Additive feeding system for clothes cleaning equipment and clothes cleaning equipment

By designing a temporary storage chamber and diversion mechanism in the clothing cleaning equipment, diversion of incoming water and temporarily storing part of the water flow, the overflow problem caused by excessive water incoming flow is solved, the smooth release of additives and the cleaning of the system is achieved, and the improvement of the Efficiency and user experience of the device.

CN119145193APending Publication Date: 2024-12-17PANASONIC APPLIANCES (CHINA) CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202411497314.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2024-12-17

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Technical Problem

When the water inlet and the additive is mixed with the existing washing machine additives, if the water inlet flow or pressure is too high, it is easy to cause water overflow.

Method used

An additive delivery system including a temporary storage chamber, a diversion mechanism, a main channel and a tributary channel is designed. Water inflow is diverted through the diversion mechanism, and part of the inflow is temporarily stored in the temporary storage chamber through the tributary channel to prevent overflow and pass through the pump and The inclined liquid outlet design ensures smooth discharge of additives and keeps the system clean.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents overflow problems caused by excessive water inlet flow, ensures smooth delivery of additives and the cleanliness and hygiene of the system, and improves the efficiency and user experience of clothing cleaning equipment.

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Abstract

The invention provides an additive feeding system for clothes cleaning equipment and the clothes cleaning equipment, and the additive feeding system comprises a temporary storage cavity (300) which is used for temporarily storing and / or diluting an additive; the flow dividing mechanism comprises a water inlet channel (53), a first water outlet channel (51) and a second water outlet channel (52), and the first water outlet channel (51) and the second water outlet channel (52) are both connected to the water inlet channel (53); the first water outlet channel (51) is connected to the main flow channel (L1), and the main flow channel (L1) is communicated with the temporary storage cavity (300); the main flow channel (L1) is connected with at least one additive box (400); the second water outlet channel (52) is connected to the branch flow channel (L2), and the branch flow channel (L2) is communicated with the temporary storage cavity (300) without passing through the additive box (400).
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of clothing cleaning, and in particular relates to an additive delivery system for clothing cleaning equipment and clothing cleaning equipment. Background Art

[0002] Many existing washing machine products use an automatic additive dosing system that can automatically add detergent, softener, etc. Users only need to add a large amount of additives at one time, and there is no need to manually add them each time they are used for a period of time. When automatically adding additives, the water inlet valve needs to let water flow into the pipeline to mix with the additives, and the additive pipeline needs to be flushed before or after use, otherwise the small amount of additives remaining in the pipeline will easily adhere to the pipeline for a long time.

[0003] When the water is mixed with the additive or when the water is fed alone, if the flow rate or pressure of the water is too large, water overflow may occur. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application aims to propose an additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device to solve or alleviate the overflow problem that may occur when flushing pipes.

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides an additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device, comprising:

[0006] A temporary storage chamber, wherein the temporary storage chamber is used for temporarily storing and / or diluting additives;

[0007] A diversion mechanism, the diversion mechanism comprising a water inlet channel, a first water outlet channel and a second water outlet channel, the first water outlet channel and the second water outlet channel are both connected to the water inlet channel;

[0008] A main flow channel, the first water outlet channel is connected to the main flow channel, and the main flow channel is connected to the temporary storage cavity;

[0009] An additive box, at least one of the additive boxes being connected to the main flow channel; and

[0010] A branch channel, the second water outlet channel is connected to the branch channel, and the branch channel is connected to the temporary storage chamber without passing through the additive box.

[0011] When the water inlet flow rate is large, the diversion mechanism can divert part of the water inlet into the temporary storage chamber through the branch channel to prevent overflow when the water inlet flow rate is large.

[0012] In at least one possible embodiment, the temporary storage chamber includes an S-shaped channel, the S-shaped channel is connected to the branch channel, and the downstream end of the S-shaped channel and the downstream end of the main channel meet near the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet of the temporary storage chamber.

[0013] The S-shaped channel can prevent the liquid (additive) in the main channel from flowing back or flowing to other locations through the branch channel, so that the liquid (additive) in the main channel can be discharged from the liquid outlet of the temporary storage chamber as directly as possible.

[0014] In at least one possible implementation, the diverter mechanism is a diverter valve, and in the water flow direction, the diverter valve is located on the upstream side of the additive box.

[0015] By adjusting the flow distribution of the two water outlet channels of the diverter valve, the flow of water for flushing additives (ie, the water in the main channel) and the flow of water diverted by the branch channel can be controlled.

[0016] In at least one possible embodiment, the additive dosing system further includes a pump, wherein the pump includes a pump inlet and a pump outlet.

[0017] The temporary storage chamber is provided with a temporary storage chamber outlet. Inside the temporary storage chamber, the bottom surface between the pump outlet and the temporary storage chamber outlet comprises an inclined surface, and the temporary storage chamber outlet is located at a lower end of the inclined surface.

[0018] The additive can be smoothly flushed to the liquid outlet of the temporary storage chamber and flow out, preventing the additive from remaining in the temporary storage chamber and keeping the temporary storage chamber clean and hygienic.

[0019] In at least one possible implementation, the flow diversion mechanism is configured so that a flow rate of the first water outlet channel is greater than a flow rate of the second water outlet channel.

[0020] In at least one possible implementation, a cross-sectional area of ​​the first water outlet channel is greater than a cross-sectional area of ​​the second water outlet channel.

[0021] In at least one possible implementation, the first water outlet channel is located below the water inlet channel, and the second water outlet channel is located above the water inlet channel.

[0022] In at least one possible implementation, the first water outlet channel is provided with a first one-way valve, and the first one-way valve can prevent the fluid from flowing from the first water outlet channel to the water inlet channel.

[0023] The second water outlet channel is provided with a second one-way valve, and the second one-way valve can prevent the fluid from flowing from the second water outlet channel to the water inlet channel.

[0024] The opening resistance of the first one-way valve is smaller than the opening resistance of the second one-way valve, so that the opening degree of the first one-way valve is larger than the opening degree of the second one-way valve; or

[0025] The first water outlet channel is not provided with a one-way valve, and the second water outlet channel is provided with a second one-way valve, and the second one-way valve can prevent fluid from flowing from the second water outlet channel to the water inlet channel.

[0026] The present application also proposes a clothing cleaning device, which includes an additive delivery system as described in any one of the above-mentioned timely solutions.

[0027] In at least one possible embodiment, the additive cartridge comprises at least a first additive cartridge and a second additive cartridge.

[0028] The first additive box is connected to a first additive valve, the first additive valve is a one-way valve, and the first additive valve is connected to the first water outlet channel.

[0029] The second additive box is connected to a second additive valve, and the second additive valve is a three-way valve.

[0030] The one-way valve has a simpler structure and lower cost than the three-way valve. When the second additive box is cut off, a pump can be used to form a negative pressure to open the one-way valve and suck out the additive in the first additive box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a part of the internal structure of a clothes cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a part of the internal structure of a clothes cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application from another angle.

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a partial structure of an additive delivery system according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a partial structure of an additive delivery system according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0035] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view showing a partial structure of an additive dosing system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Figure 6 Another cross-sectional view showing a partial structure of the additive dosing system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the temporary storage chamber of a clothing cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0038] Figure 8A schematic structural diagram of an additive box body of a clothes cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0039] Fig. 9 A schematic structural diagram of an additive box of a clothing cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0040] Fig.10 A schematic diagram showing the connection relationship of a clothing cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0041] Fig.11 A schematic structural diagram of a venturi tube of a clothes cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0042] Fig.12 A cross-sectional view of a venturi tube of a laundry cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0043] Description of Reference Numerals

[0044] 100 Vent Box Assembly

[0045] 200 Buckets

[0046] 300 temporary storage chamber 301 temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 302 temporary storage chamber exhaust port

[0047] 400 Additive Box

[0048] 401 liquid channel 4011 additive box liquid inlet 4012 additive box liquid outlet

[0049] 402 gas channel 4021 additive box air inlet 4022 additive box air outlet

[0050] 403 Additive box body 404 Washing plate

[0051] L1 main channel L2 branch channel

[0052] 11 bucket air pressure pipe 12 temporary storage chamber air pressure pipe 15 additive inlet pipe

[0053] 3 Venturi tube 31 liquid outlet 32 ​​water inlet 33 additive inlet

[0054] 5 Diverter valve 51 First water outlet channel 52 Second water outlet channel 521 Second check valve 53 Water inlet channel

[0055] 6 Pumps

[0056] 7 First additive valve

[0057] 8 Second additive valve

[0058] 9 Third additive valve

[0059] X is the front-to-back direction, Y is the left-right direction, and Z is the up-down direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] In order to more clearly explain the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail in this section in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In addition to the various implementation methods described in this section, the present application can also be implemented in other different ways. Without violating the spirit of the present application, those skilled in the art can make corresponding improvements, deformations and substitutions, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in this section. The scope of protection of the present application shall be subject to the claims.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, an embodiment of the present application proposes a clothing cleaning device, which includes a ventilation box assembly 100, a water bucket 200 and an additive delivery system. The water bucket 200 can hold water for cleaning clothes. The ventilation box assembly 100 is formed with a accommodating space P, which can hold liquid (e.g., additives and water). The additive box 400 can store one or more additives. The temporary storage chamber 300 and the additive box 400 can be arranged below the water bucket 200, and the ventilation box assembly 100 can be arranged above the water bucket 200.

[0062] The clothes cleaning device may be, for example, a drum washing machine, and a front side of the drum washing machine in the front-rear direction X may have a clothes loading opening.

[0063] The additive delivery system includes a temporary storage chamber 300, an additive box 400, a flow diversion mechanism, a pump 6, a main flow channel L1 and a branch flow channel L2.

[0064] The additive box 400 is used to hold additives, and the temporary storage chamber 300 is used to temporarily store and / or dilute additives. The temporary storage chamber 300 is directly or indirectly connected to the first water inlet valve FV1 to pass water into the temporary storage chamber 300 to dilute the additive. The additive box 400 and the temporary storage chamber assembly 300 are connected via an additive valve, and the additive valve is used to control the on-off of the flow path between the additive box 400 and the temporary storage chamber assembly 300.

[0065] like Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As shown, the temporary storage chamber 300 is provided with a temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 301 and a temporary storage chamber exhaust port 302. The additive box 400 is provided with a liquid channel 401 and a gas channel 402.

[0066] The two ends of the liquid channel 401 are respectively provided with an additive box liquid inlet 4011 and an additive box liquid outlet 4012, and the two ends of the gas channel 402 are respectively provided with an additive box air inlet 4021 and an additive box air outlet 4022. The liquid channel 401 and the gas channel 402 extend along the front-to-back direction X of the laundry cleaning device as a whole.

[0067] The temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 301 is connected to the additive box liquid inlet 4011, and the temporary storage chamber exhaust port 302 is connected to the additive box air inlet 4021. One end of the gas channel 402 (i.e., the additive box air inlet 4021) can be connected to the temporary storage chamber exhaust port 302, and the other end of the gas channel 402 (i.e., the additive box air outlet 4022) can be connected to the accommodating space P of the ventilation box assembly 100 through the temporary storage chamber air pressure tube 12.

[0068] The pump 6 is used to pump the additive in the additive chamber 400 to the temporary storage chamber 300 . The pump 6 may be located at the rear side of the temporary storage chamber 300 , so that the pump 6 is easy to maintain.

[0069] By using the additive box 400 to form the liquid channel 401 and the gas channel 402, the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 301 and the temporary storage chamber exhaust port 302 located on the rear side of the clothing cleaning device can be transferred to the front of the clothing cleaning device without the need for independently set up pipelines, which facilitates the arrangement of (other) pipelines, can fully utilize the space, and make the structure compact.

[0070] like Fig. 9 As shown, the additive box 400 includes an additive box body 403 and a washing plate 404. The additive box body 403 is used to hold additives. The additive box body 403 and the washing plate 404 are connected together to form a liquid channel 401 and a gas channel 402. In the left-right direction Y of the clothes cleaning device, the washing plate 404 can be located on one side of the additive box body 403. The liquid channel 401 and the gas channel 402 are enclosed by the additive box body 403 and the washing plate 404, which can make manufacturing easy and low-cost.

[0071] The liquid channel 401 and the gas channel 402 are separated, and for the portions of the liquid channel 401 and the gas channel 402 extending along the front-rear direction X, the gas channel 402 may be located above the liquid channel 401 in the up-down direction Z of the laundry cleaning device. The liquid channel 401 and the gas channel 402 are separated so that the liquid and the gas are transported separately, and even if the liquid channel 401 leaks, the liquid will not leak into the gas channel 402.

[0072] The additive box liquid outlet 4012 and / or the additive box gas outlet 4022 may be located in the additive box body 403 or the wash plate 404. Providing the additive box liquid outlet 4012 or the additive box gas outlet 4022 in the additive box body or the wash plate 404 facilitates the formation.

[0073] The diversion mechanism includes an inlet channel 53, a first outlet channel 51, and a second outlet channel 52. The first outlet channel 51 and the second outlet channel 52 are both connected to the inlet channel 53. The first outlet channel 51 is connected to the main channel L1, which is connected to the temporary storage chamber 300. The main channel L1 is connected to at least one additive receiving portion of the additive box 400 described later. The second outlet channel 52 is connected to the branch channel L2, which is connected to the temporary storage chamber 300 without passing through the additive box 400. Figure 4 In FIG. 1 , a solid arrow indicates the main flow channel L1 , and a dotted arrow indicates the main flow channel L2 .

[0074] When the water inlet flow rate is large, the diverter valve 5 can divert a portion of the water inlet through the branch channel L2 and temporarily store it in the temporary storage chamber 300 to prevent overflow when the water inlet flow rate is large.

[0075] Optionally, the diverter mechanism may be a diverter valve 5, which includes an inlet channel 53, a first outlet channel 51 and a second outlet channel 52. Further, the diverter mechanism (diverter valve 5) is configured so that the flow rate of the first outlet channel 51 is greater than the flow rate of the second outlet channel 52.

[0076] Reference Figure 5 and Fig.10 Specifically, the first water outlet channel 51 may be provided with a first one-way valve, which can prevent the fluid from flowing from the first water outlet channel 51 to the water inlet channel 53. The second water outlet channel 52 is provided with a second one-way valve 521, which can prevent the fluid from flowing from the second water outlet channel 52 to the water inlet channel 53. The opening resistance of the first one-way valve is smaller than the opening resistance of the second one-way valve 521. When water flows into the water inlet channel 53, the first one-way valve and the second one-way valve 521 can be opened under the action of water pressure, and the opening degree of the first one-way valve is larger than the opening degree of the second one-way valve 521, so that the flow rate of the first water outlet channel 51 is larger than the flow rate of the second water outlet channel 52.

[0077] In another possible implementation, the first water outlet channel 51 may not be provided with a one-way valve, and the second water outlet channel 52 may be provided with a second one-way valve 521, and the second one-way valve 521 can prevent the fluid from flowing from the second water outlet channel 52 to the water inlet channel 53. When water flows into the water inlet channel 53, the water flow can directly flow to the first water outlet channel 51, and the second one-way valve 521 can be opened under the action of water pressure to flow to the second water outlet channel 52, so that the flow rate of the first water outlet channel 51 is greater than the flow rate of the second water outlet channel 52.

[0078] Optionally, the first water outlet channel 51 may be located below the water inlet channel 53 , and the second water outlet channel 52 may be located above the water inlet channel 53 , so that under the action of gravity, the flow rate of the first water outlet channel 51 may be greater than the flow rate of the second water outlet channel 52 .

[0079] like Fig.10 As shown, in the water flow direction, the diverter valve 5 can be located on the upstream side of the additive box 400. By adjusting the flow distribution of the two water outlet channels (i.e., the first water outlet channel 51 and the second water outlet channel 52) of the diverter valve 5, the flow of water for flushing the additive (i.e., the water in the main channel L1) and the flow of water diverted by the branch channel L2 can be controlled.

[0080] It is understood that in other possible embodiments, the flow diversion mechanism may be a three-way pipe, which may include a water inlet channel, a first water outlet channel, and a second water outlet channel. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first water outlet channel is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second water outlet channel, and the water flow rates of the first water outlet channel and the second water outlet channel are controlled by the cross-sectional areas of the channels, so that the flow rate of the first water outlet channel is greater than the flow rate of the second water outlet channel.

[0081] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the temporary storage chamber 300 includes an S-shaped channel, the S-shaped channel is connected to the branch channel L2, and the downstream end of the S-shaped channel and the downstream end of the main channel L1 meet near the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 301 of the temporary storage chamber 300. The S-shaped channel can prevent the liquid (additive) in the main channel L1 from flowing back or flowing to other locations through the branch channel L2.

[0082] like Figure 4 As shown, the pump 6 includes a pump inlet 61 and a pump outlet 62. Inside the temporary storage chamber 300, the bottom surface between the pump outlet 62 and the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 301 includes an inclined surface, and the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 301 is located at the lower end of the inclined surface. The additive can be smoothly flushed to the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet 301 and flow out, preventing the additive from remaining in the temporary storage chamber and keeping the temporary storage chamber clean and sanitary.

[0083] The additive box 400 may include a plurality of additive containing parts, and the additive containing parts and the storage chamber assembly 300 are connected via an additive valve, and the additive valve is used to control the on-off of the flow path between the additive containing part and the temporary storage chamber assembly 300. Each additive containing part may be connected to an additive valve. The additive valve is located at the rear side of the temporary storage chamber 300, so that the additive valve can be easily maintained. Each additive containing part can be used to contain an additive, for example, multiple additive containing parts can respectively contain detergent, softener, care agent, etc.

[0084] Further, the plurality of additive containing parts at least include a first additive box and a second additive box, and the additive valve includes a first additive valve 7 and a second additive valve 8. The first additive box may be connected to the first additive valve 7, which may be a one-way valve, and the first additive valve 7 is connected to the first water outlet channel 51. The second additive box may be connected to the second additive valve 8, which may be a three-way valve.

[0085] There is no need to set a three-way valve for each additive container. The one-way valve has a simpler structure and lower cost than the three-way valve. When the second additive box 8 is cut off, the pump 6 can be used to form a negative pressure to open the one-way valve and suck the additive in the first additive box.

[0086] In this embodiment, the plurality of additive containing parts further include a third additive cartridge 9, and the additive valve further includes a third additive valve 9. The third additive valve 9 is a three-way valve, and the second additive valve 8 and the third additive valve 9 are connected together.

[0087] The one-way valve has a simpler structure and lower cost than the three-way valve. When the second additive box 8 and the third additive box 9 are disconnected, the pump 6 can be used to form a negative pressure to open the one-way valve and suck out the additive in the first additive box.

[0088] The vent box assembly 100 connects the accommodating space P with the outside atmosphere through the exhaust port. One end of the water bucket air pressure pipe 11 can be connected to the upper part of the accommodating space P, and the other end of the water bucket air pressure pipe 11 is used to connect to the water bucket 200 of the clothes cleaning device. Thus, the water bucket 200 can be connected to the atmosphere through the vent box assembly 100 through the water bucket air pressure pipe 11.

[0089] One end of the temporary storage chamber air pressure pipe 12 can be connected to the upper part of the accommodation space P, and the other end of the temporary storage chamber air pressure pipe 12 is connected to the temporary storage chamber 300 through the gas channel 402. Thus, the temporary storage chamber 300 can be connected to the atmosphere through the ventilation box assembly 100 through the temporary storage chamber air pressure pipe 12.

[0090] After water enters the accommodating space P of the ventilation box assembly 100 (for example, water carried by foam), water can be prevented or reduced from entering the water bucket air pressure tube 11 and the temporary storage chamber air pressure tube 12, thereby affecting the ventilation effect of the water bucket 200 and the temporary storage chamber 300.

[0091] like Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, the ventilation box assembly 100 includes a venturi tube 3, and the venturi tube 3 includes a water inlet 32, a liquid outlet 31 and an additive inlet 33. The additive inlet 33 is arranged at the contraction throat of the venturi tube 3, and the additive inlet 33 can be connected to the temporary storage chamber 300 through the additive inlet pipe 15 and the liquid channel 402. The liquid outlet 31 is connected to the bucket 200 through the water inlet pipe 34, and the water inlet pipe 34 can be connected to the front side and the upper side of the bucket 200. The water inlet 32 ​​can be connected to the second water inlet valve FV2, and the faucet can supply water to the venturi tube 3 when the second water inlet valve FV2 is opened.

[0092] When water flows from the water inlet 32 ​​to the liquid outlet 31, negative pressure will be formed at the contraction throat of the venturi tube 3. The additive in the temporary storage chamber 300 can be sucked into the venturi tube 3 by the negative pressure formed by the venturi tube 3 and mixed and diluted with water, and then supplied to the water bucket 200 through the water inlet pipe 34. The present application uses a simple structure to achieve the absorption and dilution of additives.

[0093] In the vertical direction Z, the venturi tube 3 can be located above the pump 6. By providing the pump 6 and the venturi tube 3 as two extraction mechanisms to deliver the additive to the water bucket 200, the pressure of the extraction mechanism can be reduced, the service life of the extraction mechanism can be increased, and the risk of water leakage of the extraction mechanism can be reduced compared to using only one extraction mechanism. The pump 6 only takes on the operation of extracting the additive without taking on the water supply operation. The pump 6 with higher precision and lower pressure can be used, which can improve the accuracy of the additive delivery.

[0094] The additive and water can be put into the upper surface of the clothes from the drum opening on the front side of the clothes cleaning device through the water inlet pipe 34, and the washing effect is good. The water enters the water bucket 200 from the liquid outlet 31 of the venturi tube 3 through the water inlet pipe 34, and the effect of high-pressure water spraying can be achieved, which is conducive to foaming and has a good spraying effect.

[0095] In the front-to-back direction X of the laundry cleaning device, the additive inlet 33 (connected to the additive inlet pipe 15) can be located at the front side of the ventilation box assembly 100. This can make the additive inlet pipe 15 located at the front side of the laundry cleaning device shorter and occupy less space.

[0096] It should be understood that at least some aspects or features of the above-mentioned implementation modes, embodiments or examples may be appropriately combined.

[0097] It is understood that in the present application, when the number of parts or components is not particularly limited, the number may be one or more, and the multiple here means two or more. For the case where the number of parts or components shown in the drawings and / or described in the specification is a specific number such as two, three, four, etc., the specific number is usually exemplary and not restrictive, and it can be understood as multiple, that is, two or more, but this does not mean that the present application excludes the case of one.

[0098] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly stated or limited, the terms such as "install", "assemble", "assemble", "connect", "connect", "couple", "link", "abut", "connect", "interconnect", "intercommunication", "conduction", "fixation", "fastening" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, they can be direct or indirect. For example, regarding connection, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly stated or limited. For example, regarding connectivity / conduction, it can be direct connectivity / conduction, or it can be indirect connectivity / conduction via an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0099] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly stated or limited, a component disposed on / installed on / located on / accommodated on / placed in, within, inside, etc. another component may be any of the following two situations: a part or most of the one component is located in the other component; and the one component is completely accommodated in the other component.

[0100] Although the present application is described in detail using the above-mentioned embodiments, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. The present application can be modified and implemented as a modified embodiment without departing from the subject matter and scope of the present application as determined by the claims. Therefore, the description in this specification is for the purpose of illustration and does not have any restrictive meaning for the present application.

Claims

1. An additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device, characterized in that: include: A temporary storage chamber (300), wherein the temporary storage chamber (300) is used for temporarily storing and / or diluting additives; A flow diversion mechanism, the flow diversion mechanism comprising a water inlet channel (53), a first water outlet channel (51) and a second water outlet channel (52), wherein the first water outlet channel (51) and the second water outlet channel (52) are both connected to the water inlet channel (53); A main flow channel (L1), the first water outlet channel (51) is connected to the main flow channel (L1), and the main flow channel (L1) is connected to the temporary storage chamber (300); An additive box (400), the main channel (L1) being connected to at least one of the additive boxes (400); as well as A branch channel (L2), the second water outlet channel (52) is connected to the branch channel (L2), and the branch channel (L2) communicates with the temporary storage chamber (300) without passing through the additive box (400).

2. The additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temporary storage chamber (300) comprises an S-shaped channel, the S-shaped channel is connected to the branch channel (L2), and the downstream end of the S-shaped channel and the downstream end of the main channel (L1) meet near the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet (301) of the temporary storage chamber (300).

3. The additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diverter mechanism is a diverter valve (5). In the direction of water flow, the diverter valve (5) is located on the upstream side of the additive box (400).

4. The additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a pump (6), wherein the pump (6) comprises a pump inlet (61) and a pump outlet (62), The temporary storage chamber (300) is provided with a temporary storage chamber liquid outlet (301); inside the temporary storage chamber (300), the bottom surface between the pump outlet (62) and the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet (301) comprises an inclined surface, and the temporary storage chamber liquid outlet (301) is located at the lower end of the inclined surface.

5. The additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow dividing mechanism is configured so that the flow rate of the first water outlet channel (51) is greater than the flow rate of the second water outlet channel (52).

6. The additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sectional area of ​​the first water outlet channel (51) is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second water outlet channel (52).

7. The additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water outlet channel (51) is located below the water inlet channel (53), and the second water outlet channel (52) is located above the water inlet channel (53).

8. The additive delivery system for a clothing cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first water outlet channel (51) is provided with a first one-way valve, and the first one-way valve is capable of preventing fluid from flowing from the first water outlet channel (51) to the water inlet channel (53). The second water outlet channel (52) is provided with a second one-way valve (521), and the second one-way valve (521) is capable of preventing fluid from flowing from the second water outlet channel (52) to the water inlet channel (53). The opening resistance of the first one-way valve is smaller than the opening resistance of the second one-way valve (521), so that the opening degree of the first one-way valve is larger than the opening degree of the second one-way valve (521); or The first water outlet channel (51) is not provided with a one-way valve, and the second water outlet channel (52) is provided with a second one-way valve (521), and the second one-way valve (521) can prevent fluid from flowing from the second water outlet channel (52) to the water inlet channel (53).

9. A clothes cleaning device, characterized in that: The laundry cleaning device comprises the additive dosing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The clothes cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that The additive box (400) comprises at least a first additive box and a second additive box, The first additive box is connected to a first additive valve (7), the first additive valve (7) is a one-way valve, and the first additive valve (7) is connected to the first water outlet channel (51). The second additive box is connected to a second additive valve (8), and the second additive valve (8) is a three-way valve.