Laundry treating apparatus and a detergent box therefor

By designing a detergent box for the clothing processing device, the problem of portable dry cleaning bottles taking up space and being lost during use is solved, a convenient cleaning function is provided, and the cleaning ability of the household clothing processing device can be upgraded to enhance the user experience.

CN116411430BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-21WUXI LITTLE SWAN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202111652959.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-12-30
Publication Date
2025-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2041-12-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing portable dry cleaning bottles take up storage space and are easily lost when used on the go, and home laundry treatment devices lack cleaning functionality.

Method used

A detergent box for a clothes processing device is designed, comprising a distribution box and a dipping component. The distribution box is provided with a accommodating cavity and a liquid extraction port. The dipping component can be extended into the accommodating cavity to dip in detergent. The cover can seal the liquid extraction port and is detachably connected, so that the user can take the detergent at any time.

Benefits of technology

The invention realizes a convenient clothing cleaning function, avoids the space occupation and loss problem of portable dry cleaning agent bottles, and can upgrade the cleaning function of household clothing processing devices to enhance user experience.

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Abstract

The application relates to the clothes processing technical field, and provides a clothes processing device and a lotion box thereof. The lotion box comprises a distribution box and a dipping assembly. The distribution box is formed with a containing cavity for containing lotion and a liquid taking opening communicated with the containing cavity. The dipping assembly comprises a cover piece and a dipping piece connected with the cover piece. The cover piece can cover or open the liquid taking opening, and the dipping piece can extend into the containing cavity through the liquid taking opening. When a user needs to clean stains on clothes, the cover piece opens the liquid taking opening, the dipping piece with the lotion is taken out, the lotion is applied to the stains on the clothes through the dipping piece, and the lotion can clean the stains.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular to a clothing processing device and a detergent box thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, when a user needs to perform emergency treatment on stains on clothes during travel, a portable dry cleaning agent bottle can be used. Such dry cleaning agent bottles are suitable for use during travel. If used at home, they not only take up storage space but are also easy to lose. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application hopes to provide a clothing processing device and a detergent box thereof, wherein the detergent box can provide a cleaning function.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, an embodiment of the present application provides a detergent box for a clothes treating device, comprising:

[0005] The distribution box is formed with a receiving cavity for containing the lotion and a liquid taking port communicated with the receiving cavity;

[0006] The dipping component includes a covering member and a dipping member connected to the covering member, wherein the covering member can cover or open the liquid extraction port, and the dipping member can extend into the accommodating cavity through the liquid extraction port.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cover is detachably connected to the dispensing box.

[0008] In some embodiments, the covering member includes a covering portion, a neck and a protrusion, wherein the neck is arranged between the covering portion and the dipping member, the projection of the neck on the covering portion is located within the outer contour of the covering portion, and the protrusion is arranged on the circumferential surface of the neck, and the protrusion clamps or separates at least a portion of the dispensing box.

[0009] In some embodiments, the top surface of the dispensing box is recessed to form a sink, the liquid collection port is formed on the bottom surface of the sink, and when the covering portion covers the liquid collection port, the covering portion is accommodated in the sink, and the bottom of the sink is clamped between the covering portion and the protrusion.

[0010] In some embodiments, when the covering portion covers the liquid extraction port, the top surface of the covering portion is lower than or flush with the top surface of the dispensing box.

[0011] In some embodiments, the detergent box includes a sealing ring mounted on the neck. When the cover covers the liquid intake port, the cover and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid intake port jointly clamp the sealing ring to seal the gap between the cover and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid intake port.

[0012] In some embodiments, there are multiple protrusions, and the multiple protrusions are spaced apart along the circumference of the neck.

[0013] In some embodiments, the dispensing box is formed with a relief opening connected to the liquid extraction port, the relief opening and the protrusion are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the cover is rotated to stagger or align the protrusion with the relief opening;

[0014] When the protrusion is aligned with the avoidance opening, the protrusion can move into or out of the accommodating cavity through the avoidance opening; when the protrusion is staggered from the avoidance opening, the surrounding area of ​​the liquid intake port is clamped between the covering portion and the protrusion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the top surface of the dispensing box is recessed to form a sink, the liquid collection port is formed on the bottom surface of the sink, and a portion of the bottom of the sink is bent into the accommodating cavity to form an annular flange, the annular flange is formed with an open groove, and in the rotation direction of the cover, the protrusion can enter or escape from the open groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cover is formed with a snap-fit ​​portion, the dipping piece includes a snap joint and a brush portion, one of the snap-fit ​​portion and the snap joint is formed with a slot, and the other of the snap-fit ​​portion and the snap joint is inserted into the slot and interference fits with the slot.

[0017] In some embodiments, the dipping component includes a handle, which is disposed on the end surface of the covering component away from the dipping component.

[0018] The present application also provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0019] Box;

[0020] An inner tub is located in the box body, and the inner tub forms a clothes processing chamber;

[0021] The detergent box described in any one of the above items is arranged on the box body.

[0022] In some embodiments, a notch is formed on the top plate of the box body, and the covering member is located in the notch.

[0023] The detergent box provided in the embodiment of the present application can add detergent to the storage chamber through the liquid extraction port. The dipping member can extend into the storage chamber through the liquid extraction port to dip the detergent in the storage chamber. When the cover member covers the liquid extraction port, the dipping member is accommodated in the storage chamber, and the cover member can prevent the detergent in the storage chamber from flowing out. When the cover member opens the liquid extraction port, the dipping member can be pulled out through the liquid extraction port for user use. With this design, on the one hand, when the user needs to clean stains on clothes, the cover member opens the liquid extraction port, takes out the dipping member dipped in detergent, and applies the detergent to the stains on the clothes through the dipping member, and the detergent can clean the stains. On the other hand, a storage chamber is configured in the distribution box to store detergent. When the user needs to use it, he can dip it through the dipping assembly. The operation is convenient and convenient for the user to use it at any time. It not only avoids the problem of portable dry cleaning agent bottles taking up storage space of other household appliances, but also avoids the situation where portable dry cleaning agent bottles are left at random and lost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of a detergent box in one embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view in the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view in the middle BB direction;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a dipping assembly and a sealing ring in one embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the structure shown.

[0032] Description of Reference Numerals

[0033] Dispensing box 100; accommodating chamber 100a; liquid extraction port 100b; avoidance port 100c; processing liquid chamber 100d; injection port 100e; sink 110; annular flange 111; opening groove 111a;

[0034] Dipping assembly 200; cover 210; recessed area 210a; cover portion 211; neck 212; protrusion 213; engaging portion 214; dipping member 220; engaging joint 221; engaging groove 221a; brush portion 222; handle 230;

[0035] Sealing ring 300; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] It should be noted that, unless there is a conflict, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed description in the specific implementation method should be understood as an explanation of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as an improper restriction on this application.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the orientation or position relationship of "upper", "lower", "top" and "bottom" is Figure 2 Regarding the orientation or positional relationship shown, it should be understood that these orientation terms are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0038] See also Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides a detergent box for a laundry treatment device. The detergent box includes a dispensing box 100 and a dipping assembly 200. The dispensing box 100 is formed with a receiving chamber 100a for containing detergent and a liquid extraction port 100b communicating with the receiving chamber 100a. The dipping assembly 200 includes a cover 210 and a dipping member 220 connected to the cover 210. The cover 210 can cover or open the liquid extraction port 100b, and the dipping member 220 can extend into the receiving chamber 100a through the liquid extraction port 100b.

[0039] The detergent box provided in the embodiment of the present application can add detergent to the accommodating chamber 100a through the liquid extraction port 100b. The dipping member 220 can extend into the accommodating chamber 100a through the liquid extraction port 100b to dip the detergent in the accommodating chamber 100a. When the cover 210 covers the liquid extraction port 100b, the dipping member 220 is accommodated in the accommodating chamber 100a, and the cover 210 can prevent the detergent in the accommodating chamber 100a from flowing out. When the cover 210 opens the liquid extraction port 100b, the dipping member 220 can be pulled out through the liquid extraction port 100b for user use. With such a design, on the one hand, when the user needs to clean stains on clothes, the cover 210 opens the liquid extraction port 100b, takes out the dipping member 220 dipped in detergent, and applies the detergent to the stains on the clothes through the dipping member 220, so that the detergent can clean the stains. On the other hand, a accommodating chamber 100a is provided in the dispensing box 100 for storing detergent. When the user needs to use it, he can dip it through the dipping component 200. It is easy to operate and convenient for the user to use it whenever he wants. It can not only avoid the problem of portable dry cleaning agent bottles occupying the storage space of other household appliances, but also avoid the situation where portable dry cleaning agent bottles are placed randomly and lost.

[0040] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The distribution box 100 can also be formed with at least one treatment liquid cavity 100d, and each treatment liquid cavity 100d is correspondingly provided with an injection port 100e. The treatment liquid cavity 100d is connected to the clothing treatment cavity of the inner barrel, and the injection port 100e is used to add treatment liquid into the treatment liquid cavity 100d. The type of treatment liquid is not limited. For example, the treatment liquid can be a softener or a fluffing agent, etc., which are reagents for further processing clothing. In this way, the detergent box can provide not only a cleaning function, but also other functions such as softening and / or fluffing. The treatment liquid can also be a dry cleaning agent or a detergent, etc., which are reagents for cleaning clothing. In this way, the clothing processing device can also have a cleaning function. Placing detergent in the accommodating cavity can pre-treat special stains or dirt before the clothing is fully washed in the clothing treatment cavity, thereby reducing the subsequent washing process and shortening the washing time.

[0041] The present application also provides a laundry treatment device, comprising a housing, an inner tub, and a detergent box according to any one of the embodiments of the present application. The inner tub is located within the housing and defines a laundry treatment chamber. The detergent box is disposed on the housing.

[0042] The clothing processing device provided in the embodiment of the present application has a housing that provides an installation location for a detergent box. The detergent box can be replaced to update or upgrade the clothing processing device. For example, if the original clothing processing device does not have a cleaning function, if you want to add a cleaning function to improve product performance, you can remove the original detergent box and reinstall the detergent box of the present application in the location where the original detergent box was installed. The clothing processing device can be upgraded without substantially changing other structures of the clothing processing device and retaining the original functions of the clothing processing device. This has good interchangeability and low production costs. In this way, the cleaning function can be added to the original clothing processing device by replacing the detergent box. The operation is simple and the cost is low. The user can apply detergent to the stains on the clothes through the dipping member 220, which is easy to operate and provides a good user experience.

[0043] The clothing processing device may be a washing machine, a drying machine, or a washing-drying machine, etc. With such a design, the clothing processing device can provide a richer range of clothing processing functions. For example, detergent can be applied to clothing via the dipping member 220 to pre-treat the clothing, and then the clothing can be placed into the clothing processing chamber for other treatments, such as drying. For example, if the detergent is a dry cleaning agent, the dry cleaning agent can be used to dry-clean the clothing, providing a more thorough deep clean for the clothing, increasing the dry cleaning function of the clothing processing device, and improving the user experience.

[0044] Taking a drying device with a drying function as an example, the inner drum of the drying device is usually not filled with water, making it impossible to perform cleaning functions such as water washing. The detergent box of the present application is provided on the drying device. In this way, the addition of the detergent box to the drying device correspondingly adds a pre-treatment cleaning function. Before placing the clothes in the clothing treatment device, only detergent needs to be dipped into the clothes to pre-treat them, eliminating the need for a water washing system. This makes up for the defect of the drying device that cannot clean clothes, and is simple to operate and low in cost.

[0045] In some embodiments, after the detergent is applied to the clothes, the clothes are placed in a clothes treatment device to undergo a certain care process for the clothes, including but not limited to air washing, steam washing, etc.

[0046] Cleaning agents include, but are not limited to, dry cleaning agents. Dry cleaning agents are organic solvents that can effectively remove stains in the absence of water or in the presence of minimal amounts of water. Dry cleaning agents can remove stains from clothing in the same manner as water washing. The specific composition of dry cleaning agents is not limited; for example, dry cleaning agents include, but are not limited to, tetrachloroethylene, hydrocarbon solvents, and / or hydrocarbon solvents.

[0047] In one embodiment, the inner tub is rotatable, so that during the rotation of the inner tub, the inner tub drives the clothes in the clothes processing chamber to move, thereby improving the clothes processing efficiency.

[0048] The inner tub's rotation axis can be vertical, inclined, horizontal, or other directions. For example, if the inner tub's rotation axis is horizontal, a clothing inlet is formed on the front panel of the cabinet, and the inner tub opens toward the inlet. This allows users to insert or remove clothing from the laundry processing chamber from the front. As the inner tub rotates, it moves the clothing from the bottom to the top; under the influence of gravity, the clothing falls from the top to the bottom. Thus, the combined effects of the inner tub and gravity cause the clothing to be dispersed, thrown, and changed in position.

[0049] In one embodiment, a notch is formed on the top plate of the box body, and the cover 210 is located in the notch. In this way, it is convenient for the user to take the dipping assembly 200 through the notch.

[0050] In some embodiments, the detergent box is retractably mounted on the upper portion of the housing. In other words, the detergent box can be pulled out of or retracted into the housing. Thus, on the one hand, when the detergent box is pulled out of the housing, the user does not need to bend over, making it convenient for the user to add detergent to the storage chamber and / or treatment liquid to the treatment liquid chamber 100d. The user can also conveniently take the dipping assembly 200 and apply it to the clothes. On the other hand, when the detergent box is retracted into the housing, the detergent box is also hidden inside the housing, preventing the detergent box from being exposed to the outside, making the appearance of the clothing treatment device more beautiful, and preventing the user or other objects from accidentally touching the detergent box. The treatment liquid in the treatment liquid chamber 100d can also smoothly enter the clothing treatment chamber to treat the clothes in the clothing treatment chamber.

[0051] It should be noted that the front side of the box refers to the side facing the user, and the back side, which is opposite to the front side, refers to the side facing away from the user. Figure 2 , up refers to the direction toward the ceiling, and down, as opposed to up, refers to the direction toward the ground. Top is consistent with up, and bottom is consistent with down.

[0052] The cover 210 is detachably connected to the dispensing box 100. In one embodiment, the cover 210 is snap-fitted to the dispensing box 100. This facilitates quick assembly and disassembly of the cover 210 and facilitates the user to use the dipping member 220.

[0053] In one embodiment, the cover 210 is threadedly connected to the dispensing box 100. For example, the peripheral wall surface of the liquid inlet 100b is formed with internal threads, and the peripheral side surface of the cover 210 is formed with external threads that match the internal threads. Through the threaded fit of the internal and external threads, the cover 210 is removably assembled to the dispensing box 100, which is not only convenient and quick to operate, but also facilitates the seal between the cover 210 and the dispensing box 100.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7The cover 210 includes a cover portion 211, a neck portion 212 and a protrusion 213. The neck portion 212 is arranged between the cover portion 211 and the dipping member 220, and the projection of the neck portion 212 on the cover portion 211 is located within the outer contour of the cover portion 211. The protrusion 213 is arranged on the circumferential surface of the neck portion 212, and the protrusion 213 clamps or separates at least a portion of the distribution box 100. Specifically, when the cover 210 covers the liquid extraction port 100b, the cover portion 211 is located outside the distribution box 100 and covers the liquid extraction port 100b, the protrusion 213 is located in the accommodating cavity 100a, and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid extraction port 100b is clamped between the cover portion 211 and the protrusion 213. When the cover 210 opens the liquid extraction port 100b, the protrusion 213 is out of the accommodating cavity 100a. That is, the size of the cover portion 211 is larger than the area of ​​the liquid inlet 100b, the size of the neck portion 212 is smaller than both the size of the cover portion 211 and the area of ​​the liquid inlet 100b, and the size of the dipping member 220 is also smaller than the area of ​​the liquid inlet 100b. The cover portion 211 can cover the liquid inlet 100b, and the neck portion 212, protrusion 213, and dipping member 220 can all enter the accommodating cavity 100a.

[0055] Here, when it is necessary to cover the liquid outlet 100b, force is applied to cause the protrusion 213 to enter the accommodating chamber 100a. The covering portion 211 is located outside the dispensing box 100, and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid outlet 100b is clamped between the covering portion 211 and the protrusion 213. In this way, due to the restrictions of the surrounding area of ​​the liquid outlet 100b, the covering portion 211 cannot move into the accommodating chamber 100a, and the protrusion 213 cannot move out of the dispensing box 100, thereby reliably clamping the dipping assembly 200 to the dispensing box 100. When it is necessary to open the liquid outlet 100b, force is applied to cause the protrusion 213 to disengage from the accommodating chamber 100a. In this way, the surrounding area of ​​the liquid outlet 100b is no longer clamped between the covering portion 211 and the protrusion 213, thereby opening the liquid outlet 100b. In this way, the structure is simple, the operation is simple, and it is convenient for users to use.

[0056] The shape of the liquid taking port 100b is not limited. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to Figures 6 to 8 The liquid inlet 100b is generally circular, and the cross-sectional shapes of the cover portion 211 and the neck portion 212 are both generally circular. The minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the cover portion 211 is greater than the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the neck portion 212, and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the cover portion 211 is greater than the area of ​​the liquid inlet 100b. Thus, the cover portion 211 can cover the area surrounding the liquid inlet 100b, thereby covering the liquid inlet 100b.

[0057] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6The top surface of the dispensing box 100 is recessed to form a sink 110, and the liquid extraction port 100b is formed on the bottom surface of the sink 110. When the cover 211 covers the liquid extraction port 100b, the cover 211 is accommodated in the sink 110, and the bottom of the sink 110 is clamped between the cover 211 and the protrusion 213. It can be understood that the liquid extraction port 100b is formed on the bottom surface of the sink 110, and the bottom of the sink 110 is the surrounding area of ​​the liquid extraction port 100b. On the one hand, the liquid extraction port 100b is facing the top side, so that the lotion is prevented from flowing out through the liquid extraction port 100b under the action of gravity, etc. to a certain extent. On the other hand, when the covering portion 211 covers the liquid extraction port 100b, the covering portion 211 is accommodated in the sink 110. In this way, the height of the covering portion 211 protruding from the top surface of the distribution box 100 is reduced, which can not only avoid accidental touching of the covering portion 211 to a certain extent, but also improve the aesthetics.

[0058] In order to further avoid accidental contact with the cover portion 211, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 When the cover 211 covers the liquid dispensing port 100b, the top surface of the cover 211 is lower than or flush with the top surface of the dispensing box 100. In this way, when a user or other objects touch the top surface of the dispensing box 100, it is difficult to touch the cover 211, thereby avoiding accidental contact with the cover 211 and improving reliability.

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The detergent box includes a sealing ring 300 that is sleeved on the neck portion 212. When the cover portion 211 covers the liquid dispensing port 100b, the cover portion 211 and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid dispensing port 100b jointly clamp the sealing ring 300 to seal the gap between the cover portion 211 and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid dispensing port 100b. For example, when the cover portion 211 covers the liquid dispensing port 100b, the sealing ring 300 is sandwiched between the cover portion 211 and the bottom of the sink 110, and the cover portion 211 and the bottom of the sink 110 jointly clamp the sealing ring 300.

[0060] Here, when the cover 211 covers the liquid inlet 100b, the sealing ring 300 is located between the cover 211 and the area surrounding the liquid inlet 100b. Thus, the sealing ring 300 is outside the accommodating chamber 100a, which to a certain extent prevents the sealing ring 300 from directly contacting the lotion. The cover 211 and the area surrounding the liquid inlet 100b jointly clamp the sealing ring 300, causing the sealing ring 300 to undergo elastic deformation. Thus, the sealing ring 300 can fill the gap between the cover 211 and the area surrounding the liquid inlet 100b, preventing the lotion from flowing out through the gap between the cover 211 and the area surrounding the liquid inlet 100b.

[0061] The material of the sealing ring 300 is not limited. For example, the sealing ring 300 can be made of natural rubber, silicone rubber, fluorinated rubber, or the like.

[0062] The type of the sealing ring 300 is not limited. For example, the sealing ring 300 may be an O-ring.

[0063] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 There are multiple protrusions 213, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the neck 212. In this way, the multiple protrusions 213 work together with the cover 211 to firmly and reliably assemble the dipping assembly 200 on the dispensing box 100, thereby preventing the reliability from being affected if a single protrusion 213 is damaged or fails.

[0064] It should be noted that the number "plurality" in this application refers to the number being two or more.

[0065] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The dispensing box 100 is formed with a relief opening 100c communicating with the liquid extraction port 100b. The relief opening 100c corresponds to the protrusions 213. For example, if there is one protrusion 213, there is also one relief opening 100c. For another example, if there are multiple protrusions 213, there are also multiple relief openings 100c, and the number of relief openings 100c is the same as the number of protrusions 213.

[0066] The cover member 210 is rotated so that the protrusion 213 is offset from or aligned with the avoidance opening 100c. For example, when the cover member 210 is rotated forward, the protrusion 213 can be aligned with the avoidance opening 100c, while when the cover member 210 is rotated backward, the protrusion 213 can be offset from the avoidance opening 100c. In this way, by rotating the cover member 210 in opposite directions, the protrusion 213 can be offset from or aligned with the avoidance opening 100c.

[0067] When the protrusion 213 is aligned with the avoidance opening 100c, the protrusion 213 can move through the avoidance opening 100c into the accommodating chamber 100a or out of the accommodating chamber 100a. When the protrusion 213 is offset from the avoidance opening 100c, the surrounding area of ​​the liquid extraction port 100b is clamped between the covering portion 211 and the protrusion 213. When it is necessary to cover the liquid extraction port 100b, the protrusion 213 is aligned with the avoidance opening 100c, and the protrusion 213 can move through the avoidance opening 100c into the accommodating chamber 100a. The covering member 210 is rotated so that the protrusion 213 is offset from the avoidance opening 100c, and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid extraction port 100b moves between the covering portion 211 and the protrusion 213. In this way, the dipping assembly 200 is snapped onto the dispensing box 100. When the liquid inlet 100b needs to be opened, the cover 210 is rotated so that the protrusion 213 is aligned with the avoidance opening 100c. The surrounding area of ​​the liquid inlet 100b no longer blocks the protrusion 213, and the protrusion 213 can escape from the accommodating chamber 100a through the avoidance opening 100c. In this way, the dipping assembly 200 can be removed from the dispensing box 100. This design eliminates the need to press or pull the protrusion 213, preventing fatigue damage to the protrusion 213.

[0068] It should be noted that one of the forward and reverse directions is a clockwise direction, and the other of the forward and reverse directions is a counterclockwise direction. For example, if the forward direction is clockwise, then the reverse direction is counterclockwise. When the cover 210 is rotated clockwise, the protrusion 213 can align with the avoidance opening 100c. When the cover 210 is rotated counterclockwise, the protrusion 213 can stagger away from the avoidance opening 100c. For another example, if the forward direction is counterclockwise, then the reverse direction is clockwise. When the cover 210 is rotated counterclockwise, the protrusion 213 can align with the avoidance opening 100c. When the cover 210 is rotated clockwise, the protrusion 213 can stagger away from the avoidance opening 100c.

[0069] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 The top surface of the closing portion 211 is provided with an opening or closing indicator, allowing the user to intuitively determine the rotation direction of the closing member 210. For example, an arc and an arrow are provided on the top surface of the closing portion 211 to indicate rotation, with an opening indicator at one end of the arc and a closing indicator at the other end. This allows the user to quickly determine the opening or closing direction by looking at the indicator.

[0070] See also Figure 8 The specific type of the mark is not limited. For example, the open mark is written as ON and the closed mark is written as OFF.

[0071] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5The top surface of the dispensing box 100 is recessed to form a depression 110. The liquid extraction port 100b is formed on the bottom surface of the depression 110. The bottom portion of the depression 110 is bent into the accommodating cavity 100a to form an annular flange 111. The annular flange 111 is formed with an opening 111a. In the rotation direction of the cover 210, the protrusion 213 can pass through the opening 111a to enter or exit the opening 111a. In other words, the opening 111a is open to and communicates with the avoidance opening 100c, and the protrusion 213 can enter or exit the opening 111a through the opening of the opening 111a.

[0072] Here, by rotating the cover 210 in the forward direction, the protrusion 213 can escape from the opening groove 111a to align with the avoidance opening 100c, so that the protrusion 213 can escape from the accommodating chamber 100a through the avoidance opening 100c. By rotating the cover 210 in the reverse direction, the protrusion 213 can enter the opening groove 111a through the opening of the opening groove 111a to stagger the avoidance opening 100c. In this way, the bottom of the sink 110 and part of the annular flange 111 are clamped between the cover 211 and the protrusion 213, so that the dipping assembly 200 is clamped to the dispensing box 100. The opening groove 111a provides a limiting space for the protrusion 213. The protrusion 213 enters the opening groove 111a, and the opening groove 111a restricts the protrusion 213 from continuing to rotate in the reverse direction, playing a positioning and limiting role, thereby preventing the cover 210 from rotating excessively.

[0073] This design, on the one hand, strengthens the structural strength of the bottom of the sink 110 by providing the annular flange 111 with the support of the clamping force between the cover 211 and the protrusion 213, facilitating a more secure attachment of the dipping assembly 200 to the dispensing box 100. Furthermore, the portion of the accommodating chamber 100a at the bottom of the sink 110 is bent to form the annular flange 111. When dry cleaning agent is added to the accommodating chamber 100a through the liquid extraction port 100b, the dry cleaning agent can flow into the accommodating chamber 100a along the annular flange 111, thereby providing a diversion mechanism.

[0074] The connection method between the cover member 210 and the dipping member 220 is not limited. In one embodiment, the cover member 210 can be non-detachably connected to the dipping member 220 by ultrasonic welding or the like. In another embodiment, the cover member 210 can be detachably connected to the dipping member 220, for example, the cover member 210 can be snap-fitted, threaded, or screwed to the dipping member 220. In this way, when the dipping member 220 or the cover member 210 needs to be replaced, the dipping member 220 or the cover member 210 can be disassembled and replaced with a new one, thereby saving costs.

[0075] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5The cover 210 is formed with a snap-fit ​​portion 214, and the dipping member 220 includes a snap joint 221 and a brush portion 222. One of the snap-fit ​​portion 214 and the snap joint 221 is formed with a slot 221a, and the other of the snap-fit ​​portion 214 and the snap joint 221 is inserted into the slot 221a and has an interference fit with the slot 221a. For example, the snap-fit ​​portion 214 may be formed with a slot 221a, and the snap joint 221 is inserted into the slot 221a and has an interference fit with the slot 221a. For another example, the snap joint 221 may be formed with a slot 221a, and the snap-fit ​​portion 214 is inserted into the slot 221a and has an interference fit with the slot 221a. This not only facilitates the quick assembly of the dipping member 220 onto the cover 210, but also facilitates the dipping of the brush portion 222 into the dry cleaning agent and then applies the dry cleaning agent to the stains on the clothes.

[0076] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 The clamping portion 214 is disposed at the end of the neck portion 212 away from the covering portion 211. The clamping joint 221 and the clamping portion 214 are both roughly rectangular in shape, and the brush portion 222 is disposed at the end of the clamping joint 221 away from the clamping portion 214. In this way, more bristles can be arranged on the clamping joint 221, so that the brush portion 222 can quickly apply the lotion to the stain.

[0077] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 The dipping assembly 200 includes a handle 230, which is provided on the end surface of the cover 210 away from the dipping member 220. The user can pinch the handle 230 to operate the cover 210, such as rotating or lifting the cover 210, so as to move the dipping assembly 200 and apply the detergent dipped by the dipping member 220 to the stains on the clothes.

[0078] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 The end surface of the cover member 210 facing away from the dipping member 220 is recessed to form a recessed area 210a, and the handle 230 is located within the recessed area 210a. For example, the top surface of the cover portion 211 can be recessed to form the recessed area 210a. This prevents the handle 230 from protruding too much, thereby preventing the user or other objects from accidentally touching the handle 230.

[0079] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the top surface of the handle 230 is lower than or flush with the top surface of the covering portion 211. In this way, the handle 230 is further prevented from being accidentally touched by the user or other objects.

[0080] The specific shape of the handle 230 is not limited. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 The handle 230 is roughly in the shape of an elongated strip. Like this, the handle 230 has a simple structure and is easy to be used for holding.

[0081] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 The cover 211, neck 212, protrusion 213, snap-on portion 214, and handle 230 can be integrally molded. For example, if the cover 211, neck 212, protrusion 213, snap-on portion 214, and handle 230 are made of plastic, the cover 211, neck 212, and protrusion 213 can be integrally injection molded. This provides the cover 210 with high structural strength, a simple manufacturing process, and low manufacturing costs.

[0082] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without causing any contradiction.

[0083] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A detergent box for a clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: The distribution box is formed with a receiving cavity for containing the lotion and a liquid taking port communicated with the receiving cavity; A dipping assembly, comprising a cover and a dipping member connected to the cover, wherein the cover can cover or open the liquid extraction port, and the dipping member can extend into the accommodating cavity through the liquid extraction port, and the cover is detachably connected to the dispensing box; The cover member includes a cover portion, a neck portion, and a protrusion, wherein the neck portion is disposed between the cover portion and the dipping member, a projection of the neck portion on the cover portion being located within an outer contour of the cover portion, and the protrusion is disposed on a circumferential surface of the neck portion, and the protrusion engages with or separates at least a portion of the dispensing box; The covering member is formed with a snap-fitting portion, and the dipping member includes a snap-fitting joint and a brush portion. A snap-fitting groove is formed in one of the snap-fitting portion and the snap-fitting joint, and the other of the snap-fitting portion and the snap-fitting joint is inserted into the snap-fitting groove and interference fits with the snap-fitting groove.

2. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that The top surface of the distribution box is recessed to form a sink, and the liquid taking port is formed on the bottom surface of the sink. When the covering portion covers the liquid taking port, the covering portion is accommodated in the sink, and the bottom of the sink is clamped between the covering portion and the protrusion.

3. The detergent box according to claim 2, characterized in that When the covering portion covers the liquid extraction port, the top surface of the covering portion is lower than or flush with the top surface of the distribution box.

4. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that The detergent box includes a sealing ring sleeved on the neck. When the cover covers the liquid intake port, the cover and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid intake port jointly clamp the sealing ring to seal the gap between the cover and the surrounding area of ​​the liquid intake port.

5. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that There are multiple protrusions, and the multiple protrusions are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the neck.

6. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that The dispensing box is formed with a relief opening connected to the liquid extraction port, the relief opening and the protrusion are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the cover is rotated so that the protrusion is staggered or aligned with the relief opening; When the protrusion is aligned with the avoidance opening, the protrusion can move into or out of the accommodating cavity through the avoidance opening; when the protrusion is staggered from the avoidance opening, the surrounding area of ​​the liquid intake port is clamped between the covering portion and the protrusion.

7. The detergent box according to claim 6, characterized in that The top surface of the distribution box is recessed to form a sink, the liquid extraction port is formed on the bottom surface of the sink, the bottom portion of the sink is bent into the accommodating cavity to form an annular flange, and the annular flange is formed with an open groove. In the rotation direction of the cover, the protrusion can enter or escape from the open groove.

8. The detergent box according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The dipping component includes a handle, which is arranged on the end surface of the covering component away from the dipping component.

9. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: Box; An inner tub is located in the box body, and the inner tub forms a clothes processing chamber; The detergent box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the detergent box is arranged on the box body.

10. The clothes treating device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A notch is formed on the top plate of the box body, and the covering member is located in the notch.

Citation Information

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  • Clothes processing device and detergent box thereof

    CN216585739U