
43. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 41, wherein
the water supply valve is arranged outside of the dispensing
device.
44. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 41, wherein
a position where the one-way check structure is arranged is at a
different height from a position where the outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged.
45. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 44, wherein
the position where the one-way check structure is arranged is
higher than the position where the outlet of the atomization
generator is arranged.
46. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 41, wherein
the outlet of the atomization generator is arranged obliquely.
47. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 41, wherein
the one-way check mechanism comprises a one-way check valve, a
first pipeline and a second pipeline, the one-way check valve is
connected to the water delivery channel through the first pipeline,
and the one-way check valve is connected to the water-containing
member through the second pipeline.
48. A clothing treatment apparatus, comprising: a clothing
treatment drum, a water supply valve, a dispensing device, a
water-containing member, and an atomization generator; wherein the
dispensing device comprises a water delivery channel, the water
supply valve is connected to a water inlet end of the
water-containing member through the water delivery channel, a water
outlet end of the water-containing member is connected to the
atomization generator through a first pipeline, and the water
outlet end of the water-containing member is also connected to the
clothing treatment drum through a second pipeline; and wherein an
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged facing an inner
cavity of the clothing treatment drum, the water delivery channel
and/or the water-containing member is provided with a one-way check
structure, and the one-way check mechanism is arranged to be
isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply valve is opened
and to communicate with the atmosphere when the water supply valve
is closed.
49. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 48, wherein
a sprinkling head is provided on the clothing treatment drum, and
the second pipeline is connected with the sprinkling head.
50. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 49, wherein
a sprinkling port of the sprinkling head is arranged facing the
inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum.
51. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 48, wherein
the one-way check structure is arranged close to the water inlet
end of the water delivery channel.
52. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 48, wherein
a position where the one-way check structure is arranged is at a
different height from a position where the outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged.
53. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 52, wherein
the position where the one-way check structure is arranged is
higher than the position where the outlet of the atomization
generator is arranged.
54. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 48, wherein
the one-way check structure is a one-way check valve.
55. A clothing treatment apparatus, comprising: a clothing
treatment drum, a water supply valve, a dispensing device, a
water-containing member, and an atomization generator; wherein the
dispensing device comprises a water delivery channel, the water
supply valve is connected to a water inlet end of the water
delivery channel, a water outlet end of the water delivery channel
is connected to the atomization generator through the
water-containing member; an outlet of the atomization generator is
arranged facing an inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum, the
water delivery channel and/or the water-containing member is
provided with a one-way check structure, and the one-way check
mechanism is arranged to be isolated from the atmosphere when the
water supply valve is opened and to communicate with the atmosphere
when the water supply valve is closed.
56. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 55, wherein
the one-way check structure is arranged close to the water inlet
end of the water delivery channel.
57. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 55, wherein
the water supply valve is arranged outside of the dispensing
device.
58. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 55, wherein
a position where the one-way check structure is arranged is at a
different height from a position where the outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged.
59. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 58, wherein
the position where the one-way check structure is arranged is
higher than the position where the outlet of the atomization
generator is arranged.
60. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 55, wherein
the outlet of the atomization generator is arranged obliquely.
Description
FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of
clothing treatment, and specifically provides a clothing treatment
apparatus.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A clothing treatment apparatus is an apparatus capable of
washing, drying, sterilizing and/or deodorizing clothing. With the
continuous improvement of production level and ongoing growth of
users' needs, users have also raised higher and higher requirements
on the clothing treatment apparatus.
[0003] In the prior art, taking a washing machine as an example,
the clothing is generally washed by water. The washing process is
accompanied by mechanical rotation, so that stains on the clothing
are washed away. However, this washing method has a limitation in
that if a large amount of water is injected into a washing drum at
the beginning, the stains on a surface of the clothing will
directly enter a lining of the clothing in a state where a washing
liquid is not completely dissolved, so that more time, water
amount, washing liquid and mechanical action are required for
washing the clothing clean in the subsequent washing process, thus
resulting in a poor washing effect. In existing clothing treatment
apparatuses, other functions are often added on the basis of a
washing machine, such as adding a drying function to become a
washing-drying integrated machine, etc. Such an improvement does
not significantly improve the washing effect of the washing
machine. Moreover, current washing machines still cannot achieve
in-depth treatment of clothing made of special materials, such as
cashmere, wool and other materials. If the traditional washing by
water is used, it is highly possible that fiber structures of the
clothing will be damaged, which has caused a very big limitation on
an applicable range of the clothing of the washing machine.
[0004] Accordingly, there is a need for a new clothing treatment
apparatus in the art to solve the above problems.
SUMMARY
[0005] In order to solve the above problems in the prior art, that
is, to solve the problems of poor washing effect and very limited
applicable range of clothing of existing clothing treatment
apparatuses with a washing function, the present disclosure
provides a clothing treatment apparatus.
[0006] A first technical solution of the present disclosure
provides a clothing treatment apparatus, and the clothing treatment
apparatus includes a clothing treatment drum, a water supply valve,
a dispensing device, a water-containing member, an atomization
generator and a one-way check mechanism; in which the dispensing
device includes a water delivery channel, the water supply valve is
connected to a water inlet end of the water delivery channel, and a
water outlet end of the water delivery channel is connected to the
atomization generator through the water-containing member; an
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged facing an inner
cavity of the clothing treatment drum, the one-way check mechanism
is connected to the water delivery channel and the water-containing
member respectively, and the one-way check mechanism is arranged to
be isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply valve is
opened and to communicate with the atmosphere when the water supply
valve is closed.
[0007] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the dispensing device further includes a
clothing treatment agent dispensing cavity, and the clothing
treatment agent dispensing cavity is arranged below the water
delivery channel.
[0008] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the water supply valve is arranged outside of
the dispensing device.
[0009] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, a position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is at a different height from a position where the
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged.
[0010] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is higher than the position where the outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged.
[0011] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the outlet of the atomization generator is
arranged obliquely.
[0012] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the one-way check mechanism includes a one-way
check valve, a first pipeline and a second pipeline, the one-way
check valve is connected to the water delivery channel through the
first pipeline, and the one-way check valve is connected to the
water-containing member through the second pipeline.
[0013] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the clothing treatment apparatus is a drum
washing machine, and the clothing treatment drum is a drum of the
drum washing machine.
[0014] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the drum washing machine further includes a
window gasket connected to the drum, and the atomization generator
is arranged on the window gasket.
[0015] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the atomization generator is arranged on an
outer cylinder of the drum.
[0016] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that in the
preferred technical solutions of the present disclosure, by
connecting the one-way check structure with the water delivery
channel and the water-containing member, water can be injected into
the water delivery channel and the water-containing member when the
water supply valve is opened, and then the one-way check structure
communicates with the atmosphere when the water supply valve is
closed, so that the water in the water delivery channel and the
water-containing member is sprayed from the atomization generator,
and the water is converted into small particles of atomized water
droplets under the atomization action of the atomization generator,
thereby realizing a tender treatment of the clothing by atomized
air. Specifically, before washing by water, the clothing can be
moistened first by atomized water droplets, so that the stains on
the surface of the clothing are removed first, preventing the
stains on the surface of the clothing from entering the lining of
the clothing. Therefore, less time, water amount, washing liquid
and mechanical action can be used to wash the clothing clean in the
subsequent washing process so that the washing effect on the
clothing is improved and the clothing treatment apparatus is more
energy-saving. In addition, the use of this atomized air washing
method can treat clothing of special materials such as cashmere,
wool, etc., which not only can make the surface of the clothing of
this material smoother and softer, but also can quickly remove
stains on the clothing without damaging the fiber structures of the
clothing, thereby increasing the applicable range of the clothing
of the clothing treatment apparatus and further improving the user
experience.
[0017] Further, by setting the position where the one-way check
structure is arranged at a different height from the position where
the outlet of the atomization generator is arranged, a certain
liquid level difference is formed, so that the water in the water
delivery channel and the water-containing member can be smoothly
sprayed from the outlet of the atomization generator, which makes
it easier to perform the atomized air washing of the clothing and
improves the user experience.
[0018] A second technical solution of the present disclosure
provides a clothing treatment apparatus, and the clothing treatment
apparatus includes a clothing treatment drum, a water supply valve,
a dispensing device, a water-containing member, and an atomization
generator; in which the dispensing device includes a water delivery
channel, the water supply valve is connected to a water inlet end
of the water-containing member through the water delivery channel,
a water outlet end of the water-containing member is connected to
the atomization generator through a first pipeline, and the water
outlet end of the water-containing member is also connected to the
clothing treatment drum through a second pipeline; an outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged facing an inner cavity of the
clothing treatment drum, the water delivery channel and/or the
water-containing member is provided with a one-way check structure,
and the one-way check mechanism is arranged to be isolated from the
atmosphere when the water supply valve is opened and to communicate
with the atmosphere when the water supply valve is closed.
[0019] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, a sprinkling head is provided on the clothing
treatment drum, and the second pipeline is connected with the
sprinkling head.
[0020] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, a sprinkling port of the sprinkling head is
arranged facing the inner cavity of the clothing treatment
drum.
[0021] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the one-way check structure is arranged close
to the water inlet end of the water delivery channel.
[0022] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, a position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is at a different height from a position where the
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged.
[0023] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is higher than the position where the outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged.
[0024] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the one-way check structure is a one-way check
valve.
[0025] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the clothing treatment apparatus is a drum
washing machine, and the clothing treatment drum is a drum of the
drum washing machine.
[0026] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the drum washing machine further includes a
window gasket connected to the drum, and the atomization generator
is arranged on the window gasket.
[0027] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the atomization generator is arranged on an
outer cylinder of the drum.
[0028] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that in the
preferred technical solutions of the present disclosure, by
arranging the one-way check structure on the water delivery channel
and/or the water-containing member, water can be injected into the
water delivery channel and the water-containing member when the
water supply valve is opened, and then the one-way check structure
communicates with the atmosphere when the water supply valve is
closed, so that the water in the water-containing member is sprayed
from the atomization generator, and the water is converted into
small particles of atomized water droplets under the atomization
action of the atomization generator, thereby realizing a tender
treatment of the clothing by atomized air. In addition, other ways
of water injection, such as sprinkling, may be provided by
connecting the second pipeline to the clothing treatment drum.
Specifically, before washing by water, the clothing can be
moistened first by atomized water droplets, so that the stains on
the surface of the clothing are removed first, preventing the
stains on the surface of the clothing from entering the lining of
the clothing. After the atomized air washing, water is injected
into the clothing treatment drum through the second pipeline.
Therefore, less time, water amount, washing liquid and mechanical
action can be used to wash the clothing clean in the subsequent
washing process so that the washing effect on the clothing is
improved and the clothing treatment apparatus is more
energy-saving. In addition, the use of this atomized air washing
method can treat clothing of special materials such as cashmere,
wool, etc., which not only can make the surface of the clothing of
this material smoother and softer, but also can quickly remove
stains on the clothing without damaging the fiber structures of the
clothing, thereby increasing the applicable range of the clothing
of the clothing treatment apparatus and further improving the user
experience.
[0029] Further, the second pipeline is connected to the sprinkling
head provided on the clothing treatment drum, so that the clothing
treatment apparatus of the present disclosure has at least two
clothing washing modes: atomized air washing and sprinkling
washing, thus enabling the users to choose the corresponding
washing mode flexibly according to their own needs to meet the
various requirements of users and improve the user experience.
[0030] Further, by setting the position where the one-way check
structure is arranged at a different height from the position where
the outlet of the atomization generator is arranged, a certain
liquid level difference is formed, so that the water in the
water-containing member can be smoothly sprayed from the outlet of
the atomization generator, which makes it easier to perform the
atomized air washing of the clothing and improves the user
experience.
[0031] A third technical solution of the present disclosure
provides a clothing treatment apparatus, and the clothing treatment
apparatus includes a clothing treatment drum, a water supply valve,
a dispensing device, a water-containing member, and an atomization
generator; in which the dispensing device includes a water delivery
channel, the water supply valve is connected to a water inlet end
of the water delivery channel, a water outlet end of the water
delivery channel is connected to the atomization generator through
the water-containing member; an outlet of the atomization generator
is arranged facing an inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum,
the water delivery channel and/or the water-containing member is
provided with a one-way check structure, and the one-way check
mechanism is arranged to be isolated from the atmosphere when the
water supply valve is opened and to communicate with the atmosphere
when the water supply valve is closed.
[0032] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the one-way check structure is arranged close
to the water inlet end of the water delivery channel.
[0033] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the water supply valve is arranged outside of
the dispensing device.
[0034] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, a position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is at a different height from a position where the
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged.
[0035] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is higher than the position where the outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged.
[0036] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the outlet of the atomization generator is
arranged obliquely.
[0037] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the one-way check structure is a one-way check
valve.
[0038] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the clothing treatment apparatus is a drum
washing machine, and the clothing treatment drum is a drum of the
drum washing machine.
[0039] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the drum washing machine further includes a
window gasket connected to the drum, and the atomization generator
is arranged on the window gasket.
[0040] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the atomization generator is arranged on an
outer cylinder of the drum.
[0041] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that in the
preferred technical solutions of the present disclosure, by
arranging the one-way check structure on the water delivery channel
and/or the water-containing member, water can be injected into the
water delivery channel and the water-containing member when the
water supply valve is opened, and then the one-way check structure
communicates with the atmosphere when the water supply valve is
closed, so that the water in the water-containing member is sprayed
from the atomization generator, and the water is converted into
small particles of atomized water droplets under the atomization
action of the atomization generator, thereby realizing a tender
treatment of the clothing by atomized air. Specifically, before
washing by water, the clothing can be moistened first by atomized
water droplets, so that the stains on the surface of the clothing
are removed first, preventing the stains on the surface of the
clothing from entering the lining of the clothing. Therefore, less
time, water amount, washing liquid and mechanical action can be
used to wash the clothing clean in the subsequent washing process
so that the washing effect on the clothing is improved and the
clothing treatment apparatus is more energy-saving. In addition,
the use of this atomized air washing method can treat clothing of
special materials such as cashmere, wool, etc., which not only can
make the surface of the clothing of this material smoother and
softer, but also can quickly remove stains on the clothing without
damaging the fiber structures of the clothing, thereby increasing
the applicable range of the clothing of the clothing treatment
apparatus and further improving the user experience.
[0042] Further, by setting the position where the one-way check
structure is arranged at a different height from the position where
the outlet of the atomization generator is arranged, a certain
liquid level difference is formed, so that the water in the
water-containing member can be smoothly sprayed from the outlet of
the atomization generator, which makes it easier to perform the
atomized air washing of the clothing and improves the user
experience.
[0043] A fourth technical solution of the present disclosure
provides a clothing treatment apparatus, and the clothing treatment
apparatus includes a clothing treatment drum, a water supply valve,
a dispensing device and an atomization generator; in which the
dispensing device includes a water delivery channel, the water
supply valve is connected to a water inlet end of the water
delivery channel, a water outlet end of the water delivery channel
is connected to the atomization generator through a first pipeline,
and the water outlet end of the water delivery channel is also
connected to a second pipeline; an outlet of the second pipeline is
arranged facing an inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum, an
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged facing the inner
cavity of the clothing treatment drum, and the second pipeline is
arranged to be able to communicate with the atmosphere.
[0044] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the second pipeline includes a pipeline body
and a one-way check structure provided on the pipeline body, and
the one-way check structure is arranged to be isolated from the
atmosphere when the water supply valve is opened and to communicate
with the atmosphere when the water supply valve is closed.
[0045] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, a position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is at a different height from a position where the
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged.
[0046] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the position where the one-way check structure
is arranged is higher than the position where the outlet of the
atomization generator is arranged.
[0047] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the one-way check structure is a one-way check
valve.
[0048] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the outlet of the atomization generator is
arranged obliquely.
[0049] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the dispensing device further includes a
clothing treatment agent dispensing cavity, and the clothing
treatment agent dispensing cavity is arranged below the water
delivery channel.
[0050] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the clothing treatment apparatus is a drum
washing machine, and the clothing treatment drum is a drum of the
drum washing machine.
[0051] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the drum washing machine further includes a
window gasket connected to the drum, and the atomization generator
is arranged on the window gasket.
[0052] In a preferred technical solution of the above clothing
treatment apparatus, the atomization generator is arranged on an
outer cylinder of the drum.
[0053] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that in the
preferred technical solutions of the present disclosure, water can
be injected into the water delivery channel when the water supply
valve is opened, and then when the water supply valve is closed,
the second pipeline can communicate with the atmosphere, so that a
part of the water in the water delivery channel and all the water
in the first pipeline can be sprayed from the atomization
generator, and can be converted into small particles of atomized
water droplets under the atomization action of the atomization
generator, thereby realizing a tender treatment of the clothing by
atomized air. Specifically, before washing by water, the clothing
can be moistened first by atomized water droplets, so that the
stains on the surface of the clothing are removed first, preventing
the stains on the surface of the clothing from entering the lining
of the clothing. Therefore, less time, water amount, washing liquid
and mechanical action can be used to wash the clothing clean in the
subsequent washing process so that the washing effect on the
clothing is improved and the clothing treatment apparatus is more
energy-saving. In addition, the use of this atomized air washing
method can treat clothing of special materials such as cashmere,
wool, etc., which not only can make the surface of the clothing of
this material smoother and softer, but also can quickly remove
stains on the clothing without damaging the fiber structures of the
clothing, thereby increasing the applicable range of the clothing
of the clothing treatment apparatus and further improving the user
experience.
[0054] Further, by providing the one-way check structure, the
one-way check structure is isolated from the atmosphere when the
water supply valve is opened, so as to perform a normal water
injection operation, and the one-way check structure communicates
with the atmosphere when the water supply valve is closed, so that
a part of the water in the water delivery channel and all the water
in the first pipeline can be sprayed from the atomization generator
to realize the atomized air washing of the clothing.
[0055] Further, by setting the position where the one-way check
structure is arranged at a different height from the position where
the outlet of the atomization generator is arranged, a certain
liquid level difference is formed, so that the water in the water
delivery channel and the first pipeline can be smoothly sprayed
from the outlet of the atomization generator, which makes it easier
to perform the atomized air washing of the clothing and improves
the user experience.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0056] FIG. 1 is a partial structural view showing the principle of
a clothing treatment apparatus according to a first technical
solution of the present disclosure;
[0057] FIG. 2 is a partial schematic view showing the structure of
a drum washing machine according to the first technical solution of
the present disclosure;
[0058] FIG. 3 is a partial structural view showing the principle of
a clothing treatment apparatus according to a second technical
solution of the present disclosure;
[0059] FIG. 4 is a partial schematic view showing the structure of
a drum washing machine according to the second technical solution
of the present disclosure;
[0060] FIG. 5 is a partial structural view showing the principle of
a clothing treatment apparatus according to a third technical
solution of the present disclosure;
[0061] FIG. 6 is a partial schematic view showing the structure of
a drum washing machine according to the third technical solution of
the present disclosure; and
[0062] FIG. 7 is a partial structural view showing the principle of
a clothing treatment apparatus according to a fourth technical
solution of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0063] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be
described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It
should be understood by those skilled in the art that these
embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of
the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of
protection of the present disclosure.
[0064] It should be noted that in the description of the present
disclosure, terms indicating directional or positional
relationships, such as "in", "above", "below", "inside", "outside"
and the like, are based on the directional or positional
relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only
used for ease of description, and do not indicate or imply that the
device or element must have a specific orientation, or be
constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore
they should not be considered as limitations to the present
disclosure. In addition, terms "first" and "second" are only used
for descriptive purposes, and should not be understood as
indicating or implying relative importance.
[0065] In addition, it should also be noted that in the description
of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and
defined, terms "arrange", "install", "connect" and "connection"
should be understood in a broad sense; for example, the connection
may be a fixed connection, or may also be a detachable connection,
or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection, or an
electrical connection; it may be a direct connection, or an
indirect connection implemented through an intermediate medium, or
it may be an internal communication between two elements. For those
skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the
present disclosure can be understood according to specific
situations.
[0066] In view of the problems of poor washing effect and very
limited applicable range of clothing of existing clothing treatment
apparatuses with a washing function, the present disclosure
provides a clothing treatment apparatus, aiming at improving the
washing effect of the clothing treatment apparatuses with the
washing function on the clothing, increasing the applicable range
of the clothing, meeting user's requirements on use, and thereby
improving the user experience.
[0067] First Technical Solution
[0068] As shown in FIG. 1, the clothing treatment apparatus of the
present disclosure includes a clothing treatment drum, a water
supply valve 1, a dispensing device 2, a water-containing member,
an atomization generator 3, and a one-way check mechanism. The
dispensing device 2 includes a water delivery channel 21, the water
supply valve 1 is connected to a water inlet end of the water
delivery channel 21, and a water outlet end of the water delivery
channel 21 is connected to the atomization generator 3 through the
water-containing member. An outlet of the atomization generator 3
is arranged facing an inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum.
The one-way check mechanism is connected with the water delivery
channel 21 and the water-containing member respectively, and the
one-way check mechanism is arranged to be isolated from the
atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is opened and to
communicate with the atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is
closed. The water-containing member may be a water tank, or a water
box, or a sink on the clothing treatment apparatus. Those skilled
in the art may flexibly set the specific structure of the
water-containing member in practical applications, as long as the
water-containing member can store and accommodate water. The
atomization generator 3 may be an ultrasonic atomization generator
or a compressed atomization generator. Those skilled in the art may
flexibly set the specific structure of the atomization generator 3
in practical applications, as long as the atomization generator 3
can convert the water in the water delivery channel 21 and the
water-containing member into atomized water droplets when the
one-way check structure communicates with the atmosphere so as to
perform atomized air washing of the clothing. In addition, a
combined structure of a one-way check valve 7 and pipelines may be
used as the one-way check structure, in which the one-way check
valve 7 may be the one-way check valve in the patent No.
201721853840.8. The principle of the one-way check valve 7 belongs
to the prior art, so it will not be described in detail herein. Of
course, in the present disclosure, other combined structures of a
one-way check structure and pipelines may also be used. For
example, the one-way check structure includes a cylinder, a movable
block arranged in the cylinder, and a spring connected between the
cylinder and the movable block. The movable block divides an
internal cavity of the cylinder into two parts. A top part of the
cylinder is provided with an air inlet, a bottom part of the
cylinder is provided with a water inlet, and a middle part of the
cylinder is provided with an outlet. The spring allows the movable
block to move between a top limit position, a middle position and a
bottom limit position. When the spring is in a natural state, it
enables the movable block to be maintained at the bottom limit
position. At this time, the air inlet communicates with the outlet,
and the water inlet is isolated from the outlet by the movable
block, so as to realize the communication between the one-way check
structure and the atmosphere. When water inflows from the water
inlet, the water pressure moves the movable block to the top limit
position against the force of the spring, so that the water inlet
communicates with the outlet, and that the air inlet is isolated
from the outlet by the movable block. Therefore, the one-way check
structure allows water to pass through and be isolated from the
atmosphere. It should be noted that the above-mentioned top part
and bottom part are defined relative to the cylinder, and they do
not constitute restrictions to the specific direction of arranging
the one-way check structure. Alternatively, the one-way check
structure may also be a combined structure of a plug and pipelines.
Specifically, the water delivery channel 21 and the
water-containing member are connected by a connection pipe, an
opening is provided at the highest point of the connection pipe,
and a plug is provided at the opening. When water inflows from the
water supply valve 1, the opening is closed by the plug, and when
the water supply valve 1 is closed, the plug is removed and the
opening communicates with the atmosphere, so that the water in the
water delivery channel 21 and the water-containing member is
sprayed from the outlet of the atomization generator 3. Those
skilled in the art may flexibly set the specific structure of the
one-way check structure in practical applications, as long as the
one-way check structure can be isolated from the atmosphere when
the water supply valve 1 is opened and can communicate with the
atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is closed.
[0069] It should be noted that by using the one-way check
structure, the present disclosure enables the atomization generator
3 to smoothly generate atomized water droplets. This is because
when the water supply valve 1 is always open, it is very difficult
for the atomization generator 3 to form atomized water droplets
under the action of water pressure. Therefore, the water supply
valve 1 can be opened to accumulate water in the water delivery
channel 21 and the water-containing member, and then the water
supply valve 1 can be closed. At this time, the water in the water
delivery channel 21 and the water-containing member can be sprayed
onto the clothing in the form of atomized water droplets from the
atomization generator 3 according to the principle of atmospheric
communication, so as to ensure that the atomization generator 3 can
perform atomized air washing of the clothing.
[0070] In addition, it should also be noted that the clothing
treatment apparatus of the present disclosure may be a drum washing
machine, a pulsator washing machine, a washing-drying integrated
machine, a clothing care machine, etc., and those skilled in the
art may flexibly set the application objects of the technical
solutions of the present disclosure. Such adjustments and changes
to the application objects do not deviate from the principle of the
present disclosure, and should be defined within the scope of
protection of the present disclosure. The technical solutions of
the present disclosure will be further explained below in
conjunction with a drum washing machine.
[0071] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the drum washing
machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet, a drum 4
arranged in the cabinet, and a window gasket 5 connected between an
outer cylinder of the drum 4 and the cabinet. The atomization
generator 3 is preferably arranged on the window gasket 5, and an
outlet of the atomization generator 3 is obliquely arranged facing
an inner cavity of the drum 4 (of course, other directions of
arrangement are also possible). Alternatively, the atomization
generator 3 may also be provided on the outer cylinder of the drum
4, as long as it can spray atomized water droplets onto the
clothing in an inner cylinder of the drum 4 to perform atomized air
washing. In addition, the drum washing machine also includes a
dispensing device 2 arranged on the cabinet. The dispensing device
2 includes a clothing treatment agent dispensing cavity and a water
box arranged on a top of the clothing treatment agent dispensing
cavity. The water delivery channel 21 is formed in the water box. A
water inlet end of the water delivery channel 21 is connected to
the water supply valve 1 arranged outside of the dispensing device
2, and a water outlet end of the water delivery channel 21 is
connected to a water tank 6 through a pipeline. The water tank 6 is
connected to the atomization generator 3 through a pipeline, and
the water tank 6 has a function of accumulating water. The one-way
check valve 7 is arranged outside of the water delivery channel 21
and the water tank 6, the one-way check valve 7 is connected to the
water delivery channel 21 through a first pipeline 8, and the
one-way check valve 7 is also connected to the water tank 6 through
a second pipeline 9 (this part of the structure is not shown in
FIG. 2).
[0072] Preferably, the position where the one-way check valve 7 is
arranged is at a different height from the position where the
outlet of the atomization generator 3 is arranged, that is, when
the one-way check valve 7 communicates with the atmosphere, a
certain liquid level difference can be formed between the one-way
check valve 7 and the outlet of the atomization generator 3, so
that the water accumulated in the water delivery channel 21 and the
water tank 6 can be sprayed onto the clothing more easily in the
form of atomized water droplets through the atomization generator
3. Since the position where the dispensing device 2 is arranged is
generally higher than the position where the drum 4 is arranged in
the drum washing machine, it is more preferable to set the position
where the one-way check valve 7 is arranged to be higher than the
position where the outlet of the atomization generator 3 is
arranged, thereby making full use of the original structure of the
drum washing machine.
[0073] Second Technical Solution
[0074] As shown in FIG. 3, the clothing treatment apparatus of the
present disclosure includes a clothing treatment drum, a water
supply valve 1, a dispensing device 2, a water-containing member,
and an atomization generator 3. The dispensing device 2 includes a
water delivery channel 21, the water supply valve 1 is connected to
a water inlet end of the water-containing member through the water
delivery channel 21, a water outlet end of the water-containing
member is connected to the atomization generator 3 through a first
pipeline 9, and the water outlet end of the water-containing member
is also connected to the clothing treatment drum through a second
pipeline 10. An outlet of the atomization generator 3 is arranged
facing an inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum. The water
delivery channel 21 and/or the water-containing member are provided
with a one-way check mechanism, and the one-way check mechanism is
arranged to be isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply
valve 1 is opened and to communicate with the atmosphere when the
water supply valve 1 is closed. The water-containing member may be
a water tank, or a water box, or a sink on the clothing treatment
apparatus. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set the specific
structure of the water-containing member in practical applications,
as long as the water-containing member can store and accommodate
water. The atomization generator 3 may be an ultrasonic atomization
generator or a compressed atomization generator. Those skilled in
the art may flexibly set the specific structure of the atomization
generator 3 in practical applications, as long as the atomization
generator 3 can convert the water in the water-containing member
into atomized water droplets when the one-way check structure
communicates with the atmosphere so as to perform atomized air
washing of the clothing. In addition, a one-way check valve 8 may
be used as the one-way check structure, such as the one-way check
valve 8 in the patent No. 201721853840.8. The principle of the
one-way check valve 8 belongs to the prior art, so it will not be
described in detail herein. Of course, in the present disclosure,
other one-way check structures may also be used. For example, the
one-way check structure includes a cylinder, a movable block
arranged in the cylinder, and a spring connected between the
cylinder and the movable block. The movable block divides an
internal cavity of the cylinder into two parts. A top part of the
cylinder is provided with an air inlet, a bottom part of the
cylinder is provided with a water inlet, and a middle part of the
cylinder is provided with an outlet. The spring allows the movable
block to move between a top limit position, a middle position and a
bottom limit position. When the spring is in a natural state, it
enables the movable block to be maintained at the bottom limit
position. At this time, the air inlet communicates with the outlet,
and the water inlet is isolated from the outlet by the movable
block, so as to realize the communication between the one-way check
structure and the atmosphere. When water inflows from the water
inlet, the water pressure moves the movable block to the top limit
position against the force of the spring, so that the water inlet
communicates with the outlet, and that the air inlet is isolated
from the outlet by the movable block. Therefore, the one-way check
structure allows water to pass through and be isolated from the
atmosphere. It should be noted that the above-mentioned top part
and bottom part are defined relative to the cylinder, and they do
not constitute restrictions to the specific direction and specific
position of arranging the one-way check structure. Alternatively,
the one-way check structure may also be a plug structure.
Specifically, an opening is provided at the highest point of the
water delivery channel 21 and/or the water-containing member, and a
plug is provided at the opening. When water inflows from the water
supply valve 1, the opening is closed by the plug, and when the
water supply valve 1 is closed, the plug is removed and the opening
communicates with the atmosphere, so that the water in the
water-containing member is sprayed from the outlet of the
atomization generator 3. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set
the specific structure of the one-way check structure in practical
applications, as long as the one-way check structure can be
isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is
opened and can communicate with the atmosphere when the water
supply valve 1 is closed. Moreover, it is possible to arrange the
one-way check structure only on the water delivery channel 21. With
this structure, if the one-way check structure communicates with
the atmosphere, the water in the water delivery channel 21 and the
water in the water-containing member will both flow into the
interior of the clothing treatment drum through the atomization
generator 3. Of course, the water delivery channel 21 and the
water-containing member may also be provided with a one-way check
structure respectively, so that when the one-way check structure
communicates with the atmosphere, the water in the water delivery
channel 21 and the water in the water-containing member will both
flow into the interior of the clothing treatment drum through the
atomization generator 3. Alternatively, it is also possible to
arrange the one-way check structure only on the water-containing
member. In this case, when the one-way check structure communicates
with the atmosphere, at least the water in the water-containing
member can flow into the interior of the clothing treatment drum
through the atomization generator 3. Those skilled in the art may
flexibly set the arrangement position and distribution of the
one-way check structure in practical applications, as long as it
can be ensured that at least the water in the water-containing
member can flow into the interior of the clothing treatment drum
through the atomization generator 3 to realize the atomized air
washing of the clothing. In the present disclosure, the first
pipeline 9 and the second pipeline 10 may be connected to the water
delivery channel 21 through the same water outlet end of the water
delivery channel 21, or they may also be connected to the water
delivery channel 21 through different water outlet ends of the
water delivery channel 21 respectively. Such changes to the
structure do not deviate from the technical solutions of the
present disclosure, and should be defined within the scope of
protection of the present disclosure.
[0075] It should be noted that by using the one-way check
structure, the present disclosure enables the atomization generator
3 to smoothly generate atomized water droplets. This is because
when the water supply valve 1 is always open, it is very difficult
for the atomization generator 3 to form atomized water droplets
under the action of water pressure. Therefore, the water supply
valve 1 can be opened to accumulate water in the water delivery
channel 21 and the water-containing member, and then the water
supply valve 1 can be closed (the second pipeline 10 is selectively
closed at this time). At this time, at least a part of the water in
the water-containing member can be sprayed onto the clothing in the
form of atomized water droplets from the atomization generator 3
according to the principle of atmospheric communication, so as to
ensure that the atomization generator 3 can perform atomized air
washing of the clothing. If it is required to inject a large amount
of water into the clothing treatment drum, the atomization
generator 3 is closed at this time so as to keep the water supply
valve 1 always open and ensure that the second pipeline 10 is in a
communicated state, thereby achieving continuous water injection
into the clothing treatment drum. The second pipeline 10 can be
directly connected to a water injection port or sprinkling
structure on the clothing treatment drum.
[0076] In addition, it should also be noted that the clothing
treatment apparatus of the present disclosure may be a drum washing
machine, a pulsator washing machine, a washing-drying integrated
machine, a clothing care machine, etc., and those skilled in the
art may flexibly set the application objects of the technical
solutions of the present disclosure. Such adjustments and changes
to the application objects do not deviate from the principle of the
present disclosure, and should be defined within the scope of
protection of the present disclosure. The technical solutions of
the present disclosure will be further explained below in
conjunction with a drum washing machine.
[0077] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the drum washing machine
of the present disclosure includes a cabinet, a drum 4 arranged in
the cabinet, and a window gasket 5 connected between an outer
cylinder of the drum 4 and the cabinet. The atomization generator 3
is preferably arranged on the window gasket 5, and an outlet of the
atomization generator 3 is obliquely arranged facing an inner
cavity of the drum 4 (of course, other directions of arrangement
are also possible). Alternatively, the atomization generator 3 may
also be provided on the outer cylinder of the drum 4, as long as it
can spray atomized water droplets onto the clothing in an inner
cylinder of the drum 4 to perform atomized air washing. A
sprinkling head 7 is provided on the drum 4 or on the window gasket
5, and an outlet of the sprinkling head 7 is also arranged facing
the inner cavity of the drum 4. The sprinkling head 7 is mainly
configured to sprinkle water into the drum 4. A control valve may
be selectively installed on the second pipeline 10, and the control
valve can control on and off of the second pipeline 10. In
addition, the drum washing machine also includes a dispensing
device 2 arranged on the cabinet. The dispensing device 2 includes
a clothing treatment agent dispensing cavity and a water box
arranged on a top of the clothing treatment agent dispensing
cavity. The water delivery channel 21 is formed in the water box. A
water inlet end of the water delivery channel 21 is connected to
the water supply valve 1 arranged outside of the dispensing device
2, and a water outlet end of the water delivery channel 21 is
connected to a water tank 6 through a pipeline. The water tank 6 is
connected to the atomization generator 3 through the first pipeline
9, and is connected to the sprinkling head 7 through the second
pipeline 10. The water tank 6 has a function of accumulating water.
The one-way check valve 8 is arranged on the water delivery channel
21. For example, the one-way check valve 8 may be arranged close to
the water inlet end of the water delivery channel 21. Of course,
the one-way check valve 8 may also be arranged at other positions
of the water delivery channel 21. Those skilled in the art may
flexibly set the position where the one-way check valve 8 is
arranged in the water delivery channel 21 in practical
applications. Such adjustments and changes to the arrangement
position of the one-way check valve 8 do not constitute limitations
to the present disclosure, and should be defined within the scope
of protection of the present disclosure.
[0078] Preferably, the position where the one-way check valve 8 is
arranged is at a different height from the position where the
outlet of the atomization generator 3 is arranged, that is, when
the one-way check valve 8 communicates with the atmosphere, a
certain liquid level difference can be formed between the one-way
check valve 8 and the outlet of the atomization generator 3, so
that the water accumulated in the water delivery channel 21 and the
water tank 6 can be sprayed onto the clothing more easily in the
form of atomized water droplets through the atomization generator
3. Since the position where the dispensing device 2 is arranged is
generally higher than the position where the drum 4 is arranged in
the drum washing machine, it is more preferable to set the position
where the one-way check valve 8 is arranged to be higher than the
position where the outlet of the atomization generator 3 is
arranged, thereby making full use of the original structure of the
drum washing machine.
[0079] Third Technical Solution
[0080] As shown in FIG. 5, the clothing treatment apparatus of the
present disclosure includes a clothing treatment drum, a water
supply valve 1, a dispensing device 2, a water-containing member,
and an atomization generator 3. The dispensing device 2 includes a
water delivery channel 21, the water supply valve 1 is connected to
a water inlet end of the water delivery channel 21, and a water
outlet end of the water delivery channel 21 is connected to the
atomization generator 3 through the water-containing member. An
outlet of the atomization generator 3 is arranged facing an inner
cavity of the clothing treatment drum. The water delivery channel
21 and/or the water-containing member are provided with a one-way
check mechanism, and the one-way check mechanism is arranged to be
isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is
opened and to communicate with the atmosphere when the water supply
valve 1 is closed. The water-containing member may be a water tank,
or a water box, or a sink on the clothing treatment apparatus.
Those skilled in the art may flexibly set the specific structure of
the water-containing member in practical applications, as long as
the water-containing member can store and accommodate water. The
atomization generator 3 may be an ultrasonic atomization generator
or a compressed atomization generator. Those skilled in the art may
flexibly set the specific structure of the atomization generator 3
in practical applications, as long as the atomization generator 3
can convert the water in the water-containing member into atomized
water droplets when the one-way check structure communicates with
the atmosphere so as to perform atomized air washing of the
clothing. In addition, a one-way check valve 7 may be used as the
one-way check structure, such as the one-way check valve 7 in the
patent No. 201721853840.8. The principle of the one-way check valve
7 belongs to the prior art, so it will not be described in detail
herein. Of course, in the present disclosure, other one-way check
structures may also be used. For example, the one-way check
structure includes a cylinder, a movable block arranged in the
cylinder, and a spring connected between the cylinder and the
movable block. The movable block divides an internal cavity of the
cylinder into two parts. A top part of the cylinder is provided
with an air inlet, a bottom part of the cylinder is provided with a
water inlet, and a middle part of the cylinder is provided with an
outlet. The spring allows the movable block to move between a top
limit position, a middle position and a bottom limit position. When
the spring is in a natural state, it enables the movable block to
be maintained at the bottom limit position. At this time, the air
inlet communicates with the outlet, and the water inlet is isolated
from the outlet by the movable block, so as to realize the
communication between the one-way check structure and the
atmosphere. When water inflows from the water inlet, the water
pressure moves the movable block to the top limit position against
the force of the spring, so that the water inlet communicates with
the outlet, and that the air inlet is isolated from the outlet by
the movable block. Therefore, the one-way check structure allows
water to pass through and be isolated from the atmosphere. It
should be noted that the above-mentioned top part and bottom part
are defined relative to the cylinder, and they do not constitute
restrictions to the specific direction and specific position of
arranging the one-way check structure. Alternatively, the one-way
check structure may also be a plug structure. Specifically, an
opening is provided at the highest point of the water delivery
channel 21 and/or the water-containing member, and a plug is
provided at the opening. When water inflows from the water supply
valve 1, the opening is closed by the plug, and when the water
supply valve 1 is closed, the plug is removed and the opening
communicates with the atmosphere, so that the water in the
water-containing member is sprayed from the outlet of the
atomization generator 3. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set
the specific structure of the one-way check structure in practical
applications, as long as the one-way check structure can be
isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is
opened and can communicate with the atmosphere when the water
supply valve 1 is closed. Moreover, it is possible to arrange the
one-way check structure only on the water delivery channel 21. With
this structure, if the one-way check structure communicates with
the atmosphere, the water in the water delivery channel 21 and the
water in the water-containing member will both flow into the
interior of the clothing treatment drum through the atomization
generator 3. Of course, the water delivery channel 21 and the
water-containing member may also be provided with a one-way check
structure respectively, so that when the one-way check structure
communicates with the atmosphere, the water in the water delivery
channel 21 and the water in the water-containing member will both
flow into the interior of the clothing treatment drum through the
atomization generator 3. Alternatively, it is also possible to
arrange the one-way check structure only on the water-containing
member. In this case, when the one-way check structure communicates
with the atmosphere, at least the water in the water-containing
member can flow into the interior of the clothing treatment drum
through the atomization generator 3. Those skilled in the art may
flexibly set the arrangement position and distribution of the
one-way check structure in practical applications, as long as it
can be ensured that at least the water in the water-containing
member can flow into the interior of the clothing treatment drum
through the atomization generator 3 to realize the atomized air
washing of the clothing.
[0081] It should be noted that by using the one-way check
structure, the present disclosure enables the atomization generator
3 to smoothly generate atomized water droplets. This is because
when the water supply valve 1 is always open, it is very difficult
for the atomization generator 3 to form atomized water droplets
under the action of water pressure. Therefore, the water supply
valve 1 can be opened to accumulate water in the water delivery
channel 21 and the water-containing member, and then the water
supply valve 1 can be closed. At this time, at least the water in
the water-containing member can be sprayed onto the clothing in the
form of atomized water droplets from the atomization generator 3
according to the principle of atmospheric communication, so as to
ensure that the atomization generator 3 can perform atomized air
washing of the clothing.
[0082] In addition, it should also be noted that the clothing
treatment apparatus of the present disclosure may be a drum washing
machine, a pulsator washing machine, a washing-drying integrated
machine, a clothing care machine, etc., and those skilled in the
art may flexibly set the application objects of the technical
solutions of the present disclosure. Such adjustments and changes
to the application objects do not deviate from the principle of the
present disclosure, and should be defined within the scope of
protection of the present disclosure. The technical solutions of
the present disclosure will be further explained below in
conjunction with a drum washing machine.
[0083] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the drum washing machine
of the present disclosure includes a cabinet, a drum 4 arranged in
the cabinet, and a window gasket 5 connected between an outer
cylinder of the drum 4 and the cabinet. The atomization generator 3
is preferably arranged on the window gasket 5, and an outlet of the
atomization generator 3 is obliquely arranged facing an inner
cavity of the drum 4 (of course, other directions of arrangement
are also possible). Alternatively, the atomization generator 3 may
also be provided on the outer cylinder of the drum 4, as long as it
can spray atomized water droplets onto the clothing in an inner
cylinder of the drum 4 to perform atomized air washing. In
addition, the drum washing machine also includes a dispensing
device 2 arranged on the cabinet. The dispensing device 2 includes
a clothing treatment agent dispensing cavity and a water box
arranged on a top of the clothing treatment agent dispensing
cavity. The water delivery channel 21 is formed in the water box. A
water inlet end of the water delivery channel 21 is connected to
the water supply valve 1 arranged outside of the dispensing device
2, and a water outlet end of the water delivery channel 21 is
connected to a water tank 6 through a pipeline. The water tank 6 is
connected to the atomization generator 3 through a pipeline, and
the water tank 6 has a function of accumulating water. The one-way
check valve 7 is arranged on the water delivery channel 21. For
example, the one-way check valve 7 may be arranged close to the
water inlet end of the water delivery channel 21. Of course, the
one-way check valve 7 may also be arranged at other positions of
the water delivery channel 21. Those skilled in the art may
flexibly set the position where the one-way check valve 7 is
arranged in the water delivery channel 21 in practical
applications. Such adjustments and changes to the arrangement
position of the one-way check valve 7 do not constitute limitations
to the present disclosure, and should be defined within the scope
of protection of the present disclosure.
[0084] Preferably, the position where the one-way check valve 7 is
arranged is at a different height from the position where the
outlet of the atomization generator 3 is arranged, that is, when
the one-way check valve 7 communicates with the atmosphere, a
certain liquid level difference can be formed between the one-way
check valve 7 and the outlet of the atomization generator 3, so
that the water accumulated in the water delivery channel 21 and the
water tank 6 can be sprayed onto the clothing more easily in the
form of atomized water droplets through the atomization generator
3. Since the position where the dispensing device 2 is arranged is
generally higher than the position where the drum 4 is arranged in
the drum washing machine, it is more preferable to set the position
where the one-way check valve 7 is arranged to be higher than the
position where the outlet of the atomization generator 3 is
arranged, thereby making full use of the original structure of the
drum washing machine.
[0085] Fourth Technical Solution
[0086] As shown in FIG. 7, the clothing treatment apparatus of the
present disclosure includes a clothing treatment drum, a water
supply valve 1, a dispensing device 2, and an atomization generator
3. The dispensing device 2 includes a water delivery channel 21,
the water supply valve 1 is connected to a water inlet end of the
water delivery channel 21, a water outlet end of the water delivery
channel 21 is connected to the atomization generator 3 through a
first pipeline 4, and the water outlet end of the water delivery
channel 21 is also connected to a second pipeline 5. An outlet of
the second pipeline 5 is arranged facing an inner cavity of the
clothing treatment drum, an outlet of the atomization generator 3
is arranged facing an inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum,
and the second pipeline 5 is arranged to be able to communicate
with the atmosphere. The second pipeline 5 may be directly
connected to the clothing treatment drum, and the outlet of the
second pipeline 5 may also be arranged above the clothing treatment
drum. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set the ways of
arranging and connecting the second pipeline 5 in practical
applications, as long as water can be injected into the clothing
treatment drum through the second pipeline 5. In addition, the
technical solution of the present disclosure may also be applied to
a clothing treatment apparatus with a multi-drum structure, such as
a dual-drum washing machine, which includes a first drum and a
second drum. The outlet of the atomization generator 3 is arranged
facing an inner cavity of the first drum, and the outlet of the
second pipeline 5 is arranged facing an inner cavity of the second
drum, so that water can be injected into the first drum and the
second drum through the same water supply valve 1. Atomized water
injection is implemented in the first drum (in which other water
injection structures may also be included), and direct water
injection is implemented in the second drum (including water
injection by sprinkling, etc.). Those skilled in the art may
flexibly set the application scenes of the present disclosure in
practical applications, as long as at least the atomized air
washing of the clothing can be realized. The atomization generator
3 may be an ultrasonic atomization generator or a compressed
atomization generator. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set
the specific structure of the atomization generator 3 in practical
applications, as long as the atomization generator 3 can convert
the water in the water delivery channel 21 and the first pipeline 4
into atomized water droplets when the second pipeline 5
communicates with the atmosphere so as to perform atomized air
washing of the clothing. It should be noted that the second
pipeline 5 of the present disclosure may be a structure that is
always in communication with the atmosphere. For example, the
outlet of the second pipeline 5 is arranged above the clothing
treatment drum, and the outlet of the second pipeline 5 is arranged
facing the inner cavity of the clothing treatment drum. Of course,
the second pipeline 5 may also be a structure that can selectively
communicate with the atmosphere. The technical solution of the
present disclosure will be further explained below in conjunction
with this structure.
[0087] Preferably, the second pipeline 5 includes a pipeline body
and a one-way check structure provided on the pipeline body, and
the one-way check structure is arranged to be isolated from the
atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is opened and to
communicate with the atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is
closed. A one-way check valve may be used as the one-way check
structure, such as the one-way check valve in the patent No.
201721853840.8. The principle of the one-way check valve belongs to
the prior art, so it will not be described in detail herein. Of
course, in the present disclosure, other one-way check structures
may also be used. For example, the one-way check structure includes
a cylinder, a movable block arranged in the cylinder, and a spring
connected between the cylinder and the movable block. The movable
block divides an internal cavity of the cylinder into two parts. A
top part of the cylinder is provided with an air inlet, a bottom
part of the cylinder is provided with a water inlet, and a middle
part of the cylinder is provided with an outlet. The spring allows
the movable block to move between a top limit position, a middle
position and a bottom limit position. When the spring is in a
natural state, it enables the movable block to be maintained at the
bottom limit position. At this time, the air inlet communicates
with the outlet, and the water inlet is isolated from the outlet by
the movable block, so as to realize the communication between the
one-way check structure and the atmosphere. When water inflows from
the water inlet, the water pressure moves the movable block to the
top limit position against the force of the spring, so that the
water inlet communicates with the outlet, and that the air inlet is
isolated from the outlet by the movable block. Therefore, the
one-way check structure allows water to pass through and be
isolated from the atmosphere. It should be noted that the
above-mentioned top part and bottom part are defined relative to
the cylinder, and they do not constitute restrictions to the
specific direction and specific position of arranging the one-way
check structure. Alternatively, the one-way check structure may
also be a plug structure. Specifically, an opening is provided at
the highest point of the second pipeline 5, and a plug is provided
at the opening. When water inflows from the water supply valve 1,
the opening is closed by the plug, and when the water supply valve
1 is closed, the plug is removed and the opening communicates with
the atmosphere, so that the water in the water delivery channel 21
and the first pipeline 4 is sprayed from the outlet of the
atomization generator 3. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set
the specific structure of the one-way check structure in practical
applications, as long as the one-way check structure can be
isolated from the atmosphere when the water supply valve 1 is
opened and can communicate with the atmosphere when the water
supply valve 1 is closed. In the present disclosure, when the water
supply valve 1 is closed, a part of the water in the water delivery
channel 21 enters the first pipeline 4 and the other part of the
water enters the second pipeline 5. The first pipeline 4 and the
second pipeline 5 may be connected to the water delivery channel 21
through the same water outlet end of the water delivery channel 21,
or may also be connected to the water delivery channel 21 through
different water outlet ends of the water delivery channel 21
respectively. Such changes to the structure do not deviate from the
technical solution of the present disclosure, and should be defined
within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.
[0088] It should be noted that by using the one-way check
structure, the present disclosure enables the atomization generator
to smoothly generate atomized water droplets. This is because when
the water supply valve is always open, it is very difficult for the
atomization generator to form atomized water droplets under the
action of water pressure. Therefore, the water supply valve can be
opened to accumulate water in the water delivery channel, and then
the water supply valve can be closed. At this time, the water in
the water delivery channel and the first pipeline can be sprayed
onto the clothing in the form of atomized water droplets from the
atomization generator according to the principle of atmospheric
communication, so as to ensure that the atomization generator can
perform atomized air washing of the clothing.
[0089] In addition, it should also be noted that the clothing
treatment apparatus of the present disclosure may be a drum washing
machine, a pulsator washing machine, a washing-drying integrated
machine, a clothing care machine, etc., and those skilled in the
art may flexibly set the application objects of the technical
solutions of the present disclosure. Such adjustments and changes
to the application objects do not deviate from the principle of the
present disclosure, and should be defined within the scope of
protection of the present disclosure. The technical solutions of
the present disclosure will be further explained below in
conjunction with a drum washing machine.
[0090] Specifically, the drum washing machine of the present
disclosure includes a cabinet, a drum arranged in the cabinet, and
a window gasket connected between an outer cylinder of the drum and
the cabinet. The atomization generator is preferably arranged on
the window gasket, and an outlet of the atomization generator is
obliquely arranged facing an inner cavity of the drum (of course,
other directions of arrangement are also possible). Alternatively,
the atomization generator may also be provided on the outer
cylinder of the drum, as long as it can spray atomized water
droplets onto the clothing in an inner cylinder of the drum to
perform atomized air washing. In addition, the drum washing machine
also includes a dispensing device arranged on the cabinet. The
dispensing device includes a clothing treatment agent dispensing
cavity and a water box arranged on a top of the clothing treatment
agent dispensing cavity. The water delivery channel is formed in
the water box (that is, the clothing treatment agent dispensing
cavity is arranged below the water delivery channel). A water inlet
end of the water delivery channel is connected to the water supply
valve arranged outside of the dispensing device, a water outlet end
of the water delivery channel is connected to the atomization
generator through the first pipeline, and the water outlet end of
the water delivery channel is also directly connected to the outer
cylinder of the drum through the second pipeline. The one-way check
valve is provided on the second pipeline. The water outlet end of
the water delivery channel may be directly connected to the
atomization generator through the first pipeline, and a water tank
may also be arranged between the water delivery channel and the
atomization generator; that is, the water outlet end of the water
delivery channel is first connected to the water tank through a
pipeline, and then the water tank is connected to the atomization
generator through another pipeline. The water tank has a function
of accumulating water.
[0091] Preferably, the position where the one-way check valve is
arranged is at a different height from the position where the
outlet of the atomization generator is arranged, that is, when the
one-way check valve communicates with the atmosphere, a certain
liquid level difference can be formed between the one-way check
valve and the outlet of the atomization generator, so that the
water accumulated in the water delivery channel and the first
pipeline can be sprayed onto the clothing more easily in the form
of atomized water droplets through the atomization generator. Since
the position where the dispensing device is arranged is generally
higher than the position where the drum is arranged in the drum
washing machine, it is more preferable to set the position where
the one-way check valve is arranged to be higher than the position
where the outlet of the atomization generator is arranged, thereby
making full use of the original structure of the drum washing
machine.
[0092] Hitherto, the technical solutions of the present disclosure
have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments
shown in the accompanying drawings, but it is easily understood by
those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the
present disclosure is obviously not limited to these specific
embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present
disclosure, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or
replacements to relevant technical features, and all the technical
solutions after these changes or replacements will fall within the
scope of protection of the present disclosure.
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