Actuation Mechanism Configured to Exert Mechanical Forces on Laundry Items in a Wash Basin

Abstract

In one aspect of the present invention, a washing machine is configured for personal use. The washing machine comprises a basin configured to contain a plurality of laundry items. Mechanical force is exerted on laundry items within the basin through at least one actuation mechanism. Additionally, the washing machine comprises a panel configured to enhance the mechanical force exerted from the actuation mechanism.

1 . A washing machine configured for personal use, comprising:
 a basin configured to contain a plurality of laundry items,   at least one actuation mechanism configured to exert mechanical force on the laundry items; and   a panel configured to enhance the mechanical force from the actuation mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The machine of  claim 1 , wherein the panel is vertically aligned within the basin. 
     
     
         3 . The washing machine of  claim 1 , wherein the basin is divided into at least two portions that are hinged together and collectively form a basin cavity. 
     
     
         4 . The machine of  claim 1 , wherein at least one partition is configured to separate the laundry items. 
     
     
         5 . The machine of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one partition is detachable from the machine. 
     
     
         6 . The machine of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one partition comprises non-planar surfaces. 
     
     
         7 . The machine of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one partition comprises at least one rod. 
     
     
         8 . The machine of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one partition comprises an elastic material. 
     
     
         9 . The machine of  claim 4 , wherein a spring is disposed within the at least one partition. 
     
     
         10 . The machine of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one partition is configured to exert short, high frequency vibrations to remove excess fluid from the laundry items. 
     
     
         11 . The machine of  claim 1 , wherein at least one drain device is disposed on an underside of the washing machine. 
     
     
         12 . The machine of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one drain is shared with the toilet. 
     
     
         13 . The machine of  claim 1 , wherein a volume displacement system is disposed within the washing machine and configured to expand and contract. 
     
     
         14 . The machine of  claim 13 , wherein the volume displacement system is configured to alter the volume of the washing machine through expansion and contraction. 
     
     
         15 . The machine of  claim 13 , wherein the volume displacement system is configured to compressively remove fluid from the laundry items. 
     
     
         16 . The machine of  claim 1 , wherein the machine is configured to dry the laundry items in the basin. 
     
     
         17 . The machine of  claim 16 , wherein at least one heating coil is disposed within the washing machine and configured to evaporate moisture from the laundry items. 
     
     
         18 . The machine of  claim 16 , wherein a top end of the washing machine is configured to raise up allowing increased air circulation during a drying cycle. 
     
     
         19 . The machine of  claim 16 , wherein at least one blowing mechanism is configured to increase air flow and accelerate the laundry item drying process. 
     
     
         20 . The machine of  claim 19 , wherein the blowing mechanism comprises a heating coil.