A dispenser, a detergent feeding device, and a washing apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a dispenser, a detergent feeding device and a washing equipment. The dispenser comprises a dispenser box and a stirring mechanism. The dispenser box is provided with a water inlet cavity, a first detergent feeding cavity for storing detergent and capable of receiving water flow, and a liquid discharge channel for discharging water in the first detergent feeding cavity. The stirring mechanism comprises a driving member arranged on a water flow path in the water inlet cavity and a stirring member arranged in the first detergent feeding cavity. The driving member can rotate under the impact of water flow and drive the stirring member to rotate. In the process of stirring the detergent in the first detergent feeding cavity by the stirring member, the water inlet cavity normally injects washing water into the cylinder assembly. The detergent has sufficient stirring time in the first detergent feeding cavity, can be fully and effectively dissolved and foamed, can improve the washing effect of the washing equipment, and can also ensure the water inlet efficiency in the water inlet stage.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Taking a washing machine as an example, during the water intake stage, water flows into the dispenser box, carrying detergent or washing powder into the washing tub. During the water intake process, only a small amount of detergent dissolves and foams, while much of the detergent gradually dissolves during the washing process. Some detergent may settle at the bottom of the water tank, affecting the washing effect of the washing equipment. In addition, the water flow carrying detergent into the washing tub may cause undissolved detergent to drip directly onto the clothes, resulting in discoloration and other phenomena. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application aim to provide a dispenser, detergent dispensing device, and washing equipment that improves dissolution effect and water intake efficiency.

[0004] This application embodiment provides a dispenser for a detergent dispensing device in a washing machine, the dispenser comprising:

[0005] The dispenser box is provided with a water inlet chamber, a first detergent dispensing chamber for storing detergent and capable of receiving the water flow, and a drain channel for discharging the water in the first detergent dispensing chamber. The water inlet chamber can receive the water flow and can discharge the water entering the water inlet chamber out of the dispenser box.

[0006] The stirring mechanism is located inside the dispenser box. The stirring mechanism includes a drive component located on the water flow path in the water inlet chamber and a stirring component located in the first detergent dispensing chamber. The drive component can rotate under the impact of the water flow and drive the stirring component to rotate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the rotation axis of the stirring element and the rotation axis of the driving element both extend along the left-right direction of the distributor.

[0008] In some implementations, the water inlet chamber is open along the rear side of the distributor, and the water in the water inlet chamber is discharged through the opening of the water inlet chamber.

[0009] In some implementations, the drainage channel includes a first siphon channel through which the water in the first detergent dispensing chamber is discharged.

[0010] In some implementations, the bottom wall surface corresponding to the water inlet cavity extends obliquely downward along the direction from the front to the rear of the housing.

[0011] In some embodiments, the top side of the water inlet chamber is open, the distributor box is equipped with a water collection plate, the water collection plate is disposed at the open top side of the water inlet chamber, the water collection plate has a water collection port through the water collection plate, and the drive member is located below the water collection port to receive the water flow from the water collection port.

[0012] In some implementations, the water collection plate is provided with a first inlet penetrating through the water collection plate, the first inlet being located in front of the water inlet, and the area of ​​the first inlet being larger than the area of ​​the water inlet.

[0013] In some implementations, the dispenser box is provided with a second detergent dispensing chamber and a second siphon channel that are interconnected. The second detergent dispensing chamber is located in front of the water inlet chamber and can hold the incoming water flow. The second siphon channel is used to discharge the water in the second detergent dispensing chamber.

[0014] In some embodiments, the dispenser box includes a box body and a frame body, the frame body being detachably disposed on the top side of the box body, the first detergent dispensing chamber and the water inlet chamber being disposed within the box body, the box body having a partition wall separating the first detergent dispensing chamber and the water inlet chamber, the partition wall having a notch, the top side of the notch being open, the stirring mechanism including a connecting shaft for connecting the stirring element and the driving element, the connecting shaft passing through the notch and being able to be removed and placed from the open side of the notch.

[0015] In some embodiments, the stirring mechanism is supported on the frame body, which at least partially extends into the box body to support the stirring mechanism.

[0016] In some embodiments, the frame includes a retaining plate extending into the box body, the connecting shaft passing through the retaining plate in a sealed manner, the retaining plate having a retaining groove on its periphery, the retaining plate closing the notch and the surrounding portion of the notch engaging in the retaining groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the frame includes at least two first lugs extending into the water inlet chamber, with the axial ends of the drive member rotatably supported on the corresponding first lugs; and / or, the frame includes a second lug extending into the first detergent dispensing chamber, with the axial end of the agitator rotatably supported on the second lug.

[0018] In some embodiments, the drive component includes a hydraulic impeller with a plurality of first blades, and the water inlet chamber and the hydraulic impeller are configured such that water in the water inlet chamber impacts the first blades from top to bottom.

[0019] In some implementations, the water outlet position of the inlet chamber is lower than the lowest point of the rotation trajectory of the first blade.

[0020] In some embodiments, the agitator includes a wheel core and a plurality of second blades, the plurality of second blades being arranged circumferentially spaced along the wheel core, the agitator stirring the water by each of the second blades.

[0021] This application provides a detergent dispensing device, including a detergent box and a dispenser as described in any embodiment of this application. The detergent box includes a lid and a box body disposed below the lid. The lid and the box body together define a pull-out space for accommodating the dispenser box. The dispenser is slidably disposed in the pull-out space. The lid is provided with a first water inlet passage and a second water inlet passage. The first water inlet passage is used to inject water into the first detergent dispensing chamber, and the second water inlet passage is used to inject water into the water inlet chamber.

[0022] In some implementations, the housing is provided with a mixing tank and a first drain outlet. The mixing tank is located below the distributor housing, and the water flow from the inlet chamber can enter the mixing tank and be discharged through the first drain outlet.

[0023] In some implementations, a second drain outlet and a plug-in channel communicating with the second drain outlet are provided on the rear side of the box body. A plug-in post is formed at the rear end of the dispenser box. The space inside the plug-in post is part of the drainage channel. The plug-in post and the plug-in channel can be detachably plugged in and out. When the plug-in post and the plug-in channel are in the plugged-in state, the drainage channel and the second drain outlet are connected.

[0024] This application provides a washing device, including:

[0025] Cylinder assembly;

[0026] The first water inlet branch connected to the first water inlet passage;

[0027] The second water inlet branch is connected to the second water inlet passage;

[0028] A control valve device, which is capable of selectively opening or closing the water flow in the first inlet branch and selectively opening or closing the water flow in the second inlet branch.

[0029] And the detergent dispensing device described in any embodiment of this application, wherein the detergent dispensing device is capable of guiding water flow from the first water inlet branch and the second water inlet branch into the drum assembly.

[0030] In some embodiments, the tub assembly includes an outer tub for holding water and a washing tub disposed within the outer tub, with water flowing through the water inlet chamber directed between the outer tub and the washing tub, and water flowing through the first detergent dispensing chamber directed into the washing tub.

[0031] In this embodiment of the dispenser, while the agitator is stirring the detergent in the first detergent dispensing chamber, washing water is normally injected into the drum assembly through the water inlet chamber. The detergent has sufficient stirring time in the first detergent dispensing chamber, and since the water flow does not carry the detergent out of the first detergent dispensing chamber during the stirring process, the detergent can be fully and effectively dissolved and foamed in the first detergent dispensing chamber. The detergent entering the drum assembly has basically undergone sufficient dissolution and foaming, which can improve the cleaning effect of the washing equipment and ensure the water intake efficiency during the water intake stage. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a detergent dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure shown, in which the lid is omitted;

[0034] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0035] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0036] Figure 5 For along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction, where the dashed lines and arrows indicate the direction of water flow;

[0037] Figure 6 For along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the BB direction, where the dashed lines and arrows indicate the direction of water flow;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a distributor according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 for Figure 7 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0040] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the framework structure in the diagram;

[0041] Figure 10 for Figure 8An assembly diagram of the frame and stirring mechanism in the diagram;

[0042] Figure 11 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the stirring mechanism in the diagram;

[0043] Figure 12 This is an assembly diagram of the frame and stirring mechanism according to another embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0045] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring component in the middle;

[0046] Figure 15 This is a simplified schematic diagram of a washing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0048] Detergent dispensing device 100;

[0049] Distributor 1;

[0050] Dispenser box 11; water inlet chamber 11a; first detergent dispensing chamber 11b; drain channel 11c; second detergent dispensing chamber 11d; second siphon channel 11f; box body 111; partition wall 1111; notch 1111a; plug-in post 1112; frame body 112; second dispensing port 112a; water collection plate 1120; water collection outlet 1120a; first dispensing port 1120b; card plate 1121; card slot 1121a; first hanging ear 1122; second hanging ear 1123; connecting plate 1124; longitudinal beam 1125; crossbeam 1126; partition 1127;

[0051] Stirring mechanism 12; driving component 121; first blade 1211; hub 1212; end plate 1213; stirring component 122; second blade 1221; wheel core 1222; connecting shaft 123; elastic pawl 1231;

[0052] Detergent box 2; box body 21; box lid 22; first water inlet passage 221; second water inlet passage 222; first drain outlet 21a; second drain outlet 21b; mixing tank 21c; plug-in channel 21d;

[0053] Box 3. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0055] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0056] This application provides a washing device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 15 It includes a housing 3, a drum assembly, and a detergent dispensing device 100.

[0057] The tubular assembly is located inside the housing 3, and the tubular assembly is provided with a clothing processing chamber.

[0058] The detergent dispensing device 100 can be installed at any suitable location within the housing 3. For example, the detergent dispensing device 100 is installed at the upper left corner of the housing 3.

[0059] Exemplarily, the drum assembly includes an outer drum and an inner drum, the space within the inner drum serving as a clothes handling chamber. It is understood that in some embodiments, the outer drum holds water, and the inner drum holds water through the outer drum; that is, the inner drum is a perforated inner drum, and the outer drum is a water container. In other embodiments, the inner drum itself can hold water without needing to be held through the outer drum; that is, the inner drum is a non-perforated inner drum. It is understood that, regardless of whether the inner drum is perforated or non-perforated, the inner drum rotates during the washing process.

[0060] In some embodiments, the rotation axis of the inner drum can be approximately horizontal, that is, the washing equipment is a drum-type washing equipment, such as a drum washing machine, a drum dryer, a drum washer-dryer combo, etc.

[0061] In other embodiments, the rotation axis of the inner drum can be approximately vertical, meaning the washing device is a vertical shaft type washing device, such as a pulsator washing machine. In the embodiments of this application, in the vertical shaft type washing device, the angle between the rotation axis of the inner drum and the vertical direction can be 0°, or it can have a small angle, such as less than 15°.

[0062] Please see Figure 1 The detergent dispensing device 100 includes a detergent box 2 and a dispenser 1.

[0063] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6The detergent box 2 includes a lid 22 and a box body 21 disposed below the lid 22. The specific connection method between the lid 22 and the box body 21 is not limited. For example, it can be connected by screws or by buckles.

[0064] The lid 22 and the body 21 together define a pull-out space for accommodating the dispenser 1, which is slidably disposed in the pull-out space. Exemplarily, the dispenser 1 can be pulled out and moved along the front-back direction of the washing machine. Before washing clothes, the user pulls the dispenser 1 out of the detergent dispenser 2, adds detergent, and after adding detergent, pushes the dispenser 1 back into the detergent dispenser 2.

[0065] Please see Figure 8 The dispenser 1 includes a dispenser box 11 and a stirring mechanism 12 disposed within the dispenser box 11.

[0066] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The dispenser box 11 is provided with a water inlet chamber 11a, a drain channel 11c, and a first detergent dispensing chamber 11b for storing detergent. The first detergent dispensing chamber 11b can hold the incoming water flow, and the drain channel 11c is used to discharge the water in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b.

[0067] It should be noted that the aforementioned accumulated detergent refers to the fact that after detergent is added to the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b, it will not be drained from the chamber but will be temporarily stored there. Specifically, the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b has a set drainage height. When water flows into the chamber, if the water level does not exceed the set drainage height, the water will not drain from the chamber. If the water level exceeds the set drainage height, the water carrying detergent will drain from the drainage channel 11c. It can be understood that the detergent dosage in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is the amount required for a single wash.

[0068] The water inlet chamber 11a can receive the incoming water flow and discharge the water entering the water inlet chamber 11a to the distributor box 11. It can be understood that the water inlet chamber 11a and the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b are independently supplied with water. That is to say, the water inlet chamber 11a and the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b receive different incoming water flows. The water in the water inlet chamber 11a will not enter the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b. Therefore, the water inlet process of the water inlet chamber 11a does not affect the dissolution and discharge of detergent in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b.

[0069] It should be noted that the water flowing into the distributor box 11 will eventually exit the distributor box 11 and enter the cylinder assembly.

[0070] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 8 as well as Figure 11 The stirring mechanism 12 includes a drive member 121 disposed on the water flow path in the water inlet chamber 11a and a stirrer 122 disposed in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b. The drive member 121 can rotate under the impact of the water flow and drive the stirrer 122 to rotate.

[0071] It is understood that the stirring mechanism 12 also includes a connecting shaft 123, which connects the stirring element 122 and the driving element 121. The connecting shaft 123 transmits the torque of the driving element 121 to the stirring element 122.

[0072] For example, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The lid 22 is provided with a first water inlet passage 221 and a second water inlet passage 222. The first water inlet passage 221 is connected to the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b to inject water into the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b. The second water inlet passage 222 is connected to the water inlet chamber 11a to inject water into the water inlet chamber 11a.

[0073] Specifically, one water pipe can be connected to the inlet 221a of the first water inlet passage 221, and the other water pipe can be connected to the inlet 222a of the second water inlet passage 222. In this way, water can be introduced into the first water inlet passage 221 and the second water inlet passage 222 independently.

[0074] For example, the washing equipment includes a control valve device, a first water inlet branch and a second water inlet branch that are independent of each other. The first water inlet branch is connected to the first water inlet passage 221, and the second water inlet branch is connected to the second water inlet passage 222. For example, one of the water pipes forms the first water inlet branch and the other water pipe forms the second water inlet branch.

[0075] The control valve device can selectively open or close the water flow in the first inlet branch and selectively open or close the water flow in the second inlet branch. In other words, the control valve device can independently control the flow of water in both the first and second inlet branches. For example, in some cases, the control valve device opens the water flow in the first inlet branch and closes the water flow in the second inlet branch; in other cases, it closes the water flow in the first inlet branch and opens the water flow in the second inlet branch; and in still other cases, it opens or closes both the water flow in the first and second inlet branches.

[0076] The specific form of the control valve device is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the control valve device can be a multi-way valve, which controls the water flow in the first inlet branch and the second inlet branch through different operating positions of the same valve. In other embodiments, the control valve device may include at least two valves, one of which is located on the first inlet branch and the other is located on the second inlet branch.

[0077] The dispenser 1 of this application embodiment uses water flow to impact the drive member 121, forcing the drive member 121 to rotate. That is to say, there is no need to configure a power source such as a motor for the drive member 121, which can reduce the cost of the dispenser 1. When the drive member 121 rotates, it will drive the agitator 122 to rotate. The agitator 122 agitates the detergent in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b, promoting the dissolution and foaming of the detergent.

[0078] Specifically, during the water intake stage, the washing equipment first injects a small amount of water into the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b through the first water inlet branch and the first water inlet passage 221. The water level does not exceed the set discharge height of the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b. At this time, the injected water is stored in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b.

[0079] Subsequently, water injection into the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is stopped, and water is injected into the water inlet chamber 11a through the second water inlet branch and the second water inlet passage 222. The water flow forces the drive component 121 to rotate, which in turn drives the agitator 122 to rotate and agitate the detergent in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b. The detergent dissolves and foams under the agitation of the agitator 122. At the same time, the water in the water inlet chamber 11a enters the drum assembly. The water injected into the drum assembly can wet and soak the clothes. In other words, while the agitator 122 is agitating the detergent, washing water is being injected into the drum assembly at the same time. The time for agitating the detergent does not significantly affect the total time of the washing equipment in the water inlet stage, resulting in high water inlet efficiency.

[0080] After the agitator 122 agitates for a certain period of time, water is injected into the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b again. When the liquid level in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b exceeds the set height for drainage, the water flow carries the dissolved detergent out of the distributor 1 and into the cylinder assembly.

[0081] It should be noted that since the detergent has been fully dissolved, water carrying detergent will not cause discoloration even if sprayed directly onto the clothes.

[0082] In this embodiment of the application, the dispenser 1, while the agitator 122 is agitating the detergent in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b, normally injects washing water into the drum assembly through the water inlet chamber 11a. The detergent has sufficient agitation time in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b, and since the water flow does not carry the detergent out of the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b during the agitation process, the detergent can be fully and effectively dissolved and foamed in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b. The detergent entering the drum assembly has basically undergone sufficient dissolution and foaming, which can improve the cleaning effect of the washing equipment and ensure the water intake efficiency during the water intake stage.

[0083] The specific type of detergent is not limited; for example, it can be laundry liquid, laundry powder, etc.

[0084] The specific drainage method of the drainage channel 11c is not limited. For example, the drainage can be controlled by a valve or through a preset drainage channel. Exemplarily, the drainage channel 11c uses a siphon principle for drainage, meaning that the drainage channel 11c includes a first siphon channel through which the water in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is discharged. The siphon height of the first siphon channel is the aforementioned set drainage height.

[0085] The water inlet method of the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is not limited. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 The top side of the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is open, and the water discharged from the first water inlet passage 221 on the lid 22 flows into the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b from the open top side. On the one hand, this facilitates the reception of the water flow from the lid 22 above the dispenser 1. On the other hand, the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is directly exposed on the outer surface of the dispenser 1, making it easy for the user to see the detergent in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b after pulling out the dispenser 1.

[0086] For example, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 The water inlet chamber 11a is open along the rear side of the distributor, and the water in the water inlet chamber 11a is discharged through the open part of the water inlet chamber 11a. In this way, the structure is simple and it is also convenient for the water inlet chamber 11a to drain smoothly.

[0087] For example, please refer to Figure 5 Along the front to rear direction of the housing 21, the bottom wall surface 11a′ of the water inlet cavity 11a extends downward at an angle. It can be understood that the end of the extended bottom wall surface 11a′ is the water outlet of the water inlet cavity 11a. On the one hand, the inclined bottom wall surface 11a′ can guide the water flow to smoothly exit the water inlet cavity 11a. On the other hand, it prevents water from accumulating in the water inlet cavity 11a, thus avoiding water accumulation from causing resistance to the rotation of the drive component 121.

[0088] Water flowing from the second water inlet passage 222 on the cover 22 flows downwards and enters the water inlet chamber 11a. It is understood that... (See also...) Figure 5 The outlet 222b of the second water inlet passage 222 can be located as close as possible to the drive member 121 so that the water flow can impact the drive member 121 in a relatively concentrated manner.

[0089] For example, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 12 The distributor box 11 is equipped with a water collection plate 1120, which is located at the open part on the top side of the water inlet chamber 11a. The water collection plate 1120 can play a certain role in collecting and guiding water. It can be understood that the water collection plate 1120 can cover the entire open part of the water inlet chamber 11a, or it can only cover part of the open part of the water inlet chamber 11a.

[0090] The water collection plate 1120 has a water collection port 1120a that extends through the water collection plate 1120, and the drive member 121 is located below the water collection port 1120a to receive the water flow from the water collection port 1120a.

[0091] It should be noted that, in the top view projection of the distributor 1, the outlet 222b of the second water inlet passage 222 is located within the projected outline of the water collection plate 1120. The water collection plate 1120 does not need to cover the entire open area of ​​the water inlet cavity 11a, but only needs to cover the open area below the outlet of the corresponding second water inlet passage 222, so that the water collection plate 1120 can play a role in collecting and guiding the water flow, so that at least most of the water flow can be concentrated from the water collection port 1120a to the water inlet cavity 11a.

[0092] Since some users may need to use laundry detergents to wash clothes, such as disinfectant or perfume, laundry detergents can be added to the water inlet chamber 11a.

[0093] For example, in an embodiment where a water collection plate 1120 is configured, please refer to... Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 The water collection plate 1120 is also provided with a first dispensing port 1120b, the area of ​​which is larger than that of the water collection port 1120a. The first dispensing port 1120b is relatively large, making it convenient for users to dispense detergent into the water inlet chamber 11a through the first dispensing port 1120b.

[0094] It should be noted that you should refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5The outlet 222b of the second water inlet passage 222 includes multiple small holes. Water from the second water inlet passage 222 is sprayed out through these holes, creating a water flow effect similar to a showerhead. More small holes can be arranged above the corresponding water collection port 1120a, while fewer small holes can be arranged above the remaining parts of the water collection plate 1120. This allows a larger portion of the water flow from the second water inlet passage 222 to be distributed to the water collection port 1120a, and a smaller portion to the first outlet 1120b.

[0095] Understandably, please refer to Figure 6 The outlet 221b of the first water inlet passage 221 on the lid 22 is positioned as close to the front as possible so that the water flow has a longer flow path in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b.

[0096] For example, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 The dispenser box 11 is provided with a second detergent dispensing chamber 11d for holding detergent and a second siphon channel 11f for discharging liquid from the second detergent dispensing chamber 11d. The second detergent dispensing chamber 11d is located in front of the water inlet chamber 11a and can receive the incoming water flow. The second detergent dispensing chamber 11d can hold relatively easily soluble detergents, such as fabric softener.

[0097] It should be noted that the second siphon channel 11f can directly guide the water flow entering the second detergent dispensing chamber 11d to the box 21 below the distributor 1. The second siphon channel 11f can also guide the water flow in the second detergent dispensing chamber 11d to the water inlet chamber 11a. Under the impact of the water flow in the water inlet chamber 11a, the dispersion of detergent from the second detergent dispensing chamber 11d in the water can be further promoted.

[0098] For example, the box body 21 is provided with a mixing tank 21c and a first drain outlet 21a. The mixing tank 21c is located below the distributor box 11. The water flow from the water inlet chamber 11a enters the mixing tank 21c and is discharged through the first drain outlet 21a.

[0099] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 The drain channel 11c is connected to the mixing tank 21c. The water discharged from the drain channel 11c enters the mixing tank 21c and is discharged through the first drain outlet 21a. In other words, in this embodiment, the water in the water inlet chamber 11a and the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b both enter the mixing tank 21c and are discharged from the same position of the detergent dispensing device 100.

[0100] In other embodiments, the water in the water inlet chamber 11a and the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is discharged from the detergent dispensing device 100 from different locations. For example, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 6 The rear side of the housing 21 is provided with a second drain outlet 21b and a plug-in channel 21d communicating with the second drain outlet 21b. The plug-in channel 21d is located inside the housing 21 and extends in the front-rear direction. The rear end of the dispenser box 11 forms a plug-in post 1112. The interior of the plug-in post 1112 is hollow, and the space inside the plug-in post 1112 is part of the drain channel 11c. The plug-in post 1112 and the plug-in channel 21d can be detachably plugged in and out.

[0101] Before washing clothes, the user pulls the dispenser 1 out of the detergent dispenser 2, separating the plug 1112 and the insertion channel 21d. After dispensing the detergent, the user pushes the dispenser 1 into the detergent dispenser 2, inserting the plug 1112 into the insertion channel 21d. At this time, the plug 1112 and the insertion channel 21d are in the plugged-in state, and the drain channel 11c and the second drain outlet 21b are connected. In this state, when the water in the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b exceeds the set drain height, the water is discharged from the detergent dispensing device 100 through the drain channel 11c and the second drain outlet 21b.

[0102] In some embodiments, the water flowing through the water inlet chamber 11a is directed between the outer tub and the washing drum to inject washing water into the drum assembly; that is, the water discharged from the first drain outlet 21a is directed between the outer tub and the washing drum. The water flowing through the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b is directed into the washing drum; that is, the water discharged from the second drain outlet 21b is directed into the washing drum. In this way, the water can first come into contact with the clothes before flowing into the outer tub, allowing the detergent and clothes to fully contact each other, thus improving the washing effect. It should be noted that since the water flowing through the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b carries fully dissolved detergent, it will not cause discoloration of the clothes even if it comes into direct contact with them.

[0103] It is understandable that, apart from the structure forming each siphon channel, the rest of the structure of the distributor box 11 can be integrally molded, for example, integrally injection molded, or it can be a separate type.

[0104] For example, please refer to Figure 8 The dispenser box 11 includes a box body 111 and a frame body 112, with the frame body 112 detachably disposed on the top side of the box body 111. The box body 111 serves as the main structure of the dispenser box 11, and the aforementioned first detergent dispensing chamber 11b, water inlet chamber 11a, and second detergent dispensing chamber 11d are all located on the box body 111.

[0105] For example, please refer to Figure 8The box body 111 has a partition wall 1111 that separates the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b and the water inlet chamber 11a, meaning that the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b and the water inlet chamber 11a are located on opposite sides of the partition wall 1111. The partition wall 111 is provided with a notch 1111a, which extends generally in the vertical direction and is open at the top, meaning that the notch 1111a penetrates the top edge of the partition wall 1111. The connecting shaft 123 passes through the notch 1111a and can be removed and placed from the open part of the notch 1111a.

[0106] In this embodiment, the notch 1111a is used to avoid the connecting shaft 123. During assembly, the stirring mechanism 12 can be pre-assembled into a whole, and the connecting shaft 123 can be inserted into the notch 1111a from top to bottom, so that the entire stirring mechanism 12 can be assembled from top to bottom, reducing assembly time. When disassembly is required, the connection between the frame body 112 and the box body 111 should be separated first. Then, the frame body 112 can be removed first, and then the stirring mechanism 12 can be taken out as a whole. Alternatively, the frame body 112 and the stirring mechanism 12 can be taken out simultaneously.

[0107] For example, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 10 as well as Figure 13 The frame body 112 includes a card plate 1121 that extends into the box body 111, and a connecting shaft 123 that passes through the card plate 1121 in a sealed manner. For example, the card plate 1121 is provided with a shaft hole 1121b, and the connecting shaft 123 passes through the shaft hole 1121b in a sealed manner.

[0108] Please continue reading. Figure 9 , Figure 10 as well as Figure 13 The periphery of the card plate 1121 is provided with a card groove 1121a. The card plate 1121 closes the notch 111a and the surrounding part of the notch 111a is inserted into the card groove 1121a. In this way, even if the notch 111a is deep, the card plate 1121 can seal the notch 1111a, reducing the possibility of liquid leakage between the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b and the water inlet chamber 11a.

[0109] It should be noted that the stirring mechanism 12 can be rotatably supported on the box body 111, that is, a support structure for supporting the stirring mechanism 12 is provided on the box body 111.

[0110] For example, the frame body 112 extends at least partially into the box body 111 to support the stirring mechanism 12. That is, the frame body 112 positions and supports the stirring mechanism 12, eliminating the need for a support structure on the box body 111. This reduces the structural complexity of the box body 111 and facilitates injection molding of the box body 111.

[0111] For example, the frame body 112 is formed with a second dispensing port 112a that communicates with the second detergent dispensing chamber 11d, through which the user dispenses detergent into the second detergent dispensing chamber 11d.

[0112] For example, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 10 ,as well as Figure 11 The frame body 112 includes at least two first lugs 1122 extending into the water inlet cavity 11a. The axial ends of the drive member 121 are rotatably supported on the corresponding first lugs 1122. In this way, both axial ends of the drive member 121 have support points, which avoids the drive member 121 from forming a cantilever support form, improves the stress conditions of the drive member 121 and the connecting shaft 123, and enhances the reliability of the drive member 121.

[0113] For example, please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 The frame body 112 includes a second lug 1123 extending into the first detergent dispensing chamber 11b. The agitator 122 is rotatably supported on the second lug 1123 at one end away from the axial direction of the agitator 122. In this way, the agitator 122 can be prevented from forming a cantilever support, the stress conditions of the agitator 122 and the connecting shaft 123 can be improved, and the reliability of the agitator 122 can be enhanced.

[0114] The number of drive components 121 can be one or more, and there is no limit to this.

[0115] The number of agitators 122 can be one or more, and there is no limit to this.

[0116] It should be noted that you should refer to [link / reference]. Figure 9 and Figure 10 In embodiments where the number of stirring components 122 is one, the aforementioned second lug 1123 may or may not be provided. Please refer to... Figure 12 and Figure 13 In embodiments where there are multiple stirring elements 122, since the multiple stirring elements 122 have a large span along the axial direction, it is necessary to provide the aforementioned second lug 1123 to improve the stress conditions of the connecting shaft 123.

[0117] For example, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 The frame 112 includes two longitudinal beams 1125 extending in the front-rear direction, a crossbeam 1126 connecting the ends of the two longitudinal beams 1125, and a partition 1127 connecting the two longitudinal beams 1125. A second delivery port 112a is formed between the partition 1127, the two longitudinal beams 1125 and the crossbeam 1126 located at the front end.

[0118] The aforementioned water collection plate 1120 is connected between the two longitudinal beams 1125, and the front side of the water collection plate 1120 is connected to the partition 1127.

[0119] For example, the first lug 1122 described above extends downward from the bottom side of the water collection plate 1120.

[0120] For example, in an embodiment with a second hook 1123, the frame body 112 includes a connecting plate 1124, the first end of which is connected to the longitudinal beam 1125, and the second hook 1123 extends downward from the second end of the connecting plate 1124.

[0121] For example, the frame 112 described above is integrally formed, for example, integrally injection molded, which facilitates assembly and reduces assembly steps.

[0122] For example, the rotation axis of the agitator 122 and the rotation axis of the drive member 121 both extend in the left-right direction of the distributor. For instance, the rotation axis of the agitator 122 and the rotation axis of the drive member 121 are located on the same straight line. This facilitates the torque transmission between the agitator 122 and the drive member 121, and also facilitates the arrangement of the agitator 122 and the drive member 121.

[0123] The specific structure of the drive component 121 is not limited. For example, the drive component 121 includes a hydraulic impeller with a plurality of first blades 1211. The water inlet chamber 11a and the hydraulic impeller are configured such that the water flow in the water inlet chamber 11a impacts the first blades 1211 from top to bottom. The water flow generates a large impact force on the first blades 1211. The impact force generates a torque on the hydraulic impeller, and the hydraulic impeller rotates under the action of the torque.

[0124] The specific structure of the hydraulic impeller is not limited, as long as it can easily receive water flow.

[0125] Please see Figure 11 The hydraulic impeller includes a hub 1212, two end discs 1213, and first blades 1211. The two end discs 1213 are connected to opposite ends of the axial direction of 1122. The first blades 1211 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential surface of 1122 and are connected between the two end discs 1213. A water-holding cavity 121a is defined between 1122, the two end discs 1213, and two adjacent first blades 1211. When the water-holding cavity 121a rotates with the hydraulic impeller to the position where the water flows down, the water flows into the water-holding cavity 121a and acts on the first blades 1211 on the front side along the rotation direction, thereby generating torque.

[0126] For example, the water outlet position of the water inlet chamber 11a is lower than the lowest point of the rotation trajectory of the first blade 1211. In this way, there is no water accumulation in the water inlet chamber 11a, or the water level is always lower than the lowest point of the rotation trajectory of the first blade 1211. That is to say, even if there is water accumulation, the water will not cause resistance to the rotation of the hydraulic impeller.

[0127] The specific structure of the agitator 122 is not limited. It only needs to function as an agitator for stirring the detergent. For example, in some embodiments, the agitator 122 is in the shape of a roller brush; specifically, the agitator 122 is equipped with a large number of stiff bristles, such as plastic bristles, which agitate the detergent. Another example is that the agitator 122 has a mesh structure, which agitates the detergent.

[0128] For example, in the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 14 The agitator 122 is roughly impeller-shaped, comprising a core 1222 and multiple second blades 1221, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the core 1222. During rotation, the agitator 122 agitates the water flow through the second blades 1221. The second blades 1221 have a large water-dispersing area, resulting in a significant agitation capacity for detergent. Furthermore, the agitator 1222 has a simple structure, is easy to clean, and does not readily retain detergent residue on its surface.

[0129] It is understood that the stirring component 122 and the driving component 121 are two independent parts. For ease of assembly, for example, the connection between the connecting shaft 123 and the stirring component 122 is detachable, or the connection between the connecting shaft 123 and the driving component 121 is detachable, or the connecting shaft 123 is a segmented structure, that is, the connecting shaft 123 is composed of multiple shaft segments detachably connected together.

[0130] For example, the connecting shaft 123 is integrally formed with the stirring component 122, and the connecting shaft 123 is detachably assembled with the driving component 121.

[0131] For example, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 14 The connecting shaft 123 has multiple elastic claws 1231 at the end away from the stirring component 122. These elastic claws 1231 can contract inward under external force to generate elastic deformation. The drive component 121 has an insertion groove at one axial end. During the insertion of the connecting shaft 123 into the insertion groove, the groove wall forces the multiple elastic claws 1231 to undergo elastic deformation inward. After the elastic claws 1231 pass the entrance of the insertion groove, they at least partially recover their deformation to lock in the insertion groove, thus achieving rapid assembly of the connecting shaft 123 and the drive component 121.

[0132] In this application embodiment, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0133] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any number or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this application.

[0134] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A washing apparatus characterized by comprising: The washing machine comprises a tub assembly and a detergent dispenser device, the detergent dispenser device comprises a dispenser and a detergent box, the dispenser comprises: a dispenser box (11) provided with a water inlet cavity (11a), a first detergent dispensing cavity (11b) for storing detergent and capable of receiving water flow, a liquid discharge channel (11c) for discharging water in the first detergent dispensing cavity (11b), the water inlet cavity (11a) is capable of receiving water flow and discharging water entering the water inlet cavity (11a) out of the dispenser box (11); a stirring mechanism (12) provided in the dispenser box (11), the stirring mechanism (12) comprises a driving member (121) provided on the water flow path in the water inlet cavity (11a) and a stirring member (122) provided in the first detergent dispensing cavity (11b), the driving member (121) is capable of rotating under the impact of water flow and driving the stirring member (122) to rotate; the detergent box (2) comprises a box cover (22) and a box body (21) provided below the box cover (22), the box body (21) and the box cover (22) jointly define a pulling space for accommodating the dispenser box (11), the dispenser is slidingly arranged in the pulling space; the box cover (22) is provided with a first water inlet passage (221) and a second water inlet passage (222), the first water inlet passage (221) is used for water injection to the first detergent dispensing cavity (11b), and the second water inlet passage (222) is used for water injection to the water inlet cavity (11a); the tub assembly comprises an outer tub for storing water and a washing tub provided in the outer tub, water flowing through the water inlet cavity (11a) is introduced between the outer tub and the washing tub, and water flowing through the first detergent dispensing cavity (11b) is introduced into the washing tub.

2. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, The rotation axis of the stirring member (122) and the rotation axis of the driving member (121) both extend along the left-right direction of the dispenser.

3. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The water inlet cavity (11a) is open along the back side of the dispenser, and the water in the water inlet cavity (11a) is discharged through the opening of the water inlet cavity (11a).

4. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The liquid discharge channel (11c) comprises a first siphon channel, and the water in the first detergent dispensing cavity (11b) is discharged through the first siphon channel.

5. The washing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein In the direction from the front side to the back side of the box body (21), the corresponding bottom wall surface of the water inlet cavity (11a) extends downwardly and obliquely.

6. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The water inlet cavity (11a) is open at the top side, and the dispenser box (11) is provided with a water collecting plate (1120), the water collecting plate (1120) is arranged at the opening of the top side of the water inlet cavity (11a), the water collecting plate (1120) has a water collecting port (1120a) penetrating through the water collecting plate (1120), and the driving member (121) is located below the water collecting port (1120a) to receive water flow from the water collecting port (1120a).

7. The washing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized by The water collecting plate (1120) is provided with a first drop opening (1120b) penetrating through the water collecting plate (1120), the first drop opening (1120b) is located at the front side of the water collecting port (1120a), and the area of the first drop opening (1120b) is greater than the area of the water collecting port (1120a).

8. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The dispenser box (11) is provided with a second detergent drop cavity (11d) and a second siphon channel (11f) in communication with each other, the second detergent drop cavity (11d) is located at the front side of the water inlet cavity (11a) and can receive the water flow, and the second siphon channel (11f) is used for discharging water in the second detergent drop cavity (11d).

9. The washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by, The dispenser box (11) comprises a box body (111) and a frame body (112), the frame body (112) is detachably arranged on the top side of the box body (111), the first detergent drop cavity (11b) and the water inlet cavity (11a) are arranged in the box body (111), the box body (111) has a partition wall (1111) which separates the first detergent drop cavity (11b) and the water inlet cavity (11a), the partition wall (1111) is provided with a notch (1111a), the top side of the notch (1111a) is open, and the stirring mechanism (12) comprises a connecting shaft (123) for connecting the stirring piece (122) and the driving piece (121), the connecting shaft (123) penetrates the notch (1111a) and can be taken out from the open part of the notch (1111a).

10. The washing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein The stirring mechanism (12) is supported on the frame body (112), and the frame body (112) at least partially extends into the box body (111) to support the stirring mechanism (12).

11. The washing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein The frame body (112) comprises a clamping plate (1121) extending into the box body (111), the connecting shaft (123) penetrates the clamping plate (1121) in a sealed manner, the periphery of the clamping plate (1121) is provided with a clamping groove (1121a), the clamping plate (1121) closes the notch (1111a), and the surrounding part of the notch (1111a) is clamped into the clamping groove (1121a).

12. The washing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein The frame body (112) comprises at least two first hanging ears (1122) extending into the water inlet cavity (11a), and the axial ends of the driving piece (121) are rotatably supported on the corresponding first hanging ears (1122); and / or the frame body (112) comprises a second hanging ear (1123) extending into the first detergent drop cavity (11b), and the stirring piece (122) is rotatably supported on the second hanging ear (1123) away from the axial end of the stirring piece (122).

13. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The driving piece (121) comprises a hydraulic impeller, the hydraulic impeller is provided with a plurality of first blades (1211), and the water inlet cavity (11a) and the hydraulic impeller are configured such that the water flow in the water inlet cavity (11a) impacts the first blades (1211) from top to bottom.

14. The washing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein The water outlet position of the water inlet cavity (11a) is lower than the lowest point of the rotation track of the first blade (1211).

15. The washing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein The stirring member (122) comprises a wheel core (1222) and a plurality of second blades (1221) arranged along the circumference of the wheel core (1222), and the stirring member (122) stirs water through each second blade (1221).

16. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The box body (21) is provided with a water mixing groove (21c) and a first water outlet (21a), the water mixing groove (21c) is located below the dispenser box (11), and water flow in the water inlet cavity (11a) can enter the water mixing groove (21c) and be discharged through the first water outlet (21a).

17. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The rear side of the box body (21) is provided with a second water outlet (21b) and a plug-in channel (21d) in communication with the second water outlet (21b), the rear end of the dispenser box (11) is formed with a plug-in column (1112), the space in the plug-in column (1112) is part of the liquid discharge channel (11c), the plug-in column (1112) and the plug-in channel (21d) are detachably plug-in matched, and when the plug-in column (1112) and the plug-in channel (21d) are in the plug-in state, the liquid discharge channel (11c) and the second water outlet (21b) are in communication.

18. The washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein Comprise: a first water inlet branch in communication with the first water inlet passage (221); a second water inlet branch in communication with the second water inlet passage (222); a control valve device capable of selectively conducting or cutting off the water flow of the first water inlet branch and selectively conducting or cutting off the water flow of the second water inlet branch; the detergent feeding device can guide the water flow from the first water inlet branch and the second water inlet branch into the drum assembly.

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