Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses a clothing processing device, comprising: a housing, the housing having a mounting surface; a detergent box, the detergent box being arranged in the housing, the detergent box having at least one detergent filling port; wherein the mounting surface is arranged at an angle relative to a horizontal plane, and the plane where the detergent filling port of the detergent box is located is at least partially substantially parallel to the mounting surface. According to the clothing processing device of an embodiment of the present invention, by arranging an inclined mounting surface on the housing, and arranging the detergent filling port of the detergent box substantially parallel to the mounting surface, it is convenient for the user to observe the detergent in the detergent box, and it is convenient for the user to replenish the detergent, avoiding the user from excessively bending down, lowering the head, pushing, and pulling, and improving the user's use experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the detergent box of a washing machine is usually arranged on the front side of the washing machine. When a user observes or replenishes the detergent, he needs to bend down or lower his head to pull it out, which is inconvenient to operate and there is room for improvement. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a laundry treatment device that is convenient for observing and replenishing detergent.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a clothing processing device includes: a housing having a mounting surface; a detergent box disposed in the housing, the detergent box having at least one detergent filling port; wherein the mounting surface is inclined relative to a horizontal plane, and a plane where the detergent filling port of the detergent box is located is at least partially substantially parallel to the mounting surface.

[0005] According to the clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, by arranging an inclined mounting surface on the housing and arranging the detergent filling port of the detergent box approximately parallel to the mounting surface, the user can observe the condition of the detergent in the detergent box and replenish the detergent, thereby avoiding excessive bending over, lowering the head, pushing and pulling, and improving the user's experience.

[0006] According to the laundry processing device of an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting surface extends gradually downward from the back to the front; the mounting surface is provided with an opening, and the detergent box is at least partially assembled in the opening; and it also includes a cover body, which is movably provided on the box assembly for opening and closing the opening.

[0007] According to the laundry processing device of an embodiment of the present invention, the detergent box comprises: a movable cavity, a delivery cavity for accommodating detergent is formed in the movable cavity, the detergent filling port is formed on the upper end surface of the movable cavity, and the upper end surface of the movable cavity is substantially parallel to the mounting surface.

[0008] According to the clothing processing device of an embodiment of the present invention, the detergent box also includes: a fixed cavity, which is arranged in the box body, and the fixed cavity defines a accommodating cavity with an open top, the open mouth of the accommodating cavity is located in the opening, and the open mouth is connected to the opening; the movable cavity is pullable in the accommodating cavity, and the pulling direction of the movable cavity is perpendicular to the installation surface.

[0009] In some examples, the method further includes: installing a crossbeam, wherein the crossbeam is connected to a front sealing door and / or a side panel of the box body, and the front portion of the fixed cavity is connected to the crossbeam.

[0010] In some examples, the front portion of the fixed cavity has a mounting protrusion, and the mounting crossbeam has a mounting hole that is plug-fitted with the mounting protrusion.

[0011] In some examples, there are plural mounting protrusions and plural mounting holes, and the plural mounting protrusions and the plural mounting holes are plug-fitted in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0012] In some examples, a flexible member is sleeved on the mounting protrusion, so that the mounting protrusion sleeved with the flexible member is interference fit with the mounting hole.

[0013] In some examples, the box body further includes: a mounting surface frame, a surface of the mounting surface frame facing outward forms the mounting surface, and the fixed cavity is fixedly connected to the mounting surface frame.

[0014] In some examples, the fixed cavity is provided with a mounting lug, the mounting lug is located adjacent to the open opening of the accommodating cavity, and the mounting lug is fixedly connected to the mounting surface frame via a fastener.

[0015] In some examples, it further includes: a supporting beam, wherein the supporting beam is disposed at the upper portion of the box body, and both ends of the supporting beam are connected to the two side panels of the box body.

[0016] In some examples, the rear portion of the mounting surface frame covers at least a portion of the supporting crossbeam, and the rear portion of the mounting surface frame is fixedly connected to the supporting crossbeam.

[0017] In some examples, the movable cavity has at least one delivery cavity, and the fixed cavity has at least one liquid flow channel. When the movable cavity and the fixed cavity are installed in place, at least one liquid flow channel is connected to at least one delivery cavity.

[0018] In some examples, the bottom of the active cavity has a delivery interface, and the delivery interface is suitable for being plugged into the liquid flow channel to connect the delivery cavity with the liquid flow channel.

[0019] In some examples, the liquid flow channel is located at the bottom of the fixed cavity, and the liquid flow channel is connected to the detergent delivery assembly of the laundry processing device through a connecting pipe.

[0020] In some examples, a connecting tube fixing member is provided on a side of the fixing cavity facing the delivery assembly, the connecting tube fixing member includes a plurality of fixing plates arranged at intervals, and the connecting tube is suitable for being clamped between two adjacent fixing plates.

[0021] In some examples, the detergent dispensing assembly is located at the rear of the detergent box and the detergent dispensing assembly is connected to the rear of the detergent box.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is located at a position closing the opening;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is located at an opening position;

[0026] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the movable cavity is in a removed state;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of the structure in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A top view of the structure shown in;

[0030] Figure 7 is along Figure 6 Sectional view along the midline BB;

[0031] Figure 8 is another partial structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 An exploded view of the structure shown;

[0033] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A magnified view of the structure in C;

[0034] Fig.11 yes Fig. 9 A magnified view of the structure in D;

[0035] Fig.12 is a schematic structural diagram of an installation beam according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 A magnified view of the structure in middle E;

[0037] Fig.14 is a schematic structural diagram of a front sealing door according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.15 is a schematic diagram of assembling a side panel and a supporting beam according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 A magnified view of the F structure in the middle;

[0040] Fig.17 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixed cavity according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 a side view of the structure shown;

[0042] Fig.19 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Reference numerals:

[0044] The laundry treatment device 100,

[0045] Box 10,

[0046] Front sealing door 11, clothing access opening 1101, front surface 1102, side surface 1103, matching flange 111, second bending portion 112, avoidance recess 1121, sixth connection hole 1122,

[0047] Side panel 12, second connection flange 121, fourth connection hole 1211, limiting hole 1212, support flange 122, plug hole 1222,

[0048] Mounting surface frame 13, mounting surface 1301, opening 131, matching recess 132,

[0049] Cover 14, top plate 15,

[0050] Install the crossbeam 20,

[0051] The cross beam body 21, the mounting hole 211, the annular reinforcement portion 212, the mounting recess 213, the mounting flange 214,

[0052] Connecting plate 22, first connecting flange 221, third connecting hole 2211, limiting hook 2212, reinforcing structure 23, pressing profile 24,

[0053] Support beam 30, support recess 31, first connection hole 311, plug-in portion 312, first bending portion 313, fifth connection hole 314,

[0054] Detergent box 40,

[0055] The fixing cavity 41, the containing cavity 411, the liquid flow channel 412, the mounting convex part 413, the flexible part 414, the mounting lug 415, the connecting pipe fixing part 416,

[0056] The movable cavity 42, the delivery interface 421, the delivery cover 422, the delivery cavity 423, the detergent filling port 424, the plane 4241 where the detergent filling port is located,

[0057] Connecting pipe 43,

[0058] Detergent dispensing assembly 50, liquid level detection component 51, protective rib 52, temporary storage cavity 53, positioning column 54,

[0059] Door assembly 60. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0061] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0062] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0063] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 19 A clothes treating apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0064] like Figure 1-Figure 19 As shown, a laundry processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing 10 and a detergent box 40, the housing 10 has a mounting surface 1301, the detergent box 40 is arranged in the housing 10, and the detergent box 40 has at least one detergent filling port 424, through which a user puts detergent into the detergent box 40.

[0065] The mounting surface 1301 is tilted relative to the horizontal plane. In this embodiment, the mounting surface 1301 gradually tilts downward from a side close to the center of the box body 10 to a side away from the center of the box body 10. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the mounting surface is gradually tilted downward from the back to the front; the plane 4241 where the detergent filling port 424 is located is at least partially roughly parallel to the mounting surface 1301, wherein the mounting surface 1301 may be an actual component, and the user may observe the detergent filling port 424 through the tilted mounting surface 1301, which is convenient for adding detergent, etc. The mounting surface 1301 may also be a virtual plane to better express the installation position of the detergent box 40, that is, after the detergent box 40 is installed, the plane 4241 where the detergent filling port 424 is located may be tilted relative to the horizontal plane, which is convenient for observing and replenishing detergent.

[0066] According to the clothing processing device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by setting an inclined mounting surface 1301 on the housing 10 and setting the detergent filling port 424 of the detergent box 40 approximately parallel to the mounting surface 1301, the user can observe the condition of the detergent in the detergent box 40, and the user can replenish the detergent, thereby avoiding excessive bending over, lowering the head, pushing and pulling, and other operations, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0067] Of course, the mounting surface 1301 can also be set on the side of the box body 10, and the mounting surface 1301 gradually extends downward from the side close to the center of the box body 10 to the side away from the center of the box body 10, so that the user can observe the detergent filling port 424 on the side of the box body 10.

[0068] like Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting surface 1301 is an actual component, and an opening 131 is provided on the mounting surface 1301. At least a part of the detergent box 40 is assembled in the opening 131. The laundry processing device 100 also includes a cover 14, which is provided on the housing 10. The cover 14 can move at the opening 131 to open or close the opening 131. That is, when it is not necessary to observe the detergent or replenish the detergent, the cover 14 can close the opening 131, thereby preventing dust and impurities from falling into the opening 131, while ensuring the aesthetic appearance. When it is necessary to observe the detergent or replenish the detergent, the cover 14 can be opened for operation. Preferably, the cover 14 is pivotally connected to the housing 10, thereby further improving the convenience of operation and preventing the cover 14 from being lost.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the detergent box 40 includes a movable cavity 42, a delivery cavity for accommodating detergent is formed in the movable cavity 42, and a detergent filling port 424 is formed on the upper end surface of the movable cavity 42, wherein the upper end surface of the movable cavity 42 is substantially parallel to the mounting surface 1301, thereby making the detergent filling port 424 located in a plane substantially parallel to the mounting surface 1301, and the user can observe the detergent filling port 424 through the inclined mounting surface 1301, and then observe the condition of the detergent, which is convenient for adding detergent, etc.

[0070] like Figure 7 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the detergent box 40 includes: a fixed cavity 41 and a movable cavity 42, the fixed cavity 41 is arranged in the box body 10, the fixed cavity 41 defines a accommodating cavity 411 with an open top, the open mouth of the accommodating cavity 411 is located in the opening 131, and the open mouth is connected to the opening 131, and the movable cavity 42 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 411, so that the detergent situation in the movable cavity 42 can be observed in time at the opening 131.

[0071] Furthermore, the movable cavity 42 can be pulled out and drawn in the accommodating cavity 411, and the pulling and drawing direction of the movable cavity 42 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, so that the movable cavity 42 can be taken in and out. For example, the movable cavity 42 can be taken out for cleaning, or repair and replacement, etc. At the same time, the user reduces the degree of bending when pulling and drawing, which is convenient for the user to operate, and further improves the user experience.

[0072] In some examples, the pulling direction of the active cavity 42 is perpendicular to the mounting surface 1301, that is, the extending direction of the active cavity 42 is perpendicular to the opening 131. The detergent situation in the active cavity 42 can be fully observed at the opening 131 without obstructing the line of sight. When pulling, the user can further reduce the degree of bending, thereby improving the convenience of user operation.

[0073] like Figure 5 and Fig. 9 As shown, in some examples, the clothing processing device 100 also includes a mounting beam 20, and the mounting beam 20 is connected to the front sealing door 11 of the box body 10, or the mounting beam 20 is connected to the side panel 12 of the box body 10, or a part of the mounting beam 20 is connected to the front sealing door 11, and a part of the mounting beam 20 is connected to the side panel 12, and the front part of the fixed cavity 41 is connected to the mounting beam 20, thereby achieving the fixation of the fixed cavity 41. In addition, the mounting beam 20 can also increase the strength of the box body 10, thereby further increasing the stability of the detergent box 40, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0074] like Fig.12 and Fig.17 As shown, in some examples, the front portion of the fixed cavity 41 has a mounting protrusion 413, and the mounting beam 20 has a mounting hole 211. The mounting protrusion 413 is plugged into the mounting hole 211, so that the fixed cavity 41 can be fixed on the mounting beam 20. The plug-in assembly is simple and convenient for the assembler to operate.

[0075] In some examples, there are multiple mounting protrusions 413 and multiple mounting holes 211, and the multiple mounting holes 211 can be arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, the multiple mounting holes 211 can also be arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and the multiple mounting holes 211 can also be arranged at intervals in a direction inclined to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. It is also possible that some of the multiple mounting holes 211 are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and some are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. The multiple mounting holes 211 form multiple rows and columns, and the multiple mounting protrusions 413 and the multiple mounting holes 211 are plugged in one-to-one to further improve the stability of the fixation of the detergent box 40.

[0076] In some examples, the edge of the mounting hole 211 has an annular reinforcement portion 212, which extends axially along the hole. When the mounting protrusion 413 is inserted into the mounting hole 211, the annular reinforcement portion 212 can support the mounting protrusion 413, thereby fixing the front portion of the fixed cavity 41 on the mounting beam 20.

[0077] like Fig.18As shown, in some examples, a flexible member 414 is sleeved on the mounting protrusion 413, and the mounting protrusion 413 sleeved with the flexible member 414 is interference fit with the mounting hole 211. Through the cooperation between the flexible member 414 and the mounting hole 211, the reliability of fixation can be guaranteed, and a buffering effect can be played when the clothing processing device 100 vibrates, thereby avoiding collision or friction that may cause damage to the detergent box 40.

[0078] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, in some examples, the box body 10 also includes: a mounting surface frame 13, the surface of the mounting surface frame 13 facing outward forms a mounting surface 1301, that is, the outer surface of the mounting surface frame 13 forms an inclined surface, and the fixed cavity 41 is fixedly connected to the mounting surface frame 13 to further improve the stability of the fixed cavity 41, wherein the fixed cavity 41 and the mounting surface frame 13 can be fixed by snapping, or by plugging, or can be fastened by riveting, bolting, or the like.

[0079] like Figure 4 and Fig.17 As shown, in some examples, the fixed cavity 41 is provided with a mounting lug 415, and the mounting lug 415 is located at the open mouth adjacent to the accommodating cavity 411, and the mounting lug 415 is fixedly connected to the mounting surface frame 13 by fasteners, that is, the mounting surface frame 13 can be fixed to the edge of the accommodating cavity 411, which does not occupy the space of the accommodating cavity 411, increases the detergent holding capacity, and can also improve the stability of the fixation.

[0080] Among them, a part of the mounting surface frame 13 is recessed downward to form a matching recess 132, the opening 131 is located on the matching recess 132, the upper part of the fixed cavity 41 cooperates with the matching recess 132, and the cover body 14 is movably connected to the mounting surface frame 13. When the cover body 14 closes the opening 131, the cover body 14 is located in the matching recess 132, thereby avoiding the cover body 14 from bulging outward and improving the aesthetics of the structure. At the same time, the matching recess 132 and the fixed cavity 41 are integrally arranged to avoid exposure of fasteners, etc., thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the structure, avoiding fasteners from scratching users, and further improving the user experience.

[0081] In some examples, the mounting lugs 415 may include multiple (two or more) lugs spaced apart along the periphery of the open opening of the accommodating cavity 411 to connect and fix the mounting surface frame 13 to multiple positions of the fixed cavity 41 to improve the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0082] like Fig.15 and Fig.16As shown, in some examples, the clothing processing device 100 also includes: a supporting beam 30, which is arranged on the upper part of the box body 10, and the two ends of the supporting beam 30 can be connected to the two side panels 12 of the box body 10. By setting the supporting beam 30, the connectivity between the two side panels 12 can be increased, thereby enhancing the strength and stability of the box body 10.

[0083] like Figure 8 As shown, in some examples, the rear portion of the mounting surface frame 13 covers at least a portion of the supporting crossbeam 30, and the rear portion of the mounting surface frame 13 is fixedly connected to the supporting crossbeam 30, thereby enabling the mounting surface frame 13 to be fixed, thereby avoiding the problem of unreliable connection between the mounting surface frame 13 and the side panel 12 of the box body 10 and the like, and further enhancing the structural strength of the mounting surface frame 13 and the box body 10 through the supporting crossbeam 30, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure.

[0084] In some examples, the movable cavity 42 has at least one delivery cavity 423 (the delivery cavity 423 can be a storage space for clothing treatment agent), and the fixed cavity 41 has at least one liquid flow channel 412. When the movable cavity 42 and the fixed cavity 41 are installed in place, at least one liquid flow channel 412 is connected to at least one delivery cavity 423.

[0085] That is to say, the movable cavity 42 may have a delivery cavity 423, and the fixed cavity 41 may have a liquid flow channel 412. When the movable cavity 42 and the fixed cavity 41 are installed in place, the delivery cavity 423 is connected with the liquid flow channel 412; or the fixed cavity 41 may have multiple liquid flow channels 412, and the movable cavity 42 defines multiple delivery cavities 423. When the movable cavity 42 and the fixed cavity 41 are installed in place, the multiple delivery cavities 423 are connected with the multiple liquid flow channels 412 in a one-to-one correspondence; or the fixed cavity 41 may have multiple liquid flow channels 412, and the movable cavity 42 includes a corresponding multiple, each movable cavity 42 is defined with a delivery cavity 423, and when the movable cavity 42 and the fixed cavity 41 are installed in place, the multiple delivery cavities 423 are connected with the multiple liquid flow channels 412 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0086] like Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, in some examples, the bottom of the movable cavity 42 has a delivery interface 421, and the delivery interface 421 is suitable for being plugged into the liquid flow channel 412 to connect the delivery cavity 423 with the liquid flow channel 412. It can be understood that the delivery interface 421 has a liquid flow prevention structure, such as a plugging piece with a spring. When the movable cavity 42 is separated from the fixed cavity 41, the delivery interface 421 is not plugged into the liquid flow channel 412. The plugging piece blocks the delivery interface 421 under the action of the spring to prevent the detergent from leaking from the delivery interface 421. After the movable cavity 42 and the fixed cavity 41 are installed in place, the plugging piece can be pushed by the structural member in the liquid flow channel 412, so that the delivery cavity 423 is connected with the liquid flow channel 412 to realize the circulation of detergent. Of course, the liquid flow prevention structure is not limited to this, and it is specifically determined according to the actual situation.

[0087] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in some examples, a detergent filling port 424 and a dispensing cover 422 are provided on the top of the movable cavity 42. The detergent filling port 424 is connected to the dispensing cavity 423. The dispensing cover 422 is used to open and close the detergent filling port 424. That is to say, the user can dispense detergent or softener through the upper part of the movable cavity 42 to accommodate the detergent to the greatest extent. By setting the dispensing cover 422, the detergent can be dispensed without taking out the movable cavity 42. At the same time, the dispensing cover 422 can also prevent the detergent from splashing out when the movable cavity 42 is pulled out.

[0088] The plane where the dispensing cover 422 is located is parallel to the mounting surface 1301, and the user can take out and put the dispensing cover 422 through the opening 131 of the mounting surface 1301, which is convenient for the user to operate, and it is also convenient to observe the detergent in the dispensing cavity 423 through the detergent filling port 424. The dispensing cover 422 can also be a transparent cover, so that the amount of detergent can be observed in time without removing the dispensing cover 422.

[0089] In some examples, the liquid flow channel 412 is located at the bottom of the fixed cavity 41, and the liquid flow channel 412 is connected to the detergent dispensing component 50 of the clothing processing device 100 through the connecting pipe 43. The detergent can flow into the liquid flow channel 412 under the action of its own gravity, and then flow into the detergent dispensing component 50, thereby realizing automatic dispensing of detergent.

[0090] In some examples, a connecting tube fixing part 416 is provided on one side of the fixed cavity 41 facing the delivery assembly. The connecting tube fixing part 416 includes a plurality of spaced fixing plates. The connecting tube 43 is suitable to be arranged between two adjacent fixing plates. The two fixing plates can clamp the connecting tube 43. For example, the fixing plates and the connecting tube 43 have an interference fit to improve the stability of the connecting tube 43. Of course, the fixing plates can also contact and fit with the connecting tube 43, that is, they only play a role of fixing the position of the connecting tube 43, thereby avoiding deformation of the connecting tube 43 and affecting the service life of the connecting tube 43.

[0091] like Figure 7 As shown, in some examples, the detergent dispensing assembly 50 is located behind the detergent box 40, and the detergent dispensing assembly 50 is connected to the rear of the detergent box 40, the detergent dispensing assembly 50 has a temporary storage chamber 53, the detergent in the dispensing chamber 423 flows into the temporary storage chamber 53 through the liquid flow channel 412, the temporary storage chamber 53 has a liquid level detection component 51, each liquid level detection component 51 has a positive pole and a negative pole, the positive pole is surrounded by a protective rib 52, the negative pole is surrounded by a protective rib 52, and the lower ends of the positive pole and the negative pole extend into the temporary storage chamber 53.

[0092] When there is liquid in the temporary storage chamber 53, the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column are in contact with the liquid, so that the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column can be conductive, so that the current information can be detected. When there is no liquid in the temporary storage chamber 53, the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column cannot be conductive, so that the current information cannot be detected. Based on this, the liquid level in the temporary storage chamber 53 or the presence or absence of liquid in the temporary storage chamber 53 can be judged according to whether the current information can be detected, thereby ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the detection result. By detecting the detergent in the temporary storage chamber 53 and directly observing the detergent in the detergent box 40, the retention status of the detergent can be obtained more accurately, and faults in the detergent flow path can also be judged.

[0093] In addition, since the temporary storage cavity 53 does not move, the risk of wiring obstruction or wiring breakage is avoided, the accuracy and reliability of the detection result are guaranteed, and the service life of the detergent dispensing component 50 is increased; by providing the protective ribs 52, the liquid level detection component 51 can be protected to prevent the liquid level detection component 51 from touching other structures or getting damp, which would affect the detection effect; the protective ribs 52 can also limit the liquid level detection component 51 to prevent the movement of the liquid level detection component 51 from affecting the detection effect, thereby improving the user experience and improving the market competitiveness of the product.

[0094] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 19 , a specific embodiment of the clothes treating apparatus 100 according to the present invention is described.

[0095] The laundry processing apparatus 100 includes a cabinet assembly, a door assembly 60 , a dispensing device and a barrel assembly. The cabinet assembly includes a cabinet 10 , the barrel assembly is disposed in the cabinet 10 , and the dispensing device includes a detergent box 40 and a detergent dispensing assembly 50 .

[0096] The box body 10 includes a front door 11, a side panel 12, a top panel 15 and a mounting surface frame 13, etc. The front door 11 is arranged on the front side of the side panel 12, and the front door 11 has a clothing access opening 1101, and the door body assembly 60 is arranged at the clothing access opening 1101; the top panel 15 is arranged on the upper side of the side panel 12.

[0097] The mounting surface frame 13 covers the top of the front sealing door 11, and a control panel, an operation panel, etc. can be installed in the mounting surface frame 13. The upper surface of the mounting surface frame 13 forms a mounting surface 1301, and the mounting surface 1301 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane. Specifically, the mounting surface 1301 extends gradually downward from the back to the front, and the upper surface of the mounting surface frame 13 is provided with a downwardly recessed matching recess 132. The matching recess 132 has an opening 131 that penetrates the mounting surface frame 13 in the up and down directions. The position of the opening 131 corresponds to the position of the detergent box 40, that is, at least a part of the detergent box 40 is assembled in the opening 131.

[0098] A cover 14 is also provided at the opening 131 , and the cover 14 is movably connected to the mounting surface frame 13 . When the cover 14 closes the opening 131 , the cover 14 is located in the matching recess 132 , thereby preventing the cover 14 from bulging outwards and improving the aesthetics of the structure.

[0099] The box assembly also includes a mounting crossbeam 20, which is combined with the following Figure 5-Figure 14 A mounting beam 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0100] The cross section of the installation beam 20 in the horizontal plane (a cross section perpendicular to the up and down direction) is similar to the cross section of the front sealing door 11, and the installation beam 20 includes a beam body 21 and two oppositely arranged connecting plates 22. The length direction of the beam body 21 extends in the left-right direction, and the height direction of the beam body 21 extends in the up-down direction. The beam body 21 is arranged at the rear side of the front sealing door 11, and the connecting plate 22 is arranged between the beam body 21 and the side panel 12. The connecting plate 22 extends in the front-to-back direction. The rear sides of the two connecting plates 22 cooperate with the corresponding side panels 12, and the front ends of the two connecting plates 22 are respectively connected to the two ends of the beam body 21 (such as Fig.12 The left end and the right end as shown are connected, and the beam body 21 and the connecting plate 22 can be an integrally formed part to ensure the structural strength of the installed beam 20.

[0101] A portion of the front side surface of the beam body 21 is recessed backward to form a mounting recess 213, and a detergent box mounting portion is provided in the mounting recess 213. The detergent box mounting portion can be a mounting hole 211 that passes through the mounting recess 213. The hole edge of the mounting hole 211 also has an annular reinforcement portion 212 to reinforce the mounting hole 211.

[0102] The crossbeam body 21 has a reinforcing structure 23, which forms a groove extending roughly along its length direction. The lower part of the crossbeam body 21 has a pressing profile 24 that is consistent with the edge shape of the clothing access opening 1101. The reinforcing structure 23 forms an arc at the pressing profile 24. Therefore, when the crossbeam 20 is installed, the clothing access opening 1101 will not interfere with the installation crossbeam 20. At the same time, the pressing profile 24 can also enhance the structural strength of the installation crossbeam 20, further ensuring the stability of the overall structure.

[0103] Furthermore, the top of the cross beam body 21 has a mounting flange 214, and the top of the front cover door 11 has a matching flange 111, wherein the mounting flange 214 and the matching flange 111 both extend toward the side panel 12, and the length direction of the mounting flange 214 and the matching flange 111 are both along the Fig.10 The width direction of the mounting flange 214 and the matching flange 111 are both along Fig.10 As shown, the mounting flange 214 and the matching flange 111 extend in the front-to-back direction, and are suitable for being connected by a first fastener. The first fastener connects the mounting flange 214 and the matching flange 111 along the up-down direction. The first fastener will not be subjected to shear force, thereby ensuring the structural strength and stability of the first fastener, and further ensuring the stability of the installation of the beam body 21.

[0104] The upper surface of the connecting plate 22 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane. Specifically, the upper surface of the connecting plate 22 gradually extends downward from away from the beam body 21 to close to the beam body 21. The front side of the connecting plate 22 can be directly flush with the two ends of the beam body 21, thereby facilitating the installation of the detergent box 40 or the mounting surface frame 13, etc.

[0105] The rear end of each connecting plate 22 has a first connecting flange 221 extending outward, and the first connecting flange 221 has a third connecting hole 2211 and a limiting hook 2212. The connecting plate 22 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart reinforcing structures 23, and the reinforcing structures 23 form convex ribs extending along the width direction of the connecting plate 22, and the rear end of the convex ribs extends to the first connecting flange 221.

[0106] Among them, the front side of the side panel 12 has a second connecting flange 121 extending inward, and the second connecting flange 121 has a fourth connecting hole 1211 and a limiting hole 1212, the third connecting hole 2211 corresponds to the position of the fourth connecting hole 1211, the limiting hook 2212 corresponds to the position of the limiting hole 1212, and the limiting hook 2212 can be located between the two third connecting holes 2211.

[0107] When the connecting plate 22 is installed, the limiting hook 2212 extends into the limiting hole 1212, and the connecting plate 22 moves downward, so that the edge of the limiting hole 1212 is clamped in the clamping groove to achieve the effect of preliminary positioning; then the third connecting hole 2211 is fastened and connected with the corresponding fourth connecting hole 1211 through fasteners to achieve the firm fixation of the installation beam 20. The installation beam 20 is fixed by fastening after positioning, which improves the convenience of operation and ensures the stability after fixation.

[0108] Furthermore, the rear end of the front sealing door 11 has a second bending portion 112, and a portion of the second bending portion 112 is recessed forward to form an avoidance recess 1121. The first connecting flange 221 is located between the avoidance recess 1121 and the second connecting flange 121. The avoidance recess 1121 can avoid the first connecting flange 221 to facilitate assembly, and at the same time can limit the displacement of the first connecting flange 221 to prevent the installation beam 20 from moving.

[0109] The box assembly also includes a supporting beam 30, which is combined with Figure 5-Figure 16 A support beam 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0110] The length direction of the supporting beam 30 is along Fig.15 The width direction of the supporting beam 30 extends in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. Fig.15 The supporting cross beam 30 extends in the front-to-rear direction as shown in FIG. 1 , and the supporting cross beam 30 is disposed on the upper portion of the side panel 12 , and both ends of the supporting cross beam 30 are supported on the side panel 12 . The specific structure and assembly are as follows.

[0111] Both ends of the support beam 30 have downwardly recessed support recesses 31, and the support recesses 31 are provided with a first connecting hole 311 and a plug-in portion 312 extending downward. The tops of the two side panels 12 have supporting flanges 122 extending toward each other, and the supporting flanges 122 are provided with a second connecting hole and a plug-in hole 1222. When the support beam 30 is installed, the plug-in portion 312 is first plugged into the plug-in hole 1222 to achieve preliminary positioning of the support beam 30, and then the first connecting hole 311 and the second connecting hole are fastened and connected by fasteners to achieve firm fixation of the support beam 30. Fixing the support beam 30 by fastening after positioning improves the convenience of operation and ensures stability after fixation.

[0112] By providing the supporting crossbeam 30 , the connectivity between the two side panels 12 can be increased, thereby enhancing the strength and stability of the box body 10 .

[0113] Furthermore, the front end of the support recess 31 has a first bent portion 313 extending upward, the first bent portion 313 has a fifth connection hole 314, the top of the second bent portion 112 of the front sealing door 11 has a sixth connection hole 1122, the fifth connection hole 314 and the sixth connection hole 1122 are fixedly connected by fasteners, so that the support beam 30 and the front sealing door 11 are connected. In addition, the lower part of the front sealing door 11 cooperates with the side panel 12, so that the front sealing door 11 is assembled with the support beam 30 and the side panel 12 at the same time, so that the two sides and the upper end of the front sealing door 11 are fixed, the stability of the installation of the front sealing door 11 is improved, and then the overall structural strength is improved, wherein the fasteners here can be bolts.

[0114] In addition, the rear portion of the mounting surface frame 13 covers a portion of the supporting crossbeam 30, and the rear portion of the mounting surface frame 13 is fixedly connected to the supporting crossbeam 30, and the front cover of the mounting surface frame 13 is arranged on the front sealing door 11, thereby achieving the fixation of the mounting surface frame 13. This can not only avoid the problem of unreliable connection between the mounting surface frame 13 and the side panel 12 of the box body 10 and other structures, but also strengthen the structural strength of the mounting surface frame 13 and the box body 10 through the supporting crossbeam 30, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure.

[0115] After the mounting surface frame 13 is fixed, the top plate 15 is covered above the supporting beam 30, and the top plate 15 can cooperate with the supporting beam 30, and the top plate 15 can also cooperate with the side panel 12, thereby avoiding the supporting beam 30 from being exposed and ensuring the beauty of the structure.

[0116] Combine the following Figure 3-Figure 19 The structure and installation of the detergent box 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention are described.

[0117] The detergent box 40 includes a fixed cavity 41 and a movable cavity 42. The fixed cavity 41 defines a accommodating cavity 411 with an open top. The open mouth of the accommodating cavity 411 is located in the opening 131, and the open mouth is communicated with the opening 131. The movable cavity 42 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 411, so that the user can observe the detergent situation in the movable cavity 42 in time at the opening 131.

[0118] In some examples, the fixed cavity 41 has a plurality of liquid flow channels 412, which are located at the bottom of the fixed cavity 41. The liquid flow channels 412 are connected to the detergent dispensing assembly 50 of the clothing processing device 100 through the connecting pipe 43. The detergent can flow into the liquid flow channels 412 under the action of its own gravity, and then flow into the detergent dispensing assembly 50, thereby realizing automatic dispensing of the detergent.

[0119] In some examples, the rear side of the fixed cavity 41 has a connecting tube fixing member 416, and the connecting tube fixing member 416 includes a plurality of spaced fixing plates, and the connecting tube 43 is suitable for being arranged between two adjacent fixing plates, and the two fixing plates can clamp the connecting tube 43, for example, the fixing plate and the connecting tube 43 have an interference fit to improve the stability of the connecting tube 43; of course, the fixing plate can also be in contact with the connecting tube 43, that is, it only plays a role in fixing the position of the connecting tube 43, thereby avoiding deformation of the connecting tube 43 and affecting the service life of the connecting tube 43.

[0120] In some examples, the active cavity 42 can be pulled out in the accommodating cavity 411, and the pulling direction of the active cavity 42 is perpendicular to the mounting surface 1301, so that the active cavity 42 can be taken out and put in, for example, the active cavity 42 can be taken out for cleaning, or repair and replacement, etc. At the same time, when pulling out, the user reduces the degree of bending over, which is convenient for the user to operate, further improving the user's experience. In addition, the user can fully observe the detergent in the active cavity 42 at the opening 131, and there will be no problem of obstructing the line of sight.

[0121] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in some examples, the movable cavity 42 defines a plurality of delivery cavities 423, and each delivery cavity 423 has a delivery interface 421 at the bottom. The delivery interface 421 is suitable for being plugged into the liquid flow channel 412 to connect the delivery cavity 423 with the liquid flow channel 412. It can be understood that the delivery interface 421 has a liquid flow prevention structure, such as a sealing member with a spring. When the movable cavity 42 is separated from the fixed cavity 41, the delivery interface 421 is not plugged into the liquid flow channel 412. The sealing member blocks the delivery interface 421 under the action of the spring to prevent detergent from leaking out of the delivery interface 421. After the movable cavity 42 and the fixed cavity 41 are installed in place, the sealing member can be pushed by the structural member in the liquid flow channel 412, so that the multiple delivery cavities 423 are connected with the multiple liquid flow channels 412 one by one, thereby realizing the circulation of detergent.

[0122] Furthermore, a detergent filling port 424 and a dispensing cover 422 are provided on the top of the movable cavity 42. The detergent filling port 424 is connected to the dispensing cavity 423. The dispensing cover 422 is used to open and close the detergent filling port 424. That is to say, the user can dispense detergent or softener through the upper part of the movable cavity 42 to accommodate the detergent to the greatest extent. By setting the dispensing cover 422, the detergent can be dispensed without taking out the movable cavity 42. At the same time, the dispensing cover 422 can also prevent the detergent from splashing out when the movable cavity 42 is pulled out.

[0123] The plane 4241 where the detergent filling port 424 is located is parallel to the mounting surface 1301, and the user can take out and put the dispensing cover 422 through the opening 131 of the mounting surface 1301, which is convenient for the user to operate and also convenient for observing the detergent in the dispensing cavity 423 through the detergent filling port 424. The dispensing cover 422 can also be a transparent cover, so that the amount of detergent can be observed in time without removing the dispensing cover 422.

[0124] When the detergent box 40 is installed, the fixing of the detergent box 40 is achieved by installing the fixing cavity 41 in the box body 10. The specific fixing structure is as follows: the front part of the fixing cavity 41 has a mounting protrusion 413, and the mounting protrusion 413 cooperates with the mounting hole 211 on the beam body 21. Specifically, the mounting protrusion 413 is inserted into the mounting hole 211, and the annular reinforcement part 212 at the mounting hole 211 can support the mounting protrusion 413, so that the front part of the fixing cavity 41 is fixed on the mounting beam 20.

[0125] Furthermore, a flexible member 414 is sleeved on the mounting protrusion 413, and the mounting protrusion 413 sleeved with the flexible member 414 is interference fit with the mounting hole 211. Through the cooperation between the flexible member 414 and the mounting hole 211, it can not only ensure the reliability of fixation, but also play a buffering role when the clothing processing device 100 vibrates, avoiding collision or friction that causes damage to the detergent box 40, etc., and the plug-in assembly method is simple and convenient for the assembler to operate.

[0126] like Fig.17 As shown, the fixed cavity 41 is provided with a mounting lug 415, and the mounting lug 415 is located at the open mouth adjacent to the accommodating cavity 411. The mounting lug 415 may include two mounting lugs 415, and the two mounting lugs 415 are relatively arranged on the left and right sides of the open mouth of the accommodating cavity 411. The mounting lug 415 is integrally arranged with the mounting surface frame 13 through fasteners, so that the upper part of the fixed cavity 41 is fixed, thereby further improving the stability of the fixed cavity 41.

[0127] Furthermore, the rear of the fixed cavity 41 also has a mounting protrusion, and the detergent dispensing assembly 50 is located at the rear of the detergent box 40. The detergent dispensing assembly 50 also has a mounting hole, thereby plugging and fitting the rear of the fixed cavity 41 with the detergent dispensing assembly 50. Of course, the rear of the fixed cavity 41 and the detergent dispensing assembly 50 can also be fitted with a clearance, or can be fitted through other connection methods.

[0128] like Fig.11 and Fig.19 As shown, in some examples, the top of the detergent dispensing assembly 50 has a positioning column 54 , and the positioning column 54 can be fixedly connected to the supporting beam 30 by fasteners to improve the stability of the detergent dispensing assembly 50 .

[0129] In a further example, the detergent dispensing assembly 50 is connected to the rear of the detergent box 40, and the detergent dispensing assembly 50 has a temporary storage chamber 53. The detergent in the dispensing chamber 423 flows into the temporary storage chamber 53 through the liquid flow channel 412. The temporary storage chamber 53 has a liquid level detection component 51. Each liquid level detection component 51 has a positive pole and a negative pole. The positive pole is surrounded by a protective rib 52, and the negative pole is surrounded by a protective rib 52. The lower ends of the positive pole and the negative pole extend into the temporary storage chamber 53.

[0130] When there is liquid in the temporary storage chamber 53, the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column are in contact with the liquid, so that the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column can be conductive, so that the current information can be detected. When there is no liquid in the temporary storage chamber 53, the positive electrode column and the negative electrode column cannot be conductive, so that the current information cannot be detected. Based on this, the liquid level in the temporary storage chamber 53 or the presence or absence of liquid in the temporary storage chamber 53 can be judged according to whether the current information can be detected, thereby ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the detection result. By detecting the detergent in the temporary storage chamber 53 and directly observing the detergent in the detergent box 40, the retention status of the detergent can be obtained more accurately, and faults in the detergent flow path can also be judged.

[0131] Other structures and operations of the laundry processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0132] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature.

[0133] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0134] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A box body, wherein the box body has a mounting surface; A detergent box, the detergent box is arranged in the box body, and the detergent box has at least one detergent filling port; The mounting surface is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, the mounting surface gradually extends downward from a side close to the center of the box body to a side away from the center of the box body, and the plane where the detergent filling port of the detergent box is located is at least partially substantially parallel to the mounting surface; The mounting surface extends gradually downward from the back to the front; the mounting surface is provided with an opening, and the detergent box is at least partially assembled in the opening; It also includes a cover body, which is movably disposed on the box assembly and is used to open and close the opening; The detergent box comprises: An active cavity, wherein a delivery cavity for accommodating detergent is formed in the active cavity, the upper end surface of the active cavity is formed with the detergent filling port, and the upper end surface of the active cavity is substantially parallel to the mounting surface; A fixed cavity, the fixed cavity is arranged in the box body, the fixed cavity defines a receiving cavity with an open top, the open mouth of the receiving cavity is located in the opening, and the open mouth is communicated with the opening; The laundry processing device further comprises: A mounting crossbeam, wherein the mounting crossbeam is connected to the front sealing door and / or the side panel of the box body, and the front part of the fixed cavity is connected to the mounting crossbeam; The front part of the fixed cavity is provided with a mounting protrusion, and the mounting crossbeam is provided with a mounting hole plugged and matched with the mounting protrusion; A flexible piece is sleeved on the mounting protrusion, so that the mounting protrusion sleeved with the flexible piece is interference-fitted with the mounting hole.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detergent box also includes: The movable cavity is drawable in the accommodating cavity, and the drawable direction of the movable cavity is perpendicular to the mounting surface.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of mounting protrusions and a plurality of mounting holes, and the plurality of mounting protrusions and the plurality of mounting holes are plug-matched in a one-to-one correspondence.

4. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The box also includes: A mounting surface frame, a surface of the mounting surface frame facing outwards forms the mounting surface, and the fixing cavity is fixedly connected to the mounting surface frame.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed cavity is provided with a mounting lug, the mounting lug is located adjacent to the open opening of the accommodating cavity, and the mounting lug is fixedly connected to the mounting surface frame through a fastener.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A supporting crossbeam is arranged at the upper part of the box body, and two ends of the supporting crossbeam are connected to two side panels of the box body.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rear portion of the mounting surface frame covers at least a portion of the supporting crossbeam, and the rear portion of the mounting surface frame is fixedly connected to the supporting crossbeam.

8. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The movable cavity has at least one delivery cavity, and the fixed cavity has at least one liquid flow channel. When the movable cavity and the fixed cavity are installed in place, at least one of the liquid flow channels is communicated with at least one of the delivery cavities.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable cavity is provided with a delivery interface, and the delivery interface is suitable for being plugged into the liquid flow channel to connect the delivery cavity with the liquid flow channel.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The liquid flow channel is located at the bottom of the fixed cavity, and the liquid flow channel is connected to the detergent delivery assembly of the laundry processing equipment through a connecting pipe.

11. The clothes processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The fixing cavity has a connecting pipe fixing part on one side facing the delivery assembly. The connecting pipe fixing part includes a plurality of fixing plates arranged at intervals. The connecting pipe is suitable for being sandwiched between two adjacent fixing plates.

12. The clothes processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The detergent dispensing assembly is located at the rear of the detergent box and is connected to the rear portion of the detergent box.

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