Modified machine

Abstract

A reciprocating washing machine comprising (i) reciprocating means capable of reciprocating movement; (ii) a wash vessel connected to the reciprocating means and capable of movement in co-ordination with the reciprocating means characterised in that the reciprocating means is provided with means for restricting the reciprocating movement to a predetermined number of degrees of freedom.

1 . A reciprocating washing machine comprising 
 (i) reciprocating means capable of reciprocating movement;    (ii) a wash vessel connected to the reciprocating means and capable of movement in co-ordination with the reciprocating means characterised in that the reciprocating means is provided with means for restricting the reciprocating movement to a predetermined number of degrees of freedom.    
     
     
         2 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein the reciprocating movement is linear.  
     
     
         3 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein the washing machine includes a frequency controller for controlling the frequency of the reciprocating movement.  
     
     
         4 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein the wash vessel is detachably connected to the reciprocating means.  
     
     
         5 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein the reciprocating movement is restricted to one degree of freedom.  
     
     
         6 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  characterised in the provision of means of converting rotary movement into the reciprocating movement comprising a crank rotatably connected to a piston rod which is connected to the wash vessel.  
     
     
         7 . A washing machine according to  claim 6 , wherein the piston rod is provided with means for restricting the reciprocal movement to a predetermined number of degrees of freedom.  
     
     
         8 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein the washing machine reciprocates on a substantially horizontal level.  
     
     
         9 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein the washing machine includes a prime mover connected to a frequency controller acting in conjunction with the means capable of converting the rotary movement into reciprocating movement.  
     
     
         10 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein the washing machine comprises means to vary the amplitude of the reciprocating movement.  
     
     
         11 . A washing machine according to  claim 10  wherein the washing machine comprises: 
 i. a prime mover acting in conjunction with a means capable of converting the rotary movement into reciprocating movement comprising a crank with a rotatably installed connecting rod connected to a piston rod which in turn is connected at the other end detachably to the wash vessel;  
 ii. at least one guide provided on the said piston rod constraining and/or directing the movement to one degree of freedom;  
 iii. a washing vessel capable of movement in co-ordination with the reciprocating member.  
 
     
     
         12 . A washing machine according to  claim 11  wherein frequency control is achieved by using an electrically or mechanically operated means.  
     
     
         13 . Use of a washing machine according to  claim 1  for washing fabric using a system of at least two immiscible liquid phases with an interfacial tension greater than 10 mN/m.