JP3073296B2 - Transfer method of continuous washing machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for transferring articles to be washed in a continuous washing machine for continuously washing articles to be washed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 5 shows a continuous washing machine proposed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-1903, in which an object to be washed carried by a charging conveyor C is a charging shooter or a hopper H.
Then, it is charged into the drum 1 of the stopped first tank. Detergent and other additives may be added to the first tank together with an object to be washed in an appropriate amount, or may be added to each of the additives or simultaneously by providing an inlet or a valve in either the second tank or the subsequent tank.

In FIG. 5, water is supplied from a washing water inlet 17 to the bottom of each fixed tub 2 ", 2 ', 2 to be washed 21, 21', 2 '.
21 "flows countercurrently as a continuous stream and enters the contaminated washing water tank 16. The washing operation is carried out in a drum 1, 1 ', 1" which is connected in series with a plurality of drums, and an appropriate amount of the article is washed. FIG. 7 (a) is filled with detergent and other additives.
As shown in FIG. 5, the first drum 1 is driven by a rocking motion of 180 degrees or more, preferably about 270 degrees.
FIG. 7 shows the transfer of the article to be washed from the drum to the second drum 1 '.
This is performed by unidirectional rotation of at least 270 degrees or more as shown in (b).

[0004] The swinging of the drum and the total rotation of the transfer are performed by a sun gear mechanism 13, 1 connected to a motor (drive motor) 15 with a drum driving reducer installed outside the drum unit.
It can be conveniently implemented with 3 'and a transmission clutch mechanism known per se. The transfer of the object to be washed between the adjacent tanks shown in FIGS. 7B and 8 is performed by the transfer scoops 4, 4 ', 4 "provided in the drum 1 shown in FIG. Is washed in each drum space, and is transferred to the second tank through the flange portion 11. At this time, the washing water is scooped 4, 4 ', 4 "and auxiliary plates 5, 5 ', 5' are released from the slits 3, 3 '.

[0005]

In the above-described continuous type washing machine, the article to be washed 21 is put into the first tank while the drum 1 is stopped. Washing can be efficiently performed without stopping the drum 1 by feeding a new washing object 21 at the same time as the transfer of the washing object 21, but depending on the rotation angle of the drum 1, the end face of the scoop 4 However, there is a possibility that the opening of the charging opening may be partially closed and the charging of the article to be washed 21 may be insufficient. In particular, when the articles 21 are sequentially fed by the conveyor, not all articles 21 can be put at once, and some articles 21 are put into the first tank with a part of the opening being closed. And the scoop 4
There was a risk that the 1 was twisted and entangled or torn.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a method for cleaning a continuous type washing machine, comprising: an inlet for an object to be washed at one end; and an outlet for an object to be washed at the other end. Provided, a partition plate for dividing the inside of the drum into a plurality of chambers, and scooping up the object to be washed with rotation of the drum, from the chamber on the input port side to the outlet side. In a continuous washing machine having a scoop for sequentially transferring the object to be washed into the chamber, immediately after the rotation of the drum accompanying the transfer of the object to be washed, the drum is rocked a plurality of times. It is characterized by.

[0007]

The washing object is fed simultaneously with the rotation of the drum accompanying the transfer of the washing object, and the drum is swung a plurality of times immediately thereafter, so that the washing object is fed even if it is sequentially fed. The state in which the opening area of the maximum becomes maximum is repeated.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A continuous washing machine for carrying out the method of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a continuous type washing machine, and FIG. 2 shows an internal structure of a first tank as viewed from a charging port side.

The overall structure of the continuous washing machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 51 denotes a washing drum, and the washing drum 51 is divided into four tubs (chambers) 53, 5 by a partition plate 52.
4, 55, 56, and the first tank 53 has
Is provided. First tank 53 and second tank 5
The first partition plate 52 between the first and second tanks does not allow water in adjacent tanks to flow therein, and the first partition plate 52 between the second and third tanks 54 and 56 and between the third and fourth tanks 55 and 56. Is a large number of circulation holes 52a
Are formed. Preliminary washing is performed in the first tank 53 of the washing drum 51, and the second tank 54, the third tank 55, the fourth tank 56
The main washing is performed. In the figure, reference numerals 60, 61, and 62 denote fixed drums for supplying / draining / draining detergent, supplying detergent, and heating the washing drum 51.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 64 denotes a rinsing drum, and the rinsing drum 64 is divided into three chambers (tanks) 6 by a partition plate 65.
6, 67, 68, and the seventh tank 68 has an object 57 to be washed.
Outlet 70 is provided. In the figure, reference numerals 71 and 72 denote fixed drums for supplying and draining water to and from the rinse drum 64.

The washing drum 51 and the rinsing drum 64 are integrally formed and driven to rotate by a geared motor 74.

A scoop 63 is provided inside each of the tanks 53 to 56 and 66 to 68. The scoop 63 is shaped such that the washing drum 51 and the rinsing drum 64 rotate forward to scoop up the object 57 to be washed. When the washing drum 51 and the rinsing drum 64 are reversed, even if the washing target 57 is scooped up, it is not transferred to another tank.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 76 denotes a recycle tank, 77 denotes rinsing water, 78 denotes a water recovery tank, and 79 denotes a water supply tank.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first tank 53 has an opening 101 connected to the charging port 58 (charging chute), and a part of the opening 101 is closed by the end face of the scoop 63. Has become. With the rotation of the drum, the opening 10
1 also rotates, and the opening area of the input port 58 changes. As shown in FIG. 2, the opening area on the side of the charging port 58 is maximized when the inclined surface of the scoop 63 is near the maximum inclination.

Referring to FIG. 3, the operation of the above-described continuous washing machine at the time of washing will be described.

As shown in the figure, the washing drum 51 and the rinsing drum 64 perform normal rotation from (i) to (ro) → (ha), and from (ni) to (ho) → (he). When the rotation is reversed, the washing target 57 is washed with a beater (not shown) (rocking washing).

An embodiment of the transfer method according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows the operation state of the drum at the time of transfer.

As shown in the figure, when the washing drum 51 and the rinsing drum 64 perform normal rotation from the state (a) to the state (b), the article 57 to be washed is scooped up by the scoop 63 and the slope of the scoop 63 is removed. It slides down and is transferred to the next tank (transfer). New washing object 5 from the state of (a) to the first tank 53
7 is started. Between (a) and (b), the opening area between the opening 101 of the first tub 53 and the charging port 58 is maximized. A few times (eg 60
° to 90 °). During this time, the pre-wash liquid from the water supply tank (not shown) flows over the charging port 58 (charging chute). After a minute swing, the rotation is reversed to the state (e) to prepare for the next washing.

After the loading of the article to be washed 57 is started, the washing drum 51 and the rinsing drum 64 make a small swing two or three times, so that the opening 101 of the first tank 53 and the opening of the loading port 58 are opened. The state where the area is maximized is repeated. For this reason, regardless of the lump shape, variety, size, etc., even if the articles 57 are sequentially sent,
Input can be performed reliably. In addition, since it is not necessary to stop the rotation of the washing drum 51 and the rinsing drum 64 when the article to be washed 57 is loaded, the efficiency of washing does not deteriorate.

A sensor is provided at the entrance of the charging chute to the first tank 53 for detecting the presence or absence of a non-loading object to be washed by a photoelectric tube or the like. It is also possible. In addition, when the minute swing is extended for a long time, the operator is notified of the non-loading of the article to be washed by an abnormal alarm or the like.

In the above-mentioned continuous washing machine, the washing including the swinging and the transfer of the object to be washed 57 are repeated, so that the object to be washed 57 introduced from the inlet 58 is sequentially washed (washing and rinsing). From the outlet 70 to a dehydrator (not shown).

By using the above-described transfer method, the state in which the opening area of the opening 101 of the first tank 53 and the opening 58 is maximized is repeated when the object to be washed 57 is charged. Irrespective of the size, size, etc., the article to be washed 57 can be reliably charged.

[0024]

According to the transfer method of the continuous type washing machine of the present invention, the drum is swung a plurality of times immediately after the rotation of the drum accompanied with the transfer of the article to be washed. At the time of charging, the state where the opening area between the opening of the first tank and the charging port is maximized is repeated. As a result, irrespective of the lump shape, variety, size, etc., the articles to be washed sequentially can be reliably introduced into the first tank, and the articles to be washed are not entangled or broken by the scoop. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a continuous washing machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of a first tank.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an operation at the time of rocking washing.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation at the time of transfer according to an embodiment of the method of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a conventional continuous water washer.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the internal structure of a drum.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the drum.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a transfer state of a thing to be washed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 51 washing drum 52, 65 partition plate 57 article to be washed 58 input port 63 scoop 64 rinsing drum 70 outlet 101 opening

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] A drum provided with an inlet for an object to be washed at one end and an outlet for an object to be washed at the other end; a partition plate for dividing the inside of the drum into a plurality of chambers; A scoop for scooping up the object to be washed with rotation of the drum and sequentially transferring the object to be washed from the chamber on the inlet side to the chamber on the outlet side, A method for transferring a continuous washing machine, wherein the drum is swung a plurality of times immediately after the rotation of the drum accompanied with the transfer of an object to be washed.