KR20220108536A - Washing Aparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus. The washing apparatus of the present invention comprises: a case that forms an exterior and has a washing space therein so as to allow an object to be washed in the washing space; a holder that allows the object to be placed in the washing space; a nozzle support that is disposed to protrude upward from the holder and configured to allow a steam supply pipe in which steam flows to be disposed therein; a steam nozzle that is disposed on the top side of the nozzle support and upwardly discharges the steam flowing in the steam supply pipe; and a steam generator supplying steam to the steam nozzle.

Description

Washing Aparatus

The present invention relates to a washing device, and more particularly, to a washing device for washing a cup or container capable of accommodating a liquid therein.

Cups mainly used at work or coffee shops, containers or baby bottles used at home, etc., are frequently used, so that they are individually required to be quickly and cleanly washed. However, the dishwasher is a device capable of washing a large amount of tableware including cups and containers at once, and it is difficult to quickly wash individual cups and the like. In addition, since the dishwasher has a spray nozzle for spraying washing water to the lower side of the rack, it is difficult to intensively clean the main contaminated area inside the cup.

Patent Publication No. KR 10-2008-0016285 discloses a device capable of washing a cup alone. However, since the area for washing the cup and the area for rinsing are separated, there is a hassle in not being able to wash and rinse the cup at once, and even if the cleaning and rinsing are completed, the cup is in a non-dry state. there is a problem.

Registered Utility Model No. KR 20-0471733 discloses a device for washing the inside and outside of the cup in a standing state. However, in this structure, only washing is possible, and there is a problem that rinsing or drying cannot be performed. In addition, there is a problem that various cups or containers cannot be washed because the types and sizes of cups that can be washed are limited.

In addition, the devices disclosed above clean the inside of the cup with a separate brush or cleaning blade. The cleaning of this method has a problem in that the object to be cleaned, such as the cup, may be damaged due to friction between the inner surface of the cup. In addition, since only the inside of the cup is mainly washed, there is a problem in that it is difficult to remove the contamination from the outside of the inlet end of the cup where contamination is mainly generated outside the inside of the cup.

In addition, since the device is structurally cleaned, there is a problem in that it is impossible to effectively sterilize and wash the stains or scales inside the cup.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaning device capable of sterilizing and cleaning the inner space of the object to be washed, which is a main contaminated portion of the object to be washed, such as a cup.

Another object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cleaning device capable of intensively cleaning and drying the inside of an object.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a case having an external shape and forming a washing space inside which an object is washed, a holder for mounting the object into the washing space, and the A nozzle support disposed to protrude upward from the holder and having a steam supply pipe through which steam flows therein, a steam nozzle disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support and discharging the steam flowing through the steam supply pipe upward; Including a steam generator for supplying steam to the nozzle, it is possible to sterilize the inner space of the object with steam.

A water nozzle disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support and spraying washing water upward, a water pump supplying washing water to the water nozzle, and the washing water disposed inside the nozzle support and pumped from the water pump to the water nozzle By further including a water supply pipe for supplying to, it is possible to wash the inner space of the object.

The steam generator may be connected to the water pump to receive a portion of the water pumped from the water pump, and may generate steam using a portion of the washing water flowing to the water pump.

The water nozzle has an upwardly convex hemispherical shape, and the water nozzle has a plurality of injection holes for spraying washing water in different directions at different positions, so that the washing water sprayed from the water nozzle fills the inner space of the object. It can be washed entirely.

An air nozzle disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support and spraying air upward, an air pump for supplying air to the air nozzle, and an air pump for supplying air to the air nozzle, disposed inside the nozzle support, the air supplied from the air pump to the air nozzle By further including an air supply pipe supplied to, it is possible to dry the inner space of the object.

The water nozzle, the air nozzle, and the steam nozzle each have a hemispherical shape, are spaced apart from each other at the upper end of the nozzle support, and can spray washing water, steam, and air into the inner space of the object.

The nozzle support includes a support body forming a space in which the steam supply pipe is disposed, a support base extending in a radial direction from a lower end of the support body, and the support base to fix an object disposed around the support body Including a holder extending upwardly from one side of the can support the object disposed in the washing space.

The holder includes an outer grill forming a rim, and an inner grill perpendicular to each other inside the outer grill, and in the center of the holder, a nozzle hole through which the nozzle support passes is formed, and the nozzle support is the holder. It may be arranged to protrude upward of the.

The nozzle support includes a first nozzle support and a second nozzle support spaced apart from the first nozzle support, wherein the steam nozzle includes a first steam nozzle disposed on the upper end of the first nozzle support and the first nozzle support A plurality of objects may be steam washed in the washing space, including the second steam nozzle disposed on the two-nozzle support.

A nozzle frame spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first nozzle support and the second nozzle support, and a connection frame fixed to the nozzle frame and connecting the first nozzle support and the second nozzle support upward , the first nozzle support and the second nozzle support can be stably fixed.

The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the washing apparatus of the present invention, one or more of the following effects are obtained.

First, the steam nozzle is disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support protruding toward the upper side of the cradle, and there is an advantage in that it is possible to effectively sterilize the inside of the object disposed on the upper side of the cradle.

Second, an air nozzle and a water nozzle are disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support, so that the inside of the object can be intensively washed or dried, so that the object can be sterilized, washed, and dried at once.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view of a washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side view of a washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4A is a view for explaining an opening/closing structure of a door according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4B is a view for explaining an opening/closing structure of a door according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view for explaining the arrangement of a water pump, an air pump, and a steam generator for supplying washing water, air, and steam to the water nozzle, the air nozzle, and the steam nozzle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining the arrangement and shape of the nozzle support and the nozzle frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 illustrates the arrangement of the first water nozzle, the second warner nozzle, and the third water nozzle, and the flow passages supplied to each of the first water nozzle, the second warner nozzle, and the third water nozzle according to an embodiment of the present invention; It is a drawing for
8 is a view for explaining the arrangement of the third water nozzle and the second air nozzle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining the arrangement and shape of the holder and the nozzle support according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view for explaining the arrangement of a plurality of second water nozzles according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a view for explaining the arrangement and shape of the second water nozzle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a perspective view illustrating a nozzle support, a first water nozzle, a first air nozzle, and a steam nozzle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a view for explaining the arrangement and form of a first water nozzle, a first air nozzle, and a steam nozzle disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a view according to an embodiment of a washing object that can be mounted on the washing device of the present invention.
15 is a perspective view of a nozzle support and a nozzle frame according to another embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining a plurality of supply pipes disposed on the nozzle support and the connecting pipe according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, a washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13 .

1 to 3 , the cleaning device 1 according to the present invention has a case 10 that forms an outer shape and forms a washing space 10a and a machine room 10b inside, and an opening of the case 10 . The door 30 that covers the front surface of the washing space 10a, the cradle 40 on which the washing object (or 'object) is disposed inside the washing space (10a), water nozzles (60, 62) for spraying washing water into the washing space (10a) , 46), air nozzles 70 and 72 for spraying air into the cleaning space 10a, and a steam nozzle 80 for spraying steam into the cleaning space 10a. The washing device 1 includes a sump 50 disposed below the cradle 40 and collecting washing water falling to the lower side of the cradle 40 .

Referring to FIG. 14 , the object 200 disposed in the washing space 10a of the washing device 1 may have an inlet 201 in one direction and a convex shape in one direction of the inlet 201 . Therefore, in the object 200, in the portion formed by the inner surface 202, it is possible to form an inner space 204 that can accommodate a liquid or the like. In addition, the outer surface 206 is formed on the surface that does not form the inner space 204 . The object 200 may be formed with an inlet end 208 in which the inner surface 202 and the outer surface 206 are connected around the inlet 201 .

The object used in the present invention can be used for tableware that forms an inner space that can accommodate liquids such as cups and baby bottles. The object shown in FIG. 14 is according to an embodiment, and may be applied to other dishes that form an inner space in a portion where the inner surface is formed. The object may be required to have a size in which the nozzle support 90 to be described below can be inserted into the inner space.

1 to 3 , the case 10 has an external shape and a washing space 10a in which an object is disposed. The case 10 may form, inside, a washing space 10a in which an object is disposed, and a machine room 10b in which a configuration for supplying water, steam, or air to the washing space 10a is disposed.

The case 10 is disposed in the front, the front case 12 in which the door hole 12a where the door 30 is disposed is formed, the front case 12 is disposed behind the front case 12 and forms a machine room 10b therein. The rear case 14, the front case 12 and the top cover 16 covering the upper side of the rear case 14, and the bottom cover 22 covering the lower side of the front case 12 and this case 10 include The case 10 includes an inner case 24 disposed inside the front case 12 and forming a washing space 10a together with the door 30 .

The front case 12 has a semi-cylindrical shape, and a door hole 12a in which the door 30 is disposed is formed on one side. The inner lower portion of the front case 12 is connected to the inner lower portion of the rear case 14 to form a space in which a device for supplying steam or washing water to the washing space is disposed.

The front case 12 is disposed in front of the rear case 14 and forms a curved surface convex forward.

The rear case 14 is disposed behind the front case 12 and may have a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. An inner case 24 may be disposed inside the rear case 14 . A washing space 10a may be formed in front of the inner case 24 , and a machine room 10b may be formed in the rear of the inner case 24 . A machine room 10b in which a device for supplying steam or washing water to the washing space is disposed may be formed inside the rear case 14 . A machine room 10b may be formed as a space between the rear case 14 and the inner case 24 .

The top cover 16 covers the upper side of the case 10 . An input panel 20 for inputting a command related to the operation of the washing device 1 may be disposed on the top cover 16 . In the input panel 20 , a display unit for displaying the operating state of the washing device 1 may be disposed.

The inner case 24 may have a semi-cylindrical shape corresponding to the door 30 . The inner case 24 may form a door 30 and a washing space 10a. The washing space 10a formed by the inner case 24 and the door 30 may have a cylindrical shape.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a cradle 40 on which an object is mounted may be disposed below the washing space 10a. Referring to FIG. 9 , the cradle 40 has a disk shape and may be composed of a plurality of grills 42 and 44 that are perpendicular to each other. The cradle 40 may include an outer grill 42 forming an edge, and an inner grill 44 perpendicular to each other inside the outer grill 42 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , a nozzle hole 46 may be formed in the center of the cradle 40 so that the first water nozzle 60 is disposed. The holder 40 may further include a vertical rib 48 extending downward from the inner grill 44 and connected to the sump 50 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , a sump 50 in which washing water is temporarily stored is disposed under the cradle 40 . The sump 50 may be formed in a funnel shape to collect washing water falling from the washing space 10a downward.

Referring to FIG. 3 , at the center of the sump 50 , a water collecting pipe 52 for sending water collected in the sump 50 to the water pump 120 is disposed. The water collecting pipe 52 is spaced apart from the nozzle support 90 in the downward direction by a predetermined interval. The water collecting pipe 52 may have a steam supply pipe 82 , a first water supply pipe 66 , and a first air supply pipe 74 disposed therein. The size of the flow path formed inside the water collecting pipe 52 is larger than the size of the steam supply pipe 82 , the first water supply pipe 66 , and the first air supply pipe 74 , so that the sump 50 is moved inside. It is possible to form a space through which water moving downwards flows. The lower end of the water collecting pipe 52 may be connected to the water pump 120 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the machine room 10b is to be disposed in the lower space of the front case 12 , the lower space of the rear case 14 , and the rear space of the inner case 24 disposed in the rear case 14 . can

1 to 3 , the door 30 covers the opened door hole 12a of the front case 12 . The door 30 may have a shape corresponding to the door hole 12a formed by the front case 12 . The door 30 may have a semi-cylindrical shape.

The door 30 may have a shape corresponding to the inner case 24 . The door 30 may have the same center of curvature as the inner case 24 . However, the door 30 may have a smaller radius of curvature than the inner case 24 . Accordingly, when the door 30 opens the door hole 12a , the door 30 may be disposed inside the inner case 24 .

The door 30 is disposed inside the front case 12 . The length in which the door 30 is formed in the vertical direction is longer than the length in which the door hole 12a is formed in the vertical direction. Accordingly, the upper end and lower end of the door 30 may be disposed inside the front case 12 . Accordingly, water scattered from the washing space 10a may fall into the sump 50 without leaking to the outside through the door 30 .

The washing device 1 may include door gears 32a and 32b for changing the arrangement of the door 30 and a door motor 34 for rotating the door gear. Referring to FIG. 4A , the door gears 32a and 32b are mounted on the door motor 34 and rotated by the first door gear 32a and the first door gear 32b ? and a second door gear 32b that rotates. The first door gear 32a and the second door gear 32b are disposed at the lower center of the cleaning space. The second door gear 32b is rotatably disposed in the water collecting pipe 52 disposed at the lower center of the washing space 10a. The second door gear 32b has a spur gear shape and can rotate about the water collecting pipe 52 as an axis.

The washing device 1 may further include a door bridge 36 connecting the second door gear 32b and the door 30 . The door bridge 36 may extend radially from the door gear 32 and be connected to the door 30 .

Referring to FIG. 4B , in a structure for changing the arrangement of the door 30 of the washing device 1 according to another embodiment, the door motor 34 and the first door gear mounted on the door motor 34 to rotate. It may include a 32a and a second door gear 32b formed on the inner circumferential surface of the door 30 . The second door gear 32b is formed in the form of a rack gear in the circumferential direction of the door 30 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , the water nozzle includes a first water nozzle 60 for spraying washing water to the inside of the object, a second water nozzle 62 for spraying washing water to the outer peripheral surface of the inlet end of the object, and washing water to the outside of the object. It may include a third water nozzle 64 for spraying.

The first water nozzle 60 is disposed in the inner space of the object when the object is disposed in the washing space (10a). The first water nozzle 60 is disposed in the inner space of the object, and sprays the washing water toward the upper side.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first water nozzle 60 is disposed to spray the washing water toward the upper side at a position spaced upward from the lower center of the washing space. The first water nozzle 60 is disposed above the second water nozzle 62 and is disposed to spray the washing water toward the top side.

The first water nozzle 60 is disposed on the upper surface of the nozzle support 90 to be described below. Referring to FIG. 12 , the first water nozzle 60 may have an upwardly convex hemispherical shape. A plurality of first injection holes 60a and 60b through which washing water is injected may be formed in the first water nozzle 60 . The plurality of first injection holes 60a and 60b formed in the first water nozzle 60 are formed to face different directions at different positions. The plurality of first injection holes 60a and 60b formed in the first water nozzle 60 may be opened to face different directions. Referring to FIG. 13 , in the first water nozzle 60 , the 1-1 injection hole 60a and the 1-1 injection hole 60a formed at the center of the hemispherical shape are spaced apart from each other in different directions. A plurality of first-second injection holes 60b may be formed.

A plurality of spray holes 60a and 60b are formed in the first water nozzle 60 to spray the washing water in various directions of the inner space of the object.

The second water nozzle 62 may spray washing water to the outer peripheral surface of the inlet end of the object disposed in the washing space 10a. In the case of an object such as a cup, contamination by contact may occur frequently on the outer peripheral surface of the inlet end of the object. Accordingly, the second water nozzle 62 sprays the washing water toward the outer peripheral surface of the inlet end of the object to remove the contamination of the object.

10 and 11 , the second water nozzle 62 is disposed on the inner circumferential surface 103 of the first frame 102 to be described below. A plurality of second water nozzles 62 are arranged. The plurality of second water nozzles 62 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction on the inner circumferential surface 103 of the first frame 102 . The plurality of second water nozzles 62 are disposed to spray the washing water toward the center where the nozzle support 90 is disposed.

The second water nozzle 62 is spaced apart from the surface formed by the cradle 40 upward by a predetermined interval. The second water nozzle 62 is disposed below the first water nozzle 60 . The second water nozzle 62 is disposed to spray the washing water around the portion where the first water nozzle 60 is disposed. The second water nozzle 62 may have an inwardly convex hemispherical shape.

A plurality of second injection holes 62a and 62b through which washing water is injected may be formed in each of the second water nozzles 62 . The plurality of second injection holes 62a and 62b formed in the second water nozzle 62 are formed at different positions. The plurality of second injection holes 62a and 62b formed in the second water nozzle 62 may be opened to face different directions. Referring to FIG. 11 , the second water nozzle 62 has a 2-1 injection hole 62a and a 2-1 injection hole 62a formed in the center of a hemispherical shape, which are spaced apart from each other in different directions. A plurality of 2-2 injection holes 62b may be formed.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the third water nozzle 64 sprays the washing water toward the outside of the object disposed in the washing space 10a. The third water nozzle 64 is disposed on the upper side of the object and sprays the washing water in the lower direction.

The third water nozzle 64 is disposed above the first water nozzle 60 . The third water nozzle 64 is disposed above the first water nozzle 60 and sprays washing water in the direction in which the first water nozzle 60 is disposed. The third water nozzle 64 is disposed on the upper side of the washing space 10a, and sprays washing water toward the lower side. The washing water sprayed from the third water nozzle 64 may be scattered to the outside of the washing space by the rotating member 110 to be described below.

The washing apparatus 1 includes water supply pipes 65 , 66 , 68 for supplying washing water to the first water nozzle 60 , the second water nozzle 62 , or the third water nozzle 64 . The water supply pipes 66 and 68 include a main water supply pipe 65 connected to the water pump 120 , and a first water supply pipe 66 branched from the main water supply pipe 65 and connected to the first water nozzle 60 . ) and a second water supply pipe 68 branched from the main water supply pipe 65 and connected to the second water nozzle 62 and the third water nozzle 64 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the washing device 1 includes valves 69a and 69b for supplying washing water to at least one of the first water nozzle 60 , the second water nozzle 62 , and the third water nozzle 64 ). includes The valves 69a and 69b may include a first valve 69a for opening and closing the first water supply pipe 66 and a second valve 69b for opening and closing the second water supply pipe 68 .

The first water nozzle 60 is connected to the water pump 120 through the first water supply pipe 66 . The first water supply pipe 66 is disposed inside the nozzle support 90 to be described below. The second water nozzle 62 and the third water nozzle 64 are connected to the water pump 120 through the second water supply pipe 68 . The second water supply pipe 68 may be connected to the nozzle frame 100 to supply washing water to the second water nozzle 62 and the third water nozzle 64 .

6 and 8, the air nozzle includes a first air nozzle 70 for spraying air into the inner space of the object, and a second air nozzle 72 for spraying air to the outside of the object.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first air nozzle 70 is disposed adjacent to the first water nozzle 60 . The first air nozzle 70 is disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support 90 . The first air nozzle 70 is disposed to spray air upward from the upper end of the nozzle support 90 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , the second air nozzle 72 is disposed on the upper wall 18 disposed above the washing space 10a. An upper wall 18 disposed above the washing space 10a is disposed under the top cover 16 . A second air supply pipe 76 for supplying air to the second air nozzle 72 may be disposed between the top cover 16 and the upper wall 18 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , the plurality of second air nozzles 72 may be disposed in the air distributor 78 . The air distributor 78 may be connected to the second air supply pipe 76 to send air introduced from the second air supply pipe 76 to the plurality of second air nozzles 72 . Referring to FIG. 8 , the air distributor 78 has a disk shape, and a plurality of second air nozzles 72 are disposed on the lower side thereof. The air distributor 78 is connected to the second air supply pipe 76 from one side. Inside the air distributor 78, a branch flow path for sending the air introduced from the second air supply pipe 76 to each of the plurality of second air nozzles 72 may be formed.

A plurality of second air nozzles 72 may be disposed on the upper wall 18 . The plurality of second air nozzles 72 may be spaced apart from the third water nozzle 64 at the same distance. The second air nozzle 72 sprays air toward the cleaning space 10a. The second air nozzle 72 blows air downward.

The first air nozzle 70 is connected to the air pump 122 through the first air supply pipe 74 . The first air supply pipe 74 is disposed inside the nozzle support 90 . The second air nozzle 72 is connected to the air pump 122 through the second air supply pipe 76 . The second air supply pipe 76 extends upward from the rear space of the machine room 10b. The second air supply pipe 76 extends into the space between the upper surface 92 and the top cover 16 . The second air supply pipe 76 may be connected to an air distributor 78 in which a plurality of second air nozzles 72 are formed.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the steam nozzle 80 is disposed adjacent to the first water nozzle 60 and the first air nozzle 70 . The steam nozzle 80 is disposed on the upper surface of the nozzle support 90 . The steam nozzle 80 sprays steam into the inner space of the object disposed in the washing space 10a. The steam nozzle 80 is spaced apart from the cradle 40 upwards, and is arranged to spray steam toward the upper side.

The steam nozzle 80 is connected to the steam generator 124 through the steam supply pipe 82 . The steam supply pipe 82 is disposed inside the nozzle support 90 .

The cleaning device 1 includes a nozzle support 90 on which a first water nozzle 60 , a first air nozzle 70 , and a steam nozzle 80 are disposed inside the cleaning space 10a.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the nozzle support 90 supports the steam supply pipe 82 , the first water supply pipe 66 , and the first air supply pipe 74 disposed therein. The nozzle support 90 has a cylindrical shape, and forms a space in which the steam supply pipe 82, the first water supply pipe 66, and the first air supply pipe 74 are disposed.

Referring to FIG. 13 , on the upper surface 92 of the nozzle support 90 , the steam nozzle 80 is disposed at the end of the steam supply pipe 82 , and the first water nozzle is disposed at the end of the first water supply pipe 66 . (60), and a first air nozzle (70) disposed at the end of the first air supply pipe (74) is disposed.

The nozzle support 90 may be disposed to pass through the nozzle hole 46 of the holder 40 . The nozzle support 90, the lower end is disposed on the lower side of the holder 40, the upper end is arranged on the upper side of the holder (40). The upper surface 92 of the nozzle support 90 is spaced apart from the upper side of the holder 40 .

The nozzle support 90 may be fixedly disposed on one side of the holder 40 . The nozzle support 90 is a support body 94 forming a space in which the steam supply pipe 82, the first water supply pipe 66, and the first air supply pipe 74 are disposed, the lower end of the support body 94. The support base 96 extending in the radial direction, extending upward from one side of the support base 96, may include a holder 98 for fixing an object disposed around the support body 94.

The support body 94 has a cylindrical shape, and the steam nozzle 80 , the first water nozzle 60 , and the first air nozzle 70 are disposed thereon. The support base 96 may be fixed to the vertical rib 48 of the holder 40 from one side.

The holder 98 may have a shape extending upward from the lower end of the nozzle support 90 . The holder 98 may have a shape that is disposed adjacent to the support body 94 toward the upper side from the cradle 40 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , the washing apparatus 1 includes a nozzle frame 100 in which the second water nozzle 62 and the third water nozzle 64 are disposed. The nozzle frame 100 includes a second water nozzle 62 for spraying washing water from the lower side of the washing space 10a toward the center, and a third water nozzle for jetting washing water from the upper side to the lower side of the washing space 10a ( 64) can be supported.

In the nozzle frame 100 , the second water nozzle 62 is disposed radially spaced apart from the nozzle support 90 on one side, and sprays washing water toward the nozzle support 90 , and the nozzle support 90 on the other side. ) is disposed on the upper side, the third water nozzle 64 for spraying the washing water toward the lower side is disposed.

The nozzle frame 100 is radially spaced apart from the nozzle support 90 and extends upward from one side of the first frame 102 and the first frame 102 in which the second water nozzle 62 is disposed. and a second frame 104 on which the third water nozzle 64 is disposed.

The first frame 102 may have a ring shape. On the inner peripheral surface 103 of the first frame 102, the second water nozzles 62 are arranged to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The second water nozzle 62 is disposed above the cradle 40 . The second water nozzle 62 may be spaced apart from the cradle 40 by a predetermined interval upward.

Referring to FIG. 10 , a plurality of second water nozzles 62 are disposed on the inner circumferential surface 103 of the first frame 102 . The plurality of second water nozzles 62 may be disposed at the same height. The plurality of second water nozzles 62 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction on the inner circumferential surface 103 of the first frame 102 . Referring to FIG. 10 , the plurality of second water nozzles 62 may be spaced apart from each other with the same phase difference.

A washing flow path (not shown) through which washing water flows may be formed inside the first frame 102 . The washing flow path formed inside the first frame 102 may be connected to a plurality of second water nozzles 62 to supply washing water to the second water nozzles 62 .

The second frame 104 extends upwardly from one side of the first frame 102 . The second frame 104 may extend to the upper end of the washing space 10a. The second frame 104 may be connected to the third water nozzle 64 disposed at the upper end of the washing space 10a.

The second frame 104 includes a vertical frame 106 extending upward from the first frame 102 , and a horizontal frame 108 that is bent at the upper end of the vertical frame 106 and extends upward of the nozzle support 90 . ) may be included.

The horizontal frame 108 is vertically bent at the upper end of the vertical frame 106 and extends. A third water nozzle 64 is disposed on the horizontal frame 108 . The third water nozzle 64 is disposed above the first water nozzle 60 . The third water nozzle 64 is disposed to spray the washing water toward the first water nozzle 60 . At an end of the horizontal frame 108 , a rotation member 110 that rotates by the washing water sprayed from the third water nozzle 64 and scatters the washing water sprayed from the third water nozzle 64 may be disposed.

Referring to FIG. 18 , the rotation member 110 is rotatably disposed on the second frame 104 . The rotating member 110 is rotatably disposed at an end of the horizontal frame 108 . The rotation member 110 is rotatably disposed on the horizontal frame 108 at a portion where the third water nozzle 64 is disposed.

The rotating member 110 is rotated by the washing water sprayed from the third water nozzle 64 , and the washing water sprayed from the third water nozzle 64 scatters downward.

In the machine room 10b, a water pump 120 for supplying washing water to the first water nozzle 60, the second water nozzle 62, or the third water nozzle 64, and steam to the steam nozzle 80 A steam generator 124 for supplying and an air pump 122 for supplying air to the first air nozzle 70 or the second air nozzle 72 are disposed.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the water pump 120 may be disposed at a rear lower side of the rear case 14 .

The water pump 120 is connected to the water collecting pipe 52 and discharging the washing water discharged from the water collecting pipe 52 to the first water nozzle 60, the second water nozzle 62, or the third water nozzle 64. can be supplied with In addition, the water pump 120 may be connected to an external water source through a separate connection pipe (not shown) to receive washing water from the outside.

The steam generator 124 may be connected to the water pump 120 to receive a portion of the water pumped from the water pump 120 under pressure. The steam generator 124 may heat a part of the washing water supplied from the water pump 120 and supply it to the steam nozzle 80 .

In the machine room 10b, a dispenser 126 for temporarily storing detergent and supplying detergent to the water supply pipe is disposed. The dispenser 126 is a detergent supply pipe 128 and is connected to the water supply pipe. The detergent supply pipe 128 connects the dispenser 126 and the second water supply pipe 68 . The detergent stored in the dispenser 126 may be introduced into the washing space ( ) through the detergent supply pipe 128 and the second water supply pipe 68 .

A washing apparatus according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 16 . 15 to 16 , the washing device will be described based on differences from the washing device described in FIGS. 1 to 13 .

The washing apparatus includes a nozzle frame 100 in which the second water nozzle 62 and the third water nozzle 64 are disposed, and a plurality of nozzle supports 90a, 90b in which the first water nozzles 60a and 60b are disposed. includes Referring to FIG. 15 , the washing apparatus includes a first nozzle support 90a and a second nozzle support 90b spaced apart from the first nozzle support 90a.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the nozzle frame 100 extends upward from one side of the first frame 102 and the first frame 102 in which the second water nozzle 62 is disposed, and the third water nozzle 64 . ) includes a second frame 104 on which is disposed.

15, the washing device 1 is fixed to the nozzle frame 100 and the nozzle frame 100 disposed around the first nozzle support 90a and the second nozzle support 90b, It includes a connection frame 130 connected to the first nozzle support (90a) and the second nozzle support (90b). Referring to FIG. 15 , the washing apparatus 1 includes a connection frame 130 fixed to the first frame 102 and connected to a plurality of nozzle supports 90a and 90b. The connection frame 130 may be disposed below the cradle 40 .

The connection frame 130 may be fixedly supported at one end and the other end of the first frame 102 . The connection frame 130 is connected to the plurality of nozzle supports (90a, 90b). A plurality of nozzle supports (90a, 90b), the connection frame 130 is arranged to be spaced apart in the extending direction, is formed upward from the upper end of the connection frame (130).

Referring to FIG. 15 , a first nozzle support 90a and a second nozzle support 90b spaced apart from the first nozzle support 90a are connected to the connection frame 130 . The first nozzle support 90a and the second nozzle support 90b are disposed to protrude upward of the holder 40 .

Referring to Figure 16, the first nozzle support (90a), the 1-1 water nozzle (60a), the 1-1 air nozzle (70a), and the first steam nozzle (8-a) are arranged, The second nozzle support 90b is provided with a 1-2 water nozzle 60b, a 1-2 air nozzle 70b, and a second steam nozzle 80b.

Referring to FIG. 16 , in the connection frame 130 , a first water supply pipe 66 for supplying washing water to the 1-1 water nozzle 60a and the 1-2 water nozzle 60b, the 1-1 air A steam supply pipe ( 82) is placed.

The first water supply pipe 66 disposed inside the connection frame 130 is branched into a 1-1 water supply pipe 66a and a 1-2 water supply pipe 66b. The 1-1 water supply pipe 66a is connected to the 1-1 water nozzle 60a, and the 1-2 water supply pipe 66b is connected to the 1-2 water nozzle 60b.

The first air supply pipe 74 disposed inside the connection frame 130 is branched into a 1-1 air supply pipe 74a and a 1-2 air supply pipe 74b. The 1-1 air supply pipe 74a is connected to the 1-1 air nozzle 70a, and the 1-2 air supply pipe 74b is connected to the 1-2 air nozzle 70b.

The steam supply pipe 82 disposed inside the connection frame 130 is branched into a first steam supply pipe 82a and a second steam supply pipe 82b. The first steam supply pipe 82a is connected to the first steam nozzle 80a, and the second steam supply pipe 82b is connected to the second steam nozzle 80b.

In the holder 40, two nozzle holes (not shown) through which the first nozzle support 90a and the second nozzle support 90b pass may be formed.

Each of the first nozzle support 90a and the second nozzle support 90b extends radially from the lower end of the support body 94 and the support body 94 forming a space in which the first water supply pipe 66 is disposed. It may include a holder 98 that extends upward from one side of the support base 96 and the support base 96 , and fixes an object disposed around the support body 94 .

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Various modifications may be made by those of ordinary skill in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

1: washing device 10: case
10a: washing space 10b: machine room
12: front case 14: rear case
24: inner case 30: door
40: holder 42: outer grill
44: inner grill 50: sump
52: water collection pipe 60: first water nozzle
62: second water nozzle 64: third water nozzle
66: first water supply pipe 68: second water supply pipe
70: first air nozzle 72: second air nozzle
74: first air supply pipe 76: second air supply pipe
78: air distributor 80: steam nozzle
82: steam supply pipe 90: nozzle support
92: upper surface 94: support body
96: support base 98: holder
100: nozzle frame 102: first frame
104: second frame 106: vertical frame
108: horizontal frame 110: rotating member
120: water pump 122: air pump
124: team generator 126: dispenser

Claims (10)

a case forming an outer shape and forming a washing space inside which an object is washed;
a cradle for mounting the object into the washing space;
a nozzle support which is disposed to protrude upward from the holder and has a steam supply pipe through which steam flows therein;
a steam nozzle disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support and discharging the steam flowing through the steam supply pipe upward; and
and a steam generator for supplying steam to the steam nozzle. The method of claim 1,
a water nozzle disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support and spraying washing water upward;
a water pump supplying washing water to the water nozzle; and
and a water supply pipe disposed inside the nozzle support and supplying the washing water pumped from the water pump to the water nozzle. 3. The method of claim 2,
The steam generator is a washing device connected to the water pump so as to receive a portion of the water pumped from the water pump. 3. The method of claim 2,
The water nozzle has an upwardly convex hemispherical shape, and a plurality of spray holes for spraying washing water in different directions at different positions are formed in the water nozzle. 3. The method of claim 2,
an air nozzle disposed on the upper end of the nozzle support and spraying air upward;
an air pump for supplying air to the air nozzle; and
The cleaning apparatus further comprising an air supply pipe disposed inside the nozzle support and supplying the air supplied from the air pump to the air nozzle. 6. The method of claim 5,
Each of the water nozzle, the air nozzle, and the steam nozzle has a hemispherical shape, and is spaced apart from each other at the top of the nozzle support. The method of claim 1,
The nozzle support is
a support body forming a space in which the steam supply pipe is disposed;
a support base extending radially from the lower end of the support body;
and a holder extending upwardly from one side of the support base to fix an object disposed around the support body. The method of claim 1,
The cradle includes an outer grill forming a rim, and an inner grill perpendicular to each other inside the outer grill,
A cleaning device in which a nozzle hole through which the nozzle support passes is formed in the center of the holder. The method of claim 1,
The nozzle support includes a first nozzle support and a second nozzle support spaced apart from the first nozzle support,
The steam nozzle includes a first steam nozzle disposed on the upper end of the first nozzle support and a second steam nozzle disposed on the second nozzle support. 10. The method of claim 9,
a nozzle frame spaced apart from the first nozzle support and the second nozzle support in a circumferential direction;
and a connection frame fixed to the nozzle frame and connecting the first nozzle support and the second nozzle support upward.

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