經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 483967 A7 _ B7 五、發明說明（/) , 發明領域 本發明一般而言與平衡裝置有關。更特別地說，本發 明係關於能用於現存洗衣機之平衡裝置做爲售後平衡裝置 以減少洗衣機操作期間之不平衡與振動。 發明背景 被設計來減少不同型式之轉動機器之平衡安排之各種 建議在以前曾被提出。在洗衣機的領域中振動的減少或消 除爲高度需要之特別領域。以它們的特別特性，洗衣機承 受嚴重的振動與不平衡。這個難題由洗衣機中洗衣槽包含 散亂分布的濕衣物而被擴大。這個濕衣物的散亂分布在洗 衣槽內產生嚴重的不平衡狀態且大大地影響到洗衣機操作 時之不平衡與振動。 以前的嘗試去減少或消除不同型式之機器，包含洗衣 機之振動與不平衡，包括修改洗衣機的構造或附加平衡裝 置於機器的某些部分如軸等。雖然這些各種不同的嘗試証 明在某些方面是有幫助的，然而它們也遭致各種的缺點。 例如’洗衣機的情形中，包含修改機器的構造的解決必須 在洗衣機組裝前被完成，事實上是在機器設計階段。如此 ’這些解決對於現存洗衣機並無多大助益。解決方式包含 附加平衡裝置於機器某些部分，例如洗衣槽的軸，大槪較 有幫助’原理上，現存洗衣機係能裝配以平衡裝置。然而 ’實際應用時，當機器需至少部分分解時，這可要包括時 間的浪費及勞力的消耗。如此，這些方法不能表達真正實 用的解決。 3 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） — — — — — — — — — — — — — — II ^ ·11111111 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（γ) 因此，找出構造相對簡單、生產相對便宜且加裝相對 容易及使用在現存洗衣機而不需拆解機器沖平衡裝置的需 要係存在著。 發明槪要 依照本發明的一個觀點，移除洗衣機中不平衡的方法 包含放置平衡裝置於位於洗衣機中之洗衣槽內，其中平衡 裝置包括具至少一連續通道及位於通道之多數重物之環狀 元件。平衡裝置則固定於洗衣槽內以使平衡裝置相對於洗 衣槽定位。 本發明的另一個觀點包含移除洗衣機中不平衡的方法 ，其中洗衣機包括外殼具一允許通到外殼內可轉動洗衣槽 之開口。方法包括施一力到環狀平衡裝置以變形環狀平衡 裝置而使平衡裝置之外尺寸減少，其中平衡裝置具至少一 連續通道及位於通道之多數重物。然後變形的平衡裝置被 插經洗衣機外殼中的_口且進入洗衣槽內，作用在平衡裝 置之變形力被移除而允許平衡裝置回復到未變形狀態。 本發明的進一步觀點，係關於平衡裝置置放於一具內 徑之洗衣機之洗衣槽。平衡裝置包括具至少一包含多數重 物之連續通道之環狀元件，其中環狀元件當人爲外力作用 時可變形而使環狀元件之外尺寸減少且當人爲外力移除時 回復到未變形狀態。環狀元件具外徑實質上相等於洗衣槽 之內徑。 本發明的另一個觀點有關使用於洗衣機以移除洗衣機 中不平衡之裝備。裝備包括置放於洗衣機之洗衣槽之平衡 4 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁)Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 483967 A7 _ B7 V. Description of the Invention (/), Field of the Invention The present invention is generally related to a balancing device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a balancing device that can be used in an existing washing machine as an after-sales balancing device to reduce unbalance and vibration during operation of the washing machine. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Various proposals designed to reduce the balance of different types of rotating machines have previously been proposed. The reduction or elimination of vibration in the field of washing machines is a special field that is highly needed. With their special characteristics, washing machines are subject to severe vibrations and imbalances. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that the laundry tub in the washing machine contains scattered wet laundry. This scattered distribution of wet laundry creates a serious imbalance in the washing tub and greatly affects the imbalance and vibration during operation of the washing machine. Previous attempts to reduce or eliminate different types of machines, including vibrations and imbalances of washing machines, include modifying the structure of the washing machine or adding balance to some parts of the machine such as the shaft. Although these various attempts have proven helpful in some ways, they have suffered from various disadvantages. For example, in the case of a 'washing machine, a solution that involves modifying the structure of the machine must be completed before the washing machine is assembled, in fact during the machine design phase. So ‘these solutions do n’t help much with existing washing machines. The solution includes adding a balancing device to some parts of the machine, such as the shaft of a washing tank. It is more helpful. In principle, existing washing machines can be equipped with balancing devices. However, in actual application, when the machine needs to be at least partially disassembled, this may include waste of time and labor. As such, these methods cannot express a truly practical solution. 3 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) — — — — — — — — — — — — II ^ · 11111111 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page ) 483967 A7 B7 V. Description of the Invention (γ) Therefore, there is a need to find a structure that is relatively simple, relatively cheap to produce, relatively easy to install, and used in existing washing machines without disassembling the machine's impact balancing device. Invention: According to an aspect of the present invention, a method for removing imbalance in a washing machine includes placing a balancing device in a washing tub located in the washing machine, wherein the balancing device includes a ring having at least one continuous channel and a plurality of weights located in the channel. element. The balancing device is fixed in the washing tub to position the balancing device relative to the washing tub. Another aspect of the present invention includes a method for removing imbalance in a washing machine, wherein the washing machine includes a casing having an opening that allows access to a rotatable laundry tub in the casing. The method includes applying a force to the ring-shaped balancing device to deform the ring-shaped balancing device to reduce the size outside the balancing device, wherein the balancing device has at least one continuous channel and most weights located in the channel. Then the deformed balancing device is inserted through the _ port in the washing machine casing and enters the washing tub. The deforming force acting on the balancing device is removed to allow the balancing device to return to the undeformed state. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a balance device placed in a washing tub of a washing machine having an inner diameter. The balancing device includes a ring-shaped element having at least one continuous channel containing a plurality of weights, wherein the ring-shaped element is deformed when an external force is applied to reduce the size of the ring-shaped element and returns to un-turned when the external force is removed. Deformed state. The ring member has an outer diameter substantially equal to the inner diameter of the washing tub. Another aspect of the invention relates to equipment used in a washing machine to remove imbalances in the washing machine. Equipped with the balance of the washing tub placed in the washing machine 4 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)
訂---------線II 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（$) · 裝置，其中平衡裝置包括具至少一包含多數重物之連續通 道之環狀元件。裝備亦包括多數之套住環狀元件之固定夾 及多數之附著固定夾至洗衣槽所具之孔之附著銷。 圖式簡要說明 本發明的額外的特色和特性將由以下的詳細說明配合 伴隨的圖式而更淸楚，圖式中相同的元件被指定爲相同的 符號且其中： 第1圖係依照本發明之平衡裝置之透視圖； 第2圖係顯示於第1圖之平衡裝置之截面視圖； 第3圖係用來製造顯示於第1圖之平衡裝置之塑膠管 之端部之放大截面視圖，圖示連結一起前之管端部的外形 9 第4圖係洗衣機之一透視圖，圖示依照本發明之平衡 裝置被放入洗衣機之洗衣槽之方式； 第5圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之透視圖，圖示由一組固定 夾及附著銷固定一對平衡裝置至洗衣槽內； 第6圖係不平衡對振幅之圖表，圖示依照本發明之平 衡裝置裝配至洗衣機的影響； 第7圖係不平衡對振幅之圖表，圖示依照本發明之平 衡裝置裝配至不同洗衣機的影響； 第8圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內平 衡裝置之可能安排； 第9圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內平 衡裝置之另一可能安排； 5 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) -象 訂---------線 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（十） 第10圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內二 平衡裝置之可能安排； 第11圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內二 平衡裝置之另一可能安排； 第12圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內二 平衡裝置之進一步可能安排； 第13圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內三 平衡裝置之可能安排； 第14圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內三 平衡裝置之另一可能安排； 第15圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內三 平衡裝置之進一步可能安排； 第16圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內三 平衡裝置之更進一步可能安排； 第17圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內四 平衡裝置之可能安排； 第18圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內四 平衡裝置之另一可能安排； 第19圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內四 平衡裝置之另一可能安排； 第20圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內四 平衡裝置之另一可能安排； 第21圖係洗衣機之洗衣槽之側視圖，圖示洗衣槽內四 平衡裝置之另一可能安排；及 6 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） :------------- I --------^ «— — — — — — I— —Awl - I - (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 483967 A7 _____B7 五、發明說明（f ) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 第22圖係變化形式的平衡裝置之截面視圖。 元件符號說明 30 平衡裝置 30， 平衡裝置 31， 環狀通道或跑道 32 環狀圏 34 圓球 34， 重物 36 黏液 36， 黏液 38 環狀圏之內面 40 塑膠管之端面（斜角或削邊） 42 外裙部 50 洗衣機 52 開口 54 洗衣機蓋 56 洗衣槽 58 排水孔 60 固定夾 62 附著銷 本發明詳細說明 首先請參閱第1圖 ，依照本發明之平衡裝置30包括環 狀塑膠空心管圈件32。 塑膠管件32爲圓形。環狀圈32由 撓性塑膠管材料製造出 。就撓性而言，其意味著一施加外 7 本、我張尺度適用中國國豕標準（CNS)A4規格⑵◦ χ 297公髮） (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂---------線—| _ ϋ ϋ ·1 ϋ ϋ I ϋ ϋ ϋ «ϋ n ϋ ^1 < 483967 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 五、發明說明（l ) 力消失時材料能回復原來的形狀類如企圖以單一向內施力 於環狀圈之徑向兩對邊使其互相靠近以變形環狀圏。另一 方面，製造環狀圈的塑膠材料擁有若干之撓性，當一外力 作用於環狀圈如以單一壓力使環狀圈之徑向相對兩邊壓向 彼此時’容許環狀圈從圓形變形成槪略爲橢圓形之長方形 。由以下更詳細的說明，這容許平衡裝置30被安裝在洗衣 機內。可能被用來作爲環狀圈32之材料係具EVA〔乙烯基 酒精〕異量分子聚合物之聚乙烯物質。 製造環狀圈32的塑膠材料在洗衣機的操作溫度範圍亦 具溫度穩定性。如以下之詳細說明，本發明之平衡裝置30 被設計成位於洗衣機之洗衣槽之內。如此於使用時，平衡 裝置於洗衣機操作期間接觸到其所使用之高溫水。在洗衣 機〔家庭用或商業用〕如此之操作溫度範圍，製造環狀圈 32的塑膠材料因而被選擇爲溫度穩定的。以同樣的理由， 製造環狀圏32的塑膠材料對於家庭用或商業用之洗衣機在 洗衣週期所使用之漂白劑和洗濯劑係具化學抗蝕性的。 進一步請參閱第1圖，環狀圈32之中空內部包含環狀 圏轉動期間環狀圈32內能自由移動之一些重物34。重物 34最好是圓球形且是實心而不是空心。重物或圓球34最 好是由鐵製成，但其它高密度堅固材料亦可。雖然環狀圏 32內重物或圓球34的數目可改變，本發明之一較佳形式 係包括使用當重物或圓球34彼此互相碰觸時大約展開環狀 圈120度弧之一些重物或圓球34。換另一角度來看，以所 有的重物或圓球34於環狀圈內等距離分開，每一對相鄰的 _ 8 本紙張尺度過用1f國國豕準（CNS)A4規格（21〇 X 297公爱） U. ； --------^---------^ IA (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 483967 A7 __B7 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 五、發明說明（j) 重物或圓球34間之距離大約爲每一重物或圓球34直徑的 兩倍。 本發明之較佳形式中，所有環狀圈32中之重物或圓球 34有相同大小〔亦即相同外徑〕且每一重物或圓球34擁有 與環狀圏32中所有其它重物或圓球％相同之重量。雖然 重物或圓球34能被選定成具一特定大小，本發明之一較佳 形式包括具大約3/4中空環狀圈32內徑之外徑之重物或圓 球34的使用。 請參閱第2圖’平衡裝置3〇更進一步包括位於塑膠環 狀圈32之中空內部之相對高黏度水基黏液36。雖然塑膠 環狀圈32內黏液36數量可變，本發明之一較佳形式包括 平衡裝置30在靜止狀態時足夠充滿環狀圈32之中空內部 之一半之液體量的使用。黏液36的成份大約爲98%水和 2%聚合物’最好是陰離子水溶性聚合物。一具黏度大約 200 centiStoke之液體被發現是有效的。黏液36最好亦提 供防蝕劑以避免對環狀圈32內重物或圓球34產生不良影 響。黏液36成份及重物34材料的選擇要使得重物34不漂 浮於黏液36中。 黏液36可達成多重目的。一方面，重物或圓球34之 動態特性或響應由黏液36所控制以提供有效的黏滯性。除 此之外，黏液36對於確保平衡裝置30之相對安靜操作是 有助益的，特別是洗衣機在起動和停止運轉期間。 依照本發明來製造平衡裝置30,需使用一根特定選擇 長度之塑膠管以使得該根塑膠管頭尾相接時，產生之環狀 9 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公爱Γ " 483967 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 五、發明說明（p ) 圏擁有需要的外徑。然而，製造平衡裝置30時要注意如第 3圖所示之環狀圏32之內面38不要產生易阻止環狀圈32 內重物或圓球34平順且自由移動之徑向向內延伸之阻礙。 如此，如第3圖所示，製造平衡裝置30時，要被接合之塑 膠管兩端被切割成具斜角或削邊之端面40。 一旦塑膠管長度之兩端被切成如第3圖所示之斜角或 削邊時，所需數目之重物或圓球34及所需數量之黏液36 被放入管內。塑膠管之斜角或削邊之端面40然後與熱板接 觸以軟化塑膠管之端部。熱板係在足以使塑膠管材料軟化 至需允許管的軟化端熔化或彼此接合之程度之溫度。同樣 地，塑膠管之端部與熱板接觸一段時間至足以軟化塑膠管 材料至允許管的軟化端熔化或彼此接合之程度。使用具 EVA異量分子聚合物之聚乙烯物質製成的塑膠管，將塑膠 管之端部與攝氏140度熱板接觸10秒鐘可使塑膠管之端部 軟化至允許管的軟化端熔化或彼此接合之程度。 一旦塑膠管之端部以此方法軟化，塑膠管之軟化端部 彼此被接觸，因而塑膠管之端部彼此被連接或熔接。結果 即第1圖所示之平衡裝置其中外裙部42被提供在二連接端 之交接處。因此，利用第3圖所示之斜角或削邊端40，徑 向向內延伸超過環狀圈32之內面38之內裙部是被避免的 。如此.，所形成之平衡裝置30可避免可能阻礙或形成反效 果於環狀圏32中空內部之重物或圓球34平順且自由移動 之阻礙物。 本發明之平衡裝置30特別適合使用爲售後洗衣機之平 10 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 「--T I I J---I---· ---1 — 訂·! — ！線 I赢 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 483967 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 五、發明說明（1 ) 衡器。亦即，本發明之平衡裝置被使用來減少現存洗衣機 中之振動或不平衡而不需分解洗衣機且不需在構築前改變 洗衣機之構造。本發明之平衡裝置30特別設計成置於洗衣 機之洗衣槽內。第四圖顯示本發明之平衡裝置被設計成置 於洗衣機之洗衣槽內之方法。 眾所周知，洗衣機50包括具有穿通到洗衣槽56之開 口 52之外殼。洗衣槽56設計用來接受衣物。洗衣機50外 殼中之開口 52能利用可開啓和可關閉之蓋54來被開啓和 關閉。如第四圖所示當蓋54被開啓時，洗衣機外殼中之開 口 52外露以將衣物放置在洗衣機之洗衣槽56內。眾所周 知，洗衣機50外殼中之開口 52之尺寸或直徑係小於洗衣 槽56之內徑。 原因更詳細描述如下，本發明之平衡裝置30被設計成 具有相關且同於洗衣槽56之內徑之外徑。然而，洗衣機 50外殼中之開口 52之尺寸或直徑小於洗衣槽56之內徑。 這意味著平衡裝置30之外徑大於洗衣機50外殼中之開口 52之尺寸或直徑。如此，依照本發明平衡裝置30裝置入 洗衣槽56內需要將平衡裝置30變形。 如第4圖所示，將本發明之平衡裝置30裝入洗衣槽 56內，平衡裝置30從其圓形變形成槪略地橢圓形或長方 形。如第4圖所示之方法中通常以徑向地擠壓平衡裝置相 對邊向內使兩邊互相靠近而導致被向內徑向擠壓之平衡裝 置相對邊間之距離小於洗衣機50外殻中之開口 52能容易 被完成。一旦平衡裝置30***經洗衣機外殼中之開口 52 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） i !»--------訂------- (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) .線· 483967 A7 __ B7 五、發明說明（/p) ，平衡裝置30被釋放且回復爲其最初槪略之圓形。平衡裝 置30而後被推到洗衣槽56的底部。 更詳細描述如下，安排一個以上之平衡裝置30至洗衣 槽56內在某些例子是可能且事實上是更好的。如第5圖所 示，兩個平衡裝置30互相堆疊於洗衣槽56的底部。底下 之平衡裝置30停靠且接觸洗衣槽56的底部而上面之平衡 裝置30接觸底下之平衡裝置30且位於其上。第5圖更顯 示，上面之平衡裝置30利用幾個固定夾60維持於定位。 這些固定夾60之每一個被設計成沿著平衡裝置30之外圍 圍繞且固定夾60之相對端具槪略平行之腳，其每一腳擁有 一通孔以接套形式爲附著銷62之固定元件。附著銷62可 以是一穿通固定夾60兩平行腳中之通孔之塑膠螺銷，附著 銷62被設計成被接套且被固定於洗衣槽56中存在的水排 出孔58內。洗衣機之洗衣槽56不需以任何特別方法裝備 或修飾以有效固定洗衣槽56內之平衡裝置30。 藉由固定夾60及附著銷62之使用，平衡裝置30能被 固定定位於洗衣槽56內部之內。如第5圖所示之安排，上 面的平衡裝置30由固定夾60及附著銷62固持定位而下面 的平衡裝置30由洗衣槽的底部及上面的平衡裝置30固持 定位。 如以上的說明，平衡裝置30之尺寸作成緊密地套入於 洗衣槽56內。亦即，平衡裝置30之外徑相等於洗衣槽56 之內徑。平衡裝置30和洗衣槽56之內部間的緊密配合在 某些方面是有利的。如以上的說明，製造環狀圈32之塑膠 12 ^紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） — — — — — — — — — — - I I (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 訂---------線 IAW— ·— l· I,— 483967 A7 ------- B7 五、發明說明（//) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫頁) 材料多少具撓性促使可簡易安裝於洗衣槽56內。具必要的 撓性特性的塑膠材料於暴露於洗衣機之轉動周期間所產生 之重力時易於變形，特別是考慮到重物或圓球34作用於環 狀圏之作用力。然而，因爲平衡裝置30之尺寸作成緊密地 套入於洗衣槽56內，環狀圏32之徑向位移被限制。如此 ，洗衣槽56的堅硬避免環狀圏32變形。除此之外，平衡 裝置30之徑向衝出被洗衣槽56所控制，這是平衡裝置性 能中很重要的特色。就這一點而言，洗衣槽56提供一外殼 以維持平衡裝置在相對於洗衣槽56之轉動中心之同心位置 。如此，洗衣槽56內平衡裝置30的位置維持固定且於洗 衣機操作期間不會改變，也因此衝出不會發生。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 如前所述，本發明之平衡裝置30特別適合使用於售後 之洗衣機。亦即，平衡裝置30能以一分離的單元無困難地 被售出，當被顧客購買時可輕易地安裝於先前購買之洗衣 機。如此可想見的是本發明之平衡裝置可被以一套裝備的 形式售出，例如由顧客買回配備於先前購買之洗衣機。例 如，第5圖所示的雙平衡裝置安排之情形中，裝備應包括 二平衡裝置30、30，一組固定夾60及附著銷62，裝備中 固定夾60及附著銷62的數量是相同的。第5圖所示的雖 然爲四個固定夾60和四個附著銷62，但可了解的是多於 或少於該數量係可被供應。 當購買這樣一套裝備時，消費者應將平衡裝置30之一 置入洗衣機50之洗衣槽56內就如上所述及第4圖所示之 方式。在將這平衡裝置推入洗衣槽56之底部以便接觸洗衣 13 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 x 297公釐） 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（/1) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 槽56之底部後，第二個平衡裝置30將以同樣的方式置入 洗衣槽56內且推壓以接觸第一個平衡裝置30的頂部。第 二個平衡裝置30置入洗衣槽56內之前，固定夾60應置於 第二個平衡裝置30上。因此，固定夾60應可適當定位， 最好是沿著上面的平衡裝置的外圍槪略地相等距離隔開之 位置，也最好是相關於洗衣槽56內現存水排出孔58之一 的位置。隨後附著銷62將被推入固定夾60中之孔及推入 水排出孔58以將上面的平衡裝置30固定在洗衣槽56內， 也因而固定在位於其下之下面的平衡裝置30。 第6圖顯示了關於依照本發明之平衡裝置配置於現存 洗衣機的好處。第6和7圖之圖式所顯示的結果得自於相 似於第5圖所示之二平衡裝置之使用。對於第6圖所示之 圖式，通用電子公司洗衣機，WJSR2080T5WW型被配置依 照本發明之平衡裝置。結果顯示使用本發明之平衡裝置30 的方式有效地減少因附加不平衡之增加量所導致的振幅。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 第7圖所示之圖式得自於惠而浦洗衣機，WS-43001型 被配置依照本發明之平衡裝置30。再次証明，使用依照本 發明之平衡裝置有效地減少因附加不平衡之增加量所導致 的振幅。 第5圖顯示洗衣機50之洗衣槽56能被裝置以依照本 發明之二平衡裝置30、30之方式。第8-21圖顯示洗衣機 之洗衣槽56能被裝置以一或多個本發明之平衡裝置之各種 方式。如第8圖所示，單一平衡裝置30能被置於洗衣槽 56的底部。此單一平衡裝置30藉由相似於那些顯示於第5 14 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 x 297公釐） 483967 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 五、發明說明（/ 5) 圖的一組固定夾60及附著銷62之使用而定位。在此實施 例，裝配一現存洗衣機的裝備可包括單一平衡裝置30，及 一組的固定夾60及附著銷62〔例如，數目上每一種有四個 ]° 第9圖顯示另一安排，其中單一平衡裝置30被定位於 洗衣槽56的頂部。再次証明，單一平衡裝置30藉由一組 的固定夾60及附著銷62之使用而定位，顯示於第9圖需 要用來裝配平衡裝置於現存洗衣機的裝備應同於上面所述 有關第8圖顯示之安排。 第10-12圖顯示放置一對平衡裝置於洗衣槽56內之三 種不同安排。第10圖所示之安排相似於上面有關第5圖之 敘述。顯示在第11圖之實施例包含放置平衡裝置30之一 於洗衣槽56的底部及放置另一平衡裝置30於洗衣槽56的 頂部。每一平衡裝置30可藉由本身一組的固定夾60及附 著銷62之使用而定位〔例如’每一種4個〕。顯示於第11 圖中裝配現存洗衣機的裝備可包括一對平衡裝置30,及第 一組的固定夾60及附著銷62以固定平衡裝置30之一於洗 衣槽56的底部，及另一組的固定夾60及附著銷62以固定 另一平衡裝置30於洗衣槽56的頂部〔例如每一組包括四 個固定夾60及四個附著銷62〕。 安排一對平衡裝置於洗衣槽內之第三種可能性顯示於 第12圖中，其包括放置兩個平衡裝置30於洗衣槽56的頂 部。在此安排中，底下的平衡裝置30可藉由一組的固定夾 60及附著銷62之使用而定位。當定位時，底下的平衡裝 15 r------------· I------訂--I------線 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 本&張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公爱) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（#) 置30可支持及將上面的平衡裝置30保持定位。顯示於第 12圖中裝配平衡裝置的安排於洗衣機的裝備可包括一對平 衡裝置30，及一組的固定夾60及附著銷62〔例如，數目 上每一種4個〕。 第13-16圖顯示三個平衡裝置能被放置於洗衣槽56內 之不同方式。如第13圖所示，所有三個平衡裝置30能被 彼此堆放於洗衣槽的底部，其中最上面的平衡裝置30藉由 一組的固定夾60及附著銷62之使用而定位。當用固定夾 60及附著銷62定位時，最上面的平衡裝置30保持底下的 一對平衡裝置30於定位以使底下的平衡裝置30被定位於 最上面的平衡裝置30及洗衣槽56的底部之間。顯示於第 13圖中裝配平衡裝置的安排於洗衣機的裝備可包括三個平 衡裝置30及單一組的固定夾60及附著銷62〔例如，數目 上每一種4個〕。 對於三個平衡裝置的另一種安排顯示於第14圖，其包 括放置一對平衡裝置30於洗衣槽56的底部及單一平衡裝 置30於洗衣槽56的頂部。洗衣槽56頂部的平衡裝置30 可由單一組的固定夾60及附著銷62定位，而在洗衣槽56 底部的該對平衡裝置之最上面的平衡裝置30亦可由單一組 的固定夾60及附著銷62定位。如此，顯示於第14圖中裝 配平衡裝置的安排於洗衣機的裝備可包括三個平衡裝置30 ，及兩組的固定夾60及附著銷62〔每一組包括四個固定夾 60及四個附著銷62〕。 顯示於第15圖中平衡裝置的安排可利用與第14圖有 16 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） --η---------------------t---------^ (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 483967 Α7 Β7 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 五、發明說明（/Γ) 關之同樣裝備而達成，然而，顯示於第15圖中的安排，單 一平衡裝置30被放置於洗衣槽56的底部而一對平衡裝置 30、30被放置於洗衣槽56的頂部。位於洗衣槽56的底部 之平衡裝置30可由一單組的固定夾60及附著銷62定位， 同樣地，位於洗衣槽56頂部之一對平衡裝置之較低的平衡 裝置可由一單組的固定夾60及附著銷62定位〔每一組包 括四個固定夾60及一同樣數目的附著銷62〕。 安排三個平衡裝置於洗衣槽56內之第四種可能性顯示 於第16圖中。顯示於第16圖中裝配平衡裝置的安排於洗 衣機的裝備可同於被使用在第13圖中所顯示的安排者。然 而，顯示於第16圖中的安排，此三個平衡裝置30、30、30 可放置於洗衣槽56的頂部，其中最低的平衡裝置30可由 一單組的固定夾60及附著銷62定位〔例如，一組包括每 一^種四個〕。 第17-21圖顯示利用四個平衡裝置的可能安排。顯示 於第17圖中的安排，四個平衡裝置30以堆放的安排位於 洗衣槽56的底部。在這個安排，最上面的平衡裝置30可 由一單組的固定夾60及附著銷62定位。定位的最上面的 平衡裝置30可保持底下的三個平衡裝置30於定位。顯示 於第17圖中裝配平衡裝置的安排於洗衣機的裝備可包括四 個平衡裝置30，及一單組的固定夾60及附著銷62〔例如 ，一組包括每一種四個〕。 顯示於第18圖中的安排，三個平衡裝置30被放置於 洗衣槽56的底部而單一平衡裝置30被放置於洗衣槽56的 17 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) ¾ 訂_ · 線· 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（/厶） 頂部。位於洗衣槽56頂部之平衡裝置30可由一單組的固 定夾60及附箸銷62定位，同樣地，位於洗衣槽56底部之 三個平衡裝置之最高的平衡裝置30可由一單組的固定夾 60及附著銷62定位。顯示於第18圖中裝配平衡裝置的安 排於洗衣機的裝備可包括四個平衡裝置30’及兩組的固定 夾60及附著銷62〔例如，每一組包括四個固定夾60及四 個附著銷62〕。 第19圖顯示將一對平衡裝置30被放置於洗衣槽56的 頂部而另一對平衡裝置30被放置於洗衣槽56底部的一種 安排。位於洗衣槽56頂部之一對平衡裝置的最低平衡裝置 可由一單組的固定夾60及附著銷62定位，而位於洗衣槽 56底部之一對平衡裝置之最高的平衡裝置可由一單組的固 定夾60及附著銷62定位。如此，顯示於第19圖中裝配平 衡裝置的安排於洗衣機的裝備應同於第18圖顯示之平衡裝 置之安排者。 第20圖顯示四個平衡裝置的進一步變化安排。藉由上 面所述有關顯示於第18圖之實施例之同樣裝備的使用，洗 衣機能被裝配以顯示於第20圖之平衡裝置的安排。然而， 顯示於第20圖中的安排，單一平衡裝置30被放置於洗衣 槽56的底部而三個平衡裝置30被放置於洗衣槽56的頂部 。位於洗衣槽56底部之平衡裝置30可由一單組之固定夾 60及附著銷62定位，同樣地，位於洗衣槽56頂部之三個 平衡裝置之最低的平衡裝置亦如此。 最後，藉由上面所述有關顯示於第17圖之實施例之同 18 本紙張尺度適用中國國豕ί示準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁} 訂-· -線- 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（/p 樣裝備的使用，洗衣機能被裝配以顯示於第21圖之平衡裝 置之安排。然而，顯示於第21圖中的安排，四個平衡裝置 被放置於洗衣槽56的頂部，四個平衡裝置中最下面的平衡 裝置30係由一單組的固定夾60及附著銷62定位。 被裝配以本發明之一或多個平衡裝置30之洗衣機操作 期間，當洗衣槽56轉動，平衡裝置與洗衣槽一齊轉動，如 此典型上是在黏液36的影響之下，引起環狀圏32內重物 或圓球34移動。環狀圈32內之重物或圓球34將自動移動 到至少部份抵消不平衡之位置，因而減少如第6和7圖中 圖表所繪之振動。 以本發明之平衡裝置30配置於洗衣機可發現洗衣機確 實能轉動得更快，因而允許增加排出水量及減少乾燥時間 。依照本發明之平衡裝置之使用幫助舒緩洗衣機中不平衡 洗衣負載所引起的問題，也因而減少噪音強度。進一步， 需要較少維修且洗衣機承受較長之機械生命周期。且亦發 現每次洗衣所需的水量較少也因此有較少的水被加熱，如 此減少水量消耗及能量使用。 如前所示，依照本發明之平衡裝置具有同於洗衣槽內 徑之外徑。如此，其可想見對於不同的洗衣機有不同的平 衡器能被製造，只要將每一平衡裝置之大小製造成具有同 於特定洗衣機之洗衣槽內徑的外徑。同樣地，如上面所述 的那些裝備能被設計成適合每一不同的洗衣機，如此允許 顧客購買裝備包含配合顧客洗衣機的特定大小之平衡裝置 0 19 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） I ---1 I I I I I I --------^ — — — — — — — — —^_wl I (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 483967 A7 B7 五、發明說明（[穸） 如上面所述，環狀圏32內重物或圓球34所有係具同 樣重量和大小。洗衣機配備多於一個的平衡裝置30，其中 一平衡裝置30之環狀圏32內所有的重物或圓球34具有的 重量及尺寸不同於其它平衡裝置30之環狀圏32內所有的 重物或圓球34。 如上面所述，依照本發明之平衡裝置係爲中空環狀元 件30以使平衡裝置的中空內部界定爲重物34在其內能移 動之通道或跑道。如第22圖所見，平衡裝置30’亦能同時 被製造成結爲一體形式之二環圏以使平衡裝置包含兩無端 點之環狀通道或跑道31’、31’，每一環狀通道或跑道內包 含多數的重物34’、34’及較高黏度水基黏液36’、36’，如 上面關於第2圖圖式之敘述。顯示於第22圖之平衡裝置亦 可被視爲係具有兩環狀通道之環狀圈形元件。當然，第22 圖之圖式進一步更能延伸到具有三個或更多個環狀通道之 平衡裝置。 本發明之原理、較佳實施例和操作樣式已敘述於前面 的說明。然而，意欲被保護的發明不被解釋爲僅限於敘述 的特定實施例。進一步說，此處敘述的實施例將被認爲是 說明而不是限定。其他人可能做出變化和改變，及利用相 等物，而不偏離本發明之精神。所以，明白指出落入本發 明之精神及範圍的所有此種變化、改變及相等物將被其所 涵蓋。 20 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） I I — IT· — — — — — — · I I I I I 篇— 一-0, 厘 — — — — — I· — (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁)Order --------- Line II Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 483967 A7 B7 V. Description of the Invention ($) · Device, where the balancing device includes a continuous channel with at least one containing most weights Ring element. The equipment also includes a large number of fixing clips for encircling the ring element and a large number of attachment pins for attaching the fixing clips to the holes of the washing tub. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The additional features and characteristics of the present invention will be made clearer by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The same elements in the drawings are designated by the same symbols and among them: Figure 1 is in accordance with the present invention. Perspective view of the balancing device; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the balancing device shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the end of a plastic tube used to manufacture the balancing device shown in Figure 1, the illustration The shape of the ends of the tubes connected together 9 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a washing machine, showing the way in which the balancing device according to the present invention is put into the washing tub of the washing machine; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the washing tub of the washing machine. The figure shows a pair of fixing clips and attachment pins fixing a pair of balancing devices to the washing tub. Figure 6 is a graph of the imbalance on the amplitude, showing the effect of the balancing device according to the present invention on the washing machine; Figure 7 is not The graph of the balance on the amplitude shows the influence of the balancing device according to the present invention on different washing machines. Figure 8 is a side view of the washing tub of the washing machine, showing the possible installation of the balancing device in the washing tub. ; Figure 9 is a side view of the washing tub of the washing machine, showing another possible arrangement of the balancing device in the washing tub; 5 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read first Note on the back, please fill in this page again)-Xiangding --------- Printed by the Consumers 'Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by the Consumers' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy 483967 A7 B7 10. Figure 10 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing the possible arrangement of the two balancing devices in the washing tank; Figure 11 is a side view of the washing tank, showing another possibility of the two balancing devices in the washing tank. Arrangement; Figure 12 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing the further possible arrangement of the two balancing devices in the washing tank; Figure 13 is a side view of the washing tank, showing the possible arrangement of the three balancing devices in the washing tank Figure 14 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing another possible arrangement of the three-balance device in the washing tank; Figure 15 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing the three balances in the washing tank Figure 16 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing the further possible arrangement of the three balance device in the washing tank; Figure 17 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing the four inside the washing tank Possible arrangement of balance device; Figure 18 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing another possible arrangement of four balancing devices in the washing tank; Figure 19 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, illustrating the four inside of the washing tank Another possible arrangement of the balancing device; Figure 20 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing another possible arrangement of the four balancing devices in the washing tank; Figure 21 is a side view of the washing tank of the washing machine, showing the laundry tank Another possible arrangement of the internal four-balance device; and 6 paper sizes are applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm): ------------- I ---- ---- ^ «— — — — — — — I — — Awl-I-(Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 483967 A7 _____B7 V. Description of Invention (f) Employees’ Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Print the balance of the variation of Figure 22 A cross-sectional view of the set. Explanation of component symbols 30 Balance device 30, balance device 31, ring channel or runway 32 ring ring 34 ball 34, weight 36 mucus 36, mucus 38 inner surface of ring ring 40 end face of plastic pipe (beveled or pared Side) 42 Outer skirt 50 Washing machine 52 Opening 54 Washing machine cover 56 Washing trough 58 Drain hole 60 Fixing clip 62 Attachment pin Detailed description of the present invention First, referring to FIG. 1, the balancing device 30 according to the present invention includes a ring-shaped plastic hollow tube ring Piece 32. The plastic pipe fitting 32 is circular. The annular ring 32 is made of a flexible plastic tube material. In terms of flexibility, it means that as long as 7 books are applied, the Chinese standard (CNS) A4 specification is applicable to our specifications (⑵ 297) (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page). Order- -------- line— | _ ϋ ϋ · 1 ϋ ϋ I ϋ ϋ ϋ «ϋ n ϋ ^ 1 < 483967 Printed by the Consumers’ Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (l) When the force disappears, the material can return to its original shape, such as an attempt to apply a single inward force to the two opposite sides of the ring in the radial direction to bring them closer to each other to deform the ring. On the other hand, the plastic material used to make the ring has some flexibility. When an external force acts on the ring, such as a single pressure, the two opposite sides of the ring are pressed toward each other. Transformed into a slightly oval rectangle. As explained in more detail below, this allows the balancing device 30 to be installed in a washing machine. A material which may be used as the ring 32 is a polyethylene material having an EVA [vinyl alcohol] isomer. The plastic material used to make the annular ring 32 is also temperature stable over the operating temperature range of the washing machine. As described in detail below, the balancing device 30 of the present invention is designed to be located in a washing tub of a washing machine. Thus, during use, the balancing device comes into contact with the hot water used during the operation of the washing machine. In such an operating temperature range of the washing machine [domestic or commercial], the plastic material for manufacturing the ring 32 is thus selected to be temperature stable. For the same reason, the plastic material used to make the ring 圏 32 is chemically resistant to the bleach and detergent used in the washing cycle of domestic or commercial washing machines. Further referring to FIG. 1, the hollow interior of the annular ring 32 includes some weights 34 that can move freely within the annular ring 32 during rotation. The weight 34 is preferably spherical and solid rather than hollow. The weight or ball 34 is preferably made of iron, but other high density, strong materials are also possible. Although the number of weights or spheres 34 in the ring-shaped cymbal 32 may vary, a preferred form of the present invention includes the use of some weights of approximately 120 degrees of arc when the weights or spheres 34 touch each other.物 或 圆球 34. From another perspective, all weights or spheres 34 are equally spaced in the ring, and each pair of adjacent _ 8 papers are oversized using 1f National Standards (CNS) A4 (21 〇X 297 public love) U.; -------- ^ --------- ^ IA (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 483967 A7 __B7 Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by the Staff Consumer Cooperatives 5. Description of the invention (j) The distance between the weights or balls 34 is approximately twice the diameter of each weight or ball 34. In a preferred form of the present invention, all the weights or balls 34 in the annular ring 32 have the same size (that is, the same outer diameter) and each weight or ball 34 has the same weight as all other weights in the ring 32. Or the spheres are the same weight. Although the weight or ball 34 can be selected to have a specific size, a preferred form of the present invention includes the use of a weight or ball 34 having an outer diameter of about 3/4 of the inside diameter of the hollow annular ring 32. Please refer to FIG. 2 ', the balancing device 30 further includes a relatively high-viscosity water-based mucus 36 located inside the hollow of the plastic ring 32. Although the amount of mucus 36 in the plastic ring 32 is variable, a preferred form of the present invention includes the use of a balance device 30 that is sufficient to fill one-half the amount of liquid in the hollow interior of the ring 32 when it is stationary. The composition of the mucus 36 is approximately 98% water and 2% polymer ', preferably an anionic water-soluble polymer. A liquid with a viscosity of about 200 centiStoke was found to be effective. The slime 36 is also preferably provided with an anticorrosive to avoid adverse effects on the weights or balls 34 in the ring 32. The composition of the mucus 36 and the material of the weight 34 are selected so that the weight 34 does not float in the mucus 36. Mucus 36 serves multiple purposes. On the one hand, the dynamics or response of the weight or ball 34 is controlled by the mucus 36 to provide effective viscosity. In addition, the slime 36 is helpful for ensuring relatively quiet operation of the balancing device 30, especially during the start and stop of the washing machine. To manufacture the balancing device 30 according to the present invention, a plastic tube of a specific selected length is required so that when the plastic tube is connected at the head and the tail, the ring 9 is produced. The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 Public Love " 483967 Printed by A7 B7, Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Invention Description (p) 圏 Has the required outer diameter. However, when manufacturing the balancing device 30, pay attention to the same as shown in Figure 3 The inner surface 38 of the ring-shaped cymbal 32 should not create an obstacle that can easily prevent the weight or the ball 34 in the ring-shaped ring 32 from smoothly and freely moving inward in the radial direction. Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, when the balance device 30 is manufactured The two ends of the plastic pipe to be joined are cut into beveled or chamfered end faces 40. Once the two ends of the length of the plastic pipe are cut into beveled or chamfered as shown in Figure 3, the required number of The weight or ball 34 and the required amount of mucus 36 are put into the tube. The beveled or chamfered end face 40 of the plastic tube is then brought into contact with the hot plate to soften the end of the plastic tube. The hot plate is tied enough to make the plastic The tube material is softened to allow the softened ends of the tubes to melt or join each other The same temperature. Similarly, the end of the plastic tube is in contact with the hot plate for a period of time sufficient to soften the plastic tube material to the extent that the softened end of the tube is allowed to melt or join each other. Use polyethylene with EVA isomer polymer A plastic tube made of a substance. Contacting the end of the plastic tube with a 140 ° C hot plate for 10 seconds can soften the end of the plastic tube to the extent that the softened ends of the tube are allowed to melt or join each other. Once the end of the plastic tube In this way, the softened ends of the plastic tubes are contacted with each other, so the ends of the plastic tubes are connected or welded to each other. As a result, the balance device shown in FIG. 1 in which the outer skirt 42 is provided at the junction of the two connection ends Therefore, using the beveled or chamfered end 40 shown in FIG. 3, the inner skirt extending radially inward beyond the inner surface 38 of the annular ring 32 is avoided. In this way, the balance device formed 30 can avoid the obstacles that may hinder or form a counter-effect in the hollow inside of the ring-shaped cymbal 32 or the smooth and free movement of the ball 34. The balance device 30 of the present invention is particularly suitable for flat 10 paper rulers used as aftermarket washing machines Applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) "--TII J --- I --- · --- 1 — Order ·! —! Line I win (Please read the notes on the back first (Fill in this page again) 483967 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (1) Weighing device. That is, the balancing device of the present invention is used to reduce vibration or imbalance in existing washing machines without the need for Disassemble the washing machine without changing the structure of the washing machine before construction. The balancing device 30 of the present invention is specially designed to be placed in the washing tub of the washing machine. The fourth figure shows that the balancing device of the present invention is designed to be placed in the washing tub of the washing machine. As is well known, the washing machine 50 includes a housing having an opening 52 passing through to the washing tub 56. The washing tub 56 is designed to receive laundry. The opening 52 in the casing of the washing machine 50 can be opened and closed by an openable and closable cover 54. As shown in the fourth figure, when the cover 54 is opened, the opening 52 in the casing of the washing machine is exposed to place the laundry in the washing tub 56 of the washing machine. It is well known that the size or diameter of the opening 52 in the casing of the washing machine 50 is smaller than the inner diameter of the washing tub 56. The reason is described in more detail as follows. The balance device 30 of the present invention is designed to have an outer diameter that is related to the inner diameter of the washing tub 56. However, the size or diameter of the opening 52 in the casing of the washing machine 50 is smaller than the inside diameter of the washing tub 56. This means that the outside diameter of the balancing device 30 is larger than the size or diameter of the opening 52 in the casing of the washing machine 50. In this way, according to the present invention, when the balance device 30 is installed in the washing tub 56, the balance device 30 needs to be deformed. As shown in FIG. 4, the balance device 30 of the present invention is installed in the washing tub 56, and the balance device 30 is changed from a circular shape into a substantially oval or rectangular shape. In the method shown in FIG. 4, the opposite sides of the balancing device are usually squeezed radially inward and the two sides are brought closer to each other, which results in the distance between the opposite sides of the balancing device that is squeezed radially inward is smaller than that in the casing of the washing machine 50. The opening 52 can be easily completed. Once the balancing device 30 is inserted through the opening 52 in the casing of the washing machine, the paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) i! »-------- Order ------ -(Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page). Thread · 483967 A7 __ B7 V. Description of the Invention (/ p) The balancing device 30 is released and reverts to its original round shape. The balance device 30 is then pushed to the bottom of the washing tub 56. As described in more detail below, it is possible and in fact better to arrange more than one balancing device 30 into the washing tub 56 in some examples. As shown in FIG. 5, two balancing devices 30 are stacked on the bottom of the washing tub 56 on each other. The balance device 30 at the bottom is docked and contacts the bottom of the washing tub 56 and the balance device 30 above is in contact with and positioned on the balance device 30 below. Fig. 5 further shows that the above balancing device 30 is maintained in position by using several fixing clips 60. Each of these fixing clips 60 is designed to surround the periphery of the balancing device 30 and the opposite ends of the fixing clip 60 have slightly parallel feet, each of which has a through hole in the form of a socket as the fixing element of the attachment pin 62 . The attachment pin 62 may be a plastic screw pin that passes through the through holes in the two parallel feet of the fixing clip 60. The attachment pin 62 is designed to be sleeved and fixed in the water discharge hole 58 existing in the washing tub 56. The washing tub 56 of the washing machine does not need to be equipped or modified in any special way to effectively fix the balance device 30 in the laundry tub 56. By using the fixing clip 60 and the attachment pin 62, the balancing device 30 can be fixedly positioned inside the washing tub 56. As shown in Fig. 5, the upper balancing device 30 is held and positioned by the fixing clip 60 and the attachment pin 62, and the lower balancing device 30 is held and positioned by the bottom of the washing tub and the upper balancing device 30. As described above, the size of the balancing device 30 is tightly fitted in the washing tub 56. That is, the outer diameter of the balance device 30 is equal to the inner diameter of the washing tub 56. A close fit between the balance device 30 and the interior of the washing tub 56 is advantageous in some respects. As explained above, the plastic 12 ^ paper size for manufacturing the ring 32 is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) — — — — — — — — — — — II (Please read the Please fill in this page for further information) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs --------- line IAW— · — l · I, — 483967 A7 ------- B7 V. Description of Invention (//) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in the page.) The material is flexible enough to facilitate easy installation in the laundry tank 56. Plastic materials with the necessary flexibility are easily deformed when exposed to the gravity generated during the rotation period of the washing machine, especially considering the force exerted by the weight or ball 34 on the ring-shaped puppet. However, since the size of the balancing device 30 is tightly fitted in the washing tub 56, the radial displacement of the ring-shaped cymbal 32 is restricted. In this way, the rigidity of the washing tub 56 prevents deformation of the ring-shaped cymbal 32. In addition, the radial outflow of the balancing device 30 is controlled by the washing tub 56, which is an important feature in the performance of the balancing device. In this regard, the washing tub 56 provides a housing to maintain the balancing device in a concentric position relative to the center of rotation of the washing tub 56. In this way, the position of the balancing device 30 in the washing tub 56 remains fixed and does not change during the operation of the washing machine, and therefore the flushing does not occur. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs As mentioned above, the balancing device 30 of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in after-sales washing machines. That is, the balancing device 30 can be sold without difficulty in a separate unit, and can be easily installed in a previously purchased washing machine when purchased by a customer. It is thus conceivable that the balancing device of the present invention can be sold in the form of a set of equipment, such as a customer buying back a washing machine equipped in a previous purchase. For example, in the case of the double balance device arrangement shown in FIG. 5, the equipment should include two balance devices 30, 30, a set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62, and the number of the fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 in the equipment is the same. . Although four fixing clips 60 and four attachment pins 62 are shown in Fig. 5, it is understood that more or less than this number can be supplied. When purchasing such a set, the consumer should place one of the balancing devices 30 into the washing tub 56 of the washing machine 50 in the manner described above and shown in FIG. Push the balance device into the bottom of the washing tank 56 to access the laundry 13 The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 x 297 mm) 483967 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (/ 1) (Please read first Note on the back, please fill in this page again) After the bottom of the tank 56, the second balancing device 30 will be placed in the washing tank 56 in the same way and pushed to contact the top of the first balancing device 30. Before the second balancing device 30 is placed in the washing tub 56, the retaining clip 60 should be placed on the second balancing device 30. Therefore, the fixing clip 60 should be appropriately positionable, preferably at a position spaced approximately equally apart along the periphery of the balancing device above, and preferably at a position related to one of the existing water discharge holes 58 in the washing tub 56 . The attachment pin 62 will then be pushed into the hole in the fixing clip 60 and into the water discharge hole 58 to fix the upper balance device 30 in the washing tub 56, and thus the lower balance device 30 below it. Figure 6 shows the benefits associated with deploying a balancing device according to the present invention to an existing washing machine. The results shown in the diagrams of FIGS. 6 and 7 are derived from the use of a balancing device similar to that shown in FIG. 5. For the pattern shown in Fig. 6, the washing machine of General Electronics Co., WJSR2080T5WW type is configured in accordance with the balancing device of the present invention. The results show that the manner in which the balancing device 30 of the present invention is used effectively reduces the amplitude due to the increase in the additional imbalance. Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The diagram shown in Figure 7 was obtained from a Whirlpool washing machine, model WS-43001 is equipped with a balancing device 30 according to the present invention. It has been proved again that the use of the balancing device according to the present invention effectively reduces the amplitude caused by the increase in the additional imbalance. Fig. 5 shows that the washing tub 56 of the washing machine 50 can be installed in a manner according to the two balancing apparatuses 30, 30 of the present invention. Figures 8-21 show various ways in which the washing tub 56 of a washing machine can be installed in one or more balancing devices of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, a single balancing device 30 can be placed at the bottom of the washing tub 56. This single balance device 30 is printed by A7 B7 similar to those shown on the 5th and 14th paper scales applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 x 297 mm) 483967 Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Consumer Cooperatives V. Inventions Explanation (/ 5) The positioning of a set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 is shown. In this embodiment, the equipment for assembling an existing washing machine may include a single balancing device 30, and a set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 (for example, four in each of the numbers). Figure 9 shows another arrangement in which A single balancing device 30 is positioned on the top of the washing tub 56. It has been proven again that the single balancing device 30 is positioned by the use of a set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. The equipment shown in FIG. 9 that is needed to assemble the balancing device in an existing washing machine should be the same as described above in relation to FIG. 8 Show arrangement. Figures 10-12 show three different arrangements for placing a pair of balancing devices in the washing tub 56. The arrangement shown in Fig. 10 is similar to the description of Fig. 5 above. The embodiment shown in FIG. 11 includes placing one of the balancing devices 30 on the bottom of the washing tub 56 and placing the other balancing device 30 on the top of the laundry tub 56. Each balancing device 30 can be positioned by the use of its own set of fixing clips 60 and attached pins 62 (e.g., '4 of each type]. The equipment shown in FIG. 11 for assembling an existing washing machine may include a pair of balancing devices 30, and a first set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 to fix one of the balancing devices 30 to the bottom of the washing tank 56, and another set of The fixing clip 60 and the attachment pin 62 are used to fix another balancing device 30 on the top of the washing tub 56 (for example, each group includes four fixing clips 60 and four attachment pins 62). A third possibility of arranging a pair of balancing devices in the washing tub is shown in Fig. 12, which includes placing two balancing devices 30 on top of the washing tub 56. In this arrangement, the underlying balancing device 30 can be positioned by the use of a set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. When positioning, the bottom balance is 15 r ------------ · I ------ order--I ------ line (please read the precautions on the back before (Fill in this page) This & Zhang scale is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 public love) Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Employee Cooperatives 483967 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (#) 30 can support and Keep the upper balancing device 30 in place. The equipment arranged in the washing machine equipped with a balancing device shown in Fig. 12 may include a pair of balancing devices 30, and a set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 (for example, 4 in number each). 13-16 show different ways in which three balancing devices can be placed in the washing tub 56. As shown in FIG. 13, all three balancing devices 30 can be stacked on each other at the bottom of the washing tank. The uppermost balancing device 30 is positioned by using a set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. When positioning with the fixing clip 60 and the attachment pin 62, the uppermost balancing device 30 keeps the pair of lower balancing devices 30 positioned so that the lower balancing device 30 is positioned at the bottom of the uppermost balancing device 30 and the washing tank 56 between. The arrangement of a washing machine equipped with a balancing device shown in Fig. 13 may include three balancing devices 30 and a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 (for example, 4 in number each). Another arrangement for the three balancing devices is shown in Fig. 14, which includes placing a pair of balancing devices 30 on the bottom of the washing tub 56 and a single balancing device 30 on the top of the washing tub 56. The balancing device 30 at the top of the washing tank 56 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62, and the uppermost balancing device 30 of the pair of balancing devices at the bottom of the washing tank 56 can also be used by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62Positioning. In this way, the equipment arranged in the washing machine equipped with a balance device shown in FIG. 14 may include three balance devices 30, and two sets of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 (each group includes four fixing clips 60 and four attachments). Pin 62]. The arrangement of the balance device shown in Fig. 15 is available. There are 16 in Fig. 14. This paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm). --Η ---------- ----------- t --------- ^ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 483967 Α7 Β7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (/ Γ) The same equipment is achieved. However, in the arrangement shown in FIG. 15, a single balancing device 30 is placed on the bottom of the washing tub 56 and a pair of balancing devices 30, 30 is placed on the laundry tub 56. the top of. The balancing device 30 at the bottom of the washing tank 56 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. Similarly, a lower pair of balancing devices at the top of the washing tank 56 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips. 60 and attachment pins 62 are positioned [each group includes four fixing clips 60 and an equal number of attachment pins 62]. A fourth possibility of arranging three balancing devices in the washing tub 56 is shown in FIG. The arrangement of the washing machine equipped with the balancing device shown in FIG. 16 may be the same as the arrangement used in FIG. 13. However, as shown in the arrangement in FIG. 16, the three balancing devices 30, 30, 30 can be placed on the top of the washing tank 56, and the lowest balancing device 30 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. For example, a group includes four of each type]. Figures 17-21 show possible arrangements using four balancing devices. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 17, four balancing devices 30 are arranged at the bottom of the washing tub 56 in a stacked arrangement. In this arrangement, the uppermost balancing device 30 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. The positioned uppermost balancing device 30 can keep the three lower balancing devices 30 in position. The arrangement of a washing machine equipped with a balancing device shown in FIG. 17 may include four balancing devices 30, and a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 (for example, a set including four of each type). In the arrangement shown in FIG. 18, three balancing devices 30 are placed at the bottom of the washing tank 56 and a single balancing device 30 is placed at 17 of the washing tank 56 (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page). _ · Line · This paper size is in accordance with China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau Employee Consumer Cooperative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 483967 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (/ 厶) Top. The balancing device 30 on the top of the washing tank 56 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and the attachment pin 62. Similarly, the highest balancing device 30 of the three balancing devices on the bottom of the washing tank 56 can be used by a single set of fixing clips. 60 and attachment pin 62 are positioned. The equipment arranged in the washing machine equipped with a balance device shown in FIG. 18 may include four balance devices 30 ′ and two sets of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62 [for example, each group includes four fixing clips 60 and four attachments Pin 62]. Fig. 19 shows an arrangement in which a pair of balancing devices 30 are placed on the top of the washing tub 56 and another pair of balancing devices 30 are placed on the bottom of the washing tub 56. The lowest balancing device of a pair of balancing devices located at the top of the washing tank 56 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62, and the highest balancing device of a pair of balancing devices located at the bottom of the washing tank 56 can be fixed by a single group The clip 60 and the attachment pin 62 are positioned. In this way, the arrangement of the balance device shown in Fig. 19 for the washing machine should be the same as the arrangement of the balance device shown in Fig. 18. Figure 20 shows a further variation arrangement of the four balancing devices. With the use of the same equipment described above with respect to the embodiment shown in Fig. 18, the washing machine can be assembled to show the arrangement of the balancing device in Fig. 20. However, in the arrangement shown in FIG. 20, a single balancing device 30 is placed on the bottom of the washing tank 56 and three balancing devices 30 are placed on the top of the washing tank 56. The balancing device 30 at the bottom of the washing tank 56 can be positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. Similarly, the lowest balancing device of the three balancing devices at the top of the washing tank 56 is also the same. Finally, with the above-mentioned embodiment shown in Figure 17, the same 18 paper sizes are applicable to China National Standards (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling This page} Order-·-Line-Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 483967 A7 B7 V. Description of the Invention (/ p-like equipment, washing machine can be assembled to show the arrangement of the balancing device shown in Figure 21. However, in the arrangement shown in FIG. 21, four balancing devices are placed on the top of the washing tank 56, and the lowermost balancing device 30 of the four balancing devices is positioned by a single set of fixing clips 60 and attachment pins 62. During operation of a washing machine equipped with one or more balancing devices 30 of the present invention, when the washing tank 56 rotates, the balancing device rotates with the washing tank, which is typically under the influence of the mucus 36, causing the ring 圏 32 The weight or ball 34 moves. The weight or ball 34 in the ring 32 will automatically move to a position that at least partially offsets the imbalance, thereby reducing the vibrations as shown in the diagrams in Figures 6 and 7. Invention balance 30 It can be found in the washing machine that the washing machine can indeed rotate faster, thereby allowing to increase the amount of discharged water and reduce the drying time. The use of the balancing device according to the present invention helps alleviate the problems caused by the unbalanced laundry load in the washing machine, thereby reducing the noise intensity. Further, less maintenance is required and the washing machine withstands a longer mechanical life cycle. It has also been found that less water is required for each wash and therefore less water is heated, thus reducing water consumption and energy usage. As shown previously The balancing device according to the present invention has the same outer diameter as the inside diameter of the washing tub. In this way, it is conceivable that different balancers can be manufactured for different washing machines, as long as the size of each balancing device is made to have the same The outer diameter of the inner diameter of the washing tub of a specific washing machine. Similarly, the equipment described above can be designed to suit each different washing machine, thus allowing customers to purchase equipment that includes a balancing device of a specific size to fit the customer's washing machine. Paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) I --- 1 I IIIII -------- ^ — — — — — — — — — ^ _wl I (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau Employee Consumer Cooperative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 483967 A7 B7 V. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION ([穸) As mentioned above, the weights or spheres 34 in the ring-shaped cymbal 32 all have the same weight and size. The washing machine is equipped with more than one balancing device 30, and one of the ring-shaped cymbals 32 of the balancing device 30 All the weights or balls 34 inside have a weight and size different from all the weights or balls 34 in the ring 圏 32 of the other balancing device 30. As described above, the balancing device according to the present invention is a hollow ring The shape-like element 30 defines the hollow interior of the balancing device as a passage or runway in which the weight 34 can move. As shown in FIG. 22, the balancing device 30 'can also be manufactured into two rings in a unified form at the same time so that the balancing device includes two endless loop channels or runways 31', 31 ', each loop channel or The runway contains most of the weights 34 ', 34' and the higher viscosity water-based mucus 36 ', 36', as described above with reference to the figure 2 diagram. The balancing device shown in Fig. 22 can also be regarded as a ring-shaped ring element having two ring-shaped channels. Of course, the diagram in Figure 22 can be extended even further to a balancing device with three or more annular channels. The principles, preferred embodiments and operation styles of the present invention have been described in the foregoing description. However, the invention intended to be protected is not to be construed as being limited to the specific embodiments described. Furthermore, the embodiments described herein are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive. Others may make changes and alterations, and use equivalents without departing from the spirit of the invention. It is therefore expressly stated that all such changes, modifications, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention will be covered by it. 20 This paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) II — IT · — — — — — — · Section IIII — One -0,% — — — — — I · — (Please first (Read the notes on the back and fill out this page)