A detergent dispensing device and clothing treatment equipment

Abstract

This application provides a detergent dispensing device and a garment processing device. The detergent dispensing device includes a detergent box, a dispenser box, and an adapter. The detergent box has a mixing chamber and a first inlet and a drain inlet communicating with the mixing chamber. The dispenser box is removably disposed within the detergent box and has a first module receiving area and a second module receiving area, at least one of which is used to receive a detergent container. The adapter has a first container adapter interface, a second container adapter interface, a first liquid inlet adapter interface, and a second liquid inlet adapter interface. A first liquid inlet channel is formed between the first container adapter interface and the first liquid inlet adapter interface, and a second liquid inlet channel is formed between the second container adapter interface and the second liquid inlet adapter interface. The first container adapter interface communicates with the first module receiving area, and the second container adapter interface communicates with the second module receiving area. The detergent dispensing device of this application is applicable to different models of garment processing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing washing and care technology, and in particular to a detergent dispensing device and clothing treatment equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Taking washing machines as an example, different models of washing machines have different structures and functions in their detergent dispensing devices, resulting in a low rate of parts commonality between different models of washing equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a detergent dispensing device and a garment processing equipment, wherein the detergent dispensing device is applicable to different models of garment processing equipment.

[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a detergent dispensing device, comprising:

[0005] A detergent box, the detergent box having a mixing chamber and a first water inlet and a drain outlet communicating with the mixing chamber;

[0006] A dispenser box is retractably disposed within the detergent box, the dispenser box having a first module receiving area and a second module receiving area, at least one of the first module receiving area and the second module receiving area being used to receive a detergent container;

[0007] The adapter has a first container adapter, a second container adapter, a first liquid inlet adapter, and a second liquid inlet adapter. A first liquid inlet channel is formed between the first container adapter and the first liquid inlet adapter, and a second liquid inlet channel is formed between the second container adapter and the second liquid inlet adapter. The first container adapter is connected to the first module receiving area, and the second container adapter is connected to the second module receiving area.

[0008] In one embodiment, the adapter is provided with a first container connector having a first container adapter interface and a second container connector having a second container adapter interface, the first container connector extending into the first module receiving area and the second container connector extending into the second module receiving area.

[0009] In one embodiment, the distributor box further includes a filter module receiving area, and the adapter has a filter inlet adapter and a filter outlet adapter, the filter inlet adapter and the filter outlet adapter being connected to the filter module receiving area.

[0010] In one embodiment, the adapter is provided with a first filter connector having the filter inlet interface and a second filter connector having the filter outlet interface, the first filter connector and the second filter connector extending into the filter module receiving area.

[0011] In one embodiment, the detergent box has a second water inlet disposed at the top of the second module receiving area, and the second water inlet is connected to the mixing chamber through the second module receiving area.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first container adapter and the second container adapter are disposed on one side of the adapter, the first liquid inlet adapter and the second liquid inlet adapter are disposed on the opposite side of the adapter, and the first container adapter and the second container adapter are spaced apart along the lateral direction of the adapter.

[0013] The first liquid inlet adapter is offset from the first container adapter; and / or, the second liquid inlet adapter is offset from the second container adapter.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first liquid inlet adapter is located below the first container adapter, and the second liquid inlet adapter is located below the second container adapter.

[0015] The adapter also has a first liquid outlet corresponding to the first liquid inlet adapter and a second liquid outlet corresponding to the second liquid inlet adapter. Both the first liquid outlet adapter and the second liquid inlet adapter are connected to the mixing chamber. The first liquid outlet adapter is located between the first liquid inlet adapter and the first container adapter, and the second liquid outlet adapter is located on the side of the second liquid inlet adapter away from the second container adapter.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first liquid inlet channel passes through the gap between the second liquid inlet adapter and the first liquid outlet adapter.

[0017] Another embodiment of this application provides a garment processing device, including:

[0018] A tub assembly, comprising an outer tub and an inner tub rotatably disposed within the outer tub, the inner tub having a washing chamber;

[0019] The detergent dispensing device described above has its drain port connected to the washing chamber;

[0020] A dispensing pump is provided, and the first liquid inlet adapter and / or the second liquid inlet adapter form an outlet path through the dispensing pump with the mixing chamber.

[0021] In one embodiment, the adapter further includes a first liquid outlet adapter and a second liquid outlet adapter, both of which are connected to the mixing chamber.

[0022] The first liquid inlet adapter and the first liquid outlet adapter are respectively connected to the dispensing pump; and / or, the second liquid inlet adapter and the second liquid outlet adapter are respectively connected to the dispensing pump.

[0023] In one embodiment, the dispensing pump has a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first inlet is connected to the first inlet adapter, the second inlet is connected to the second inlet adapter, the first outlet is connected to the first outlet adapter, and the second outlet is connected to the second outlet adapter.

[0024] In one embodiment, the detergent box has a second water inlet disposed at the top of the second module receiving area;

[0025] The detergent dispensing device includes a shower head and a hand-dispensing module with a first hand-dispensing channel; the hand-dispensing module is disposed in the second module receiving area, the first hand-dispensing channel is connected to the second water inlet and the mixing chamber respectively, and at least a portion of the shower head is disposed between the second water inlet and the first hand-dispensing channel;

[0026] The dispensing pump has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the first inlet adapter, and the outlet is connected to the mixing chamber.

[0027] In one embodiment, the hand-operated module further has a second hand-operated channel communicating with the mixing chamber, the detergent box has a third water inlet disposed at the top of the second module receiving area, and the shower head is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel; the first flow channel is located between the second water inlet and the first hand-operated channel, and the second flow channel is located between the third water inlet and the second hand-operated channel.

[0028] This application provides a detergent dispensing device and a garment processing equipment. The dispenser box of the detergent dispensing device is provided with a first module receiving area and a second module receiving area. At least one of the first module receiving area and the second module receiving area is used to receive detergent containers. At the same time, the adapter that cooperates with the dispenser box has a first container adapter, a second container adapter, a first liquid inlet adapter, and a second liquid inlet adapter. A first liquid inlet channel is formed between the first container adapter and the first liquid inlet adapter, and a second liquid inlet channel is formed between the second container adapter and the second liquid inlet adapter. The first container adapter is connected to the first module receiving area, and the second container adapter is connected to the second module receiving area. Depending on whether the module placed in the first module receiving area and the second module receiving area is a detergent container, a corresponding dispensing pump can be selected to connect the first module receiving area and / or the second module receiving area to the mixing chamber. In this way, the standardization rate of parts can be improved, the inventory pressure of stagnant materials can be reduced, and the detergent dispensing device can be manufactured using the same mold for different configurations of garment processing equipment, reducing the cost of mold investment and shortening the product development cycle. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of the detergent dispensing device, and the detergent container is also shown in the diagram.

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the dispenser box.

[0032] Figure 4 For the dispensing pump and Figure 2 Exploded view of the detergent dispenser and adapter of the detergent dispensing device shown;

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the box.

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of the box from another perspective;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the adapter.

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the positional relationship of the various interfaces of the adapter, wherein the first liquid inlet channel and the second liquid inlet channel are located inside the adapter;

[0037] Figure 9 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the dispensing pump;

[0038] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The diagram shows the interaction between the dispensing pump, the first detergent container, the second detergent container, and the filter module.

[0039] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the detergent dispensing device according to another embodiment of this application, and the detergent container is also shown in the figure;

[0040] Figure 12 For the dispensing pump and Figure 11 Exploded view of the detergent dispenser, adapter, and shower head of the detergent dispensing device shown;

[0041] Figure 13 for Figure 11 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the hand-throwing module.

[0042] Figure 14 for Figure 11 The front view of the dispenser box, detergent container, hand-feeding module, and filter module shown;

[0043] Figure 15 for Figure 14 AA sectional view.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0045] Detergent dispensing device 10; Detergent box 11; Mixing chamber 11a; First inlet 11b; Second inlet 11c; Third inlet 11d; Drain 11e; First clearance port 11f; Second clearance port 11g; Third clearance port 11h; Fourth clearance port 11i; Fifth clearance port 11j; Sixth clearance port 11k; Box body 111; Box cover 112; Dispenser box 12; First module receiving area 12a; Second module receiving area 12b; Filter module receiving area 12c; Filter module 13; Adapter 14; First container adapter 14a; Second container adapter 14b; First liquid inlet adapter 14c; Second liquid inlet adapter 14d; First inlet... Liquid channel 14e; second liquid inlet channel 14f; first liquid outlet adapter 14g; second liquid outlet adapter 14h; first container connector 14i; second container connector 14j; filter inlet adapter 14k; filter outlet adapter 14l; first filter connector 14m; second filter connector 14n; manual dispensing module 15; first manual dispensing channel 15a; second manual dispensing channel 15b; shower head 16; detergent container 20; first detergent container 20a; second detergent container 20b; dispensing pump 30; first liquid inlet 30a; second liquid inlet 30b; first liquid outlet 30c; second liquid outlet 30d; pipeline 40; circulation pump 50; door seal 60. Detailed Implementation

[0046] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific implementation should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0047] One embodiment of this application provides a detergent dispensing device 10. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 2 to 9 The detergent dispensing device 10 includes a detergent box 11, a dispenser box 12, and an adapter 14.

[0048] The detergent dispensing device 10 is a device for dispensing detergent during the washing process. The detergent is in liquid form. For example, the detergent can be laundry detergent, washing aid, fabric softener, disinfectant, perfume, or other fluids.

[0049] The detergent dispenser 11 has a mixing chamber 11a, a first water inlet 11b, and a drain outlet 11e communicating with the mixing chamber 11a. The first water inlet 11b is used to introduce water into the mixing chamber 11a, which is used to contain the mixture formed by mixing detergent and water. The drain outlet 11e is used to discharge the mixture formed by mixing detergent and water to the outside of the detergent dispensing device 10. The mixture flowing out of the drain outlet 11e flows into the washing chamber of the garment processing equipment through a corresponding pipe 40.

[0050] For example, please refer to Figure 4 The detergent box 11 can be composed of a box body 111 and a box cover 112. The box body 111 has a mixing chamber 11a and a drain port 11e, and the box cover 112 has a first water inlet 11b.

[0051] The dispenser box 12 has a first module receiving area 12a and a second module receiving area 12b. The dispenser box 12 is removably disposed inside the detergent box 11. At least one of the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b is used to receive the detergent container 20.

[0052] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 The adapter 14 has a first container adapter 14a, a second container adapter 14b, a first liquid inlet adapter 14c, and a second liquid inlet adapter 14d. A first liquid inlet channel 14e is formed between the first container adapter 14a and the first liquid inlet adapter 14c, and a second liquid inlet channel 14f is formed between the second container adapter 14b and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d. The first container adapter 14a is connected to the first module receiving area 12a, and the second container adapter 14b is connected to the second module receiving area 12b.

[0053] Another embodiment of this application provides a garment processing device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The system includes a cylinder assembly (not shown), a dispensing pump 30, and a detergent dispensing device 10 according to any embodiment of this application. The cylinder assembly includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder has a washing chamber, and a drain port 11e communicates with the washing chamber, meaning that the mixed liquid flowing out from the drain port 11e flows into the washing chamber of the inner cylinder through a corresponding pipe 40. A first liquid inlet adapter 14c and / or a second liquid inlet adapter 14d form an outlet path via the dispensing pump 30 between the first liquid inlet adapter 14c and the mixing chamber 11a.

[0054] Clothing processing equipment can include washing machines, washer-dryer combos, etc.

[0055] For example, please refer to Figure 1 The garment processing equipment has a door seal 60 and a housing. The door seal 60 is located between the opening of the drum assembly and the garment loading port on the housing. A water inlet facing the opening can be provided on the door seal 60. The pipeline 40 can be connected to the water inlet on the door seal 60. The mixed liquid flowing out from the drain port 11e flows along the pipeline 40 to the door seal 60 and is injected into the washing chamber from the opening of the drum assembly through the water inlet. In other words, the mixed liquid can be directly injected into the washing chamber to improve the utilization efficiency of the detergent.

[0056] In some embodiments, the mixture may flow through pipe 40 into the space between the inner drum and the outer drum first, and then flow from the space between the inner drum and the outer drum into the washing chamber of the inner drum.

[0057] The detergent dispenser 11 has a pull-out space, and the dispenser box 12 is pull-outably disposed within the pull-out space of the detergent dispenser 11. (See also...) Figure 2 The dispenser box 12 is in the withdrawable state. When the garment processing equipment is in normal use, the dispenser box 12 is pushed into the withdrawable space.

[0058] At least one of the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b is used to receive the detergent container 20. That is, one of the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b can be used to receive the detergent container 20, or both the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b can be used to receive the detergent container 20. The detergent container 20 is used to store detergent. The detergent container 20 can be any container that can store detergent and can be used in conjunction with the dispensing pump 30, such as a box, bottle, or bag. In other words, after the user pulls the dispenser box 12 out of the detergent box 11, they can place the detergent container 20 on the first module receiving area 12a or the second module receiving area 12b, or they can remove the detergent container 20 from the first module receiving area 12a or the second module receiving area 12b.

[0059] The detergent dispensing device 10 may or may not be equipped with a detergent container 20. In other words, the detergent dispensing device 10 may or may not have a detergent container 20. For the detergent dispensing device 10 with a detergent container 20, the user only needs to purchase detergent separately and add the detergent to the detergent container 20 by himself. For detergent dispensing device 10 without detergent container 20, detergent container 20 can be purchased separately. For example, users can purchase detergent container 20 and detergent separately and add detergent to detergent container 20 themselves. Alternatively, detergent container 20 and detergent can be used together as consumables in conjunction with detergent dispensing device 10. For example, users can directly purchase detergent to be filled with detergent container 20. After the detergent in detergent container 20 is used up, detergent container 20 is discarded and replaced with detergent filled with new detergent container 20. Alternatively, used detergent container 20 can not be discarded. For example, users can purchase detergent without detergent container 20 and add detergent to detergent container 20 themselves.

[0060] The liquid outlet path via the dispensing pump 30 refers to the detergent in the corresponding detergent container 20 being pumped into the mixing chamber 11a by the dispensing pump 30. In other words, the detergent dispensing device 10 has the function of automatically dispensing detergent via the dispensing pump 30.

[0061] Specifically, the type or number of dispensing pumps 30 needs to be determined according to the specific uses of the first module containing area 12a and the second module containing area 12b. For example, when only the first module containing area 12a is used to contain detergent container 20, and the second module containing area 12b is not used to contain detergent container 20, the inlet of the dispensing pump 30 is only connected to the first outlet adapter 14g. The dispensing pump 30 draws detergent from the detergent container 20 placed in the first module containing area 12a and pumps the detergent into the mixing chamber 11a through the outlet of the dispensing pump 30. This means that at this time, only the first inlet adapter 14c and the mixing chamber 11a form an outlet path through the dispensing pump 30. When only the second module receiving area 12b is used to receive the detergent container 20, and the first module receiving area 12a is not used to receive the detergent container 20, the inlet of the dispensing pump 30 is only connected to the second outlet adapter 14h. The dispensing pump 30 draws detergent from the detergent container 20 placed in the second module receiving area 12b and pumps the detergent into the mixing chamber 11a through the outlet of the dispensing pump 30. This means that at this time, only the second inlet adapter 14d and the mixing chamber 11a form an outlet path through the dispensing pump 30.

[0062] When both the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b are used to receive the detergent container 20, for example, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4, Figure 9 and Figure 10 A dispensing pump 30 can be provided, which has a first inlet 30a, a second inlet 30b, a first outlet 30c and a second outlet 30d. The first inlet 30a is connected to the first inlet adapter 14c, the second inlet 30b is connected to the second inlet adapter 14d, and the first outlet 30c and the second outlet 30d are respectively connected to the mixing chamber 11a.

[0063] For ease of description, please refer to Figure 2 The detergent container 20 placed in the first module receiving area 12a can be referred to as the first detergent container 20a, and the detergent container 20 placed in the second module receiving area 12b can be referred to as the second detergent container 20b. That is, the first inlet 30a is used to communicate with the first detergent container 20a placed in the first module receiving area 12a to extract detergent from the first detergent container 20a, and the second inlet 30b is used to communicate with the second detergent container 20b placed in the second module receiving area 12b to extract detergent from the second detergent container 20b. The detergent in the first detergent container 20a extracted by the dispensing pump 30 flows into the mixing chamber 11a through the first outlet 30c, and the detergent in the second detergent container 20b extracted by the dispensing pump 30 flows into the mixing chamber 11a through the second outlet 30d. This means that the first inlet adapter 14c and the mixing chamber 11a, and the second inlet adapter 14d and the mixing chamber 11a, respectively form outlet paths through the dispensing pump 30. The detergent flowing into the mixing chamber 11a mixes with the water from the first inlet 11b to form a mixture.

[0064] In some embodiments, the dispensing pump 30 may also be two single-dispensing pumps with inlets and outlets, wherein the inlet of one single-dispensing pump is connected to the first module receiving area 12a and the outlet is connected to the mixing chamber 11a, and the inlet of the other single-dispensing pump is connected to the second module receiving area 12b and the outlet is connected to the mixing chamber 11a.

[0065] When only one of the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b is used to place the detergent container 20, the other can be used to place other modules, such as the hand-feeding module 15, the filter module 13, etc.

[0066] In other words, the dispenser box 12 of the detergent dispensing device 10 in this embodiment of the application is provided with a first module receiving area 12a and a second module receiving area 12b. At least one of the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b is used to receive the detergent container 20. At the same time, the adapter 14 that cooperates with the dispenser box 12 has a first container adapter 14a, a second container adapter 14b, a first liquid inlet adapter 14c and a second liquid inlet adapter 14d. A first liquid inlet channel 14e is formed between the first container adapter 14a and the first liquid inlet adapter 14c, and a second liquid inlet channel 14e is formed between the second container adapter 14b and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d. Channel 14f; The first container adapter 14a is connected to the first module receiving area 12a, and the second container adapter 14b is connected to the second module receiving area 12b. Depending on whether the module placed in the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b is a detergent container 20, the corresponding dispensing pump 30 can be selected to connect the first module receiving area 12a and / or the second module receiving area 12b to the mixing chamber 11a. In this way, the standardization rate of parts can be improved, the inventory pressure of stagnant materials can be reduced, and the detergent dispensing device 10 can be manufactured using the same mold for different configurations of clothing processing equipment, reducing the cost of mold investment and shortening the product development cycle.

[0067] In addition, in related technologies, automatic detergent dispensing devices generally have a storage chamber. Users pre-pour detergent into the storage chamber, and during the wash cycle, a dispensing pump draws detergent from the chamber according to a set dosage. Because the dispensing pump automatically draws detergent from the storage chamber, the amount of detergent poured in by the user is generally greater than the amount needed for one wash cycle. This is equivalent to the detergent being directly stored in the storage chamber. Each time a wash cycle begins, the dispensing pump automatically draws a portion of the detergent from the storage chamber. When the detergent level in the storage chamber is low, the user adds more detergent. This detergent dispensing device eliminates the need to add detergent for each wash cycle, reducing the frequency of detergent additions. However, when the user needs to change to a different detergent, the existing detergent in the storage chamber must be completely used up before replacement. Furthermore, since the storage chamber is directly located on the dispenser box, it is inconvenient for the user to clean any remaining detergent from the storage chamber.

[0068] The detergent dispensing device in this embodiment features a first module receiving area and a second module receiving area within the dispenser box. At least one of these areas can hold a detergent container that works in conjunction with the dispensing pump, eliminating the need for manual emptying. When a user needs to switch to a different detergent, they simply replace the original detergent container in the dispenser box with one containing the new detergent, without waiting for all the detergent in the dispenser box to be used up. This allows users to easily switch to different detergents for precise laundry. Furthermore, since the detergent is stored in the detergent container, the hassle of cleaning up residual detergent is also reduced.

[0069] Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 The detergent dispensing device 10 shown has a first container adapter 14a, a second container adapter 14b, a first liquid inlet adapter 14c, and a second liquid inlet adapter 14d on the same adapter 14. In some embodiments, the adapter may also consist of two sub-adapters 14, one of which has the first container adapter 14a and the first liquid inlet adapter 14c, and the other of which has the second container adapter 14b and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d.

[0070] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first container adapter 14a and the second container adapter 14b can be located on one side of the adapter 14, and the first liquid inlet adapter 14c and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d can be located on the opposite side of the adapter 14. The first container adapter 14a and the second container adapter 14b are spaced apart laterally along the adapter 14. The first liquid inlet adapter 14c is offset from the first container adapter 14a, and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d is offset from the second container adapter 14b. That is, the axial centerline of the first liquid inlet adapter 14c is parallel to the first container adapter 14b. The axial center lines of the adapter 14a and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d do not coincide. The axial center lines of the second container adapter 14b also do not coincide. The relative positions between the first container adapter 14a and the second container adapter 14b only need to correspond to the relative positions between the first detergent container 20a and the second detergent container 20b. Similarly, the relative positions between the first liquid inlet adapter 14c and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d only need to correspond to the relative positions between the first liquid inlet 30a and the second liquid inlet 30b of the dispensing pump 30.

[0071] In some embodiments, the first liquid inlet adapter 14c may be offset from the first container adapter 14a, and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d may be overlapped with the second container adapter 14b, that is, the axial center line of the second liquid inlet adapter 14d may coincide with the axial center line of the second container adapter 14b. Alternatively, the first liquid inlet adapter 14c may coincide with the first container adapter 14a, and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d may be offset from the second container adapter 14b, that is, the axial center line of the first liquid inlet adapter 14c may coincide with the axial center line of the first container adapter 14a.

[0072] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 In addition to the first container adapter 14a, the second container adapter 14b, the first liquid inlet adapter 14c, and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d, the adapter 14 can also be equipped with a first liquid outlet adapter 14g corresponding to the first liquid inlet adapter 14c and a second liquid outlet adapter 14h corresponding to the second liquid inlet adapter 14d. Both the first liquid outlet adapter 14g and the second liquid inlet adapter 14d are connected to the mixing chamber 11a. When only the first module accommodating area 12a is used to accommodate the detergent container 20, the first liquid inlet adapter... Port 14c and the first liquid outlet adapter 14g are respectively connected to the dispensing pump 30. When only the second module receiving area 12b is used to receive the detergent container 20, the second liquid inlet adapter 14d and the second liquid outlet adapter 14h are respectively connected to the dispensing pump 30. When both the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b are used to receive the detergent container 20, the first liquid inlet adapter 14c and the first liquid outlet adapter 14g, as well as the second liquid inlet adapter 14d and the second liquid outlet adapter 14h, all need to be connected through the dispensing pump 30. For example, Figure 9 and Figure 10 The first outlet 30c of the dispensing pump 30 shown is connected to the first outlet adapter 14g, and the second outlet 30d is connected to the second outlet adapter 14h. This means that the detergent flowing out from the first outlet 30c flows into the mixing chamber 11a through the first outlet adapter 14g, and the detergent flowing out from the second outlet 30d flows into the mixing chamber 11a through the second outlet adapter 14h.

[0073] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 The first liquid inlet adapter 14c is located below the first container adapter 14a, the second liquid inlet adapter 14d is located below the second container adapter 14b, the first liquid outlet adapter 14g is located between the first liquid inlet adapter 14c and the first container adapter 14a, and the second liquid outlet adapter 14h is located on the side of the second liquid inlet adapter 14d away from the second container adapter 14b.

[0074] Specifically, please refer to Figure 8The relative positions of the first liquid inlet adapter 14c, the second liquid inlet adapter 14d, the first liquid outlet adapter 14g, and the second liquid outlet adapter 14h on the adapter 14 are consistent with the relative positions of the first liquid inlet 30a, the second liquid inlet 30b, the first liquid outlet 30c, and the second liquid outlet 30d on the dispensing pump 30. The second liquid inlet adapter 14d on the adapter 14 is located below the second container adapter 14b, and the second liquid outlet adapter 14h is located on the side of the second liquid inlet adapter 14d away from the second container adapter 14b. This allows the second liquid inlet adapter 14d to be as close as possible to the second container adapter 14b, thereby shortening the length of the second liquid inlet channel 14f and improving the dispensing efficiency of detergent in the second detergent container 20b.

[0075] Further, please refer to Figure 9 ,because Figure 9 Due to the structural limitations of the dispensing pump 30 shown, when the second liquid inlet port 14d on the adapter 14 is positioned as close as possible to the second container port 14b, the first liquid inlet port 14c can only be positioned on the side of the first liquid outlet port 14g away from the first container port 14a. Therefore, in order to shorten the length of the first liquid inlet channel 14e and maximize the dispensing efficiency of the detergent in the first detergent container 20a, the first liquid inlet channel 14e can pass through the gap between the second liquid inlet port 14d and the first liquid outlet port 14g.

[0076] It is understood that the relative positions of the first inlet 30a, the second inlet 30b, the first outlet 30c, and the second outlet 30d on the dispensing pump 30 are not limited to... Figure 9 As shown in the figure, the relative positions of the first liquid inlet adapter 14c, the second liquid inlet adapter 14d, the first liquid outlet adapter 14g, and the second liquid outlet adapter 14h on the adapter 14 can be adjusted accordingly based on the relative positions of the first liquid inlet 30a, the second liquid inlet 30b, the first liquid outlet 30c, and the second liquid outlet 30d on different dispensing pumps 30.

[0077] In one embodiment, the adapter 14 can be disposed on the outer surface of the side wall of the detergent box 11, and a corresponding clearance opening is provided on the side wall of the detergent box 11. For example, please refer to... Figure 5The side wall of the detergent box 11 can be provided with a first clearance port 11f communicating with the first module receiving area 12a, a second clearance port 11g communicating with the second module receiving area 12b, and a third clearance port 11h and a fourth clearance port 11i communicating with the mixing chamber 11a. The first clearance port 11f avoids the first liquid inlet adapter 14c, the second clearance port 11g avoids the second liquid inlet adapter 14d, the third clearance port 11h avoids the first liquid outlet adapter 14g, and the fourth clearance port 11i avoids the second liquid outlet adapter 14h.

[0078] In some embodiments, an installation port may be provided on the side wall of the detergent box 11, and the adapter 14 may be provided at the installation port and the installation port may be closed.

[0079] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 The adapter 14 is provided with a first container connector 14i having a first container adapter interface 14a and a second container connector 14j having a second container adapter interface 14b. The first container connector 14i extends into the first module receiving area 12a, and the second container connector 14j extends into the second module receiving area 12b. That is, the first container connector 14i and the second container connector 14j can extend into the internal space of the dispenser box 12. The first detergent container 20a and the second detergent container 20b are respectively placed after the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b. The liquid outlet of the first detergent container 20a can be plugged into the first container connector 14i, and the liquid outlet of the second detergent container 20b can also be plugged into the second container connector 14j. Thus, it is convenient for the first container adapter interface 14a and the second container adapter interface 14b to communicate with the liquid outlets of the first detergent container 20a and the second detergent container 20b, respectively.

[0080] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 The distributor box 12 can also be provided with a filter module receiving area 12c, which is used to place the filter module 13. The adapter 14 has a filter inlet adapter 14k and a filter outlet adapter 14l, which are connected to the filter module receiving area 12c, that is, the filter inlet adapter 14k and the filter outlet adapter 14l are used to connect with the filter module 13.

[0081] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5For the adapter 14 installed on the side wall of the detergent box 11, a fifth clearance port 11j and a sixth clearance port 11k that communicate with the filter module receiving area 12c can be provided on the side wall of the detergent box 11. The fifth clearance port 11j avoids the filter inlet adapter 14k, and the sixth clearance port 11k avoids the filter outlet adapter 14l.

[0082] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 The filter module 13 has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the filter inlet adapter 14k, and the outlet is connected to the filter outlet adapter 14l. The filter inlet adapter 14k and the filter outlet adapter 14l are connected to the pipeline 40 inside the garment processing equipment. The circulation pump 50 of the garment processing equipment pumps water containing lint from the washing chamber of the garment processing equipment through the pipeline 40 from the filter inlet adapter 14k and the inlet of the filter module 13 to the filter module 13 for filtration, so as to achieve the purpose of filtering lint. The filtered water then flows out through the outlet of the filter module 13 and the filter outlet adapter 14l, and flows back into the washing chamber through the pipeline 40. Thus, circulation filtration can be achieved.

[0083] The dispenser box 12 is provided with a filter module receiving area 12c, which is equivalent to integrating the function of filtering lint into the detergent dispensing device 10. At the same time, the adapter 14 is provided with a filter water inlet adapter 14k and a filter water outlet adapter 14l, which can facilitate the connection between the filter module 13 and the pipeline 40 in the clothing processing equipment.

[0084] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 The adapter 14 is provided with a first filter connector 14m having a filter inlet adapter 14k and a second filter connector 14n having a filter outlet adapter 14l. The first filter connector 14m and the second filter connector 14n extend into the filter module receiving area 12c. That is, the first filter connector 14m and the second filter connector 14n can extend into the internal space of the distributor box 12. After the filter module 13 is placed in the filter module receiving area 12c, the inlet of the filter module 13 is plugged into the first filter connector 14m, and the outlet of the filter module 13 is plugged into the second filter connector 14n. Thus, it is convenient for the filter module 13 to communicate with the filter inlet adapter 14k and the filter outlet adapter 14l.

[0085] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the dispenser box 12 may not have a filter module receiving area 12c, that is, the filter module 13 may not be provided in the detergent dispensing device 10.

[0086] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The detergent box 11 has a second water inlet 11c, which is located at the top of the second module receiving area 12b. The second water inlet 11c is connected to the mixing chamber 11a through the second module receiving area 12b.

[0087] Specifically, in one type of garment processing equipment, both the first module receiving area 12a and the second module receiving area 12b of the detergent dispensing device 10 can be used to receive the detergent container 20. In this case, the detergent dispensing device 10 only needs to use the first water inlet 11b. In another type of garment processing equipment, the first module receiving area 12a of the detergent dispensing device 10 is used to receive the detergent container 20, and the second module receiving area 12b can be used to install other types of detergent dispensing modules. In this case, the first water inlet 11b is used in conjunction with the detergent container 20 in the first module receiving area 12a, and the second water inlet 11c is used in conjunction with the detergent dispensing module in the second module receiving area 12b.

[0088] For the first inlet 11b used in conjunction with the detergent container 20 in the first module receiving area 12a, and the second inlet 11c used in conjunction with the detergent dispensing module in the second module receiving area 12b, please refer to the example. Figures 11 to 15 The detergent dispensing device 10 may include a shower head 16 and a hand-dispensing module 15 with a first hand-dispensing channel 15a. The hand-dispensing module 15 is disposed within a second module receiving area 12b. The first hand-dispensing channel 15a is connected to both a second water inlet 11c and a mixing chamber 11a. At least a portion of the shower head 16 is disposed between the second water inlet 11c and the first hand-dispensing channel 15a. The dispensing pump 30 has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to a first inlet adapter 14c, and the outlet is connected to the mixing chamber 11a.

[0089] Specifically, the dispensing pump 30 can be a single dispensing pump 30 with only one inlet and one outlet, or it can be... Figure 9 The dual dispensing pump 30 shown has a first inlet 30a, a second inlet 30b, a first outlet 30c, and a second outlet 30d. For the dual dispensing pump 30, the first inlet 30a is connected to the first inlet adapter 14c, the first outlet 30c is connected to the mixing chamber 11a, and the second inlet 30b and second outlet 30d are not used. Additionally, when the detergent dispensing device 10 uses... Figure 9 The adapter 14 shown is connected to the first liquid outlet adapter 14g.

[0090] The manual dispensing module 15 relies on the user to manually add detergent. This means that before washing, the user needs to pour detergent into the first manual dispensing channel 15a. During the washing process, water flows into the second water inlet 11c and sprays the detergent in the first manual dispensing channel 15a through the shower head 16 to form a mixture. This mixture flows through the first manual dispensing channel 15a into the mixing chamber 11a, and then exits from the drain port 11e connected to the mixing chamber 11a to the outside of the detergent dispensing device 10. It then flows into the washing chamber of the garment processing equipment through the corresponding pipe 40. The amount of detergent poured into the first manual dispensing channel 15a is the amount needed for one wash. In other words, the user needs to pour detergent into the first manual dispensing channel 15a each time detergent needs to be added. In other words, the detergent dispensing device 10 can not only automatically dispense detergent via the dispensing pump 30, but also manually add detergent via the manual dispensing module 15.

[0091] Further, please refer to Figures 12 to 15 The manual dispensing module 15 can also be provided with a second manual dispensing channel 15b connected to the mixing chamber 11a. The top of the detergent box 11 is provided with a third water inlet 11d. The shower head 16 is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel. The first flow channel is located between the second water inlet 11c and the first manual dispensing channel 15a, and the second flow channel is located between the third water inlet 11d and the second manual dispensing channel 15b. That is to say, the water flow from the second water inlet 11c flows into the first manual dispensing channel 15a through the first flow channel, and the water flow from the third water inlet 11d flows into the second manual dispensing channel 15b through the second flow channel.

[0092] The function of the second manual dispensing channel 15b is similar to that of the first manual dispensing channel 15a. That is, before washing, the user also needs to pour the detergent into the second manual dispensing channel 15b. During the washing process, water flows into the third water inlet 11d and sprays the detergent in the second manual dispensing channel 15b through the shower head 16 to form a mixture. The mixture flows through the second manual dispensing channel 15b into the mixing chamber 11a, and then is discharged from the drain port 11e connected to the mixing chamber 11a to the outside of the detergent dispensing device 10, and flows into the washing chamber of the garment processing equipment through the corresponding pipe 40. In other words, the manual dispensing module 15 can be equipped with multiple manual dispensing channels to facilitate the dispensing of different detergents as needed.

[0093] Figures 13 to 15The second hand-feeding channel 15b is also connected to the first hand-feeding channel 15a. This means that the mixed liquid flowing out of the second hand-feeding channel 15b first flows into the first hand-feeding channel 15a, and then flows into the mixing chamber 11a through the first hand-feeding channel 15a. In some embodiments, the second hand-feeding channel 15b can also be directly connected to the mixing chamber 11a. This means that the mixed liquid flowing out of the second hand-feeding channel 15b flows directly into the mixing chamber 11a without passing through the first hand-feeding channel 15a.

[0094] in addition, Figure 12 The shower head 16 in the middle guides the water flow into the first hand-dispensing channel 15a and the second hand-dispensing channel 15b respectively by setting the first flow channel and the second flow channel. In some embodiments, the detergent dispensing device 10 can also be equipped with two shower heads 16, one of which is connected to the first hand-dispensing channel 15a and the other of which is connected to the second hand-dispensing channel 15b. That is, the water flow from the first water inlet 11b flows into the first hand-dispensing channel 15a through one of the shower heads 16, and the water flow from the second water inlet 11c flows into the second hand-dispensing channel 15b through the other shower head 16.

[0095] For example, please refer to Figure 11 The detergent container 20 placed in the first module receiving area 12a can hold laundry detergent. The first dispensing channel 15a of the detergent dispensing device 10 can be used to add laundry detergent or laundry powder, while the second dispensing channel 15b can be used to add other detergents besides laundry detergent, such as fabric softener, detergent, disinfectant, perfume, etc. Before washing clothes, if the user selects the automatic detergent dispensing function, there is no need to add detergent to the first dispensing channel 15a. If the user selects the manual detergent dispensing function, detergent or washing powder needs to be added to the first dispensing channel 15a. However, regardless of whether the user selects the automatic or manual detergent dispensing function, whether to add other detergents to the second dispensing channel 15b depends on the user's specific selection. For example, if the user needs to use fabric softener, detergent, disinfectant, or perfume during the washing process, then the fabric softener, detergent, disinfectant, or perfume needs to be poured into the second dispensing channel 15b. If the user does not need to use fabric softener, detergent, disinfectant, or perfume during the washing process, then the fabric softener, detergent, disinfectant, or perfume does not need to be poured into the second dispensing channel 15b.

[0096] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only examples illustrating one use of the detergent dispensing device 10, which has both automatic detergent dispensing and manual detergent addition functions. The type of detergent contained in the detergent container 20, the type of detergent added to the first manual dispensing channel 15a and the second manual dispensing channel 15b, and the usage of the detergent dispensing device 10 can all be adjusted as needed, and will not be elaborated here.

[0097] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0098] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A detergent dispensing device, characterized in that, include: A detergent box (11) having a mixing chamber (11a) and a first inlet (11b) and a drain (11e) communicating with the mixing chamber (11a); A dispenser box (12) is removably disposed within the detergent box (11), the dispenser box (12) having a first module receiving area (12a), a second module receiving area (12b) and a filter module receiving area (12c), at least one of the first module receiving area (12a) and the second module receiving area (12b) being used to receive a detergent container (20); The adapter (14) has a first container adapter (14a), a second container adapter (14b), a first liquid inlet adapter (14c), and a second liquid inlet adapter (14d). A first liquid inlet channel (14e) is formed between the first container adapter (14a) and the first liquid inlet adapter (14c), and a second liquid inlet channel (14f) is formed between the second container adapter (14b) and the second liquid inlet adapter (14d). The first container adapter (14a) is connected to the first module receiving area (12a), and the second container adapter (14b) is connected to the second module receiving area (12b). The adapter (14) is provided with a first container connector (14i) having the first container adapter interface (14a) and a second container connector (14j) having the second container adapter interface (14b); The adapter (14) also has a first liquid outlet (14g) corresponding to the first liquid inlet adapter (14c) and a second liquid outlet (14h) corresponding to the second liquid inlet adapter (14d). Both the first liquid outlet (14g) and the second liquid inlet adapter (14d) are connected to the mixing chamber (11a). The first liquid outlet (14g) is located between the first liquid inlet adapter (14c) and the first container adapter (14a), and the second liquid outlet (14h) is located on the side of the second liquid inlet adapter (14d) away from the second container adapter (14b).

2. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first container connector (14i) extends into the first module receiving area (12a), and the second container connector (14j) extends into the second module receiving area (12b).

3. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter (14) has a filter inlet adapter (14k) and a filter outlet adapter (14l), which are connected to the filter module receiving area (12c).

4. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adapter (14) is provided with a first filter connector (14m) having the filter inlet adapter (14k) and a second filter connector (14n) having the filter outlet adapter (14l), the first filter connector (14m) and the second filter connector (14n) extending into the filter module receiving area (12c).

5. The detergent dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The detergent box (11) has a second water inlet (11c) located at the top of the second module receiving area (12b), and the second water inlet (11c) is connected to the mixing chamber (11a) through the second module receiving area (12b).

6. The detergent dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first container adapter (14a) and the second container adapter (14b) are disposed on one side of the adapter (14), and the first liquid inlet adapter (14c) and the second liquid inlet adapter (14d) are disposed on the opposite side of the adapter (14). The first container adapter (14a) and the second container adapter (14b) are disposed at a lateral interval along the adapter (14). The first liquid inlet adapter (14c) is offset from the first container adapter (14a); and / or, the second liquid inlet adapter (14d) is offset from the second container adapter (14b).

7. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first liquid inlet adapter (14c) is located below the first container adapter (14a), and the second liquid inlet adapter (14d) is located below the second container adapter (14b).

8. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first liquid inlet channel (14e) passes through the gap between the second liquid inlet adapter (14d) and the first liquid outlet adapter (14g).

9. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: A tub assembly, comprising an outer tub and an inner tub rotatably disposed within the outer tub, the inner tub having a washing chamber; The detergent dispensing device (10) according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the drain port (11e) is connected to the washing chamber; The dispensing pump (30) forms an outlet path through the dispensing pump (30) between the first liquid inlet port (14c) and / or the second liquid inlet port (14d) and the mixing chamber (11a).

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The adapter (14) also has a first liquid outlet adapter (14g) and a second liquid outlet adapter (14h), both of which are connected to the mixing chamber (11a). The first liquid inlet adapter (14c) and the first liquid outlet adapter (14g) are respectively connected to the dispensing pump (30); and / or, the second liquid inlet adapter (14d) and the second liquid outlet adapter (14h) are respectively connected to the dispensing pump (30).

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The dispensing pump (30) has a first inlet (30a), a second inlet (30b), a first outlet (30c), and a second outlet (30d). The first inlet (30a) is connected to the first inlet adapter (14c), the second inlet (30b) is connected to the second inlet adapter (14d), the first outlet (30c) is connected to the first outlet adapter (14g), and the second outlet (30d) is connected to the second outlet adapter (14h).

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The detergent box (11) has a second water inlet (11c) located at the top of the second module receiving area (12b); The detergent dispensing device (10) includes a shower head (16) and a hand-dispensing module (15) having a first hand-dispensing channel (15a); the hand-dispensing module (15) is disposed in the second module receiving area (12b), the first hand-dispensing channel (15a) is connected to the second water inlet (11c) and the mixing chamber (11a) respectively, and at least a portion of the shower head (16) is disposed between the second water inlet (11c) and the first hand-dispensing channel (15a); The dispensing pump (30) has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the first inlet adapter (14c), and the outlet is connected to the mixing chamber (11a).

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The hand-operated module (15) also has a second hand-operated channel (15b) communicating with the mixing chamber (11a), the detergent box (11) has a third water inlet (11d) disposed at the top of the second module receiving area (12b), and the shower head (16) is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel; the first flow channel is located between the second water inlet (11c) and the first hand-operated channel (15a), and the second flow channel is located between the third water inlet (11d) and the second hand-operated channel (15b).

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