Laundry treating apparatus and additive dosing method

Abstract

This invention discloses a garment processing device, comprising: a bucket; and two or more additive dispensing modules, selected or combined, connected to the bucket to dispense additives into the bucket. The invention also discloses an additive dispensing method for the garment processing device, which determines the dispensing module and dispensing data corresponding to the current garment processing based on a generated garment processing program; during the execution of the garment processing program, a dispensing instruction based on the dispensing data is issued to the matched dispensing module to control the additive dispensing. Through this setup, multiple additive dispensing modules can dispense additives into the same garment processing device, increasing the types of additives that can be dispensed and allowing the garment processing device to utilize externally configured dispensing modules. This represents a significant technological advancement, expanding the automatic additive dispensing function of the garment processing device and adding more diverse functions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a clothing treatment device for household appliances, and more particularly to a control method for intelligently dispensing additives from multiple dispensing modules into the same clothing treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] With societal development, clothing materials have become more diverse, requiring different types of additives for different fabrics. The market offers detergents, washing aids, fabric softeners, color protectants, disinfectants, and more. In the future, even more types of additives may be available for different washing stages. This necessitates garment processing devices with more storage tanks to store each type of additive, achieving automatic additive dispensing.

[0003] However, due to cost or size limitations, existing garment handling devices with automatic dispensing functions can generally only dispense two types of additives, such as detergent and fabric softener, or detergent and detergent builder, etc., and cannot dispense more types of additives for users. In addition, the liquid storage tanks of existing garment handling devices with automatic dispensing functions are generally small in capacity due to machine size limitations, requiring users to frequently refill the liquid storage tank or add additives to it.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is hereby proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a garment processing device that increases the number of types of additives that can be added, thereby achieving the goal of diversifying the functions of the garment processing device. Simultaneously, this invention also provides an additive dispensing method for the garment processing device, enabling multiple dispensing modules to dispense additives separately or simultaneously into the same garment processing device, thereby achieving intelligent and precise control over multiple different additive dispensing modules.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A garment processing device includes: a bucket; and two or more additive dispensing modules, one of which or simultaneously connected to the bucket, dispensing additives into the bucket.

[0008] Furthermore, the additive dispensing module is either a built-in dispensing module installed inside the housing of the garment processing device, or an external dispensing module installed outside the housing of the garment processing device.

[0009] Preferably, it includes at least one built-in delivery module and at least one external delivery module.

[0010] Furthermore, each additive dispensing module is equipped with at least one storage box for storing additives, and each storage box dispenses the corresponding additive into the barrel through the dispensing unit.

[0011] To achieve the above-mentioned objective, the present invention also provides a method for adding additives to a clothing treatment device, comprising:

[0012] Step S1: Generate clothing processing program;

[0013] Step S2: Based on the clothing processing procedure, determine the delivery module and delivery data corresponding to this clothing processing;

[0014] Step S3: During the execution of the clothing processing procedure, a delivery instruction based on the delivery data is sent to the matching delivery module;

[0015] Step S4: Control the determined dispensing module to dispense the additives according to the dispensing instructions.

[0016] Furthermore, step S2 is specifically as follows:

[0017] Step S21: Based on the clothing processing program, determine at least one of the following clothing processing attribute information: clothing type, water level, washing operation stage, and clothing processing device model.

[0018] Step S22: Based on the clothing treatment attribute information determined above, determine at least one candidate additive that corresponds to the clothing treatment attribute information above.

[0019] Step S23: Based on the candidate additives determined above and the types of additives that can be controlled to be dispensed by each dispensing module, determine the dispensing module that performs this clothing processing and the dispensing data corresponding to that dispensing module.

[0020] Preferably, the dosage data includes at least the additive type, dosage, and dosage time;

[0021] Preferably, the additive dispensing method is applied to the garment treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

[0022] Furthermore, the specific method for determining the delivery module for this clothing processing and the delivery data corresponding to that module in step S23 is as follows:

[0023] If any delivery module corresponds to an additive type that covers all candidate additives, then that delivery module is determined to be the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

[0024] Furthermore, if multiple delivery modules cover all candidate additives, the delivery module with the fewest total additives is selected, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

[0025] Preferably, if multiple delivery modules cover all candidate additives, the built-in delivery module is selected first, and the delivery data for this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

[0026] Furthermore, if none of the additive types corresponding to each delivery module cover all candidate additives, then the delivery module that covers the most types of candidate additives is the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the additives covered by that delivery module.

[0027] or,

[0028] If none of the additive types corresponding to each delivery module cover all candidate additives, then the delivery module combination that covers all candidate additives and has the smallest total number is selected as the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives covered by each delivery module in this combination.

[0029] Furthermore, step S3 is specifically as follows:

[0030] Start the garment processing program;

[0031] If the clothing processing only uses the built-in dispensing module to control the additive dispensing, then the built-in dispensing module is activated, the built-in dispensing program is executed based on the received built-in dispensing instructions, and the external dispensing module is closed.

[0032] or,

[0033] If the clothing processing only uses an external dispensing module to control the additive dispensing, then the external dispensing module is activated, the external dispensing program is executed based on the received external dispensing command, and the built-in dispensing module is closed.

[0034] or,

[0035] If the garment processing uses both an external and internal dispensing modules to collaboratively control additive dispensing, then the internal dispensing module is activated, executing the internal dispensing procedure based on the received internal dispensing instructions; simultaneously, the external dispensing module is activated, executing the external dispensing procedure based on the received external dispensing instructions.

[0036] Furthermore, before the external delivery module executes the external delivery program based on the received external delivery instruction, the following steps are also included:

[0037] Perform a self-check on the working status of the external delivery module;

[0038] If the self-test passes, the external delivery module is started and the external delivery program is executed based on the received external delivery instruction. Otherwise, a reminder message is output and the built-in delivery module is started and the built-in delivery program is executed based on the built-in delivery instruction that matches the default of the clothing processing program.

[0039] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0040] With the above settings, multiple additive dispensing modules can dispense additives to the same garment processing device. This not only increases the types of additives that the garment processing device can dispense, but also allows the garment processing device to use externally set dispensing modules for additive dispensing. This realizes the expansion of the automatic additive dispensing function of the garment processing device and represents a significant technological advancement in adding diversified functions to the garment processing device.

[0041] Meanwhile, the present invention has a simple structure, a concise method, and significant effects, and is intended for widespread use.

[0042] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the additive dispensing method in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the selection process of the delivery module in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the built-in delivery module running independently in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the built-in delivery module running independently in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the simultaneous operation of the built-in and external delivery modules in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] The main components shown in the diagram are: 1. Clothing processing device; 2. Additive dispensing module; 3. Cloud server; 4. Water supply equipment; 5. Bucket; 6. Liquid storage box; 10. Casing; 21. Internal dispensing module; 22. External dispensing module.

[0051] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0052] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0053] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0054] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention introduces a clothing processing device, which includes:

[0056] Casing 10;

[0057] The drum 5 is installed inside the casing 10 and performs washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying and other clothing processing procedures on the clothes contained therein.

[0058] Two or more additive dispensing modules 2 are connected to the tank 5, either individually or simultaneously, to dispense additives into the tank 5.

[0059] The above setup allows multiple additive dispensing modules to dispense additives into the same garment processing device. This not only increases the variety of additives that can be dispensed into the garment processing device, but also enables the device to utilize externally installed dispensing modules. This represents a significant technological advancement in expanding and diversifying the automatic additive dispensing function of the garment processing device.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the additive dispensing module 2 can be a built-in dispensing module 21 installed inside the housing 10 of the clothing processing device 1, or an external dispensing module 22 installed outside the housing 10 of the clothing processing device 1. The inlet of the built-in dispensing module 21 is connected to the water inlet of the clothing processing device 1, and the outlet is connected to the tank 5, so that the additive dispensed by it can be introduced into the tank 5 of the clothing processing device 1 using the water flow from the clothing processing device 1. The inlet of the external dispensing module 22 is connected to the water supply device 4, and the outlet is connected to the water inlet of the clothing processing device 1, so that the additive dispensed by it can also be introduced into the tank 5 of the clothing processing device 1 using the water flow from the clothing processing device 1. The aforementioned water supply device 4 can be any existing device that can provide a water source, such as a faucet or a water tank.

[0061] Of course, it is also possible to directly connect the outlet of the external dispensing module 22 to the tank 5, and / or directly connect the inlet of the built-in dispensing module 21 to the water supply equipment 4, which can also achieve the function of the two additive dispensing modules 2 directly dispensing additives into the tank 5 using the incoming water.

[0062] Preferred, such as Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of the present invention, the two or more additive dispensing modules 2 connected to the tank 5 of the clothing treatment device 1 include at least one built-in dispensing module 21 installed inside the clothing treatment device 1 and at least one external dispensing module 22 located outside the clothing treatment device 1; the built-in dispensing module 21 and the external dispensing module 22 are respectively connected to the tank 5 of the clothing treatment device 1 through pipelines, so that the water flow into the clothing treatment device 1 can flow through different additive dispensing modules 2 respectively, so that each additive dispensing module 2 can use the water flow into the tank 5 to dispense the corresponding additive.

[0063] like Figure 1As shown in this embodiment of the invention, each additive dispensing module 2 is equipped with at least one storage box 6 for storing additives. Each storage box 6 is connected to a water inlet channel into the tank 5 via a dispensing unit, so as to achieve the purpose of each additive dispensing module 2 controlling at least one additive to be dispensed into the tank 5 accordingly. In this embodiment, the dispensing unit can be any existing device that can realize the additive dispensing function, such as: a suction pump that generates a suction force to extract the additive during operation, a Venturi tube that uses water flow to generate negative pressure to extract the additive, etc.

[0064] In this embodiment of the invention, each liquid storage box 6 of the additive dispensing module 2 can respectively contain different types of additives, such as detergents, fragrances, fabric softeners, disinfectants, etc., so that different types of additives can be dispensed separately or in combination, enabling the clothing treatment device to treat clothing accordingly when executing different types of programs. Simultaneously, in this embodiment of the invention, each liquid storage box 2 of the additive dispensing module 2 can also store detergents of different concentrations, such as extra-concentrated, concentrated, regular, low-foaming, etc., so that the corresponding type of detergent can be dispensed when the clothing treatment device executes different washing programs, thereby achieving corresponding washing of different types of clothing and improving the washing effect of the clothing treatment device.

[0065] In this embodiment of the invention, the clothing processing device 1 can be any existing washing machine, dryer, care machine, ironing machine, sterilizer, or other device capable of washing and caring for clothing. Furthermore, the clothing processing device 1 in this embodiment can also be a regular washing machine, with the tub 5 being a water-holding tub that only serves as the outer tub. Alternatively, it can be a self-cleaning, holeless inner tub washing machine, with the tub 5 integrating both inner and outer tub functions, lacking a spin-drying hole but only having a controllable opening and closing drain outlet. Additionally, the tub 5 of the clothing processing device 1 in this embodiment can also be equipped with other washing components for agitating water flow and washing clothes, such as a pulsator or agitator column.

[0066] Example 1

[0067] like Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this embodiment introduces a method for adding additives to a clothing treatment device, which includes the following specific steps:

[0068] Step S1: Generate clothing processing program;

[0069] Step S2: Based on the clothing processing procedure, determine the additive dispensing module and dispensing data corresponding to this clothing processing. The dispensing data includes at least the additive type, dispensing amount, and dispensing time.

[0070] Step S3: During the execution of the clothing processing procedure, a delivery instruction based on the delivery data is sent to the matching delivery module;

[0071] Step S4: The selected dispensing module dispenses the additives according to the received dispensing instructions.

[0072] In this embodiment, the additive dispensing method can be applied to the above-mentioned garment processing device that connects two or more additive dispensing modules.

[0073] In this embodiment, step S2 above, based on the clothing processing procedure, determines the additive dispensing module and dispensing data corresponding to this clothing processing, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the specific content is as follows:

[0074] Step S21: Based on the clothing processing program, determine at least one of the following clothing processing attribute information: clothing type, water level, washing operation stage, and clothing processing device model.

[0075] Step S22: Based on the clothing treatment attribute information determined above, determine at least one candidate additive that corresponds to the clothing treatment attribute information above.

[0076] Step S23: Based on the candidate additives determined above and the types of additives that can be controlled to be dispensed by each dispensing module, determine the dispensing module that performs this clothing processing and the dispensing data corresponding to that dispensing module.

[0077] In this embodiment, in step 23 above, the clothing processing device can obtain information on the type of additives that can be controlled by each dispensing module by means of user manual selection, automatic identification and sending by the additive dispensing module, and / or push from a smart terminal.

[0078] In this embodiment, the specific method for determining the delivery module that performs this clothing processing and the delivery data corresponding to that module in step 23 above is as follows:

[0079] If any delivery module corresponds to an additive type that covers all candidate additives, then that delivery module is determined to be the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

[0080] In this embodiment, in step 23 above, if multiple dispensing modules correspond to additive types that cover all candidate additives, they can be selected according to the set priority.

[0081] The specific selection method based on priority can be as follows:

[0082] If multiple delivery modules cover all candidate additives, the delivery module with the fewest total additives is selected, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

[0083] And / or, if multiple delivery modules cover all candidate additives, the built-in delivery module is selected first, and the delivery data for this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

[0084] And / or, if multiple dispensing modules correspond to additive types that cover all candidate additives, the dispensing module with the largest remaining dosage in the storage box shall be selected first, and the dispensing data corresponding to this clothing treatment shall be determined based on the candidate additives.

[0085] In this embodiment, in step 23 above, if the additive types corresponding to each dispensing module do not cover all candidate additives, the specific method for determining the dispensing module that performs this clothing processing and the dispensing data corresponding to that dispensing module can be as follows:

[0086] If none of the additive types corresponding to each delivery module cover all candidate additives, then the delivery module that covers the most types of candidate additives will be the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing will be revised based on the additives covered by that delivery module.

[0087] or,

[0088] If none of the additive types corresponding to each delivery module cover all candidate additives, then the delivery module combination that covers all candidate additives and has the smallest total number is selected as the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives covered by each delivery module in this combination.

[0089] In this embodiment, step S3 above, during the execution of the clothing processing procedure, sends a dispensing instruction based on dispensing data to the matching dispensing module to control the dispensing of additives;

[0090] The specific content includes the following:

[0091] The garment processing device initiates the garment processing procedure;

[0092] like Figure 4 As shown, if the clothing processing only uses the built-in dispensing module to control the dispensing of additives, then the built-in dispensing module is activated, the built-in dispensing program is executed based on the received built-in dispensing instruction, and the external dispensing module is closed.

[0093] or,

[0094] like Figure 5 As shown, if the clothing processing only uses an external dispensing module to control the additive dispensing, then the external dispensing module is activated, the external dispensing program is executed based on the received external dispensing command, and the built-in dispensing module is closed.

[0095] or,

[0096] like Figure 6 As shown, if the clothing processing uses an external dispensing module and an internal dispensing module to coordinate the dispensing of additives, then the internal dispensing module is activated and executes the internal dispensing program based on the received internal dispensing instructions; at the same time, the external dispensing module is activated and executes the external dispensing program based on the received external dispensing instructions.

[0097] like Figures 5 and 6 As shown, in this embodiment, before the external delivery module executes the external delivery program based on the received external delivery instruction, the following steps are also included:

[0098] Perform a self-check on the working status of the external delivery module;

[0099] If the self-test passes, the external delivery module is started and the external delivery program is executed based on the received external delivery instruction. Otherwise, a reminder message is output and the built-in delivery module is started and the built-in delivery program is executed based on the built-in delivery instruction that matches the default of the clothing processing program.

[0100] like Figure 1 , Figures 5 and 6 As shown, in this embodiment, when the clothing handling device 1 sends the delivery instruction determined by it to the external delivery module 22, it does so via a relay method through the cloud server 3; as Figure 1 As shown, the clothing processing device 1 is connected to the external delivery module 22 via a cloud server 3 through wireless communication, enabling the clothing processing device 1 to communicate with the external delivery module 22 via the cloud server 3. This allows the delivery instruction determined by the clothing processing device 1 to be relayed to the external delivery module 2 via the cloud server 3.

[0101] Of course, in this embodiment, the external delivery module 22 can also be directly wirelessly matched and connected to the clothing processing device 1 so that the two can directly exchange and transmit data; the external delivery module 22 can also be wirelessly matched and connected to the clothing processing device 1 through other smart terminals, such as mobile phones and other smart terminals for data relay (not shown in the figures).

[0102] In this embodiment, in step S1 above, a clothing processing program is generated;

[0103] The clothing processing program can be a clothing processing program generated by the clothing processing device based on the user's manual operation;

[0104] Alternatively, the garment processing device can detect the information of the garments to be processed in the bin, and the garment processing program can be automatically generated based on the garment detection information.

[0105] It can also be a clothing processing program sent by a smart terminal to a clothing processing device, etc.

[0106] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for adding additives to a garment treatment device, characterized in that, The garment handling device includes at least one built-in dispensing module and at least one external dispensing module; The delivery method includes: Step S1: Generate clothing processing program; Step S2: Based on the clothing processing procedure, determine the delivery module and delivery data corresponding to this clothing processing; Step S3: During the execution of the clothing processing procedure, a delivery instruction based on the delivery data is sent to the matching delivery module; Step S4: Control the determined dispensing module to dispense the additive according to the dispensing instruction; Step S2 is as follows: Step S21: Based on the clothing processing program, determine at least one of the following clothing processing attribute information: clothing type, water level, washing operation stage, and clothing processing device model. Step S22: Based on the clothing treatment attribute information determined above, determine at least one candidate additive that corresponds to the clothing treatment attribute information above. Step S23: Based on the candidate additives determined above and the types of additives that can be controlled to be dispensed by each dispensing module, determine the dispensing module that performs this clothing processing and the dispensing data corresponding to that dispensing module. The specific method for determining the delivery module for this clothing processing and the delivery data corresponding to that module in step S23 is as follows: If any delivery module corresponds to an additive type that covers all candidate additives, then that delivery module is determined to be the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives. If multiple delivery modules cover all candidate additives, the built-in delivery module is selected first, and the delivery data for this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

2. The additive dispensing method of the clothing treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dosage data includes at least the type of additive, dosage, and dosage time.

3. The additive dispensing method of the clothing treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, If multiple delivery modules cover all candidate additives, the delivery module with the fewest total additives is selected, and the delivery data for this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives.

4. The additive dispensing method of the clothing treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, If none of the additive types corresponding to each delivery module cover all candidate additives, then the delivery module that covers the most types of candidate additives is the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the additives covered by that delivery module. or, If none of the additive types corresponding to each delivery module cover all candidate additives, then the delivery module combination that covers all candidate additives and has the smallest total number is selected as the delivery module corresponding to this garment processing, and the delivery data corresponding to this garment processing is determined based on the candidate additives covered by each delivery module in this combination.

5. The additive dispensing method of the garment treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Step S3 is as follows: Start the garment processing program; If the clothing processing only uses the built-in dispensing module to control the additive dispensing, then the built-in dispensing module is activated, the built-in dispensing program is executed based on the received built-in dispensing instructions, and the external dispensing module is closed. or, If the clothing processing only uses an external dispensing module to control the additive dispensing, then the external dispensing module is activated, the external dispensing program is executed based on the received external dispensing command, and the built-in dispensing module is closed. or, If the garment processing uses both an external and internal dispensing modules to collaboratively control additive dispensing, then the internal dispensing module is activated, executing the internal dispensing procedure based on the received internal dispensing instructions; simultaneously, the external dispensing module is activated, executing the external dispensing procedure based on the received external dispensing instructions.

6. The additive dispensing method of the garment treatment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Before the external delivery module executes the external delivery program based on the received external delivery instruction, the following steps are also included: Perform a self-check on the working status of the external delivery module; If the self-test passes, the external delivery module is started and the external delivery program is executed based on the received external delivery instruction. Otherwise, a reminder message is output and the built-in delivery module is started and the built-in delivery program is executed based on the built-in delivery instruction that matches the default of the clothing processing program.

7. A garment treatment apparatus employing the additive dispensing method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising: bucket; Its features are: Two or more additive dispensing modules may be connected to the tank, either one or both, to dispense additives into the tank. It includes at least one built-in delivery module and at least one external delivery module; The built-in dispensing module is installed inside the housing of the clothing processing device, and the external dispensing module is installed outside the housing of the clothing processing device. The inlet of the built-in dispensing module is connected to the inlet of the clothing processing device, and the outlet is connected to the bucket. The inlet of the external dispensing module is connected to the water supply equipment, and the outlet is connected to the inlet of the clothing processing device.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each additive dispensing module is equipped with at least one storage box for storing additives. Each storage box dispenses the corresponding additive into the barrel through the dispensing unit.

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