Abstract: WASHING MACHINE WITH A BUBBLE GENERATION UNIT The present invention discloses a washing machine. The washing machine includes a tub having a top portion and a bottom portion, a first venturi nozzle, and an electrical pump. The first venturi nozzle is disposed on an outer surface of the tub at the bottom portion and fluidically connected to the bottom portion of the tub. Further, the electric pump includes an inlet connected to an inlet of the machine to receive water, a first outlet fluidically connected to the top portion of the tub to carry a pressurized water to the tub, and a second outlet fluidically connected to the first venturi nozzle to carry the pressurized water to the first venturi nozzle. Further, the first venturi nozzle is configured to collect air and mix the air with the pressurized water to create air bubbles at the bottom portion of the tub. <>
DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention generally relates to washing machines and particularly, to a washing machine having a bubble generation technology to enhance performance of the washing machine and quality of washing.
BACKGROUND:
Generally, a washing machine is an appliance designed to perform laundry without affecting quality of the cloths. Particularly, it is necessary to remove stains from the cloths without damaging the cloths. The washing machine may include a tub and a drum rotatably disposed within the tub. Further, the tub may seal in the water inside and the drum containing the laundry is rotated inside the tub, by means of an electric motor, for washing of the laundry. Nowadays, advanced washing machines are launched in the market and such machines can be automatic and semi-automatic, provided with various sensors, configurations, spin cycles, etc., for enhancing the efficiency of washing of the laundry. However, such conventional machines may not efficiently remove dirt or stains from the laundry.
To enhance efficiency of the washing quality of the laundry, a bubble technology is introduced into the washing machines. The bubble technology generally is to mix air and water to create water bubbles and such water bubbles having the air molecules may react with the detergent and remove stains from the laundry. In the conventional washing machines, the bubble technology is introduced using a dedicated pump and a nozzle. Particularly, the conventional machines may include a pump for carrying water to the tub for performing laundry and another dedicated pump connected to the nozzle for creating the water bubbles. Here, the nozzle can be provided either at a top or bottom of the tub and accordingly the water bubbles are sprayed into the tub.
As the conventional washing machine has two different electric pumps to carry water for laundry and to create the water bubbles, weight and cost of the washing machine may increase. At the same time, it leads to a packaging issue, as the more components need to be assembled inside the washing machine.
Accordingly, there remains a need for a washing machine having a bubble technology for enhancing washing quality of the laundry. Further, there remains another need for a washing machine provided with an electric pump for simultaneously providing water to a tub and creating water bubbles.
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a washing machine having a single electric pump for creating water-air bubbles inside a tub of the machine and for spraying the water into the tub of the machine.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a washing machine configured to generate air bubbles at a bottom of the tub using the Venturi principle and to spray water from the top of the tub of the machine.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a washing machine configured to generate air bubbles at a bottom and top of the tub using the venturi principle.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a washing machine configured to create air bubbles at a top of the tub using the venturi principle.
SUMMARY
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention nor intended to determine the scope of the invention.
In view of forgoing, the present invention discloses a washing machine. The washing machine includes a tub having a top portion and a bottom portion, at least one first venturi nozzle and an electrical pump. The first venturi nozzle is disposed on an outer surface of the tub at the bottom portion and fluidically connected to the bottom portion of the tub. Further, the electric pump includes an inlet connected to a water inlet of the machine to receive water, a first outlet and a second outlet. Further, first outlet is fluidically connected to the top portion of the tub to carry a pressurized water to the tub and second outlet fluidically connected to the first venturi nozzle to carry the pressurized water to the first venturi nozzle. Further, the first venturi nozzle is configured to collect atmospheric air and mix the collected air with the pressurized water to create air bubbles at the bottom portion of the tub.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered for limiting its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic view of a portion of a washing machine, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 illustrates a detailed view depicting a venturi nozzle connected to a bottom of the washing machine of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 illustrates another schematic view of a portion of the washing machine depicting venturi nozzles at the bottom and top portions, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and
Fig. 4 illustrates another schematic view of a portion of the washing machine depicting the venturi nozzle at a top portion, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
The term “some” as used herein is defined as “none, or one, or more than one, or all.” Accordingly, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would all fall under the definition of “some.” The term “some embodiments” may refer to no embodiments or to one embodiment or to several embodiments or to all embodiments. Accordingly, the term “some embodiments” is defined as meaning “no embodiment, or one embodiment, or more than one embodiment, or all embodiments.”
The terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and does not limit, restrict or reduce the spirit and scope of the claims or their equivalents.
More specifically, any terms used herein such as but not limited to “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and grammatical variants thereof do NOT specify an exact limitation or restriction and certainly do NOT exclude the possible addition of one or more features or elements, unless otherwise stated, and furthermore must NOT be taken to exclude the possible removal of one or more of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated with the limiting language “MUST comprise” or “NEEDS TO include.”
Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, either way it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do NOT preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language such as “there NEEDS to be one or more . . . ” or “one or more element is REQUIRED.”
Unless otherwise defined, all terms, and especially any technical and/or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having an ordinary skill in the art.
Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements presented in the attached claims. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of illuminating one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the attached claims fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
Use of the phrases and/or terms such as but not limited to “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or variants thereof do NOT necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or alternatively in the context of more than one embodiment, or further alternatively in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any feature and/or element described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.
Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should NOT be necessarily taken as limiting factors to the attached claims. The attached claims and their legal equivalents can be realized in the context of embodiments other than the ones used as illustrative examples in the description below.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As explained above, the conventional washing machines may have two dedicated electric pumps, one pump is for providing water to a tub for laundry purpose and another pump is for creating air bubbles inside the tub. However, such machines require two independent electric pumps for performing above mentioned functions, hence, cost, weight and power consumption of the washing machines may raise. Simultaneously, the machines may encounter packaging issues as multiple components need to be integrated in the machines. To avoid such problems, the present invention is provided with a single electric pump for providing water for laundry and for creating air bubbles. Particularly, the electric pump of the washing machine is provided with two outlets, one being connected to a tub of the machine to provide water for laundry, and another being connected to a venturi nozzle for creating air bubbles inside the tub. Further, geometry and construction of the proposed invention are described with respect to forthcoming figures.
Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic view of a portion of a washing machine 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the essential parts or components for the proposed invention alone are shown in the drawings for ease of explanation and understanding of the invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the washing machine 100 includes a tub 102, an electric pump 104 and at least one first venturi nozzle 106. The tub 102 is provided with a drum (not shown in Figures) rotatably connected to the tub 102. In this example, the drum may be a container to receive laundry or cloths to be washed. For the sake of brevity and clarity, functions of drum and other non-essential parts are not disclosed in this disclosure. The tub 102 may receive water from the electric pump 104 and transfer the water to the drum. Further, the tub 102 may have a top portion 108A and a bottom portion 108B. In this example, the tub 102 means a container having an inner space to receive the water.
Further, the electric pump 104 is configured to receive the water from a water inlet of the washing machine 100. In this example, the electric pump 104 is provided with an inlet 110 adapted to be connected with the water inlet (not shown in Figure) of the washing machine 100 and two outlets 112A-B adapted to be connected to the tub 102 and the first venturi nozzle 106.
Particularly, Fig. 2 shows a detailed view of the electric pump 104 connected to the venturi nozzle 106 provided at bottom of the washing machine of Fig. 1. In this example, the first outlet 112A of the electric pump 104 is fluidically connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102 and the second outlet 112B of the electric pump 104 is fluidically connected to the first venturi nozzle 106. Here, fluidically connected means the fluid flowing from the electric pump 104 is transferred to the tub 102 through any fluid carrying elements such as tubes, conduits etc. As shown in Fig. 2, the first venturi nozzle 106 is disposed on an outer surface of the tub 102 at the bottom portion 108B. In other words, the first venturi nozzle 106 is provided on the outer surface of the tub 102 in such a way the first venturi nozzle 106 is fluidically connected to the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102.
In one example, as explained above, the electric pump 104 is provided with the inlet 110 and two outlets 112A-B, wherein the first outlet is connected the first outlet 112A of the electric pump 104 is fluidically connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102 and the second outlet 112B of the electric pump 104 is fluidically connected to the first venturi nozzle 106.
In another example, the electric pump 104 is provided with one outlet 112 connected with a Y-shaped connector 114 so as to divide the fluid coming out from the outlet 112 into two parts as shown in Fig. 2. Here, the Y-shaped connector 114 has two outlets adapted to provide water to the tub 102 and the first venturi nozzle 106. In this example, the outlets of the Y-shaped connector 114 are considered as the outlets 112A-B of the electric pump. As explained above, the first outlet 112A is connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102 and the second outlet 112B is connected to the first venturi nozzle 106. Generally, the electric pump 104 may receive water from the water inlet of the washing machine 100 and may increase the pressure of the water.
Further, the washing machine 100 includes a first conduit 202 fluidically connect the first outlet 112A of the electric pump 104 to the top portion 108A of the tub 102 to carry the pressured water to the tub 102, and a second conduit 204 fluidically connect the second outlet 112B to the first venturi nozzle 106 to carry the pressurized water to the first venturi nozzle 106. Here, the first conduit 202 and the second conduit 204 are the tubes, hoses or any other elements adapted to carry the water.
In this embodiment, the first venturi nozzle 106 is fluidically connected to the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102. Further, the first venturi nozzle 106 is configured to collect atmospheric air and mix the collected air with the pressurized water to create air bubbles at the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102. Here, the first venturi nozzle 106 creates a low pressure or negative pressure in the nozzle, so that the air bubbles are created at the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102. Further, the first venturi nozzle 106 includes a first opening 206, a first venturi inlet 208 and a first venturi outlet 210. Here, the first opening 206 is to collect the atmospheric air and the first venturi inlet 208 is connected to the second conduit 204 to receive the pressured water from the electric pump 104. Further, the first venturi outlet 210 is fluidically connected to the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102 so that the air bubbles can be generated at the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102. Generally, the venturi nozzle has a narrow passage causing pressure difference in the fluid flowing therein.
Further, the washing machine 100 may include a nozzle (not shown in Figs.1 and 2) disposed on the outer surface of the tub 102 at the top portion 108A. Here, the nozzle may spray the water into the tub 102 for laundry. In other words, the nozzle is provided at the top portion 108A of the tub 102 and fluidically connected to the tub 102. Further, the first conduit 202 has two ends, namely a first end adapted to be coupled to top portion 108A of the tub 102 and a second end adapted to be coupled to the first outlet 112A of the electric pump 104. Therefore, the pressured water from the first outlet 112A reaches the tub 102 through the nozzle provided on the top portion 108A of the tub 102.
Further, a first end of the second conduit 204 is connected to the first venturi inlet 208 and a second end of the second conduit 204 is connected to the second outlet 112B of the electric pump 104. Hence, the pressurized water may reach the first venturi nozzle 106. As explained above, the first venturi nozzle 106 creates air bubble in the water by mixing the water and the air using hydrodynamic cavitation method. As shown Figs. 1 and 2, the water from the electric pump 106 is forced to pass through the first venturi nozzle 106 through the second conduit 204 and the speed of the water will increase in the narrow section of the first venturi nozzle 106. When, the speed of the water increased, the pressure drops at the narrow section causing outside air to be absorbed via the first opening 206 and mixing of the water and the air produces water bubbles or air bubbles in the water.
Referring to Figure 1, the electric pump 104 may be positioned at the bottom of the washing machine 100 and the pump 104 may draw water from the water inlet of the washing machine 100. Further, the electric pump 104 may pump the water into the first conduit 202 and the second conduit 204. The first conduit 202 may carry the pressurized water to the nozzle provided at the top portion 108A of the washing machine 100, as shown by dotted line A in Fig. 1, and the water is sprayed on the laundry from the top portion 108A of the tub 102 through the nozzle (not shown). Further, the second conduit 204 may carry the pressurized water to the first venturi nozzle 106, as shown by dotted line B, and the first venturi nozzle 106 generates air bubbles in the water which is released at the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102. In this embodiment, the bubbles are generated at the bottom of the washing machine 100 and released at the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102. Simultaneously, the water is sprayed from the top portion 108A of the tub 102 for washing the laundry. As evident from above, a single electric pump 110 pumps the water for both laundry and for generating the bubbles at the bottom portion 108B of the washing machine 100.
The release of bubbles from the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102 and spraying of water from the top portion 108A of the tub 102 may improve the washing quality by 10-20?Y of the reflectance value. Simultaneously, it saves washing time by 20-30%, reduces power consumption by 20-30% and consumes 20-30% less water as compared to the conventional washing machines.
Figs. 3 illustrates another schematic view of a portion of the washing machine 100 depicting venturi nozzles at the bottom and top portions, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, construction of the washing machine 100 is same as the previous embodiment. However, construction of the nozzle at the top portion 108A of the tub 102 is different from the previous embodiment. For the sake of brevity and clarity, explanation of the electric motor 104, the first venturi nozzle 106 and the first and second conduits 202, 204 are not explained in this embodiment. According to this embodiment, the washing machine 100 may include a second venturi nozzle 302 formed at the top portion 108A of the tub 102. As shown in detailed view of Fig. 3, the second venturi nozzle 302 is connected to the first conduit 202 to receive the pressurized water from the electric pump 104.
The second venturi nozzle 302 includes a second opening 304, a second venturi inlet 306 and a second venturi outlet 308. As shown in Fig. 3, the second opening 304 is fluidically connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102 to collect air from the tub 102. The second venturi inlet 306 is fluidically connected to the first conduit 202 to receive the pressurized water from the electric pump 104 and the second venturi outlet 308 is fluidically connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102. Particularly, the first end of the first conduit 202 is connected to the second venturi inlet 306 and the second send of the first conduit 202 is connected to the first outlet 112A, so that the pressurized water may reach the second venturi nozzle 302. Here, the second venturi outlet 302 is configured to mix the collected air from the tub 102 with the pressurized water to create air bubbles in the water. Further, the second venturi nozzle 302 sprays the water with air bubbles at the top portion 108A of the tub 102.
Further, the washing machine 100 may includes a third conduit 310 connected between the second opening 304 and the top portion 108A of the tub 102 to carry the air to the second venturi nozzle 302. Particularly, a first end of the third conduit 310 is connected to the second opening 304 of the second venturi nozzle 302 and a second end of the third conduit 310 is connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102.
As explained in the previous embodiment, the electric pump 104 positioned at the bottom of the washing machine 200 draws the water and pumps the water into the first conduit 202 and the second conduit 204. The first conduit 202 carries the pressurized water to the first venturi nozzle 106 position at the bottom portion 108A of the tub 102 as shown by the dotted line B. Here, the first venturi nozzle 206 is configured to create air bubbles in the water received from the electric pump 104 and provide to the bottom portion 108A of the tub 102.
According to the present embodiment, the second conduit 204 carries the pressurized water to the second venturi nozzle 302 as shown by the dotted line C. As explained above, the second venturi outlet 302 is configured to mix the collected air from the tub 102 with the pressurized water to create air bubbles in the water. Here, the third conduit 310 connected to the second opening 304 carries the air to the second venturi outlet 302. Further, the second venturi nozzle 302 sprays the water with air bubbles at the top portion 108A of the tub 102. In this embodiment, the air bubbles in water are generated both at the top portion 108A and the bottom portion 108B of the washing machine 200 using the first venturi nozzle 106 and the second venturi nozzle 302. Further, the generated air/water bubbles are sprayed from the top portion 108A of the tub 102 and released at the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102 at the same time. In one example, the first conduit 202, the second conduit 204 and the third conduit 310 may be tubes or hose made of rubber or plastic materials. As explained, a single electric pump is used for pumping the water to both first and second venturi nozzles 106, 302, and hence number of components required for generating air bubbles is reduced.
According to the present embodiment, the washing machine 100 having the air bubbles in the water at the top portion 108A and the bottom portion 108B of the tub 102. As a result, the washing quality is increased by 10-20?Y of the reflectance value, and washing time is reduced by 20-30%. Also, the power consumption by the washing machine 100 is 20-30% lesser than the conventional washing machines and the water consumption by the washing machine 100 is 20-30% lesser as compared to the conventional washing machines.
Fig. 4 illustrates another schematic view of a portion of the washing machine 100 depicting the venturi nozzle at a top portion, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, construction of the washing machine 100 is same as the previous embodiment. However, in this embodiment, one venturi nozzle 402 is provided at the top portion 108A of the tub 102. According to this embodiment, the venturi nozzle 402 is provided at the top portion 108A of the tub 102 and any one of the outlets 112A-B the electric pump 104 is fluidically connected to venturi nozzle 402. Here, the venturi nozzle 402 is provided with an opening 404 fluidically connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102 to collect air from the tub 102, an inlet 406 fluidically connected to the electric pump 104 to receive the pressurized water and an outlet 408 fluidically connected to the top portion 108A of the tub 102 to spray water into the tub 102.
As explained, the venturi nozzle 402 is configured to mix the air and the pressurized water and create air bubbles in the water. Thereafter, the venturi nozzle 402 may spray the water bubbles into the tub 102 from the top portion 108A. Further, a conduit is connected between the electric pump 104 and the inlet 406 of the venturi nozzle 402 to carry the pressurized water as shown by the dotted line E. Similarly, another conduit is connected between the tub 102 and the opening 404 of the venturi nozzle 402 to carry the air. In this embodiment, the venturi nozzle 402 generates air/water bubbles at the top portion 108A of the washing machine 1000 and the generated water bubbles are sprayed from the top portion 108A of the tub 102.
As the release of water bubbles from the top portion 108A of the tub 102, the washing quality is improved by 10-20?Y of the reflectance value. Also, it saves washing time by 10-20%, reduces power consumption by 10-20% and consumes 10-20% less water as compared to the conventional washing machines.
An exemplary process of washing in the proposed washing machine is disclosed below. Once the laundry is added into the tub 102 of the washing machine 100, the user may select a washing cycle according to the user’s preference. The washing machine 100 may includes sensor and other elements to enable the user to provide inputs to the washing machine 100. Thereafter, the electric pump 104 provides water to the tub 102 and the venturi nozzles. The venturi nozzles may generate the air bubbles in the water and spray the air bubbles either from top or bottom portion of the tub 102 or both portions of the tub 102. As the water having the air bubbles with the detergent in the tub, the detergent may easily dissolve in the water, thereby speeding up the washing of the laundry.
According to all three embodiments, the air bubbles are generated by the venturi nozzles and sprayed into the tub 102 of the washing machine 100. The air bubbles in the water having oxygen molecules may speed up mixing of the detergent mixing with the water, thereby increasing washing quality of the washing machine 100. As the single electrical pump is used to carry water for laundry and bubble generation, number of elements in the washing machine 100 is reduced, thereby reducing cost and weight of the washing machine 100. Although, the present embodiments explained as a whole washing machine, it can be retro fitted to the conventional machine. For example, a venturi nozzle can be attached to the bottom portion of the tub of the conventional machine and a hose can be connected between the electric pump and the venturi nozzle to create water bubbles in the tub.
The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible
,CLAIMS:
1. A washing machine (100), comprising:
a tub (102) having a top portion (108A) and a bottom portion (108B);
at least one first venturi nozzle (106) disposed on an outer surface of the tub (102) at the bottom portion (108B), wherein the first venturi nozzle (106) is fluidically connected to the bottom portion (108B) of the tub (102); and
an electric pump (104) comprising:
an inlet (100) connected to a water inlet of the machine (100) to receive water;
a first outlet (112A) fluidically connected to the top portion (108A) of the tub (102) to carry a pressurized water to the tub (102); and
a second outlet (112B) fluidically connected to the first venturi nozzle (106) to carry the pressurized water to the first venturi nozzle (106), wherein the first venturi nozzle (106) is configured to collect atmospheric air and mix the collected air with the pressurized water to create air bubbles at the bottom portion (108B) of the tub (102).
2. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising:
a first conduit (202) adapted to fluidically connect the first outlet (112A) of the electric pump (104) to the top portion (108A) of the tub (102) to carry the pressurized water to the tub (102); and
a second conduit (204) adapted to fluidically connect the second outlet (112B) of the electric pump (104) to the first venturi nozzle (106) to carry the pressurized water to the first venturi nozzle (106).
3. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first venturi nozzle (106) comprises:
a first opening (206) configured to collect the atmospheric air;
a first venturi inlet (208) adapted to be connected to the second conduit (204); and
a first venturi outlet (210) adapted to be fluidically connected to the bottom portion (108B) of the tub (102).
4. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein a first end of the second conduit (204) is connected to the first venturi inlet (208) and a second end of the second conduit (204) is connected to the second outlet (112B) of the electric pump (104).
5. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 2, comprising a nozzle disposed on the outer surface of the tub (102) at the top portion (108A), wherein a first end of the first conduit (202) is connected to the nozzle and a second end of the first conduit (202) is connected to the first outlet (112A) of the electric pump (104).
6. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 2, comprising a second venturi nozzle (302) disposed on the outer surface of the tub (102) at the top portion (108A) and fluidically connected to the tub (102) at the top portion (108A).
7. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the second venturi nozzle (302) comprises:
a second opening (304) fluidically connected to the top portion (108A) of the tub (102) to collect air from the tub (102);
a second venturi inlet (306) adapted to be connected to a first end of the first conduit (202) to receive the pressurized water from the electric pump (104); and
a second venturi outlet (308) fluidically connected to the top portion (108A) of the tub (102), wherein the second venturi nozzle (302) is configured to mix the collected air with the pressurized water to create air bubbles at the top portion (108A) of the tub (102).
8. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 7, comprising a third conduit (310) adapted to connect the second opening (304) to the top portion (108A) of the tub (102) to collect the air from the tub (102).
9. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a first end of the third conduit (310) is connected to the second opening (304) of the second venturi nozzle (302) and a second end of the third conduit (310) is connected to the top portion (108A) of the tub (102).
10. The washing machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a drum rotatably connected to the tub (102).
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| 1 | 202121037143-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 2 | 202121037143-PatentCertificate26-02-2024.pdf | 2024-02-26 |
| 2 | 202121037143-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 3 | 202121037143-Written submissions and relevant documents [23-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-23 |
| 3 | 202121037143-POWER OF AUTHORITY [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 4 | 202121037143-FORM-26 [07-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-07 |
| 4 | 202121037143-FORM 1 [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 5 | 202121037143-DRAWINGS [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 5 | 202121037143-Correspondence to notify the Controller [05-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-05 |
| 6 | 202121037143-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-08-02-2024).pdf | 2024-01-09 |
| 6 | 202121037143-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 7 | 202121037143-Proof of Right [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 7 | 202121037143-ABSTRACT [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 8 | 202121037143-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 8 | 202121037143-CLAIMS [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 9 | 202121037143-DRAWING [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 9 | 202121037143-DRAWING [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 10 | 202121037143-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 10 | 202121037143-FER_SER_REPLY [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 11 | 202121037143-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 11 | 202121037143-OTHERS [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 12 | 202121037143-FER.pdf | 2022-04-05 |
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| 13 | 202121037143-FORM 18 [08-11-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-11-08 |
| 13 | Abstract1.jpg | 2021-11-10 |
| 14 | 202121037143-FORM 18 [08-11-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-11-08 |
| 14 | Abstract1.jpg | 2021-11-10 |
| 15 | 202121037143-FER.pdf | 2022-04-05 |
| 15 | 202121037143-FORM-9 [08-11-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-11-08 |
| 16 | 202121037143-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 16 | 202121037143-OTHERS [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 17 | 202121037143-FER_SER_REPLY [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 17 | 202121037143-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 18 | 202121037143-DRAWING [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 18 | 202121037143-DRAWING [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 19 | 202121037143-CLAIMS [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 19 | 202121037143-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 20 | 202121037143-ABSTRACT [07-09-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-09-07 |
| 20 | 202121037143-Proof of Right [27-10-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-10-27 |
| 21 | 202121037143-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 21 | 202121037143-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-08-02-2024).pdf | 2024-01-09 |
| 22 | 202121037143-Correspondence to notify the Controller [05-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-05 |
| 22 | 202121037143-DRAWINGS [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 23 | 202121037143-FORM 1 [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 23 | 202121037143-FORM-26 [07-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-07 |
| 24 | 202121037143-POWER OF AUTHORITY [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 24 | 202121037143-Written submissions and relevant documents [23-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-23 |
| 25 | 202121037143-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 25 | 202121037143-PatentCertificate26-02-2024.pdf | 2024-02-26 |
| 26 | 202121037143-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [16-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-16 |
| 26 | 202121037143-IntimationOfGrant26-02-2024.pdf | 2024-02-26 |
| 1 | 202121037143E_04-04-2022.pdf |