A clothing treatment agent dispensing device

Abstract

This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and particularly relates to a clothing treatment agent dispensing device. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device includes: a dispensing box, a storage box, and a mixing box; the dispensing box has a dispensing cavity; the storage box has a storage cavity, and the dispensing cavity and the storage cavity are fluidly connected via a retractable tube; the mixing box has a mixing cavity, and the mixing cavity is fluidly connected to the storage cavity; wherein, the clothing treatment agent dispensing device has a first state in which the dispensing box is close to the storage box, and a second state in which the dispensing box is away from the storage box. This invention, through the retractable tube connection, allows for the separate placement of the storage box and the dispensing box, resulting in a more compact structure and reducing the space occupied by the clothing treatment agent dispensing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and particularly relates to a clothing treatment agent dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, various washing machine manufacturers have launched washing machines with automatic detergent dispensing devices. These machines can intelligently add detergent, eliminating the need for manual addition and offering great convenience. However, as washing machines become more feature-rich, their internal structures also become more complex, leading to a decrease in internal space and insufficient room for additional components. Currently, most commercially available washing machines have the dispensing box directly integrated into the liquid reservoir. When detergent is added, the liquid reservoir pops out, requiring a larger reservoir to meet storage capacity requirements and accommodate the space constraints of its pop-out mechanism. This results in an overall larger space occupied by the design. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a laundry detergent dispensing device. This device can separate the liquid storage box and the dispensing box through a telescopic tube, thereby reducing the space occupied by the laundry detergent dispensing device and solving the problem in the prior art that the internal space of washing machines is gradually decreasing and there is no space to place more parts.

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides a garment treatment agent dispensing device for a garment treatment equipment, the garment treatment agent dispensing device comprising: a dispensing box, a storage box, and a mixing box;

[0005] The dispensing box has a dispensing cavity;

[0006] The liquid storage box has a liquid storage cavity, and the dispensing cavity and the liquid storage cavity are in fluid communication through a telescopic tube;

[0007] The mixing box has a mixing chamber, which is in fluid communication with the storage chamber;

[0008] The garment treatment agent dispensing device has a first state in which the dispensing box is close to the liquid storage box, and a second state in which the dispensing box is far away from the liquid storage box.

[0009] Further optionally, the retractable tube includes a first end near the liquid storage box and a second end away from the liquid storage box;

[0010] The outlet of the dispensing box is connected to the second end of the retractable tube, and the inlet of the storage box is connected to the first end of the retractable tube. In the first / second state, the retractable tube is compressed / extended, or...

[0011] The liquid outlet of the dispensing box is connected to the first end of the retractable tube, and the liquid inlet of the storage box is connected to the second end of the retractable tube. In the first state / second state, the retractable tube extends / compresses.

[0012] Alternatively, the expandable tube may be a corrugated tube.

[0013] Further optionally, the dispensing box has multiple dispensing chambers, and the liquid storage box has multiple liquid storage chambers, with each dispensing chamber and each liquid storage chamber corresponding to the other.

[0014] Further optionally, the number of liquid storage boxes is at least one. If the number of liquid storage boxes is more than one, the more than one liquid storage boxes are connected in series, and the first liquid storage box is in fluid communication with the dispensing box, and the last liquid storage box is in fluid communication with the mixing box.

[0015] Alternatively, the bottom of either the dispensing box or the storage box may be provided with a limiting portion extending toward the other, the limiting portion being used to restrict the telescopic tube to extend or retract in a straight line.

[0016] Optionally, the liquid storage box has a receiving portion on the surface opposite to the dispensing box, and when the dispensing box is in the first state, the dispensing box is at least partially located within the receiving portion.

[0017] Alternatively, the liquid storage box and the mixing box are an integral structure.

[0018] Alternatively, a mixing chamber cover is provided above the integrated structure, and a mixing chamber cover is provided below the integrated structure.

[0019] Optionally, the dispensing box further comprises a dispensing funnel, a funnel bottom cover, a dispensing cavity bottom cover, and a dispensing box body. The dispensing funnel is located above the funnel bottom cover, the funnel bottom cover is located above the dispensing cavity, and the dispensing cavity is located above the dispensing cavity bottom cover. When the dispensing box is in the first state, the dispensing funnel, the funnel bottom cover, the dispensing cavity, and the dispensing cavity bottom cover are embedded as a whole into the dispensing box body.

[0020] Further optionally, it also includes a water pump, which is connected to the mixing tank.

[0021] A second aspect of the present invention provides a garment treatment device that employs the garment treatment agent dispensing device provided in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the main advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0023] This invention provides a garment treatment agent dispensing device. The device can separate the storage box and the dispensing box through a telescopic tube, making the structure more compact and reducing the space occupied by the garment treatment agent dispensing device. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0025] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0026] Figure 1A This is a diagram showing the telescopic state of a clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 1B This is the extended / retracted state of a clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure II ;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated structural component according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing box assembly according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0034] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0035] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a clothing treatment agent dispensing device, which can be used in clothing treatment equipment. Preferably, the clothing treatment equipment is a washing machine, which has multiple washing tubs, and the multiple washing tubs share this clothing treatment agent dispensing device.

[0038] like Figure 1A , Figure 1B As shown, the garment treatment agent dispensing device includes a dispensing box 1, a storage box 2, and a mixing box:

[0039] Dispensing box 1 has a dispensing cavity 9, which is used to dispense detergent;

[0040] The liquid storage box 2 has a liquid storage chamber for storing detergent, and the dispensing chamber 9 is in fluid communication with the liquid storage chamber through a telescopic tube. The telescopic tube serves to transfer detergent and can be stretched or retracted, which can reduce the space occupied by the laundry detergent dispensing device.

[0041] The mixing box has a mixing chamber for mixing detergent, and the mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the storage chamber.

[0042] The garment treatment agent dispensing device has a first state in which the dispensing box 1 is close to the liquid storage box 2, and a second state in which the dispensing box 1 is far away from the liquid storage box 2.

[0043] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment 1, the expandable tube is a corrugated tube 4.

[0044] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment 1, the dispensing box 1 has multiple dispensing cavities 9, and the liquid storage box 2 has multiple liquid storage cavities. The multiple dispensing cavities 9 and the multiple liquid storage cavities correspond one-to-one. Preferably, the dispensing cavities 9 and the liquid storage cavities are each divided into 3 spaces for dispensing and storing any 3 kinds of detergents.

[0045] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment 1, the bottom of either the dispensing box 1 or the storage box 2 is provided with a limiting part c extending toward the other one. The limiting part c is used to restrict the telescopic tube to extend and retract in a straight direction. The limiting part c can be an extension with a plane or an extension with an arc-shaped recess, the arc-shaped recess having a shape that matches the telescopic tube.

[0046] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment 1, the laundry detergent dispensing device further includes a water pump, which is connected to a mixing box to dispense water mixed with detergent into the bucket.

[0047] In this embodiment, the automatic dispensing device has a dispensing port and a liquid storage chamber that are not integrated. When the dispensing port is not in the pop-out state, the space occupied by the detergent box can be reduced, making the overall structure more compact and the assembly of each module of the whole machine more reasonable.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] Embodiment 2 of the present invention provides an embodiment of a clothing treatment agent dispensing device, such as... Figure 1A As shown, the laundry detergent dispensing device includes a dispensing box 1, a storage box 2, and a mixing box. The dispensing box 1 has a dispensing cavity 9, and the storage box 2 has a storage cavity. The dispensing cavity 9 and the storage cavity are in fluid communication through a telescopic tube. The telescopic tube includes a first end a near the storage box 2 and a second end b away from the storage box 2. When the outlet of the dispensing box 1 is connected to the second end b of the telescopic tube, and the inlet of the storage box 2 is connected to the first end a of the telescopic tube:

[0050] When washing clothes, the dispensing spout pops out, and detergent is poured into the spout. At this time, it is in the second state, and the retractable tube extends.

[0051] When the dispensing port is retracted, i.e., in the first state, the retractable tube is compressed, and the detergent flows from the dispensing port into the storage chamber through the retractable tube. This embodiment is the preferred embodiment because at this time, there is almost no detergent left in the retractable tube.

[0052] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment 2, such as Figure 2 As shown, there is at least one liquid storage box 2. When there is more than one liquid storage box 2, the more than one liquid storage box 2 are connected in series, and the first liquid storage box 2 is in fluid communication with the dispensing box 1, and the last liquid storage box 2 is in fluid communication with the mixing box. In this embodiment 2, there are two liquid storage boxes 2, namely a first liquid storage box 2 (transition box) and a second liquid storage box 2. One end of the first liquid storage box 2 is connected to the corrugated pipe 4, and the other end is connected to the second liquid storage box 2. Finally, the detergent is pumped into the mixing box by a water pump, and finally enters the bucket to complete the automatic dispensing function, and the water mixed with detergent enters the bucket.

[0053] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment 2, a water pump 6 is further included. One end of the water pump 6 is connected to the liquid storage chamber, and the other end is connected to the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber is connected to multiple water channels, through which the detergent in the mixing chamber can be delivered to the washing chambers of multiple washing tubs of the garment processing equipment. Further preferably, the mixing chamber may also be provided with multiple chambers, which are connected to multiple water channels to deliver the corresponding detergent to the corresponding washing tub.

[0054] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment 2, a receiving portion 3 is provided on the surface of the liquid storage box 2 opposite to the dispensing box 1. When the dispensing box 1 is in the first state, the dispensing box 1 is at least partially located in the receiving portion 3, making the overall structure more compact and reducing the space occupied by the clothing treatment agent dispensing device.

[0055] In summary, the automatic dispensing device provided by the present invention has a dispensing port connected to the liquid storage chamber via a corrugated tube. The rear end of the corrugated tube is fixed to the liquid storage chamber, and the front end is fixed to the dispensing port. In the non-pop-out state, the corrugated tube retracts, and in the pop-out state, the corrugated tube stretches, reducing the space occupied by the entire detergent box.

[0056] Example 3

[0057] Embodiment 3 of the present invention provides an embodiment of a clothing treatment agent dispensing device.

[0058] Optionally, in one implementation of embodiment 3, such as Figure 3As shown, the liquid storage box 2 and the mixing box are an integrated structure 5. The liquid storage chamber is divided into three spaces for storing three types of detergents. The mixing chamber is divided into two spaces. The detergent is pumped into the two mixing chambers by three water pumps 6. After the detergent is mixed with water, it is introduced into two water paths for use in different washing tubs.

[0059] like Figure 1B As shown, the retractable tube includes a first end a near the liquid storage box 2 and a second end b away from the liquid storage box 2. When the outlet of the dispensing box 1 is connected to the first end a of the retractable tube and the inlet of the liquid storage box 2 is connected to the second end b of the retractable tube: when washing clothes, the dispensing port pops out and the detergent is poured into the dispensing port, that is, at this time it is in the second state and the retractable tube is compressed; when the dispensing port is retracted, that is, at this time it is in the first state and the retractable tube extends, and the detergent flows from the dispensing port into the liquid storage chamber through the retractable tube.

[0060] Optionally, in one implementation of embodiment 3, such as Figure 4 As shown, there is a mixing box cover 7 on the top of the integrated structure 5 and a mixing box cover 8 on the bottom of the integrated structure 5.

[0061] Optionally, in one implementation of embodiment 3, such as Figure 5 As shown, the dispensing box 1 also has a dispensing funnel 10, a funnel lower cover 11, a dispensing cavity lower cover 12, and a dispensing box body 13. The dispensing funnel 10 is located above the funnel lower cover 11, the funnel lower cover 11 is located above the dispensing cavity 9, and the dispensing cavity 9 is located above the dispensing cavity lower cover 12. When the dispensing box 1 is in the first state, the dispensing funnel 10, the funnel lower cover 11, the dispensing cavity 9, and the dispensing cavity lower cover 12 are embedded as a whole into the dispensing box body 13, making the overall structure more compact and reducing the space occupied by the clothing treatment agent dispensing device.

[0062] In this embodiment, the dispensing port and the liquid storage chamber are connected by a corrugated tube. The rear end of the corrugated tube is fixed to the dispensing port, and the front end is fixed and connected to the liquid storage chamber. When the tube pops out, it contracts; when it does not pop out, it stretches. This reduces the space occupied by the automatic dispensing device and prevents detergent from overflowing when the dispensing port is pressed back, causing the corrugated tube to contract.

[0063] Example 4

[0064] Embodiment 4 of the present invention provides a clothing treatment device. Preferably, the clothing treatment device is a washing machine. The clothing treatment device is provided with multiple washing tubs, and the multiple washing tubs share the clothing treatment agent dispensing device.

[0065] The garment treatment agent dispensing device includes: a dispensing box 1, a storage box 2, and a mixing box;

[0066] The dispensing box 1 has a dispensing cavity 9;

[0067] The liquid storage box 2 has a liquid storage cavity, and the dispensing cavity 9 is in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity through a telescopic tube;

[0068] The mixing box has a mixing chamber, which is in fluid communication with the storage chamber;

[0069] The garment treatment agent dispensing device has a first state where the dispensing box 1 is close to the liquid storage box 2, and a second state where the dispensing box 1 is away from the liquid storage box 2. This solves the problem of placing the automatic dispensing box in limited space and addresses the issue of the liquid storage chamber and dispensing port not being integrated, thus achieving normal automatic dispensing function while reducing the space it occupies.

[0070] The clothing processing equipment of the present invention adopts the automatic dispensing device provided in the above embodiments. This device connects the liquid storage chamber and the dispensing port via a threaded tube, realizing the normal automatic detergent dispensing function, and reducing the internal space occupied by the extension and retraction of the threaded tube. This satisfies the problem of insufficient internal space in washing machines by reducing the space of the detergent dispenser, thus achieving the following beneficial effects:

[0071] 1. The non-integrated design of the liquid storage chamber and the dispensing port reduces the space required for the dispensing device, making the overall structure more compact.

[0072] 2. The liquid storage chamber and the dispensing port are connected by a corrugated pipe. When the dispensing port is not popped out, the corrugated pipe retracts, reducing the overall space occupied by the water box.

[0073] 3. The liquid storage chamber is threadedly connected to the dispensing port. This connection method involves a bellows connecting to the rear of the dispensing port. When the dispensing port pops out, the bellows contracts, and when it is pushed back, the bellows stretches to prevent detergent from overflowing from the bellows.

[0074] Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure have been specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, arrangements, or implementations described herein; rather, this disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements contained within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment treatment agent dispensing device for garment treatment equipment, characterized in that, The garment treatment agent dispensing device includes: a dispensing box (1), a storage box (2), and a mixing box; The dispensing box (1) has a dispensing cavity (9). The liquid storage box (2) has a liquid storage cavity, and the dispensing cavity (9) is in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity through a telescopic tube; The mixing box has a mixing chamber, which is in fluid communication with the storage chamber; The garment treatment agent dispensing device has a first state in which the dispensing box (1) is close to the liquid storage box (2), and a second state in which the dispensing box (1) is far away from the liquid storage box (2). The retractable tube includes a first end (a) near the liquid storage box (2) and a second end (b) away from the liquid storage box (2); The outlet of the dispensing box (1) is connected to the first end (a) of the telescopic tube, and the inlet of the storage box (2) is connected to the second end (b) of the telescopic tube. In the first state / second state, the telescopic tube extends / compresses. The bottom of either the dispensing box (1) or the liquid storage box (2) is provided with a limiting part (c) extending toward the other one of them. The limiting part (c) is used to restrict the telescopic tube to extend and retract in a straight line.

2. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retractable tube is a corrugated tube (4), which is connected to the liquid outlet of the dispensing box (1). When the dispensing outlet pops out, the corrugated tube contracts, and when it is pushed back, the corrugated tube stretches.

3. The garment treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing box (1) has multiple dispensing cavities (9), and the liquid storage box (2) has multiple liquid storage cavities. The multiple dispensing cavities (9) and the multiple liquid storage cavities correspond one-to-one.

4. The garment treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the liquid storage box (2) is at least one. When the number of the liquid storage box (2) is more than one, the more than one liquid storage box (2) are connected in series, and the first liquid storage box (2) is in fluid communication with the dispensing box (1), and the last liquid storage box (2) is in fluid communication with the mixing box.

5. The garment treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage box (2) has a receiving portion (3) on the surface opposite to the dispensing box (1). When the dispensing box (1) is in the first state, the dispensing box (1) is at least partially located in the receiving portion (3).

6. The garment treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage box (2) and the mixing box are an integral structure (5).

7. The garment treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The integrated structure (5) has a mixing box cover (7) on top and a mixing box cover (8) on the bottom.

8. The garment treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing box (1) also has a dispensing funnel (10), a funnel cover (11), a dispensing cavity cover (12), and a dispensing box body (13). The dispensing funnel (10) is located above the funnel cover (11), the funnel cover (11) is located above the dispensing cavity (9), and the dispensing cavity (9) is located above the dispensing cavity cover (12). When the dispensing box (1) is in the first state, the dispensing funnel (10), the funnel cover (11), the dispensing cavity (9), and the dispensing cavity cover (12) are embedded as a whole into the dispensing box body (13).

9. The garment treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water pump (6), one end of which is connected to the liquid storage chamber and the other end is connected to the mixing box; the mixing chamber is connected to multiple water channels, through which the detergent in the mixing box can be sent into the washing chambers of multiple washing tubs of the clothing processing equipment.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, It has a garment treatment agent dispensing device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment is equipped with multiple washing tubs, and the multiple washing tubs share the garment processing agent dispensing device.

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