An integrated dispenser

CN114916890BActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03NINGBO QINGMEI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210597311.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-30
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-30

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Technical Problem

In existing household dishwashers, liquid detergent is prone to crystallization, which can clog pipes or dispensing devices, resulting in low device reliability, inaccurate dosage, unstable cleaning ability, and the need for frequent addition of powder or block detergent/rinse, leading to a poor user experience.

Method used

Design an integrated dispenser that includes separate dispensing modules for dishwasher powder, dishwasher liquid, and rinse aid. It is controlled by a solenoid valve and uses a sealed top rod and a metering chamber to achieve accurate dosage. It is integrated between the inner and outer door panels of the dishwasher to make full use of space and increase storage capacity.

Benefits of technology

It enables accurate metering and dispensing of dish soap and rinse aid, improves performance and consumer experience, enhances the stability and reliability of cleaning performance, reduces the number of times it needs to be added, and increases storage capacity.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of dish-washing machine dispenser, in particular to a new integrated dispenser, which comprises an inner door, the inside of the inner door is provided with a square hole, the square hole is connected with a dispenser, the outside of the dispenser is provided with a sealing ring, the inside of the dispenser is provided with a dish-washing powder feeding module, a dish-washing liquid feeding module and a dish-brightening agent feeding module, the inside of the dish-washing powder feeding module is provided with a dish-washing powder storage cavity, the inside of the dish-washing powder storage cavity is provided with a dish-washing powder feeding module electromagnetic valve, the inside of the dish-washing liquid feeding module is provided with a dish-washing liquid storage cavity, the inside of the dish-washing liquid storage cavity is provided with a dish-washing liquid feeding module electromagnetic valve, the inside of the dish-brightening agent feeding module is provided with a dish-brightening agent storage cavity, and the inside of the dish-brightening agent storage cavity is provided with a dish-brightening agent feeding module electromagnetic valve.The present application has reasonable structure, and the unique structure design in the inside can realize that the dish-washing liquid and the dish-brightening agent are added once and used multiple times, so that the use performance and the consumer use experience are greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dishwasher dispensers, and more particularly to an integrated dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of dishwasher technology, household dishwashers have become more feature-rich. The application of new technologies has made dishwashers more practical and increasingly popular with consumers. The dishwasher dispenser is a crucial component, automatically dispensing detergent according to the washing program, directly impacting the dishwasher's performance.

[0003] Currently, household dishwashers on the market use dishwasher powder / tablets and rinse aid. Dishwasher powder / tablets effectively improve cleaning performance, while rinse aid effectively improves drying performance. Dishwasher powder / tablets and rinse aid are contained in different cavities of the dispenser. Rinse aid is in liquid form and can be used multiple times with a single addition, but dishwasher powder / tablets are in powder or block form and must be added after each use. Due to the frequent additions (requiring additions every time), the consumer experience is poor.

[0004] Liquid dishwashing liquid is currently available on the market, but due to its properties, it is prone to crystallization that can clog pipes or dispensing devices, resulting in low device reliability, inaccurate dosage, and unstable cleaning ability of the machine. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an integrated distributor.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an integrated dispenser, comprising an inner door, the inner door having a square hole inside which a dispenser is snapped into place, a sealing ring being fitted around the outside of the dispenser, and the dispenser having a dishwasher detergent dispensing module, a dishwasher liquid dispensing module, and a rinse aid dispensing module inside. The dishwasher detergent dispensing module has a dishwasher detergent storage chamber inside, and a dishwasher detergent dispensing module solenoid valve is installed inside the dishwasher detergent storage chamber. The dishwasher liquid dispensing module has a dishwasher liquid storage chamber inside, and a dishwasher liquid dispensing module solenoid valve is installed inside the dishwasher liquid storage chamber. The rinse aid dispensing module has a rinse aid storage chamber inside, and a rinse aid dispensing module solenoid valve is installed inside the rinse aid storage chamber.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: The dispenser includes a front cover and a rear cover. The front cover is fixedly connected to the rear cover by hot-melt welding. The front cover has a detergent powder chamber inside, and a detergent powder chamber cover is movably connected inside the detergent powder chamber.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: The front of the dispenser's front cover has a dishwashing liquid inlet, a dishwashing liquid dispensing inlet, a dishwashing liquid rinsing outlet, and a transparent guide post for the dishwashing liquid chamber. These inlets, outlets, and rinsing outlets are connected to the dishwashing liquid storage chamber. The dishwashing liquid rinsing outlet has a knob cover inside, and a sealing ring is installed inside the knob cover. Dishwashing liquid is dispensed through the transparent guide post for the dishwashing liquid chamber. The dishwashing liquid chamber has a transparent guide post, one end of which extends into the interior of the dishwashing liquid storage chamber. The bottom of the front cover of the dispenser is movably connected to the dishwashing liquid chamber cover. The inner surface of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover is provided with a dishwashing liquid chamber cover sealing ring. The front of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover has a transparent guide post opening, and the position of the transparent guide post opening corresponds to the position of the transparent guide post. The front of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover has multiple dishwashing liquid rinsing ports.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: The front of the dispenser's front cover has a wake fluid filling port, a wake fluid dispensing port, and a wake fluid cavity transparent guide post opening. These ports are connected to the wake fluid storage cavity. A wake fluid cavity transparent guide post passes through the interior of the wake fluid cavity transparent guide post opening, with one end extending into the wake fluid storage cavity. A wake fluid cavity cover is movably connected to the bottom of the dispenser's front cover. A wake fluid cavity cover sealing ring is provided on the inner surface of the wake fluid cavity cover. A wake fluid cavity cover transparent guide post opening is located on the front of the wake fluid cavity cover, and the position of the transparent guide post opening corresponds to the position of the wake fluid cavity transparent guide post. Multiple wake fluid rinsing ports are located on the front of the wake fluid cavity cover.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: The dishwasher detergent dispensing module includes a dishwasher detergent chamber and a dishwasher detergent chamber cover. The dishwasher detergent chamber is connected to the dishwasher detergent storage chamber. The solenoid valve of the dishwasher detergent dispensing module is movably connected to the dishwasher detergent chamber cover via a rotary spring.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: The dishwashing liquid dispensing module includes a dishwashing liquid metering chamber and a dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber. The dishwashing liquid storage chamber has a vent channel for both the metering and dispensing chambers. A second notch is provided at the top of the dispensing chamber vent channel. The dishwashing liquid storage chamber is connected to the metering chamber via the metering vent channel, and the dispensing chamber is also connected to the dispensing chamber via the dispensing vent channel. The dispensing chamber is connected to the dishwashing liquid dispensing spout. A float chamber is located at the bottom of the storage chamber, and a sensor switch is installed inside the float chamber. A [missing information - likely a device or feature] is located above the float chamber. The device includes a dishwashing liquid dispensing inlet, and the dishwashing liquid storage chamber, dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber, and dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber are connected through the dishwashing liquid dispensing inlet. Dishwashing liquid sealing rods are installed inside the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber and the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber. One end of the dishwashing liquid sealing rod is fitted with a sealing ring, and the sealing ring has a corrugated structure in the middle, allowing it to extend and retract axially. The other end of the dishwashing liquid sealing rod is provided with a latch that connects to the valve core of the solenoid valve of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module. A dispensing chamber sealing bracket is installed inside the dispensing chamber, and a bracket sealing ring is installed on the outer surface of the dispensing chamber sealing bracket.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: The wake-up agent dispensing module includes a wake-up agent metering chamber and a wake-up agent dispensing chamber. The wake-up agent storage chamber has a wake-up agent dispensing chamber venting channel and a wake-up agent metering chamber venting channel inside. A first notch is formed at the top of the wake-up agent dispensing chamber venting channel. The wake-up agent storage chamber is connected to the wake-up agent metering chamber through the wake-up agent metering chamber venting channel. The wake-up agent storage chamber is connected to the wake-up agent dispensing chamber through the wake-up agent dispensing chamber venting channel. The wake-up agent dispensing chamber is connected to the wake-up agent dispensing port. A float chamber is provided at the bottom of the wake-up agent storage chamber. An internal magnetic float is installed. A sensor switch is installed at the bottom of the wake fluid storage chamber. The wake fluid storage chamber, wake fluid dispensing chamber, and wake fluid dispensing chamber are connected through the wake fluid dispensing chamber inlet. A wake fluid sealing rod is installed inside the wake fluid dispensing chamber. A wake fluid sealing rod sealing ring is installed at one end of the wake fluid sealing rod. The other end of the wake fluid sealing rod is provided with a bayonet to connect with the valve core of the wake fluid dispensing module solenoid valve. A bayonet is provided inside the rod sealing cover. The wake fluid sealing rod passes through the rod sealing cover and is installed on the wake fluid dispensing chamber.

[0013] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: Compared with existing technologies, this integrated dispenser has a unique internal structural design that allows for multiple uses of dish soap and rinse aid with a single dispensing, greatly improving performance and user experience.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this integrated dispenser has a unique internal structural design that can accurately measure and dispense dishwashing liquid and rinse aid according to set requirements, resulting in higher and more stable cleaning performance.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this integrated dispenser has separate working units for dispensing dishwashing powder, liquid dishwashing liquid, and rinse aid, but the three independent units are integrated together.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this integrated dispenser is installed between the inner and outer door panels of the dishwasher and in the recessed part of the inner door. It makes full use of the space of the dishwasher door and is designed to increase the storage cavity for adding dish soap and rinse aid, allowing more dish soap and rinse aid to be added and enabling multiple uses with a single addition.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, this integrated dispenser uses a solenoid valve for control, and the storage chamber and metering chamber are controlled by a single-rod bidirectional sealing structure, which realizes accurate dosage and dispensing of dishwashing liquid and rinse aid. This structure is simple and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an integrated distributor proposed in this invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the distributor structure of an integrated distributor proposed in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an integrated distributor proposed in this invention; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module and the rinse aid dispensing module of an integrated dispenser proposed in this invention; Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of the dishwasher detergent dispensing module and rinse aid dispensing module of an integrated dispenser proposed in this invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the non-operational state structure of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module of an integrated dispenser proposed in this invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the operational state structure of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module of an integrated dispenser proposed in this invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the non-operational state structure of the brightener dispensing module of an integrated dispenser proposed in this invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the operational state structure of the brightener dispensing module of an integrated dispenser proposed in this invention.

[0019] Legend: 1. Inner door; 2. Sealing ring; 3. Dispenser; 31. Dishwashing powder dispensing module; 32. Dishwashing liquid dispensing module; 33. Finish detergent dispensing module; 301. Dispenser front cover; 302. Dispenser rear cover; 303. Dishwashing liquid filling port; 304. Dishwashing liquid dispensing port; 305. Finish detergent dispensing port; 306. Finish detergent dispensing port; 307. Dishwashing liquid rinsing outlet; 308. Dishwashing powder chamber; 309. Transparent guide post opening for the dishwashing liquid chamber; 310. Transparent guide post opening of the rinse aid chamber; 311. Vent channel of the rinse aid dispensing chamber; 312. Vent channel of the rinse aid metering chamber; 313. Liquid inlet of the rinse aid metering chamber; 314. Liquid inlet of the dishwashing liquid metering chamber; 315. Vent channel of the dishwashing liquid metering chamber; 316. Vent channel of the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber; 317. Dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber; 318. Dishwashing liquid metering chamber; 319. Rinse aid metering chamber; 320. Rinse aid dispensing chamber; 321. First notch; 322, Second notch; 4. Dishwashing powder chamber cover; 5. Dishwashing liquid rinse outlet knob cover; 6. Dishwashing liquid chamber cover; 601. Transparent guide post opening of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover; 602. Dishwashing liquid rinse outlet; 7. Finishing agent chamber cover; 701. Transparent guide post opening of the finishing agent chamber cover; 702. Finishing agent rinse outlet; 8. Finishing agent chamber cover sealing ring; 9. Dishwashing liquid chamber cover sealing ring; 10. Rinse outlet knob cover sealing ring; 11. Transparent guide post of the finishing agent chamber. ; 12. Transparent guide post for dishwashing liquid chamber; 13. Solenoid valve for rinse aid dispensing module; 14. Solenoid valve for dishwashing liquid dispensing module; 15. Solenoid valve for dishwashing powder dispensing module; 16. Sealing rod for dishwashing liquid; 17. Sealing cap for rod; 18. Sealing bracket for dispensing chamber; 19. Bracket sealing ring; 20. Sealing ring for dishwashing liquid sealing rod; 21. Inductive switch; 22. Magnetic float; 23. Sealing rod for rinse aid; 24. Sealing ring for running brushes on the sealing rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Reference Figure 1-9 The present invention provides an integrated dispenser: the dispenser 3 is installed on the inner door 1 of a dishwasher. The inner door 1 is designed with an inwardly recessed feature, and a square hole is designed on the feature. Around the square hole, there are clips in the same direction as the installation direction of the dispenser. A sealing ring 2 is installed on the dispenser 3 and is installed into the square hole from the inside out. Several buckles are designed around the dispenser 3, and the buckles are locked with the corresponding clips around the square hole of the inner door 1.

[0021] The automatic dispensing principle of liquid detergent and rinse aid is to use a solenoid valve to drive the sealing rod to move back and forth along its axis to control the opening and closing of the metering chamber. At the same time, the metering chamber is used to accurately dispense the dosage (i.e., the amount dispensed in one solenoid valve operation) based on its set volume. Then, the number of solenoid valve operations is controlled by the program to achieve the total amount dispensed according to different settings, so as to meet the needs of different washing programs.

[0022] The dispenser body is formed by hot-melt welding of the front cover 301 and the rear cover 302. The front cover 301 and the rear cover 302 of the dispenser body are designed with ribs, which, after welding, form different storage chambers, metering chambers, dispensing chambers, liquid pipelines and venting chambers.

[0023] The front cover 301 of the dispenser body is designed with a dishwashing powder box 308, and a dishwashing powder chamber cover 4 is installed on the dishwashing powder chamber 308. The dishwashing powder chamber cover 4 can slide up and down. The dishwashing powder chamber cover 4 is designed with a snap and a sealing ring. When slid down, it forms a dishwashing powder storage chamber with the dishwashing powder chamber 308.

[0024] The dishwashing liquid dispensing module area on the front cover 301 of the dispenser body is designed with a dishwashing liquid inlet 303, a dishwashing liquid dispensing port 304, a dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet 307, and a transparent guide post 12 for the dishwashing liquid chamber. The transparent guide post 12 for the dishwashing liquid chamber is inserted into the transparent guide post 12 for the dishwashing liquid chamber and extends into the dishwashing liquid storage chamber. The dishwashing liquid chamber cover 6 is installed in the holes on both sides of the bottom of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module area on the front cover 301 of the dispenser body through the post and can be rotated. The upper part of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover 6 is designed with a buckle that locks into place with the buckle on the front cover 301 of the dispenser body. A sealing ring 9 is designed and installed on the dishwashing liquid chamber cover 6. When the buckle on the dishwashing liquid chamber cover 6 is locked into place with the buckle on the front cover 301 of the dispenser body, the sealing ring 9 on the dishwashing liquid chamber cover 6 and the rib on the dishwashing liquid dispensing port 303 cooperate reliably to seal.

[0025] The front cover 301 of the dispenser body has a wake-up spray dispensing module area with a wake-up spray inlet 305, a wake-up spray dispensing inlet 306, and a wake-up spray cavity transparent guide post 11. The wake-up spray cavity transparent guide post 11 is inserted into the wake-up spray cavity transparent guide post 310 and extends into the wake-up spray storage cavity. The wake-up spray cavity cover 7 is installed in the holes on both sides of the bottom of the wake-up spray dispensing module area on the front cover 301 of the dispenser body through the post and can be rotated. The upper part of the wake-up spray cavity cover 7 is designed with a buckle to lock with the buckle on the front cover 301 of the dispenser body. A sealing ring is designed to be installed on the wake-up spray cavity cover 7. When the buckle on the wake-up spray cavity cover 7 is locked in place with the buckle on the front cover 301 of the dispenser body, the sealing ring 8 on the wake-up spray cavity cover 7 and the rib on the wake-up spray dispensing inlet 305 cooperate reliably to seal.

[0026] The dishwashing liquid chamber cover 6 and the rinse aid chamber cover 7 are respectively designed with several elongated dishwashing liquid rinsing ports 602 and rinse aid rinsing ports 702.

[0027] The bottom of the dishwashing liquid storage chamber is designed with a dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet 307. Due to its properties, dishwashing liquid is prone to crystallization, which can clog the pipes or dispensing device. Therefore, the dishwashing liquid storage chamber needs to be cleaned periodically. The cleaning method is as follows: with the door half open, open the dishwashing liquid chamber cover 6, remove the dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet knob cover 5, and add water through the dishwashing liquid inlet 303. The water will flow out from the dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet 307, washing away any crystals in the dishwashing liquid storage chamber.

[0028] The dishwasher detergent dispensing module, dishwasher liquid dispensing module, and rinse aid dispensing module are each equipped with a solenoid valve 15 for dishwasher detergent dispensing, a solenoid valve 14 for dishwasher liquid dispensing, and a solenoid valve 13 for rinse aid dispensing. The operation of the solenoid valves drives the movement of the dispensing system components of each module to achieve automatic dispensing.

[0029] The dishwasher detergent dispensing module 31 is designed with a dishwasher detergent storage chamber 308, a dishwasher detergent chamber cover 4, a rotary spring, a push block, and other parts. The dishwasher detergent storage chamber can be filled with powdered dishwasher detergent or block dishwasher detergent. The solenoid valve 15 of the dishwasher detergent dispensing module drives the rotary spring to open the dishwasher detergent chamber cover 4, thereby dispensing the dishwasher detergent.

[0030] The dishwashing liquid dispensing module 31 is designed with a dishwashing liquid storage chamber, a dishwashing liquid metering chamber 318, and a dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber 317. The dishwashing liquid storage chamber has a venting channel 315 for the metering chamber and a venting channel 316 for the dispensing chamber. A second notch 322 is designed at the top of each venting channel. The metering chamber venting channel 315 connects the dishwashing liquid storage chamber and the metering chamber 318, and the dispensing chamber venting channel 316 connects the dishwashing liquid storage chamber and the dispensing chamber 317. The dispensing chamber 317 is connected to the dishwashing liquid dispensing port 304. A float chamber is designed at the bottom of the dishwashing liquid storage chamber, and a magnetic float 22 is installed inside. A sensor switch 21 is designed on the outer side of the bottom of the dishwashing liquid storage chamber near the float. A dishwashing liquid metering chamber inlet 314 is designed above the float chamber. The dishwashing liquid storage chamber, the metering chamber 318, and the dispensing chamber... The cavity 317 is connected to the dishwashing liquid metering cavity inlet 314; a dishwashing liquid sealing rod 16 is designed and installed in the dishwashing liquid metering cavity 318 and the dishwashing liquid dispensing cavity 317. A rod sealing ring 20 is installed at one end of the dishwashing liquid sealing rod 16. The rod sealing ring 20 has a corrugated structure in the middle and can extend and retract axially. The other end is designed with a snap to connect with the valve core of the solenoid valve 14 of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module. A snap is designed on the rod sealing cover 17. The dishwashing liquid sealing rod 16 is installed on the dishwashing liquid dispensing cavity through the hole in the middle of the rod sealing cover 17; a dispensing cavity sealing bracket 18 is designed and installed in the dishwashing liquid dispensing cavity 317. A bracket sealing ring 19 is designed and installed on the dispensing cavity sealing bracket 18; one end of the rod sealing ring 20 is sealed with the dishwashing liquid metering cavity inlet 314. A conical sealing surface is designed in the middle of the rod sealing ring 20 to fit tightly with the dispensing cavity sealing bracket 18.

[0031] The brightening agent dispensing module 33 is designed with a brightening agent storage chamber, a brightening agent metering chamber 319, and a brightening agent dispensing chamber 320. The brightening agent storage chamber has a brightening agent metering chamber venting channel 312 and a brightening agent dispensing chamber venting channel 311. A first notch 321 is designed at the top of the venting channels. The metering chamber venting channel 312 connects the brightening agent storage chamber and the brightening agent metering chamber 319, and the brightening agent dispensing chamber venting channel 311 connects the brightening agent storage chamber and the brightening agent dispensing chamber 320. The brightening agent dispensing chamber 320 is connected to the brightening agent dispensing port 306. A float chamber is designed at the bottom of the brightening agent storage chamber, and a magnetic float 22 is installed inside the float chamber. An inductive switch 21 is designed and installed on the outer side of the bottom of the brightening agent storage chamber near the float. A brightening agent metering chamber inlet 313 is designed above the float chamber. The brightening agent storage chamber, the brightening agent metering chamber 319, and the brightening agent dispensing chamber... The cavity 320 is connected to the inlet 313 of the dishwashing agent metering chamber. A dishwashing agent sealing rod 23 is designed and installed inside the dishwashing agent metering chamber 319 and the dishwashing agent dispensing chamber 320. A rod sealing ring 24 is installed at one end of the rod 23. The rod sealing ring 24 has a corrugated structure in the middle and can extend and retract axially. The other end is designed with a snap-fit ​​to connect with the valve core of the solenoid valve 13 of the dishwashing agent dispensing module. A snap-fit ​​is designed on the rod sealing cover 17, and the dishwashing agent sealing rod 23 passes through the hole in the middle of the rod sealing cover 17 and is installed on the dishwashing agent dispensing chamber. A dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18 is designed and installed inside the dishwashing agent dispensing chamber 320, and a bracket sealing ring 19 is designed and installed on the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18. One end of the rod sealing ring 24 cooperates with the inlet 313 of the dishwashing agent metering chamber for sealing. A conical sealing surface is designed in the middle of the rod sealing ring 24 to cooperate with the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18 for sealing. Working principle: Working principle of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module: In the non-operational state, the solenoid valve 14 of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module is not energized, the valve core inside the solenoid valve pops out, and the valve core of the solenoid valve of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module drives the dishwashing liquid sealing rod 16 and the rod sealing ring 20 to press and seal the inlet 314 of the dishwashing liquid metering chamber. At the same time, the conical sealing surface in the middle position of the rod sealing ring 20 is open with the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18, and there is no dishwashing liquid in the metering chamber 318.

[0032] In the operating state, the program controls the solenoid valve 14 of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module to be energized, causing the valve core inside the solenoid valve to engage. This valve core moves the dishwashing liquid sealing rod 16 and the sealing ring 20 towards the valve core, opening the inlet 314 of the dispensing chamber. Simultaneously, the conical sealing surface in the middle of the sealing ring 20 seals against the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18, allowing dishwashing liquid to enter the dispensing chamber 318 through the inlet 314. The program then de-energizes the solenoid valve 14 again, causing the valve core inside the solenoid valve to eject. The solenoid valve core of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module actuates the dishwashing liquid sealing rod 16 and the sealing ring 20 to seal the inlet 314 of the dispensing liquid metering chamber. Simultaneously, the conical sealing surface at the center of the sealing ring 20 is open to the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18, allowing dishwashing liquid to be dispensed into the dishwasher's washing chamber through the dispensing chamber and the dispensing port 304. The module completes one pulse dispensing cycle of dishwashing liquid.

[0033] The dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber 318 is set to a fixed volume. The solenoid valve can accurately dispense the amount of dishwashing liquid in a single operation. The number of times the solenoid valve 14 of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module is operated is controlled by software to dispense different amounts of dishwashing liquid to meet the total amount of dishwashing liquid required by different washing programs of the dishwasher.

[0034] Working principle of the finish dispensing module: In the non-operational state, the solenoid valve 13 of the finish dispensing module is not energized, the valve core inside the solenoid valve pops out, and the valve core of the solenoid valve of the finish dispensing module drives the finish dispensing sealing rod 23 and the rod sealing ring 24 to press and seal the finish dispensing metering chamber inlet 313. At the same time, the conical sealing surface in the middle position of the rod sealing ring 24 is open with the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18, and there is no finish dispensing in the metering chamber 319.

[0035] In the operating state, the program controls the solenoid valve 13 of the brightening agent dispensing module to be energized, causing the valve core inside the solenoid valve to engage. The valve core of the solenoid valve drives the brightening agent sealing rod 23 and the sealing ring 24 towards the valve core, opening the brightening agent metering chamber inlet 313. At the same time, the conical sealing surface in the middle of the sealing ring 24 seals against the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18, allowing the brightening agent to enter the metering chamber 319 through the metering chamber inlet 313. The program then controls the solenoid valve 13 of the brightening agent dispensing module to be de-energized, causing the valve core inside the solenoid valve to pop out. The solenoid valve core of the rinse aid dispensing module actuates the dishwasher detergent sealing rod 23 and the sealing ring 24 to seal the rinse aid dispensing inlet 313. Simultaneously, the conical sealing surface at the center of the sealing ring 24 is open to the dispensing chamber sealing bracket 18, allowing rinse aid to be dispensed into the dishwasher's washing chamber through the dispensing chamber and rinse aid dispensing port 306. The module completes one rinse aid pulse dispensing cycle.

[0036] The rinse aid dispensing chamber 319 is set to a fixed volume. The solenoid valve can accurately dispense the amount of rinse aid in a single operation. The number of times the solenoid valve 13 of the rinse aid dispensing module is operated is controlled by software to dispense different amounts of rinse aid to meet the needs of different washing programs of the dishwasher.

[0037] The dishwashing liquid dispensing module and the rinse aid dispensing module work on the same principle.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated distributor, comprising an inner door (1), characterized in that: The inner door (1) has a square hole inside, and a dispenser (3) is snapped into the square hole. A sealing ring (2) is fitted on the outside of the dispenser (3). The dispenser (3) has a dishwasher detergent dispensing module (31), a dishwasher liquid dispensing module (32), and a rinse aid dispensing module (33) inside. The dishwasher detergent dispensing module (31) has a dishwasher detergent storage chamber inside, and a dishwasher detergent dispensing module solenoid valve (15) is installed inside the dishwasher detergent storage chamber. The dishwasher liquid dispensing module (32) has a dishwasher liquid storage chamber inside, and a dishwasher liquid dispensing module solenoid valve (15) is installed inside the dishwasher liquid storage chamber. The solenoid valve (14) is provided inside the dishwashing liquid dispensing module (33), which has a dishwashing liquid storage chamber and a solenoid valve (13) for dispensing the dishwashing liquid. The dishwashing liquid dispensing module (32) includes a dishwashing liquid metering chamber (318) and a dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber (317). The dishwashing liquid storage chamber has a venting channel (315) for the metering chamber and a venting channel (316) for the dispensing chamber. A second notch (322) is provided at the top of the venting channel (316) for the dispensing chamber. The dishwashing liquid storage chamber is connected to the venting channel (315) for the metering chamber. The dishwashing liquid storage chamber is connected to the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber (317) via a vent channel (316). The dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber (317) is connected to the dishwashing liquid dispensing port (304). A float chamber is provided at the bottom of the dishwashing liquid storage chamber, and an induction switch (21) is provided inside the float chamber. A dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber inlet (314) is provided above the float chamber. The dishwashing liquid storage chamber, the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber (318), and the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber (317) are connected via the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber inlet (314). Dishwashing liquid sealing rod (16) is installed inside the liquid dispensing chamber (318) and the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber (317). One end of the dishwashing liquid sealing rod (16) is equipped with a dishwashing liquid sealing rod sealing ring (20), and the dishwashing liquid sealing rod sealing ring (20) has a corrugated structure in the middle and can extend and retract axially. The other end of the dishwashing liquid sealing rod (16) is provided with a bayonet to connect with the valve core of the solenoid valve (14) of the dishwashing liquid dispensing module. A dispensing chamber sealing bracket (18) is installed inside the dishwashing liquid dispensing chamber (317), and a bracket sealing ring (19) is installed on the outer surface of the dispensing chamber sealing bracket (18).

2. An integrated distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispenser (3) includes a front cover (301) and a rear cover (302). The front cover (301) is fixedly connected to the rear cover (302) by hot-melt welding. The front cover (301) has a dishwashing powder chamber (308) inside. The dishwashing powder chamber (308) is movably connected to a dishwashing powder chamber cover (4).

3. An integrated distributor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front of the dispenser's front cover (301) has a dishwashing liquid inlet (303), a dishwashing liquid dispensing inlet (304), a dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet (307), and a transparent guide post (309) for the dishwashing liquid chamber. The dishwashing liquid inlet (303), dishwashing liquid dispensing inlet (304), dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet (307), and transparent guide post (309) for the dishwashing liquid chamber are connected to the dishwashing liquid storage chamber. The dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet (307) has a dishwashing liquid cleaning outlet knob cover (5) inside, and a cleaning outlet knob cover sealing ring (10) is provided inside the dishwashing liquid chamber transparent guide post (309). A transparent guide post (12) for the dishwashing liquid chamber is provided, and one end of the transparent guide post (12) for the dishwashing liquid chamber extends into the interior of the dishwashing liquid storage chamber. The bottom of the front cover (301) of the dispenser is movably connected to the dishwashing liquid chamber cover (6). A dishwashing liquid chamber cover sealing ring (9) is provided on the inner surface of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover (6). A transparent guide post opening (601) for the dishwashing liquid chamber cover is provided on the front side of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover (6), and the position of the transparent guide post opening (601) for the dishwashing liquid chamber cover corresponds to the position of the transparent guide post (12) for the dishwashing liquid chamber. A dishwashing liquid rinsing port (602) is provided on the front side of the dishwashing liquid chamber cover (6), and there are multiple dishwashing liquid rinsing ports (602).

4. An integrated distributor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front of the dispenser front cover (301) has a wake fluid filling port (305), a wake fluid dispensing port (306), and a wake fluid cavity transparent guide post port (310). The wake fluid filling port (305), the wake fluid dispensing port (306), and the wake fluid cavity transparent guide post port (310) are connected to the wake fluid storage cavity. A wake fluid cavity transparent guide post (11) passes through the interior of the wake fluid cavity transparent guide post port (310), and one end of the wake fluid cavity transparent guide post (11) extends into the interior of the wake fluid storage cavity. The bottom of the dispenser front cover (301) is movably connected to the turnbuckle chamber cover (7). The inner surface of the turnbuckle chamber cover (7) is provided with a turnbuckle chamber cover sealing ring (8). The front of the turnbuckle chamber cover (7) is provided with a turnbuckle chamber cover transparent guide post opening (701), and the position of the turnbuckle chamber cover transparent guide post opening (701) corresponds to the position of the turnbuckle chamber transparent guide post (11). The front of the turnbuckle chamber cover (7) is provided with a turnbuckle flushing port (702), and there are multiple turnbuckle flushing ports (702).

5. An integrated distributor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dishwashing powder dispensing module (31) includes a dishwashing powder chamber (308) and a dishwashing powder chamber cover (4). The dishwashing powder chamber (308) is connected to the dishwashing powder storage chamber. The solenoid valve (15) of the dishwashing powder dispensing module is movably connected to the dishwashing powder chamber cover (4) through a snap spring.

6. An integrated distributor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The polishing agent dispensing module (33) includes a polishing agent metering chamber (319) and a polishing agent dispensing chamber (320). The interior of the polishing agent storage chamber is provided with a polishing agent dispensing chamber ventilation channel (311) and a polishing agent metering chamber ventilation channel (312). A first notch (321) is provided at the top of the polishing agent dispensing chamber ventilation channel (311). The polishing agent storage chamber is connected to the polishing agent metering chamber (319) through the polishing agent metering chamber ventilation channel (312). The polishing agent storage chamber is connected to the polishing agent dispensing chamber (320) through the polishing agent dispensing chamber ventilation channel (311). The polishing agent dispensing chamber (320) is connected to the polishing agent dispensing port (306). A float chamber is provided at the bottom of the polishing agent storage chamber. The interior is equipped with a magnetic float (22), and the bottom of the polishing agent storage chamber is equipped with an induction switch (21). The polishing agent storage chamber, the polishing agent metering chamber (319), and the polishing agent dispensing chamber (320) are connected through the polishing agent metering chamber inlet (313). The interior of the polishing agent metering chamber (319) is equipped with a polishing agent sealing rod (23). One end of the polishing agent sealing rod (23) is equipped with a polishing agent sealing rod sealing ring (24). The other end of the polishing agent sealing rod (23) is equipped with a bayonet to connect with the valve core of the solenoid valve (13) of the polishing agent dispensing module. The interior of the rod sealing cover is equipped with a bayonet. The polishing agent sealing rod (23) passes through the rod sealing cover (17) and is installed on the polishing agent dispensing chamber (320).

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