Dispenser, clothing treatment device, method for dispensing clothing treatment agent, and control system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dispenser, a clothing treatment device, a method for dispensing clothing treatment agents, and a control system for dispensing clothing treatment agents. The clothing treatment brush handle comprises a dispensing chamber and a material box. The dispenser comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a first liquid inlet chamber, a second liquid inlet chamber, a third liquid inlet chamber, a first dispensing chamber, a second dispensing chamber, and a third dispensing chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the first liquid inlet chamber and the third liquid inlet chamber being arranged so that liquid flows into the first dispensing chamber when liquid is separately inletted, the second liquid inlet chamber being arranged so that liquid flows into the third dispensing chamber when liquid is separately inletted, and the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber being arranged so that liquid flows into the second dispensing chamber when liquid is simultaneously inletted. The first dispensing chamber, the second dispensing chamber, and the third dispensing chamber of the dispenser are respectively connected with the first accommodating chamber, the second accommodating chamber, and the third accommodating chamber of the material box in a one-to-one correspondence. The clothing treatment device can realize the two dispensing processes of detergent, thereby enhancing the cleaning performance of the clothing treatment device on clothing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a dispenser, a clothing treatment device, a method for dispensing clothing treatment agent and a control system for dispensing clothing treatment agent. Background Art

[0002] In general, the water inlet system of a pulsator washing machine is responsible for distributing public tap water to different areas, flushing different detergents into the washing tub. Detergent types generally include washing powder, detergent, bleach, softener, etc. In general, a pulsator washing machine only flushes detergent once for washing, and the detergent has average cleaning performance for clothes. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a dispenser, a clothing treatment device, a method for dispensing clothing treatment agents and a clothing treatment agent dispensing control system, which can realize the two-time detergent dispensing process and enhance the clothing cleaning performance of the clothing treatment device.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] A distributor comprises a shell, wherein the shell is provided with a first liquid inlet chamber, a second liquid inlet chamber, a third liquid inlet chamber, a first distribution chamber, a second distribution chamber and a third distribution chamber having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the first liquid inlet chamber and the third liquid inlet chamber are arranged so that liquid flows into the first distribution chamber when liquid is separately inletted, the second liquid inlet chamber is arranged so that liquid flows into the third distribution chamber when liquid is separately inletted, and the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber are arranged so that liquid flows into the second distribution chamber when liquid is simultaneously inletted.

[0006] In some exemplary embodiments, the first liquid inlet chamber, the second liquid inlet chamber and the third liquid inlet chamber are arranged in sequence along a first direction, and the first distribution chamber, the second distribution chamber and the third distribution chamber are arranged in sequence along a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0007] In some exemplary embodiments, a mixing chamber is formed between the outlet of the first liquid inlet chamber, the outlet of the second liquid inlet chamber, the inlet of the second distribution chamber, and the inlet of the third distribution chamber.

[0008] A first connecting channel is provided in the shell, the outlet direction of the first liquid inlet chamber and the first connecting channel are both along the first direction, one end of the first connecting channel is connected to the mixing flow chamber, and the other end is connected to the inlet of the first distribution chamber, so that when the first liquid inlet chamber is filled with liquid alone, the liquid is sprayed to the first connecting channel through the mixing flow chamber.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, a first connecting rib is provided between the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity and the outlet of the third liquid inlet cavity, the second distribution cavity includes a first cavity wall adjacent to the first connecting rib, and the first connecting channel is formed between the first connecting rib and the first cavity wall of the second distribution cavity.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the outlet of the first liquid inlet cavity forms a constricted structure, and the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel is larger than the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the outlet of the first liquid inlet cavity.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, a first cavity wall of the second distribution cavity is provided with a first anti-water-crossing rib extending toward the inlet of the first distribution cavity; and / or,

[0012] A first common cavity wall is formed between the first distribution cavity and the second distribution cavity, and the first common cavity wall is adjacent to the first cavity wall. The first common cavity wall is provided with a second anti-water-crossing rib located in the first distribution cavity, and the free end of the second anti-water-crossing rib is inclined toward a side away from the entrance of the first distribution cavity.

[0013] In some exemplary embodiments, a first guide rib inclined toward the second direction is provided at the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity, the inlet of the second distribution cavity is inclined toward the first direction relative to the central axis of the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity, and the inlet of the third distribution cavity is inclined toward the second direction relative to the central axis of the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity.

[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, a protruding first water retaining rib is provided on the inner bottom surface of the shell, the first water retaining rib is located at the entrance of the second distribution cavity and extends from one side of the entrance of the second distribution cavity to the other side along the first direction.

[0015] In some exemplary embodiments, a third water-prevention rib is disposed in the second distribution cavity, and a free end of the third water-prevention rib is inclined toward a side away from an entrance of the second distribution cavity.

[0016] In some exemplary embodiments, a protruding second water retaining rib is provided on the inner bottom surface of the shell, the second water retaining rib is located at the entrance of the third distribution chamber and extends from one side to the other side of the entrance of the third distribution chamber along the first direction.

[0017] In some exemplary embodiments, the distributor also includes a first liquid inlet valve and a second liquid inlet valve, the first liquid inlet valve is a one-in-two-outlet valve, and the two outlets of the first liquid inlet valve are respectively connected to the inlet of the first liquid inlet chamber and the inlet of the second liquid inlet chamber, the second liquid inlet valve is a one-in-one-outlet valve, and the outlet of the second liquid inlet valve is connected to the inlet of the third liquid inlet chamber.

[0018] A clothing processing device comprises a casing and a material box, wherein a washing chamber is provided in the casing, and the clothing processing device further comprises the dispenser described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the material box comprises a first accommodating chamber, a second accommodating chamber and a third accommodating chamber for accommodating clothing processing agents, wherein the first accommodating chamber, the second accommodating chamber and the third accommodating chamber are respectively connected with the first dispensing chamber, the second dispensing chamber and the third dispensing chamber of the dispenser in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first accommodating chamber, the second accommodating chamber and the third accommodating chamber are all connected with the washing chamber.

[0019] In some exemplary embodiments, the laundry treatment agent includes detergent and softener, the first accommodating chamber and the second accommodating chamber are configured to accommodate detergent, the third accommodating chamber is configured to accommodate softener, and the first accommodating chamber, the second accommodating chamber and the third accommodating chamber are arranged sequentially along the second direction.

[0020] In some exemplary embodiments, the first liquid inlet valve of the dispenser is configured to communicate with a cold water source, and the second liquid inlet valve of the dispenser is configured to communicate with a hot water source.

[0021] A method for adding a clothes treating agent is performed using the clothes treating device described in any of the above embodiments, and the method for adding the clothes treating agent comprises:

[0022] One-time delivery of detergent: water is introduced from the first liquid inlet chamber and / or the third liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser to flush the detergent in the first receiving chamber of the material box into the washing chamber; and

[0023] Secondary delivery of detergent: water is simultaneously introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser to flush the detergent in the second accommodating chamber of the material box into the washing chamber.

[0024] In some exemplary embodiments, the water is introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber and / or the third liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser, comprising:

[0025] a first set time length for water to flow into the first liquid inlet chamber of the distributor;

[0026] A second set time length for liquid to be fed from the third liquid inlet chamber of the distributor; and

[0027] Water is introduced into the first liquid inlet cavity of the distributor until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a first set water level.

[0028] In some exemplary embodiments, the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber of the self-dispenser are simultaneously filled with water, comprising:

[0029] Water is simultaneously introduced into the first liquid inlet cavity and the second liquid inlet cavity of the distributor until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a second set water level.

[0030] A laundry treatment agent dosing control system is used to control the laundry treatment device described in any of the above embodiments, and the laundry treatment agent dosing control system comprises a control unit,

[0031] The control unit is configured to control water to flow into the first liquid inlet cavity and / or the third liquid inlet cavity of the self-dispenser during one detergent delivery process, so as to flush the detergent in the first receiving cavity of the material box into the washing cavity; and

[0032] During the secondary addition of detergent, water is controlled to flow into the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser simultaneously, so as to flush the detergent in the second accommodating chamber of the material box into the washing chamber.

[0033] In some exemplary embodiments, the laundry treatment agent delivery control system further includes:

[0034] a timing unit, used for timing the duration of water inflow from the first liquid inlet chamber and the third liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser; and

[0035] A water level sensor, used to measure the water level in the washing chamber;

[0036] The control unit is configured to control the duration of water inletting from the first liquid inlet cavity to be a first preset duration, the duration of water inletting from the third liquid inlet cavity to be a second preset duration, and water inletting from the first liquid inlet cavity until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a first set water level during a single detergent addition process; and to control water inletting from the first liquid inlet cavity and the second liquid inlet cavity simultaneously until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a second set water level during a secondary detergent addition process.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present invention, the washing water entering into different accommodating chambers of the material box is controlled by a dispenser, thereby controlling the delivery of detergent. The washing water entering from the first liquid inlet chamber and / or the third liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser can enter the first distribution chamber, and further flow into the first accommodating chamber of the material box, flushing the detergent in the first accommodating chamber into the washing chamber; the washing water entering from the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser at the same time can enter the second distribution chamber, and further flow into the second accommodating chamber of the material box, flushing the detergent in the second accommodating chamber into the washing chamber, so as to achieve the delivery of detergent into the washing chamber twice, thereby improving the washing performance of clothes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0039] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of part A;

[0041] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a material box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 is a flow chart of a method for dispensing a clothes treating agent according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 is a flow chart of a method for dispensing a clothes treating agent according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of a control system for dispensing laundry treatment agents according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0046] 100-distributor, 1-shell, 11-first liquid inlet cavity, 111-first outlet, 12-second liquid inlet cavity, 121-second outlet, 122-central axis, 123-first guide rib, 13-third liquid inlet cavity, 131-third outlet, 14-first distribution cavity, 141-first anti-water rib, 142-second anti-water rib, 143-first common cavity wall, 144-first inlet, 15-second distribution cavity, 151-first cavity wall, 152-third anti-water rib, 153-first water retaining rib, 154-second inlet, 16-third distribution cavity, 161-second water retaining rib, 162-third inlet, 17-first connecting rib, 18-first connecting channel, 181-second guide rib, 19-mixing cavity,

[0047] 2-first liquid inlet valve, 21-first valve outlet, 22-second valve outlet, 23-first valve inlet,

[0048] 3-second liquid inlet valve, 31-third valve outlet, 32-second valve inlet,

[0049] 4-material box, 41-first accommodating chamber, 42-second accommodating chamber, 43-third accommodating chamber;

[0050] 51-timing unit, 52-water level sensor, 53-control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the position of the user in a certain posture (such as the attached Figure 1 The relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under the specific posture are shown. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0053] In addition, in the present invention, the descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0054] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", "installation" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0055] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in the field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the embodiment of the present invention provides a dispenser 100, which can be used in a clothes processing device. Of course, the dispenser 100 is not limited to being used in clothes processing devices, but can also be used in other products that need to distribute liquids as needed.

[0057] The dispenser 100 is configured to include a housing 1, which is provided with three liquid inlet chambers: a first, a second and a third liquid inlet chamber 11-13, and each of the three liquid inlet chambers 11-13 has an inlet and an outlet.

[0058] The housing 1 is further provided with three distribution chambers: a first distribution chamber 14, a second distribution chamber 14 and a third distribution chamber 16. The three distribution chambers 14-16 all have an inlet and an outlet.

[0059] Among them, when the first liquid inlet chamber 11 is charged with liquid alone (such as washing water), the liquid flows out of the first liquid inlet chamber 11 and then flows into the first distribution chamber 14; when the third liquid inlet chamber 13 is charged with liquid alone, the liquid flows out of the third liquid inlet chamber 13 and then flows into the first distribution chamber 14; when the second liquid inlet chamber 12 is charged with liquid alone, the liquid flows out of the second liquid inlet chamber 12 and then flows into the third distribution chamber 16; when the first liquid inlet chamber 11 and the second liquid inlet chamber 12 are charged with liquid at the same time, the liquid flowing out of the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 at the same time flows into the second distribution chamber 15.

[0060] When the dispenser 100 is used in a clothes processing device, the dispenser 100 can be used to control the flow of the material box 4 (such as Figure 3 The three distribution chambers 14-16 of the distributor 100 can be respectively connected with the three accommodating chambers of the material box 4 for containing the laundry treatment agent, namely, the first, second and third accommodating chambers 41-43. The washing water can enter from the first liquid inlet chamber 11 and / or from the third liquid inlet chamber 13, and then flow into the first distribution chamber 14. The flow path of the washing water from the first liquid inlet chamber 11 to the first distribution chamber 14 is as follows: Figure 2 As shown by the arrow F1 in FIG. 1 , the flow path of the washing water from the third liquid inlet chamber 13 into the first distribution chamber 14 is as follows: Figure 2 As shown by arrow F2 in the figure, the washing water in the first distribution chamber 14 can flow into the first receiving chamber 41 containing the first detergent and flush the first detergent. The first detergent can be dissolved in the washing water and flow into the washing chamber containing the clothes to be processed together with the washing water, thus achieving the first detergent addition.

[0061] The washing water can also enter from the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 at the same time, and then flow into the second distribution chamber 15, wherein the flow path of the washing water flowing out from the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 to the second distribution chamber 15 at the same time is as follows: Figure 2 As shown by arrow F3 in the figure, the washing water in the second dispensing chamber 15 can flow into the second accommodating chamber 42 containing the second detergent, so as to flush the second detergent in the second accommodating chamber 42 into the washing chamber containing the clothes to be processed, thereby realizing the second delivery of the detergent.

[0062] Adding the detergent into the washing chamber twice makes the distribution of the detergent in the washing chamber more uniform, helps to increase the amount of detergent used, and improves the washing performance of the clothing processing device for clothes.

[0063] After the detergent is added and the clothes are washed, the clothes can be softened. At this time, the washing water can enter the second liquid inlet chamber 12 and then flow into the third distribution chamber 16 (the flow path of the washing water flowing out of the second liquid inlet chamber 12 to the third distribution chamber 16 is as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown by the arrow F4 in the figure, the softener flows from the third distribution chamber 16 into the third containing chamber 43 containing the softener, so as to flush the softener in the third containing chamber 43 into the washing chamber containing the clothes to be processed, thereby realizing the delivery of the softener so as to soften the washed clothes, thereby increasing the function of the clothes processing equipment and improving the performance of clothes processing.

[0064] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the three liquid inlet chambers 11-13 are arranged along the first direction ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 The three distribution chambers 14-16 are arranged in sequence along the second direction ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first, second and third liquid inlet chambers 11-13 are arranged in sequence from left to right, and the first, second and third distribution chambers 14-16 are arranged in sequence from right to left, and the first, second and third distribution chambers 14-16 are arranged in parallel on the first side (such as the front side) of the shell 1, and the first, second and third liquid inlet chambers 11-13 are arranged in parallel on the second side (the rear side) of the shell 1. The inlets of the first, second and third distribution chambers 14-16 are located on a side close to the first, second and third liquid inlet chambers 11-13 (i.e., located on the rear side), and the outlets of the first, second and third liquid inlet chambers 11-13 are located on a side close to the first, second and third distribution chambers 14-16 (i.e., located on the front side), so that the liquid discharged from the liquid inlet chamber 11-13 flows into the distribution chamber 14-16.

[0065] It should be understood that the locations of the three liquid inlet chambers 11-13 and the three distribution chambers 14-16 are not limited to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in , it can also be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0066] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2As shown, the outlet of the first liquid inlet chamber 11 is set as the first outlet 111, the outlet of the second liquid inlet chamber 12 is set as the second outlet 121, the inlet of the second distribution chamber 15 is set as the second inlet 154, and the inlet of the third distribution chamber 16 is set as the third inlet 162, wherein the first outlet 111, the third inlet 162, the second outlet 121 and the second inlet 154 are set to be adjacent to each other, and the first outlet 111, the third inlet 162, the second outlet 121 and the second inlet 154 are set to form a mixed flow chamber 19, that is, the liquid flowing out of the first outlet 111, the liquid flowing out of the second outlet 121, the liquid entering the second distribution chamber 15 from the second inlet 154, and the liquid entering the third distribution chamber 16 from the third inlet 162 will flow through the mixed flow chamber 19.

[0067] In order to allow the liquid in the first liquid inlet chamber 11 on the left to flow into the first distribution chamber 14 on the right, a first connecting channel 18 is provided in the housing 1 so that the liquid flowing out of the first liquid inlet chamber 11 can flow to the first distribution chamber 14 through the first connecting channel 18 .

[0068] One end of the first communication passage 18 ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 The left end of the first connecting channel 18 is arranged to communicate with the mixing chamber 19, and the other end of the first connecting channel 18 ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 The right end of the groove 14 is arranged to be connected with the inlet (first inlet 144) of the first distribution chamber 14, so that when the first liquid inlet chamber 11 is filled with liquid alone, the liquid can be sprayed out from the first outlet 111, then pass through the mixing chamber 19, and finally sprayed into the first connecting channel 18. The liquid flowing along the first connecting channel 18 can flow into the first distribution chamber 14 from the first inlet 144.

[0069] The first connecting channel 18 extends left and right (in the first direction and the second direction), and its left and right ends are respectively connected with the mixing chamber 19 and the first distribution chamber 14, so that the washing water entering the first liquid inlet chamber 11 can be sprayed out from the first outlet 111 of the first liquid inlet chamber 11, enter the first connecting channel 18 after passing through the mixing chamber 19, and finally enter the first distribution chamber 14 from the first inlet 144, so that the washing water in the first distribution chamber 14 flows into the first accommodating chamber 41 and flushes the first detergent, so that the washing water and the first detergent flow into the washing chamber together, thereby realizing the delivery of detergent.

[0070] The left end of the first communication channel 18 is communicated with the mixing chamber 18 , and the mixing chamber 18 is configured to be surrounded by the first outlet 111 , the third inlet 162 , the second outlet 121 , the second inlet 154 and the first communication channel 18 .

[0071] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2As shown, a first connecting rib 17 is provided between the second outlet 121 and the third outlet 131 to connect the second outlet 121 and the third outlet 131 at adjacent sides (ie, the right side of the second outlet 121 and the left side of the third outlet 131).

[0072] The second distribution chamber 15 is configured to include a first chamber wall 151 , which is configured to be adjacent to the first connecting rib 17 and parallel to the first connecting rib 17 , and the first connecting channel 18 is configured to be formed between the first connecting rib 17 and the first chamber wall 151 .

[0073] A first connecting rib 17 is added between the second outlet 121 and the third outlet 131, and the existing first cavity wall 151 of the second distribution cavity 15 is utilized. The first connecting rib 17 cooperates with the first cavity wall 151 to form a first connecting channel 18 connecting the first liquid inlet cavity 11 and the first distribution cavity 14. This makes the structure of the first connecting channel 18 simple, facilitates the manufacture of the distributor 100, and reduces costs.

[0074] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the direction of the first outlet 111 is set to be along the first direction, that is, the washing water sprayed from the first outlet 111 flows to the right. The first connecting channel 18 is set to extend along the first direction or the second direction, so that the first connecting channel 18 extending in the left and right directions connects the first liquid inlet chamber 11 on the left and the first distribution chamber 14 on the right.

[0075] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the first outlet 111 forms a constricted structure, that is, along the outflow direction of the liquid, the flow cross-sectional area gradually decreases to increase the flow rate of the liquid sprayed from the first outlet 111 so that the liquid flows into the first connecting channel 18 through the mixing chamber 19.

[0076] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the relationship between the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the connected first connecting channel 18 and the first outlet 111 is as follows: the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel 18 is larger and is set to be larger than the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the first outlet 111, so that the fluid ejected from the first outlet 111 can enter the first connecting channel 18 as much as possible, and then enter the first distribution chamber 14.

[0077] In some exemplary embodiments, a first water-preventing rib 141 is disposed on the first cavity wall 151 , and the first water-preventing rib 141 is configured to extend toward the first inlet 144 .

[0078] like Figure 2As shown, the first cavity wall 151 extends in the left-right direction, and its right end is provided with a first anti-water-stirring rib 141 extending to the right side. The first anti-water-stirring rib 141 extends into the first inlet 144 to prevent the liquid that flows into the first distribution cavity 14 from flowing back and out of the first inlet 144 to cause water stirring.

[0079] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with partition ribs to form three distribution chambers 14-16, wherein some of the partition ribs form common chamber walls between adjacent distribution chambers. The right chamber wall of the second distribution chamber 15 and the left chamber wall of the first distribution chamber 14 are common chamber walls between the two distribution chambers: a first common chamber wall 143, and the first common chamber wall 143 is arranged adjacent to the first chamber wall 151. A second anti-water-crossing rib 142 may be provided in the first distribution chamber 14, and one end of the second anti-water-crossing rib 142 ( Figure 2 The left end of the cavity) is connected to the first common cavity wall 143, and the other end (i.e. Figure 2 The right end in FIG. 1 is a free end, and the free end is arranged to be inclined toward a side away from the first inlet 144.

[0080] The free end of the right side of the second anti-water-crossing rib 142 is inclined toward the side away from the first inlet 144, so as to block the liquid refluxed in the first distribution chamber 14 from flowing toward the first inlet 144 and out of the first inlet, and at the same time, the refluxed liquid can be guided back into the first distribution chamber 14 to prevent water cross-talk.

[0081] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the end of the first connecting rib 17 connected to the third liquid inlet cavity 13 is provided with a second guide rib 181, and the second guide rib 181 is arranged in an arc shape, such as a circular arc or an elliptical arc. The first end ( Figure 2 The left end of the second guide rib 181 is smoothly connected to the right end of the first connecting rib 17, and the first end of the second guide rib 181 is smoothly connected to the cavity wall on the left side of the third liquid inlet cavity 13. The second end of the second guide rib 181 ( Figure 2 The right end in FIG. 1 is arranged to extend toward the first distribution chamber 14.

[0082] The second guide rib 181 can guide the liquid in the first connecting channel 18 into the first distribution chamber 14 on one hand, and can guide the liquid flowing out of the third liquid inlet chamber 13 into the first distribution chamber 14 on the other hand.

[0083] The second end of the second guide rib 181 is arranged to be located on the right side of the first anti-water-crossing rib 141 , so that the liquid in the first connecting channel 18 can enter the first distribution chamber 14 through the gap between the second guide rib 181 and the first anti-water-crossing rib 141 .

[0084] The arc-shaped second guide rib 181 protrudes toward the side where the third outlet 131 is located, so that the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the third outlet 131 gradually decreases, and the flow rate of the liquid flowing out of the third outlet 131 increases, which is beneficial to enhancing the flushing effect of the first detergent in the first accommodating chamber 41.

[0085] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a protrusion protruding toward the left side (the second direction) is provided on the side of the first distribution chamber 14 away from the first inlet 144 (the front side of the first distribution chamber 14), and the outlet of the first distribution chamber 14 is provided on the protrusion, and the shape of the outlet can be set to be circular, rectangular, waist-shaped or other shapes. The setting of the protrusion, on the one hand, increases the volume of the first distribution chamber 14 near the outlet side, which helps to reduce the reflux of the liquid; on the other hand, it increases the number of outlets of the first distribution chamber 14, so that the water outlet area and water outlet speed are increased, which is conducive to reducing the reflux and water flow in the first distribution chamber 14.

[0086] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a first guide rib 123 is provided at the second outlet 121, and the first guide rib 123 faces the second direction ( Figure 2 The second inlet 154 is inclined relative to the central axis ( Figure 2 The dashed line in the middle) 122 is arranged to face the first direction ( Figure 2 The third inlet 162 is arranged relative to the central axis 122 of the second outlet 121 to face the second direction ( Figure 2 That is, the second inlet 154 and the third inlet 162 are located on the left and right sides of the central axis 122 of the second outlet 121, respectively.

[0087] When the second liquid inlet chamber 12 is charged with liquid alone, under the action of the first guide rib 123, the liquid sprayed from the second outlet 121 deviates slightly to the left, passes through the mixing chamber 19, and can be sprayed directly from the third inlet 162 into the third distribution chamber 16, so as to achieve the delivery of the softener.

[0088] The first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 are simultaneously filled with liquid. When the liquid is ejected from the first outlet 111 and the second outlet 121 at the same time, the liquid ejected to the right from the first outlet 111 and the liquid ejected slightly to the left from the second outlet 121 mix and flow to the right as a whole. After passing through the mixing chamber 19, it can enter the second distribution chamber 15 from the second inlet 154 to realize the delivery of the second detergent.

[0089] The first guide rib 123 is arranged on the right side of the second outlet 121 and tilted toward the left side, so that the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the second outlet 121 gradually decreases, so that the flow rate of the liquid flowing out of the second outlet 121 increases, which is beneficial to enhance the flushing effect of the softener in the third accommodating chamber 43.

[0090] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a first water retaining rib 153 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the shell 1, and the first water retaining rib 153 is arranged to protrude upward. The first water retaining rib 153 is arranged to be located at the second entrance 154, and extends from one side (left side) of the second entrance 154 to the other side (right side) of the second entrance 154 along the first direction (right direction), or extends from one side (right side) of the second entrance 154 to the other side (left side) of the second entrance 154 along the second direction (left direction).

[0091] The first water retaining rib 153 has a water retaining effect. When the first liquid inlet cavity 11 is charged with liquid alone and the first detergent is dispensed, the liquid can be sprayed out from the first outlet 111, and part of the sprayed liquid may flow to the second inlet 154. At this time, under the action of the protruding first water retaining rib 153, the liquid can be prevented from entering the second distribution cavity 15 from the second inlet 154, thereby preventing water from flowing into the second distribution cavity 15 and flushing the second detergent when the first detergent is dispensed. When the first and second liquid inlet cavities 11-12 are charged with liquid at the same time, the liquid sprayed out from the first outlet 111 and the second outlet 121 at the same time can pass over the first water retaining rib 153 and enter the second distribution cavity 15 from the second inlet 154, so as to achieve the dispensing of the second detergent.

[0092] The first water retaining rib 153 can prevent liquid from entering the second distribution chamber 15 from the second inlet 154 when liquid is flowing into the first liquid inlet chamber 11 alone, and facilitate liquid from entering the second distribution chamber 15 from the second inlet 154 when liquid is flowing into the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 at the same time.

[0093] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, in order to prevent liquid backflow and water leakage in the second distribution chamber 15, a third anti-water leakage rib 152 is provided therein. The third anti-water leakage rib 152 is arranged adjacent to the second inlet 154, and its free end is arranged to be inclined toward a side away from the second inlet 154.

[0094] The third anti-water-contamination reinforcement 152 may be provided in plurality. Figure 2 As shown, two third anti-water-stirring ribs 152 may be provided, wherein one third anti-water-stirring rib 152 is provided on the first cavity wall 151, and its free end ( Figure 2The other third anti-water-crossing rib 152 is arranged on the common cavity wall formed by the left cavity wall of the second distribution cavity 15 and the right cavity wall of the third distribution cavity 16, and its free end ( Figure 2 The right end in FIG. 15 is arranged to be inclined toward a side away from the second inlet 154.

[0095] The third anti-water spill ribs 152 can guide the water in the second distribution chamber 15 that flows back along the first chamber wall 151 or the common chamber wall back into the second distribution chamber 15 to prevent water spill.

[0096] The two third water-interference prevention ribs 152 are arranged close to the second inlet 154 , but do not affect the liquid from entering the second distribution chamber 15 through the second inlet 154 .

[0097] It should be understood that the number and location of the third anti-water-crossing reinforcement 152 are not limited to Figure 2 As shown, it can also be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0098] In some exemplary embodiments, the number of outlets of the second distribution chamber 15 can be increased, so that the water outlet area and water outlet speed are increased, which is conducive to reducing the backflow and water flow in the second distribution chamber 15. The outlet of the second distribution chamber 15 can be set to be circular, waist-shaped, rectangular, etc.

[0099] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a second water retaining rib 161 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the shell 1 (i.e., the inner wall surface of the bottom wall of the lower part of the shell 1), and the second water retaining rib 161 is arranged to protrude upward, and the second water retaining rib 161 is arranged to be located at the third entrance 162, and extends from one side (left side) of the third entrance 162 to the other side (right side) of the third entrance 162 along the first direction (right direction), or extends from one side (right side) of the third entrance 162 to the other side (left side) of the third entrance 162 along the second direction (left direction).

[0100] The second water retaining rib 161 has a water retaining effect. When the first liquid inlet cavity 11 is charged with liquid alone to dispense the first detergent, or the first and second liquid inlet cavities 11-12 are charged with liquid at the same time to dispense the second detergent, the liquid sprayed from the liquid inlet cavity may flow to the third inlet 162. At this time, under the action of the protruding second water retaining rib 161, the liquid can be prevented from entering the third distribution cavity 16 from the third inlet 162, thereby preventing water from flowing into the third distribution cavity 16 and flushing the softener when the first detergent is dispensed and the second detergent is dispensed. When the second liquid inlet cavity 12 is charged with liquid alone, the liquid sprayed from the second outlet 121 can pass over the second water retaining rib 161 and enter the third distribution cavity 16 from the third inlet 162, so as to dispense the softener.

[0101] The second water retaining rib 161 can prevent liquid from entering the third distribution chamber 16 from the third inlet 162 when the first liquid inlet chamber 11 is filled with liquid alone or the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 are filled with liquid at the same time, and at the same time facilitates liquid from entering the third distribution chamber 16 from the third inlet 162 when the second liquid inlet chamber 12 is filled with liquid alone.

[0102] In some exemplary embodiments, one or more anti-water-crossing ribs may be provided in the third distribution chamber 16 to prevent the water in the third distribution chamber 16 from flowing back and flowing to other distribution chambers. Of course, the anti-water-crossing ribs may not be provided, that is, during the process of dispensing the softener, the first detergent and the second detergent have been dispensed, and the liquid in the second liquid inlet chamber 12 may flow to the first distribution chamber 14 and / or the second distribution chamber 15, and then flush the first accommodating chamber 41 and / or the second accommodating chamber 42 of the material box 4.

[0103] In some exemplary embodiments, the three distribution chambers 14-16, the three liquid inlet chambers 11-13, the first connecting channel 18, the first anti-water rib 141, the second anti-water rib 142, the first water retaining rib 153, the second water retaining rib 161, the first guide rib 123, the second guide rib 181 and other waterways in the housing 1 are all an integrated structure with the housing 1, that is, integrally molded on the housing 1. The integrated structure can be a plastic part, which can be integrally injection molded. Of course, the material of the integrated structure is not limited to plastic, but can also be other materials.

[0104] The integrated structure helps to achieve the sealing and water-proofing of the housing 1, while reducing the number of parts included in the dispenser 100 and simplifying the assembly operation.

[0105] Of course, according to design requirements, various water channel structures in the housing 1 can also be arranged to be a separate structure from the housing 1 and assembled and fixed to the housing 1.

[0106] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the distributor 100 is configured to also include a first liquid inlet valve 2, and the first liquid inlet valve 2 is configured as a one-inlet and two-outlet valve, and includes an inlet and two outlets: a first valve inlet 23, a first valve outlet 21 and a second valve outlet 22. The first valve inlet 23 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 is configured to be connected to a water supply source, the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 is configured to be connected to the inlet of the first liquid inlet chamber 11, and the second valve outlet 22 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 is configured to be connected to the inlet of the second liquid inlet chamber 12, so that the liquid entering through the first liquid inlet valve 2 can enter the first liquid inlet chamber 11 alone, enter the second liquid inlet chamber 12 alone, or enter the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 at the same time.

[0107] The distributor 100 is configured to also include a second liquid inlet valve 3, which is configured as an inlet-outlet valve and includes an inlet and an outlet: a second valve inlet 32 ​​and a third valve outlet 31. The second valve inlet 32 ​​of the second liquid inlet valve 3 is configured to be connected to a water supply source, and the third valve outlet 31 of the second liquid inlet valve 3 is configured to be connected to the inlet of the third liquid inlet chamber 13, so that the liquid entering through the second liquid inlet valve 3 can enter the third liquid inlet chamber 13.

[0108] In some exemplary embodiments, the first liquid inlet valve 2 can be set as an electrically controlled valve, and the second liquid inlet valve 3 can be set as an electrically controlled valve, so as to automatically control the opening and closing of the two liquid inlet valves, and then automatically control the water supply and water output of the dispenser.

[0109] In some exemplary embodiments, the first valve inlet 23 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 is configured to be connected to a cold water source, such as a tap water pipe, so that the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11 - 12 are cold water chambers.

[0110] The second valve inlet 32 ​​of the second liquid inlet valve 3 is arranged to be connected to the hot water source, so that the third liquid inlet chamber 13 is a hot water chamber. The hot water provided by the hot water source is heated and its water temperature is higher than the water temperature of the cold water provided by the cold water source.

[0111] The first inlet valve 2 and the second inlet valve 3 are used to control the water inlet of the three inlet chambers 11-13, which reduces the number of inlet valves and helps reduce costs. The first inlet valve 2 and the second inlet valve are connected to the hot water source and the cold water source respectively, which conforms to the actual application environment and improves the practicality of the distributor 100. Of course, three inlet valves can also be set to control the water inlet of the three inlet chambers 11-13 respectively through the three valves.

[0112] In summary, the dispenser 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, when the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 is opened alone, the liquid flows to the first distribution chamber 14 through the first liquid inlet chamber 11, and further flows to the first accommodating chamber 41, so that the first detergent is dispensed; when the second valve outlet 22 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 is opened alone, the liquid flows to the third distribution chamber 16 through the second liquid inlet chamber 12, and further flows to the third accommodating chamber 43, so that the softener is dispensed, and at this time, water is allowed to flow into other distribution chambers or waterways; the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 and the second valve outlet 22 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 are connected. When the ports 22 are opened simultaneously, the liquid enters the first liquid inlet chamber 11 and the second liquid inlet chamber 12 simultaneously, then flows to the second distribution chamber 15, and further flows to the second accommodating chamber 42, so as to realize the delivery of the second detergent. At this time, water is allowed to flow into the first distribution chamber 14, but not into the third distribution chamber 16; when only the second liquid inlet valve 3 is opened, the liquid flows into the first distribution chamber 14 through the first liquid inlet chamber 11, and further flows to the first accommodating chamber 41, but not into the second distribution chamber 15 or the third distribution chamber 16.

[0113] The dispenser 100 realizes the functions of first detergent, second detergent, softener and hot water flushing, realizes the function of twice adding detergent, and avoids unnecessary water mixing. At the same time, the number of liquid inlet valves does not increase, and remains two, which is the most cost-effective.

[0114] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a clothes processing device, which may be a pulsator washing machine. Of course, it may also be other clothes processing devices, such as a drum washing machine, etc.

[0115] The laundry processing apparatus is configured to include a housing (not shown in the figures), a material box 4 and a dispenser 100 according to any one of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0116] A washing chamber is provided in the casing, and the washing chamber is used for placing clothes to be processed.

[0117] like Figure 3 As shown, the material box 4 is configured to include three accommodating chambers: a first accommodating chamber 41 for containing a clothing treatment agent (such as a first detergent), a second accommodating chamber 42 for containing a clothing treatment agent (such as a second detergent), and a third accommodating chamber 43 for containing a clothing treatment agent (such as a softener). The three accommodating chambers are configured to correspond to the three dispensing chambers 14-16 of the dispenser 100 one by one, and are connected. The three accommodating chambers 41-43 of the material box 4 are configured to be connected to the washing chamber so that the clothing treatment agent contained in the material box 4 enters the washing chamber to treat the clothing.

[0118] The three dispensing chambers 14-16 of the dispenser 100 are respectively connected to the three containing chambers 41-43 of the material box 4, so that the washing water flowing out of the three dispensing chambers 14-16 can flush the clothing treatment agent in the three containing chambers 41-43 into the washing chamber to achieve the treatment of the clothing.

[0119] In some exemplary embodiments, the first detergent in the first accommodating chamber 41 may be laundry liquid, laundry powder, etc., and the second detergent in the second accommodating chamber 42 may be laundry liquid, laundry powder, etc. Considering that hot water flushing can be achieved in the first dispensing chamber 14 connected to the first accommodating chamber 41, the laundry powder is preferably arranged in the first accommodating chamber 41. Of course, the laundry powder can also be arranged in the second accommodating chamber 42.

[0120] like Figure 3 As shown, the first, second and third accommodating chambers 41-43 are arranged along the second direction ( Figure 3 The three accommodating chambers 41-43 are arranged in sequence along the left direction (in the middle), so that the arrangement order of the three accommodating chambers 41-43 is the same as the arrangement order of the three distributing chambers 14-16 arranged in sequence along the second direction, so that the washing water flowing out of the three distributing chambers 14-16 can flush the first detergent, the second detergent and the softener in the three accommodating chambers 41-43 into the washing chamber.

[0121] In some exemplary embodiments, the material box 4 may be located below the dispenser 100, and outlets of the three dispensing chambers 14-16 of the dispenser 100 are respectively opposite to the three accommodating chambers 41-43 of the material box, so that the washing water flowing out of the three dispensing chambers 14-16 can fall into the three accommodating chambers 41-43.

[0122] Of course, the material box 4 may not be arranged below the dispenser 100, for example, the material box 4 may be located on one side of the dispenser 100, or at other locations. In this case, the three distributing chambers 14-16 of the distributing chamber 100 may be respectively connected to the three accommodating chambers 41-43 of the material box 4 through three connecting tubes.

[0123] In the process of clothes treatment, the detergent is first put in twice, the clothes are washed, and then the softener is put in and the clothes are softened. Of course, the detergent can be put in only once as needed.

[0124] It should be understood that the number of the accommodating chambers in the material box 4 is not limited to three, but may be other numbers, such as four or more. The third accommodating chamber 43 is not limited to containing softener, but may also contain other clothing treatment agents such as disinfectant.

[0125] The accommodating chamber for holding detergent is not limited to the first accommodating chamber 41 and the second accommodating chamber 43. The third accommodating chamber 43 can also hold detergent, that is, the third detergent. In this case, liquid can be added through the second liquid inlet chamber 12, and the liquid flows out of the third distribution chamber 16 to flush the third detergent in the third accommodating chamber 43, thereby achieving the third addition of detergent. Accordingly, the material box 4 has at least four accommodating chambers. After the first, second and third accommodating chambers 43 are used to place detergent, other clothing treatment agents such as softeners or disinfectants can be placed in other accommodating chambers such as the fourth accommodating chamber or the fifth accommodating chamber.

[0126] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing is configured to include a workbench located at the top and a door cover, the workbench is provided with a clothing inlet, the clothing to be processed is configured to be placed into the washing chamber from the clothing inlet, and the clothing processed by the clothing processing device is configured to be taken out from the clothing inlet. The door cover is rotatably mounted on the workbench so as to open or close the clothing inlet.

[0127] In some exemplary embodiments, the dispenser 100 is configured to be mounted on a workbench. Of course, the dispenser 100 can also be mounted at other locations of the housing.

[0128] In some exemplary embodiments, the material box 4 is configured to be mounted on a workbench. The laundry treatment agents (such as the first detergent, the second detergent and the softener) in the three accommodating chambers 41-43 of the material box 4 can enter the washing chamber from the laundry inlet after being flushed by the washing water, so as to wash or soften the clothes in the washing chamber.

[0129] In some exemplary embodiments, the material box 4 is configured as a pull-out drawer, so that the material box 4 can be moved relative to the workbench by pulling out the material box 4 .

[0130] After the material box 4 is pulled out, it is convenient for the user to manually place the laundry treatment agent into the three accommodating chambers 41-43; after the material box 4 is pushed back to its original position, the washing water of the dispenser 100 can flush the laundry treatment agent in the accommodating chambers 41-43, thereby realizing the automatic delivery of the laundry treatment agent. In addition, the drawer-shaped material box 4 can be pulled out to facilitate the cleaning of the material box 4.

[0131] The embodiment of the present invention further provides a method for dispensing clothes treating agents, especially first and second detergents, and the dispensing method is performed using the clothes treating device of any of the above embodiments.

[0132] like Figure 4 As shown, the method of placing detergent is configured to include two processes of placing detergent:

[0133] S100: One-time addition of detergent: water is introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber 11 of the dispenser 100 and / or into the third liquid inlet chamber 13 of the dispenser 100, so that water can flow into the first dispensing chamber 14, and further flow into the first accommodating chamber 41 of the material box 4, so as to flush the first detergent in the first accommodating chamber 41 into the washing chamber of the housing of the clothing processing device.

[0134] S200: Secondary addition of detergent: liquid is introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber 11 of the dispenser 100, and water is introduced into the second liquid inlet chamber 12 of the dispenser 100 at the same time, so that the water output from the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 can flow to the second dispensing chamber 15, and further flow to the second accommodating chamber 42 of the material box 4, so as to flush the second detergent in the second accommodating chamber 42 into the washing chamber of the casing of the clothing processing device.

[0135] Water may flow into the first liquid inlet chamber 11 of the dispenser 100 alone, or may flow into the first and third liquid inlet chambers 11 and 13 of the dispenser 100 at the same time, or may flow into the first and third liquid inlet chambers 11 and 13 alternately, and the water flow may enter the first distributing chamber 14 of the dispenser 100, and then may enter the first accommodating chamber 41 of the material box 4 from the first distributing chamber 14, flush the first detergent into the washing chamber, and realize the first detergent delivery process; and then, water may flow into the first liquid inlet chamber 11 and the second liquid inlet chamber 12 of the dispenser 100 at the same time, and the water flow may enter the second distributing chamber 15 of the dispenser 100, and then may enter the second accommodating chamber 42 of the material box 4 from the second distributing chamber 15, flush the second detergent into the washing chamber, and realize the second detergent delivery process.

[0136] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, step S100 specifically includes:

[0137] S101: water is introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber 11 until the time reaches a first set time;

[0138] S102: water is introduced into the third liquid inlet chamber 13 until the time reaches a second set time; and

[0139] S103: water is introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber 11, and then the water level in the washing chamber is measured until the water level reaches a first set water level.

[0140] During the first detergent injection, the first and third liquid inlet chambers 11 and 13 are alternately filled with water. First, water is injected from the first liquid inlet chamber 11 until the first set time is reached and the water injection stops; then water is switched to the third liquid inlet chamber 13 until the second set time is reached and the water injection stops; finally, water is switched back to the first liquid inlet chamber 11, and the water level in the washing chamber is measured until the first set water level is reached. During the water injection process, water flows through the first distribution chamber 14 into the first accommodating chamber 41, and flushes the first detergent in the first accommodating chamber 41, so that the first detergent is dissolved in the washing water and flows into the washing chamber with the washing water, thereby realizing the first injection of detergent.

[0141] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, step S200 specifically includes:

[0142] S201: Water is simultaneously introduced into the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 of the dispenser 100, and then the water level in the washing chamber is measured until it reaches a second set water level.

[0143] After the first detergent addition process is completed and the water level in the washing chamber reaches the first set water level, water enters the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 at the same time, and the water flows into the second accommodating chamber 42 through the second distribution chamber 15, and flushes the second detergent in the second accommodating chamber 42, so that the second detergent is dissolved in the washing water and flows into the washing chamber together with the washing water, thereby realizing the second addition of detergent.

[0144] The second set water level can be set higher than the first set water level. The first set water level and the second set water level can be set according to the amount of clothes in the washing chamber or the amount of water in the washing program selected by the user. The first set time and the second set time can be set according to the washing program selected by the user.

[0145] In some exemplary embodiments, the dispensing method is configured to also include a process of dispensing a softener.

[0146] Adding softener: water is introduced from the second liquid inlet chamber 12, and then the water level in the washing chamber is measured until it reaches the third set water level.

[0147] After the detergent is added twice and the clothes are washed, the clothes can be softened. When softening clothes, water is first introduced from the second liquid inlet chamber 12, and the water can flow through the third distribution chamber 16 to the third accommodating chamber 43 of the material box 4, and flush the softener in the third accommodating chamber 43, so that the softener is dissolved in the washing water and flows into the washing chamber with the washing water, thereby implementing the addition of the softener. When the water level in the washing chamber reaches the third set water level, the water is stopped from entering, and the clothes can be softened.

[0148] It should be understood that the third accommodating chamber 43 can contain a third detergent, and the process of adding softener at this time can be the process of adding detergent for the third time.

[0149] In some exemplary embodiments, the third set water level may be set equal to the second set water level, or may be higher than the second set water level, or lower than the second set water level. The third set water level may be set according to the amount of laundry in the washing chamber or the amount of water in the washing program selected by the user.

[0150] In some exemplary embodiments, the first liquid inlet valve 2 and the second liquid inlet valve 3 may be solenoid valves, which can control the liquid inlet conditions of the first, second and third liquid inlet chambers 11-13 by automatically controlling the opening and closing conditions of the first liquid inlet valve 2 and the second liquid inlet valve 3.

[0151] like Figure 6As shown, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a delivery control system for controlling the clothing treatment device of any of the above embodiments to achieve delivery of clothing treatment agents.

[0152] The dosing control system is configured to include a control unit 53. The control unit 53 is used to control the process of dosing detergent twice.

[0153] In the process of first adding detergent, the control unit 53 controls the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 and / or the third valve outlet 31 of the second liquid inlet valve 3 to open, so as to control the first liquid inlet chamber 11 and / or the third liquid inlet chamber 13 of the dispenser 100 to enter water. The water flow can enter the first dispensing chamber 14 of the dispenser 100, and then enter the first accommodating chamber 41 of the material box 4 from the first dispensing chamber 14, and flush the first detergent, so that the first detergent flows into the washing chamber, and the process of first adding detergent is realized.

[0154] During the second detergent addition process, the control unit 53 controls the first valve outlet 21 and the second valve outlet 22 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 to open at the same time, so as to simultaneously allow water to enter the first and second liquid inlet chambers 11-12 of the dispenser 100. The water flow can enter the second distribution chamber 15 of the dispenser 100, and then enter the second accommodating chamber 42 of the material box 4 from the second distribution chamber 15, flushing the second detergent and allowing the second detergent to flow into the washing chamber, thereby realizing the second detergent addition process.

[0155] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, the delivery control system is configured to further include a timing unit 51 and a water level sensor 52.

[0156] The timing unit 51 is configured to time the opening time of the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 and the third valve outlet 31 of the second liquid inlet valve 3 , that is, to time the time for water to flow into the first and third liquid inlet chambers 11 , 13 of the dispenser 100 .

[0157] The water level sensor 52 is arranged to measure the water level in the washing chamber.

[0158] During the first detergent addition process, the control unit 53 controls the opening duration of the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 (i.e., the duration of water entering the first liquid inlet chamber 11) to be a first preset duration, and the opening duration of the third valve outlet 31 of the second liquid inlet valve 3 (i.e., the duration of water entering the third liquid inlet chamber 13) to be a second preset duration according to the timing of the timing unit 51, and controls the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 to be normally open (i.e., water enters the first liquid inlet chamber 11) according to the detection result of the water level sensor 52 until the water level in the washing chamber reaches the first set water level.

[0159] During the second detergent addition process, the control unit 53 controls the first valve outlet 21 and the second valve outlet 22 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 to be normally open (i.e., water is simultaneously introduced from the first liquid inlet chamber 11 and the second liquid inlet chamber 12) according to the detection result of the water level sensor 52 until the water level in the washing chamber reaches the second set water level.

[0160] Among them, only one timing unit 51 may be provided, and the opening time length of the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 and the opening time length of the third valve outlet 31 of the second liquid inlet valve 3 are measured by the timing unit 51. Alternatively, two timing units 51 may be provided, one timing unit 51 is used to measure the opening time length of the first valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2, and the other timing unit is used to measure the opening time length of the third valve outlet 31 of the second liquid inlet valve 3.

[0161] In some exemplary embodiments, the control unit 53 is configured to control the second valve outlet 21 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 to open during the process of dispensing the softener, so as to allow water to enter from the second liquid inlet chamber 12 of the dispenser 100. The water flow can enter the third dispensing chamber 16 of the dispenser 100, and then enter the third containing chamber 43 of the material box 4 from the third dispensing chamber 16, flushing the softener in the third containing chamber 43 into the washing chamber, thereby realizing the process of dispensing the softener.

[0162] In some exemplary embodiments, during the process of adding softener, the control unit 53 may control the second valve outlet 22 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 to be normally open (i.e., water is introduced from the second liquid inlet chamber 12) according to the detection result of the water level sensor 52 until the water level in the washing chamber reaches a third set water level, and then control the second valve outlet 22 of the first liquid inlet valve 2 to be closed, stop the water intake, and complete the addition of softener.

[0163] Table 1 shows a process of secondary adding detergent in a laundry treating apparatus in some exemplary embodiments.

[0164] Table 1

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[0166] In summary, the dispenser provided in the embodiment of the present invention achieves the function of dosing detergent twice through a lower-cost, high-efficiency water circuit structure and program optimization, so as to achieve control of more water circuits with fewer liquid inlet valves and improve the working performance of the clothing processing equipment.

[0167] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and vary the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dispenser, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell, wherein the shell is provided with a first liquid inlet chamber, a second liquid inlet chamber, a third liquid inlet chamber, a first distribution chamber, a second distribution chamber and a third distribution chamber, each having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the first liquid inlet chamber and the third liquid inlet chamber are arranged so that liquid flows into the first distribution chamber when liquid is separately inletted, the second liquid inlet chamber is arranged so that liquid flows into the third distribution chamber when liquid is separately inletted, and the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber are arranged so that liquid flows into the second distribution chamber when liquid is simultaneously inletted; The first liquid inlet cavity, the second liquid inlet cavity and the third liquid inlet cavity are sequentially arranged along a first direction, and the first distribution cavity, the second distribution cavity and the third distribution cavity are sequentially arranged along a second direction opposite to the first direction; A mixing chamber is formed between the outlet of the first liquid inlet chamber, the outlet of the second liquid inlet chamber, the inlet of the second distribution chamber and the inlet of the third distribution chamber. A first communication channel is provided in the housing, the outlet direction of the first liquid inlet cavity and the first communication channel are both along the first direction, one end of the first communication channel is communicated with the mixing chamber, and the other end is communicated with the inlet of the first distribution chamber, so that when the first liquid inlet cavity is filled with liquid alone, the liquid is sprayed to the first communication channel through the mixing chamber; A first connecting rib is provided between the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity and the outlet of the third liquid inlet cavity, the second distribution cavity includes a first cavity wall adjacent to the first connecting rib, and the first connecting rib and the first cavity wall of the second distribution cavity form the first communicating channel; A first guide rib inclined toward the second direction is provided at the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity, the inlet of the second distribution cavity is inclined toward the first direction relative to the central axis of the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity, and the inlet of the third distribution cavity is inclined toward the second direction relative to the central axis of the outlet of the second liquid inlet cavity.

2. The dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that The outlet of the first liquid inlet cavity forms a constricted structure, and the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel is larger than the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the outlet of the first liquid inlet cavity.

3. The dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that A first anti-water-crossing rib extending toward the inlet of the first distribution cavity is provided on the first cavity wall of the second distribution cavity; and / or, A first common cavity wall is formed between the first distribution cavity and the second distribution cavity, and the first common cavity wall is adjacent to the first cavity wall. The first common cavity wall is provided with a second anti-water-crossing rib located in the first distribution cavity, and the free end of the second anti-water-crossing rib is inclined toward a side away from the entrance of the first distribution cavity.

4. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that A protruding first water retaining rib is provided on the inner bottom surface of the shell. The first water retaining rib is located at the entrance of the second distribution cavity and extends from one side to the other side of the entrance of the second distribution cavity along the first direction.

5. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that A third anti-water-stirring rib is disposed in the second distribution cavity, and a free end of the third anti-water-stirring rib is inclined toward a side away from the entrance of the second distribution cavity.

6. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that A protruding second water retaining rib is disposed on the inner bottom surface of the shell. The second water retaining rib is located at the entrance of the third distribution chamber and extends from one side of the entrance of the third distribution chamber to the other side along the first direction.

7. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that It also includes a first liquid inlet valve and a second liquid inlet valve, the first liquid inlet valve is a one-in-two-outlet valve, and the two valve outlets of the first liquid inlet valve are respectively connected to the inlet of the first liquid inlet cavity and the inlet of the second liquid inlet cavity, the second liquid inlet valve is a one-in-one-outlet valve, and the valve outlet of the second liquid inlet valve is connected to the inlet of the third liquid inlet cavity.

8. A clothes processing device, comprising a housing and a material box, wherein a washing chamber is provided in the housing, characterized in that: It also includes the dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the material box includes a first accommodating chamber, a second accommodating chamber and a third accommodating chamber for accommodating a laundry treatment agent, the first accommodating chamber, the second accommodating chamber and the third accommodating chamber are respectively connected with the first dispensing chamber, the second dispensing chamber and the third dispensing chamber of the dispenser in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first accommodating chamber, the second accommodating chamber and the third accommodating chamber are all connected with the washing chamber.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The laundry treatment agent includes detergent and softener. The first accommodating chamber and the second accommodating chamber are configured to accommodate detergent, and the third accommodating chamber is configured to accommodate softener. The first accommodating chamber, the second accommodating chamber and the third accommodating chamber are sequentially arranged along the second direction.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The first liquid inlet valve of the distributor is arranged to communicate with a cold water source, and the second liquid inlet valve of the distributor is arranged to communicate with a hot water source.

11. A method for adding a clothing treatment agent, characterized in that: The method of adding the clothing treatment agent using the clothing treatment device according to any one of claims 8 to 10 comprises: One-time delivery of detergent: water is introduced from the first liquid inlet chamber and / or the third liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser to flush the detergent in the first receiving chamber of the material box into the washing chamber; and Secondary delivery of detergent: water is simultaneously introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser to flush the detergent in the second accommodating chamber of the material box into the washing chamber.

12. The method for adding a clothes treating agent according to claim 11, characterized in that: The water is introduced into the first liquid inlet chamber and / or the third liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser, comprising: a first set time length for water to flow into the first liquid inlet chamber of the distributor; A second set time period for water to flow into the third liquid inlet chamber of the distributor; and Water is introduced into the first liquid inlet cavity of the distributor until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a first set water level.

13. The method for adding a clothes treating agent according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that: The first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber of the self-dispenser are simultaneously filled with water, comprising: Water is simultaneously introduced into the first liquid inlet cavity and the second liquid inlet cavity of the distributor until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a second set water level.

14. A control system for dispensing clothing treatment agents, characterized in that: Used to control the laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, the laundry treatment agent delivery control system comprises a control unit, The control unit is configured to control water to flow into the first liquid inlet cavity and / or the third liquid inlet cavity of the self-dispenser during one detergent delivery process, so as to flush the detergent in the first receiving cavity of the material box into the washing cavity; as well as During the secondary addition of detergent, water is controlled to flow into the first liquid inlet chamber and the second liquid inlet chamber of the dispenser simultaneously, so as to flush the detergent in the second accommodating chamber of the material box into the washing chamber.

15. The laundry treatment agent delivery control system according to claim 14, characterized in that: Also includes: A timing unit, used for timing the duration of water inflow from the first liquid inlet chamber and the third liquid inlet chamber of the distributor; and A water level sensor, used to measure the water level in the washing chamber; The control unit is configured to control the duration of water inletting from the first liquid inlet cavity to be a first preset duration, the duration of water inletting from the third liquid inlet cavity to be a second preset duration, and water inletting from the first liquid inlet cavity until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a first set water level during a single detergent addition process; and to control water inletting from the first liquid inlet cavity and the second liquid inlet cavity simultaneously until the water level in the washing cavity reaches a second set water level during a secondary detergent addition process.

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