WO2012033351A2 - Washing basket, and washing machine using same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a washing basket which independently sprays cleaning water onto a material to be washed accommodated in a washing space, and a washing machine using same. The washing basket of the present invention comprises an edge spray pipe, a plurality of first and second main body spray pipes, and a cleaning water distribution pipe. The edge spray pipe has width and length directions, and defines a boundary of the washing space for accommodating and washing the material. The first main body spray pipes are coupled together in the width direction at a lower outer portion of the edge spray pipe so as to surround the washing space. The second main body spray pipes are coupled together in the length direction at the lower outer portion of the edge spray pipe so as to surround the washing space. The cleaning water distribution pipe is in communication with the edge spray pipe, the first main body spray pipes, and the second main body spray pipes in order to supply the cleaning water. The washing machine of the present invention comprises: a cabinet having a washing chamber in which the washing basket is disposed in multiple layers; a plurality of washing spray pipes for spraying the cleaning water; a water supply tank; and a pump.

Description

Washing basket and washer

The present invention relates to a washing basket, and more particularly, to a washing basket for washing by spraying the washing water to the washing water contained in the washing space and the washing machine using the washing basket.

Washing baskets are commonly used for washing, dehydrating, drying and storing various washings such as dishes and foods. The washing basket is made by laminating a plurality of wire rods in a grid pattern for drainage of the washing water or by injection molding of plastic material. Such washing baskets are also referred to as grid baskets and draining baskets.

A sink washer is disclosed in US Pat. No. 7,484,515. The sink washer is installed at the top of the cabinet (Cabinet), the basket is installed inside the cabinet. Spray manifolds are installed at the top and bottom of the basket to spray wash water against the basket, respectively. Kitchen utensils are disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,508,368. Kitchen utensils have drain baskets that can be placed on the basin of the kitchen sink. Dishwashers are disclosed in US Pat. Nos. 7,931,155 and 7,231,929. A basket that can hold dishes is installed to be taken out of the wash chamber of the dishwasher.

Conventional washing baskets including the basket of the patent documents as described above have been developed in various forms and structures according to the use, but the limitation of the dehydration, drying and storage of the simply washed or the washed product after washing for cleaning It is used only for general purposes. When the user washes vegetables and fruits in the kitchen sink, the vegetables are put in a washing basket and supplied with water by a water hydrant for washing. However, the water supplied from the hydrant is not evenly sprayed on vegetables, so the washing efficiency of vegetables is low. On the other hand, the dishwasher is useful for washing dishes, but occupies a large space for installation, is expensive, and the user's purchasing power is low due to the fact that the bowl (Bowl) and the like cannot be cleaned.

The present invention is to solve various problems of the conventional washing basket as described above. It is an object of the present invention to provide a washing basket of a new structure having a self-washing function. In addition, the present invention is to provide a washing basket of a new structure that can be easily used in kitchen sinks and the like. Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of washing by stacking a washing basket having a self-cleaning function in multiple stages.

Features of the present invention for achieving the above object, having a width direction and a longitudinal direction, is arranged to form a rim of the washing space for accommodating and washing the rinse, the edge portion for spraying the washing water to the rinse Officer; A plurality of first body spray pipes coupled to a lower portion of an outer surface of the rim spray pipe to surround the washing space and spraying the washing water with respect to the wash water; A plurality of second main body injection pipes coupled to the lower portion of the outer surface of the edge injection pipe so as to surround the cleaning space along a length direction and spraying the washing water with respect to the washing water; And a wash water distribution tube communicating with the rim spray tube, the plurality of first and second body spray tubes for supply of wash water.

Another feature of the present invention, forming a washing space for receiving and washing the washing water, and the edge injection pipe for injecting the washing water to the washing water, a plurality of first body injection pipes and a plurality of second body injection pipes A washing basket having a rim spray pipe for supplying the wash water and a wash water distribution pipe communicating with the plurality of first and second body spray pipes; A cabinet having a washing chamber for placing the washing basket in multiple stages and a door for opening and closing the washing chamber; A plurality of washing water spraying tubes installed in the washing chamber and spraying the washing water to the washing water; A water supply tank installed at an upper part of the cabinet, the water supply tank being connected to supply the washing water to the washing water distribution pipe and the washing water injection pipes; The washing machine includes a pump for pumping the washing water from the water supply tank to supply the washing water distribution pipe and the washing water injection pipes.

The washing basket according to the present invention can be conveniently and usefully used in various places where the supply of the washing water is possible, such as the kitchen sink, by the self-cleaning function of spraying the washing water to the washing water by the rim spray pipe and the first and second body spray pipes. It can be effective. In addition, the washing machine according to the present invention has an effect that can be easily washed a large number of washings by stacking the washing basket containing the washings in multiple stages, spraying the washing water to the washings.

1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a washing basket according to the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing the rim injection pipe and the first and second body injection pipe separately from the washing basket according to the present invention.

3 is a plan view showing the configuration of a washing basket according to the present invention.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 3.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 3.

6 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view for explaining the operation of the nozzle in the washing basket according to the present invention.

7 is a view showing an example that the washing basket according to the present invention is installed in the kitchen sink.

8 is a plan view showing the configuration of another embodiment of a washing basket according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 8.

11 is a front view showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention.

12 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention.

Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the injection pipe in the washing machine according to the present invention.

Other objects, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and preferred embodiments associated with the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the washing basket according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the washing basket 10 according to the present invention includes a washing space 20 for receiving and washing various washings 2 such as dishes, vegetables, and fruits. The washing basket 10 includes a rim spray pipe 30 for constructing a framework forming the washing space 20, a plurality of first body spray pipes 40, and a plurality of second bodies. Body injection pipes 50 are provided. Edge injection pipe 30, the first and second body injection pipe (40, 50) are all composed of a hollow pipe (Hollow pipe) for injecting the washing water to the cleaning material (2) accommodated in the washing space 20 It is.

The rim injection pipe 30 has a bore (32), a width direction (X) and a length direction (Y) for the flow of the washing water, and the washing space 20 for accommodating and washing the washing water 2. It is arranged to form an edge. The rim injection pipe 30 is bent in a "U" shape and arranged horizontally. A plurality of nozzles 34 are mounted at intervals below the outer surface of the rim injection pipe 30. The nozzles 34 spray washing water flowing along the bore 32 against the washing 2.

Both ends of the plurality of first body injection pipes 40 are coupled along the width direction Y to the lower portion of the outer surface of the edge injection pipe 30 so as to surround the cleaning space 20. The first main body injection pipes 40 are arranged at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction X. The first main body injection pipes 40 have a bore 42 in communication with the bore 32 of the rim injection pipe 30. The first main body injection pipes 40 are bent in a “U” shape so as to form a side wall surface and a bottom surface of the cleaning space 20 and are disposed vertically. A plurality of nozzles 44 are mounted on the outer surface of the second main body injection pipes 40 facing the cleaning space 20 at intervals. The nozzles 44 spray washing water flowing along the bore 42 against the washing 2.

One end of the plurality of second body injection pipes 50 is coupled along the longitudinal direction X to the lower portion of the outer surface of the edge injection pipe 30 so as to surround the cleaning space 20. The second main body injection pipes 50 are arranged at regular intervals along the width direction Y. The second main body injection pipes 50 have a bore 52 in communication with the bore 32 of the rim injection pipe 30. The second main body injection pipes 50 are bent in a “U” shape so as to form a side wall surface and a bottom surface of the cleaning space 20 and are disposed vertically. A plurality of nozzles 54 are mounted on the outer surface of the second main body injection pipes 50 facing the cleaning space 20 at intervals. The nozzles 54 spray washing water flowing along the bore 52 against the washing 2.

On the other hand, the rim injection pipe 30, the plurality of first and second body injection pipes (40, 50) is preferably made of metal, for example, stainless steel (bonded by welding). In the present exemplary embodiment, each of the edge injection pipe 30 and the plurality of first and second main body injection pipes 40 and 50 may be configured to spray washing water by drilling a plurality of nozzle holes on its outer surface. have.

1 and 3 to 5, the washing basket 10 according to the present invention is the edge injection pipe 30, a plurality of first and second body injection pipes (40, 50) for supply of the washing water Washing water distribution pipe (60) in communication with the. The washing water distribution pipe 60 is disposed along the width direction Y on one side of the edge injection pipe 30. The wash water distribution pipe 60 has a chamber 62 for supplying wash water.

Both ends of the edge injection pipe 30 communicate with the chamber 62. The other end of the second main body injection pipe 50 communicates with the chamber 62. Therefore, the wash water is supplied from the chamber 62 to the bore 30, 42, 52 of each of the rim injection pipe 30 and the plurality of first and second body injection pipes 40, 50. The inlet pipe 64 is coupled to the upper portion of the outer surface of the wash water distribution pipe 60 to communicate with the chamber 62. A quick coupling 66 is further provided for connection of a water supply pipe for supplying washing water to the end of the inlet pipe 64.

The washing basket 10 according to the present invention includes a plurality of first support rods coupled to the rim spray pipe 30 so as to surround the washing space 20 with the first body spray pipes 40 interposed therebetween. It is provided with these. The first support rods 70 are bent in the same form as the first body injection pipes 40 to form sidewalls and bottom surfaces of the cleaning space 20. The bottom of the washing space 20 is formed in a lattice pattern by the first and second main body injection pipes 40 and 50 and the first supporting rods 70 so that the washings 2 are removed from the washing space 20. Outgoing is prevented.

The protrusion 72 is bent toward the cleaning space 20 in the center of the first supporting rods 70. The protrusion 72 stably supports both sides of the flat type wash, for example, the plates, sandwiched between two neighboring first supporting rods 70, and maintains the gap between the plates so that the washing water is separated from the plates. Make it evenly distributed throughout.

 The washing basket 10 according to the present invention includes the first and second main body injection pipes 40 and 50 and the first and second main body injection pipes 40 and 50 along the circumference of the first support rods 70. The second support rod 80 is coupled to the outer surfaces of the first support rods 70. The second support rod 80 is welded to the outer surfaces of the first and second body injection pipes 40 and 50 and the first support rods 70. The first and second body injection pipes 40 and 50 and the first support rods 70 maintain the shape firmly by the combination of the second support rods 80.

In FIG. 7, the washing basket according to the present invention is exemplarily illustrated in the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink 100 includes a cabinet 110, a sink 120 installed above the cabinet 110, and a washing water supply device 130. The sink 120 has a drain 122 and a drain pipe 124 connected to the bottom surface of the stem 122 for drainage. The head 122 is covered by the cover 126.

The washing water supply device 130 is connected to the quick coupling 66 to supply the washing water pumped by the pump 132 to pump the washing water, and the washing water pumped by the driving of the pump 132 to the washing water distribution pipe 60. It consists of a water supply pipe 134. Pump 132 is a water supply pipe is connected to the water pipe or cold and hot water supply. Water pipes and cold and hot water supply apparatus is a well-known technique and will not be described. The water supply pipe 134 may be configured as a flexible hose. The washing water supply device 130 may be configured as a flexible hose connecting the water supply 140 and the water supply 140 to the quick coupling 66.

Now, the action on the washing basket according to the present invention will be described. Referring to FIG. 7, the user places the washing basket 10 in the head 122 and connects the water supply pipe 134 to the quick coupling 66. The user accommodates the washing water 2, for example, the cup 2a, the dish 2b, etc. in the washing space 20 of the washing basket 10, and then covers the head 122 with the cover 126. give.

The washing water pumped by the driving of the pump 132 increases in pressure and is supplied to the washing water distribution pipe 60 through the water supply pipe 134 and the inlet pipe 64. The washing water is supplied from the chamber 62 of the washing water distribution pipe 60 to the bores 32 of the rim spray pipe 30 and the bores 52 of the second body spray pipes 50. In addition, the washing water is supplied to the bores 42 of the first main body injection pipes 40 through the bore 32 of the rim injection pipe (30).

Subsequently, the washing water is sprayed into the washing water 2 through the nozzles 34, 44, and 54. At this time, the washing water supplied by the pumping of the pump 132 is sprayed at a high pressure to cleanly remove the foreign substances contaminated on the surface of the washing (2). The cover 126 blocks the washing water sprayed from the nozzles 34, 44, and 54 out of the head 122. When the washing of the washings 2 by the washing water is completed, the driving of the pump 132 is stopped.

Next, the washing water flows down from the washing water 2 and is drained through the drain pipe 124, and the washing water 2 is naturally dried. After the user separates the quick coupling 66 and the water supply pipe 134, the user removes the washing basket 10 from the head 122 and stores it in another place. As described above, since the washing basket 10 according to the present invention can easily carry out the self-cleaning by containing the washings 2, the washing basket 10 may be usefully used for various purposes in a place where the supply of the washing water is possible, such as the kitchen sink 100.

8 to 10 another embodiment of a washing basket according to the present invention is shown. 8 to 10, the washing basket 210 according to another embodiment includes an edge injection tube 230, a plurality of first body injection tubes 240, and a plurality of second bodies forming the cleaning space 220. The injection pipe 250, the washing water distribution pipe 260, a plurality of first support rods 270 and the second support rod 280 is composed of. Since the basic construction and operation of the washing basket 210 of the other embodiment and the washing basket 10 described above are similar, a detailed description of the construction and operation of the washing basket 210 of another embodiment is omitted.

The rim injection pipe 230 is formed in a rectangle. Both ends of the plurality of first body injection pipes 240 are coupled along the width direction Y to the lower surface of the outer surface of the edge injection pipe 230 to surround the cleaning space 220. A pair of slides 236 are mounted on both sides of the outer surface of the edge injection tube 230 in parallel along the width direction Y.

One end of the plurality of second main body injection pipes 250 is coupled along the longitudinal direction X to the lower portion of the outer surface of the edge injection pipe 230 so as to surround the cleaning space 220. The plurality of nozzles 234, 244, and 254 communicate with the edge injection pipe 230 and the bores 232, 242, and 253 of the first and second body injection pipes 240 and 250, respectively, to spray the washing water.

The washing water distribution pipe 260 is coupled to one outer surface of the second body injection pipes 250 along the width direction Y. The other end of the second body injection pipes 250 is in communication with the chamber 262 of the wash water distribution pipe 260. The inlet pipe 264 is coupled to the rear of the outer surface of the wash water distribution pipe 260 to communicate with the chamber 262. A quick coupling 266 is further provided for connection of a water supply pipe for supplying washing water to the end of the inlet pipe 264.

The washing basket 210 of another embodiment having such a configuration is supplied from the chamber 262 of the washing water distribution pipe 260 to the bores 252 of the second body spray pipes 250. In addition, the washing water is supplied to the bore 232 of the rim injection pipe 230 and the bore 252 of the first body injection pipe 240 in communication with the bore 252 of the second body injection pipe (250) , To the washings 2 through the nozzles 234, 244, 254.

11 to 13 show a washing machine according to the invention. 11 to 13, the cleaner 300 includes a cabinet 310 that can accommodate a plurality of washing baskets 210 in multiple stages. The cleaning chamber 312 of the cabinet 310 is configured to be opened and closed by a pair of doors 314. A drain pipe 316 for draining the washing water is connected to the bottom of the washing chamber 312. 11 illustrates that the doors 314 are configured to open and close the washing chamber 312 from side to side, but this is merely an example, and the washing chamber 312 may be configured to be opened and closed by one door.

A plurality of shelves 320 are installed in the washing room 312 to accommodate the plurality of washing baskets 210 in multiple stages. A plurality of guide rails 322 are formed on the inner surfaces of the shelves 320 to guide the movement of the washing basket 210 so that the washing baskets 210 can be slid out and taken out. The slides 236 of the wash baskets 210 are fitted to slide on the guide rails 322. In the present embodiment, the cleaning baskets 210 may be fitted such that the edge injection pipe 230 slides on the guide rails 322. In FIG. 11, the shelves 320 are configured to allow the plurality of washing baskets 210 to be placed on the left and right sides of the washing chamber 312. However, this is merely illustrative, and the washing baskets 210 may be the washing chamber 312. ) Can be placed in a row or a row. In addition, although the washing basket 210 is shown and described in the washing chamber 312, the washing basket 210 may be replaced with the washing basket 10 described above.

As shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of first water supply pipes 330 are provided at the rear of the washing chamber 312 to supply washing water. A plurality of couplings 332 connected to the quick coupling 266 are mounted at the front ends of the first water supply pipes 330, respectively. A plurality of first solenoid valves 334 are respectively mounted to the first water supply pipes 330 to control the supply of the washing water.

Referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, a plurality of washing water spray tubes 340 are installed in the washing chamber 312 to spray washing water with respect to the washing basket 210. The wash water spray tubes 340 have bores 342 for the flow of wash water. A plurality of nozzles 344 are mounted on the outer surface of the wash water injection pipe 340 to communicate with the bore 342. Both ends of the washing water injection pipes 340 are supported by the pair of bearings 346 to be rotated. The washing water injection pipes 340 are connected to the plurality of second water supply pipes 250 by a plurality of rotary couplings 252. A plurality of second solenoid valves 354 are respectively mounted to the second water supply pipes 350 to control the supply of the washing water.

As shown in FIG. 11, the first and second water supply pipes 330 and 350 are connected to a water supply tank 360 storing the washing water. The water supply tank 360 is installed above the cabinet 310. The washing water of the water supply tank 360 is supplied to the first and second water supply pipes 340 by pumping the pump 362. The plurality of ultraviolet lamps 370 are installed in the washing chamber 312. Ultraviolet lamps 370 emit ultraviolet rays to sterilize the washings 2. A plurality of heaters 372 are installed in the washing chamber 312. The heaters 372 generate heat to dry the washing 2 and the washing chamber 312. The heaters 372 may be composed of ceramic heaters.

An electrical equipment room 380 is installed above the cabinet 310. Before the electrical chamber 380, a controller 382 for controlling the first and second solenoid valves 334 and 354, the pump 362, the ultraviolet lamps 370, and the heater 372 is installed. The first and second solenoid valves 334 and 354 and the pump 362 may be installed in the electric chamber 380.

Now, look at the action of the washing machine according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 11, the user opens the doors 314, fits the edge injection pipe 220 of the washing basket 210 containing the washing water 2 to the guide rails 322, and then cleansing the washing room ( 312) The user connects the quick coupling 266 and the coupling 332, places the plurality of washing baskets 210 in multiple stages in the washing chamber 312, and then closes the doors 314.

The washing water stored in the water supply tank 360 by the driving of the pump 362 is the washing water distribution pipe 260 and the washing water spray pipe 340 of the washing basket 210 through the first and second water supply pipes 330 and 350. Are supplied. Subsequently, the washing water is sprayed into the washings 2 through the nozzles 234, 244, 254, and 354. Since the washing water spray pipes 350 are rotated by the support of the bearings 346, the washing water is sprayed in various directions through the nozzles 354 to improve the washing efficiency of the washing water 2.

The controller 382 sequentially controls the operation of the first and second solenoid valves 334 and 354 to maintain the water pressure and the injection force of the washing water to increase the washing power. When the washing of the washings 2 is completed, the driving of the pump 362 is stopped. The controller 383 operates the ultraviolet lamps 370 and the heaters 372 to sterilize and dry the washings 2. When the sterilization and drying of the washings 2 are completed, the user opens the doors 314, separates the quick coupling 266 and the coupling 332, and then pulls the washing basket 210 to clean the washing chamber ( 312). As described above, the washing machine 300 according to the present invention cleans the washings 2 after placing the plurality of washing baskets 210 in the washing chamber 312 in multiple stages, thereby easily washing a large number of washings 2. can do.

The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, those skilled in the art within the spirit and claims of the present invention It will be understood that various changes, modifications, or substitutions may be made thereto, and such embodiments are to be understood as being within the scope of the present invention.

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It has a width direction and a longitudinal direction, and is arranged to form a border of the washing space for receiving and washing the wash, and the edge injection tube for spraying the washing water to the wash; A plurality of first body spray pipes coupled to a lower portion of an outer surface of the edge spray pipe so as to surround the washing space along the width direction, and spraying the wash water to the wash water; A plurality of second main body injection pipes coupled to the lower portion of the outer surface of the edge injection pipe so as to surround the washing space along the length direction and spraying the washing water with respect to the cleansing material; And a washing water distribution pipe communicating with the edge injection pipe and the plurality of first and second body injection pipes for supplying the washing water. The method of claim 1, And a plurality of nozzles for spraying washing water on the outer surfaces of each of the edge spray pipe and the plurality of first and second body spray pipes. The method of claim 2, Each of the edge injection pipe, the plurality of first body injection pipes and the plurality of second body injection pipes is bent in a “U” shape, and both ends of the edge injection pipe are in communication with the wash water distribution pipe. And both ends of the plurality of first body injection pipes are in communication with the edge injection pipe, and both ends of the plurality of second body injection pipes are in communication with each of the edge injection pipe and the washing water distribution pipe. The method of claim 1, Washing basket further equipped with a quick coupling for the connection of the water supply pipe for supplying the washing water to the washing water distribution pipe. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, And a plurality of first supporting rods coupled to the rim spray pipe so as to surround the washing space with the plurality of first body spray pipes interposed therebetween. The method of claim 5, The washing basket is bent toward the washing space in the center of the plurality of first supporting rods. The method of claim 5, A second support rod coupled to the plurality of first and second body injection tubes and the plurality of first support rods along a circumference of the plurality of first and second body injection tubes and the plurality of first support rods Wash basket further comprising. Forming a washing space for accommodating the washing water, and having a rim injection pipe for injecting the washing water to the washing water, a plurality of first body injection pipes and a plurality of second body injection pipes, for supplying the washing water A washing basket having a rim spray tube and a wash water distribution tube communicating with the plurality of first and second body spray tubes; A cabinet having a washing chamber for placing the washing basket in multiple stages and a door for opening and closing the washing chamber; A plurality of washing water spraying tubes installed in the washing chamber and spraying washing water to the washing water; A water supply tank installed at an upper portion of the cabinet and communicating with the washing water distribution pipe and the washing water injection pipes so as to supply the washing water; And a pump for pumping the washing water from the water supply tank and supplying the washing water to the washing water distribution pipe and the washing water injection pipes. The method of claim 8, A plurality of shelves are additionally installed in the washing room so as to accommodate the washing basket in multiple stages, and a plurality of pairs for guiding movement of the washing basket to slide out the washing basket into the inner surface of the shelves and to take out the washing basket. Washer with guide rails formed. The method of claim 9, And a pair of slides coupled to both sides of the edge injection tube so as to slide on the plurality of guide rails. The method of claim 9, Both ends of the washing water spray pipes are supported on the inner surface of the plurality of shelves so as to be rotated by a pair of bearings, and a plurality of nozzles are mounted on the outer surface of the washing water spray tubes to spray the washing water. The method of claim 8, The pump and the washing water distribution pipe communicate with each other by a first water supply pipe, and the first water supply pipe is equipped with a first solenoid valve for controlling the flow of the washing water, and the pump and the water injection pipe are provided in a plurality of second water supply pipes. And a second solenoid valve connected to the plurality of second water supply pipes to control the flow of the washing water. The method of claim 8, Ultraviolet lamps for emitting ultraviolet rays to sterilize the washings in the washing chamber, and a washing machine is further provided with a heater for drying the washings. The method of claim 8, A plurality of first supporting rods coupled to the edge injection tube so as to surround the cleaning space with the plurality of first body injection pipes interposed therebetween, the plurality of first and second body injection pipes and the plurality of And a second support rod coupled to the plurality of first and second body spray tubes and the plurality of first support rods along a circumference of the first support rods.

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