A washing machine

Abstract

The application discloses a washing machine, which comprises a disc seat with a clothes feeding port, a detergent feeding device connected with the disc seat for spraying detergent to the clothes feeding port, and a water outlet assembly connected with the disc seat for spraying water to the clothes feeding port. An opening is arranged on the side wall of the clothes feeding port, and the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent feeding device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly are accommodated in the disc seat or extended out of the side wall of the clothes feeding port through the opening. The washing machine can realize the alternation of the processes of wetting clothes and adding detergent in the process of local cleaning, improve the cleaning effect of local positions, and accommodate the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent feeding device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly in the disc seat when not in use, so as to avoid occupying the space of the clothes feeding port.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically, relates to a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines are machines that use electric power to generate mechanical force to clean clothes. For clothes such as shirts, the collar and cuffs are generally dirtier than other areas. However, existing washing machines are not very effective at cleaning these areas during the washing process.

[0003] In existing technologies, ultrasonic washing is often required to achieve the desired result by adding an ultrasonic washing function to the washing machine.

[0004] For example, Chinese Patent Application No. CN200520069251.1 discloses a washing machine with a local ultrasonic washing device, including a washing machine body and an ultrasonic washing device. The ultrasonic washing device consists of an ultrasonic generator, a transducer, a device housing, and a transducer base. The ultrasonic generator is installed in a computer board and connected to the transducer. The transducer is installed on the base inside the device housing and is pressed down by a cover plate. The ultrasonic washing device is fixed by a positioning support and is installed at the rear of the washing machine's worktable via the positioning support.

[0005] Chinese patent application number CN2017101131757 discloses a partial cleaning structure for clothing and a washing machine. The partial cleaning structure for clothing is detachably mounted on the washing machine tray and connected to the washing machine's water inlet / detergent box. The partial cleaning structure for clothing includes a pressure plate and a support plate. The pressure plate includes an ultrasonic transducer, and the support plate includes a water inlet cavity. The shape of the pressure plate matches the support plate. After being pressed towards the support plate, a narrow slit is formed between them to clamp the part of the clothing to be washed, clamping the clothing and ultrasonically cleaning the part to be washed.

[0006] While the above solution addresses the issue of washing machines being unable to clean heavily soiled areas to some extent, adding ultrasonic washing to the washing machine undoubtedly increases its cost and reduces its market competitiveness.

[0007] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a washing machine that can alternate between wetting clothes and adding detergent during the local washing process, thereby improving the cleaning effect on local areas. Moreover, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly can be stored in the tray when not in use, thus avoiding occupying the space of the clothes dispensing port.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0010] A washing machine includes a tray base having a clothes loading port, and further includes:

[0011] A detergent dispensing device, connected to the tray base, is used to spray detergent into the clothing dispensing port;

[0012] A water outlet assembly, connected to the tray base, is used to spray water onto the clothing inlet;

[0013] An opening is provided on the side wall of the clothing inlet, and the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly are housed in the tray or extend out of the side wall of the clothing inlet through the opening.

[0014] Furthermore, a pivotally connected cover is provided at the opening.

[0015] When the cover is closed, the outer wall of the cover forms the side wall of the clothing loading port;

[0016] With the cover open, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water dispensing assembly extend out of the side wall of the clothing dispensing port and spray out detergent and water.

[0017] Furthermore, a push-tap switch is provided on the base and the cover, which is used to lock / open the cover.

[0018] Furthermore, the push-tap switch includes a buckle disposed on the cover and a slot disposed on the plate base that matches the buckle;

[0019] Alternatively, the push switch includes a buckle disposed on the disc base and a slot disposed on the cover that matches the buckle;

[0020] The buckle engages in the slot, the cover closes to the opening, and when the buckle is engaged in the slot, pressing the buckle disengages it from the slot to open the cover.

[0021] Furthermore, an elastic element is provided on the pivot axis between the opening and the cover, and the elastic element has a restoring force that tends to open the cover.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0023] The detection device is configured to generate an activation signal to start the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet assembly when a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected, and to generate a deactivation signal to shut down the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet assembly when no signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected.

[0024] Furthermore, the detection device sequentially generates activation signals to start the water outlet component or the detergent dispensing device as the number of detections increases.

[0025] Furthermore, the detection device includes:

[0026] The first detection unit is configured to generate a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device when a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected, and to generate a shut-off signal to deactivate the detergent dispensing device when no signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected.

[0027] The second detection unit is configured to generate a start signal to activate the water outlet component when a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected, and to generate a stop signal to deactivate the water outlet component when no signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected.

[0028] Furthermore, the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet assembly are each equipped with an automatic telescopic mechanism;

[0029] The automatic telescopic structure is configured such that when the detection device detects a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching for a duration exceeding a set threshold, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly extend out through the opening from the side wall of the laundry inlet; when the detection device does not detect a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching for a duration exceeding the set threshold, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly retract through the opening into the tray.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0031] A control panel is mounted on the tray base. The control panel is equipped with control buttons, which are configured to control whether the detection device generates a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet assembly.

[0032] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0033] The housing, with the tray positioned above the housing;

[0034] A bucket assembly is disposed inside the box, and the opening of the bucket assembly corresponds to the clothing loading port.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0036] 1. The present invention provides a detergent dispensing device and a water outlet assembly that spray detergent and water respectively on the tray base. This allows the process of wetting clothes and adding detergent to be carried out alternately during local cleaning, thereby improving the cleaning effect on local areas. Moreover, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly can be stored in the tray base when not in use, thus avoiding occupying the space of the clothes dispensing port.

[0037] 2. This invention only requires one detection device to control the water outlet component and detergent dispensing device, reducing the number of washing machine parts, simplifying assembly, and saving equipment costs.

[0038] 3. The present invention sets up two detection units to control the water outlet component and the detergent dispensing device separately, which improves the flexibility of control over the water outlet component and the detergent dispensing device, better meets the user's usage habits, and improves the user experience.

[0039] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lid of the present invention closed;

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cover of the present invention being opened;

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the detergent dispensing device of the present invention spraying detergent.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet component of the present invention spraying water to moisten clothes;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control panel of the present invention.

[0046] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Tray base; 21. Opening; 22. Cover; 3. Clothes loading port; 4. Liquid outlet pipe; 5. Water outlet pipe; 6. Detection device; 7. Control panel; 8. Control buttons; 9. Top cover; 10. Clothes to be washed.

[0047] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0049] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", 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 this invention 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 limiting this invention.

[0050] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides a washing machine, including a cabinet 1, a tub assembly disposed inside the cabinet 1, and a tray base 2 disposed on the top of the cabinet 1. The tray base 2 has a clothes loading port 3, which corresponds to the upper opening 21 of the tub assembly, and the tray base 2 is also provided with an upper cover 9 for opening and closing the clothes loading port 3.

[0052] The washing machine also includes a detergent dispensing device and a water inlet assembly. The detergent dispensing device is connected to the tray 2 and is used to spray detergent into the clothes inlet 3. The water inlet assembly is connected to the tray 2 and is used to spray water into the clothes inlet 3.

[0053] It is evident that the detergent dispensing device and water outlet assembly described above differ from the detergent dispensing device and water inlet assembly installed on conventional washing machines for dispensing detergent into the drum assembly.

[0054] The detergent dispensing device and water outlet assembly are not controlled by the washing machine's preset washing program. They can be manually controlled by the user or controlled by the detection device 6.

[0055] When the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet assembly are controlled by the detection device 6, the washing machine also includes the detection device 6, which is configured to generate a start signal to start the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet assembly after detecting a signal that the laundry 10 is approaching, and to generate a stop signal to shut down the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet assembly after not detecting a signal that the laundry 10 is approaching.

[0056] The above solution involves setting a detergent dispensing device and a water outlet assembly on the base 2, respectively, and controlling whether they are activated by the detection device 6. During the local cleaning process, the process of wetting clothes and adding detergent can be carried out alternately, thereby improving the cleaning effect on local areas.

[0057] In addition, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an opening 21 is provided on the side wall of the clothing inlet 3. The liquid outlet pipe 4 of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe 5 of the water outlet assembly are housed in the tray 2 or extend out of the side wall of the clothing inlet 3 through the opening 21.

[0058] Detailed, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when using the detergent dispensing device and water outlet assembly to wash clothes, the liquid outlet pipe 4 and the water outlet pipe 5 of the water outlet assembly extend out of the side wall of the clothes dispensing port 3 through the opening 21 and are exposed in the clothes dispensing port 3. When not in use, the liquid outlet pipe 4 and the water outlet pipe 5 of the water outlet assembly are stored in the tray 2 through the opening 21 to avoid the liquid outlet pipe 4 and the water outlet pipe 5 of the water outlet assembly occupying the space of the clothes dispensing port 3.

[0059] In further proposals, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the opening 21 is provided with a pivotally connected cover 22. When the cover 22 is closed, the outer wall of the cover 22 forms the side wall of the clothing inlet 3. When the cover 22 is open, the liquid outlet pipe 4 and the water outlet pipe 5 of the water outlet assembly extend out of the side wall of the clothing inlet 3 and spray out detergent and water.

[0060] In the above solution, by setting a cover 22, when the opening 21 is closed, the outer wall of the cover 22 forms the side wall of the clothes loading port 3, thereby increasing the aesthetics of the washing machine.

[0061] In a further embodiment, a push-tap switch is provided on the base 2 and the cover 22. The push-tap switch is used to lock / open the cover 22 for user convenience.

[0062] In a specific embodiment, the push-touch switch includes a buckle disposed on the cover 22 and a slot disposed on the disc base 2 that matches the buckle; or, the push-touch switch includes a buckle disposed on the disc base 2 and a slot disposed on the cover 22 that matches the buckle.

[0063] The buckle engages in the slot, and the cover 22 covers the opening 21. When the buckle is engaged in the slot, pressing the buckle will disengage it from the slot, thereby opening the cover 22.

[0064] In the above solution, the combination of a snap-fit ​​and a slot structure is used to achieve the purpose of pushing and opening the cover 22, making the structure of the washing machine simpler.

[0065] In a further embodiment, an elastic element is provided on the pivot axis between the opening 21 and the cover 22, and the elastic element has a restoring force that tends to open the cover 22.

[0066] In detail, when the buckle disengages from the slot, the cover 22 automatically opens under the restoring force of the elastic element.

[0067] The elastic element can be a torsion spring, etc.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection device 6 generates activation signals to start the water outlet component or the detergent dispensing device in alternating order with the number of detections.

[0069] The detection device 6 sequentially generates a start signal to activate the water outlet component, a stop signal to deactivate the water outlet component, a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device, and a stop signal to deactivate the detergent dispensing device.

[0070] In detail, during use, the user opens the cover 22, allowing the detergent dispensing device's liquid outlet pipe 4 and the water outlet component's water outlet pipe 5 to extend into the clothing inlet 3, such as... Figure 4 As shown, when the detection device 6 detects the laundry 10 approaching, it generates a start signal to activate the water outlet assembly and sends the start signal to the water outlet assembly. Upon receiving the start signal, the water outlet assembly sprays water into the laundry inlet 3 to wet the laundry 10. When the user determines that the laundry is thoroughly wet, they move the laundry out of the detection range of the detection device 6. When the detection device 6 no longer detects the laundry approaching, it generates a stop signal to shut off the water outlet assembly and sends the stop signal to the water outlet assembly. Upon receiving the stop signal, the water outlet assembly stops spraying water into the laundry inlet 3. Figure 1As shown, when the detection device 6 detects the laundry 10 approaching again, it generates a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device and sends the start signal to the detergent dispensing device. Upon receiving the start signal, the detergent dispensing device sprays detergent into the laundry dispensing port 3, applying it to the laundry 10. When the user determines that an appropriate amount of detergent has been sprayed, the user moves the laundry out of the detection range of the detection device 6. After the detection device 6 no longer detects the laundry approaching, it generates a stop signal to shut down the detergent dispensing device and sends the stop signal to the detergent dispensing device. Upon receiving the stop signal, the detergent dispensing device stops spraying detergent into the laundry dispensing port 3.

[0071] Thus, as Figure 3 As shown, the garment 10 to be washed is wetted and coated with detergent. After the user rubs the garment 10 and visually assesses that the stains have been removed, the user brings the garment 10 close to the detection device 6 again. When the detection device 6 detects the garment 10 approaching, it generates a start signal to activate the water outlet assembly and sends the signal to the assembly. Upon receiving the start signal, the water outlet assembly sprays water into the garment inlet 3 to rinse the detergent foam off the garment 10.

[0072] After the detergent foam is rinsed off, the user visually inspects whether the stains on the laundry 10 have been cleaned. If clean, the user moves the laundry out of the detection range of the detection device 6. Once the detection device 6 no longer detects the laundry approaching, it generates a shut-off signal to the water outlet assembly and sends it to the assembly. Upon receiving the shut-off signal, the water outlet assembly stops spraying water into the laundry inlet 3, and the user places the laundry 10 into the tub assembly. If not clean, the user can bring the laundry close to the detection device 6 again. When the detection device 6 detects the laundry 10 approaching again, it generates a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device and sends it to the device. Upon receiving the start signal, the detergent dispensing device sprays detergent into the laundry inlet 3, applying it to the laundry 10. Once the user determines that an appropriate amount of detergent has been sprayed, the user moves the laundry out of the detection range of the detection device 6. Once the detection device 6 no longer detects the laundry approaching, it generates a shut-off signal to the detergent dispensing device and sends it to the dispensing device. Upon receiving the shut-off signal, the detergent dispensing device stops spraying detergent into the laundry inlet 3.

[0073] Users can control whether clothes are close to the detection device 6 according to the actual situation, so that the spray water and the spray detergent alternate, improving the cleaning effect on local areas.

[0074] In the above solution, only one detection device 6 is needed to control the water outlet component and detergent dispensing device, reducing the number of washing machine parts, simplifying assembly, and saving equipment costs.

[0075] In terms of location, the detection device 6 can be set in the intersection of the control range of the water outlet component and the washing dispensing device.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection device 6 includes a first detection unit and a second detection unit.

[0077] The first detection unit is configured to generate a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device when a signal indicating that the laundry 10 is approaching is detected, and to generate a stop signal to deactivate the detergent dispensing device when no signal indicating that the laundry 10 is approaching is detected.

[0078] The second detection unit is configured to generate a start signal to activate the water outlet assembly when a signal indicating that the laundry 10 is approaching is detected, and to generate a stop signal to deactivate the water outlet assembly when no signal indicating that the laundry 10 is approaching is detected.

[0079] In detail, during use, when the second detection unit detects the approach of the garment 10 to be washed, it generates a start signal to activate the water dispensing component and sends the start signal to the water dispensing component. Upon receiving the start signal, the water dispensing component sprays water into the garment inlet 3 to wet the garment 10. When the user determines that the garment is thoroughly wet, they move the garment out of the detection range of the second detection unit. When the second detection unit no longer detects the approach of the garment, it generates a stop signal to shut off the water dispensing component and sends the stop signal to the water dispensing component. Upon receiving the stop signal, the water dispensing component stops spraying water into the garment inlet 3. When the first detection unit detects the approach of the garment 10 to be washed, it generates a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device and sends the start signal to the detergent dispensing device. Upon receiving the start signal, the detergent dispensing device sprays detergent into the garment inlet 3, applying it to the garment 10. When the user determines that an appropriate amount of detergent has been sprayed, the user moves the clothes away from the detection range of the first detection unit. After the first detection unit no longer detects the signal of the clothes approaching, it generates a shutdown signal to turn off the detergent dispensing device and sends the shutdown signal to the detergent dispensing device. After receiving the shutdown signal, the detergent dispensing device stops spraying detergent into the clothes dispensing port 3.

[0080] At this point, the garment 10 is wetted and coated with detergent. After the user rubs the garment 10 and visually assesses that the stains have been removed, the user brings the garment 10 close to the second detection unit again. When the second detection unit detects the garment 10 approaching, it generates a start signal to activate the water outlet assembly and sends the signal to the assembly. Upon receiving the start signal, the water outlet assembly sprays water into the garment inlet 3, rinsing the detergent foam off the garment 10.

[0081] After the detergent foam is rinsed off, the user visually inspects whether the stains on the laundry 10 have been cleaned. If clean, the user moves the laundry out of the detection range of the second detection unit. Once the second detection unit no longer detects the laundry approaching, it generates a shut-off signal to the water outlet assembly and sends it to the assembly. Upon receiving the shut-off signal, the water outlet assembly stops spraying water into the laundry inlet 3, and the user places the laundry 10 into the tub assembly. If not clean, the user can bring the laundry closer to the first detection unit. When the first detection unit detects the laundry 10 approaching, it generates a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device and sends it to the device. Upon receiving the start signal, the device sprays detergent into the laundry inlet 3, applying it to the laundry 10. Once the user determines that an appropriate amount of detergent has been sprayed, the user moves the laundry out of the detection range of the first detection unit. Once the first detection unit no longer detects the laundry approaching, it generates a shut-off signal to the detergent dispensing device and sends it to the device. Upon receiving the shut-off signal, the device stops spraying detergent into the laundry inlet 3.

[0082] Users can control whether the clothes are close to the first and second detection units according to the actual situation, so that the spray water and the spray detergent alternate, improving the cleaning effect on local areas.

[0083] In the above solution, two detection units are set up to control the water outlet component and the detergent dispensing device separately, which improves the flexibility of control over the water outlet component and the detergent dispensing device, better meets the user's usage habits, and improves the user experience.

[0084] In terms of location, the first detection unit and the second detection unit can be respectively located near the washing dispensing device and the water outlet component.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detection device 6 can be any one of an infrared sensing unit, a voice recognition module, or a position sensor.

[0086] The infrared sensing unit and the position sensor can send a start or stop signal by sensing the distance between the laundry 10 and the detection device 6.

[0087] The voice recognition module can send start or stop signals by recognizing voice control commands such as "start detergent", "stop detergent", "start water flow", and "stop water flow".

[0088] It should be noted that the detection device 6 is also installed on the side wall of the clothing inlet 3, that is, on the tray base 2.

[0089] Furthermore, the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet assembly are each equipped with an automatic telescopic mechanism;

[0090] The automatic telescopic structure is configured such that when the detection device 6 detects that the signal duration of the garment 10 approaching exceeds a set threshold, the liquid outlet pipe 4 of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe 5 of the water outlet assembly extend out of the side wall of the garment inlet 3 through the opening 21; when the detection device 6 does not detect that the signal duration of the garment 10 approaching exceeds the set threshold, the liquid outlet pipe 4 of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe 5 of the water outlet assembly retract into the tray 2 through the opening 21.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present invention, the washing machine further includes a control panel 7, which is provided with a program selector and additional function selection buttons, etc. The control panel 7 is disposed on the tray base 2. In particular, the control panel 7 provided by the present invention is provided with control buttons 8, which are configured to control whether the detection device 6 generates a start signal to start the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet assembly.

[0092] Detailed, such as Figure 5 As shown, since the water outlet assembly and detergent dispensing device are both located on the tray base 2, the user will inevitably pass through the detection device 6 when putting clothes into the tub assembly. To prevent the detection device 6 from being accidentally triggered, the present invention provides a control button 8 on the control panel 7. Only when the control button 8 is in the selected state will the detection device 6 detect whether there is a garment 10 to be washed approaching. Otherwise, the detection device 6 will not detect whether there is a garment 10 to be washed approaching.

[0093] The above solution makes the logic of the washing machine of the present invention more reasonable in the process of controlling the water outlet component and detergent dispensing device, and reduces the possibility of being triggered erroneously.

[0094] In some embodiments of the present invention, the detergent dispensing device is a foam-type detergent dispensing device.

[0095] In the above solution, the detergent dispenser sprays foam-type detergent, making the detergent foam finer. In addition, it also eliminates the need for the user to rub the detergent to generate foam, saving time.

[0096] Specifically, the detergent dispensing device also includes a liquid storage bottle and a foam generating device, with the liquid storage bottle disposed within the tray 2.

[0097] The foam generating device includes a gas-liquid mixing chamber, a liquid pump, a gas pump, and a drive mechanism. The gas-liquid mixing chamber is connected to the liquid outlet pipe 4; one end of the liquid pump is connected to the liquid storage bottle, and the other end is connected to the gas-liquid mixing chamber; one end of the gas pump is connected to the outside atmosphere, and the other end is connected to the gas-liquid mixing chamber; the drive mechanism is used to drive the liquid pump and the gas pump, and is configured to receive a signal to start the detergent dispensing device.

[0098] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water outlet assembly further includes a solenoid valve.

[0099] One end of the water outlet pipe 5 is connected to the water inlet valve of the washing machine, and the other end is the water outlet.

[0100] The solenoid valve is installed on the water outlet pipe 5 and is configured to receive signals to start / stop the water outlet assembly to control the opening and closing of the water outlet pipe 5.

[0101] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine, comprising a tray base, the tray base having a clothes loading inlet, characterized in that, Also includes: A detergent dispensing device, connected to the tray base, is used to spray detergent into the clothing dispensing port; A water outlet assembly, connected to the tray base, is used to spray water onto the clothing inlet; An opening is provided on the side wall of the clothing inlet, and the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly are either housed in the tray or extend out of the side wall of the clothing inlet through the opening. The detection device is configured to generate an activation signal to start the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet component when a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected, and to generate a shutdown signal to shut down the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet component when no signal indicating that the laundry is approaching is detected. The detection device generates activation signals for either the water outlet component or the detergent dispensing device in alternating sequence with each detection. A control panel is mounted on the tray base. The control panel is equipped with control buttons, which are configured to control whether the detection device generates a start signal to activate the detergent dispensing device or the water outlet assembly.

2. A washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening is provided with a pivotally connected cover. When the cover is closed, the outer wall of the cover forms the side wall of the clothing loading port; With the cover open, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water dispensing assembly extend out of the side wall of the clothing dispensing port and spray out detergent and water.

3. A washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base and the cover are provided with push-tap switches, which are used to lock / open the cover.

4. A washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The push-tap switch includes a buckle disposed on the cover and a slot disposed on the plate base that matches the buckle; Alternatively, the push switch includes a buckle disposed on the disc base and a slot disposed on the cover that matches the buckle; The buckle engages in the slot, the cover closes to the opening, and when the buckle is engaged in the slot, pressing the buckle disengages it from the slot to open the cover.

5. A washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, An elastic element is provided on the pivot axis between the opening and the cover, and the elastic element has a restoring force that tends to open the cover.

6. A washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The detergent dispensing device and the water outlet assembly are each equipped with an automatic telescopic mechanism; The automatic telescopic structure is configured such that when the detection device detects a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching for a duration exceeding a set threshold, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly extend out through the opening from the side wall of the laundry inlet; when the detection device does not detect a signal indicating that the laundry is approaching for a duration exceeding the set threshold, the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent dispensing device and the water outlet pipe of the water outlet assembly retract through the opening into the tray.

7. A washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The housing, with the tray positioned above the housing; A bucket assembly is disposed inside the box, and the opening of the bucket assembly corresponds to the clothing loading port.

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