An additive dispensing device and a washing machine

Abstract

The application discloses an additive feeding device, which comprises a liquid storage cavity for storing additives, a premix water supply channel, a water outlet of the premix water supply channel being communicated with the liquid storage cavity, a suction assembly, a liquid inlet of the suction assembly being communicated with the liquid storage cavity, and a feeding water supply channel, the feeding water supply channel being communicated with a liquid outlet of the suction assembly. Water is supplied to the liquid storage cavity through the premix water supply channel, and the additive stored in the liquid storage cavity is premixed and diluted, then the additive in the liquid storage cavity is sucked into the feeding water supply channel and is fed along with water flowing through the feeding water supply channel, so that the diluted additive is automatically fed into a washing drum, the perfume for clothes scenting can be fed into the washing drum, the perfume concentration in the washing drum is accurately controlled, and the clothes scenting effect is improved. The application further discloses a washing machine provided with the additive feeding device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and more particularly to an additive dispensing device and a washing machine provided with the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of laundry washing and caring, users pour any one or a combination of multiple of the existing additives for treating laundry, such as detergents, softeners, scenting agents, bleaching agents, disinfectants, etc., into the washing drum of the washing machine to achieve the effects of washing, scenting, disinfecting, etc.

[0003] In daily life, different people work in different environments every day, and clothes are inevitably contaminated with various odors. In many cases, it is difficult to remove these odors using detergents or softeners, and the dispensing module of the washing machine can only add conventional additives such as laundry detergent and softener.

[0004] For example, a scent dispensing device is disclosed in a Chinese patent, which includes a liquid storage cavity configured to store perfume, a vaporization cavity configured to vaporize the perfume, a quantitative liquid feeding device provided between the liquid storage cavity and the vaporization cavity, and an intermittent air feeding device provided between the vaporization cavity and the washing drum of the washing machine. The intermittent air feeding device intermittently injects the scent in the vaporization cavity into the washing drum of the washing machine to vaporize and dispense the perfume into the washing drum. The scent dispensing device is provided on the top cover of the washing machine, and the dispensing module of the washing machine and the scent dispensing device are independently provided. Users dispense conventional additives such as detergents and softeners through the dispensing module, and dispense perfume through the scent dispensing device. Users need to operate the conventional dispensing module and the scent dispensing device separately, which is complicated and has poor user experience.

[0005] Therefore, the present application is proposed. SUMMARY

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an additive dispensing device to achieve the purpose of pre-mixing and diluting the additives stored in the liquid storage cavity and automatically dispensing the diluted additives.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical solution of the present application is as follows:

[0008] An additive dispensing device comprises:

[0009] a liquid storage cavity for storing additives;

[0010] a pre-mixing water supply path, the water outlet of the pre-mixing water supply path being in communication with the liquid storage cavity;

[0011] a suction assembly, the liquid inlet of the suction assembly being in communication with the liquid storage cavity;

[0012] The water supply channel is communicated with the liquid outlet of the suction assembly.

[0013] Further, the premix water supply channel and the water supply channel are arranged in parallel, the water supply channel has a water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet, and the water supply channel is communicated with the liquid outlet of the suction assembly through the first water outlet.

[0014] Further, the first water outlet is arranged at the upstream of the water supply channel, and the second water outlet is arranged at the downstream of the water supply channel.

[0015] Further, the water supply channel is internally provided with a flow guide rib extending from one side of the inner wall of the water supply channel to the opposite side, and a gap for water flow is formed between the extending end of the flow guide rib and the inner wall of the water supply channel.

[0016] Preferably, the extending end of the flow guide rib is inclined or curved towards the downstream of the water supply channel.

[0017] More preferably, the first water outlet is arranged at one side of the extending end of the flow guide rib.

[0018] Further, the flow guide rib is integrally arranged with the inner wall of one side of the water supply channel to divide the water supply channel into a first water outlet branch communicated with the water inlet of the water supply channel and a second water outlet branch communicated with the second water outlet.

[0019] Preferably, the first water outlet is arranged on the first water outlet branch or the second water outlet branch, and the second water outlet is arranged on the second water outlet branch.

[0020] More preferably, the first water outlet is arranged at the downstream of the first water outlet branch, and the second water outlet is arranged at the downstream of the second water outlet branch.

[0021] Further, the extending direction of the flow guide rib is the same as the water flow direction of the outlet end of the first water outlet branch, and the water flow direction of the outlet end of the first water outlet branch is opposite to the water flow direction of the inlet end of the second water outlet branch.

[0022] Further, the first water outlet branch is a U-shaped water channel for changing the water flow direction, and the second water outlet branch is a long strip-shaped water channel.

[0023] Another purpose of the present application is to provide a washing machine to achieve the purpose of automatically adding the diluted additive by the additive adding device.

[0024] The present application also provides a washing machine comprising a washing drum, and further comprising an atomizing device and the above-mentioned additive adding device, and the additive adding device is communicated with the washing drum through the atomizing device.

[0025] Further, the atomizing device has a gasification cavity, the gasification cavity is provided with a liquid input port and a gas output port, the water supply channel for putting is provided with a second water outlet, the second water outlet is communicated with the liquid input port, and the gas output port is communicated with the washing drum.

[0026] Further, the liquid storage cavity includes at least one liquid storage cavity for storing perfume.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects.

[0028] 1. In the present application, the premixing water supply channel supplies water into the liquid storage cavity, premixes and dilutes the additive stored in the liquid storage cavity, and then draws the additive in the liquid storage cavity into the water supply channel for putting, so that the additive putting device can not only automatically put the additive, but also accurately control the concentration of the additive, thereby ensuring the effect of the additive.

[0029] 2. In the present application, the user adds the favorite perfume into the liquid storage cavity for storing perfume, supplies water into the premixing water supply channel to dilute the perfume stored in the liquid storage cavity, draws the diluted perfume into the water supply channel for putting through the suction assembly, supplies water into the water supply channel for putting to make the diluted perfume enter the atomizing device through the second water outlet, releases the diluted perfume into the washing drum, and diffuses the diluted perfume in the washing drum, thereby uniformly fragrancing the clothes, improving the utilization rate of the perfume, reducing the waste of the perfume, and controlling the cost of the perfume.

[0030] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] The accompanying drawings, which are part of the present application, serve to provide a further understanding of the present application, and the schematic embodiments of the present application and the descriptions thereof serve to explain the present application, but do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort on the basis of these drawings. In the drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 is a structure diagram of an additive putting device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 is an exploded view of an additive putting device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 is a top view of an additive putting device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the sectional view in the direction of A-A in FIG.

[0036] Figure 5 is a structure schematic diagram of an additive feeding device with the upper cover removed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 6 is Figure 5 is a partial enlarged view at B in FIG.

[0038] Figure 7 is a rear view of an additive feeding device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] in the figure:

[0040] 1, liquid storage box; 11, liquid storage box body; 111, liquid storage cavity; 12, upper cover; 121, feeding port;

[0041] 2, suction assembly; 21, liquid inlet; 22, liquid outlet;

[0042] 3, outer box cover; 31, premixed water supply waterway; 311, water inlet; 312, water outlet; 32, feeding water supply waterway; 321, water inlet; 322, first water outlet; 323, second water outlet; 324, shunt guide rib; 32a, first water outlet branch; 32b, second water outlet branch;

[0043] 4, water box; 41, output port.

[0044] It should be noted that these drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical scheme in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application, but not to limit the scope of the present application.

[0046] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “longitudinal”, “inner”, “outer” and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0047] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] Embodiment one

[0049] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, an additive dispensing device is provided in the embodiment of the present application, comprising:

[0050] The liquid storage cavity 111 is used for containing the additive;

[0051] The premix water supply waterway 31, and the water outlet 311 of the premix water supply waterway 31 is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 111;

[0052] The suction assembly 2, and the liquid inlet 21 of the suction assembly 2 is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 111;

[0053] The dispensing water supply waterway 32, and the liquid outlet 22 of the suction assembly 2 is communicated with the dispensing water supply waterway 32.

[0054] In the above scheme, the concentrated additive in the liquid storage cavity 111 is diluted by the water inlet of the premix water supply waterway 31, and then the diluted additive is sucked into the dispensing water supply waterway 32 by the suction assembly 2, realizing automatic dispensing of the diluted additive into the washing drum. The perfume for clothes scenting can be automatically dispensed into the washing drum, realizing precise control of the scent concentration in the washing drum and improving the scenting effect of the clothes.

[0055] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, in the embodiment, the premix water supply waterway 31 and the dispensing water supply waterway 32 are connected in parallel, the dispensing water supply waterway 32 has a water inlet 321, a first water outlet 322 and a second water outlet 323, and the dispensing water supply waterway 32 is communicated with the liquid outlet 22 of the suction assembly 2 through the first water outlet 322.

[0056] In the above scheme, after the premix diluted perfume solution is sucked into the dispensing water supply waterway 32 by the suction assembly 2, water is supplied into the dispensing water supply waterway 32, and under the action of the water flow, the perfume solution flows to the second water outlet 323 and finally acts on the clothes, realizing the purpose of precise control of the perfume concentration.

[0057] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, in the embodiment, the second water outlet 323 is arranged upstream of the dispensing water supply waterway 32, and the second water outlet 323 is arranged downstream of the dispensing water supply waterway 32.

[0058] In the above scheme, the second outlet 323 is located upstream of the water supply channel 32, relative to the inlet 321 of the water supply channel 32, so that the water flowing into the water supply channel 32 is fully mixed with the fragrance solution pumped into the water supply channel 32 to form a uniform fragrance solution, which can better act on the clothes.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment, the water supply channel 32 is provided with a diversion guide rib 324 extending from the inner wall of one side of the water channel to the opposite side. There is a gap between the extended end of the diversion guide rib 324 and the inner wall of the water channel to allow water to flow through. The gap not only ensures that the water supply channel 32 is unobstructed, but also prolongs the time that the water in the water supply channel 32 stays in the water channel, so that the water flowing into the water supply channel 32 is fully mixed with the diluted fragrance solution.

[0060] Preferably, the extended end of the diversion guide rib 324 is inclined or bent in the downstream direction of the water supply channel 32 to further reduce the water flow velocity upstream of the water supply channel 32 and ensure the mixing time between the fragrance water solution pumped into the water supply channel 32 and the water flowing into the water supply channel 32.

[0061] More preferably, the first outlet 322 is located on one side of the extension end of the diversion guide rib 324. When the water flow from the water supply channel 32 flows through the gap between the extension end of the diversion guide rib 324 and the inner wall of the water channel, the flow velocity increases due to the narrowing of the flow channel, thereby counteracting the fragrance solution stored on one side of the extension end of the diversion guide rib 324, so that the fragrance solution obtained after the two are mixed is more uniform.

[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the diversion guide rib 324 is integrally formed with the inner wall of one side of the water supply path 32 to divide the water supply path 32 into a first outlet branch 32a connected to the inlet 321 of the water supply path 32 and a second outlet branch 32b connected to the second outlet 323. The diversion guide rib 324 divides the water supply path 32 into outlet branches that are connected to each other and have different water flow directions, thereby adjusting the water flow rate more precisely so that the fragrance solution is mixed more thoroughly, thereby controlling the fragrance density in the washing drum and preventing the fragrance of clothes from being too light and failing to achieve the purpose of enhancing the fragrance of clothes, or the fragrance of clothes from being too strong and causing user aversion.

[0063] Preferably, the first water outlet 322 is located on the first water outlet branch 32a or the second water outlet branch 32b, and the second water outlet 323 is located on the second water outlet branch 32b, so that the fully mixed fragrance solution flows out from the second water outlet 323 located on the second water outlet branch 32b and finally acts on the clothes in the washing drum to enhance fragrance and remove odors.

[0064] More preferably, the first outlet 322 is located downstream of the first outlet branch 32a, and the second outlet 323 is located downstream of the second outlet branch 32b, so that the pumped fragrance solution is fully mixed with the water flow of the first outlet branch 32a before flowing into the second outlet branch 32b.

[0065] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the extension direction of the diversion guide rib 324 is the same as the water flow direction at the outlet end of the first water outlet branch 32a, and the water flow direction at the outlet end of the first water outlet branch 32a is opposite to the water flow direction at the inlet end of the second water outlet branch 32b. By adjusting the water flow rate and direction of the first water outlet branch 32a and the second water outlet branch 32b through the extension direction of the diversion guide rib 324, the concentration of the final fragrance solution can be controlled more precisely, that is, the effect of adding fragrance to clothes meets the user's psychological expectations.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the first water outlet branch 32a is a U-shaped waterway that changes the direction of water flow, and the second water outlet branch 32b is a long strip waterway. It is not only simple in structure and easy to process, but also easy to adjust the flow rate and direction of water in the water supply channel 32. It can also better avoid the siphon phenomenon in the water supply channel 32.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the premixed water supply path 31 and the dispensing water supply path 32 are connected in parallel. The outlet 311 of the premixed water supply path 31 is located above the storage chamber 111. Water is introduced into the storage chamber 111 through the premixed water supply path 31 to dilute the perfume stored in the storage chamber 111 and at the same time flush the storage chamber 111 to avoid perfume residue and waste of resources.

[0068] Preferably, the premixed water supply circuit 31 has multiple water outlets to form a shower head structure, which is simple in structure and easy to process, and enables rapid dilution of perfume stored in the liquid storage chamber 111.

[0069] Through the above-mentioned additive dispensing device, the premixed water supply channel 31 dilutes the additive stored in the liquid storage chamber 111. The diluted additive is then drawn into the dispensing water supply channel 32 via the suction component 2. Water is then introduced into the dispensing water supply channel 32 to dispense the diluted additive into the washing drum. This is especially useful for perfumes used to enhance the fragrance of clothes. The additive dispensing device can not only automatically dispense perfumes but also precisely control the concentration of the perfumes to ensure their effectiveness.

[0070] Example 2

[0071] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, the embodiment is a further limitation of the above-mentioned embodiment one, the additive dispensing device comprises a water box 4 and a liquid storage box 1 which is pullably arranged in the water box 4, the liquid storage box 1 comprises at least one liquid storage cavity 111 for storing perfume, the liquid storage box 1 comprises a liquid storage box body 11 and an upper cover 12 which is connected with the liquid storage box body 11, the upper cover 12 is provided with a dispensing opening 121 for the perfume, and the dispensing opening 121 is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 111 for storing the perfume.

[0072] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2 In the embodiment, the additive dispensing device comprises an outer box cover 3 which is arranged above the upper cover 12, the outer box cover 3 is integrated with a premix water supply channel 31 and a dispensing water supply channel 32, wherein the premix water supply channel 31 has a water inlet 311 and a water outlet 312, the water outlet 312 is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 111 for diluting the perfume in the liquid storage cavity 111 with water; the dispensing water supply channel 32 has a water inlet 321, a first water outlet 322 and a second water outlet 323, and the dispensing water supply channel 32 is communicated with the liquid outlet 22 of the suction assembly 2 through the first water outlet 322.

[0073] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 In the embodiment, the premix water supply channel 31 and the dispensing water supply channel 32 are arranged in parallel, and the water inlets 311, 321 of the premix water supply channel 31 and the dispensing water supply channel 32 are located on the same side.

[0074] As shown in the drawings, Figures 5 to 7 In the embodiment, the liquid inlet 21 of the suction assembly 2 is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 111, and the liquid inlet 21 of the suction assembly 2 is communicated with the dispensing water supply channel 32, and the suction assembly 2 is used for pumping the perfume in the liquid storage cavity 111 into the dispensing water supply channel 32.

[0075] As shown in the drawings, Figures 5 to 7 In the embodiment, the suction assembly 2 is a piston pump, the additive dispensing device has at least one piston pump, one piston pump corresponds to one liquid storage cavity 111, or one piston pump corresponds to multiple liquid storage cavities 111.

[0076] As shown in the drawings, Figure 4 and Figure 7 In the embodiment, the water box 4 is provided with an output port 41 which is communicated with a water storage drum and / or a washing drum (not shown in the drawings) of a washing machine, so as to provide water for washing or caring clothes.

[0077] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the embodiment, the second water outlet 323 is communicated with an atomizing device (not shown in the drawings) arranged in the washing drum, the atomizing device is used for vaporizing the perfume solution flowing out of the second water outlet 323, and acting on the clothes in the washing drum, so as to realize the purposes of clothes fragrance and odor removal.

[0078] The additive dispensing device is used for diluting the perfume stored in the liquid storage cavity 111 by water in the premix water supply channel 31, and then the diluted perfume solution is drawn into the dispensing water supply channel 32 by the suction assembly 2, and finally the premix water supply channel 31 is used to guide the perfume solution in the dispensing water supply channel 32 into the atomizing device, and then the perfume solution acts on the clothes in the washing drum, so that the perfume concentration in the washing drum is accurately controlled, and the perfume effect of the clothes is improved.

[0079] Embodiment three

[0080] The embodiment of the present application also provides a washing machine, which comprises a washing drum, and further comprises an atomizing device and the additive dispensing device.

[0081] In the embodiment, the atomizing device has a gasification cavity, the gasification cavity is provided with a liquid input port and a gas output port 41, the dispensing water supply channel 32 is provided with a second water outlet 323, the second water outlet 323 is communicated with the liquid input port, and the gas output port 41 is communicated with the washing drum.

[0082] In the embodiment, the liquid storage cavity 111 comprises at least one liquid storage cavity 111 for storing perfume.

[0083] Specifically, the user adds the favorite perfume into the liquid storage cavity 111 for storing perfume, and then controls the water inlet valve to supply water to the premix water supply channel 31, the water in the premix water supply channel 31 flows into the liquid storage cavity 111 for storing perfume through the shower structure, the water dilutes the perfume, the diluted perfume solution is drawn into the dispensing water supply channel 32 by the suction assembly 2, and finally the water inlet valve is controlled to supply water to the dispensing water supply channel 32, the water is fully mixed with the perfume solution drawn into the dispensing water supply channel 32, and then enters the atomizing device through the second water outlet 323, the perfume solution is gasified and uniformly adhered to the whole surface of the clothes, so that the clothes are perfumed.

[0084] Through the washing machine, the user adds the favorite perfume into the liquid storage cavity 111 for storing perfume, dilutes the perfume stored in the liquid storage cavity 111 by water in the premix water supply channel 31, draws the diluted perfume into the dispensing water supply channel 32 by the suction assembly 2, and supplies water to the dispensing water supply channel 32 to make the diluted perfume enter the atomizing device through the second water outlet 323, so as to be released into the washing drum and diffuse in the washing drum, thereby uniformly perfuming the clothes, improving the utilization rate of the perfume, reducing the waste of the perfume, and controlling the cost of the perfume.

[0085] The above merely describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application in any form. Although the present application has been disclosed with the preferred embodiments as above, it is not intended to limit the present application, and any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-mentioned technical content with the prompt as equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes without departing from the technical solution of the present application. Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application, which does not depart from the technical solution of the present application, still belongs to the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An additive dispensing device, comprising: a liquid storage box having a liquid storage cavity for storing an additive, and comprising a box body and an upper cover, an outer cover being mounted on the upper cover; a premix water supply channel, an outlet of the premix water supply channel being in communication with the liquid storage cavity; a suction assembly, an inlet of the suction assembly being in communication with the liquid storage cavity; a dispensing water supply channel; wherein the premix water supply channel and the dispensing water supply channel are arranged in parallel and integrated into the outer cover, the dispensing water supply channel having an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, the dispensing water supply channel being in communication with an outlet of the suction assembly via the first outlet; the dispensing water supply channel is internally provided with a flow splitting guide rib extending from one side of the water supply channel to the opposite side, so as to divide the dispensing water supply channel into a first outlet branch in communication with the inlet and a second outlet branch in communication with the second outlet; an extension direction of the flow splitting guide rib is the same as a water flow direction of the first outlet branch, and the water flow direction of the first outlet branch is opposite to a water flow direction of the second outlet branch; a gap for water flow is formed between an extension end of the flow splitting guide rib and an inner wall of the water supply channel, and the first outlet is arranged at one side of the extension end of the flow splitting guide rib.

2. An additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first outlet is arranged at an upstream of the dispensing water supply channel, and the second outlet is arranged at a downstream of the dispensing water supply channel, and the second outlet is configured to be in communication with an atomizing device in a washing drum.

3. The additive dosing device of claim 1, wherein The extension end of the flow splitting guide rib is inclined or curved towards the downstream of the dispensing water supply channel.

4. An additive dosing device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that The first outlet is arranged at a downstream of the first outlet branch, and the second outlet is arranged at a downstream of the second outlet branch.

5. An additive dosing device according to claim 4, characterized in that The first outlet branch is a U-shaped water channel for changing the water flow direction, and the second outlet branch is a long strip-shaped water channel.

6. An additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The outlet of the premix water supply channel is located above the liquid storage cavity.

7. The additive dosing device of claim 1, wherein The inlets of the premix water supply channel and the dispensing water supply channel are located at the same side.

8. A laundry washing machine comprising a washing tub, characterized in that, Further comprising an atomizing device and the additive dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the additive dispensing device being in communication with the washing drum via the atomizing device.

9. A laundry machine according to claim 8, characterised in that, The atomizing device has a gasification cavity, the gasification cavity being provided with a liquid inlet and a gas outlet, the dispensing water supply channel being provided with the second outlet, the second outlet being in communication with the liquid inlet, and the gas outlet being in communication with the washing drum.

10. A laundry machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The liquid storage cavity comprises at least one liquid storage cavity for storing perfume.

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