Mixing and separating liquid box, dispensing device and clothing processing equipment

By designing a liquid mixing and separation box in a multi-drum washing machine and utilizing the structure of the liquid mixing flow channel and the liquid separation flow channel, accurate mixing of multiple detergents and water is achieved, solving the problems of single mixing mode and inaccurate dosage in the existing technology, and meeting the diversified detergent dosage needs of multi-drum washing machines.

CN117845558BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202311873900.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-29
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-29

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Technical Problem

The existing multi-drum washing machine has a single mixing mode of detergent and water, which cannot meet different detergent feeding requirements, and the detergent feeding amount is inaccurate.

Method used

A liquid mixing and separation box is designed, including a liquid mixing box body, a main box body and a liquid separation box body. By forming multiple liquid mixing flow channels and liquid separation flow channels, the separation and mixing of detergent and water are achieved, ensuring that each detergent and water are mixed in a specific flow channel, with diverse mixing modes and accurate dosage.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a variety of detergent and water mixing modes, ensures the accuracy of detergent dosage, expands the use range of the mixing and separating liquid box, and meets the dosage requirements of different detergents in multi-drum washing machines.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a liquid mixing and separating box, a dispensing device and a clothing processing device, wherein the liquid mixing and separating box comprises a liquid mixing box body, a main box body and a liquid separating box body; m liquid mixing channels are formed between the liquid mixing box body and the main box body, each liquid mixing channel is formed with a liquid mixing channel outlet, a liquid mixing channel A inlet and n liquid mixing channel B inlets; n liquid separating channels are formed between the main box body and the liquid separating box body, each liquid separating channel is formed with a liquid separating channel inlet and m liquid separating channel C outlets Liquid inlet; the liquid outlet of the liquid separation channel C is connected to the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B in a one-to-one correspondence; water can enter the m mixing liquid channels respectively through the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel A; n kinds of detergents can enter the n liquid separation channels respectively through the liquid separation channel inlet, and the detergent in each liquid separation channel can enter the m mixing liquid channels respectively through the liquid outlet of the liquid separation channel C and the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B, and mix with the water in the mixing liquid channel; the mixing modes are diverse to meet different needs of adding detergents.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular relates to a liquid mixing and separation box, a dispensing device and clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the washing machine industry has diversified. With the improvement of people's living standards, healthy zoned washing has gradually become a core concept in washing machine product development. To meet consumers' growing demand for healthy washing, various types of multi-drum washing machines with zoned washing functions have been developed. Heat pump multi-drum washing machines are particularly popular among consumers for their excellent clothing care and minimal damage. Existing multi-drum washing machines use a single detergent-water mixing method, which cannot meet the diverse demands of detergent dispensing. Simultaneous detergent dispensing in multiple drums requires a complex mixing box structure and inaccurate detergent dispensing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a mixing liquid box, a dispensing device and a clothing processing equipment to solve the problems of the existing multi-drum washing machine having a single mixing mode of detergent and water, which cannot meet different detergent dispensing needs and inaccurate detergent dispensing amount.

[0004] The present invention provides a liquid mixing and separating box for use in a clothing processing device, the liquid mixing and separating box comprising a liquid mixing box body, a main box body, and a liquid separating box body arranged in sequence; m liquid mixing flow channels are formed between the liquid mixing box body and the main box body, each of the liquid mixing flow channels is formed with a liquid mixing flow channel outlet communicating with the liquid mixing flow channel, a liquid mixing flow channel A liquid inlet, and n liquid mixing flow channel B liquid inlets, and the m liquid mixing flow channels are formed with m*n liquid mixing flow channel B liquid inlets;

[0005] n liquid separation channels are formed between the main box body and the liquid separation box body, each of the liquid separation channels is formed with a liquid separation channel liquid inlet and m liquid separation channel C outlets connected to the liquid separation channel, and n liquid separation channels are formed with m*n liquid separation channel C outlets; the liquid separation channel C outlets are connected to the liquid mixing channel B inlet in a one-to-one correspondence, so that each liquid separation channel can be connected to m liquid mixing channels at the same time;

[0006] Water can enter the m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel A; n types of detergents can enter the n liquid separation flow channels through the liquid separation flow channel inlet; the detergent in each liquid separation flow channel can enter the m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid separation flow channel C outlet and the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel B, and mix with the water in the mixing liquid flow channel; the mixed liquid of detergent and water can be discharged through the liquid outlet of the mixing liquid flow channel;

[0007] Wherein, m and n are both integers, and m≥2, n≥2.

[0008] Further optionally, a liquid inlet of each liquid mixing channel B constitutes a liquid inlet group of the liquid mixing channel B, and the liquid inlet group of the liquid mixing channel B is provided with n liquid inlet groups of the liquid mixing channel B, and the n liquid inlet groups of the liquid mixing channel B are arranged at intervals; each liquid inlet group of the liquid mixing channel B includes m liquid inlets of the liquid mixing channel B arranged at intervals;

[0009] n liquid separation channels are arranged at intervals, each of the liquid separation channels is formed with a liquid separation channel C outlet group, and each of the liquid separation channel C outlet groups includes m liquid separation channel C outlets arranged at intervals;

[0010] The liquid separation channel C outlet group and the liquid mixing channel B inlet group are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the m liquid separation channel C outlets in each liquid separation channel C outlet group are connected to the m liquid mixing channel B inlets in the corresponding liquid mixing channel B inlet group in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0011] Further optionally, the top wall or the bottom wall of the main box body is formed with the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B and the liquid outlet of the liquid separation channel C; n groups of liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the main box body, and m liquid inlet of each group of liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the main box body;

[0012] The n liquid separation channels are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body, and the m liquid separation channel C outlets in each liquid separation channel C outlet group are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body.

[0013] Further optionally, the end wall of the liquid mixing box body away from the main box body is formed with a liquid inlet of the liquid mixing channel A, and the bottom wall of the liquid mixing box body is formed with a liquid outlet of the liquid mixing channel;

[0014] The end wall of the liquid separation box body away from the main box body is formed with a liquid separation channel inlet, and n liquid separation channel inlets are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the liquid separation box body; the liquid separation channel inlet is close to the bottom wall of the liquid separation box body.

[0015] Further optionally, each of the liquid mixing channels is U-shaped; the liquid outlet end of each liquid separation channel is provided with m-1 partitions, and the m-1 partitions divide the liquid outlet end of the liquid separation channel into m liquid separation channel C outlets.

[0016] The present invention also provides a dispensing device, comprising a liquid storage box and a mixing and separating liquid box as described in any one of the above items; the liquid storage box is arranged on a side of the liquid separation box body away from the main box body and the liquid storage box is formed with n liquid storage cavities, each of which can store a detergent; each of the liquid storage cavities is formed with a liquid storage cavity outlet, and the liquid storage cavity outlet is connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0017] Further optionally, the dosing device also includes a liquid pump, and there are multiple liquid pumps, and the multiple liquid pumps form m*n liquid pump suction ports and m*n liquid pump discharge ports; the m*n liquid pump suction ports are connected to the m*n liquid outlets of the liquid separation channels C in a one-to-one correspondence, and the m*n liquid pump discharge ports are connected to the m*n liquid inlets of the liquid mixing channels B in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0018] Further optionally, a male quick-connect connector is provided at the liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel, and a female quick-connect connector is provided at the liquid outlet of the liquid storage box; the delivery device further comprises an installation box, and the installation box is formed with an installation cavity;

[0019] The liquid storage box can be popped out or pushed into the installation cavity. When the liquid storage box is popped out of the installation cavity, the male quick-plug connector and the female quick-plug connector are separated and the female quick-plug connector closes the liquid outlet of the liquid storage box; when the liquid storage box is pushed into the installation cavity, the male quick-plug connector and the female quick-plug connector are matched and connected, so that the liquid outlet of the liquid storage box is connected to the corresponding liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel.

[0020] The present invention also provides a laundry processing device, comprising a laundry processing drum and a water system, wherein m laundry processing drums are provided, each of which is formed with a drum liquid inlet and a drum liquid outlet; the water system comprises a liquid inlet piping system and a liquid discharge piping system;

[0021] The liquid inlet pipeline system includes a liquid mixing channel liquid inlet pipe, a barrel liquid inlet pipe, and any of the above-mentioned dosing devices, wherein m liquid mixing channel liquid inlet pipes and m barrel liquid inlet pipes are provided, and the m liquid mixing channel liquid inlets are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the m liquid inlets of the liquid mixing channel A; the liquid inlet ends of the m barrel liquid inlet pipes are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the m liquid outlets of the liquid mixing channel, and the water outlet ends of the m barrel liquid inlet pipes are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the m barrel liquid inlets;

[0022] The drainage pipeline system includes a drainage box, a drainage branch pipe and a drainage main pipe, the drainage box is formed with a drainage box liquid inlet and a drainage box discharge port; the drainage box liquid inlet and the drainage branch pipe are each provided with m, the liquid inlet ends of the m drainage branch pipes are connected to the m cylinder discharge ports in a one-to-one correspondence, and the water outlet ends of the m drainage branch pipes are connected to the m drainage box liquid inlets in a one-to-one correspondence; the drainage main pipe is connected to the drainage box discharge ports.

[0023] Further optionally, the water system further includes a steam care system, the steam care system including a steam inlet pipe, a steam generator and a steam exhaust pipe; the steam generator is formed with a steam generator inlet and a steam generator outlet, and the steam generator inlet is connected to the steam inlet pipe;

[0024] The clothes processing device further includes a drying system, wherein the drying system is formed with a drying air duct, and the drying air duct is formed with a drying air duct steam outlet; the exhaust pipe is connected to the steam generator outlet and the drying air duct steam outlet.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are mainly:

[0026] There are m mixing channels formed between the mixing box body and the main box body, each of which is formed with a mixing channel outlet, a mixing channel A inlet, and n mixing channel B inlets; there are n liquid separation channels formed between the main box body and the liquid separation box body, each of which is formed with a liquid separation channel inlet and m liquid separation channel C outlets; the liquid separation channel C outlets are connected to the mixing channel B inlets in a one-to-one correspondence;

[0027] Water can enter m mixing liquid flow channels respectively through the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel A; n kinds of detergents can enter n separation liquid flow channels respectively through the liquid inlet of the separation liquid flow channel, and the detergent in each separation liquid flow channel can enter m mixing liquid flow channels respectively through the liquid outlet of the separation liquid flow channel C and the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel B, and mix with the water in the mixing liquid flow channel; the mixed liquid of detergent and water can be discharged through the liquid outlet of the mixing liquid flow channel; the structure is simple, and any kind of detergent can be mixed with water in any mixing liquid flow channel, and the mixing modes are diverse, which can meet different needs of detergent addition, and the detergent addition amount is accurate, which expands the scope of use of the mixing and separation liquid box, and solves the problem that the mixing mode of detergent and water in the existing multi-drum washing machine is single, cannot meet different needs of detergent addition, and the detergent addition amount is inaccurate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can, without inventive effort, derive other implementation drawings based on the provided drawings.

[0029] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are intended only to complement the contents disclosed herein and to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with the art. They are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention may be implemented and therefore have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in sizes, without affecting the efficacy and objectives of the present invention, shall still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed herein.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the liquid mixing and separation box provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure of an embodiment of the liquid mixing and separation box provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a liquid mixing and separation box provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the main box provided by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5a This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the delivery device provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5b A schematic diagram of the explosion structure of an embodiment of the delivery device provided by the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a waterway system provided by the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7a A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a clothes processing device provided by the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7b for Figure 7a Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0039] In the picture:

[0040] 1- laundry processing device; 11- first laundry processing drum; 12- second laundry processing drum; 13- cabinet;

[0041] 2-liquid mixing and separation box; 21-liquid mixing box body; 211-liquid mixing channel A1 inlet; 212-liquid mixing channel A2 inlet; 213-liquid outlet of the first mixing channel; 214-liquid outlet of the second mixing channel; 22-main box body; 2211-liquid inlet of the first separation channel; 2212-liquid outlet of the first separation channel C11; 2213-liquid outlet of the first separation channel C12; 2221-liquid inlet of the second separation channel; 2222-liquid outlet of the second separation channel C21; 2223-liquid outlet of the second separation channel C22; 2224-liquid inlet of the mixing channel B21; 2225 -Liquid inlet of mixing liquid channel B22; 2231 -Liquid inlet of third liquid-separating channel; 2232 -Liquid outlet of third liquid-separating channel C31; 2233 -Liquid outlet of third liquid-separating channel C32; 2234 -Liquid inlet of mixing liquid channel B13; 2235 -Liquid inlet of mixing liquid channel B23; 23 -Liquid-separating box body; 231 -First male quick-connect connector; 232 -Second male quick-connect connector; 233 -Third male quick-connect connector; 241 -First mixing liquid channel; 242 -Second mixing liquid channel; 251 -First liquid-separating channel; 252 -Second liquid-separating channel; 253 -Third liquid-separating channel; 26 -Sealing ring;

[0042] 31-liquid storage box; 32-installation box; 331-first liquid pump; 332-second liquid pump; 333-third liquid pump; 34-liquid discharge box; 35-liquid discharge main pipe;

[0043] 41-first liquid inlet valve; 42-second liquid inlet valve; 43-steam liquid inlet valve; 44-first filter spray valve; 45-second filter spray valve; 46-fin spray valve;

[0044] 51 - first liquid mixing channel inlet pipe; 52 - second liquid mixing channel inlet pipe; 53 - first liquid discharge branch pipe; 54 - second liquid discharge branch pipe;

[0045] 61-steam generator; 62-steam inlet pipe; 63-steam exhaust pipe;

[0046] 71 - first filter screen spray liquid inlet pipe; 72 - second filter screen spray liquid inlet pipe; 73 - fin spray liquid inlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The following describes the implementation of the present invention using specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art will readily understand the other advantages and benefits of the present invention from the disclosure herein. Obviously, the embodiments described are only a portion of the present invention, not all of it. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" used in the embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "A plurality" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0049] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0050] It should also be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system comprising the element.

[0051] In existing multi-drum washing machines, the detergent and water mixing mode is single and cannot meet different detergent feeding requirements. To achieve simultaneous detergent feeding in multiple drums, the required mixing box structure is complex and the detergent feeding amount is inaccurate.

[0052] The present invention creatively provides a liquid mixing and separating box for use in a clothing processing device, comprising a liquid mixing box body, a main box body, and a liquid separating box body, which are sequentially arranged; m liquid mixing channels are formed between the liquid mixing box body and the main box body, each of which is formed with a liquid mixing channel outlet, a liquid mixing channel A inlet, and n liquid mixing channel B inlets; n liquid separating channels are formed between the main box body and the liquid separating box body, each of which is formed with a liquid separating channel inlet and m liquid separating channel C outlets; the liquid separating channel C outlets are in one-to-one communication with the liquid mixing channel B inlets;

[0053] Water can enter m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel A; n types of detergents can enter n separation liquid flow channels through the liquid inlet of the separation liquid flow channel; the detergent in each separation liquid flow channel can enter m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid outlet of the separation liquid flow channel C and the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel B, and mix with the water in the mixing liquid flow channel; the mixed liquid of detergent and water can be discharged through the liquid outlet of the mixing liquid flow channel;

[0054] The structure is simple, and any detergent can be mixed with water in any mixing flow channel and discharged. The mixing modes are diverse, which can meet different detergent feeding needs. The detergent feeding amount is accurate, which expands the use range of the mixing and separating liquid box and solves the problem that the mixing mode of detergent and water in the existing multi-drum washing machine is single, which cannot meet different detergent feeding needs and the detergent feeding amount is inaccurate.

[0055] <Mixed Liquid Box>

[0056] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a liquid mixing and separating box 2 for use in a clothes processing device 1. The liquid mixing and separating box 2 includes a liquid mixing box body 21, a main box body 22, and a liquid separating box body 23 arranged in sequence; m liquid mixing flow channels are formed between the liquid mixing box body 21 and the main box body 22, and each liquid mixing flow channel is formed with a liquid mixing flow channel outlet communicating with the liquid mixing flow channel, a liquid mixing flow channel A inlet, and n liquid mixing flow channel B inlets; the m liquid mixing flow channels are formed with m*n liquid mixing flow channel B inlets;

[0057] n liquid separation channels are formed between the main box body 22 and the liquid separation box body 23. Each liquid separation channel is formed with a liquid separation channel inlet and m liquid separation channel C outlets connected to the liquid separation channel. The n liquid separation channels are formed with m*n liquid separation channel C outlets. The liquid separation channel C outlets are connected to the liquid mixing channel B inlets in a one-to-one correspondence, so that each liquid separation channel can be connected to m mixing channel at the same time.

[0058] Specifically, the liquid mixing box body 21, the main box body 22, and the liquid separation box body 23 are arranged in sequence along the front-to-back direction. The left side of the main box body 22 is formed with a left main box body 22, and the right side is formed with a right main box body 22. The liquid mixing box body 21 and the left main box body 22 are buckled together, and m liquid mixing flow channels are formed between the liquid mixing box body 21 and the left main box body 22. Each liquid mixing flow channel has a U-shaped structure, and the m liquid mixing flow channels are nested together.

[0059] The right main box body 22 and the liquid separation box body 23 are buckled together, and n liquid separation channels are formed between the right main box body 22 and the liquid separation box body 23; m-1 partitions are provided at the liquid outlet end of each liquid separation channel, and the m-1 partitions divide the liquid outlet end of the liquid separation channel into m liquid separation channel C outlets;

[0060] The top or bottom wall of the main box body 22 is formed with a liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B and a liquid outlet of the liquid separation channel C; the end wall of the mixing liquid channel 21 away from the main box body 22 is formed with a liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel A, and the bottom wall of the mixing liquid channel 21 is formed with a liquid outlet of the mixing liquid channel; the end wall of the liquid separation box body 23 away from the main box body 22 is formed with a liquid separation channel inlet, and n liquid separation channel inlets are spaced apart along the length of the liquid separation box body 23; the liquid separation channel inlet is close to the bottom wall of the liquid separation box body 23;

[0061] Water can enter m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel A; n types of detergents can enter n separation liquid flow channels through the liquid inlet of the separation liquid flow channel; the detergent in each separation liquid flow channel can enter m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid outlet of the separation liquid flow channel C and the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel B, and mix with the water in the mixing liquid flow channel; the mixed liquid of detergent and water can be discharged through the liquid outlet of the mixing liquid flow channel;

[0062] Wherein, m and n are both integers, and m≥2, n≥2.

[0063] To address the problem of a complex structure required for connecting the liquid separation channel and the liquid mixing channel, this embodiment proposes that a liquid mixing channel B inlet of each liquid mixing channel constitutes a liquid mixing channel B inlet group, and n liquid mixing channel B inlet groups are provided, and the n liquid mixing channel B inlet groups are arranged at intervals; each liquid mixing channel B inlet group includes m liquid mixing channel B inlets arranged at intervals;

[0064] n liquid separation channels are arranged at intervals, each liquid separation channel is formed with a liquid separation channel C outlet group, and each liquid separation channel C outlet group includes m liquid separation channel C outlets arranged at intervals;

[0065] The liquid outlet groups of the liquid separation channel C are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the liquid inlet groups of the liquid mixing channel B, and the m liquid separation channel C outlets in each liquid separation channel C outlet group are in one-to-one correspondence with the m liquid mixing channel B inlets in the corresponding liquid mixing channel B inlet group;

[0066] Furthermore, n liquid mixing channel B inlet groups are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body 22, and m liquid mixing channel B inlet groups are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body 22;

[0067] The n liquid separation channels are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body 22 , and the m liquid separation channel C outlets in each liquid separation channel C outlet group are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body 22 .

[0068] <Dispensing device>

[0069] like Figure 5a to Figure 5b As shown, this embodiment provides a dispensing device, including a liquid storage box 31 and the mixing and separating liquid box 2 described in any one of the above items; the liquid storage box 31 is arranged on the side of the liquid separation box body 23 away from the main box body 22 and the liquid storage box 31 is formed with n liquid storage chambers, each liquid storage chamber can store a detergent; each liquid storage chamber is formed with a liquid storage chamber outlet, and the liquid storage chamber outlet is connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0070] Furthermore, the dosing device also includes a liquid pump, and there are multiple liquid pumps, and the multiple liquid pumps form m*n liquid pump liquid suction ports and m*n liquid pump discharge ports; the m*n liquid pump liquid suction ports are connected to the m*n liquid outlets of the liquid separation channels C in a one-to-one correspondence, and the m*n liquid pump discharge ports are connected to the m*n liquid inlets of the mixing channels B in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0071] To address the inconvenience of adding detergent to the liquid storage box 31, this embodiment proposes that a male quick-connect connector is provided at the liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel, and a female quick-connect connector is provided at the liquid outlet of the liquid storage chamber; the dispensing device also includes an installation box 32, which is formed with an installation cavity;

[0072] The liquid storage box 31 can be popped out or pushed in and is arranged in the installation cavity. When the liquid storage box 31 is popped out of the installation cavity, the male quick plug connector and the female quick plug connector are separated and the female quick plug connector closes the liquid outlet of the liquid storage cavity; when the liquid storage box 31 is pushed into the installation cavity, the male quick plug connector and the female quick plug connector are matched and connected, and a sealing ring 26 is provided between the male quick plug connector and the female quick plug connector, so that the liquid outlet of the liquid storage cavity is connected to the corresponding liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel; the liquid storage box 31 is formed with a liquid adding port. When the liquid storage box 31 is popped out of the installation cavity, detergent can be added to the liquid storage cavity through the liquid adding port.

[0073] <Clothing Processing Equipment>

[0074] like Figures 6 to 7b As shown, this embodiment provides a clothes processing device 1, including a clothes processing drum, a housing 13 and a water system, wherein m clothes processing drums are provided, and the m clothes processing drums are arranged in the housing 13; an opening is formed on the front side wall of the housing 13, and the opening is communicated with the installation cavity; a liquid storage box 31 can be pushed into the installation cavity through the opening, or discharged from the installation cavity through the opening; each clothes processing drum is formed with a drum liquid inlet and a drum liquid outlet; the water system includes a liquid inlet piping system and a liquid discharge piping system;

[0075] The liquid inlet pipeline system includes a liquid mixing channel liquid inlet pipe, a barrel liquid inlet pipe, and any of the above-mentioned dispensing devices, wherein m liquid mixing channel liquid inlet pipes and m barrel liquid inlet pipes are provided, and the m liquid mixing channel liquid inlet pipes are connected to the m liquid inlets of the liquid mixing channel A in a one-to-one correspondence; the liquid inlet ends of the m barrel liquid inlet pipes are connected to the m barrel liquid inlets in a one-to-one correspondence, and the water outlet ends of the m barrel liquid inlet pipes are connected to the m liquid outlets of the liquid mixing channel in a one-to-one correspondence;

[0076] The drainage pipeline system includes a drainage box 34, a drainage branch pipe and a drainage main pipe 35. The drainage box 34 is formed with a drainage box liquid inlet and a drainage box discharge port; the drainage box liquid inlet and the drainage branch pipe are each provided with m, the liquid inlet ends of the m drainage branch pipes are connected to the m cylinder discharge ports in a one-to-one correspondence, and the water outlet ends of the m drainage branch pipes are connected to the m drainage box liquid inlets in a one-to-one correspondence; the drainage main pipe 35 is connected to the drainage box discharge port.

[0077] Furthermore, the water system also includes a steam care system, which includes a steam inlet valve 43, a steam inlet pipe 62, a steam generator 61 and a steam exhaust pipe 63; the steam generator 61 is formed with a steam generator inlet and a steam generator outlet, and the steam generator inlet is connected to the steam inlet valve 43 through the steam inlet pipe 62;

[0078] The clothes processing device 1 also includes a drying system, which forms a drying air duct, and the drying air duct forms a drying air duct steam outlet; the exhaust pipe 63 connects the steam generator outlet and the drying air duct steam outlet, so that steam can enter each clothes processing drum through the drying air duct.

[0079] Specifically, the laundry processing tub includes a first laundry processing tub 11 and a second laundry processing tub 12 arranged side by side in an upper and lower manner. Both the first laundry processing tub 11 and the second laundry processing tub 12 can be used for washing and drying. The first laundry processing tub 11 is formed with a first tub liquid inlet and a first tub liquid outlet, and the second laundry processing tub 12 is formed with a second tub liquid inlet and a second tub liquid outlet. The liquid inlet piping system includes a first liquid inlet valve 41 and a second liquid inlet valve 42.

[0080] The liquid mixing channel includes a first liquid mixing channel 241 and a second liquid mixing channel 242. The first liquid mixing channel 241 is formed with a first liquid mixing channel outlet 213, a liquid mixing channel A1 inlet 211, a liquid mixing channel B11 inlet, a liquid mixing channel B12 inlet and a liquid mixing channel B13 inlet 2234; the second liquid mixing channel 242 is formed with a second liquid mixing channel outlet 214, a liquid mixing channel A2 inlet 212, a liquid mixing channel B21 inlet 2224, a liquid mixing channel The B22 liquid inlet 2225 and the mixed liquid channel B23 liquid inlet 2235; the first mixed liquid channel liquid outlet 213 is connected to the first barrel liquid inlet via the first barrel liquid inlet pipe, and the second mixed liquid channel liquid outlet 214 is connected to the second barrel liquid inlet via the second barrel liquid inlet pipe; the mixed liquid channel A1 liquid inlet 211 is connected to the first liquid inlet valve 41 via the first mixed liquid channel liquid inlet pipe 51, and the mixed liquid channel A2 liquid inlet 212 is connected to the second liquid inlet valve 42 via the second mixed liquid channel liquid inlet pipe 52;

[0081] The liquid separation channel includes a first liquid separation channel 251, a second liquid separation channel 252 and a third liquid separation channel 253. The first liquid separation channel 251 is formed with a first liquid separation channel liquid inlet 2211, a first liquid separation channel C11 liquid outlet 2212 and a first liquid separation channel C12 liquid outlet 2213. The second liquid separation channel 252 is formed with a second liquid separation channel liquid inlet 2221, a second liquid separation channel C21 liquid outlet 2222 and a second liquid separation channel C22 liquid outlet 2223. The third liquid separation channel 253 is formed with a third liquid separation channel liquid inlet 2231, a third liquid separation channel C31 liquid outlet 2232 and a third liquid separation channel C32 liquid outlet 2233.

[0082] The liquid storage chamber includes a first liquid storage chamber, a second liquid storage chamber, and a third liquid storage chamber. The first liquid storage chamber forms a first liquid storage chamber outlet, the second liquid storage chamber forms a second liquid storage chamber outlet, and the third liquid storage chamber forms a third liquid storage chamber outlet. The first liquid storage chamber outlet is connected to the first liquid distribution channel inlet 2211 via a first male quick-connect connector 231, the second liquid storage chamber outlet is connected to the second liquid distribution channel inlet 2221 via a second male quick-connect connector 232, and the third liquid storage chamber outlet is connected to the third liquid distribution channel inlet 2231 via a third male quick-connect connector 233.

[0083] The liquid pump includes a first liquid pump 331, a second liquid pump 332, and a third liquid pump 333. The first liquid pump 331 is formed with a first liquid pump D11 liquid suction port, a first liquid pump E11 liquid discharge port, a first liquid pump D12 liquid suction port, and a first liquid pump E12 liquid discharge port; the first liquid pump D11 liquid suction port is connected to the first liquid separation channel C11 liquid outlet 2212, the first liquid pump E11 liquid discharge port is connected to the mixed liquid channel B11 liquid inlet, the first liquid pump D12 liquid suction port is connected to the first liquid separation channel C12 liquid outlet 2213, and the first liquid pump E12 liquid discharge port is connected to the mixed liquid channel B21 liquid inlet 2224;

[0084] The second liquid pump 332 is formed with a second liquid pump D21 liquid suction port, a second liquid pump E21 liquid discharge port, a second liquid pump D22 liquid suction port, and a second liquid pump E22 liquid discharge port; the second liquid pump D21 liquid suction port is connected to the liquid outlet 2222 of the second liquid separation channel C21, the second liquid pump E21 liquid discharge port is connected to the liquid inlet of the mixed liquid channel B12, the second liquid pump D22 liquid suction port is connected to the liquid outlet 2223 of the second liquid separation channel C22, and the second liquid pump E22 liquid discharge port is connected to the liquid inlet 2225 of the mixed liquid channel B22;

[0085] The third liquid pump 333 is formed with a third liquid pump D31 liquid suction port, a third liquid pump E31 liquid discharge port, a third liquid pump D32 liquid suction port, and a third liquid pump E32 liquid discharge port; the third liquid pump D31 liquid suction port is connected to the liquid outlet 2232 of the third liquid separation channel C31, the third liquid pump E31 liquid discharge port is connected to the liquid inlet 2234 of the mixed liquid channel B13, the third liquid pump D32 liquid suction port is connected to the liquid outlet 2233 of the third liquid separation channel C32, and the third liquid pump E32 liquid discharge port is connected to the liquid inlet 2235 of the mixed liquid channel B23;

[0086] The drainage branch pipe includes a first drainage branch pipe 53 and a second drainage branch pipe 54. The drainage box liquid inlet includes a first drainage box liquid inlet and a second drainage box liquid inlet. The first drainage box liquid inlet is connected to the first mixed liquid flow channel liquid outlet 213 through the first drainage branch pipe 53, and the second drainage box liquid inlet is connected to the second mixed liquid flow channel liquid outlet 214 through the second drainage branch pipe 54.

[0087] The water path between the liquid inlet valve, the liquid mixing and separation box 2, the liquid storage box 31, the clothes processing drum and the liquid drain box 34 is:

[0088] Liquid inlet and drain of the first laundry treatment tub 11: first liquid inlet valve 41 → first liquid mixing channel inlet pipe 51 → liquid mixing channel A1 liquid inlet 211 → first liquid mixing channel 241 → first liquid mixing channel liquid outlet 213 → first tub liquid inlet → first laundry treatment tub 11 → first tub liquid drain → first liquid drain branch pipe 53 → first drain box liquid inlet → drain box 34;

[0089] Liquid inlet and drain of the second laundry treatment tub 12: second liquid inlet valve 42 → second liquid mixing channel inlet pipe 52 → liquid mixing channel A2 liquid inlet 212 → second liquid mixing channel 242 → second liquid mixing channel liquid outlet 214 → second tub liquid inlet → second laundry treatment tub 12 → second tub liquid drain → second liquid drain branch pipe 54 → second drain box liquid inlet → drain box 34;

[0090] The first detergent is stored in the first liquid storage chamber and flows into the first liquid mixing channel 241: first liquid storage chamber → first liquid storage chamber liquid outlet → first male quick-connect connector 231 → first liquid separation channel liquid inlet 2211 → first liquid separation channel C11 liquid outlet 2212 → first liquid pump D11 liquid inlet → first liquid pump 331 → first liquid pump E11 liquid outlet → liquid mixing channel B11 liquid inlet → first liquid mixing channel 241. Thus, the first detergent mixes with water in the first liquid mixing channel 241.

[0091] The first detergent enters the second liquid mixing channel 242 via the following sequence: first liquid storage chamber → first liquid storage chamber outlet → first male quick-connect connector 231 → first liquid distributing channel inlet 2211 → first liquid distributing channel C12 outlet 2213 → first liquid pump D12 inlet → first liquid pump 331 → first liquid pump E12 outlet → liquid mixing channel B21 inlet 2224 → second liquid mixing channel 242. Thus, the first detergent and water mix in the second liquid mixing channel 242.

[0092] The second liquid storage chamber stores a second detergent, which then flows into the first liquid mixing channel 241 : second liquid storage chamber → second liquid storage chamber outlet → second male quick-connect connector 232 → second liquid separation channel inlet 2221 → second liquid separation channel C21 outlet 2222 → second liquid pump D21 outlet → second liquid pump 332 → second liquid pump E21 outlet → liquid mixing channel B12 inlet → first liquid mixing channel 241 . Thus, the second detergent mixes with water in the first liquid mixing channel 241 .

[0093] The second detergent enters the second liquid mixing channel 242 via the following sequence: second liquid storage chamber → second liquid storage chamber outlet → second male quick-connect connector 232 → second liquid dispensing channel inlet 2221 → second liquid dispensing channel C22 outlet 2223 → second liquid pump D22 inlet → second liquid pump 332 → second liquid pump E22 outlet → liquid mixing channel B22 inlet 2225 → second liquid mixing channel 242. Thus, the second detergent mixes with water in the second liquid mixing channel 242.

[0094] The third liquid storage chamber stores a third detergent, which then flows into the first liquid mixing channel 241: third liquid storage chamber → third liquid storage chamber outlet → third male quick-connect connector 233 → third liquid-distributing channel inlet 2231 → third liquid-distributing channel C31 outlet 2232 → third liquid pump D31 outlet → third liquid pump 333 → third liquid pump E31 outlet → liquid-mixing channel B13 inlet 2234 → first liquid-mixing channel 241. Thus, the third detergent mixes with water in the first liquid-mixing channel 241.

[0095] The third detergent enters the second liquid mixing channel 242: third liquid storage chamber → third liquid storage chamber liquid outlet → third male quick-connect connector 233 → third liquid separation channel liquid inlet 2231 → third liquid separation channel C32 liquid outlet 2233 → third liquid pump D32 liquid inlet → third liquid pump 333 → third liquid pump E32 liquid discharge port → liquid mixing channel B23 liquid inlet 2235 → second liquid mixing channel 242; in this way, the third detergent is mixed with water in the second liquid mixing channel 242.

[0096] The clothing processing device 1 also includes a filter spray pipe system and a fin spray pipe system; the first clothing processing drum 11 is formed with a first air inlet and a first air outlet, and the first air inlet and the first air outlet are connected in sequence with a first branch air inlet duct, a main air inlet duct, a main transition air duct, a main air outlet duct and a first outlet air duct; the second clothing processing drum 12 is formed with a second air inlet and a second air outlet, and the second air inlet and the second air outlet are connected in sequence with a second branch air inlet duct, a main air inlet duct, a main transition air duct, a main air outlet duct and a second outlet air duct; the main air inlet duct or the main transition air duct or the main air outlet is formed with a drying duct steam outlet; the clothing processing device 1 also includes two-device components and a fan, and the two-device components and the fan are arranged in sequence between the main air inlet and the main air outlet; the two-device components include two device boxes, and the two device boxes form two device cavities; the fan forms a fan cavity, and the fan cavity and the two device cavities are connected to form a main transition air duct.

[0097] The filter spray piping system includes a first filter spray valve 44, a second filter spray valve 45, a first filter spray element, and a second filter spray element. The first filter spray element is arranged at the first air outlet to spray and wash the first filter. A first filter spray liquid inlet pipe 71 is connected between the first filter spray element and the first filter spray valve 44, and external water can enter the first filter spray element through the first filter spray valve 44 and the first filter spray liquid inlet pipe 71. The second filter spray element is arranged at the second air outlet to spray and wash the second filter. A second filter spray liquid inlet pipe 72 is connected between the second filter spray element and the second filter spray valve 45, and external water can enter the second filter spray element through the second filter spray valve 45 and the second filter spray liquid inlet pipe 72. This solves the problem of washing multiple filter screens individually or simultaneously.

[0098] The fin spray piping system includes a fin spray valve 46 and a fin spray component. The fin spray component is arranged at the evaporator to spray and wash the fins of the evaporator. A fin spray liquid inlet pipe 73 is connected between the fin spray component and the fin spray valve 46, and external water can enter the fin spray component through the fin spray valve 46 and the fin spray liquid inlet pipe 73. In this way, the problem of deodorizing and removing hair debris from the fins is solved.

[0099] While the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been specifically illustrated and described above, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, configurations, or implementations described herein; rather, the present disclosure is intended to encompass various modifications and equivalent configurations within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A liquid mixing and separation box for clothing processing equipment, characterized in that: The liquid mixing and separation box (2) comprises a liquid mixing box body (21), a main box body (22) and a liquid separation box body (23) which are arranged in sequence; m liquid mixing flow channels are formed between the liquid mixing box body (21) and the main box body (22); each of the liquid mixing flow channels is formed with a liquid mixing flow channel outlet communicating with the liquid mixing flow channel, a liquid mixing flow channel A inlet and n liquid mixing flow channel B inlets; the m liquid mixing flow channels are formed with m*n liquid mixing flow channel B inlets; n liquid separation channels are formed between the main box body (22) and the liquid separation box body (23), each of the liquid separation channels is formed with a liquid separation channel liquid inlet and m liquid separation channel C liquid outlets connected to the liquid separation channel, and the n liquid separation channels are formed with m*n liquid separation channel C liquid outlets; the liquid separation channel C liquid outlets are connected to the liquid mixing channel B liquid inlets in a one-to-one correspondence, so that each of the liquid separation channels can be connected to the m liquid mixing channels at the same time; Water can enter the m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel A; n types of detergents can enter the n liquid separation flow channels through the liquid separation flow channel inlet; the detergent in each liquid separation flow channel can enter the m mixing liquid flow channels through the liquid separation flow channel C outlet and the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid flow channel B, and mix with the water in the mixing liquid flow channel; the mixed liquid of detergent and water can be discharged through the liquid outlet of the mixing liquid flow channel; Wherein, m and n are both integers, and m≥2, n≥2.

2. The liquid mixing and separation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid inlet of each liquid mixing channel B constitutes a liquid mixing channel B inlet group, wherein n liquid mixing channel B inlet groups are provided, and the n liquid mixing channel B inlet groups are arranged at intervals; each liquid mixing channel B inlet group includes m liquid mixing channel B inlets arranged at intervals; n liquid separation channels are arranged at intervals, each of the liquid separation channels is formed with a liquid separation channel C outlet group, and each of the liquid separation channel C outlet groups includes m liquid separation channel C outlets arranged at intervals; The liquid separation channel C outlet group and the liquid mixing channel B inlet group are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the m liquid separation channel C outlets in each liquid separation channel C outlet group are connected to the m liquid mixing channel B inlets in the corresponding liquid mixing channel B inlet group in a one-to-one correspondence.

3. The liquid mixing and separation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top wall or bottom wall of the main box body (22) is formed with the liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B and the liquid outlet of the liquid separation channel C; n groups of liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the main box body (22), and m liquid inlet of each group of liquid inlet of the mixing liquid channel B are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the main box body (22); The n liquid separation channels are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body (22), and the m liquid separation channel C outlets in each liquid separation channel C outlet group are spaced apart along the length direction of the main box body (22).

4. The liquid mixing and separation box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end wall of the liquid mixing box body (21) away from the main box body (22) is formed with a liquid inlet of the liquid mixing channel A, and the bottom wall of the liquid mixing box body (21) is formed with a liquid outlet of the liquid mixing channel; The end wall of the liquid separation box body (23) away from the main box body (22) is formed with a liquid separation channel inlet, and n liquid separation channel inlets are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the liquid separation box body (23); the liquid separation channel inlets are close to the bottom wall of the liquid separation box body (23).

5. The liquid mixing and separation box according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the liquid mixing channels is U-shaped; m-1 partitions are provided at the liquid outlet end of each liquid separation channel, and the m-1 partitions divide the liquid outlet end of the liquid separation channel into m liquid separation channel C outlets.

6. A delivery device, characterized in that: It comprises a liquid storage box (31) and a liquid mixing and separation box (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 5; the liquid storage box (31) is arranged on a side of the liquid separation box body (23) away from the main box body (22) and the liquid storage box (31) is formed with n liquid storage chambers, each of which can store a detergent; each of the liquid storage chambers is formed with a liquid storage chamber outlet, and the liquid storage chamber outlet is connected to the liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel in a one-to-one correspondence.

7. The delivery device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The dosing device further includes a liquid pump, wherein a plurality of the liquid pumps are provided, and the plurality of liquid pumps are formed with m*n liquid pump suction ports and m*n liquid pump discharge ports; The m*n liquid pump suction ports are connected to the m*n liquid outlets of the liquid separation channel C in a one-to-one correspondence, and the m*n liquid pump discharge ports are connected to the m*n liquid inlets of the liquid mixing channel B in a one-to-one correspondence.

8. The delivery device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel is provided with a male quick-connect connector, and the liquid outlet of the liquid storage box is provided with a female quick-connect connector; the delivery device further comprises an installation box (32), and the installation box (32) is formed with an installation cavity; The liquid storage box (31) can be ejected or pushed into the installation cavity. When the liquid storage box (31) is ejected from the installation cavity, the male quick-plug connector is separated from the female quick-plug connector and the female quick-plug connector closes the liquid outlet of the liquid storage box. When the liquid storage box (31) is pushed into the installation cavity, the male quick-plug connector and the female quick-plug connector are matched and connected, so that the liquid outlet of the liquid storage box is communicated with the corresponding liquid inlet of the liquid separation channel.

9. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: It includes a laundry treatment drum and a water system, wherein m laundry treatment drums are provided, each of which is formed with a drum liquid inlet and a drum liquid outlet; the water system includes a liquid inlet pipe system and a liquid discharge pipe system; The liquid inlet pipeline system includes a liquid mixing channel liquid inlet pipe, a barrel liquid inlet pipe, and the dosing device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein m liquid mixing channel liquid inlet pipes and m barrel liquid inlet pipes are provided, and the m liquid mixing channel liquid inlets are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the m liquid inlets of the liquid mixing channel A; the liquid inlet ends of the m barrel liquid inlet pipes are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the m liquid outlets of the liquid mixing channel, and the water outlet ends of the m barrel liquid inlet pipes are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the m barrel liquid inlets; The drainage pipeline system includes a drainage box (34), drainage branches and a drainage main pipe (35), wherein the drainage box (34) is formed with a drainage box liquid inlet and a drainage box liquid outlet; m drainage box liquid inlets and drainage branches are both provided, and the liquid inlet ends of the m drainage branches are connected to the m cylinder liquid outlets in a one-to-one correspondence, and the water outlet ends of the m drainage branches are connected to the m drainage box liquid inlets in a one-to-one correspondence; the drainage main pipe (35) is connected to the drainage box liquid outlets.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The water system further comprises a steam care system, the steam care system comprising a steam liquid inlet pipe (62), a steam generator (61) and a steam exhaust pipe (63); the steam generator (61) is formed with a steam generator inlet and a steam generator outlet, and the steam generator inlet is communicated with the steam liquid inlet pipe (62); The clothes processing device further comprises a drying system, wherein the drying system is formed with a drying air duct, and the drying air duct is formed with a drying air duct steam outlet; the exhaust pipe (63) is connected with the steam generator outlet and the drying air duct steam outlet.

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