Detergent box assembly and washing machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a detergent box assembly and a washing machine. The detergent box assembly comprises: a detergent box, a dispensing box, a pop-up mechanism and a self-locking switch. The pop-up mechanism comprises: a sliding block, a first spring, a guide column and a slider box. The self-locking switch comprises at least two self-locking claws. When the dispensing box is in an unlocked state, the user only needs to push the dispensing box, and the dispensing box can drive the sliding block to move. The sliding block compresses the first spring and moves toward the automatic switch until it reaches a specified position and is clamped by the self-locking claw, so that the dispensing box enters a locked state. When the dispensing box needs to be opened, the user only needs to push the dispensing box to disengage the sliding block from the clamping of the self-locking claw, and the first spring recovers from the compressed state to pop out the dispensing box. The detergent box assembly of the present invention changes the design of the original pull-out detergent box and cancels the handle of the dispensing box, so that the appearance of the washing machine is more concise and beautiful, and the operation is more convenient without the need for manual control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a detergent box assembly 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] It can be seen that the existing technology still needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a detergent box assembly and a washing machine, aiming to improve 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 of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A detergent box assembly, comprising: a detergent box, a dispensing box, a pop-up mechanism and a self-locking switch, wherein the dispensing box is slidably disposed on the detergent box;

[0008] The ejection mechanism comprises: a sliding block, a first spring, a guide column and a slider box; the sliding block is connected to the dispensing box, a receiving cavity is provided in the middle of the sliding block, and the receiving cavity is connected to a through hole; one end of the first spring is sleeved on the outer edge of the guide column, and the other end abuts against the wall of the receiving cavity, so as to eject the dispensing box after the dispensing box is unlocked; the guide column is fixedly connected to the slider box after passing through the through hole, and the slider box is fixed relative to the detergent box;

[0009] The self-locking switch comprises at least two self-locking claws, which are symmetrically arranged. When the sliding block is located at a specified position, it is clamped by the two self-locking claws, and the dispensing box is in a locked state.

[0010] In a further preferred embodiment, the pop-up mechanism further includes: a slider cover, which covers the side of the slider box facing away from the dispensing box; a plurality of first clamping protrusions are provided on both sides of the slider box, and a plurality of second clamping protrusions extend downward on both sides of the slider cover, and the second clamping protrusions are provided with clamping grooves matched with the first clamping protrusions, and the slider box and the slider cover are clamped together by the cooperation of the first clamping protrusions and the clamping grooves.

[0011] In a further preferred embodiment, two clamping plates are spaced apart at one end of the slider box, and the self-locking switch is fixed between the two clamping plates; a clamping head is provided at one end of the sliding block facing the automatic switch, and when the sliding block is located at a specified position, the clamping head is clamped by two self-locking claws, and the dispensing box is in a locked state.

[0012] In a further preferred embodiment, a connecting protrusion extends downward from the sliding block, a clamping groove is provided in the middle of the distribution box, and the sliding block box and the distribution box are connected together through the connecting protrusion and the clamping groove.

[0013] In a further preferred embodiment, two clamping protrusions are symmetrically arranged at the middle of the distribution box, and the clamping groove is formed by the cooperation of the two clamping protrusions.

[0014] In a further preferred embodiment, the clamping groove is connected to a mounting groove which is narrow inside and wide outside.

[0015] In a further preferred embodiment, the detergent box assembly further comprises: a water inlet mechanism, wherein the water inlet mechanism comprises a water inlet plate, and the water inlet plate is detachably connected to the detergent box.

[0016] In a further preferred embodiment, a strip groove is provided in the middle of the water inlet plate, and the connecting protrusion passes through the strip groove and can slide along the strip groove.

[0017] In a further preferred embodiment, a water inlet pipe is provided at one end of the water inlet plate, and a lower cover plate is covered on the side facing the distribution box.

[0018] A washing machine comprises the detergent box assembly as described above. Thus, the washing machine can have all the features and effects of the detergent box assembly as described above, which will not be described in detail.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the detergent box assembly provided by the present invention, when the dispensing box is in the unlocked state (i.e., the open state), the user only needs to push the dispensing box, and the dispensing box can drive the sliding block to move, and the sliding block compresses the first spring and moves toward the automatic switch until it reaches the specified position and is clamped by the self-locking claw, so that the dispensing box enters the locked state; when the dispensing box needs to be opened, the user only needs to push the dispensing box to disengage the sliding block from the clamping of the self-locking claw, and the first spring recovers from the compressed state and drives the sliding block to move away from the automatic switch, so that the dispensing box can be opened; the pop-up detergent box assembly of the present invention changes the design of the original pull-out detergent box and eliminates the handle of the dispensing box, so that the appearance of the washing machine is more simple and beautiful, and it does not need to be controlled by hand, and the operation is more convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a detergent box assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the ejection mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding block used in the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of an automatic switch in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the slider box used in the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the slider box and the slider cover in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the sliding block and the distribution box in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of part A in the figure.

[0028] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the water inlet plate and the distribution box in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water inlet mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention provides a detergent box assembly and a washing machine. To make the purpose, technical solution and effect of the present invention clearer and more specific, the present invention is further described in detail 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.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the detergent box assembly provided by the present invention includes: a detergent box 100, a dispensing box 200, a pop-up mechanism 500 and a self-locking switch 400; wherein the dispensing box 200 is used to store detergent, and the detergent can be placed in the dispensing box 200 in advance when washing clothes. When the washing machine is filled with water, the detergent in the dispensing box 200 is impacted, and part or all of the detergent will be flushed into the detergent box 100 by the water, so that the detergent is diluted and dissolved in the detergent box 100 and then flows into the washing tub. The pop-up mechanism 500 cooperates with the self-locking switch 400 to switch the dispensing box 200 between a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0032] like Figure 2As shown, the ejection mechanism 500 includes: a sliding block 510, a first spring 520, a guide post 530 and a slider box 540. The sliding block 510 is disposed in the slider box 540, the guide post 530 penetrates the sliding block 510 and is fixedly connected to the slider box 540, one end of the first spring 520 is sleeved on the outer edge of the guide post 530, and the other end abuts against the wall of the accommodating cavity, so as to be compressed when the dispensing box 200 is in a locked state, and eject the dispensing box 200 after the dispensing box 200 is unlocked.

[0033] The sliding block 510 is connected to the distribution box 200, and a receiving cavity is opened in the middle, and the two ends of the receiving cavity are connected with through holes 514 (such as Figure 3 The guide column 530 passes through the through hole 514 and is fixedly connected to the slider box 540, and the slider box 540 is fixed relative to the detergent box 100.

[0034] Preferably, the sliding block 510 is provided with a clamping head 512 at one end facing the automatic switch 400. Figure 3 As shown, when the distribution box 200 reaches the specified position, the clamp head 512 will be clamped by two self-locking claws, and then the distribution box 200 will be locked. Specifically, the width of the end of the clamp head 512 is greater than the width of the connecting portion, and the connecting portion is connected to the body of the sliding block 510.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the self-locking switch 400, such as Figure 4 As shown, the self-locking switch 400 includes: a base 410, a second spring 420 and a self-locking claw 430. The two self-locking claws 430 are connected together through a connecting platform. When the sliding block 510 moves to abut the connecting platform, it will continue to push the connecting platform to move inside the base 410 and compress the second spring 420 (the distance between the two second claws 430 will shrink) until it moves to a specified position. When the user pushes the distribution box 200 again, the self-locking switch 400 will enter an unlocked state. The sliding block 510 will move away from the self-locking switch 400 under the push of the second spring 420 and the pull of the first spring 520 until it is reset to a natural state, and the distribution box 200 will enter an unlocked state (opened).

[0036] The detergent box assembly provided by the present invention has the following advantages: when the dispensing box is in an unlocked state (i.e., an open state), the user only needs to push the dispensing box, and the dispensing box can drive the sliding block to move. The sliding block compresses the first spring and moves toward the automatic switch until it reaches a specified position and is clamped by the self-locking claw, so that the dispensing box enters a locked state; when the dispensing box needs to be opened, the user only needs to push the dispensing box to disengage the sliding block from the clamping of the self-locking claw, and the first spring recovers from the compressed state and drives the sliding block to move away from the automatic switch, so that the dispensing box can be opened; the pop-up detergent box assembly of the present invention changes the design of the original pull-out detergent box and eliminates the handle of the dispensing box, so that the appearance of the washing machine is more concise and beautiful, and the operation is more convenient without the need for manual control.

[0037] Preferably, the sliding block 510 is provided with a connecting protrusion 511 (such as Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 5 ), the connecting protrusion 511 is used to clamp the distribution box 200 so that the distribution box 200 and the sliding block 510 move synchronously. Figure 5 As shown, the slider box 540 is provided with a strip-shaped through groove 541 , and the connecting protrusion 511 passes through the strip-shaped through groove 541 and is connected to the distribution box 200 .

[0038] Furthermore, two clamping plates 542 are spaced apart at one end of the slider box 540. Figure 5 As shown, the self-locking switch 400 is fixed between the two clamping plates 542 .

[0039] Preferably, the ejection mechanism 500 further includes a slider cover 550 (eg Figure 2 The slider cover 550 covers the side of the slider box 540 away from the distribution box 200; a plurality of first holding protrusions 548 (as shown in FIG. Figure 6 The slider cover 550 has a plurality of second retaining protrusions 558 extending downwardly from both sides (as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown), the second holding protrusion 558 is provided with a holding groove matched with the first holding protrusion 548, and the slider box 540 and the slider cover 550 are held together by the cooperation between the first holding protrusion 548 and the holding groove.

[0040] In a specific implementation, the first clamping protrusion 548 is provided with an inclined surface, which is inclined from top to bottom, and the second clamping protrusion 558 can be installed by pressing down along the inclined surface, which is convenient for assembly.

[0041] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a clamping groove is provided in the middle of the distribution box 200, and the clamping groove is formed by the cooperation of two clamping protrusions 201. Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the connecting protrusion 511 of the sliding block 510 is inserted into the clamping groove and connected with the distribution box 200; the clamping groove is connected to a mounting groove which is narrow inside and wide outside, so that the connecting protrusion 511 can be smoothly installed from the mounting groove.

[0042] According to another aspect of the present invention, the detergent box assembly further comprises: a water inlet mechanism 300, such as Fig. 9 As shown, the water inlet mechanism 300 includes a water inlet plate 310, and the water inlet plate 310 is detachably connected to the detergent box 100. Further, a strip groove 311 is opened in the middle of the water inlet plate 310, and the connecting protrusion 511 passes through the strip groove 311 and can slide along the strip groove 311.

[0043] Preferably, a water inlet pipe 320 is provided at one end of the water inlet plate 310. Fig.10 As shown, a lower cover plate 330 is covered on the side facing the distribution box 200 ; preferably, a plurality of water outlets 331 are provided on the side of the lower cover plate 330 facing the distribution box 200 .

[0044] In addition, the present invention also provides a washing machine, which includes the detergent box assembly as described above, so that the washing machine can have all the features and effects of the detergent box assembly as described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0045] 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 assembly, characterized in that: include: A detergent box, a dispensing box, a pop-up mechanism and a self-locking switch, wherein the dispensing box is slidably arranged on the detergent box; The ejection mechanism comprises: a sliding block, a first spring, a guide column and a slider box; the sliding block is connected to the dispensing box, a receiving cavity is provided in the middle of the sliding block, and the receiving cavity is connected to a through hole; one end of the first spring is sleeved on the outer edge of the guide column, and the other end abuts against the wall of the receiving cavity, so as to eject the dispensing box after the dispensing box is unlocked; the guide column is fixedly connected to the slider box after passing through the through hole, and the slider box is fixed relative to the detergent box; The self-locking switch comprises at least two self-locking claws, which are symmetrically arranged. When the sliding block is located at a specified position, it is clamped by the two self-locking claws, and the dispensing box is in a locked state; The ejection mechanism further includes: a slider cover, the slider cover covers the side of the slider box away from the dispensing box; a plurality of first clamping protrusions are arranged on both sides of the slider box, a plurality of second clamping protrusions extend downwardly from both sides of the slider cover, the second clamping protrusions are provided with clamping grooves adapted to the first clamping protrusions, and the slider box and the slider cover are clamped together by the cooperation of the first clamping protrusions and the clamping grooves; Two clamping plates are arranged at intervals at one end of the slider box, and the self-locking switch is fixed between the two clamping plates; a clamping head is arranged at one end of the sliding block facing the automatic switch, and when the sliding block is located at a specified position, the clamping head is clamped by two self-locking claws, and the distribution box is in a locked state.

2. The detergent box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding block is provided with a connecting protrusion extending downward, a clamping groove is provided in the middle of the distribution box, and the sliding block box and the distribution box are connected together through the connecting protrusion and the clamping groove.

3. The detergent box assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two clamping protrusions are symmetrically arranged in the middle of the distribution box, and the clamping groove is formed by the cooperation of the two clamping protrusions.

4. The detergent box assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping groove is connected to a mounting groove which is narrow inside and wide outside.

5. The detergent box assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detergent box assembly further includes a water inlet mechanism, wherein the water inlet mechanism includes a water inlet plate, and the water inlet plate is detachably connected to the detergent box.

6. The detergent box assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A strip groove is provided in the middle of the water inlet plate, and the connecting protrusion passes through the strip groove and can slide along the strip groove.

7. The detergent box assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe is arranged at one end of the water inlet plate, and a lower cover plate is covered on the side facing the distribution box.

8. A washing machine, characterized in that: Comprising the detergent box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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