An additive dispensing device and clothing treatment equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses an additive dispensing device and a clothing treatment device. The additive dispensing device includes a dispensing box with a cover plate on top. A hollow cavity is formed inside the cover plate, and an air duct is provided inside the hollow cavity. One end of the air duct is connected to the interior of the dispensing box, and the other end is connected to the exterior of the dispensing box. In this invention, outside air flows into the air duct through the dispensing box, thereby introducing fresh air into the clothing treatment drum. Alternatively, air inside the clothing treatment drum flows into the dispensing box through the air duct and is then discharged to the outside through the dispensing box. This achieves gas exchange between the interior and exterior of the clothing treatment drum, removing odors from inside the drum and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, specifically, it relates to an additive dispensing device with an air duct, and particularly to clothing processing equipment having the additive dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] The additive dispensing device of the garment treatment equipment is installed on the machine body. The additive dispensing device has at least one dispensing chamber, which allows the user to manually add additives into the dispensing chamber. During the washing and care of the clothes, the user can flush one or more of the following additives, such as detergent, fabric softener, fragrance, bleach, and disinfectant, into the garment treatment drum to achieve the effects of washing, fragrance enhancement, and disinfection of the clothes.

[0003] Because clothing is frequently in contact with the outside world, microorganisms adhere to it. During the washing and care process of clothing processing equipment, these microorganisms remain inside the processing drum. At the same time, due to the long-term flow of washing water, a large amount of dirt and bacteria accumulate on the outside of the processing drum. After the washing and care program ends, a large amount of moisture remains inside the processing drum, which leads to the growth of microorganisms and the generation of odors. Especially after the user opens the door of the clothing processing equipment, the odor substances remaining inside the machine spread outward, causing discomfort to the user and affecting the user experience.

[0004] When the door of the garment processing equipment is closed, the dispensing chamber of the additive dispensing device is connected to the outside atmosphere. How to set up an additive dispensing device to allow gas exchange between the inside of the garment processing drum and the outside atmosphere, thereby removing odor substances from the inside of the garment processing drum, has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is hereby proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an additive dispensing device to achieve the purpose of gas exchange between the additive dispensing device and the outside.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] An additive dispensing device includes a dispensing box with a cover plate installed on the top of the dispensing box. A hollow cavity is formed inside the cover plate, and an air duct is provided inside the hollow cavity. One end of the air duct is connected to the inside of the dispensing box, and the other end is connected to the outside of the dispensing box.

[0009] Furthermore, the air duct has an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet of the air duct is connected to the inside of the dispensing box, and the air outlet of the air duct is connected to the outside of the dispensing box.

[0010] Furthermore, the cover plate includes an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate that interlock with each other. Both the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are provided with grooves with openings facing each other. The grooves of the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate cooperate to close the openings and form an air duct. The bottom of the groove of the lower cover plate is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, the cover plate includes an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate that interlock with each other. The lower cover plate has an upward-opening groove. The side of the upper cover plate that interlocks with the lower cover plate is a flat surface. The side wall of the groove of the lower cover plate that faces the upper cover plate is correspondingly attached to the flat surface of the upper cover plate to close the groove opening and form an air duct. The bottom of the groove of the lower cover plate has an air inlet and an air outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, a filter is installed inside the air duct. The filter is inserted into the air duct between the air inlet and the air outlet. The filter is detachably installed on the upper cover plate and / or the lower cover plate via a rotating shaft structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the groove of the lower cover plate includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other, the filter includes a filter frame and a filter screen mounted on the filter frame, the two ends of the filter frame are fitted with the first sidewall and the second sidewall of the groove of the lower cover plate on the opposite side, and the top of the filter frame is fitted with the upper surface of the upper cover plate on the opposite side.

[0014] Furthermore, a portion of the upper surface of the cover plate is recessed upwards to form a receiving groove with an open lower end. The upper end of the filter frame is inserted into the receiving groove and fits against the side wall and bottom of the receiving groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper cover plate is provided with a downward-opening groove, and the grooves of the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are matched to close the opening to form an air duct;

[0016] The groove of the top cover plate includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the filter frame are fitted with the first sidewall and the second sidewall of the groove of the opposite side of the top cover plate. A receiving groove is formed at the bottom of the groove of the top cover plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the inside of the dispensing box has at least one dispensing chamber, and a baffle plate covers part of the open portion of the dispensing chamber. The baffle plate has a hollowed-out section, which is arranged vertically opposite to the air inlet of the air duct.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing device to achieve gas exchange between the inside of the garment processing drum and the outside atmosphere.

[0019] A garment processing device includes a garment processing drum and an additive dispensing device as described above, wherein one end of an air duct is connected to the interior of the garment processing drum.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0021] 1. In this invention, external air flows into the air duct through the delivery box, and fresh air is introduced into the interior of the clothing processing drum through the air duct, or the air inside the clothing processing drum flows into the interior of the delivery box through the air duct, and is then discharged to the outside through the delivery box, thereby realizing gas exchange between the interior of the clothing processing drum and the external atmosphere.

[0022] 2. In this invention, the hollow part on the shield plate is arranged vertically opposite to the air inlet of the air duct, so that the aromatic substances generated by the evaporation of the fragrance agent pass through the hollow part and enter the air duct, thereby fumigate the clothes treatment drum and the clothes inside, quickly remove the odor substances inside the clothes treatment drum, and improve the washing and care effect of the clothes.

[0023] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an additive dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an additive dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper cover plate in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the upper cover plate in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Sectional view along the BB direction;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower cover plate in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shielding plate in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 and Figure 10 These are schematic diagrams of the water storage boxes at different angles in embodiments of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 11 and Figure 12 These are exploded views of the water storage boxes at different angles in embodiments of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0036] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of a section at point D;

[0037] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 16 This is a top view of the cover in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A sectional view along the EE direction.

[0040] In the picture:

[0041] 1. Dispensing box; 11. Baffle plate; 12. Cutout section;

[0042] 2. Cover plate; 21. Upper cover plate; 211. Groove; 212. Receiving groove; 22. Lower cover plate; 221. Groove; 222. Mounting groove; 2221. Shaft hole; 2222. Mounting hole; 23. Air inlet; 24. Air outlet; 25. Filter; 251. Filter frame; 252. Filter screen; 253. Shaft seat; 254. Support seat; 26. Mounting shaft; 261. First mounting shaft; 262. Second mounting shaft; 27. Air outlet duct;

[0043] 3. Water storage box; 31. Through hole; 32. Air outlet; 33. Boss; 331. Drainage groove; 332. Drainage hole; 333. Notch; 334. Notch; 34. Filter; 341. Filter frame; 342. Filter screen; 343. Positioning post; 35. Limiting block; 36. Drain outlet;

[0044] 4. Cover; 41. Receiving cavity; 42. Air inlet; 43. Guide channel; 431. Guide wall.

[0045] 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

[0046] 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.

[0047] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "longitudinal", "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 limitations on this invention.

[0048] 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.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the present invention provides an additive dispensing device, including a dispensing box 1, a cover plate 2 installed on the top of the dispensing box 1, a hollow cavity formed inside the cover plate 2, an air duct provided inside the hollow cavity, one end of the air duct being connected to the inside of the dispensing box 1 and the other end being connected to the outside of the dispensing box 1.

[0050] Through the aforementioned additive dispensing device, external air flows into the air duct through the dispensing box 1, and then fresh air is introduced into the interior of the clothing treatment drum through the air duct. Alternatively, air inside the clothing treatment drum flows into the dispensing box 1 through the air duct, and then is discharged to the outside through the dispensing box 1. This achieves gas exchange between the interior and exterior air of the clothing treatment drum, removes odors from the interior of the clothing treatment drum, and improves the user experience.

[0051] Example 1

[0052] like Figure 2 , Figures 3 to 7 As shown, an additive dispensing device is provided in this embodiment of the invention. The air duct has an air inlet 23 and an air outlet 24. The air inlet 23 of the air duct is connected to the inside of the dispensing box 1, and the air outlet 24 of the air duct is connected to the outside of the dispensing box 1.

[0053] In this embodiment, the air inlet 23 of the air duct is connected to the interior of the delivery box 1, so that the air duct is connected to the outside atmosphere. The outside atmosphere flows into the air duct through the air inlet 23, and then fresh air is introduced into the interior of the clothing processing equipment through the air outlet 24 to replace the air inside the clothing processing equipment.

[0054] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the cover plate 2 includes an upper cover plate 21 and a lower cover plate 22 that are interlocked with each other. Both the upper cover plate 21 and the lower cover plate 22 are provided with grooves with openings facing each other. The grooves 211 of the upper cover plate 21 and 221 of the lower cover plate 22 cooperate to close the openings and form an air duct. The bottom of the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 is provided with an air inlet 23 and an air outlet 24.

[0055] In this embodiment, the upper cover plate 21 and the lower cover plate 22 are interlocked to form a hollow cavity. The interior of the hollow cavity is provided with a water inlet channel for injecting water into the dispensing box 1, while the air duct is closed to prevent gas flowing into the air duct from flowing into the interior of the water inlet channel.

[0056] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, a filter 25 is installed inside the air duct. The filter 25 is inserted into the air duct between the air inlet 23 and the air outlet 24. The filter 25 is detachably installed on the upper cover plate 21 and / or the lower cover plate 22 via a rotating shaft structure.

[0057] In this embodiment, a filter 25 is installed inside the air duct. The filter 25 filters the external air flowing into the air duct to prevent dust, lint and other impurities in the external air from entering the interior of the clothing processing drum through the air outlet 24 of the air duct and causing pollution inside the clothing processing drum.

[0058] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed opposite to each other. The filter 25 includes a filter frame 251 and a filter screen 252 installed on the filter frame 251. The two ends of the filter frame 251 are attached to the first sidewall and the second sidewall of the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 on the opposite side, and the top of the filter frame 251 is attached to the upper surface of the upper cover plate 21 on the opposite side.

[0059] In this embodiment, the filter frame 251 is attached to the upper cover plate 21 and the lower cover plate 22, so that the gas inside the air duct flows into the clothing processing drum after being filtered by the filter 25, thus preventing dust, lint and other impurities in the external atmosphere from contaminating the clothing processing drum and the clothes inside.

[0060] Preferably, the filter screen 252 is perpendicular to the gas flow direction inside the air duct, which increases the contact area between the filter screen 252 and the gas and enhances the filtration effect.

[0061] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom of the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 is recessed downward to form an open mounting groove 222 at the upper end. The lower end of the filter frame 251 is provided with a shaft seat 253. The side walls of the shaft seat 253 and the mounting groove 222 are respectively provided with shaft holes for the mounting shaft 26 to pass through, so that the filter 25 is connected to the lower cover plate 22.

[0062] In this embodiment, the filter 25 is mounted on the upper cover plate 21 and / or the lower cover plate 22 via a rotating shaft structure, thereby enabling the filter 25 to be detachably connected to the cover plate 2. This allows the user to disassemble or install the filter 25 themselves, facilitating the user's cleaning or replacement of the filter 25 and further enhancing the user's satisfaction.

[0063] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom end of the bearing seat 253 is embedded in the mounting groove 222 and fits against the bottom of the mounting groove 222 so that the filter 25 can fully filter the gas inside the air duct.

[0064] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the mounting groove 222 has two oppositely arranged side walls, and the two ends of the bearing seat 253 are respectively detachably fixedly connected to the opposite side wall of the mounting groove 222 via a rotating shaft structure.

[0065] In this embodiment, a shaft hole 2221 is provided on the side wall of the mounting groove 222. The shaft hole 2221 includes a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole respectively provided on the two side walls of the mounting groove 222. The two ends of the shaft seat 253 are respectively provided with a first mounting shaft 261 and a second mounting shaft 262 passing through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole respectively.

[0066] Preferably, the first mounting shaft 261 is integrally connected to the shaft seat 253, and the second mounting shaft 262 is movably connected to the shaft seat 253. The filter 25 is pre-fixed to the lower cover plate 22 through the first mounting shaft 261, and the filter 25 is detachably fixed to the lower cover plate 22 through the second mounting shaft 262.

[0067] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the filter 25 also includes a support base 254 extending downward from the bottom end of the filter frame 251. The bottom of the mounting groove 222 is provided with a mounting hole 2222 for the support base 254 to be inserted into. The support base 254 passes through the mounting hole 2222 and is placed between the dispensing box 1 and the lower cover plate 22.

[0068] In this embodiment, by providing a support base 254, it is convenient for users to disassemble or install the filter 25, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the filter 25 and facilitating the cleaning or replacement of the filter 25 by users.

[0069] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, a portion of the upper surface of the upper cover plate 21 is recessed upward to form a receiving groove 212 with an open lower end. The upper end of the filter frame 251 is inserted into the receiving groove 212 and fits against the side wall and bottom of the receiving groove 212.

[0070] In this embodiment, the filter frame 251 is attached to the side wall and bottom of the receiving groove 212 to ensure that the gas inside the air duct flows into the interior of the clothing processing drum after being fully filtered by the filter 25.

[0071] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper cover plate 21 is provided with a downward-opening groove. The groove 211 of the upper cover plate 21 and the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 cooperate to close the opening and form an air duct. The groove 211 of the upper cover plate 21 includes a first side wall and a second side wall that are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the filter frame 251 are attached to the first side wall and the second side wall of the groove 211 of the upper cover plate 21 on the opposite side. A receiving groove 212 is formed at the bottom of the groove 211 of the upper cover plate 21, so that the upper end of the filter frame 251 is embedded in the groove 211 of the upper cover plate 21 and partially embedded in the receiving groove 212, thereby improving the sealing of the air duct and allowing the gas inside the air duct to be fully filtered.

[0072] Through the aforementioned additive dispensing device, the filter 25 filters the external air flowing into the air duct, preventing dust, lint, and other impurities in the external air from entering the interior of the garment processing drum through the air outlet 24 of the air duct and causing contamination inside the garment processing drum. The filter 25 is mounted on the upper cover plate 21 and / or the lower cover plate 22 via a rotating shaft structure, allowing users to disassemble or install the filter 25 themselves, making it convenient to clean or replace the filter 25.

[0073] Example 2

[0074] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is that the cover plate 2 includes an upper cover plate 21 and a lower cover plate 22 that are interlocked. The lower cover plate 22 is provided with an upward-opening groove. The side of the upper cover plate 21 that is interlocked with the lower cover plate 22 is a flat surface. The side wall of the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 that is facing the upper cover plate 21 is correspondingly attached to the flat surface of the upper cover plate 21 to close the groove opening and form an air duct. The bottom of the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 is provided with an air inlet 23 and an air outlet 24.

[0075] In this embodiment, the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 fits into the upper surface of the upper cover plate 21 to form an air duct, which facilitates the assembly of the lower cover plate 22 and the upper cover plate 21, reduces the assembly difficulty, and at the same time ensures the airtightness of the air duct.

[0076] In this embodiment, a portion of the upper surface of the upper cover plate 21 is recessed upward to form a receiving groove 212 with an open lower end. The upper end of the filter frame 251 is inserted into the receiving groove 212 and fits against the side wall and bottom of the receiving groove 212, so that the gas in the air duct flows to the air outlet 24 of the air duct after being filtered by the filter screen 252.

[0077] With the additive dispensing device described above, the groove 221 of the lower cover plate 22 fits into the upper surface of the upper cover plate 21 to form an air duct, reducing the difficulty of assembling the upper cover plate 21 and the lower cover plate 22. The upper end of the filter frame 251 is embedded in the receiving groove 212, improving the airtightness of the air duct and allowing the gas inside the air duct to be fully filtered.

[0078] Example 3

[0079] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment is a further limitation of the above embodiments one and two. The inside of the dispensing box 1 is at least one dispensing cavity. Part of the open portion of the dispensing cavity is covered by a baffle plate 11. The baffle plate 11 is provided with a hollow part 12. The hollow part 12 is arranged vertically opposite to the air inlet 23 of the air duct.

[0080] With the additive dispensing device described above, the perforated part 12 on the baffle plate 11 is positioned vertically opposite to the air inlet 23 of the air duct, so that the aromatic substances generated by the evaporation of the fragrance agent pass through the perforated part 12 and out into the air duct, thereby fumigate the clothes treatment drum and the clothes inside, and quickly remove the odor substances inside the clothes treatment drum.

[0081] Example 4

[0082] like Figure 1 , Figures 9 to 17 As shown, an additive dispensing device is provided in this embodiment of the invention, including a hollow water storage box 3. The bottom of the water storage box 3 is provided with an air duct. One end of the air duct is connected to the inside of the water storage box 3, and the other end of the air duct is connected to the outside of the water storage box 3.

[0083] In this embodiment, external air flows into the air duct through the water storage box 3, and then fresh air is introduced into the interior of the clothes processing drum through the air duct, or the air inside the clothes processing drum flows into the water storage box 3 through the air duct, and then the air inside the clothes processing drum is discharged to the outside, so as to realize the gas exchange between the interior of the clothes processing drum and the external atmosphere, remove the odor inside the clothes processing drum, and improve the user experience.

[0084] The air duct has an air inlet 42 that communicates with the outside of the water storage box 3. The bottom of the water storage box 3 is provided with a through hole 31. The air inlet 42 of the air duct is connected to the inside of the water storage box 3 through the through hole 31. The side wall of the water storage box 3 is provided with an air outlet 32 ​​that communicates with the inside of the water storage box 3.

[0085] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom of the water storage box 3 is provided with a cover 4, and the inside of the cover 4 is formed with a receiving cavity 41 with an opening at the top. The water storage box 3 and the cover 4 cooperate to close the opening of the receiving cavity 41 to form an air duct. One end of the cover 4 is provided with an air inlet 42 of the air duct.

[0086] In this embodiment, the water storage box 3 and the cover 4 cooperate to close the opening of the receiving cavity 41 to form an air duct, so that the air duct is closed relative to the outside world, avoiding the leakage of air flowing into the air duct and causing the spread of odor substances inside the clothes processing drum, which would affect the user's experience.

[0087] like Figure 15 As shown, in this embodiment, the receiving cavity 41 is an inverted cone or inverted frustum shape with a radial dimension that gradually narrows from top to bottom, and an air inlet 42 for the air duct is provided at the lowest point of the inverted cone or inverted frustum shape.

[0088] In this embodiment, the air inlet 42 of the air duct is located at the lowest point of the inverted cone or inverted frustum shape, which is conducive to the air in the clothing processing drum flowing into the air duct through the air inlet 42 and then flowing into the interior of the water storage box 3 through the bottom through hole 31, and finally being discharged into the outside through the air outlet 32 ​​on the side wall of the water storage box 3.

[0089] Preferably, the receiving cavity 41 formed inside the cover 4 is an inverted isosceles triangle that gradually slopes towards the center from the left and right sides. The air inlet 42 is located at the lowest point of the inverted isosceles triangle so that the air flowing into the air duct from the clothes handling tube forms a vortex airflow at the air inlet 42, which is more conducive to the rapid flow of air to the through hole 31 and avoids the gas from accumulating at the bottom of the receiving cavity 41.

[0090] like Figures 15 to 17 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 41 is recessed downward on the side near the air inlet 42 of the air duct to form a guide groove 43. The guide groove 43 has a guide wall 431 that is disposed opposite to the air inlet 42 of the air duct. The guide wall 431 extends upward at an angle away from the air inlet 42 of the air duct.

[0091] In this embodiment, the guide wall 431 of the drainage channel 331 extends upward at an angle away from the air inlet 42 of the air duct. That is, the guide wall 431 of the drainage channel 331 extends at an angle along the airflow direction inside the air duct, causing the air inside the garment processing drum to flow upward along the first side of the drainage channel 331. This prevents air from accumulating at the bottom of the air duct, especially preventing odor substances from accumulating at the bottom of the air duct and being unable to be discharged to the outside.

[0092] In this embodiment, the bottom of the water storage box 3 and the inside of the cover 4 are both formed with openings facing each other. The receiving cavity at the bottom of the water storage box 3 and the receiving cavity 41 inside the cover 4 cooperate to close the opening to form an air duct, thereby increasing the space above the air duct, so that the air inside the clothes processing drum can quickly flow into the air duct and move upward through the through hole 31 at the bottom of the water storage box 3 into the interior of the water storage box 3.

[0093] Alternatively, the inside of the cover 4 has a cavity 41 with an open top. The side of the water storage box 3 facing the cover 4 is flat. The opening end of the cavity 41 inside the cover 4 is bent outward to form a flange. The flange corresponds to and fits against the side of the water storage box 3 facing the cover 4 to close the opening of the cavity 41 and form an air duct. This facilitates the assembly of the water storage box 3 and the cover 4 and ensures the airtightness of the air duct.

[0094] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the air duct extends from the front end of the bottom of the water storage box 3 to the rear end of the bottom of the water storage box 3 to form a long strip-shaped air duct extending along the length of the water storage box 3, so that the gas inside the air duct flows from front to back and finally the gas is discharged into the outside, avoiding direct contact between the user and the odorous substances in the gas, which would cause the user discomfort.

[0095] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the air inlet 42, through hole 31 and air outlet 32 ​​are arranged sequentially from front to back. The axis of the air outlet 32 ​​is set higher than the axis of the air inlet 42, which is conducive to the rapid flow of odor substances with a lower density than air inside the air duct toward the rear air outlet 32.

[0096] like Figures 15 to 17 As shown, in this embodiment, the radial dimension of the receiving cavity 41 formed inside the cover 4 gradually increases from front to back, so as to avoid gas accumulating above the through hole 31 and causing excessive local pressure in the air duct.

[0097] Through the aforementioned additive dispensing device, the interior of the clothing treatment drum is connected to the interior of the water storage box 3 via an air duct, allowing the air inside the clothing treatment drum to flow into the interior of the water storage box 3 via the air duct, and then be discharged to the outside through the air outlet 32 ​​on the side wall of the water storage box 3, thereby allowing the odor substances inside the clothing treatment drum to be quickly discharged.

[0098] Example 5

[0099] like Figure 10 , Figures 12 to 14 As shown, this embodiment is a further limitation of the above embodiment four. The interior of the water storage box 3 is provided with an upwardly protruding boss 33. A portion of the top of the boss 33 is recessed downward to form a drainage groove 331. An air outlet 32 ​​is provided on the side wall of the water storage box 3, and a drainage hole 332 communicating with the air outlet 32 ​​is provided on the side wall of the drainage groove 331.

[0100] In this embodiment, the air inside the air duct flows into the water storage box 3 through the through hole 31. The air inside the water storage box 3 further flows toward the drainage hole 332 on the side wall of the drainage groove 331, and finally is discharged into the outside through the air outlet 32, thereby realizing the ventilation of the clothing treatment tube.

[0101] like Figure 10 , Figures 12 to 14 As shown, in this embodiment, the drainage channel 331 is a pressed channel with a notch 333. The air duct is connected to the drainage channel 331 through the notch 333. The notch 333 and the drainage hole 332 are arranged opposite to each other at both ends of the drainage channel 331. The bottom of the drainage channel 331 is an upwardly inclined slope.

[0102] In this embodiment, the air inside the water storage box 3 flows into the drainage groove 331 through the opening 333. The bottom of the drainage groove 331 is an upwardly sloping surface, which is conducive to the upward flow of air along the bottom of the drainage groove 331, and especially conducive to the rapid discharge of odor substances with low density through the drainage hole 332.

[0103] like Figure 10 , Figures 12 to 14 As shown, in this embodiment, a filter 34 is provided inside the drainage channel 331, and the filter 34 is detachably installed on the side wall of the drainage channel 331 via a rotating shaft structure.

[0104] In this embodiment, the filter 34 is installed on the side wall of the diversion groove 331 via a rotating shaft structure, so as to realize the detachable connection between the filter 34 and the side wall of the diversion groove 331, which makes it convenient for users to replace or clean the filter 34 regularly. The filter 34 filters the air flowing into the water storage box 3 through the air duct, preventing dust, lint and other impurities in the air from clogging the diversion hole 332 and causing the air inside the clothes processing drum to be unable to be discharged through the air duct.

[0105] like Figure 10 , Figures 12 to 14As shown, in this embodiment, the filter 34 includes a filter frame 341 and a filter screen 342 installed on the filter frame 341. The two ends of the filter frame 341 are respectively attached to the side walls of the flow channel 331 on the opposite side, and the bottom end of the filter frame 341 is attached to the bottom of the flow channel 331. The filter screen 342 filters the air to prevent air from flowing out from both ends of the filter frame 341 and causing the flow holes 332 to become blocked.

[0106] like Figure 10 and Figure 13 As shown, in this embodiment, the filter frame 341 is provided with positioning posts 343 extending toward the side wall of the opposite side drainage groove 331 at both ends. The side wall of the drainage groove 331 is provided with notches 334 for the opposite side positioning posts 343 to be inserted, so that the filter 34 can be detachably installed on the side wall of the drainage groove 331.

[0107] like Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, a limiting block 35 that abuts against the filter 34 is provided in the flow channel 331. The filter 34 and the limiting block 35 are arranged sequentially along the air flow direction so that the filter 34 is firmly installed in the flow channel 331 and the filter 34 is prevented from becoming loose due to the airflow.

[0108] With the above-mentioned additive dispensing device, the filter 34 is detachably installed on the side wall of the diversion channel 331 via a rotating shaft structure, which makes it convenient for users to replace or clean the filter 34. At the same time, the filter 34 filters the air flowing into the water storage box 3 through the air duct, preventing dust, lint and other impurities in the air from clogging the diversion hole 332.

[0109] Example 6

[0110] This invention also provides a garment processing device, including a garment processing drum and an additive dispensing device as described in any one of embodiments one to three, wherein one end of an air duct is connected to the interior of the garment processing drum.

[0111] In this embodiment, the air inlet 23 of the air duct is connected to the inside of the dispensing box 1, and the air outlet 24 of the air duct is connected to the inside of the clothing processing drum via the air outlet pipe 27. External air flows into the air duct through the dispensing box 1, and the gas inside the air inlet is filtered by the filter 25 and then flows into the inside of the clothing processing drum, thereby realizing gas exchange between the external air and the inside of the clothing processing drum, thereby removing odor substances inside the clothing processing drum.

[0112] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the additive dispensing device also includes a water storage box 3. The dispensing box 1 is removable and located inside the water storage box 3. The top of the water storage box 3 is provided with a cover plate 2. A hollow cavity is formed inside the cover plate 2. The hollow cavity is provided with a water inlet channel for injecting water into the dispensing box 1. The air duct is closed on one side of the water inlet channel to prevent gas flowing into the air duct from flowing into the water inlet channel.

[0113] In this embodiment, the baffle plate 11 is provided with a hollow part 12, which is arranged vertically opposite to the air inlet 23 of the air duct, so that the aromatic substances generated by the evaporation of the fragrance agent enter the air duct through the hollow part 12 and then enter the interior of the clothing treatment drum, so as to better remove the odor inside the clothing treatment drum and at the same time, enhance the fragrance of the clothes.

[0114] Through the aforementioned clothing processing equipment, the air duct is connected to the outside atmosphere. Outside air flows into the air duct through the air inlet 23, and then fresh air is introduced into the clothing processing equipment through the air outlet 24 to replace the air inside the clothing processing equipment, remove odors inside the clothing processing equipment, and improve the user experience.

[0115] Example 7

[0116] This invention also provides a garment processing device, including a garment processing drum and an additive dispensing device as described in either embodiment four or five, wherein one end of an air duct is connected to the interior of the garment processing drum.

[0117] In this embodiment, the air inlet 42 of the air duct is connected to the inside of the clothes processing drum, and the air duct is connected to the inside of the water storage box 3 through the through hole 31. The side wall of the water storage box 3 is provided with an air outlet 32 ​​that is connected to the inside of the water storage box 3, so that the gas inside the clothes processing drum flows into the air duct under the action of the driving component, and then flows into the inside of the water storage box 3 and is discharged into the outside through the air outlet 32.

[0118] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the additive dispensing device includes a dispensing box 1 that can be pulled out and installed in the water storage box 3. The dispensing box 1 has at least one dispensing cavity. A cover plate 2 is installed on the top of the dispensing box 1. A hollow cavity is formed inside the cover plate 2. A water inlet channel for water to enter the dispensing cavity is provided in the hollow cavity. The dispensing cavity is connected to the interior of the water storage box 3. The bottom of the water storage box 3 is provided with a drain port 36 that is connected to the clothing treatment tube.

[0119] Through the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the inside of the clothing processing drum is connected to the air inlet 42 of the air duct, and the air duct is connected to the air outlet 32 ​​on the side wall of the water storage box 3, so that the gas inside the clothing processing drum flows into the air duct and is put into the outside through the air outlet 32, thereby realizing the gas exchange between the inside of the clothing processing drum and the outside atmosphere.

Claims

1. An additive dispensing device, comprising a dispensing box, a cover plate installed on the top of the dispensing box, and a hollow cavity formed inside the cover plate, characterized in that: The hollow chamber has an internal air duct, one end of which is connected to the inside of the dispensing box and the other end of which is connected to the outside of the dispensing box. The cover plate includes an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate that interlock with each other. Both the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate have grooves with opposite openings. The grooves of the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are matched to close the openings to form the air duct. A filter is installed inside the air duct. The filter is inserted into the air duct between the air inlet and the air outlet. The filter is detachably installed on the upper cover plate and / or the lower cover plate via a rotating shaft structure. The groove of the lower cover plate includes a first side wall and a second side wall that are opposite to each other. The filter includes a filter frame and a filter screen installed on the filter frame. The two ends of the filter frame are attached to the first side wall and the second side wall of the groove of the opposite lower cover plate. The top of the filter frame is attached to the upper surface of the opposite upper cover plate. A portion of the upper surface of the upper cover plate is recessed upward to form a receiving groove with an open lower end. The upper end of the filter frame is inserted into the receiving groove and is attached to the side wall and bottom of the receiving groove.

2. The additive dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct has an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet of the air duct is connected to the inside of the dispensing box, and the air outlet of the air duct is connected to the outside of the dispensing box.

3. The additive dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the groove on the lower cover plate has an air inlet and an air outlet.

4. The additive dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover plate includes an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate that interlock with each other. The lower cover plate has an upward-opening groove. The side of the upper cover plate that interlocks with the lower cover plate is a flat surface. The side wall of the groove of the lower cover plate that faces the upper cover plate is correspondingly attached to the flat surface of the upper cover plate to close the groove opening and form an air duct. The bottom of the groove of the lower cover plate has an air inlet and an air outlet.

5. The additive dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper cover plate has a downward-opening groove, and the grooves of the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are matched to close the opening and form an air duct; The groove of the top cover plate includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the filter frame are fitted with the first sidewall and the second sidewall of the groove of the opposite side of the top cover plate. A receiving groove is formed at the bottom of the groove of the top cover plate.

6. An additive dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The dispensing box has at least one dispensing chamber inside. Part of the open portion of the dispensing chamber is covered by a baffle plate. The baffle plate has a perforated section, which is positioned vertically opposite to the air inlet of the air duct.

7. A garment processing device, comprising a garment processing drum, characterized in that: It also includes any one of the additive dispensing devices described in 1 to 6, wherein one end of the air duct is connected to the interior of the garment processing drum.

8. The garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The air inlet of the air duct is connected to the inside of the clothes processing drum. The air duct is connected to the inside of the water storage box through the through hole. The side wall of the water storage box is provided with an air outlet that is connected to the inside of the water storage box. The gas inside the clothes processing drum flows into the air duct under the action of the drive component, then flows into the inside of the water storage box, and is discharged to the outside through the air outlet.

9. The garment processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The additive dispensing device includes a dispensing box that can be pulled out and installed inside a water storage box, and the dispensing box has at least one dispensing chamber.

10. The garment processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cover plate installed on the top of the dispensing box forms a hollow cavity inside, and the hollow cavity is provided with a water inlet channel for water to enter the dispensing cavity. The dispensing cavity is connected to the interior of the water storage box, and the bottom of the water storage box is provided with a drain port connected to the clothing treatment tube.

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