Detergent box structure and washing machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a detergent box structure and a washing machine, the detergent box structure comprising: a detergent box, a dispensing box slidably arranged in the detergent box, a water inlet mechanism arranged on the upper part of the detergent box, a locking mechanism arranged on the water inlet mechanism, and a pop-up mechanism; one end of the pop-up mechanism is connected to the dispensing box, and the other end is connected to the locking mechanism; a locking hook is arranged on the locking mechanism, and a locking groove is arranged on the pop-up mechanism, when the locking hook is located in the locking groove, the dispensing box is locked in a closed position; when the locking hook leaves the locking groove, the dispensing box is driven by the pop-up mechanism to pop out of the detergent box. The pop-up detergent box structure of the present invention changes the design of the original pull-out detergent box, cancels the handle of the dispensing box, makes the appearance of the washing machine more concise and beautiful, does not need to be controlled by hand, and is more convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a detergent box structure and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a dispensing box is provided in the detergent box assembly. When washing clothes, detergent needs to be placed in the dispensing box in advance. When water enters the washing machine, the detergent in the dispensing box is impacted, so that the detergent is diluted and dissolved in the detergent box and then flows into the washing tub.

[0003] The current dispensing box is usually opened or closed by manually pulling, so a handle needs to be designed on the dispensing box to facilitate user operation. However, the user needs to pull the dispensing box when operating, which is laborious and inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art has defects and needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a detergent box structure and a washing machine in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, aiming to solve the problem that the dispensing box in the prior art requires the user to pull the handle, which is not convenient.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is as follows:

[0007] A detergent box structure, the detergent box structure comprising: a detergent box, a dispensing box slidably arranged in the detergent box, a water inlet mechanism arranged on the upper part of the detergent box, a locking mechanism arranged on the water inlet mechanism, and a pop-up mechanism; one end of the pop-up mechanism is connected to the dispensing box, and the other end is connected to the locking mechanism; a locking hook is provided on the locking mechanism, and a locking groove is provided on the pop-up mechanism, when the locking hook is located in the locking groove, the dispensing box is locked in a closed position; when the locking hook leaves the locking groove, the dispensing box is ejected from the detergent box driven by the pop-up mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes: a lock hook box fixedly connected to a side of the water inlet mechanism facing away from the detergent box, a lock hook member arranged in the lock hook box, and a lock hook cover adapted to the lock hook box.

[0009] Furthermore, the lock hook member includes: a lock rod, and a ring arranged at one end of the lock rod; the lock hook is arranged at the other end of the lock rod; a center column is arranged on the lock hook box, and the ring is sleeved on the center column and can rotate.

[0010] Furthermore, the pop-up mechanism includes: a guide column, a spring and a slider connected in sequence; the guide column is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the lock hook box, the lower end surface of the slider is provided with a holding block, the upper end surface of the distribution box is provided with a holding groove, and the holding block is held in the holding groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a strip-shaped transparent groove is provided on the water inlet mechanism, a guide rail is provided in the strip-shaped transparent groove along the sliding direction of the distribution box, and the sliding block passes through the strip-shaped transparent groove and can move along the guide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, a square through groove is provided on the lock hook box at a position corresponding to the lock hook, and the lock hook passes through the square through groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper end surface of the slider is provided with a guide groove for guiding the lock hook, and a locking column; the locking groove is opened on a side of the locking column away from the central column of the lock hook box, and the guide groove is communicated with the locking groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the guide groove comprises: a main groove, a branch inlet groove and a branch outlet groove which are interconnected.

[0015] Furthermore, one end of the spring is sleeved on the guide pillar, and the other end is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0016] The present invention also provides a washing machine, comprising the detergent box structure as described above.

[0017] The present invention provides a detergent box structure and a washing machine, comprising: a detergent box, a dispensing box slidably arranged in the detergent box, a water inlet mechanism arranged on the upper part of the detergent box, a locking mechanism arranged on the water inlet mechanism, and a pop-up mechanism; one end of the pop-up mechanism is connected to the dispensing box, and the other end is connected to the locking mechanism; a locking hook is arranged on the locking mechanism, and a locking groove is arranged on the pop-up mechanism, when the locking hook is located in the locking groove, the dispensing box is locked in a closed position; when the locking hook leaves the locking groove, the dispensing box is driven by the pop-up mechanism to pop out of the detergent box. The pop-up detergent box structure of the present invention changes the design of the original pull-out detergent box, cancels the handle of the dispensing box, makes the appearance of the washing machine more concise and beautiful, does not need to be controlled by hand, and is more convenient to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the detergent box structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the detergent box structure in the present invention in which the dispensing box is in an open state.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the detergent box structure in the present invention in which the dispensing box is in a closed state.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a slider in a preferred embodiment of the detergent box structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the dispensing box and the locking mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the detergent box structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Detergent box; 2. Dispensing box; 3. Water inlet mechanism; 4. Locking mechanism; 5. Pop-up mechanism; 21. Holding groove; 31. Guide rail; 41. Lock hook; 42. Lock hook box; 43. Lock hook cover; 411. Ring; 412. Lock rod; 413. Lock hook; 421. Center column; 51. Spring; 52. Slider; 53. Guide column; 521. Guide groove; 522. Locking column; 523. Holding block; 5211. Main groove; 5212. Branch inlet groove; 5213. Branch outlet groove; 5221. Locking groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer and more specific, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0027] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 The present invention provides a detergent box structure, comprising: a detergent box 1, a dispensing box 2, a water inlet mechanism 3, a locking mechanism 4, and a pop-up mechanism 5. The dispensing box 2 is slidably arranged in the detergent box 1, the water inlet mechanism 3 is arranged on the upper part of the detergent box 1, and the locking mechanism 4 is arranged on the water inlet mechanism 3. One end of the pop-up mechanism 5 is connected to the dispensing box 2, and the other end is connected to the locking mechanism 4.

[0028] Specifically, the front and upper parts of the detergent box 1 are open, and the water inlet mechanism covers the upper part of the detergent box 1 to form a cavity for accommodating the distribution box 2. The distribution box 2 is installed into the cavity from the opening of the front part of the detergent box 1 and can slide along the front-back direction of the detergent box 1. After the distribution box 2 is installed, its box body is located in the cavity, and the water inlet mechanism 3 sprays washing water to the distribution box 2 to dissolve or foam the detergent in the distribution box 2, and the detergent solution is discharged from the drain port set at the lower part of the detergent box 1.

[0029] The locking mechanism 4 of the present invention is provided with a locking hook 413, and the ejection mechanism 5 is provided with a locking groove 5221. When the locking hook 413 slides into the locking groove 5221 along the main groove 5211 and the branch groove 5212, the dispensing box 2 is locked in the closed position. Figure 3 When the lock hook 413 slides out of the locking groove 5221 along the branched groove 5213 and the main groove 5211, the dispensing box 2 is driven by the ejection mechanism 5 to eject the detergent box 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown. Therefore, the user can press the dispensing box 2 to make the lock hook 413 on the locking mechanism 4 leave the locking groove 5221, that is, unlock, and use the pop-up mechanism 5 to pop the dispensing box 2 out of the detergent box 1 so that the user can add detergent. After adding the detergent, push the dispensing box 2 back into the detergent box 1 so that the lock hook 413 on the locking mechanism 4 enters the locking groove 5221, that is, the locking mechanism 4 locks the dispensing box 2. The design of such a pop-up detergent box structure changes the design of the original pull-out detergent box structure, and the handle of the dispensing box 2 can be eliminated, making the appearance of the washing machine more concise and beautiful, without the need for manual control, and more convenient to operate, giving the user a new operating experience.

[0030] In one implementation, the locking mechanism 4 includes: a lock hook box 42, a lock hook member 41 and a lock hook cover 43. The lock hook box 42 is fixedly connected to a side of the water inlet mechanism 3 that is away from the detergent box 1, the lock hook member 41 is disposed in the lock hook box 42, and the lock hook cover 43 is adapted to and covers the lock hook box 42.

[0031] Furthermore, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the lock hook member 41 includes: a lock rod 412, a ring 411 and a lock hook 413, which are integrally arranged. The ring 411 is arranged at one end of the lock rod 412; the lock hook 413 is arranged at the other end of the lock rod 412. A central column 421 is arranged on the lock hook box 42, and the ring 411 is sleeved on the central column 421 and can rotate, specifically, can rotate back and forth around the central column 421 within a certain range.

[0032] In one implementation, the ejection mechanism 5 includes: a guide post 53, a spring 51 and a slider 52 connected in sequence. The guide post 53 is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the lock hook box 42, the lower end surface of the slider 52 is provided with a clamping block 523, the upper end surface of the dispensing box 2 is provided with a clamping groove 21, and the clamping block 523 is clamped in the clamping groove 21. The lock hook 413 can lock the slider 52. In other words, the guide post 53 on the ejection mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the lock hook box 42, and the slider 52 on the ejection mechanism 5 is detachably connected to the dispensing box 2. In this way, when the dispensing box 2 needs to be closed, it is only necessary to lock the slider 52 with the lock hook 413, so that the dispensing box 2 is locked in the closed position, and the spring 51 is also in a compressed state; when the dispensing box 2 needs to be opened, it is only necessary to unlock the lock hook 413 on the slider 52, and the slider 52 is separated from the lock hook member 41 under the elastic force of the spring 51, and the dispensing box 2 is ejected under the drive of the slider 52.

[0033] Furthermore, since a water inlet mechanism 3 is also provided between the dispensing box 2 and the locking mechanism 4, a strip-shaped transparent groove is provided on the water inlet mechanism 3, and a guide rail 31 is provided in the strip-shaped transparent groove along the sliding direction of the dispensing box 2 to guide the slider 52. The clamping block 523 on the lower end surface of the slider 52 passes through the strip-shaped transparent groove and can move along the guide rail 31. In other words, the slider 52 is provided above the guide rail 31. The end of the clamping block 523 away from the slider 52 is clamped in the clamping groove 21 on the dispensing box 2, and the clamping block 523 can be disengaged from the clamping groove 21 when the dispensing box 2 is pulled with a little force, so as to facilitate the disassembly of the dispensing box 2.

[0034] In one implementation, a square through slot is provided on the lock hook box 42 at a position corresponding to the lock hook 413, and the lock hook 413 passes through the square through slot. In this way, the lock hook 413 can be smoothly locked on the slider 52.

[0035] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, the upper end surface of the slider 52 is provided with a guide groove 521 and a locking column 522. The guide groove 521 is used to guide the lock hook 413, that is, to guide the lock hook 413 to reach the locking position. Since the ring 411 on the lock hook member 41 is rotatable, the lock hook 413 can smoothly enter the guide groove 521 and slide flexibly along the track of the guide groove 521. The locking groove 5221 is opened on the side of the locking column 522 away from the center column 421, and the guide groove 521 is connected to the locking groove 5221.

[0036] Specifically, the upper end surface of the slider 52 is provided with a guide groove 521, the guide groove 521 is open at the top, and the side facing the spring 51 is also open. A locking column 522 is provided in the guide groove 521, and the cross section of the locking column 522 is set to be triangular. The triangular edge of the locking column 522 away from the center column 421 is provided with a V-shaped groove, namely the locking groove 5221. When the user pushes the distribution box 2, the distribution box 2 drives the slider 52 to approach the locking mechanism 4. When the slider 52 reaches below the lock hook 413 of the locking mechanism 4, the lock hook 413 slides into the locking groove 5221 from the main groove 5211 and the branched inlet groove 5212. When the user pushes the distribution box 2 again, the lock hook 413 escapes from the locking groove 5221, slides out through the branched outlet groove 5213 and the main groove 5211, and the slider 52 drives the distribution box 2 to pop out under the elastic force of the spring 51. That is, the locking hook 413 can lock and unlock the sliding block 52 by moving in and out of the guide groove 521 back and forth.

[0037] In one implementation, in order to facilitate the smoothness of locking and unlocking, the guide groove 521 includes: a main groove 5211, a branch inlet groove 5212, and a branch outlet groove 5213 that are interconnected. The branch inlet groove 5212 and the branch outlet groove 5213 are respectively located on both sides of the locking column 522. In other words, the path to enter the locking groove 5221 is the main groove 5211 and the branch inlet groove 5212, and the path to leave the locking groove 5221 is the branch outlet groove 5213 and the main groove 5211. Specifically, in order for the lock hook 413 to smoothly enter the guide groove 521, the groove wall of the main groove 5211 is set as a trapezoidal groove wall with a large front end opening, so that the lock hook 413 can slide in or out smoothly. The rear end of the main groove 5211 is connected to the two branch grooves.

[0038] Since the ring 411 on the lock hook 41 can rotate around the central column 421, the lock hook 413 can freely follow the changes in the groove track. When the user pushes the dispensing box 2, the lock hook 413 enters the branch entry groove 5212 along the main groove 5211, and then smoothly slides into the locking groove 5211; when the user pushes the dispensing box 2 again, the lock hook 413 is pushed away from 5221 by the user, slides into the branch exit groove 5213, and then slides out of the main groove 5211 and detaches from the slider 52.

[0039] That is, the user pushes the dispensing box 2, the locking hook 413 leaves the locking column 522 on the slider 52, and exits the slider 52 from the branched out groove 5213, the slider 52 is unlocked and ejected from the detergent box 1 together with the dispensing box 2 by the spring 51. A proper amount of detergent is put into the ejected dispensing box 2, and after putting the detergent, when the user pushes the dispensing box 2 again to slide to the closed position, the locking hook 413 enters the locking groove 5221 along the main groove 5211 and the branched inlet groove 5212 in the slider 52, hooks the locking column 522, and the dispensing box 2 together with the slider 52 are locked in the closed position.

[0040] In one implementation, one end of the spring 51 is sleeved on the guide post 53 , and the other end is fixedly connected to the slider 52 .

[0041] The present invention also provides a washing machine, comprising the detergent box structure as described above; specifically as described above.

[0042] In summary, the present invention discloses a detergent box structure and a washing machine, comprising: a detergent box, a dispensing box slidably arranged in the detergent box, a water inlet mechanism arranged on the upper part of the detergent box, a locking mechanism arranged on the water inlet mechanism, and a pop-up mechanism; one end of the pop-up mechanism is connected to the dispensing box, and the other end is connected to the locking mechanism; a locking hook is arranged on the locking mechanism, and a locking groove is arranged on the pop-up mechanism, when the locking hook is located in the locking groove, the dispensing box is locked in a closed position; when the locking hook leaves the locking groove, the dispensing box is driven by the pop-up mechanism to pop out of the detergent box. The pop-up detergent box structure of the present invention changes the design of the original pull-out detergent box, cancels the handle of the dispensing box, makes the appearance of the washing machine more concise and beautiful, does not need to be controlled by hand, and is more convenient to operate.

[0043] It should be understood that the application of the present invention is not limited to the above examples. For ordinary technicians in this field, improvements or changes can be made based on the above description. All these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A detergent box structure, characterized in that: The detergent box structure comprises: a detergent box, a dispensing box slidably arranged in the detergent box, a water inlet mechanism arranged on the upper part of the detergent box, a locking mechanism arranged on the water inlet mechanism, and a pop-up mechanism; one end of the pop-up mechanism is connected to the dispensing box, and the other end is connected to the locking mechanism; a lock hook is arranged on the locking mechanism, and a locking groove is arranged on the pop-up mechanism. When the lock hook is located in the locking groove, the dispensing box is locked in a closed position; when the lock hook leaves the locking groove, the dispensing box is ejected from the detergent box driven by the pop-up mechanism; the locking mechanism comprises: a lock hook box fixedly connected to a side of the water inlet mechanism away from the detergent box, a lock hook member arranged in the lock hook box, and a lock hook cover adapted to the lock hook box; the lock hook member comprises: a lock rod, and a ring arranged at one end of the lock rod; the lock hook is arranged at the other end of the lock rod; a central column is arranged on the lock hook box, and the ring is sleeved on the central column and can rotate; the pop-up mechanism comprises: guide columns connected in sequence , spring and slider; the guide column is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the lock hook box, the lower end surface of the slider is provided with a clamping block, the upper end surface of the distribution box is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping block is clamped in the clamping groove; the upper end surface of the slider is provided with a guide groove for guiding the lock hook, and a locking column; the locking groove is opened on the side of the locking column away from the central column of the lock hook box, and the guide groove is connected to the locking groove; the guide groove includes: a main groove, a branch inlet groove and a branch outlet groove that are interconnected; the cross-section of the locking column is set to three The locking column is triangular in shape; a V-shaped locking groove is provided on the triangular edge of the locking column away from the center column; when the user pushes the dispensing box, the dispensing box drives the slider to approach the locking mechanism, and when the slider reaches under the locking hook of the locking mechanism, the locking hook slides into the locking groove from the main groove and the branch inlet groove; when the user pushes the dispensing box again, the locking hook disengages from the locking groove, slides out through the branch outlet groove and the main groove, and the slider drives the dispensing box to pop out under the elastic force of the spring; the groove wall of the main groove is set as a trapezoidal groove wall with a front end opening larger than a rear end opening.

2. The detergent box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet mechanism is provided with a strip-shaped transparent groove, a guide rail is provided in the strip-shaped transparent groove along the sliding direction of the distribution box, and the sliding block passes through the strip-shaped transparent groove and can move along the guide rail.

3. The detergent box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A square through slot is arranged on the lock hook box at a position corresponding to the lock hook, and the lock hook passes through the square through slot.

4. The detergent box structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the spring is sleeved on the guide post, and the other end is fixedly connected to the slide block.

5. A washing machine, characterized in that: It comprises the detergent box structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 4.

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