Liquid containing box, detergent dispensing device and washing equipment

Abstract

The present invention provides a liquid storage box, a detergent dispensing device and a washing device. The liquid storage box includes a box body and a box cover. The box body has a liquid storage space, the top side of the liquid storage space is open, and a plug-in slot is arranged on the upper part of the box body, and the plug-in slot extends around the liquid storage space; the box cover includes a cover body and a plug-in rib plate, and the plug-in rib plate extends around the liquid storage space; along the top and bottom direction of the liquid storage box, the plug-in rib plate includes a first connecting rib section for connecting with the cover body and a plug-in rib section located at one end of the first connecting rib section away from the cover body, and the plug-in rib section is inserted into the plug-in slot. In the embodiment of the present invention, the wall thickness of the first connecting rib section is relatively thin, and after the box cover is demolded, the top surface of the cover body will basically not have shrinkage, and the appearance of the box cover will not be affected; the wall thickness of the plug-in rib section can be determined according to the slot width of the plug-in slot, so that the plug-in rib section can be inserted into the plug-in slot in an adaptive manner, so as to improve the sealing performance of the plug-in rib section and the plug-in slot, and the liquid in the liquid storage space is not easy to leak out from the gap between the plug-in rib section and the plug-in slot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of liquid containers, and in particular to a liquid container, a detergent dispensing device and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Taking the dispenser box of a washing machine as an example, the body and cover of the dispenser box are connected with a snap-on structure, and the sealing performance of the joint between the body and the cover is poor. When the dispenser box is tilted or the water flow is large, liquid is easily leaked from the gap between the body and the cover. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention are intended to provide a liquid container, a detergent dispensing device, and a washing machine that are less likely to leak liquid from gaps.

[0004] An embodiment of the present invention provides a liquid container, comprising:

[0005] A box body, the box body having a liquid storage space, the top side of the liquid storage space is open, and an inserting groove is provided on the upper part of the box body, and the inserting groove extends around the liquid storage space;

[0006] The box cover includes a cover body and a plug-in rib plate protruding from the bottom surface of the cover body, and the plug-in rib plate extends around the liquid storage space; along the top and bottom directions of the liquid storage box, the plug-in rib plate includes a first connecting rib segment for connecting with the cover body and a plug-in rib segment located at an end of the first connecting rib segment away from the cover body, and the plug-in rib segment is inserted into the plug-in groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the wall thickness of the splicing rib segment is greater than the wall thickness of the first connecting rib segment.

[0008] In some embodiments, one of the box body or the box cover is provided with an elastic hook, and the other is provided with a slot, and the box cover and the box body are detachably connected through the cooperation of the elastic hook and the slot.

[0009] In some embodiments, a liquid collecting chamber is defined between an outer surface of the plug-in rib facing away from the liquid storage space and an inner surface of the box body, and the liquid collecting chamber can accumulate liquid leaked from the plug-in slot.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cover covers the liquid collection chamber.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first connecting rib segment and the splicing rib segment are connected, and the first connecting rib segment and the splicing rib segment are arranged along a straight line.

[0012] In some embodiments, the plug-in rib plate includes a second connecting rib segment connected between the first connecting rib segment and the plug-in rib segment, the second connecting rib segment extends from the first connecting rib segment toward the side away from the liquid holding space, and the plug-in rib segment extends from one end of the second connecting rib segment away from the first connecting rib segment toward the direction away from the cover body, and a liquid collecting chamber is defined between the first connecting rib segment, the second connecting rib segment and the corresponding inner surfaces of the box body.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the second connecting rib segment abuts against the top surface of the side wall of the insertion groove on the side close to the liquid storage space.

[0014] In some embodiments, part of the area of ​​the plug-in rib protrudes inward to form a plurality of recessed areas on the outside of the plug-in rib, the box cover includes a plurality of elastic hooks, at least one elastic hook is arranged in each of the recessed areas, the box body is provided with a slot, the slot is isolated from the liquid collecting chamber, and the elastic hook is inserted into the slot.

[0015] In some embodiments, the box cover includes a supporting rib plate arranged in the recessed area, the edge of the supporting rib plate is connected to the second connecting rib section, and the elastic hook is connected to the side of the supporting rib plate facing away from the cover body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the upper portion of the box body includes an outer side wall and an inner side wall, the height of the inner side wall is smaller than the height of the outer side wall; and the insertion slot is located between the outer side wall and the inner side wall.

[0017] In some embodiments, the box body includes a plurality of enclosures located between the outer wall and the inner wall, the enclosures and the corresponding outer walls enclose the card slot, a partial area of ​​the inner wall protrudes toward the liquid storage space on the side away from the outer wall, and the plug-in rib corresponding to the recessed area is inserted between the inner wall and the enclosure.

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention provides a detergent dispensing device, comprising a detergent box and a liquid box according to any embodiment of the present invention, wherein the liquid box is a dispenser box for storing detergent, and the liquid box is pullable and disposed in the detergent box.

[0019] An embodiment of the present invention provides a washing machine, comprising a washing machine body and a detergent dispensing device according to any embodiment of the present invention, wherein the detergent dispensing device is disposed in the washing machine body.

[0020] In the embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting rib section only needs to meet the injection molding requirements. Therefore, the wall thickness of the first connecting rib section can be made thinner. In this way, after the box cover is demolded, there will be basically no shrinkage on the top surface of the cover body, which will not affect the appearance of the box cover; the wall thickness of the plug-in rib section can be determined according to the slot width of the plug-in groove, so that the plug-in rib section can be inserted into the plug-in groove in an adaptive manner to improve the sealing performance of the plug-in rib section and the plug-in groove. In this way, the liquid in the liquid holding space is not easy to leak out from the gap between the plug-in rib section and the plug-in groove. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a liquid storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the structure shown;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the liquid storage box after assembly from another perspective is shown;

[0026] Figure 6 For the Figure 5 Cross-sectional view in CC direction;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point D in the middle;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the box cover;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Rear view;

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point E in the middle;

[0031] Figure 11 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the box cover from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the box cover from another perspective;

[0033] Figure 13 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the box;

[0034] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point F in the middle.

[0035] Description of Reference Numerals

[0036] Liquid storage box 100; liquid collecting chamber 100a;

[0037] Box cover 1; cover body 11; plug rib 12; first connecting rib section 121; plug rib section 122; second connecting rib section 123; support rib 13; elastic hook 14; suction tube 15; recessed area 12a; delivery port 1a; hollow area 1b; liquid outlet 1c;

[0038] Box body 2; liquid storage space 2a; plug slot 2b; card slot 2c; avoidance gap 2d; water flow area 2e; inner wall 21; outer wall 22; enclosure 23 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the attached Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are for ease of description and simplification of the embodiments of the present invention only. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components shown must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] The embodiment of the present invention provides a liquid container 100. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , including a box body 2 and a box cover 1.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present invention, the box body 2 is a plastic box body, and the box cover 1 is a plastic box cover, that is, the box body 2 is made of plastic material, and the box cover 1 is made of plastic material.

[0043] The specific material of the plastic is not limited, and illustratively includes but is not limited to: polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer.

[0044] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 ,as well as Figure 6The box body 2 has a liquid storage space 2a, and the top side of the liquid storage space 2a is open. Figure 4 and Figure 7 , the upper part of the box body 2 is provided with a plug-in slot 2b, please refer to Figure 13 , the insertion groove 2b extends around the liquid storage space 2a.

[0045] It should be noted that the plug-in slot 2b can surround the liquid storage space 2a in a full circle, that is, the plug-in slot 2b is connected end to end to form a closed loop; the plug-in slot 2b can also extend only part of the liquid storage space 2a. For example, see Figure 13 In the top projection of the liquid holding box 100, the length of the insertion groove 2b extending along the projection outline of the liquid holding space 2a is not less than half of the circumference of the projection outline of the liquid holding space 2a.

[0046] It should be noted that the top projection of the liquid box 100 refers to an orthographic projection projected downward from the top of the liquid box 100 .

[0047] See also Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 7 as well as Figure 11 The box cover 1 includes a cover body 11 and a plug-in rib 12 protruding from the bottom surface of the cover body 11. The plug-in rib 12 extends along the extension direction of the plug-in groove 2b. That is, in the top projection of the liquid box 100, the shapes of the plug-in rib 12 and the plug-in groove 2b are adapted.

[0048] See also Figure 7 and Figure 11 Along the top and bottom directions of the liquid storage box 100, the plug-in rib plate 12 includes a first connecting rib segment 121 for connecting to the cover body 11 and a plug-in rib segment 122 located at one end of the first connecting rib segment 121 away from the cover body 11, and the plug-in rib segment 122 is inserted into the plug-in groove 2b.

[0049] In some related technologies, the thickness of the plug-in ribs is relatively thin. Due to the technological limitations of the injection molding industry, the width of the plug-in slot cannot be made too narrow, resulting in a large gap between the plug-in ribs and the wall of the plug-in slot. When the liquid box is tilted, shaken, or otherwise swayed, liquid can easily leak through this gap. In other related technologies, the overall thickness of the plug-in ribs is relatively large to ensure that the plug-in ribs are inserted tightly into the plug-in slot. However, this produces a noticeable shrinkage mark on the top surface of the box lid after it is ejected from the mold, affecting the appearance of the box lid.

[0050] In the embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting rib segment 121 only needs to meet the injection molding requirements. Therefore, the wall thickness of the first connecting rib segment 121 can be made thinner. In this way, after the box cover 1 is demolded, there will be basically no shrinkage on the top surface of the cover body 11, which will not affect the appearance of the box cover 1; the wall thickness of the plug-in rib segment 122 can be determined according to the slot width of the plug-in groove 2b, so that the plug-in rib segment 122 can be adaptively inserted into the plug-in groove 2b, and two seals are formed between the opposite sides of the plug-in rib segment 122 and the wall surface of the plug-in groove 2b. In this way, the liquid in the liquid holding space 2a is not easy to leak out from the gap between the plug-in rib segment 122 and the plug-in groove 2b.

[0051] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the insertion rib section 122 and the insertion groove 2b have an interference fit, which can increase the connection reliability between the box cover 1 and the box body 2 and reduce the possibility of the box cover 1 shaking relative to the box body 2. In other embodiments, the insertion rib section 122 and the insertion groove 2b have a clearance fit, with a small assembly gap between the two. As long as the gap is controlled within a size range that does not easily allow liquid to flow through, it can facilitate the insertion and removal of the box cover 1 and facilitate sealing.

[0052] It should be noted that the liquid box 100 of the embodiment of the present invention can contain any liquid, and can be a liquid with low viscosity, such as water, disinfectant, etc., or a liquid with a certain viscosity, such as detergent, softener.

[0053] It is understood that the wall thickness of the first connecting rib segment 121 only needs to be sufficient to prevent shrinkage on the top surface of the cover body 11. The wall thickness of the plugging rib segment 122 can be determined based on the width of the insertion slot 2b. For example, the wall thickness of the plugging rib segment 122 is greater than that of the first connecting rib segment 121, which provides the plugging rib segment 122 with greater structural strength and facilitates insertion and removal of the plugging rib segment 122 from the insertion slot 2b.

[0054] It should be noted that the wall thickness of the splice rib section 122 refers to the thickness of the splice rib section 122 along the Figure 7 The wall thickness of the first connecting rib segment 121 refers to the wall thickness of the first connecting rib segment 121 along the Figure 7 The left-right dimensions of the .

[0055] For example, the box cover 1 can be made of a light-transmitting material. On the one hand, it is convenient for the user to intuitively view the liquid in the box body 2; on the other hand, the light-transmitting material box cover 1 can beautify the appearance of the liquid box 100.

[0056] It is understandable that the box cover 1 can also be made of opaque material.

[0057] For some examples, see Figure 7A liquid collecting chamber 100a is defined between the outer surface of the plug-in rib 12 facing away from the liquid storage space 2a and the inner surface of the box body 2. The liquid collecting chamber 100a can accumulate liquid leaked from the plug-in slot 2b. That is to say, the liquid leaked from the plug-in slot 2b first passes through the plug-in slot 2b and then enters the liquid collecting chamber 100a.

[0058] It should be noted that, when the plug-in rib section 122 and the plug-in groove 2b are interference fit, the liquid in the liquid storage space 2a is not easy to seep out from the plug-in groove 2b. Even if a small amount of liquid leaks out from the plug-in groove 2b, the leaked liquid enters the liquid collecting chamber 100a. The liquid collecting chamber 100a plays the role of accumulating the leaked liquid, so that the liquid leaked from the plug-in groove 2b will not directly rise to the surface of the cover body 11.

[0059] For example, see Figure 7 , the liquid collecting chamber 100a is located above the plug-in slot 2b.

[0060] For example, please refer to Figure 7 The cover 11 covers the liquid collecting chamber 100a. The liquid collecting chamber 100a is not exposed on the outer surface of the liquid holding box 100. On the one hand, the cover 11 serves as a dust shield for the liquid collecting chamber 100a, keeping the liquid collecting chamber 100a clean; on the other hand, the liquid collecting chamber 100a does not damage the outer surface of the liquid holding box 100.

[0061] It can be understood that the liquid collecting chamber 100 a also extends continuously around the liquid storing space 2 a , and the extension length of the liquid collecting chamber 100 a is substantially the same as the length of the plug-in rib 12 .

[0062] The specific arrangement of the first connecting rib segment 121 and the splicing rib segment 122 is not limited. The first connecting rib segment 121 and the splicing rib segment 122 can be connected to each other, or other rib segments can be provided between the first connecting rib segment 121 and the splicing rib segment 122.

[0063] For example, in some embodiments, the first connecting rib segment 121 and the plug-in rib segment 122 are connected to each other and arranged along a straight line.

[0064] For example, in some other embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 The splicing rib plate 12 includes a second connecting rib segment 123 connected between the first connecting rib segment 121 and the splicing rib segment 122. The second connecting rib segment 123 extends from the end of the first connecting rib segment 121 away from the cover body 11 toward the side away from the liquid storage space 2a. The splicing rib segment 122 extends from the end of the second connecting rib segment 123 away from the first connecting rib segment 121 toward the direction away from the cover body 11. The first connecting rib segment 121, the second connecting rib segment 12, and the splicing rib segment 122 generally form a stepped structure.

[0065] A liquid collecting chamber 100 a is defined between the first connecting rib segment 121 , the second connecting rib segment 123 and the corresponding inner surface of the box body 2 .

[0066] In this embodiment, even if shrinkage marks are formed on the connecting rib segments 122 after the lid 1 is removed from the mold, the shrinkage marks will only appear on the top surface of the second connecting rib segments 123. The top surface of the second connecting rib segments 123 is located within the liquid collecting chamber 100a and is not exposed to the exterior surface of the lid 1. Therefore, the appearance of the liquid storage box 100 is not affected. In addition, the structure of the second connecting rib segments 123 facilitates the formation of the liquid collecting chamber 100a.

[0067] For some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 The bottom surface 123a of the second connecting rib segment 123 abuts the top surface of the sidewall of the inserting groove 2b on the side closest to the liquid-receiving space 2a. This creates another seal between the bottom surface 123a of the second connecting rib segment 123 and the top surface of the sidewall of the inserting groove 2b on the side closest to the liquid-receiving space 2a, enhancing the sealing performance and making it more difficult for liquid in the liquid-receiving space 2a to leak out of the inserting groove 2b.

[0068] It is understandable that the bottom end surface of the plug-in rib segment 122 may also abut against the bottom wall of the plug-in slot 2b.

[0069] The specific connection method between the box body 2 and the box cover 1 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, one of the box body 2 or the box cover 1 is provided with an elastic hook 14, and the other is provided with a slot 2c. The box cover 1 and the box body 2 are detachably connected through the cooperation of the elastic hook 14 and the slot 2c, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0070] It can be understood that, in some embodiments, all elastic hooks 14 are provided on the box cover 1, and all slots 2c are provided on the box body 2; in other embodiments, all slots 2c are provided on the box cover 1, and all elastic hooks 14 are provided on the box body 2; in still other embodiments, some elastic hooks 14 and some slots 2c are provided on the box cover 1, and another part of elastic hooks 14 and another part of slots 2c are provided on the box body 2.

[0071] For example, in some embodiments, see Figure 2 、 Figure 3 ,as well as Figure 9 , the plug-in rib 12 extends along the bottom edge of the cover 11, please refer to Figure 10 , part of the area of ​​the plug-in rib 12 protrudes toward the inside to form a plurality of recessed areas 12a on the outside of the plug-in rib 12. Figure 9 For example, the side close to the interior of the box body 2 is “inside”, and the side close to the outside of the box body 2 is “outside”.

[0072] The box cover 1 includes multiple elastic hooks 14, and at least one elastic hook 14 is set in each recessed area 12a. The box body 2 is provided with a slot 2c, and the slot 2c is isolated from the liquid collecting chamber 100a. The elastic hook 14 is inserted into the slot 2c. That is to say, when liquid accumulates in the liquid collecting chamber 100a, the liquid in the liquid collecting chamber 100a will not enter the slot 2c, so as to maintain the liquid storage reliability of the liquid collecting chamber 100a.

[0073] In this embodiment, at the position where the elastic hook 14 is set, the plug-in rib 12 forms a recessed area 12a to avoid the elastic hook 14, so that the plug-in rib 12 and the elastic hook 14 can be set as close to the edge of the box body 2 as possible, making the liquid box 100 compact.

[0074] The elastic hook 14 can be connected to any appropriate position of the cover 11 or the plug-in rib 12 .

[0075] For example, in some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The box cover 1 includes a supporting rib 13 arranged in the recessed area 12a. The supporting rib 13 extends roughly along the plane where the second connecting rib segment 123 is located. The edge of the supporting rib 13 is connected with the second connecting rib segment 123. The supporting rib 13 can enhance the structural strength of the plug-in rib 12 in the recessed area 12a.

[0076] The elastic hook 14 is connected to the side of the support rib 13 facing away from the cover 11. The support rib 13 provides a mounting support for the elastic hook 14, which can reduce the size of the elastic hook 14 along the top and bottom directions of the liquid storage box 100. In other words, it reduces the cantilever length of the elastic hook 14, improves the force conditions of the elastic hook 14, and enhances the reliability of the elastic hook 14.

[0077] The specific method of forming the inserting slot 2b in the box body 2 is not limited.

[0078] For example, in some embodiments, see Figure 4 、 Figure 7 and Figure 14 The top of the box body 2 has a double-layer structure, which includes an inner wall 21 and an outer wall 22. The inner wall 21 is shorter than the outer wall 22. The insertion slot 2b is located between the outer wall 22 and the inner wall 21. The structure of the inner wall 21 and the outer wall 22 facilitates the molding and manufacturing of the box body 2.

[0079] Exemplarily, in an embodiment in which a second connecting rib segment 123 is provided, the bottom surface 123a of the second connecting rib segment 123 abuts against the top surface of the inner wall 21, that is, in this embodiment, the side wall of the plug-in groove 2b close to the liquid storage space 2a is the inner wall 21.

[0080] The position of the card slot 2c on the box body 2 is not limited, as long as it can cooperate with the elastic card hook 14.

[0081] For example, in some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 14 The box body 2 includes a plurality of panels 23 located between the outer sidewall 22 and the inner sidewall 21. The panels 23 and the corresponding outer sidewalls 22 enclose a card slot 2c. In other words, the card slot 2c is also located between the inner sidewall 21 and the outer sidewall 22. In this embodiment, the panels 23 separate the card slot 2c from the insertion slot 2b.

[0082] In order to ensure that the splicing rib sections 122 of the splicing rib plate 12 have substantially the same wall thickness along the direction surrounding the liquid storage space 2 a , a portion of the inner wall 21 protrudes toward the side away from the outer wall 22 to avoid the enclosure 23 .

[0083] The portion of the plug-in rib 12 corresponding to the recessed area 12 a is inserted into the space between the inner side wall 21 and the enclosure 23 .

[0084] The liquid container 100 may be used in any occasion.

[0085] For example, in some embodiments, the liquid box 100 is a dispenser box for holding detergent. The liquid holding space 2a can be divided into multiple sub-chambers as needed, for example, each sub-chamber is used to hold laundry detergent, and another sub-chamber is used to hold softener, etc.

[0086] It is understandable that the liquid holding box 100 can be a manual dispenser box or an automatic dispenser box.

[0087] In an embodiment where the liquid storage box 100 is a manually-dispensed dispenser box, the box cover 1 is provided with a water inlet, and the box body 2 is provided with a water outlet. Water flows into the liquid storage space 2a through the water inlet, and the water carries the detergent in the liquid storage space 2a out of the dispenser box from the water outlet.

[0088] In the embodiment where the liquid container 100 is an automatic dispenser box, please refer to Figure 11 The box cover 1 is provided with a liquid outlet 1c and no water inlet, so the water flow will not enter the liquid storage space 2a. The detergent in the liquid storage space 2a is quantitatively sucked out from the liquid outlet 1c under the action of the liquid pump. For example, please refer to Figure 2 The box body 2 is provided with an avoidance gap 2d, and the liquid outlet 1c of the box cover 1 is located at the avoidance gap 2d.

[0089] For example, in order to facilitate the extraction of the detergent in the box body 2 from the liquid outlet 1c on the box cover 1, please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 11 ,as well as Figure 12The lid 1 includes a suction pipe 15. The top end of the suction pipe 15 is connected to the lid body 11, and the bottom end of the suction pipe 15 extends into the liquid storage space 2a. When the liquid pump is working, a negative pressure is formed in the suction pipe 15. Under the action of the negative pressure, the detergent enters the suction pipe 15 and enters the liquid pump through the liquid outlet 1c.

[0090] For example, see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 The cover body 11 is provided with a feeding port 1a, through which detergent or disinfectant can be fed into the liquid storage space 2a.

[0091] An embodiment of the present invention provides a detergent dispensing device, comprising a detergent box and a liquid box 100 according to any embodiment of the present invention. The liquid box 100 is a dispenser box for storing detergent, and the liquid box 100 is pullable and disposed in the detergent box.

[0092] For example, in the embodiment where the liquid container 100 is an automatic dispenser box, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 The box cover 1 has a hollow area 1b that passes through the cover body 11 in the height direction. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 6 as well as Figure 13 The box body 2 is provided with a water passing area 2e, and the water from the water source passes through the hollow area 1b and the water passing area 2e from the top of the liquid holding box 100 and enters the space of the detergent box located below the liquid holding box 100.

[0093] A washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a washing machine body and a detergent dispensing device according to any embodiment, wherein the detergent dispensing device is arranged in the washing machine body.

[0094] The specific type of the washing equipment is not limited, and can be a clothes processing equipment, a shoe washing machine, etc.

[0095] Among them, the clothing processing equipment can be a washing machine, a washer-dryer, etc.

[0096] The clothes processing device can be a drum type or a pulsator type, and there is no limitation here.

[0097] In the description of the present invention, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean 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 embodiments of the present invention. In the present invention, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in the present invention and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0098] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A liquid storage box, characterized in that: include: A box body (2), the box body (2) having a liquid storage space (2a), the top side of the liquid storage space (2a) being open, an inserting groove (2b) being provided at the upper part of the box body (2), the inserting groove (2b) extending around the liquid storage space (2a); the box body (2) is a plastic box body; A box cover (1), the box cover (1) comprising a cover body (11) and an inserting rib plate (12) protruding from the bottom surface of the cover body (11), the inserting rib plate (12) extending around the liquid storage space (2a); along the top and bottom direction of the liquid storage box, the inserting rib plate (12) comprises a first connecting rib section (121) for connecting with the cover body (11) and an inserting rib section (122) located at an end of the first connecting rib section (121) away from the cover body (11), the inserting rib section (122) being inserted into the inserting groove (2b); The plug-in rib plate (12) comprises a second connecting rib segment (123) connected between the first connecting rib segment (121) and the plug-in rib segment (122); the second connecting rib segment (123) extends from the first connecting rib segment (121) to a side away from the liquid storage space (2a); the plug-in rib segment (122) extends from an end of the second connecting rib segment (123) away from the first connecting rib segment (121) to a direction away from the cover body (11); and a liquid collecting chamber (100a) is defined between the first connecting rib segment (121), the second connecting rib segment (123) and corresponding inner surfaces of the box body (2).

2. The liquid storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wall thickness of the plug-in rib section (122) is greater than the wall thickness of the first connecting rib section (121).

3. The liquid storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the box body (2) or the box cover (1) is provided with an elastic hook (14), and the other is provided with a slot (2c); the box cover (1) and the box body (2) are detachably connected through the cooperation of the elastic hook (14) and the slot (2c).

4. The liquid storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid collecting chamber (100a) is capable of storing liquid leaking from the plug-in groove (2b).

5. The liquid storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover body (11) covers the liquid collecting chamber (100a).

6. The liquid storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting rib segment (121) and the plug-in rib segment (122) are connected, and the first connecting rib segment (121) and the plug-in rib segment (122) are arranged along a straight line.

7. The liquid storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the second connecting rib section (123) abuts against the top surface of the side wall of the insertion groove (2b) close to the liquid storage space (2a).

8. The liquid storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Part of the plug-in rib plate (12) protrudes inward to form a plurality of recessed areas (12a) on the outer side of the plug-in rib plate (12); the box cover (1) comprises a plurality of elastic hooks (14); at least one elastic hook (14) is arranged in each recessed area (12a); the box body (2) is provided with a slot (2c); the slot (2c) is isolated from the liquid collecting chamber (100a); and the elastic hook (14) is inserted into the slot (2c).

9. The liquid storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The box cover (1) comprises a supporting rib plate (13) arranged in the recessed area (12a), the edge of the supporting rib plate (13) is connected to the second connecting rib section (123), and the elastic hook (14) is connected to a side of the supporting rib plate (13) facing away from the cover body (11).

10. The liquid storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper part of the box body (2) comprises an outer wall (22) and an inner wall (21), the height of the inner wall (21) being smaller than the height of the outer wall (22); the plug-in slot (2b) is located between the outer wall (22) and the inner wall (21).

11. The liquid storage box according to claim 10, characterized in that: The box body (2) comprises a plurality of enclosures (23) located between the outer wall (22) and the inner wall (21); the enclosures (23) and the corresponding outer wall (22) enclose the card slot (2c); a portion of the inner wall (21) protrudes toward a side away from the outer wall (22); and a portion of the plug-in rib plate (12) corresponding to the recessed area (12a) is inserted between the inner wall (21) and the enclosure (23).

12. A detergent dispensing device, characterized in that: It comprises a detergent box and the liquid box according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the liquid box is a dispenser box for storing detergent, and the liquid box can be drawn out and arranged in the detergent box.

13. A washing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a machine body and the detergent dispensing device according to claim 12, wherein the detergent dispensing device is arranged in the machine body.

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