Dispenser, detergent box assembly, and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This application discloses a dispenser, a detergent dispenser assembly, and a laundry treatment device. The dispenser includes a dispensing area and a filtration area, with the filtration area located on one side of the dispensing area. One end of the filtration area has an inlet area corresponding to the circulating water, and the bottom of the filtration area near the inlet area is higher than the bottom of the filtration area away from the inlet area. In the dispenser, detergent dispenser assembly, and laundry treatment device of this application, because the bottom of the filtration area near the inlet area is higher than the bottom of the filtration area away from the inlet area, the circulating water entering the filtration area from the inlet area can flow from high to low along the bottom of the filtration area towards the part away from the inlet area. This allows the water to smoothly enter the outlet and carries accumulated microparticles away from the inlet area, thereby achieving smooth circulation, extending the service life of the filter, enabling the filter to collect more microparticles, and reducing the frequency of filter cleaning or replacement by the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of laundry technology, and more specifically, to a dispenser, detergent cartridge assembly, and garment handling equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines and other laundry detergents are common household cleaning appliances. During the washing process, the resulting wash water often contains microparticles that are difficult for the body to break down in nature. Directly discharging this wash water can cause these microparticles to enter the environment and pollute it. Some current laundry detergents have filters at the outlet to remove at least some of these microparticles. However, over time, the amount of microparticles accumulating in the filter increases and becomes unevenly distributed. This uneven accumulation inevitably hinders the efficiency of the circulating water filtration, reducing the filter's lifespan and requiring frequent inspection or replacement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a dispenser, a detergent dispenser assembly, and a laundry treatment device, at least for addressing the problem of how to filter wash water to reduce contamination.

[0004] The dispenser provided in this application includes a dispensing area and a filtering area. The filtering area is located on one side of the dispensing area. One side of the filtering area is provided with a water inlet area corresponding to the washing water to be filtered. The bottom of the filtering area near the water inlet area is higher than the bottom of the filtering area away from the water inlet area.

[0005] In some implementations, the bottom of the filter zone slopes downward in the direction from near the water inlet zone to away from the water inlet zone.

[0006] In some implementations, the bottom of the dispensing area slopes downward in the direction from the dispensing area to the filtering area.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bottom of the dispensing area is sealed, the bottom of the filtering area is provided with a through hole, a stop plate is provided between the dispensing area and the filtering area, and the stop plate is provided with a connecting hole for connecting the dispensing area and the filtering area.

[0008] The detergent dispenser assembly provided in this application includes a detergent dispenser, a dispenser as described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments, and a filter. The detergent dispenser has a cavity, and its peripheral wall has an inlet, an outlet, and a circulating water inlet, all communicating with the cavity. The dispenser is removably installed in the cavity; the dispensing area corresponds to and communicates with the inlet; the filtration area communicates with both the circulating water inlet and the outlet; the filter is installed within the filtration area and is used to filter the circulating water entering the filtration area from the circulating water inlet.

[0009] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser has an opening for the dispenser to be pulled out, and the circulating water inlet is located on the side wall of the detergent dispenser opposite to the opening.

[0010] In some embodiments, the peripheral wall of the detergent box is further provided with an anti-clogging port communicating with the cavity. The anti-clogging port is higher than the circulating water inlet and is used to allow the circulating water to enter the filtration zone.

[0011] In some embodiments, the outlet includes at least two sub-outlets, wherein at least one sub-outlet is equipped with a flow detection device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the filter includes a flexible filter bag and a fixed nozzle at the inlet of the filter bag, the filter being detachably installed in the filtration zone via the fixed nozzle.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fixed nozzle is connected to the circulating water inlet, the filter bag is provided with multiple water outlet holes, the circulating water enters the filter bag through the fixed nozzle, and the water outlet holes are used for the filtered circulating water to pass through to enter the water outlet.

[0014] The garment processing equipment provided in this application includes a housing, a drum assembly located within the housing, a detergent dispenser assembly according to any of the above embodiments, and a circulation pump located within the housing. The drum assembly has a washing chamber. The outlet of the detergent dispenser assembly is connected to the washing chamber. The circulation pump is connected to both the washing chamber and the circulating water inlet.

[0015] In the dispenser, detergent box assembly, and laundry treatment device of this application, since the bottom of the filter zone near the water inlet is higher than the bottom of the filter zone away from the water inlet, the washing water to be filtered entering the filter zone from the water inlet can flow from high to low along the bottom of the filter zone to the part away from the water inlet. This allows the water to smoothly enter the outlet and carries the accumulated microparticles to accumulate in the direction away from the water inlet, thereby smoothly realizing circulation, improving the service life of the filter, enabling the filter to collect more microparticles, and reducing the number of times the user cleans or replaces the filter.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the dispenser according to some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional assembly structure diagram of a detergent box assembly according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a planar structural schematic diagram of a detergent dispenser assembly according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a detergent box assembly according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded perspective view of a detergent dispenser assembly according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of another part of the detergent box assembly according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the filter of the detergent cartridge assembly according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the filter of the detergent cartridge assembly according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to certain embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to certain embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of this application, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "thickness," "upper," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. In one example, they can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction between two elements.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a dispenser 30. The dispenser 30 includes a dispensing area 31 and a filtering area 32. The filtering area 32 is located on one side 312 of the dispensing area 31. One end 324 of the filtering area 32 is provided with an inlet area 320 for the washing water to be filtered. The bottom 322 of the filtering area 32, the portion near the inlet area 320, is higher than the portion of the bottom 322 of the filtering area 32 that is far from the inlet area 320.

[0032] In the distributor 30 of this embodiment, since the portion of the bottom 322 of the filter zone 32 near the water inlet zone 320 is higher than the portion of the bottom 322 of the filter zone 32 away from the water inlet zone 320, the washing water to be filtered entering the filter zone 32 from the water inlet zone 320 can flow from high to low along the bottom 322 of the filter zone 32 to the portion away from the water inlet zone 320, thereby allowing the water to smoothly enter the outlet 212. Figure 4 As shown), and drives the accumulated microparticles to accumulate in a direction away from the inlet area 320, thereby smoothly achieving circulation and improving the filter 10 ( Figure 4 The extended service life (as shown) allows the filter 10 to collect more microparticles, reducing the number of times the user needs to clean or replace the filter 10.

[0033] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please see Figures 2 to 4 This application provides a detergent dispenser assembly 100, which includes a detergent dispenser 20, a dispenser 30, and a filter 10. The filter 10 is detachably installed in the dispenser 30, and the dispenser 30 and the filter 10 are together retractably disposed within the detergent dispenser 20.

[0035] Please refer to the following: Figures 4 to 6 Specifically, the detergent dispenser 20 has a cavity 21, and the peripheral wall of the detergent dispenser 20 has an inlet 211, an outlet 212, and a circulating water inlet 213, all of which are connected to the cavity 21. Specifically, the inlet 211, outlet 212, and circulating water inlet 213 are all connected to the cavity 21, meaning that the inlet 211, outlet 212, and circulating water inlet 213 are all connected to the cavity 21.

[0036] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the peripheral wall of the detergent dispenser 20 includes a side wall 201, a top 202, and a bottom 203. In one embodiment, a water inlet 211 is disposed at the top 202, a water outlet 212 is disposed at the bottom 203, and a circulating water inlet 213 is disposed at the side wall 201.

[0037] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser 20 is provided with an opening 214 for the dispenser 30 to be pulled out, through which the dispenser 30 can be inserted into or pulled out of the cavity 21. Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 When detergent needs to be added, the dispenser 30 can be pulled out of the cavity 21 so that the dispenser 30 is at least partially exposed outside the housing 200, so that the user can easily add detergent to the dispenser 30.

[0038] Please see Figure 4In one embodiment, the detergent dispenser 20 further includes a water inlet pipe 231. The top 202 includes a water inlet chamber 232, which communicates with a water inlet 211. The water inlet pipe 231 is connected to an external water source. After the user adds detergent to the dispenser 30, the dispenser 30 is pushed back into the cavity 21. The external water source injects water into the water inlet pipe 231. The injected water flows through the water inlet chamber 232 to the water inlet 211, and then enters the dispenser 30 inside the cavity 21 from the water inlet 211 to flush the detergent in the dispenser 30 into the water outlet 212. The detergent-containing water enters an external device from the water outlet 212, and the external device can use the detergent-containing water for washing. The detergent-containing water in the external device can re-enter the detergent dispenser assembly 100 from the circulating water inlet 213 to form circulating water.

[0039] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, there may be only one water outlet 212, which may be located at the bottom 203 of the detergent dispenser 20 and near the opening 214. Specifically, the water outlet 212 may be located at the lowest point of the bottom 203 of the detergent dispenser 20. In this way, both the rinsing water containing detergent after being rinsed through the inlet 211 and the circulating water after passing through the filter 10 can quickly flow to the lowest water outlet 212 to improve circulation efficiency and thus improve cleaning efficiency.

[0040] In other embodiments, the outlet 212 may include at least two sub-outlets, such as two sub-outlets, namely a main outlet and an auxiliary outlet (not shown in the figure), wherein the main outlet is the same as the outlet 212 in the above embodiments. Figure 4 As shown, the main outlet can be located at the bottom 203 of the detergent dispenser 20 and near the opening 214, with the main outlet situated at the lowest point of the bottom 203 of the detergent dispenser 20. This allows both the rinsing water containing detergent after passing through the inlet 211 and the circulating water after passing through the filter 10 to quickly flow to the lowest point of the main outlet, improving circulation efficiency and thus cleaning efficiency. A secondary outlet can also be located at the bottom 203 of the detergent dispenser 20 and near the filter zone 32. This secondary outlet is used to install a flow detection device and can be connected to the main outlet via a pipe located outside the detergent dispenser 20. The flow detection device monitors the flow rate of water falling from the filter zone 32, thereby detecting whether the filter zone 32 is clogged. If clogging occurs, it can alert the user to promptly clean the impurities in the filter zone 32.

[0041] The distributor 30 can be pulled out and installed in the cavity 21. When the distributor 30 is installed in the cavity 21, a channel 215 is formed between the distributor 30 and the bottom 203 of the cavity 21. The circulating water in the distributor 30 can enter the channel 215 and then enter the outlet 212 from the channel 215.

[0042] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments, the side walls 205 and 206 on both sides of the opening 214 of the detergent dispenser 20 are respectively provided with slide rails 26, and the side walls 301 and 302 of the dispenser 30 are respectively provided with sliders 36. The slide rails 26 and sliders 36 cooperate to allow the dispenser 30 to slide relative to the detergent dispenser 20 within the cavity 21, so as to facilitate the pulling out of the dispenser 30. In other embodiments, the side walls 205 and 206 on both sides of the opening 214 of the detergent dispenser 20 may be provided with sliders, and the side walls 301 and 302 of the dispenser 30 may be provided with slide rails, which is not limited here.

[0043] In some embodiments, the dispenser 30 includes a dispensing area 31 and a filtering area 32 located on one side 312 of the dispensing area 31. The top side of the dispensing area 31 is open to receive detergent, and the top side of the filtering area 32 is open to allow the filter 10 to be placed or removed. For example, in Figure 5 In the embodiment shown, the end of the dispensing area 31 facing the opening 214 is the front end 311, and the side where the filtration area 32 is located is the rear end 312. The dispensing area 31 and the filtration area 32 are adjacent to each other. When the distributor 30 is installed in the cavity 21, the dispensing area 31 corresponds to and is connected to the inlet 211, and the filtration area 32 is connected to the circulating water inlet 213 and the outlet 212.

[0044] In one embodiment, the distributor 30 further includes a stop plate 35 disposed between the filtration zone 32 and the dispensing zone 31 to separate the filtration zone 32 and the dispensing zone 31. When the distributor 30 is located inside the cavity 21, the dispensing zone 31 corresponds to and is connected to the inlet 211, and the filtration zone 32 is connected to both the circulating water inlet 213 and the outlet 212.

[0045] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 6 The filter 10 is installed in the filter zone 32 and is used to filter the circulating water entering the filter zone 32 from the circulating water inlet 213. Water enters the dispensing zone 31 from the inlet 211, flushing the detergent in the dispensing zone 31 towards the outlet 212. The water containing detergent can then enter the washing chamber 2103. Figure 10After the items to be cleaned are washed in the chamber (as shown), the resulting wastewater containing a large number of microparticles enters the filtration zone 32 through the circulating water inlet 213, is filtered by the filter 10, and then flows back to the washing chamber 2103 through the outlet 212. This achieves water recycling while filtering out most of the lint and microparticles, preventing a large number of microparticles from being directly discharged into the environment with the washing water, thus reducing environmental pollution. The circulating water enters the detergent box 20 through the circulating water inlet 213 and exits through the outlet 212 after being filtered by the filter 10. Thus, after multiple filtrations, the microparticles in the circulating water are successively intercepted by the filter 10, reducing the number of microparticles leaving the circulating water through the outlet 212 after each filtration. This effectively filters microparticles in the circulating water, reducing microparticle pollution to the environment.

[0046] Specifically, please refer to Figure 7 The filter 10 includes a flexible filter bag 11 and a fixed nozzle 12. The flexible filter bag 11 has an inlet 111 and multiple outlet holes 112. The fixed nozzle 12 is located at the inlet 111 and is used to allow circulating water to pass through and enter the filter bag 11 from the inlet 111. The outlet holes 112 of the flexible filter bag 11 are used to block at least some of the microparticles in the circulating water and allow filtered circulating water to pass through.

[0047] The circulating water is water that enters the filter 10 multiple times. For example, the filter 10 is connected to an external device, and the circulating water flows between the filter 10 and the washing chamber 2103. Figure 10 The circulating water flows through the filter 10 (as shown). Each time the circulating water passes through filter 10, it undergoes filtration once. As the number of filtrations increases, the concentration of microparticles in the circulating water decreases. Filter 10 can also be used to filter non-circulating water; there are no restrictions on its application.

[0048] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The filter 10 in the illustrated embodiment only schematically shows the number, shape, and size of the water outlet holes 112. In other embodiments, the number and size of the water outlet holes 112 can be adjusted according to filtration requirements and are not limited herein. For example, the number of water outlet holes 112 can be 80 mesh, 100 mesh, 120 mesh, etc., and is not limited herein. Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the water outlet holes 112 are distributed throughout the flexible filter bag 11, resulting in high water discharge efficiency and allowing water to flow out in multiple directions. Figure 8 As shown, in another embodiment, a portion of the filter bag 11 is provided with a water outlet 112 to limit the location of the water outlet and the direction of the water flow impact.

[0049] Microparticles include small particles such as microplastics, for example, plastic particles with a diameter of less than 5 millimeters. Microparticles are difficult to decompose in nature, and due to their small size, they easily enter the natural water cycle. Therefore, discharging circulating water containing microparticles into nature causes significant pollution. The filter 10 of this application can filter microparticles from circulating water to reduce microparticle pollution to the environment.

[0050] When a rigid filter structure is used to filter microparticles in a fluid, the microparticles tend to accumulate at the mesh openings, resulting in lower filtration efficiency. The flexible filter bag 11, being a flexible structure, deforms during the flow of circulating water, changing the position of the outlet hole 112 relative to the external device (detergent box 20). This prevents microparticles from accumulating at the fixed position of the external device, resulting in smoother water flow.

[0051] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the fixed nozzle 12 includes a water inlet 121 and a fixing plate 122. The water inlet 121 is installed at the water inlet 111 and protrudes outside the filter bag 11. The fixing plate 122 is sleeved and installed on the water inlet 121 for connection with external devices (detergent box 20).

[0052] Please see Figures 5 to 7 The circulating water inlet 213 is located on the side wall 201 of the detergent box 20 opposite to the opening 214 and protrudes outside the cavity 21. Please refer to... Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one example, the inlet 121 of the fixed nozzle 12 can extend into the circulating water inlet 213, connecting the inlet 121 to the circulating water inlet 213. Circulating water enters the flexible filter bag 11 through the inlet 121 and flows out through the outlet 112. In another example, the inlet 121 of the fixed nozzle 12 does not extend into the circulating water inlet 213; the two only need to be aligned to form a closed channel for water flow. This also allows the inlet 121 to connect with the circulating water inlet 213, allowing circulating water to enter the flexible filter bag 11 through the inlet 121 and flow out through the outlet 112. In yet another example, the inlet 121 of the fixed nozzle 12 does not extend into the circulating water inlet 213; the two are spaced apart and connected by a pipe. This also allows the inlet 121 to connect with the circulating water inlet 213, allowing circulating water to enter the flexible filter bag 11 through the inlet 121 and flow out through the outlet 112. In some embodiments, the filtration zone 32 includes a through hole 321 communicating with the channel 215, through which circulating water flowing out of the outlet hole 112 flows into the channel 215 to enter the outlet 212 from the bottom 203 of the cavity 21.

[0053] Please continue reading. Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, one end 324 of the filtration zone 32 is provided with a mounting hole 323 corresponding to the circulating water inlet 213. The fixing plate 122 of the fixing nozzle 12 is detachably installed in the mounting hole 323, so that the filter 10 is detachably installed in the filtration zone 32. In this way, it is easy to remove the filter 10 containing microparticles. For example, if there are many microparticles in the flexible filter bag 11, the filter 10 can be removed from the filtration zone 32, the microparticles in the filter 10 can be removed and then it can be reinstalled in the filtration zone 32, or a new filter 10 can be installed in the filtration zone 32 to remove microparticles in a timely manner and prevent microparticles from clogging the water outlet 112 and hindering the circulation of circulating water.

[0054] In one embodiment, the sidewall 3231 of the mounting hole 323 is provided with a slot 3232, and the fixing plate 122 can be inserted into or pulled out of the slot 3232, so that the fixing plate 122 can be detachably installed in the mounting hole 323. The engagement structure between the fixing plate 122 and the slot 3232 is simple and the disassembly operation is convenient.

[0055] In another embodiment, the sidewall 1221 of the fixing plate 122 is provided with a slot (not shown in the figure), and the sidewall 3231 of the mounting hole 323 can be directly inserted into or pulled out of the slot, so that the fixing plate 122 can be detachably installed in the mounting hole 323. Alternatively, the sidewall 3231 of the mounting hole 323 is provided with a protrusion (not shown in the figure), the thickness of the protrusion being less than the thickness of the sidewall of the mounting hole 323, and the protrusion can be inserted into or pulled out of the slot, so that the fixing plate 122 can be detachably installed in the mounting hole 323.

[0056] In another embodiment, the sidewall 3231 of the mounting hole 323 is provided with a first thread (not shown in the figure), and the fixing plate 122 is provided with a second thread (not shown in the figure). The first thread and the second thread engage to allow the fixing plate 122 to be detachably installed in the mounting hole 323. The threaded engagement between the fixing plate 122 and the mounting hole 323 makes the connection between the fixing plate 122 and the mounting hole 323 more stable.

[0057] Please refer to [link / reference] Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, when circulating water does not enter the filter bag 11, the filter bag 11 is laid flat at the bottom 322 of the filtration zone 32; when circulating water enters the filter bag 11 through the circulating water inlet 213 and the water inlet 121, the filter bag 11 is filled with water and inflates to fill the filtration zone 32. As circulating water continues to enter the filter bag 11, water pressure is formed inside the inflated filter bag 11, and even if some of the water outlets 112 are blocked, the circulating water can be forced out from the blocked water outlets 112 under the action of water pressure, so that the circulating water can flow out of the filter bag 11 smoothly.

[0058] Please see Figure 3and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the periphery of the detergent box 20 may also be provided with an anti-clogging opening 204 corresponding to and communicating with the filter zone 32, and the anti-clogging opening 204 is located higher than the location of the circulating water inlet 213. When the microparticles in the filter bag 11 are overloaded and the circulating water cannot enter the filter bag 11 from the circulating water inlet 213, the anti-clogging opening 204 is used to allow the circulating water to enter the filter zone 32.

[0059] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, along the direction X1 from the dispensing area 31 to the filtering area 32, the portion of the bottom 313 of the dispensing area 31 near the inlet 211 is higher than the portion of the bottom 313 away from the inlet 211. This allows detergent dispensed near the inlet 211 to flow from high to low towards the portion away from the inlet 211. In one embodiment, a drain outlet 3131 is provided at the portion of the bottom 313 away from the inlet 211. The drain outlet 3131 communicates with the channel 215, allowing detergent dispensed from the inlet 211 to flow from high to low into the drain outlet 3131, enter the channel 215 from the drain outlet 3131, and exit from the outlet 212.

[0060] In another embodiment, the bottom 313 of the dispensing area 31 is a sealed structure, and the dispensing area 31 is connected to the outlet 212 through a through hole 321 in the bottom 322 of the filtration area 32. The dispensing area 31 is connected to the filtration area 32; for example, please refer to... Figure 5 The dispenser 30 also includes a baffle 35 disposed between the filter zone 32 and the dispensing zone 31, the baffle 35 having a connecting hole 351. The portion of the bottom 313 of the dispensing zone 31 near the inlet 211 is higher than the portion of the bottom 313 of the dispensing zone 31 near the baffle 35, allowing the detergent dispensed at the inlet 211 to flow from high to low towards the connecting hole 351, and then reach the filter zone 32 after passing through the connecting hole 351. Please refer to... Figure 4 The circulating water of filter 10 enters channel 215 through through hole 321 and leaves through outlet 212, thereby increasing the flow rate of water flowing out of delivery area 31.

[0061] Even if there is no circulating water in the detergent dispenser 20, the detergent in the channel 215 can still leave from the outlet 212, which is not restricted here.

[0062] In some embodiments, the bottom 313 of the dispensing area 31 is a slope, with the portion of the slope near the inlet 211 being the higher part and the portion away from the inlet 211 being the lower part. The surface of the slope can be a plane or a curved surface, and there is no limitation on this.

[0063] For example, in Figure 4 and Figure 5In one embodiment, the side of the dispensing area 31 facing the opening 214 is the front end 311, and the side where the filtering area 32 is located is the rear end 312. The inlet 211 is located at the front end 311. In one embodiment, the direction from the front end 311 to the rear end 312, or the direction from the rear end 312 to the front end 311, is the length direction (X1 / X2) of the distributor 30. Correspondingly, the two sides of the opening 214 are the width direction (Y1 / Y2) of the distributor 30. The bottom 313 of the dispensing area 31 is an inclined surface sloping along the length direction (X1 / X2). In another embodiment, the direction from the front end 311 to the rear end 312, or the direction from the rear end 312 to the front end 311, is the width direction of the distributor 30. Correspondingly, the two sides of the opening 214 are the length direction of the distributor 30, and the bottom 313 of the dispensing area 31 is an inclined surface sloping along the width direction. This is not a limitation.

[0064] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, when the distributor 30 is located within the cavity 21, the portion of the bottom 322 of the filter zone 32 near the circulating water inlet 213 (or mounting hole 323, hereinafter the same) is higher than the portion of the bottom 322 of the filter zone 32 away from the circulating water inlet 213. Because the filter bag 11 is flexible, the portion of the filter bag 11 located in the filter zone 32 near the circulating water inlet 213 is higher than the portion of the filter bag 11 away from the circulating water inlet 213. This facilitates the flow of circulating water from high to low towards the portion away from the inlet 211, and flushes and carries existing microparticles within the filter 10 to the portion away from the circulating water inlet 213, preventing accumulation near the circulating water inlet 213 and improving the space utilization of the filter 10. Please refer to... Figure 5 In one embodiment, the bottom 322 of the filter zone 32, away from the circulating water inlet 213, is provided with a through hole 321 communicating with the channel 215. The circulating water in the filter bag 11 flows from high to low to the through hole 321 and enters the channel 215 from the through hole 321.

[0065] In some embodiments, the bottom 322 of the filtration zone 32 is a slope, with the portion of the slope near the circulating water inlet 213 being the higher part and the portion away from the circulating water inlet 213 being the lower part. The surface of the slope can be flat or curved, and is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the bottom 322 of the filtration zone 32 has through holes 321 only at the lower part. In yet another embodiment, the bottom of the filtration zone 32 has multiple through holes 321, with through holes 321 starting at both the higher and lower parts of the bottom, to increase the flow rate of the circulating water flowing into the channel 215.

[0066] For example, in Figure 4 and Figure 6In one embodiment, the side of the dispensing area 31 facing the opening 214 is the front end 311, and the side where the filtering area 32 is located is the rear end 312. The inlet 211 is located at the front end 311. In one embodiment, the direction from the front end 311 to the rear end 312, or the direction from the rear end 312 to the front end 311, is the length direction (X1 / X2) of the distributor 30. Correspondingly, the two sides of the opening 214 are the width direction (Y1 / Y2) of the distributor 30. The bottom 322 of the filtering area 32 is an inclined surface sloping along the width direction (Y1 / Y2). In another embodiment, the direction from the front end 311 to the rear end 312, or the direction from the rear end 312 to the front end 311, is the width direction of the distributor 30. Correspondingly, the two sides of the opening 214 are the length direction of the distributor 30, and the bottom 322 of the filtering area 32 is an inclined surface sloping along the length direction. This is not limited here.

[0067] Please combine Figure 9 and Figure 10 This application provides a garment processing device 1000, which includes a housing 200, a drum assembly 210 located within the housing 200, a circulation pump 220 located within the housing 200, and a detergent dispenser assembly 100 according to any embodiment of this application. Please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 8 The detergent dispenser assembly 100 includes the filter 10 of this embodiment. The housing 200 has a drawout port 230, and the detergent dispenser assembly 100 is disposed within the housing 200 and located at the drawout port 230. The drum assembly 210 includes an outer drum 2101 and an inner drum 2102 rotatably disposed within the outer drum 2101. The inner drum 2102 has a washing chamber 2103, and a water passage chamber 2104 is formed between the outer drum 2101 and the inner drum 2102. The water passage chamber 2104 is connected to both the washing chamber 2103 and the circulation pump 220, enabling the circulation water in the washing chamber 2103 to be introduced into the circulation pump 220. The outlet 212 is connected to the washing chamber 2103, and the circulation pump 220 is connected to both the water passage chamber 2104 and the circulation water inlet 213. In addition, the garment processing equipment 1000 may also include a circulation pipe 2201, one end of which is connected to a circulation water inlet 213 and the other end is connected to a circulation pump 220, so that the circulation pump 220 is connected to the circulation water inlet 213, thereby enabling the circulation pump 220 to send circulation water into the circulation water inlet 213 through the circulation pipe 2201.

[0068] The laundry processing equipment 1000 can be used to wash clothes, shoes, and other laundry items. For example, the laundry processing equipment 1000 is a washing machine used to wash clothes. Please refer to... Figure 5 and Figure 9Before washing, the user places the object to be washed into the washing chamber 2103 of the inner drum 2102 and adds detergent to the dispenser 30. Water is injected into the detergent dispenser assembly 100 through the water inlet pipe 231. The water in the detergent dispenser assembly 100 mixes with the detergent and then enters the washing chamber 2103 through the outlet 212. During washing, the inner drum 2102 rotates relative to the outer drum 2101, causing the object to be washed and the detergent-containing washing water in the washing chamber 2103 to rotate, thus performing the washing. In one embodiment, the washing water in the inner drum 2102 enters the water passage chamber 2104, and the outer drum 2101 discharges the washing water into the circulation pump 220. The circulation pump 220 draws the washing water in the water passage chamber 2104 to the circulating water inlet 213, allowing the washing water to re-enter the detergent dispenser assembly 100. In this way, the washing water circulates between the detergent dispenser assembly 100, the drum assembly 210, and the circulation pump 220, forming circulating water.

[0069] During the circulating water process, microparticles in the circulating water are filtered by filter 10 to prevent the discharge of circulating water containing microparticles from polluting the environment. Some impurities larger than microparticles, such as lint, lint, and paper scraps, can also be filtered by filter 10 to prevent impurities from adhering to the washed items, such as preventing paper scraps from adhering to the surface of washed clothes.

[0070] In summary, in the detergent box assembly 100 and the laundry treatment equipment 1000 of the present application embodiments, the flexible filter bag 11 of the filter 10 can filter microparticles in the circulating water, and the flexible filter bag 11 can deform to a certain extent with the flow of circulating water, changing the position of the water outlet 112 relative to the external device (detergent box 20), so that microparticles are less likely to accumulate at the fixed position of the external device (detergent box 20), making the water flow smoother.

[0071] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "some embodiments," "in one example," "exemplarily," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the described embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0072] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the function involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this application pertain.

[0073] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A dispenser, characterized in that, include: The system includes a dispensing area and a filtration area. The filtration area is located on one side of the dispensing area. One end of the filtration area is provided with an inlet area for the washing water to be filtered. The bottom of the filtration area, near the inlet area, is higher than the bottom of the filtration area, away from the inlet area. The detergent in the dispensing area can flow to the filtration area; The dispensing area and the filtering area are adjacent to each other. The dispenser also includes a stop plate disposed between the filtering area and the dispensing area to separate the filtering area and the dispensing area. The stop plate is provided with a connecting hole for connecting the dispensing area and the filtering area.

2. The dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the filter zone slopes downwards in the direction from near the water inlet area to away from the water inlet area.

3. The dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the dispensing area slopes downward in the direction from the dispensing area to the filtering area.

4. The dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the dispensing area is sealed, and the bottom of the filtering area is provided with through holes.

5. A detergent dispenser assembly, characterized in that, include: A detergent dispenser has a cavity, and the peripheral wall of the detergent dispenser has a water inlet, a water outlet, and a circulating water inlet that are all connected to the cavity. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the dispenser can be pulled out and installed in the cavity, the dispensing area corresponds to and communicates with the water inlet, and the filtration area is communicated with both the circulating water inlet and the water outlet; and A filter is installed within the filtration zone and is used to filter the circulating water entering the filtration zone from the circulating water inlet.

6. The detergent dispenser assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The detergent dispenser has an opening for the dispenser to be pulled out, and the circulating water inlet is located on the side wall of the detergent dispenser opposite to the opening.

7. The detergent dispenser assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detergent box is also provided with an anti-clogging port on its peripheral wall, which communicates with the cavity. The anti-clogging port is higher than the circulating water inlet and is used to allow the circulating water to enter the filtration zone.

8. The detergent dispenser assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outlet includes at least two sub-outlets, at least one of which is equipped with a flow detection device.

9. The detergent dispenser assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filter includes a flexible filter bag and a fixed nozzle located at the inlet of the filter bag. The filter is detachably installed in the filtration zone via the fixed nozzle.

10. The detergent dispenser assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fixed nozzle is connected to the circulating water inlet, and the filter bag is provided with multiple water outlet holes. The circulating water enters the filter bag through the fixed nozzle, and the water outlet holes are used for the filtered circulating water to pass through to enter the water outlet.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; A cylindrical assembly located inside the housing, the cylindrical assembly having a washing chamber; The detergent dispenser assembly according to any one of claims 5-10, wherein the outlet of the detergent dispenser assembly is connected to the washing chamber; and The circulation pump is located inside the tank and is connected to both the washing chamber and the circulating water inlet.

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