Pulsed hydraulic clothes washer

摘要

A new washing machine apparatus comprises a washing compartment having a means by which large mixing bubbles six inches or more in diameter may be generated to rise from the lower portion to the upper portion of the compartment. As they rise through the compartment, these large mixing bubbles generate substantial convection currents in clothing suspended in washing solution or rinse water in the compartment, thereby providing the agitation needed for wash and rinse stages of the wash cycle with minimal shear force. Embodiments further comprise a press mechanism for the dry cycle, substantially reducing the moisture content of washed clothing without use of centrifugation.

主权项

1. An apparatus for washing clothing, comprising:
a washing compartment for retaining clothing during the wash cycle; and a means for generating large bubbles of three to six inches in diameter in the bottom of the washing compartment.