Additive feeding device and clothes processing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an additive feeding device and a clothes processing device, relates to the technical field of washing equipment, solves the problem that a two-dimensional code is damaged and is difficult to identify, and mainly comprises a mounting part, a liquid storage container used for storing an additive and an identification assembly used for identifying the type of the additive, and the liquid storage container is detachably connected to the mounting part; the liquid storage container is provided with a storage chip for pre-storing additive information, the storage chip is electrically connected with a first terminal, the identification assembly comprises a reading identification circuit, the reading identification circuit is provided with a second terminal, and the second terminal is in contact and electrically conducted with the first terminal after the liquid storage container is installed in place. Power is supplied to the storage chip, and the reading identification circuit obtains the additive information pre-stored in the storage chip to realize identification of the types of the additives. The utility model is mainly used for improving the identification reliability and providing better and more intelligent use experience for users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of washing equipment, in particular to an additive delivery device and a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] When washing, traditional washing equipment usually uses manual, NFC chip recognition or scanning QR code methods to add washing additives. For example, a washing additive box disclosed in the prior art CN109402988A includes a closed box body with a cavity inside, and the box body is detachably arranged in an installation cavity on a dispenser. A QR code storing information related to the washing additive is provided on the surface of the box body. After the washing additive is placed in the box body, the QR code can be scanned by a mobile terminal to obtain the information in the box body and control the addition of the washing additive. This method of addition can accurately know the type of washing additive added and can accurately control the amount of washing additive added, thereby achieving a better washing effect.

[0003] However, when the above-mentioned laundry additive box uses the replenishment pack to replenish the laundry additive, the box body needs to be repeatedly disassembled and installed, and the exposed QR code is prone to scratches after being used for a period of time, resulting in the QR code on the box body being unable to be recognized, and ultimately the type of laundry additive cannot be determined. The recognition reliability is poor, and the function of automatically delivering laundry additives cannot be realized. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an additive dispensing device and a clothing processing device to solve the problem that a damaged QR code is difficult to identify, improve the recognition reliability, and provide users with a better and smarter use experience.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: an additive dispensing device, comprising an installation part, a liquid storage container for storing additives and an identification component for identifying the type of additives, the liquid storage container is detachably connected to the installation part, a storage chip for pre-stored additive information is provided on the liquid storage container, the storage chip is electrically connected to a first terminal, the identification component comprises a read identification circuit, the read identification circuit has a second terminal, the second terminal is in electrical contact with the first terminal after the liquid storage container is installed in place, the storage chip is powered and the reading identification circuit obtains the additive information pre-stored in the storage chip to realize the identification of the type of additive.

[0006] After adopting the above technical scheme, the utility model has the following advantages: the additive delivery device mainly includes a liquid storage container and an identification component, wherein the liquid storage container pre-stores the information of the additive by setting a storage chip, and the identification component establishes electrical conduction with the storage chip by setting a reading and identification circuit. When the liquid storage container is installed in place, the first terminal electrically connected on the storage chip contacts the second terminal set on the reading and identification circuit. After the reading and identification circuit supplies power to the storage chip, the additive information pre-stored on the storage chip can be read to identify the type of the additive. Such a design does not require the operation of the mobile terminal, and can eliminate the user's dependence on the mobile terminal when using the additive. The additive delivery device can identify the type of additive by itself, allowing the user to identify the type of additive without feeling. It is not easy to repeatedly install and disassemble, resulting in physical damage and inability to identify. The reliability and intelligence of the identification of the type of additive are improved, thereby ensuring the subsequent effective control of the clothing processing equipment on the delivery of additives, and providing users with a better user experience; the storage chip can repeatedly burn the additive information, thereby improving the versatility of the liquid storage container.

[0007] Furthermore, the identification component also includes a dust cover covering the second terminal, and the first terminal passes through the dust cover to be in electrical contact with the second terminal.

[0008] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, since the second terminal is generally located inside the product and is not easy to clean, adding a dust cover can prevent the second terminal from being affected by external factors such as dust and moisture after long-term use, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the electrical connection between the first terminal and the second terminal, and ensuring that after the liquid storage container and the identification component are installed in place, the additive delivery device can timely and accurately identify the type of additive, thereby extending the service life of the additive delivery device.

[0009] Furthermore, the dust cover is provided with a normally closed slit through hole, and the first terminal passes through the slit through hole to be in electrical contact with the second terminal.

[0010] By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, the dust cover is provided with a normally closed slit through hole, and the first terminal passes through the slit through hole to be electrically connected with the second terminal, which means that before the identification component and the liquid storage container are installed, the dust cover is in a closed state. Such a design not only provides a reliable physical dustproof and waterproof barrier for the second terminal, but also helps to ensure that the first terminal and the second terminal are reliably connected without being affected by external factors when electrically connected.

[0011] Furthermore, the slit through hole is in a straight line shape, a Y shape, or a cross shape.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the I-shaped, Y-shaped or cross-shaped slit through hole is simple to manufacture and easy to implement, and can ensure the effective insertion of the first terminal while preventing external debris from contacting the second terminal.

[0013] Furthermore, the dust cover is provided with a through hole which is kept normally open, and the first terminal passes through the through hole and is interference fit; or, the dust cover is an elastic cover, and the liquid storage container is provided with a pushing rib for pushing the elastic cover to contract to expose the second terminal, and the pushing rib is distributed around the outer periphery of the first terminal.

[0014] By adopting the above-mentioned technical scheme, the first terminal passes through the through hole and has an interference fit with the through hole, which can ensure that the first terminal is not easily displaced after the first terminal contacts the second terminal, and maintains a stable electrical connection; the push rib and the elastic sleeve cooperate to provide a controllable operation mode. When electrical connection is required, the push rib pushes the elastic sleeve to contract and expose the second terminal, so that the second terminal contacts the first terminal; when electrical connection is not required, the push rib retreats, and the elastic sleeve returns to its initial state to protect the second terminal from external dust and other debris, thereby ensuring a reliable connection when electrical connection is required, and the push ribs are distributed around the periphery of the first terminal. The surrounding distribution design can evenly push the elastic sleeve, reduce the risk of imbalance or jamming during the pushing process, and avoid the situation where concentrated force in a specific area may cause wear of components. At the same time, the push ribs can provide protection for the first terminal, and the surrounding distribution is also suitable for first terminals of various shapes and sizes, thereby improving the versatility of the additive delivery device.

[0015] Furthermore, an elastic protective sleeve is provided on the outer periphery of the first terminal, and when the liquid storage container is installed, the elastic protective sleeve is driven to shrink to expose the first terminal.

[0016] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the design of the elastic protective cover provides additional protection for the first terminal. The setting of the elastic protective cover can not only effectively prevent external environmental factors such as dust and moisture from entering the first terminal, but also facilitate the exposure of the first terminal when the liquid storage container is installed, thereby improving the reliability of the additive delivery device.

[0017] Furthermore, the storage chip is packaged in a chip box, and the chip box is detachably connected to the liquid storage container; or, the storage chip package is fixed to the outer wall of the liquid storage container.

[0018] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the chip box can be detachably connected to the liquid storage container, making the replacement of the storage chip more convenient. The user can easily replace the chip box without replacing the entire liquid storage container, thereby improving the maintainability of the equipment. The detachable design makes the chip box have a certain versatility, so that the same type of chip box can be shared when different liquid storage containers are needed, simplifying the operating process and improving the flexibility and scalability of the system. The storage chip package is fixed, with high reliability and not easily susceptible to physical damage.

[0019] Furthermore, the mounting portion is provided with a guide rail, and the liquid storage container is slidably mounted along the guide rail so that the first terminal and the second terminal remain aligned.

[0020] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the design of the guide rail enables the liquid storage container to slide precisely along the specified track during installation to ensure that the first terminal remains aligned with the second terminal, which facilitates the reliability of subsequent installation and the effectiveness of the electrical connection. At the same time, it simplifies the installation process and helps prevent the liquid storage container from unnecessary collisions during installation, thereby improving the stability of the equipment.

[0021] Furthermore, the first terminal is a metal rod or an elastic contact or a conductive ring, and the second terminal is a metal rod or an elastic contact or a conductive ring.

[0022] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the metal rod usually has good conductivity, and in cooperation with the elastic contact or the conductive ring, the connection effect of the electrical connection can be improved; the elastic contact has a certain elasticity and can better adapt to the shape of the metal rod, thereby improving the reliability of the connection with the metal rod; the conductive ring provides a uniform conductive environment for the metal rod, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection.

[0023] The utility model also provides a clothing processing device, which is equipped with the additive dispensing device described in any of the above technical solutions. After the liquid storage containers of different additives are installed, the identification component obtains the additive information of the current liquid storage container, and the clothing processing device automatically adjusts the washing program according to the additive information obtained by the identification component.

[0024] After adopting the above technical scheme, the utility model has the following advantages: the clothing processing device is equipped with an additive dispensing device, which provides the clothing processing device with an intelligent additive dispensing function, so that the clothing processing device can automatically and intelligently identify and automatically dispense different additives, and can automatically adjust the washing program according to different additives to ensure that each additive can achieve the best use effect. The user does not need to manually adjust the washing program, which reduces the user's operating burden. When new additive information needs to be entered, the data can be imported into the storage chip for refresh. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the storage chip and the identification component after being assembled in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the storage chip and the identification component after being assembled in the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage chip and the identification component before assembly in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage chip and the identification component before assembly in the utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the additive delivery device in the utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a straight-line slit through hole in the utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Y-shaped slit through hole in the utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cross-shaped slit through hole in the utility model;

[0034] Fig. 9 This is a working flow chart of the additive delivery device in the utility model;

[0035] Description of the drawings: identification component 1, dust cover 11, slit through hole 111, through hole 112, second terminal 12, liquid storage container 2, storage chip 21, first terminal 211, chip box 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments.

[0037] The terms "first", "second", etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of the present utility model are used to distinguish similar objects, rather than to describe a specific order or sequence. Even if "second" is used to distinguish a certain technical feature, it does not necessarily mean that it has "first". It should be understood that in the present utility model, "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. It should be understood that in the present utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, X and / or Y can represent: X exists alone, X and Y exist at the same time, and Y exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. "Contains X, Y and Z", "Contains X, Y, Z" means that X, Y, and Z are all included, "Contains X, Y or Z" means that one of X, Y, and Z is included, and "Contains X, Y and / or Z" means that any one, any two, or three of X, Y, and Z are included.

[0038] The following specific embodiments are used to describe the technical solution of the utility model in detail. The following specific embodiments can be combined or replaced with each other according to actual conditions, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described in detail in some embodiments.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the utility model provides an additive delivery device, including a mounting portion, a liquid storage container 2 for storing additives and an identification component 1 for identifying the type of additives, the liquid storage container 2 is detachably connected to the mounting portion, a storage chip 21 for pre-storing additive information is provided on the liquid storage container 2, the storage chip 21 is electrically connected to a first terminal 211, the identification component 1 includes a read identification circuit, the read identification circuit has a second terminal 12, the second terminal 12 is in electrical contact with the first terminal 211 after the liquid storage container 2 is installed in place, the storage chip 21 is powered and the identification circuit is read to obtain the additive information pre-stored in the storage chip 21 to realize the identification of the type of additive, the additive delivery device mainly includes a liquid storage container 2 and an identification component 1, wherein the liquid storage container 2 pre-stores the additive information by setting the storage chip 21, compared with the NFC chip, the storage chip 2 has a larger storage capacity and can store more and more complex data information, compared with NFC technology requires an NFC reader or other NFC-supporting device In terms of communication with the device, the application range of the storage chip 2 is wider and more flexible. At the same time, the storage chip 2 usually has higher security, and can adopt more complex encryption algorithms and security measures to protect the stored data. It is also not easily interfered with and damaged by the outside world, and has higher reliability. The identification component 1 establishes electrical conduction with the liquid storage container 2 by setting a reading and identification circuit. When the identification component 1 and the liquid storage container 2 are installed in place, that is, when the first terminal 211 electrically connected on the storage chip 21 contacts the second terminal 12 set on the reading and identification circuit, the reading and identification circuit powers the storage chip 21 and reads the additive information pre-stored on the storage chip 21 to identify the type of additive. Such a design can eliminate the user's dependence on the QR code when identifying and storing additive information, improve the reliability and intelligence of the identification of the additive type, thereby ensuring the subsequent effective control of the release of additives, and providing users with a better user experience; the storage chip 21 can repeatedly burn the agent information to improve the versatility of the liquid storage container 2.

[0040] Additives can be common detergents, softeners, care agents, etc.

[0041] In this embodiment, the installation portion adopts a slot-type structure. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the installation portion can also adopt a drawer-type structure.

[0042] To ensure the effectiveness of the electrical connection, a plurality of first terminals 211 may be provided to contact the second terminals 12 , for example, two, three, four, etc. In the present embodiment, three first terminals 211 and three second terminals 12 are provided.

[0043] In this embodiment, in order to prevent the second terminal 12 from being affected by external factors, the identification component 1 also includes a dust cover 11 covering the second terminal 12, and the first terminal 211 passes through the dust cover 11 to be in electrical contact with the second terminal 12. The design of the dust cover 11 can prevent the second terminal 12 from being directly exposed to external factors such as dust and moisture, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the electrical connection between the first terminal 211 and the second terminal 12, and ensuring that after the liquid storage container 2 and the identification component 1 are installed in place, the additive delivery device can accurately identify the delivered additive, thereby extending the service life of the additive delivery device.

[0044] However, not only is it necessary to protect the second terminal 2 from external factors, but it is also necessary to ensure that the first terminal 211 can contact the second terminal 2. Therefore, the dust cover 11 is designed to be provided with a normally closed slit through hole 111. The first terminal 211 is electrically connected to the second terminal 12 through the slit through hole 111. Such a design means that before the identification component 1 and the liquid storage container 2 are installed, the dust cover 11 is in a closed state. Such a design not only provides a reliable physical dustproof and waterproof barrier for the second terminal 12, but also helps the first terminal 211 and the second terminal 12 to be reliably connected without being affected by the outside world when electrically connected.

[0045] It is understood that, in one embodiment, Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the slit through hole 111 is in a straight line, a Y shape or a cross shape. The straight line, a Y shape or a cross shape of the slit through hole 111 is simple to manufacture and easy to implement. It can ensure the effective insertion of the first terminal 211 while preventing external debris from contacting the second terminal 12.

[0046] In this embodiment, the dust cover 11 is provided with a through hole 112 which is kept normally open, and the first terminal 211 passes through the through hole 112 and is interference fit with the through hole 112. In actual engineering, there may be tiny gaps in the interference fit parts during assembly. These gaps may be caused by factors such as production process, material properties, and manufacturing accuracy. However, these gaps are usually controlled within a reasonable range to ensure a tight connection after assembly without affecting the performance or function of the parts. Therefore, the interference fit can ensure that the first terminal 211 is not easily displaced after contacting the second terminal 12, thereby maintaining a stable electrical connection.

[0047] In another embodiment, the dust cover 11 can be designed as an elastic cover, and the liquid storage container 2 is provided with a pushing rib for pushing the elastic cover to contract to expose the second terminal 12. The pushing rib is distributed around the outer periphery of the first terminal 211. The pushing rib and the elastic cover cooperate to provide a controllable operation mode. When electrical connection is required, the pushing rib pushes the elastic cover to contract and expose the second terminal 12, so that the second terminal 12 is in contact with the first terminal 211; when electrical connection is not required, the pushing rib retracts, and the elastic cover returns to its initial state to protect the second terminal 12 from external dust and other debris, thereby ensuring reliable connection when electrical connection is required. The pushing rib is distributed around the outer periphery of the first terminal 211. The surrounding distribution design can evenly push the elastic cover, reduce the risk of imbalance or jamming during the pushing process, and avoid the situation where concentrated force in a specific area may cause wear of components. At the same time, the surrounding distribution is also suitable for first terminals 211 of various shapes and sizes, thereby improving the versatility of the additive delivery device.

[0048] Similarly, in other embodiments, an elastic protective cover can be provided on the periphery of the first terminal 211, and when the liquid storage container 2 is installed, the elastic protective cover is driven to shrink to expose the first terminal 211. The design of the elastic protective cover provides additional protection for the first terminal 211. The setting of the elastic protective cover can not only effectively prevent external environmental factors such as dust and moisture from entering the first terminal 211, but also facilitate the exposure of the first terminal 211 when the liquid storage container 2 is installed, thereby improving the reliability of the additive delivery device.

[0049] In this embodiment, the storage chip 21 is encapsulated in the chip box 3, and the chip box 3 is detachably connected to the liquid storage container 2. The chip box 3 is detachably connected to the liquid storage container 2, which makes the replacement of the storage chip 21 more convenient. The user can easily replace the chip box 3 without replacing the entire liquid storage container 2, thereby improving the maintainability of the equipment. The detachable design makes the chip box 3 have a certain versatility, so that the same type of chip box 3 can be shared when different liquid storage containers 2 are needed, which simplifies the operation process and improves the flexibility and scalability of the system.

[0050] It is understandable that the memory chip 21 can be installed in the chip box 3 by means of plastic packaging or screw fixing, and the chip box 3 is installed on the memory chip 21 by means of snaps or screw fixing.

[0051] It is understandable that in other embodiments, the storage chip 21 may also be packaged and fixed to the outer wall of the liquid storage container 2 .

[0052] To facilitate the installation of the liquid storage container 2 to the installation part, the liquid storage container 2 is slidably installed along the guide rail so that the first terminal 211 and the second terminal 12 remain aligned. The design of the guide rail allows the liquid storage container 2 to slide accurately along the specified track during installation to ensure that the first terminal 211 and the second terminal 12 remain aligned, which facilitates the reliability of subsequent installation and the effectiveness of the electrical connection. At the same time, it simplifies the installation process, helps prevent the liquid storage container 2 from being subjected to unnecessary collisions during installation, and improves the stability of the equipment.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first terminal 211 is a metal rod, and the second terminal 12 is an elastic contact. The metal rod usually has good conductivity, and in cooperation with the elastic contact or the conductive ring, the connection effect of the electrical connection can be improved; the elastic contact has a certain elasticity and can better adapt to the shape of the metal rod, thereby improving the reliability of the connection with the metal rod.

[0054] It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the second terminal 12 is a conductive ring, which can provide a uniform conductive environment for the metal rod, ensure uniform distribution of current, and improve the stability of the electrical connection.

[0055] It is understandable that, in other embodiments, the second terminal 12 is a metal rod, and in this case, the first terminal 211 can be a conductive ring or an elastic contact.

[0056] In addition, the utility model also provides a clothing processing device, which is equipped with an additive dispensing device according to any of the above-mentioned technical solutions. It can be understood that the clothing processing device is a washing machine, a washing and drying machine, or a care machine.

[0057] The clothing processing device is also provided with a main control chip and an additive delivery component. The liquid storage container 2 with different additives is selected and assembled on the mounting portion. When the first terminal 211 is connected to the second terminal 12, the identification component 1 obtains the additive information of the current liquid storage container 2. The type identification information of the additive is processed by the identification component 1 and then read by the main control chip. The main control chip outputs the information to the additive delivery component according to the type information of the additive, automatically matches the delivery standards of different programs, and automatically adjusts the washing function according to different additives to ensure that each additive can achieve the best use effect. The user does not need to manually adjust the washing program, which reduces the user's operating burden. When new additive information needs to be entered, the storage chip 21 can be taken out and the data can be imported. The specific workflow diagram is as follows: Fig. 9 shown.

[0058] In one embodiment, the additive delivery device is independently arranged in the clothing processing device and is located on the water inlet pipe between the water inlet valve of the washing machine and the tap water connector.

[0059] In addition to the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, the present invention also has other implementation modes. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope of protection requested by the present invention.

Claims

1. An additive delivery device, comprising a mounting portion, a liquid storage container for storing additives, and an identification component for identifying the type of additives, wherein the liquid storage container is detachably connected to the mounting portion, and characterized in that: The liquid storage container is provided with a storage chip for pre-stored additive information, the storage chip is electrically connected to a first terminal, the identification component includes a read identification circuit, the read identification circuit has a second terminal, and the second terminal is in electrical contact with the first terminal after the liquid storage container is installed in place, so as to supply power to the storage chip and enable the read identification circuit to obtain the additive information pre-stored in the storage chip to realize the identification of the type of additive.

2. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification component also includes a dust cover covering the second terminal, and the first terminal passes through the dust cover to be in electrical contact with the second terminal.

3. The additive dosing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dust cover is provided with a normally closed slit through hole, and the first terminal passes through the slit through hole to be in electrical contact with the second terminal.

4. The additive dosing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slit through hole is in a straight line shape, a Y shape or a cross shape.

5. The additive dosing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dust cover is provided with a through hole which is kept normally open, and the first terminal passes through the through hole and is interference fit; or, the dust cover is an elastic cover, and the liquid storage container is provided with a pushing rib for pushing the elastic cover to contract to expose the second terminal, and the pushing rib is distributed around the outer periphery of the first terminal.

6. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic protective sleeve is arranged on the outer periphery of the first terminal, and when the liquid storage container is installed, the elastic protective sleeve is driven to shrink to expose the first terminal.

7. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The memory chip is packaged in a chip box, and the chip box is detachably connected to the liquid storage container; or, the memory chip package is fixed to the outer wall of the liquid storage container.

8. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation portion is provided with a guide rail, and the liquid storage container is slidably installed along the guide rail so that the first terminal and the second terminal are kept aligned.

9. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first terminal is a metal rod or an elastic contact or a conductive ring, and the second terminal is a metal rod or an elastic contact or a conductive ring.

10. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The additive dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is installed, and the identification component obtains the additive information of the current liquid storage container after the liquid storage containers of different additives are installed, and the clothing processing device automatically adjusts the washing program according to the additive information obtained by the identification component.

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