阅读说明：本技术 一种清洗机及清洗方法 (Cleaning machine and cleaning method ) 是由 黎子兵 黄兆钱 王式兴 于 2019-11-14 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种清洗机及清洗方法,包括水槽本体、喷淋臂及驱动机构,所述水槽本体内部中空形成洗涤腔,所述喷淋臂设于该洗涤腔中,所述驱动机构用于向喷淋臂中泵水,该驱动机构的动力供给部分设于水槽本体外,所述水槽本体的侧壁上开有进水口,还包括储水箱、导水管及水泵,所述储水箱具有内部中空的储水腔,所述驱动机构的动力供给部分设于该储水腔中,所述储水腔与水槽本体的进水口通过导水管相连通,所述水泵设于导水管中部且用于将储水腔中的水泵入洗涤腔中。在洗涤过程中,驱动机构的动力供给部分产生的热量可对储水箱中的水进行预热,再通过水泵及导水管将预热后的水输入洗涤腔中,从而降低了加热水的能耗。(The invention relates to a cleaning machine and a cleaning method, which comprise a water tank body, a spray arm and a driving mechanism, wherein the water tank body is hollow to form a cleaning cavity, the spray arm is arranged in the cleaning cavity, the driving mechanism is used for pumping water into the spray arm, the power supply part of the driving mechanism is arranged outside the water tank body, a water inlet is formed in the side wall of the water tank body, the cleaning machine further comprises a water storage tank, a water guide pipe and a water pump, the water storage tank is provided with a water storage cavity which is hollow in the interior, the power supply part of the driving mechanism is arranged in the water storage cavity, the water storage cavity is communicated with the water inlet of the water tank body through the water guide pipe, and the water pump is arranged in the middle of the water guide pipe and is used. In the washing process, the heat generated by the power supply part of the driving mechanism can preheat the water in the water storage tank, and the preheated water is input into the washing cavity through the water pump and the water guide pipe, so that the energy consumption for heating the water is reduced.)

1. The utility model provides a cleaning machine, includes basin body (1), spray arm and actuating mechanism (3), basin body (1) inside cavity forms washing chamber (11), the spray arm is located in this washing chamber (11), actuating mechanism (3) are arranged in to the spray arm pump water, and outside basin body (1) was located in power supply portion (31) of this actuating mechanism (3), it has water inlet (12), its characterized in that to open on the lateral wall of basin body (1): still include storage water tank (4), aqueduct (5) and water pump (6), storage water tank (4) have inside hollow water storage chamber (41), the power supply part (31) of actuating mechanism (3) are located in this water storage chamber (41), water storage chamber (41) are linked together through aqueduct (5) with water inlet (12) of basin body (1), water pump (6) are located aqueduct (5) middle part and are arranged in getting into washing chamber (11) with water pump (6) in water storage chamber (41).

2. The cleaning machine of claim 1, wherein: the water guide pipe (5) comprises a first section (51) and a second section (52) which are mutually independent, the water inlet end of the first section (51) is communicated with the water storage cavity (41), a water inlet valve (53) capable of controlling the communication between the water outlet end of the first section (51) and the water inlet end of the second section (52) is arranged between the water outlet end of the first section (51) and the water inlet end of the second section (52), and the water outlet end of the second section (52) is connected with the water inlet (12) of the water tank body (1); the water storage tank (4) is provided with a first water inlet (42) for inputting tap water, and the water inlet valve (53) is provided with a second water inlet (531) for inputting tap water into the second section (52).

3. The cleaning machine of claim 2, wherein: the first water inlet (42) is arranged on the side wall of the water storage tank (4), and the bottom wall of the water storage tank (4) is provided with a water outlet (43) connected with the water inlet end of the first section (51) of the water guide pipe (5).

4. The cleaning machine of claim 3, wherein: the side wall and the bottom wall of the power supply part (31) of the driving mechanism (3) are provided with heat transfer sheets (32), and the first water inlet (42) is arranged corresponding to the heat transfer sheets (32).

5. The cleaning machine of claim 4, wherein: an ultrasonic generator (44) capable of preventing the inner wall of the water storage tank (4) and the heat transfer sheet (32) from scaling is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the water storage tank (4).

6. The cleaning machine of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: the side wall of the water tank body (1) is provided with a heating plate (8) which can heat water in the washing cavity (11).

7. The cleaning machine of claim 6, wherein: the water tank is characterized by further comprising an air supply mechanism (7) capable of pumping air into the water storage tank (4), a check valve (70) which only allows air to be conveyed into the water storage cavity (41) and prevents water in the water storage cavity (41) from entering the air supply mechanism (7) is arranged at the output end of the air supply mechanism (7), and an air outlet (13) is formed in the side wall of the upper portion of the water tank body (1).

8. The cleaning machine of claim 7, wherein: air feed mechanism (7) include centrifugal fan (71) and air duct (72), on the diapire of basin body (1) was located in centrifugal fan (71), air duct (72) are connected between the air outlet of centrifugal fan (71) and water storage chamber (41), the output end department of air duct (72) is located in check valve (70).

9. A cleaning method of a cleaning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that:

when washing dishes:

inputting the water consumption required by a washing process into the water storage tank (4);

the water inlet valve (53) cuts off the water outlet end of the first section (51) of the water guide pipe, tap water is input into the washing cavity (11) through the second water inlet (531), the second section (52) of the water guide pipe and the water inlet (12) under the suction and drainage of the water pump (6), the heating plate (8) heats water in the washing cavity (11) to a set temperature, the driving mechanism (3) is started to start to wash through the spraying of the spraying arm, and waste water is drained after the washing is finished; in the washing process, a power supply part (31) of the driving mechanism (3) generates heat and preheats water stored in the water storage tank (4);

the water inlet valve (53) opens the water outlet end of the first section (51) of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump (6) and is input into the washing cavity (11) from the water storage tank (4) through the water guide pipe (5) and the water inlet (12), the warm water entering the washing cavity (11) is heated to a set temperature by the heating plate (8), the driving mechanism (3) is started to start to carry out washing through the spraying of the spraying arm, and the wastewater is discharged after the washing is finished;

when the fruits and vegetables are washed:

the water inlet valve (53) always cuts off the water outlet end of the first section (51) of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and drained by the water pump (6) and is input into the washing cavity (11) through the second water inlet (531), the second section (52) of the water guide pipe and the water inlet (12), the driving mechanism (3) is started, the fruits and vegetables are washed by spraying of the spraying arm and turbulent motion of water flow, and waste water is drained after washing is finished.

10. A cleaning method of a cleaning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that:

when washing dishes:

inputting the water consumption required by a washing process into the water storage tank (4);

the water inlet valve (53) cuts off the water outlet end of the first section (51) of the water guide pipe, tap water is input into the washing cavity (11) through the second water inlet (531), the second section (52) of the water guide pipe and the water inlet (12) under the suction and drainage of the water pump (6), the heating plate (8) heats water in the washing cavity (11) to a set temperature, the driving mechanism (3) is started to start to wash through the spraying of the spraying arm, and waste water is drained after the washing is finished; in the washing process, a power supply part (31) of the driving mechanism (3) generates heat and preheats water stored in the water storage tank (4);

the water inlet valve (53) opens the water outlet end of the first section (51) of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump (6) and is input into the washing cavity (11) from the water storage tank (4) through the water guide pipe (5) and the water inlet (12), the warm water entering the washing cavity (11) is heated to a set temperature by the heating plate (8), the driving mechanism (3) is started to start to carry out washing through the spraying of the spraying arm, and the wastewater is discharged after the washing is finished; in the washing process, most of the heat generated by the power supply part (31) of the driving mechanism (3) is left in the water storage tank (4);

starting an air supply mechanism (7), inputting air into the water storage tank (4), inputting the air into a washing cavity (11) through a water guide pipe (5) and a water inlet (12) after the air absorbs heat in the water storage tank (4), drying dishes, and discharging the air blown through the dishes from an air outlet (13) at the upper part of the water tank body (1) along with water vapor;

when the fruits and vegetables are washed:

the water inlet valve (53) always cuts off the water outlet end of the first section (51) of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and drained by the water pump (6) and is input into the washing cavity (11) through the second water inlet (531), the second section (52) of the water guide pipe and the water inlet (12), the driving mechanism (3) is started, the fruits and vegetables are washed by spraying of the spraying arm and turbulent motion of water flow, and waste water is drained after washing is finished.

Technical Field

The invention relates to a cleaning machine and a cleaning method.

Background

A dishwasher is an apparatus that sprays cold or hot water to dishes to remove dirt adhered to the dishes and wash the dishes. Dishes are placed in a dish frame inside a dish washing cabinet, and a general dish washing machine includes a pump and a spray head to spray washing water, a heater to generate hot water, and the like. Such a dishwasher usually requires a separate housing and separate components, so that the general dishwasher is large in volume and is not suitable for being used in some families with large population and small living area, and thus the dishwasher is not common in many families.

In order to save space and expand the application range, many designs of water tank type cleaning machines have been developed, that is, the existing water tank is modified into a cleaning machine, the water tank is directly used as a washing space, and a rotary spray arm is generally arranged at the bottom of the water tank and is generally connected with a pump body driven by a motor. The water tank type cleaning machine comprises a box body forming a washing space, wherein the box body comprises a water tank body and a cover plate which is rotatably connected to the water tank body, the bottom of the water tank body is at least provided with a concave draining area at the central part, a water pump for pumping water in the draining area to the washing space above the draining area is arranged in the draining area, the draining area is covered with a draining plate with draining holes, a rotary spray arm for pumping water out of the water pump is arranged above the draining plate, and a heater is further arranged in the draining area.

When the washing machine is used for washing tableware, hot water is generally adopted for washing at least once, and because the water entering the water tank is cold water, the water needs to be heated by a heater in a draining area to reach the required temperature, so that the energy consumption is high; and a large amount of water vapor is remained in the washing cavity after the washing is finished, the water vapor can be collected on the surface of the tableware after being condensed, the user experience is influenced by the water spraying, and bacteria are easily bred.

Disclosure of Invention

The first technical problem to be solved by the invention is to provide a cleaning machine which can preheat water entering a box body by utilizing heat generated in the operation process of a driving mechanism so as to reduce energy consumption, aiming at the current situation of the prior art.

The second technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a washing machine which can preheat air by using the heat generated by the driving mechanism after washing and convey the air into the washing chamber to dry dishes, aiming at the current situation of the prior art.

The third technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaning method of the above cleaning machine, which can preheat water and air entering the washing chamber by using heat generated by the operation of the driving mechanism, so as to save energy consumption and improve the cleaning effect.

The technical scheme adopted by the invention for solving at least one technical problem is as follows: the utility model provides a cleaning machine, includes basin body, spray arm and actuating mechanism, the inside cavity of basin body forms the washing chamber, the spray arm is located in this washing chamber, actuating mechanism is arranged in to the spray arm pump water, and this actuating mechanism's power supply part is located outside the basin body, it has water inlet, its characterized in that to open on the lateral wall of basin body: the water tank is provided with a hollow water storage cavity, the power supply part of the driving mechanism is arranged in the water storage cavity, the water storage cavity is communicated with the water inlet of the water tank body through the water guide pipe, and the water pump is arranged in the middle of the water guide pipe and used for pumping water in the water storage cavity into the washing cavity.

In the above scheme, the water guiding pipe comprises a first section and a second section which are independent from each other, the water inlet end of the first section is communicated with the water storage cavity, a water inlet valve capable of controlling the communication between the water outlet end of the first section and the water inlet end of the second section is arranged between the water outlet end of the first section and the water inlet end of the second section, and the water outlet end of the second section is connected with the water inlet of the water tank body; the water storage tank is provided with a first water inlet for inputting tap water, and the water inlet valve is provided with a second water inlet for inputting the tap water into the second section. By adopting the structure, on one hand, the water storage tank is convenient for storing a set amount of water before washing; on the other hand, the fruit and vegetable can not be cleaned by hot water, and the structure can prevent heat from entering the washing cavity.

Preferably, the first water inlet is arranged on the side wall of the water storage tank, and the bottom wall of the water storage tank is provided with a water outlet connected with the water inlet end of the first section of the water guide pipe. Set up the delivery port on the storage water tank diapire, be favorable to will depositing water and draining, be convenient for follow-up preheating the air that gets into the storage water tank, and prevent that the air from smuggleing steam secretly and getting into and cause the influence to the stoving effect in the washing chamber.

In order to improve the heat transfer effect, the side wall and the bottom wall of the power supply part of the driving mechanism are provided with heat transfer sheets, and the first water inlet is arranged corresponding to the heat transfer sheets.

Preferably, an ultrasonic generator capable of preventing the inner wall of the water storage tank and the heat transfer sheet from scaling is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the water storage tank. The structure can ensure that the heat transfer sheet has better heat transfer effect all the time, and avoids the influence of scale on the heat transfer sheet on the preheating effect.

In each of the above solutions, a heating plate capable of heating water in the washing chamber is disposed on a side wall of the water tank body. In the present invention, the energy can be effectively used and the energy consumption can be reduced by preheating the water or air through the power supply part of the driving mechanism, but the heat quantity of the power supply part of the driving mechanism is not enough to heat the washing water to the required temperature, so the heating plate is also needed to further heat the water entering into the washing cavity.

As an improvement, the cleaning machine also comprises an air supply mechanism which can pump air into the water storage tank, a one-way valve which only allows air to be conveyed into the water storage cavity and prevents water in the water storage cavity from entering the air supply mechanism is arranged at the output end of the air supply mechanism, and an air outlet is formed in the side wall of the upper part of the water tank body. By adopting the structure, after washing is finished, the air can be preheated and input into the washing cavity through the power supply part of the driving mechanism, dishes are dried, and bacteria breeding and peculiar smell elimination are avoided.

Preferably, air feed mechanism includes centrifugal fan and air duct, centrifugal fan locates on the diapire of basin body, the air duct is connected between centrifugal fan's air outlet and water storage chamber, the output end department of air duct is located to the check valve.

A cleaning method of the cleaning machine is characterized in that:

when washing dishes:

inputting the water consumption required by a washing process into the water storage tank;

the water inlet valve cuts off the water outlet end of the first section of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump and is input into the washing cavity through the second water inlet, the second section of the water guide pipe and the water inlet, the heating plate heats water in the washing cavity to a set temperature, the driving mechanism is started to start washing through spraying of the spraying arm, and waste water is drained after washing is finished; in the washing process, the power supply part of the driving mechanism generates heat and preheats the water stored in the water storage tank;

the water inlet valve opens the water outlet end of the first section of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump and is input into the washing cavity from the water storage tank through the water guide pipe and the water inlet, the heating plate heats warm water entering the washing cavity to a set temperature, the driving mechanism is started to start washing through spraying of the spraying arm, and after washing is finished, wastewater is discharged;

when the fruits and vegetables are washed:

the water inlet valve always cuts off the water outlet end of the first section of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump and is input into the washing cavity through the second water inlet, the second section of the water guide pipe and the water inlet, the driving mechanism is started to wash the fruits and vegetables through the spraying of the spraying arm and the turbulent motion of water flow, and the waste water is discharged after the washing is finished.

A cleaning method of the cleaning machine is characterized in that:

when washing dishes:

inputting the water consumption required by a washing process into the water storage tank;

the water inlet valve cuts off the water outlet end of the first section of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump and is input into the washing cavity through the second water inlet, the second section of the water guide pipe and the water inlet, the heating plate heats water in the washing cavity to a set temperature, the driving mechanism is started to start washing through spraying of the spraying arm, and waste water is drained after washing is finished; in the washing process, the power supply part of the driving mechanism generates heat and preheats the water stored in the water storage tank;

the water inlet valve opens the water outlet end of the first section of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump and is input into the washing cavity from the water storage tank through the water guide pipe and the water inlet, the heating plate heats warm water entering the washing cavity to a set temperature, the driving mechanism is started to start washing through spraying of the spraying arm, and after washing is finished, wastewater is discharged; in the washing process, most of the heat generated by the power supply part of the driving mechanism is left in the water storage tank;

starting the air supply mechanism, inputting air into the water storage tank, inputting the air into the washing cavity through the water guide pipe and the water inlet after the air absorbs heat in the water storage tank, drying the dishes, and discharging the air blown through the dishes from the air outlet at the upper part of the water tank body along with water vapor;

when the fruits and vegetables are washed:

the water inlet valve always cuts off the water outlet end of the first section of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump and is input into the washing cavity through the second water inlet, the second section of the water guide pipe and the water inlet, the driving mechanism is started to wash the fruits and vegetables through the spraying of the spraying arm and the turbulent motion of water flow, and the waste water is discharged after the washing is finished.

Compared with the prior art, the invention has the advantages that: the water tank is provided with the water storage tank, the water guide pipe and the water pump, the water storage tank surrounds the power supply part of the driving mechanism, and in the washing process, the heat generated by the power supply part of the driving mechanism can preheat the water in the water storage tank, and then the preheated water is input into the washing cavity through the water pump and the water guide pipe, so that the energy consumption for heating the water is reduced.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1;

fig. 3 is a partially enlarged schematic view of fig. 2.

Detailed Description

The invention is described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying examples.

As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the cleaning machine of the present embodiment includes a water tank body 1, a spray arm, a driving mechanism 3, a water storage tank 4, a water guide pipe 5, a water pump 6, and an air supply mechanism 7, wherein the water tank body 1 is hollow to form a washing chamber 11, the spray arm is disposed in the washing chamber 11, the driving mechanism 3 is used for pumping water into the spray arm, a power supply portion 31 of the driving mechanism 3 is disposed outside the water tank body 1, and the power supply portion 31 of the present embodiment is a motor, and generates a lot of heat during operation. The structure and the matching manner of the spray arm and the driving mechanism 3 are the same as those of the trough type cleaning machine in the prior application 201320889945.4 of the applicant, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.

The upper part of the side wall of the water tank body 1 is provided with a water inlet 12, the water storage tank 4 is provided with a water storage cavity 41 with a hollow interior, the power supply part 31 of the driving mechanism 3 is arranged in the water storage cavity 41, the water storage cavity 41 is communicated with the water inlet 12 of the water tank body 1 through a water guide pipe 5, and the water pump 6 is arranged in the middle of the water guide pipe 5 and is used for pumping water in the water storage cavity 41 into the washing cavity 11.

The water guiding pipe 5 comprises a first section 51 and a second section 52 which are independent from each other, the water inlet end of the first section 51 is communicated with the water storage cavity 41, a water inlet valve 53 which can control the communication between the water outlet end of the first section 51 and the water inlet end of the second section 52 is arranged between the water outlet end of the first section 51 and the water inlet end of the second section 52, and the water outlet end of the second section 52 is connected with the water inlet 12 of the water tank body 1. The water storage tank 4 is provided with a first water inlet 42 for inputting tap water, and the water inlet valve 53 is provided with a second water inlet 531 for inputting tap water into the second section 52. The first water inlet 42 is arranged on the side wall of the water storage tank 4, and the bottom wall of the water storage tank 4 is provided with a water outlet 43 connected with the water inlet end of the first section 51 of the water guide pipe 5. Set up delivery port 43 on the 4 diapalls of storage water tank, be favorable to depositing water and draining, be convenient for follow-up air to getting into storage water tank 4 preheats, and prevent that the air from smuggleing the influence to the stoving effect in steam gets into washing chamber 11 secretly. The side wall and the bottom wall of the power supply part 31 of the driving mechanism 3 are provided with heat transfer sheets 32, and the first water inlet 42 is arranged corresponding to the heat transfer sheets 32 to improve the heat transfer effect.

The inner bottom wall of the water storage tank 4 is provided with an ultrasonic generator 44 which can prevent the inner wall of the water storage tank 4 and the heat transfer sheet 32 from scaling. The structure can ensure that the heat transfer sheet 32 has better heat transfer effect all the time, and avoids the preheating effect influenced by the scale covering the heat transfer sheet 32.

A heating plate 8 capable of heating water in the washing chamber 11 is provided on the side wall of the water tub body 1. In the present embodiment, energy is effectively utilized and energy consumption is reduced by preheating water or air through the power supply part 31 of the driving mechanism 3, but the heat of the power supply part 31 of the driving mechanism 3 is not enough to heat the washing water to a desired temperature, and thus, the heating plate 8 is required to further heat the water introduced into the washing chamber 11.

In this embodiment, the air supply mechanism 7 is used for pumping air into the water storage tank 4, a one-way valve 70 is disposed at an output end of the air supply mechanism 7, the one-way valve only allows air to be delivered into the water storage chamber 41 and prevents water in the water storage chamber 41 from entering the air supply mechanism 7, and an air outlet 13 is opened on a side wall of an upper portion of the sink body 1. By adopting the structure, after washing is finished, air can be preheated by the power supply part 31 of the driving mechanism 3 and is input into the washing cavity 11 to dry bowls and dishes, so that bacteria are prevented from breeding and peculiar smell is eliminated. Specifically, the air supply mechanism 7 includes a centrifugal fan 71 and an air duct 72, the centrifugal fan 71 is disposed on the bottom wall of the sink body 1, the air duct 72 is connected between an air outlet of the centrifugal fan 71 and the water storage cavity 41, and the check valve 70 is disposed at an output end of the air duct 72.

When the washing machine washes dishes:

inputting the water consumption required by a washing process into the water storage tank 4;

the water inlet valve 53 cuts off the water outlet end of the first section 51 of the water guide pipe 5, tap water is pumped into the washing cavity 11 through the second water inlet 531, the second section 52 of the water guide pipe and the water inlet 12 under the suction of the water pump 6, the heating plate 8 heats water in the washing cavity 11 to a set temperature, the driving mechanism 3 is started to start washing by spraying of the spraying arm, and the wastewater is drained after the washing is finished; in the above washing process, the power supply portion 31 of the drive mechanism 3 generates heat and preheats the water stored in the water storage tank 4;

the water inlet valve 53 opens the water outlet end of the first section 51 of the water guide pipe, tap water is sucked and discharged by the water pump 6 and is input into the washing cavity 11 from the water storage tank 4 through the water guide pipe 5 and the water inlet 12, the heating plate 8 heats warm water entering the washing cavity 11 to a set temperature, the driving mechanism 3 is started to start washing by spraying of the spraying arm, and wastewater is discharged after washing is finished; in the above washing process, most of the heat generated by the power supply portion 31 of the driving mechanism 3 remains in the water storage tank 4;

the air supply mechanism 7 is started to input air into the water storage tank 4, the air absorbs heat in the water storage tank 4 and then is input into the washing chamber 11 through the water guide pipe 5 and the water inlet 12 to dry the dishes, and the air blown through the dishes carries water vapor to be discharged from the air outlet 13 at the upper part of the water tank body 1.

When the cleaning machine is used for cleaning fruits and vegetables:

the water inlet valve 53 always cuts off the water outlet end of the first section 51 of the water guide pipe, tap water is pumped into the washing cavity 11 through the second water inlet 531, the second section 52 of the water guide pipe and the water inlet 12 under the suction of the water pump 6, the driving mechanism 3 is started to wash fruits and vegetables through the spraying of the spraying arm and the turbulent motion of water flow, and the wastewater is discharged after the washing is finished.