steam generator, washing machine

Abstract

The invention provides a steam generator and a washing machine. The steam generator comprises a shell and a pressure release part, wherein a pressure release hole is formed in the shell; a pressure release part is arranged on the pressure release hole; a water storage cavity is arranged in the shell; the pressure release hole communicates with the water storage cavity; when the steam generator isflushed, the pressure release part can block communication between the water storage cavity and an external environment; and when the steam generator is completely flushed, the water storage cavity can communicate with the external environment via the pressure release hole. According to the steam generator provided by the embodiment of the invention, the situation that redundant water is drained out of the steam generator is ensured after the flushing of the steam generator is stopped, so that the problem that excessive water is stored in the steam generator is effectively solved, and thus theproblem that when steam is further used, the water is jet from a steam outlet is solved.

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technical field [0001] The application belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular relates to a steam generator and a washing machine. Background technique [0002] Some existing washing machines have a steam ironing function. During the use of the steam ironing function, the high-temperature and high-pressure steam generated by the steam electric heating device has higher requirements on the steam generator itself. After the steam generator is used, impurities such as scales are generated inside. In order to flush the steam generator, it is necessary to inject water into the steam generator. Often, because the water injection speed is too fast, all the air in the steam generator is ejected. After water injection, the water pressure in the steam generator is lower than the external atmospheric pressure, so that the water in the steam generator cannot flow out from the overflow port, and the steam generator is full of water. When the steam function ...

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Problems solved by technology

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved in this application is to provide a steam generator and a washing machine, which can ensure that excess water is discharged from the steam generator after the steam generator stops flushing, effectively solving the problem of excessive water storage in the steam generator , thus solving the problem of spraying water from the steam outlet when the steam is used again

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