Clothes treating agent dispensing component for clothes treating equipment and clothes treating equipment

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing treatment, and aims to solve the problem of poor connection reliability and stability of the split type clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly used in the existing clothing treatment equipment. To this end, the present invention provides a clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly for clothing treatment equipment and clothing treatment equipment, the clothing treatment equipment includes a body, the clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly includes a dispensing container, a storage container and a docking mechanism, the dispensing container and the storage container are both slidably connected to the body, and the docking mechanism can engage the dispensing container and the storage container with each other and make the dispensing container and the storage container slide stably relative to the body as a whole. The present invention can dock and engage the dispensing container and the storage container with each other through the docking mechanism and avoid relative movement between the dispensing container and the storage container, so that the drawer maintains the relative stability of the dispensing container and the storage container during the pulling process, so that the dispensing container and the storage container can slide stably relative to the body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing treatment, and specifically provides a clothing treatment agent dispensing component for clothing treatment equipment and the clothing treatment equipment. Background Art

[0002] Clothes processing equipment is a machine that can wash, spin, dry clean and / or dry clothes. Common clothes processing equipment includes washing machines, shoe washing machines, clothes dryers, dry cleaning machines and all-in-one washing and drying machines, etc. Taking washing machines as an example, in order to ensure the washing effect of clothes, detergent / washing powder is often added to the water before washing clothes, so as to use surfactants to clean the stains and / or oil stains on the clothes.

[0003] In the prior art, a washing machine is usually provided with a detergent dispensing assembly, through which detergent / washing powder can be dispensed into the washing chamber of the washing machine. The detergent dispensing assembly is generally a drawer type, which includes an integrally formed dispensing box and a storage box, that is, the dispensing box and the storage box constitute a drawer. The disadvantage of this structure is that when detergent needs to be added, the drawer is first pulled out as a whole, and then the detergent is dispensed, which requires an opening on the panel of the washing machine that is compatible with the drawer as a whole. Since the overall size of the drawer is large, the opening on the panel is also large, which makes the overall spatial layout of the washing machine limited. For example, in order to ensure the aesthetics and consistency of the washing machine, the control panel of the washing machine needs to be set to the same height as the above-mentioned opening, which makes the overall size of the control panel of the washing machine also large, which not only increases the production cost, but also is not conducive to the overall aesthetics of the washing machine. Therefore, in practical applications, a split dispensing box and a storage box can be used, but the use of a split structure will result in a loose connection between the dispensing box and the storage box, and the dispensing box and the storage box are easily separated from each other during repeated pulling and pulling, thereby damaging the detergent dispensing assembly.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a new clothing treatment agent dispensing component for a clothing treatment device and a corresponding clothing treatment device to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem of poor connection reliability and stability of a split type clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly used in existing clothing treatment devices, the present invention provides a clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly for clothing treatment devices, the clothing treatment device comprising a main body, the clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly comprising a dispensing container, a storage container and a docking mechanism, the dispensing container and the storage container are both slidably connected to the main body, and the docking mechanism can engage the dispensing container and the storage container with each other and enable the dispensing container and the storage container to slide stably relative to the main body as a whole.

[0006] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly, the docking mechanism includes a first docking portion arranged on the dispensing container and a second docking portion arranged on the storage container, and the first docking portion and the second docking portion cooperate with each other to enable the dispensing container and the storage container to engage with each other.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly, the first docking portion is a pin hole, and the second docking portion is a positioning pin matched with the pin hole.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly, the first docking portion is a positioning pin, and the second docking portion is a pin hole matched with the positioning pin.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly, the first docking portion is fixedly connected to the dispensing container or is integrally provided therewith.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly, the second docking portion is fixedly connected to the storage container or is integrally provided therewith.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly, the number of the first docking parts and the number of the second docking parts are both two, the first docking parts correspond one to one to the second docking parts, the two first docking parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the rear of the dispensing container, and the two second docking parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the front of the storage container.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly, a liquid outlet joint is provided on the dispensing container, and a liquid inlet joint is provided on the storage container, and the liquid outlet joint and the liquid inlet joint are sealed and plugged via a sealing ring.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly, the sealing ring is configured as a barb structure to prevent the dispensing container and the storage container from being separated from each other.

[0014] In another aspect, the present invention further provides a clothes treating device, which includes the above-mentioned clothes treating agent dispensing component.

[0015] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that, in the preferred technical scheme of the present invention, by providing a docking mechanism in the clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly, the dispensing container and the storage container can be docked and engaged with each other and relative movement between the dispensing container and the storage container can be avoided, so that the drawer (i.e., the combination of the dispensing container and the storage container) maintains the relative stability of the dispensing container and the storage container during the pulling and drawing process, so that both the dispensing container and the storage container can slide stably relative to the main body, and the docking mechanism can improve the connection reliability of the dispensing container and the storage container to a certain extent, so that the dispensing container and the storage container can slide relative to the main body as a whole.

[0016] Furthermore, the first docking portion and the second docking portion adopt a structure in which a positioning pin and a pin hole cooperate with each other, that is, the delivery container and the storage container can be installed in an insertion and positioning manner, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the delivery container and the storage container, that is, the cooperation of the positioning pin and the pin hole can limit the movement of the delivery container and the storage container in a direction perpendicular to their movement direction, thereby making the relative stability of the delivery container and the storage container higher, and making the pulling and pulling operation of the drawer smoother and more stable.

[0017] Furthermore, a first docking portion is respectively provided on both sides of the rear portion of the delivery container, and a second docking portion is respectively provided on both sides of the front portion of the storage container. Through the docking cooperation between the first docking portion and the second docking portion, the two sides of the delivery container and the two sides of the storage container can be docked respectively, thereby improving the docking strength of the delivery container and the storage container from both sides, so that the delivery container and the storage container can move relative to the main body more smoothly, stably and reliably.

[0018] Furthermore, by sealing and plugging the delivery container and the storage container together through a sealing ring, the delivery container and the storage container can always remain sealed during the drawing and pulling of the drawer, thereby avoiding the problem of leakage of the clothing treatment agent after long-term use, thereby improving the sealing effect of the drawer.

[0019] Furthermore, the sealing ring is configured as a barb structure, so that the sealing ring can seal the liquid outlet joint and the liquid inlet joint while preventing the liquid outlet joint and the liquid inlet joint from separating from each other, that is, the sealing ring can both seal and improve the connection reliability of the liquid outlet joint and the liquid inlet joint, so that during the process of the drawer being pulled out, the delivery container and the storage container are not easily separated from each other, thereby further improving the structural stability of the drawer.

[0020] In addition, the clothing treatment device further provided by the present invention on the basis of the above-mentioned technical solution has the technical effect of the above-mentioned clothing treatment agent dispensing component due to the adoption of the above-mentioned clothing treatment agent dispensing component, and compared with the clothing treatment device before the improvement, the present invention can improve the relative stability and connection reliability of the dispensing container and the storage container in the clothing treatment agent dispensing component, so that both the dispensing container and the storage container can slide stably relative to the main body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with a washing machine, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the detergent dispensing assembly of the washing machine of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a detergent dispensing assembly of a washing machine of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of

[0026] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the detergent dispensing assembly of the washing machine of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, although the following embodiments are explained in conjunction with a washing machine, this is not restrictive, and the technical solution of the present invention is also applicable to other clothing processing equipment, such as air washing equipment, shoe washing machines, and washing and drying machines, etc. Such changes in the application object do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "center", "upper", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] Based on the problems pointed out in the background technology that the connection reliability and stability of the split-type detergent dispensing assembly of the existing washing machine are poor, the present invention provides a detergent dispensing assembly for a washing machine and a washing machine, aiming to improve the relative stability and connection reliability of the dispensing container and the storage container in the detergent dispensing assembly, so that both the dispensing container and the storage container can slide stably relative to the main body of the washing machine.

[0032] Specifically, Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the washing machine of the present invention comprises a body and a dispensing mechanism fixedly connected to the body or integrally formed, and the laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly comprises a dispensing container 1, a storage container 2 and a docking mechanism 3, and the dispensing container 1 and the storage container 2 are both slidably connected to the dispensing mechanism on the body, and the docking mechanism 3 can engage the dispensing container 1 and the storage container 2 with each other and make the dispensing container 1 and the storage container 2 slide stably relative to the body as a whole. Among them, the docking mechanism 3 can be set on the dispensing container 1, or on the storage container 2, or on the dispensing mechanism, or a part is set on the dispensing container 1, and the other part is set on the storage container 2. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the setting position of the docking mechanism 3 in actual application, as long as the docking mechanism 3 can realize the docking engagement of the dispensing container 1 and the storage container 2 and make the dispensing container 1 and the storage container 2 slide relative to the body in an integral manner, the change of the setting position of the docking mechanism 3 does not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0033] Preferably, the docking mechanism 3 includes a first docking portion provided on the delivery container 1 and a second docking portion provided on the storage container 2, and the first docking portion and the second docking portion cooperate with each other to enable the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 to engage with each other. The first docking portion and the second docking portion may adopt the cooperation mode of the positioning pin 4 and the pin hole 5, or the cooperation mode of the claw and the slot, or the cooperation mode of the buckle. Those skilled in the art may flexibly set the specific structure and cooperation mode of the docking mechanism 3 in practical applications, as long as the docking mechanism 3 can realize the docking engagement of the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 and enable the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 to slide relative to the body in an integral manner. Such changes in the specific structure and cooperation mode of the docking mechanism 3 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0034] Preferably, continue to refer to Figures 1 to 4, the first docking part is a positioning pin 4, and the second docking part is a pin hole 5 matched with the positioning pin 4. That is, a positioning pin 4 is provided on the delivery container 1, and a pin hole 5 matched with the positioning pin 4 is provided on the storage container 2, so that the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 are docked, and the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 will not move in a direction perpendicular to their moving direction. Of course, as a change of the above embodiment, the first docking part is a pin hole 5, and the second docking part is a positioning pin 4 matched with the pin hole 5, that is, a pin hole 5 is provided on the delivery container 1, and a positioning pin 4 matched with the pin hole 5 is provided on the storage container 2. The implementation principle of this scheme is similar to the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here. In the above embodiment, the positioning pin 4 and the pin hole 5 preferably adopt a transition fit or an interference fit, so as to ensure that the relative movement of the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 can be limited after the positioning pin 4 and the pin hole 5 are docked, so that the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 can move stably relative to the body.

[0035] Specifically, in the above structure, the first docking part is fixedly connected to or integrated with the delivery container 1. Among them, the first docking part is fixedly connected to the delivery container 1 to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the components, and the first docking part is integrated with the delivery container 1 to facilitate the one-time molding of the mold. Similarly, the second docking part is fixedly connected to or integrated with the storage container 2, and the second docking part is fixedly connected to the storage container 2 to facilitate the installation and disassembly of the components, and the second docking part is integrated with the storage container 2 to facilitate the one-time molding of the mold.

[0036] Further preferably, the number of the first docking parts and the number of the second docking parts are both two, the first docking parts correspond to the second docking parts one by one, the two first docking parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the rear of the delivery container 1, and the two second docking parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the front of the storage container 2. In the description of the present invention, the side of the delivery container 1 facing the storage container 2 is the rear side, and the side of the storage container 2 facing the delivery container 1 is the front side. The delivery container 1 is pulled out of the main body toward the front side of the main body, and the delivery container 1 is pushed back into the main body toward the rear side of the main body. In a possible embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a positioning pin 4 is respectively arranged on both sides of the rear part of the delivery container 1, and a pin hole 5 is respectively arranged on both sides of the front part of the storage container 2. The positioning pins 4 and the pin holes 5 correspond to each other one by one and are plugged together, so that the left and right sides of the delivery container 1 and the left and right sides of the delivery container 1 can be docked and matched with each other, thereby improving the relative stability of the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2, so that both the delivery container 1 and the storage container 2 can move stably.

[0037] Preferably, if Figure 5 and 6As shown, a liquid outlet connector 6 is provided on the delivery container 1, and a liquid inlet connector 7 is provided on the storage container 2, and the liquid outlet connector 6 and the liquid inlet connector 7 are sealed and plugged through a sealing ring 8. Among them, the liquid outlet connector 6 can be fixedly connected to the delivery container 1 or set as one body, and the liquid inlet connector 7 can be fixedly connected to the storage container 2 or set as one body. In a possible embodiment, the inner diameter of the liquid outlet connector 6 is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the liquid inlet connector 7, and in the assembled state, the liquid inlet connector 7 is inserted into the liquid outlet connector 6. Of course, in another possible embodiment, the inner diameter of the liquid inlet connector 7 is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the liquid outlet connector 6, and in the assembled state, the liquid outlet connector 6 is inserted into the liquid inlet connector 7. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the size of the liquid outlet connector 6 and the size of the liquid inlet connector 7 in practical applications, as long as the liquid outlet connector 6 can be connected to the liquid inlet connector 7 and the liquid outlet connector 6 and the liquid inlet connector 7 can be sealed through the sealing ring 8.

[0038] Further preferably, the sealing ring 8 is configured as a barb structure to prevent the liquid outlet connector 6 and the liquid inlet connector 7 from being separated from each other. Figure 5 and 6 As shown, the barb structure is arranged obliquely, specifically, it is inclined toward the side (i.e., the rear side) of the delivery container 1 toward the storage container 2, so that the liquid outlet connector 6 and the liquid inlet connector 7 can be smoothly plugged in and installed. However, after the plug-in installation is completed, the liquid outlet connector 6 and the liquid inlet connector 7 can be prevented from moving away from each other, so as to improve the connection reliability of the liquid outlet connector 6 and the liquid inlet connector 7.

[0039] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothing treatment agent dispensing component for a clothing treatment device, characterized in that: The clothes treating device comprises a body, the clothes treating agent dispensing assembly comprises a dispensing container, a storage container and a docking mechanism, the dispensing container and the storage container are both slidably connected to the body, and the docking mechanism can engage the dispensing container and the storage container with each other and make the dispensing container and the storage container slide stably relative to the body as a whole; The docking mechanism comprises a first docking portion provided on the delivery container and a second docking portion provided on the storage container, wherein the first docking portion and the second docking portion cooperate with each other to enable the delivery container and the storage container to engage with each other; The delivery container is provided with a liquid outlet joint, and the storage container is provided with a liquid inlet joint. The liquid outlet joint and the liquid inlet joint are sealed and plugged via a sealing ring.

2. The laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first docking portion is a pin hole, and the second docking portion is a positioning pin matched with the pin hole.

3. The laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first docking portion is a positioning pin, and the second docking portion is a pin hole matched with the positioning pin.

4. The laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first docking portion is fixedly connected to the delivery container or is integrally formed therewith.

5. The laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second docking portion is fixedly connected to the storage container or is integrally formed therewith.

6. The laundry treatment agent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the first docking parts and the number of the second docking parts are both two, the first docking parts correspond to the second docking parts one by one, the two first docking parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the rear of the delivery container, and the two second docking parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the front of the storage container.

7. The clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing ring is configured as a barb structure to prevent the delivery container and the storage container from being separated from each other.

8. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry treating apparatus comprises the laundry treating agent dispensing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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