A scale inhibition assembly, detergent cartridge and washing machine

Abstract

The application relates to the clothes treatment technical field, and provides a scale inhibition assembly, which comprises a cover shell and a filter core located in a filter chamber. The cover shell is formed with the filter chamber, the filter core is formed with a scale inhibition chamber for containing a scale inhibitor, the scale inhibition chamber is communicated with the filter chamber, and at least one end of the filter core along the length direction is plug-in matched with the cover shell. The scale inhibition assembly provided by the application can reliably set the filter core in the filter chamber and is not prone to shaking and displacement. Meanwhile, when the scale inhibitor in the filter core is used up, the plug-in matched mode is used for replacing the filter core, which is very convenient and good in user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing treatment technology, and provides a stain-inhibiting component, a detergent dispenser, and a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Scale inhibitors prevent the formation of limescale in water, and good water quality is particularly beneficial for washing clothes. Therefore, scale inhibitors can be used in washing machines to improve tap water quality and reduce its hardness, thus preventing clothes from yellowing and hardening. One related technology places the scale inhibitor within a drum-shaped structure. However, this requires the user to disassemble or reassemble the drum structure when replacing the scale inhibitor. During installation, the drum structure often fails to position itself properly, shakes, or even breaks, making assembly difficult and reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a scale inhibitor component, a detergent dispenser, and a washing machine with high structural design reliability.

[0004] One embodiment of this application provides a scale inhibition component, including:

[0005] The casing forms a filter chamber;

[0006] The filter element is located in the filter chamber, and the filter element has a scale inhibition chamber for holding scale inhibitor. The scale inhibition chamber is in communication with the filter chamber, and at least one end of the filter element along its length is inserted into the cover.

[0007] In some embodiments, the filter element has a first limiting portion formed at one end along its length, and the cover has a second limiting portion formed on the side facing the first limiting portion. One of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion is a groove, and the other of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion is a boss, which is inserted into the groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the surface of the boss abuts against the groove wall.

[0009] In some embodiments, an outlet is formed at one end of the filter element where the first limiting portion is located, and the outlet is connected to the scale inhibition chamber; an overflow port is formed at one end of the cover where the second limiting portion is located, and the overflow port is connected to the outlet.

[0010] In some embodiments, the outlet includes a central hole, the overflow port includes a mid-position hole, the boss includes a plurality of strip ribs, the plurality of strip ribs are arranged circumferentially at intervals along one of the central hole and the mid-position hole, and the other of the central hole and the mid-position hole is formed on the groove wall surface of the groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the outlet includes a plurality of peripheral holes surrounding the central hole, and the overflow outlet includes a plurality of outer peripheral holes surrounding the central hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the filter element includes a filter cartridge and a filter cartridge cover, the filter cartridge having an opening at one end along its length, the filter cartridge cover removably covering the opening at one end of the filter cartridge, and a first limiting portion being formed on the filter cartridge cover.

[0013] In some embodiments, the filter element includes a mounting base that is sleeved on the end of the filter cartridge away from the filter cartridge cover.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fixing seat is formed with a seat tube extending along the length direction of the filter cartridge, the filter cartridge is sleeved inside the seat tube, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the seat tube at intervals.

[0015] In some embodiments, the mounting base has a supporting rib formed on the side facing the filter cartridge, and the supporting rib extends into the scale inhibition chamber.

[0016] In some embodiments, the housing includes a housing and a limiting cover, the housing having an opening at one end along its length, the limiting cover removably covering the opening at one end of the housing, and a second limiting portion formed on the limiting cover.

[0017] Another embodiment of this application provides a cleaning agent box, including:

[0018] The box body has a water inlet, a storage chamber and a liquid outlet, and the water inlet and the liquid outlet are both connected to the storage chamber;

[0019] The scale inhibition component described in any of the above claims is disposed in the receiving chamber.

[0020] In another aspect, this application provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0021] A clothes-holding tube, with a cavity for holding clothes;

[0022] A water supply channel is connected to the garment-holding cavity;

[0023] The scale inhibition component described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments is disposed within the water supply channel.

[0024] The scale inhibitor component provided in this application embodiment has at least one end of the filter element along its length direction inserted into the cover, which enables the filter element to be reliably placed in the filter chamber, making it less prone to shaking and displacement. At the same time, when the scale inhibitor in the filter element is used up, the filter element can be replaced by inserting it into the cover, which is very convenient and provides a good user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the scale inhibition component in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure shown;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure is shown, which schematically illustrates the filter element structure;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure shown, schematically illustrating the limiting cover structure;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the structure shown;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the AA structure shown;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the BB structure shown;

[0033] Figure 9 for Figure 6 The shown structure is a CC structural cross-sectional view.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0035] Cover 1; Filter chamber 1a; Inlet 1b; Outlet 1c; Second limiting part 11; Boss 111; Strip rib 1111; Overflow port 1d; Center hole 1da; Outer peripheral hole 1db; Shell 12; Limiting cover 13; Fixing cover 14; Second positioning part 141; Filter element 2; Scale inhibition chamber 2a; First limiting part 21; Groove 211; Outlet 2b; Center hole 2ba; Peripheral hole 2bb; Filter cartridge 22; First locking hole 221; Second locking hole 222; Filter cartridge cover 23; Cover tube 231; First locking protrusion 2311; Fixing seat 24; Seat tube 241; Reinforcing rib 2411; Second locking protrusion 2412; Supporting rib 242; First positioning part 243. Detailed Implementation

[0036] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed descriptions in the specific implementation should be understood as explanations of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as undue limitations on this application.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments in this application, "upper," "lower," and "length direction" refer to the orientation or positional relationship of the scale inhibition component during normal use, for example... Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are not explicitly stated. The terms "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish different objects and do not indicate any similarity or connection between them. It should be understood that these orientational terms are for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0038] This application provides a scale inhibition component; please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 The scale inhibition assembly includes a housing 1 having a filter chamber 1a and a filter element 2 located within the filter chamber 1a. Specifically, the housing 1 has an inlet 1b and an outlet 1c, both of which communicate with the filter chamber 1a. The filter element 2 has a scale inhibition chamber 2a for holding the scale inhibitor, which communicates with the filter chamber 1a. At least one end of the filter element 2 along its length is inserted into the housing 1. That is, both ends of the filter element 2 along its length are inserted into the housing 1. Alternatively, one end may be fixedly connected to the housing 1, and the other end may be connected to the housing 1 by insertion.

[0039] Specifically, filter element 2 has multiple filter pores that connect scale inhibition chamber 2a and filter chamber 1a. This allows water to flow between scale inhibition chamber 2a and filter chamber 1a through the filter pores. It should be noted that scale inhibitors are substances that can disperse, interfere with, or prevent the formation of insoluble inorganic salts. Scale inhibitors can prevent scale formation through electrostatic repulsion, chelation solubilization, coagulation and dispersion, or crystal distortion. Scale inhibitors can be solid substances, such as granular scale inhibitors. The volume of the scale inhibitor must be larger than the size of the filter pores so that the scale inhibitor cannot escape from the filter element 2 through the pores.

[0040] For example, water is introduced into filter chamber 1a through inlet 1b of housing 1. Water in filter chamber 1a flows into scale inhibition chamber 2a and comes into contact with scale inhibitor in filter element 2. The scale inhibitor can form stable soluble chelates with calcium and magnesium ions when it comes into contact with water, thereby stabilizing more calcium and magnesium ions in the water, increasing the solubility of calcium and magnesium salts, inhibiting scale deposition, and reducing the hardness of water flowing through scale inhibition chamber 2a, thus softening the water. The water softened by the scale inhibitor then flows out of scale inhibition chamber 2a into filter chamber 1a, and then out of outlet 1c, so that the scale inhibition component can achieve the function of softening water.

[0041] In this embodiment, on the one hand, at least one end of the filter element 2 along its length direction is inserted into the cover 1, which enables the filter element 2 to be reliably placed in the filter chamber 1a, and is not easy to shake or shift. At the same time, when the scale inhibitor in the filter element 2 is used up, it is very convenient to replace the filter element 2 by means of insertion and connection, and the user experience is good.

[0042] On the other hand, in related technologies, scale inhibitors are directly placed inside the housing 12. As the scale inhibitor gradually decreases in size with use, small residues are easily generated. These residues can easily clog the inlet 1b and outlet 1c, or flow directly out of the outlet 1c into the washing chamber, resulting in low product reliability. In this embodiment, the scale inhibitor is placed inside the scale inhibition chamber 2a of the filter element 2. The filter pores on the filter element 2 ensure water flow and reduce the probability of dissolved small residues being directly discharged from the outlet 1c through the filter pores, thus avoiding blockage of the inlet 1b and / or outlet 1c. The external shape of the housing 1 is not limited; it can be cylindrical, rectangular, etc. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 The housing 1 is roughly a hollow cuboid structure. The filter element 2 is roughly a hollow cylindrical structure.

[0043] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7 The upper side wall of the casing 1 has a water inlet 1b, and the lower side wall of the casing 1 has a water outlet 1c. This arrangement allows the water to flow from top to bottom with the help of gravity.

[0044] In some embodiments, the filter element 2 can have a thin-walled structure made of metal mesh. Due to its thin wall thickness, the filter element 2 can be fixed in the filter chamber 1a by a plug-in connection, making it less susceptible to deformation due to water flow impact, thus ensuring high reliability.

[0045] The method of insertion and connection between the filter element 2 and the housing 1 is not limited. For example, one end of either the filter element 2 or the housing 1 can be configured as a recessed structure, and the other end can be inserted into the recessed structure. Alternatively, both can be configured with mutually mating insertion structures. As an example, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 7 The filter element 2 has a first limiting portion 21 formed at one end along its length, and the cover 1 has a second limiting portion 11 formed on the side facing the first limiting portion 21. One of the first limiting portion 21 and the second limiting portion 11 is a groove 211, and the other of the first limiting portion 21 and the second limiting portion 11 is a boss 111, which is inserted into the groove 211. That is, when the first limiting portion 21 is a groove 211, the second limiting portion 11 is a boss 111; or, when the first limiting portion 21 is a boss 111, the second limiting portion 11 is a groove 211. The targeted design of the groove 211 and the boss 111 for insertion and mating ensures a stable insertion effect and prevents the filter element 2 from easily loosening after installation. The groove 211 and the boss 111 are both arranged along the length of the filter element 2, which can limit the displacement range of the filter element 2 in the vertical direction. When the filter element 2 is subjected to a large water flow force in the vertical direction, the boss 111 and the groove 211 will abut in the vertical direction to ensure that the filter element 2 arranged along the length direction will have a large displacement in the vertical direction, thereby improving the reliability of the filter element 2 during operation.

[0046] To further improve the connection effect, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 The surface of the boss 111 abuts against the groove wall of the groove 211. That is to say, when the filter element 2 and the cover 1 are installed, the surface of the boss 111 abuts against the groove wall of the groove 211. This setting can not only limit the displacement of the filter element 2 in the vertical direction, but also limit the displacement of the filter element 2 in the length direction, making the insertion of the filter element 2 and the cover 1 more secure.

[0047] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 The filter element 2 has an outlet 2b at one end where the first limiting part 21 is located, which is connected to the scale inhibition chamber 2a. The cover 1 has an overflow port 1d at one end where the second limiting part 11 is located, which is connected to the outlet 2b. Because the scale inhibitor dissolves in the water, the viscosity of the water increases, thus reducing the drainage efficiency of the outlet 1c. Simultaneously, unstable water pressure can cause a periodic mismatch in the flow rates of the inlet 1b and the outlet 1c. For example, when the flow rate of water flowing into the inlet 1b is large, it can also cause insufficient drainage capacity of the outlet 1c.

[0048] Overflow port 1d and outlet port 2b are respectively provided on the housing 1 and the filter element 2, which can form an outflow channel between overflow port 1d and outlet port 2b. Outflow port 2b is formed on the end face of filter element 2 facing overflow port 1d. The relative positions of outlet port 2b and overflow port 1d are relatively close, which is conducive to direct communication between scale inhibition chamber 2a and overflow port 1d. When the drainage capacity of the filter pore structure of filter element 2 is insufficient, the residual water in scale inhibition chamber 2a can be directly discharged from scale inhibition chamber 2a along outlet port 2b and overflow port 1d, avoiding the accumulation of too much residual water in scale inhibition chamber 2a.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The outlet 2b includes a central hole 2ba, the overflow outlet 1d includes a central hole 1da, and the boss 111 includes multiple strip ribs 1111. These strip ribs 1111 are arranged circumferentially at intervals along one of the central hole 2ba and the central hole 1da, with the other forming on the groove wall of the groove 211. In other words, to ensure smooth flow from the overflow outlet 1d and the outlet 2b, the boss 111 is surrounded by multiple strip ribs 1111. On one hand, the strip ribs 1111 are slender, and compared to a larger integral boss 111, they can be interspersed according to the structural shape of the overflow outlet 1d or the outlet 2b, making their arrangement flexible and convenient. On the other hand, the strip ribs 1111 located at the central hole 2ba or the central hole 1da increase the structural wall thickness near the central hole 2ba or the central hole 1da, thereby improving structural strength.

[0050] As an example, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7The filter element 2 includes a filter cartridge 22 and a filter cartridge cover 23. One end of the filter cartridge 22 is open along its length, and the filter cartridge cover 23 detachably covers the opening at one end of the filter cartridge 22. A first limiting part 21 is formed on the filter cartridge cover 23. Specifically, an outlet 2b is also formed on the filter cartridge cover 23. The filter cartridge 22 has a thin-walled structure with multiple filter holes, allowing water to flow through these holes into the inner cavity and contact the scale inhibitor. Because the filter cartridge 22 has a thin wall, providing a thicker, structurally stronger filter cartridge cover 23 improves the structural strength of the filter element 2, making the filter cartridge 22 less susceptible to deformation due to water flow impact. At the same time, opening an outlet 2b on the thin-walled filter cartridge 22 is difficult to implement and would further reduce the overall structural strength of the filter cartridge 22. Therefore, by using a structurally stronger filter cartridge cover 23 and opening an outlet 2b on it, the filter element 2 achieves high structural strength and better product manufacturability. On the other hand, the groove 211 or protrusion 111 of the first limiting part 21 can also be processed separately on the filter cartridge cover 23, which can simplify the product manufacturing process and reduce the overall production cost of the filter element 2. The material of the filter cartridge 22 is not limited. In one embodiment, in order to ensure that the thin-walled filter cartridge 22 also has a certain structural strength, the filter cartridge 22 is made of metal, such as stainless steel.

[0051] The material of the filter cartridge cover 23 is not limited. In one embodiment, the filter cartridge cover 23 is relatively thicker than the filter cartridge 22. In order to make the filter element 2 have a relatively low weight and better product economy, the filter cartridge cover 23 can be a plastic part.

[0052] As an example, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 The housing 1 includes a housing 12 and a limiting cover 13. One end of the housing 12 is open along its length, and the limiting cover 13 detachably covers the opening at one end of the housing 12. A second limiting part 11 is formed on the limiting cover 13. For example, an overflow port 1d is also formed on the limiting cover 13. By configuring the housing 1 as a structural component combining the limiting cover 13 and the housing 12, it is convenient to assemble the filter element 2, which can be installed into the filter chamber 1a from the end of the housing 1 with the limiting cover 13. On the other hand, since the upper and lower side walls of the housing 12 have inlet ports 1b and outlet ports 1c respectively, if the overflow port 1d on the limiting cover 13 were also provided on the housing 12, it would inevitably further reduce the structural strength of the housing 12. Therefore, providing the overflow port 1d on the limiting cover 13 not only facilitates processing but also makes the overall strength of the housing 1 relatively better. On the other hand, the groove 211 or boss 111 of the second limiting part 11 can also be processed separately on the limiting cover 13, reducing the difficulty of product manufacturing process.

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8The outlet 2b includes multiple peripheral holes 2bb surrounding the central hole 2ba, and the overflow outlet 1d includes multiple outer peripheral holes 1db surrounding the central hole 1da. In other words, both the limiting cover 13 and the filter cartridge cover 23 are hollow structures with multiple through holes. Compared to a single large-diameter opening, the hollow structure design improves the structural strength of the limiting cover 13 and the filter cartridge cover 23. For example, the peripheral holes 2bb are four evenly distributed through holes surrounding the central hole 2ba; the outer peripheral holes 1db are also multiple strip-shaped through holes surrounding the central hole 1da. The multiple outer peripheral holes 1db and the multiple peripheral holes are circumferentially spaced around the central hole 1da and the central hole 2ba, resulting in uniform water flow distribution. Residual water in any area within the scale inhibition chamber 2a can flow out through the spaced through holes, resulting in good outflow performance.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 The filter element 2 includes a fixing seat 24, which is sleeved on the end of the filter cartridge 22 away from the filter cartridge cover 23. Specifically, the filter cartridge cover 23 and the fixing seat 24 are detachably connected to both ends of the filter cartridge 22 along its length. The filter cartridge 22, the filter cartridge cover 23, and the fixing seat 24 together form a scale inhibition chamber 2a. The end of the fixing seat 24 away from the filter cartridge 22 along its length is connected to the cover 1.

[0055] In other words, one end of the filter cartridge 22 is covered by the filter cartridge cover 23, and the other end is covered by the fixing seat 24. The fixing seat 24 can fix one end of the filter element 2 along the length direction inside the outer shell. At the same time, the fixing seat 24 has high structural strength, which can also prevent the metal mesh structure on the filter cartridge 22 from being deformed by the impact of water flow.

[0056] The detachable connection method between the filter cartridge cover 23 and the fixing base 24 and the filter screen is not limited, including but not limited to snap-fit, sleeve, etc. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 7The filter cartridge cover 23 and the fixing base 24 are respectively formed with a cover tube 231 and a seat tube 241 extending along the length of the filter cartridge 22. The sleeve end of the filter cartridge 22 and the filter cartridge cover 23 has multiple first locking holes 221 arranged circumferentially at intervals, and the inner circumferential wall of the cover tube 231 has a first locking protrusion 2311, with the first locking holes 221 engaging with the first locking protrusion 2311. And / or, the sleeve end of the filter cartridge 22 and the fixing base 24 has multiple second locking holes 222 arranged circumferentially at intervals, and the inner circumferential wall of the seat tube 241 has a second locking protrusion 2412, with the second locking holes 222 engaging with the second locking protrusion 2412. Both ends of the filter cartridge 22 are connected using the above-mentioned locking method, ensuring that the filter cartridge 22, the filter cartridge cover 23, and the fixing base 24 will not rotate axially along their length, thus ensuring a compact structure and high overall assembly precision after the filter element 2 is assembled.

[0057] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 The fixing seat 24 has a seat tube 241 extending along the length of the filter cartridge 22. The filter cartridge 22 is fitted inside the seat tube 241, and multiple reinforcing ribs 2411 are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the seat tube 241 at intervals. Specifically, the reinforcing ribs 2411 are strip-shaped structures that gradually extend along the length. When the filter cartridge 22 is impacted by water flow from top to bottom, the reinforcing ribs 2411 can make the connection between the fixing seat 24 and the cover 1 more evenly stressed, making the fixing seat 24 less prone to bending or overturning along the length, thus improving the support of the fixing seat 24. This makes it less likely for the filter cartridge 22, which is snapped onto one end of the fixing seat 24, to shift or bend in the vertical direction.

[0058] The connection method between the fixed base 24 and the cover 1 is not limited, including but not limited to threaded connection, snap-fit, sleeve connection, etc.

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 The housing 1 includes a fixed cover 14, which is located away from the limiting cover 13. The fixed cover 14 covers the other end of the housing 12 along its length. The fixed cover 14, the limiting cover 13, and the housing 12 together enclose the filter chamber 1a. The fixing seat 24 is detachably connected to the fixed cover 14 along its length. In other words, the housing 1 can be an assembly, for example, assembled by the fixed cover 14, the limiting cover 13, and the housing 12. While ensuring the structural strength of the outer shell, setting the outer shell as an assembly reduces the processing cost of the housing 1 and improves the product's economic efficiency.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7A second positioning portion 141 is formed on the side of the fixed cover 14 facing the fixed base 24, and a first positioning portion 243 is formed on the side of the fixed base 24 facing the fixed cover 14. The first positioning portion 243 and the second positioning portion 141 are inserted into each other. The insertion engagement facilitates quick positioning of the fixed cover 14 and the fixed base 24 during assembly, making assembly faster. Specifically, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 7 One of the first positioning part 243 and the second positioning part 141 is a plug, and the other of the first positioning part 243 and the second positioning part 141 is a slot. The plug and the slot are inserted and mated. That is, when the first positioning part 243 is a plug, the second positioning part 141 is a slot; when the first positioning part 243 is a slot, the second positioning part 141 is a plug.

[0061] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 The mounting base 24 has supporting ribs 242 on its side facing the filter cartridge 22, and the supporting ribs 242 extend into the scale inhibition chamber 2a. For example, the four supporting ribs 242 are arranged circumferentially around the mounting base 24 along the length direction as axes. The supporting ribs 242 can guide the installation of the filter cartridge 22, making it less likely for the filter cartridge 22 to curl when it is fitted to the mounting base 24. At the same time, during the use of the filter cartridge 22, the supporting ribs 242 can abut against the inner circumferential side wall of the filter cartridge 22, thereby supporting the overall structural shape of the filter screen to remain unchanged, and to a certain extent ensuring that the filter screen does not deform under the impact of water flow.

[0062] The material of the mounting base 24 is not limited. In order to make the filter element 2 have a relatively low weight and good product economy, the mounting base 24 can also be made of plastic.

[0063] Another aspect of this application provides a detergent dispenser, including a dispenser body and any of the aforementioned scale-inhibiting components. The dispenser body has a water inlet, a storage chamber, and a liquid outlet. Both the water inlet and the liquid outlet are connected to the storage chamber, and the scale-inhibiting component is disposed within the storage chamber. Specifically, the water inlet is connected to the water inlet 1b on the scale-inhibiting component, and the liquid outlet is connected to the water outlet 1c on the scale-inhibiting component, so that the scale-inhibiting component softens the water flowing through the dispenser body. The scale-inhibiting component being disposed within the dispenser body enables the detergent dispenser to have a scale-inhibiting function, and the overall structure of the detergent dispenser is compact, resulting in a high degree of modularity when applied to washing machines or related cleaning equipment. Yet another aspect of this application provides a washing machine, including a clothes drum, a water supply channel, and any of the aforementioned scale-inhibiting components. The clothes drum has a clothes-holding cavity; the water supply channel is connected to the clothes-holding cavity; and the scale-inhibiting component is disposed within the water supply channel. The water supply channel is the entire water path from the external tap water source into the washing machine to the outside. For example, the external water pipe of the water supply channel is connected to the tap water source, and the scale inhibitor component can be installed at any location in the water supply channel. For instance, the scale inhibitor component can be placed in the detergent dispenser inside the washing machine, or located on the external water pipe of the water supply channel, etc.

[0064] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser of the washing machine is located on the water supply channel. Water from the water supply channel enters the storage chamber through the water inlet, flows through the scale inhibitor component, and then enters the clothes holding chamber through the outlet. This facilitates the entry of water with reduced hardness due to the scale inhibitor into the clothes holding chamber for processing, such as washing clothes.

[0065] Washing machines can be either front-loading or top-loading models. They can also have a drying function, meaning they can both wash and dry clothes.

[0066] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions. The above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A scale inhibition assembly, characterized in that, The application relates to a scale-inhibiting assembly. The scale-inhibiting assembly comprises: a housing, which is formed with a filter chamber; a filter element, which is arranged in the filter chamber and is formed with a scale-inhibiting chamber for containing a scale inhibitor, the scale-inhibiting chamber being in communication with the filter chamber, and the filter element being inserted into the housing at least at one end along the length direction of the filter element; the housing is formed with an overflow port, the filter element is formed with an outlet port, the overflow port is in communication with the outlet port, the overflow port comprises a central hole and a plurality of peripheral holes, and the plurality of peripheral holes are arranged around the central hole; an upper side wall of the housing is formed with a water inlet port, a lower side wall of the housing is formed with a water outlet port, and the water inlet port and the water outlet port are both in communication with the filter chamber; 2. The scale inhibiting module of claim 1, wherein, the outlet port is formed on an end surface of the filter element facing the overflow port, and the outlet port is in communication with the scale-inhibiting chamber; the outlet port comprises a central hole and a plurality of peripheral holes, and the plurality of peripheral holes are arranged around the central hole.

3. The scale inhibiting module of claim 2, wherein, The filter element is formed with a first limiting part at one end along the length direction of the filter element, a side surface of the housing facing the first limiting part is formed with a second limiting part, one of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is a groove, and the other of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is a boss, the boss is inserted into the groove.

4. The scale inhibiting module of claim 2, wherein, The surface of the boss is in abutment with the groove wall surface.

5. The scale inhibiting assembly of claim 4, wherein, The end of the filter element, at which the first limiting part is located, is formed with the outlet port, and the end of the housing, at which the second limiting part is located, is formed with the overflow port.

6. The scale inhibiting module of claim 2, wherein, The boss comprises a plurality of strip-shaped ribs, the plurality of strip-shaped ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of one of the central hole and the central hole, and the other of the central hole and the central hole is formed on the groove wall surface of the groove.

7. The scale inhibiting module of claim 6, wherein, The filter element comprises a filter cartridge and a filter cartridge cover, one end of the filter cartridge is open along the length direction of the filter cartridge, the filter cartridge cover is detachably combined with the open end of the filter cartridge, and the first limiting part is formed on the filter cartridge cover.

8. The scale inhibiting module of claim 7, wherein, The filter element comprises a fixing seat, and the fixing seat is sleeved on the end of the filter cartridge away from the filter cartridge cover.

9. The scale inhibiting module of claim 7, wherein, The fixing seat is formed with a seat pipe extending along the length direction of the filter cartridge, the filter cartridge is sleeved in the seat pipe, and the outer circumferential surface of the seat pipe is formed with a plurality of reinforcing ribs arranged at intervals.

10. The scale inhibiting module of claim 2, wherein, A supporting rib is formed on the side surface of the fixing seat facing the filter cartridge, and the supporting rib extends into the scale-inhibiting chamber.

11. A cleaning kit characterized in that, The housing comprises a housing body and a limiting cover, one end of the housing body is open along the length direction of the housing body, the limiting cover is detachably combined with the open end of the housing body, and the second limiting part is formed on the limiting cover. The application relates to a scale-inhibiting assembly. The scale-inhibiting assembly comprises:

12. A laundry machine characterized by a clothes containing cylinder, which is formed with a clothes containing cavity; a water supply flow channel, which is in communication with the clothes containing cavity; the scale-inhibiting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is arranged in the water supply flow channel. ​

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