A lighting self-contained air return type detergent dispensing component

By designing the lighting self-introduced air-return detergent delivery component on the washing machine, and using magnetically sensitive switches to control the lighting lamp and liquid guide tank structure, the problem of inconvenient detergent delivery is solved, and the aesthetics and convenience of use of the washing machine are improved.

CN114717811BActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19NANJING CHUANGWEI HOUSEHOLD ELECTRONICS APPLIANCES LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202210327554.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-30
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-30

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Technical Problem

The detergent delivery device of existing washing machines affects the beauty of the product, has a small capacity and is inconvenient to release when there is insufficient light, making it easy to leak liquid and bubbles.

Method used

A lighting self-branded air-return detergent delivery component is designed, and a magnetically sensitive switch control lighting lamp is used, with a liquid conduction tank and an independent liquid storage chamber, and has a liquid level mark to ensure sufficient light and facilitate multiple releases.

Benefits of technology

It improves the aesthetics and convenience of use of the washing machine, prevents detergent leakage and bubbles, and realizes multiple releases at one time.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an illuminated self-contained air return type detergent dispensing assembly, comprising an upper cover of an input box, a lower cover of an input box, a flip cover of an input box, and a cover plate installed on the flip cover of the input box. An illuminating lamp is installed on the upper cover of the input box, a card slot is formed on the lower cover of the input box, a magnetic switch is installed on the card slot, a detergent storage cavity is formed in the upper cover and the lower cover of the input box, a connecting hose is connected to the lower surface of the detergent storage cavity, a liquid guide groove is formed on the inner surface of the flip cover of the input box, the liquid guide groove is located above the detergent storage cavity, and a magnet is fixed in the liquid guide groove. When the flip cover of the present invention is opened, the magnetic switch will be activated, the light will be turned on, and the sight line of the dispensing will be illuminated. At the same time, the flip cover provides an extended liquid guide groove structure, which is convenient for consumers to dispense detergent while providing customers with a more beautiful and complete product. At the same time, it is convenient for customers to dispense detergent once and complete multiple washes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an illuminated self-returning air type detergent dispensing assembly, which belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment such as washing machines. Background Art

[0002] In current laundry equipment, such as washing machines, the detergent dispenser is typically located on top of the upper cover or outside the control panel, leaving it exposed and affecting the overall appearance and aesthetics of the product. Furthermore, traditional detergent dispensers can only hold a small amount of detergent, requiring frequent manual refills. This can lead to leakage during dispensing at night or in poor lighting conditions, and excessively fast dispensing can cause bubbles and result in choppy dispensing.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology to solve the shortcomings of the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art and provides an illuminated self-returning air type detergent dispensing assembly.

[0005] The technical solutions adopted by the present invention include: an illuminated self-returning detergent dispensing assembly, comprising an input box upper cover, an input box lower cover, an input box flip cover and a cover plate installed on the input box flip cover, the input box upper cover and the input box lower cover are installed together, an illuminating lamp is installed on the input box upper cover, a first card slot is formed on the input box lower cover, a magnetic switch is installed on the first card slot, detergent liquid storage chambers arranged in the left and right directions are formed in the space where the input box upper cover and the input box lower cover are installed, connecting hoses are respectively connected to the lower surfaces of the detergent liquid storage chambers, a liquid guide groove is extended to be formed on the inner surface of the input box flip cover, the liquid guide groove is located above the detergent liquid storage chamber so as to enable the detergent in the liquid guide groove to flow into the detergent liquid storage chamber, a magnet is fixed in the liquid guide groove, a fixing groove is formed on the input box upper cover, and the illuminating lamp is installed in the fixing groove.

[0006] Furthermore, an air return outlet is formed on the detergent storage chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, a shaft support seat is formed at the lower end of the front surface of the lower cover of the input box, and a shaft hole is formed on the shaft support seat. The lower end of the inner surface of the flip cover of the input box is convexly bent to form a rotating arm, and the tail convexity of the rotating arm is formed with a rotating shaft pivotally connected to the rotating shaft hole.

[0008] Furthermore, a plurality of second card slots are formed through the flip cover of the input box, and a plurality of buckles are formed on the inner surface of the cover plate and are buckled into the second card slots.

[0009] Furthermore, the cover plate is mounted on the outer surface of the flip cover of the input box, and a handle is formed at the upper end of the cover plate for facilitating opening the flip cover of the input box.

[0010] Furthermore, there are three liquid guide grooves in total, and a limit axis is raised on the left surface of the leftmost liquid guide groove and the right surface of the rightmost liquid guide groove respectively, and a limit groove is formed on the inner surface of the lower cover of the input box at a position opposite to the limit axis.

[0011] Furthermore, a liquid level indicator is provided on the bottom or rear surface of the detergent dispensing assembly.

[0012] Furthermore, the three liquid guide grooves correspond to three independent detergent storages, and the three detergent storages are defined as detergent, softener and baby wash.

[0013] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: When the lid of the illuminated, self-returning detergent dispenser assembly is opened, a magnetic switch activates, illuminating the light and illuminating the view. Furthermore, the lid provides an extended liquid guide trough, facilitating detergent dispensing and providing a more visually appealing and complete product. Furthermore, the user can complete multiple washes with a single application of detergent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the illuminated self-contained air return type detergent dispensing component of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the illuminated self-contained air return type detergent dispensing component of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram of the illuminated self-contained air return type detergent dispensing component of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower cover of the input box.

[0018] Figure 5 Another schematic diagram of the lower cover of the input box.

[0019] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cover.

[0020] Figure 7 Another schematic diagram of the cover.

[0021] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the lid of the input box.

[0022] Figure 9 Another schematic diagram of the flip cover of the input box.

[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded view of the illuminated self-contained air return type detergent dispensing component of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] The present invention's illuminated, self-contained, air-returning detergent dispensing assembly includes an upper cover 1, a lower cover 2, a flip cover 3, and a cover plate 4 mounted on the flip cover 3. The upper cover 1 and lower cover 2 are mounted together, and a lighting lamp 6 is mounted on the upper cover 1. The lighting lamp 6 is secured to a securing groove (not shown) in the upper cover 1 using tape or a snap, and then sealed with glue.

[0026] The space between the upper and lower covers 1 and 2 of the hopper box is formed with three detergent storage chambers 10 arranged in a horizontal direction. Connecting hoses (not shown) extend through the lower surfaces of each of the three detergent storage chambers 10, and air return and exhaust ports 11 are formed in each of the three chambers. A shaft support 20 is formed at the lower end of the front surface of the lower cover 2, with a shaft hole 200 formed in the support. The lower end of the inner surface of the hopper box flip cover 3 is bent to form a pivot arm 220. The rear end of the pivot arm 220 is formed with a pivot shaft 221 that pivotally connects to the shaft hole 200. Several second slots 222 are formed through the hopper box flip cover 3. Three liquid guide grooves 223 extend from the inner surface of the hopper box flip cover 3. These guide grooves 223 are located above the detergent storage chambers 10 to allow detergent in the guide grooves 223 to flow into the detergent storage chambers 10. A limit axis 224 is formed on the left side surface of the leftmost liquid guide groove 223 and the right side surface of the rightmost liquid guide groove 223. A limit groove (not shown) is formed on the inner surface of the lower cover 2 of the input box at a position opposite to the limit axis 224.

[0027] The cover plate 4 is installed on the outer surface of the input box flip cover 3. The inner surface of the cover plate 4 is protruded with a plurality of clips 230 that snap into the second slots 222. A buckle 231 is formed at the upper end of the cover plate 4 for facilitating opening the input box flip cover 3.

[0028] A first card slot 23 is formed on the lower cover 2 of the input box. A magnetic switch 24 is installed on the first card slot 23 . A magnet 5 is installed and fixed in one of the liquid guide grooves 223 .

[0029] A liquid level indicator (not shown) is provided in the detergent dispensing component within the user's visual range. The liquid level indicator is inserted into the bottom or rear facade of the detergent dispensing component to remind the user of the liquid level height when pouring detergent.

[0030] The illuminated, self-returning detergent dispensing assembly of the present invention features a flip-top, liquid-guiding trough structure. The flip-top surface and the surface of the dispensing assembly's inlet are at an angle. The dispensing box lid 3 and the liquid-guiding trough form a rotating, integrated structure. When rotated open, the user can view three independent, slide-like liquid-guiding troughs 223, allowing the user to pour the corresponding detergent into the liquid-guiding troughs 223. The liquid is then drained into the detergent storage chamber 10 through the liquid-guiding troughs 223. The detergent then enters the automatic dispensing assembly via a connecting hose. Furthermore, a liquid level indicator is provided within the detergent dispensing assembly within the user's visual range. This indicator snaps into the bottom or rear elevation of the detergent dispensing assembly to alert the user to the liquid level as the detergent is being poured in, indicating that the detergent has been delivered and preventing it from overflowing. A securing groove is provided on the dispensing box's upper cover 1, onto which a lighting lamp 6 is mounted. During dispensing, the lamp illuminates the entire field of view, making it easier for the user to see the amount dispensed, preventing liquid leakage, and enhancing the sense of technology. The photo light is turned on and off by a magnetic switch 24. By flipping the lid 3 of the drop box, a displacement occurs, causing a change in the magnetic field, which sends an on / off signal to the main computer board, which then controls the lighting. When the lighting is on, detergent is first introduced into the detergent storage chamber 10 through a liquid guide groove 223 extending from the lid 3 of the drop box. The lower lid 2 of the drop box is equipped with an air return vent 11. As detergent is added, air in the detergent storage chamber 10 is quickly expelled, preventing unobstructed delivery. The liquid guide groove 223 of the lid 3 of the drop box is composed of three independent liquid guide grooves, corresponding to three independent detergent storage tanks. The three types of detergent can be defined as detergent, softener, and baby wash.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An illuminated self-returning air detergent dispensing assembly, characterized by: The invention comprises an input box upper cover (1), an input box lower cover (2), an input box flip cover (3), and a cover plate (4) installed on the input box flip cover (3); the input box upper cover (1) and the input box lower cover (2) are installed together; an illuminating lamp (6) is installed on the input box upper cover (1); a first card slot (23) is formed on the input box lower cover (2); a magnetic switch (24) is installed on the first card slot (23); detergents arranged in the left-right direction are formed in the space where the input box upper cover (1) and the input box lower cover (2) are installed. A liquid storage cavity (10), a connecting hose is respectively connected through the lower surface of the detergent liquid storage cavity (10), a liquid guide groove (223) is extended and formed on the inner surface of the input box flip cover (3), the liquid guide groove (223) is located above the detergent liquid storage cavity (10) so as to be able to flow the detergent in the liquid guide groove (223) into the detergent liquid storage cavity (10), a magnet (5) is fixedly installed in the liquid guide groove (223), a fixing groove is formed on the input box upper cover (1), and the lighting lamp (6) is installed in the fixing groove.

2. The illuminated self-returning detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air return outlet (11) is formed on the detergent storage chamber (10).

3. The illuminated self-returning detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating shaft support seat (20) is formed at the lower end of the front surface of the lower cover (2) of the input box, and a rotating shaft hole (200) is formed on the rotating shaft support seat (20). The lower end of the inner surface of the input box flip cover (3) is convexly bent to form a rotating arm (220), and the rear end of the rotating arm (220) is convexly formed with a rotating shaft (221) pivotally connected to the rotating shaft hole (200).

4. The illuminated self-returning detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of second slots (222) are formed through the flip cover (3) of the input box, and a plurality of buckles (230) are formed on the inner surface of the cover plate (4) and are buckled into the second slots (222).

5. The lighting self-returning detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover plate (4) is mounted on the outer surface of the input box flip cover (3), and a buckle (231) is formed at the upper end of the cover plate (4) for facilitating opening the input box flip cover (3).

6. The illuminated self-returning detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The liquid guide grooves (223) comprise three in total, and a limit axis (224) is protruded on the left surface of the leftmost liquid guide groove (223) and the right surface of the rightmost liquid guide groove (223), respectively. A limit groove is formed on the inner surface of the lower cover (2) of the input box at a position opposite to the limit axis (224).

7. The illuminated self-returning detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: A liquid level indicator is also provided on the bottom or rear surface of the detergent dispensing assembly.

8. The illuminated self-returning detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The three liquid guide grooves (223) correspond to three independent detergent storages, and the three detergent storages are defined as detergent, softener and baby wash.

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