Foam generating device, clothes treating agent feeding device and washing equipment
By using a foam generator in the washing machine, using the foaming component to foam the clothing treatment agent water into a foam liquid, it solves the problem that it is difficult for users to accurately place and dissolve for a long time by manually putting detergents, and improves the washing effect and user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510087739.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-01-20
AI Technical Summary
It is difficult for users to manually place detergent in existing washing machines to achieve accurate placement, which affects the washing effect of the fabric to be treated, and the detergent dissolves in water for a long time.
A foam generator is provided, including a first delivery assembly, the assembly includes a first foam cavity, a liquid supply assembly and a foam assembly for providing a foam liquid with a laundry treatment agent into the washing container. The pressure-bearing gas is provided into the first foaming chamber by the foaming assembly, so that the clothing treatment agent water is foamed to form a foam liquid.
By directly adding foam liquid to the washing container, ensuring that the clothing treatment agent is in direct contact with the clothing, improving the washing effect, reducing the time for the clothing treatment agent to dissolve in water, and improving the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of washing equipment, and in particular to a foam generating device, a clothes treating agent dispensing device and washing equipment. Background Art
[0002] When using existing washing machines, users are usually required to manually add detergent. Manual addition of detergent by users makes it difficult to achieve accurate delivery of detergent and ensure the washing effect of the fabric to be treated. At the same time, after the detergent manually added by the user enters the washing container of the washing machine, the detergent manually added by the user takes a long time to dissolve in the water, further affecting the washing effect of the fabric to be treated. The washing machine needs to wash for a period of time so that the detergent manually added by the user is fully dissolved and mixed with water to produce a foam liquid with a stronger cleaning effect. Summary of the invention
[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a foam generating device, a clothing treatment agent dispensing device and a washing device to solve the problem in the related art that the detergent manually dispensed by the user is difficult to ensure the washing effect of the fabric to be treated.
[0004] According to a first embodiment provided by the present application, a foam generating device is provided, which is used for a washing device, wherein the washing device is provided with a washing container for treating fabrics to be treated, and the foam generating device comprises a first delivery component, wherein the first delivery component is used to provide foam liquid with a clothes treating agent into the washing container, and the first delivery component comprises:
[0005] A first foaming cavity, wherein the first foaming cavity is provided with a first foaming outlet;
[0006] A liquid supply component, used for supplying pressurized laundry treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber;
[0007] A foaming component, used for providing pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber to foam the laundry treatment agent water to form a foam liquid;
[0008] The first foaming chamber is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foam outlet with a spraying pressure.
[0009] According to a second embodiment provided by the present application, a foam generating device is provided, which is used for a washing device, wherein the washing device is provided with a washing container for treating fabrics to be treated, and the foam generating device comprises a first delivery component, wherein the first delivery component is used to provide foam liquid containing a clothes treating agent into the washing container, and the first delivery component comprises:
[0010] A first foaming cavity, wherein the first foaming cavity is provided with a first foaming outlet;
[0011] a clothes treating agent supplying member, used for supplying clothes treating agent to the first foaming chamber;
[0012] A water supply assembly, used for providing pressurized water to the first foaming chamber;
[0013] A foaming component, used for providing pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber to mix the laundry treatment agent and water in the first foaming chamber to form foam liquid;
[0014] The first foaming chamber is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foam outlet with a spraying pressure.
[0015] Optionally, the first dispensing component further comprises a second foaming chamber connected in series with the first foaming chamber through the first foaming outlet, and the liquid supply component simultaneously supplies laundry treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber and the second foaming chamber;
[0016] The second foaming chamber is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use. The second foaming chamber is provided with a second foaming outlet, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the second foaming outlet with injection pressure.
[0017] Optionally, the second bubble outlet and the first bubble outlet are configured so that a flow path of the foam liquid in the second foaming cavity flowing from the first bubble outlet to the second bubble outlet is a curved path.
[0018] Optionally, the first dispensing component further includes a third foaming cavity connected in series with the second foaming cavity through the second foaming outlet, and the third foaming cavity is provided with a bubble outlet connected with the first foaming cavity.
[0019] The third foaming chamber is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the foam discharge port with a spraying pressure.
[0020] Optionally, the foam generating device further comprises a first separation chamber capable of being communicated with the first foaming chamber and the second foaming chamber respectively, the first separation chamber forms a first liquid spraying port on a side facing the first foaming chamber, and forms a second liquid spraying port on a side facing the second foaming chamber;
[0021] The liquid supply assembly supplies the laundry treating agent water to the first foaming chamber and the second foaming chamber simultaneously through the first liquid spraying port and the second liquid spraying port.
[0022] Optionally, a plurality of the first liquid spraying ports are provided, and at least one of the first liquid spraying ports sprays the laundry treatment agent water toward the bottom of the first foaming chamber, so that the laundry treatment agent water in the first foaming chamber forms a turbulent flow.
[0023] Optionally, the foam generating device also includes a second partition chamber connected to the first foaming chamber, the liquid supply assembly supplies the clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber through the second partition chamber, the second partition chamber is arranged on the opposite side of the first partition chamber, the second partition chamber forms a third liquid spray outlet on the side facing the first foaming chamber, and the third liquid spray outlet is arranged opposite to the first liquid spray outlet.
[0024] Optionally, a blocking structure is provided in the first foaming cavity, and when the laundry treatment agent water enters the first foaming cavity from the first liquid spraying port, at least a portion of the laundry treatment agent water is sprayed onto the blocking structure.
[0025] Optionally, the first foaming chamber is further provided with a water inlet, which is connected to an external water source to replenish water during the process of foaming of the laundry treatment agent water to form foam liquid.
[0026] Optionally, a rotatable disturbance structure is provided in the first foaming chamber to disturb the laundry treatment agent water.
[0027] Optionally, the foaming component includes a first foaming component arranged at the first foaming outlet and / or a second foaming component arranged at the second foaming outlet, which is used to increase the fineness of the foam in the foam liquid.
[0028] Optionally, the first foam enhancing member and / or the second foam enhancing member is a mesh structure, and the pore size of the mesh structure is 50 mesh-500 mesh.
[0029] Optionally, the foaming component includes an external air source, an air pump connected to the external air source, a one-way valve, and a foaming part arranged in the first foaming cavity, and the foaming part is connected to the external air source through the one-way valve; a plurality of foaming holes are opened on the inner wall of the foaming part for injecting pressurized gas into the first foaming cavity.
[0030] Optionally, the pore diameter of the foaming hole is 0.01mm-1mm.
[0031] Optionally, the pressurized gas is ozone gas.
[0032] Optionally, the foaming component is configured to provide the pressurized gas when the liquid supply component provides the laundry treating agent water with pressure to the first foaming chamber.
[0033] Optionally, the liquid supply component includes a water inlet pipe, a storage chamber, and a delivery pump. A booster device is provided on the water inlet pipe. The water inlet pipe is connected to the first foaming chamber and the liquid storage chamber respectively. The storage chamber is used to store the clothing treatment agent. The delivery pump is arranged between the liquid storage chamber and the water inlet pipe, and is used to suck the clothing treatment agent into the water inlet pipe.
[0034] Optionally, the foam generating device further comprises a second delivery component, the second delivery component is used to deliver the laundry treatment agent into the washing container, and the second delivery component comprises:
[0035] The delivery chamber is selectively connected to the outside of the washing device, and the delivery chamber is provided with a drain port connected to the washing container.
[0036] Optionally, the second delivery assembly further includes a spray chamber formed above the delivery chamber, the spray chamber is connected to the water inlet pipeline, and a spray plate with a plurality of spray holes is arranged between the delivery chamber and the spray chamber.
[0037] According to a third embodiment provided in the present application, a clothing treatment agent dispensing device is provided, which is provided with any one of the foam generating devices described above.
[0038] According to a fourth embodiment provided by the present application, a washing device is provided, comprising a washing container, an outer drum and any one of the foam generating devices described above or the clothing treatment agent dispensing devices described above, wherein the washing container is connected to the outer drum.
[0039] Optionally, the washing device is a clothes processing device.
[0040] The solution provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:
[0041] Through the above technical solution, the foam generating device is provided with a first delivery component, through which the clothing treatment agent and water can be fully mixed in the first foaming chamber and generate foam to form a foam liquid and be discharged from the first foam outlet. The clothing treatment agent here can be a detergent. When the foam generating device is applied to a washing device for washing clothes, the fabric to be treated is clothes. Compared with the user manually delivering the clothing treatment agent when washing clothes, the foam liquid is directly delivered into the washing container through the foam generating device. The foam liquid can directly contact the clothes, ensure the washing effect of the clothes, reduce the time for the clothing treatment agent to dissolve in the water, ensure the washing effect of the fabric to be treated, and improve the user's experience. The liquid supply component can deliver a certain amount of clothing treatment agent water into the first foaming chamber, where the clothing treatment agent water refers to a mixed liquid of the clothing treatment agent and water. When the pressured clothing treatment agent water flows out of the liquid supply component, the clothing treatment agent water will generate foam due to the pressure. The liquid after the clothing treatment agent and water are mixed enters the first foaming chamber and is further foamed by the foaming component, further increasing the foam generated in the first foaming chamber. The foaming component arranged in the first foaming chamber can impact the laundry treatment agent water entering the first foaming chamber through the foaming gas with pressure, so that the laundry treatment agent water further foams and forms foam liquid. At the same time, the laundry treatment agent water is provided to the first foaming chamber, so that when entering the first foaming chamber and in the process of foaming in the first foaming chamber, the laundry treatment agent can be fully dissolved in the water, so that the laundry treatment agent and the water can be fully mixed, which reduces the time for the laundry treatment agent to dissolve in the water and makes it easier for the laundry treatment agent water to form foam liquid. Furthermore, the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foaming port and has a spray pressure. The spray pressure will cause the foam in the foam liquid to destroy the larger foam when it flows out from the first foaming port, so that the foam liquid flowing out from the first foaming port is more delicate. The first foaming chamber is configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is used, which also ensures the outflow of the foam liquid.
[0042] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0043] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:
[0044] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a foam generating device in a first embodiment provided by the present application at a first cross-sectional plane;
[0045] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the foam generating device of the first embodiment provided by the present application at a second cross-sectional view;
[0046] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the foam generating device of the first embodiment provided by the present application at the third cross-sectional view;
[0047] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the washing equipment of the fourth embodiment provided in the present application.
[0048] In the figure: 100-washing equipment, 101-washing container, 102-outer cylinder, 103-heating tank, 201-first foaming chamber, 202-second foaming chamber, 203-third foaming chamber, 204-first foam outlet, 205-second foam outlet, 206-first partition chamber, 207-second partition chamber, 208-first liquid spray outlet, 209-second liquid spray outlet, 210-third liquid spray outlet, 211-bubble outlet , 301-first foaming component, 302-second foaming component, 303-external air source, 304-air pump, 305-check valve, 306-foaming component, 307-foaming hole, 401-water inlet pipeline, 402-storage chamber, 403-dosing pump, 404-boosting device, 501-dosing chamber, 502-spraying chamber, 503-spraying plate, 504-spraying hole, 505-dissolving chamber, 506-drainage port.
[0049] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0050] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0051] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "inside", "outside", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.
[0052] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "contacted", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0053] It should be understood that the "multiple" mentioned herein refers to two or more. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, " / " means or, for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this article is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, in order to facilitate the clear description of the technical solution of the embodiments of the present application, in the embodiments of the present application, the words "first", "second" and the like are used to distinguish between the same items or similar items with basically the same functions and effects. Those skilled in the art can understand that the words "first", "second" and the like do not limit the quantity and execution order, and the words "first", "second" and the like do not limit them to be necessarily different.
[0054] In view of the problem that when using the existing washing machine, the user needs to manually put in the clothes treatment agent but it is difficult to ensure the washing effect of the fabric to be treated, the present application provides a foam generating device that is both a small volume structure and can ensure the washing effect of the fabric to be treated. Specifically, the present application provides a first dispensing component and a second dispensing component, while retaining the method that the user can manually put in the clothes treatment agent, and the first dispensing component ensures that the clothes treatment agent can be quantitatively put in, and further promotes the dissolution of the clothes treatment agent and generates foam liquid through the foaming component, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the clothes treatment agent and effectively ensuring the washing effect of the fabric to be treated.
[0055] According to the first embodiment provided by this application, Figures 1 to 3As shown, a foam generating device is provided, which is used for a washing device 1. The washing device 1 is provided with a washing container 101 for treating fabrics to be treated. The foam generating device includes a first dispensing component, which is used to provide foam liquid with clothing treatment agent into the washing container 101. The first dispensing component includes a first foaming chamber 201, a liquid supply component and a foaming component. The first foaming chamber 201 is provided with a first foaming outlet 204; the liquid supply component is used to provide pressurized clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201; the foaming component is used to provide pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber 201 to foam the clothing treatment agent water to form foam liquid; the first foaming chamber 201 is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foaming outlet 204 with a spraying pressure.
[0056] Through the above technical solution, the foam generating device is provided with a first delivery component, through which the clothing treatment agent and water can be fully mixed in the first foaming chamber 201 and generate foam to form foam liquid and discharge outward from the first foam outlet 204. The clothing treatment agent here can be a detergent. When the foam generating device is applied to the washing device 1 for washing clothes, the fabric to be treated is clothes. Compared with the user manually delivering the clothing treatment agent when washing clothes, the foam liquid is directly delivered into the washing container 101 through the foam generating device. The foam liquid can directly contact with the clothes, ensure the washing effect of the clothes, reduce the time for the clothing treatment agent to dissolve in the water, ensure the washing effect of the fabric to be treated, and improve the user's experience. The liquid supply component can deliver a certain amount of clothing treatment agent water into the first foaming chamber 201. The clothing treatment agent water here refers to a mixed liquid of clothing treatment agent and water. When the pressurized clothing treatment agent water flows out of the liquid supply component, the pressure causes the clothing treatment agent water to generate foam. The liquid after the laundry treatment agent and water are mixed enters the first foaming chamber 201 and is further foamed by the foaming component, further increasing the foam generated in the first foaming chamber 201. The foaming component arranged in the first foaming chamber 201 can impact the laundry treatment agent water entering the first foaming chamber 201 with the foaming gas with pressure, so that the laundry treatment agent water is further foamed and forms a foam liquid. At the same time, the laundry treatment agent water is provided to the first foaming chamber 201, so that when entering the first foaming chamber 201 and in the process of foaming in the first foaming chamber 201, the laundry treatment agent can be fully dissolved in the water, so that the laundry treatment agent and the water can be fully mixed, which reduces the time for the laundry treatment agent to dissolve in the water and makes it easier for the laundry treatment agent water to form a foam liquid. Furthermore, the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first bubble outlet 204 and has a spray pressure. The spray pressure will cause the foam in the foam liquid to destroy larger foams when flowing out from the first bubble outlet 204, so that the foam liquid flowing out from the first bubble outlet 204 is more delicate. The first foaming chamber 201 is configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, which also ensures the outflow of the foam liquid.
[0057] It should be noted that the two mentioned above and below are interconnected, which means that gas or liquid can flow between the two, and does not indicate or limit the connection relationship between the two. The foaming component mentioned above is used to provide pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber 201 to foam the laundry treatment agent water to form foam liquid, which means that the foaming component can provide pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber 201, and the gas causes the laundry treatment agent water to generate foam, so that the laundry treatment agent water can be turned into foam liquid, and the foam liquid is formed by mixing the laundry treatment agent and water.
[0058] The first dispensing component may also include a second foaming chamber 202 connected in series with the first foaming chamber 201 through the first foaming port 204, and the liquid supply component simultaneously provides clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202. Here, "simultaneously" means that the liquid supply component can provide clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 and can also provide clothing treatment agent water to the second foaming chamber 202. The second foaming chamber 202 can be arranged downstream of the first foaming chamber 201, and the downstream here refers to the downstream of the foam liquid flow path in the first foaming chamber 201. The second foaming chamber 202 increases the flow path of the foam liquid, so that the clothing treatment agent and water can be fully mixed and dissolved. At the same time, the increase in the flow path of the foam liquid also allows larger bubbles to be broken when the foam liquid flows, further increasing the fineness of the foam liquid. The liquid supply component provides clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 at the same time. The water entering the second foaming chamber 202 can also increase the fluidity of the foam liquid, making it easier for the foam liquid to flow out from the bubble discharge port 211, thereby preventing the foam liquid from staying in the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 for too long and causing defoaming.
[0059] The second foaming chamber 202 can be configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the second foaming chamber 202 is provided with a second foaming port 205, and the foam liquid is discharged outwardly from the second foaming port 205 and has a spray pressure. Specifically, the second foaming chamber 202 can be provided with a second foaming port 205 on a side away from the first foaming port 204, so that the flow path of the foam liquid in the first foaming chamber 201 can be increased as much as possible. The foam liquid is discharged outwardly from the second foaming port 205 and has a spray pressure. The second foaming chamber 202 is configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, ensuring that the foam liquid can be discharged from the second foaming port 205, and the foam liquid is discharged outwardly from the second foaming port 205 and has a spray pressure, and the spray pressure will cause the foam in the foam liquid to destroy the larger foam when it flows out from the second foaming port 205, so that the foam liquid flows out of the second foaming port 205 more delicate.
[0060] The second bubble outlet 205 and the first bubble outlet 204 can be configured such that the flow path of the foam liquid in the second foaming chamber 202 from the first bubble outlet 204 to the second bubble outlet 205 is a curved path. The curved path slows down the flow speed to a certain extent while ensuring that the flow of the foam liquid is not too slow, so that larger bubbles in the foam liquid can be broken, further increasing the fineness of the foam liquid.
[0061] The first dispensing component may also include a third foaming chamber 203 connected in series with the second foaming chamber 202 through a second foaming outlet 205, and the third foaming chamber 203 is provided with a foaming outlet 211 connected with the first foaming chamber 201. The third foaming chamber 203 may be configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the foaming outlet 211 and has a spray pressure. Preferably, the third foaming chamber 203 may be arranged downstream of the second foaming chamber 202 and connected in series with the second foaming chamber 202 through the second foaming outlet 205, and the downstream here refers to the downstream of the foam liquid flow path in the second foaming chamber 202
[0062] The third foaming chamber 203 is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is used, so that the foam liquid is discharged from the bubble outlet 211 and has a spray pressure. In this way, the third foaming chamber 203 further increases the flow path of the foam liquid, so that the clothing treatment agent and water can be fully mixed and dissolved. At the same time, the flow path of the foam liquid is increased, and the larger foam can be broken when the foam liquid flows, which further increases the fineness of the foam liquid. And the foam liquid is discharged from the bubble outlet 211 and has a spray pressure. The spray pressure will cause the foam in the foam liquid to destroy the larger foam when it flows out from the bubble outlet 211, so that the foam liquid flows out from the bubble outlet 211 more finely, and also ensures that the foam liquid generated in the foam generating device can be discharged. In this way, the foam liquid formed in the first foaming chamber 201 can make the foam liquid more fine after passing through the first bubble outlet 204, the second bubble outlet 205 and the bubble outlet 211, ensuring the washing effect on the clothes.
[0063] The foam generating device may further include a first partition chamber 206 which can be connected to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 respectively. The first partition chamber 206 forms a first liquid spraying port 208 on the side facing the first foaming chamber 201; and forms a second liquid spraying port 209 on the side facing the second foaming chamber 202. The liquid supply component supplies clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 simultaneously through the first liquid spraying port 208 and the second liquid spraying port 209. The liquid supply component supplies clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 simultaneously through the first partition chamber 206. The water entering the second foaming chamber 202 can increase the fluidity of the foam liquid, making it easier for the foam liquid to flow out from the bubble discharge port 211, thereby preventing the foam liquid from staying in the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 for too long, resulting in defoaming. Meanwhile, the first partition chamber 206 can be disposed between the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 , so that the structure of the first partition chamber 206 is more compact, and one first partition chamber 206 can supply water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 at the same time.
[0064] In some embodiments, the first liquid spraying port 208 may be provided with a plurality of first liquid spraying ports 208, and at least one first liquid spraying port 208 sprays laundry treatment agent water toward the bottom of the first foaming chamber 201, so that the laundry treatment agent water in the first foaming chamber 201 forms a turbulent flow. When the laundry treatment agent water is sprayed to the bottom at a certain speed and angle, it will drive the surrounding liquid to move together, forming a complex flow field. This turbulent flow not only helps the laundry treatment agent to be more evenly distributed in the foaming chamber, but also increases its contact area with the foaming gas, thereby accelerating the generation of foam. In addition, the synergistic effect of multiple liquid spraying ports can also improve the utilization efficiency of the laundry treatment agent water, reduce unnecessary waste, and make the laundry treatment agent and water more fully mixed and foamed, and also help the laundry treatment agent water to be better mixed with the foaming gas, thereby generating more foam.
[0065] In other embodiments, the foam generating device may further include a second partition chamber 207 connected to the first foaming chamber 201, the liquid supply assembly supplies clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 through the second partition chamber 207, the second partition chamber 207 is arranged on the opposite side of the first partition chamber 206, and the second partition chamber 207 forms a third liquid spraying port 210 on the side facing the first foaming chamber 201, and the third liquid spraying port 210 is arranged opposite to the first liquid spraying port 208. In this way, the clothing treatment agent water sprayed from the first liquid spraying port 208 and the clothing treatment agent water sprayed from the third liquid spraying port 210 can collide and mix with each other, so that the clothing treatment agent water forms a more complex flow pattern in the foaming chamber, further enabling the clothing treatment agent water to generate more foam, and further enabling the foam liquid to generate more foam. In addition, the existence of the second partition chamber 207 can also play a role in buffering and regulating the flow rate of the clothing treatment agent water, ensuring the stability and continuity of the foaming process. The third liquid spraying port 210 and the first liquid spraying port 208 also enable the foam generating device to maintain high efficiency and stable performance when processing a large amount of laundry treatment agent water.
[0066] A blocking structure may be provided in the first foaming chamber 201. When the laundry treatment agent water enters the first foaming chamber 201 from the first liquid spraying port 208, at least part of the laundry treatment agent water is sprayed onto the blocking structure. When the laundry treatment agent water enters the first foaming chamber 201 from the first liquid spraying port 208, at least part of the laundry treatment agent water is sprayed onto the blocking structure to cause splashing. The energy brought by the splashing can cause the laundry treatment agent water to generate foam, which helps to further increase the disturbance and mixing of the laundry treatment agent water, thereby generating more foam. The blocking structure here has a plate body with holes, so that the laundry treatment agent water sprayed from the first liquid spraying port 208 can contact the side plate body of the plate body to generate foam, and the laundry treatment agent water sprayed from the first liquid spraying port 208 can also impact each other through the holes to form foam. At the same time, the existence of the blocking structure can also prevent the laundry treatment agent water from directly impacting the cavity wall of the first foaming chamber 201, reducing energy loss and noise pollution.
[0067] The first foaming chamber 201 may also be provided with a water inlet, which is connected to an external water source to replenish water during the process of foaming the clothing treatment agent water to form a foam liquid. In this way, during the process of foaming the clothing treatment agent water to form a foam liquid, water can be replenished into the first foaming chamber 201 through the water inlet and the external water source, which not only ensures the stable generation of the foam liquid, but also promotes the flow of the foam liquid, and avoids the foam liquid staying in the first foaming chamber 201, the second foaming chamber 202 and the third foaming chamber 203 for too long, resulting in defoaming. Replenishing water avoids the degradation of foam quality caused by insufficient water. The water replenishment function of the water inlet not only improves the efficiency and stability of foam generation, but also enables the foam generating device to work continuously and stably, extending the service life. In addition, the design of the water inlet can also be adjusted and optimized according to actual needs to meet the water quality and water quantity requirements of different application scenarios.
[0068] A rotatable flow disturbance structure may be provided in the first foaming chamber 201 to disturb the laundry treatment agent water. The vortex and shear force formed by the flow disturbance structure during the rotation process can make the laundry treatment agent water more fully contact with the foaming gas, increase the mixing degree of the laundry treatment agent water and the foaming gas, and thus generate more foam.
[0069] The foaming assembly may include a first foaming member 301 and / or a second foaming member 302 arranged at the first foam outlet 204 or the second foaming member 305, for increasing the fineness of the foam in the foam liquid. Specifically, the first foaming member 301 and / or the second foaming member 302 may be a mesh structure, and the aperture of the mesh structure may be 50 meshes-500 meshes. The first foaming member 301 and / or the second foaming member 302 may filter out larger foam, which not only improves the fineness and stability of the foam, but also enhances the durability and practicality of the foam. Meanwhile, when the foam liquid passes through the second foaming member 302, the second foaming member 302 may generate a certain resistance, further slow down the flow rate of the foam liquid, promote the stay of the foam liquid in the first foaming chamber 201, and enable more foam to be generated in the first foaming chamber 201.
[0070] The foaming component may include an external gas source 303 and an air pump 304 connected to the external gas source 303, a one-way valve 305, and a foaming member 306 disposed in the first foaming cavity 201, wherein the foaming member 306 is connected to the external gas source 303 through the one-way valve 305; a plurality of foaming holes 307 are provided on the inner wall of the foaming member 306 for injecting pressurized foaming gas into the first foaming cavity 201. The gas in the external gas source 303 is discharged from the foaming holes 307 via the foaming member 306, so as to cause the liquid in the first foaming cavity 201 to generate foam, and the gas discharged from the foaming holes 307 will stir the liquid in the first foaming cavity 201, so as to promote the dissolution of the laundry treatment agent in the liquid. The external gas source 303 may be connected to the foaming member 306 through the one-way valve 305, so as to prevent the liquid in the first foaming cavity 201 from flowing back to the external gas source 303 from the foaming holes 307. The air pump 304 can increase the gas in the foaming member 306, ensuring that the gas discharged from the foaming holes 307 can have a certain pressure, so that the gas can fully stir the laundry treatment agent water. Preferably, the foaming member 306 can be constructed as a hollow tube.
[0071] In some embodiments, the pore size of the foaming hole 307 may be 0.01 mm-1 mm. The pore size of the foaming hole 307 is designed to be between 0.01 mm and 1 mm, which can ensure that the foaming gas is injected into the first foaming chamber 201 at an appropriate pressure and flow rate, thereby generating an ideal foaming effect. This design not only improves the efficiency and quality of foam generation, but also enhances the versatility and applicability of the foam generating device. At the same time, the smaller foaming hole 307 also allows the gas to form pressurized gas at the foaming port even when the flow rate is slow.
[0072] The pressurized gas provided to the foam generating device may be ozone gas. Ozone has a sterilization effect, and the ozone generating device can also provide additional oxidation and disinfection functions for the foam, so that the foam liquid generated by the first delivery component is a foam liquid with a sterilization effect, which improves the hygiene and safety of the foam. The washing effect on the fabric to be treated is further guaranteed. In addition to ozone, in the present application, the pressurized gas provided to the foam generating device may also be other gases that can have a sterilization effect. In this regard, the present application limits the type of gas, and it is also necessary to ensure that it does not damage clothing and the human body.
[0073] The foaming component can be configured to provide pressurized foaming gas when the liquid supply component provides pressurized laundry treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201. This can improve the foaming efficiency of the foam generating device and reduce the time for generating foam liquid.
[0074] The liquid supply assembly may include a water inlet pipeline 401, a storage chamber 402, and a delivery pump 403. A booster device 404 is provided on the water inlet pipeline 401. The water inlet pipeline 401 is communicated with the first foaming chamber 201 and the liquid storage chamber respectively. The storage chamber 402 is used to store clothing treatment agents. The delivery pump 403 is provided between the liquid storage chamber and the water inlet pipeline 401, and is used to suck the clothing treatment agents into the water inlet pipeline 401. By adjusting the opening and opening time of the delivery pump 403, the content of clothing treatment agents entering the first delivery assembly can be adjusted. The storage chamber 402 here can be provided with a plurality of storage chambers 402 to store different types of clothing treatment agents. Correspondingly, the delivery pump 403 can be provided with a plurality of storage chambers 402 corresponding to the number of storage chambers 402, and the delivery pump 403 corresponds to the storage chamber 402 one-to-one. In this way, for each type of clothing treatment agent, there is a corresponding delivery pump 403 for control. The water inlet pipe 401 can be communicated with the first partition chamber 206 and the second partition chamber 207 mentioned above, so that the water inlet pipe 401 can be communicated with the first foaming chamber 201. At the same time, the booster device 404 can ensure the spraying pressure of the laundry treatment agent water.
[0075] The foam generating device further includes a second delivery component, which is used to deliver the laundry treatment agent into the washing container 101. The second delivery component includes a delivery chamber 501, which can be selectively connected to the outside of the washing device 1, and the delivery chamber 501 is provided with a drain port 506 connected to the washing container 101. When the degree of dirtiness of the fabric to be treated is low or there are fewer fabrics to be treated, that is, when the fabric to be treated does not require a strong washing effect, the user can also manually deliver the laundry treatment agent through the second delivery component, which not only ensures the washing effect of the fabric to be treated, but also enriches the user's choice of delivering the laundry treatment agent.
[0076] The second delivery assembly may further include a spray chamber 502 formed above the delivery chamber 501, the spray chamber 502 is connected to the water inlet pipeline 401, and a spray plate 503 with a plurality of spray holes 504 is provided between the delivery chamber 501 and the spray chamber 502. The spray chamber 502 is connected to the water inlet pipeline 401, and after the water in the water inlet pipeline 401 enters the spray chamber 502, it will enter the delivery chamber 501 below the spray chamber 502 through the spray port on the spray plate 503 by gravity. After the user manually delivers the clothes treatment agent into the delivery chamber 501, the water that enters the delivery chamber 501 below the spray chamber 502 by gravity will impact the clothes treatment agent, thereby promoting the dissolution and mixing of the clothes treatment agent and water.
[0077] Furthermore, the second delivery assembly may further include a dissolving chamber 505 connected to the delivery chamber 501, the dissolving chamber 505 is arranged below the delivery chamber 501, the dissolving chamber 505 is respectively connected to the drain port 506 and the delivery chamber 501, and the delivery chamber 501 is connected to the drain port 506 through the dissolving chamber 505. The liquid after the clothes treatment agent and water are mixed in the delivery chamber 501 will flow into the dissolving chamber 505 below the delivery chamber 501 under the action of gravity. During the flow of the mixed liquid in the dissolving chamber 505, the clothes treatment agent in the mixed liquid will be continuously mixed with the water, and after entering the washing container 101 through the drain port 506, the washing effect on the fabric to be treated is ensured.
[0078] According to the second embodiment provided by the present application, a foam generating device is also provided, which is used for a washing device 1. The washing device 1 is provided with a washing container 101 for treating fabrics to be treated. The foam generating device includes a first dispensing component, which is used to provide foam liquid with clothing treatment agent into the washing container 101. The first dispensing component includes a first foaming chamber 201, a clothing treatment agent supply part, a water supply component and a foaming component: the first foaming chamber 201 is provided with a first foaming outlet 204; the clothing treatment agent supply part is used to provide clothing treatment agent to the first foaming chamber 201; the water supply component is used to provide pressurized water to the first foaming chamber 201; the foaming component is used to provide pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber 201 so that the clothing treatment agent and water in the first foaming chamber 201 are mixed and form foam liquid; the first foaming chamber 201 is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foaming outlet 204 and has a spray pressure.
[0079] Through the above technical solution, the foam generating device is provided with a first delivery component, through which the clothing treatment agent and water can be fully mixed in the first foaming chamber 201 and generate foam to form foam liquid and be discharged from the first foam outlet 204. The clothing treatment agent here can be a detergent. When the foam generating device is applied to the washing device 1 for washing clothes, the fabric to be treated is clothes. Compared with the user manually delivering the clothing treatment agent when washing clothes, the foam liquid is directly delivered into the washing container 101 through the foam generating device. The foam liquid can directly contact the clothes, ensure the washing effect of the clothes, reduce the time for the clothing treatment agent to dissolve in water, ensure the washing effect of the fabric to be treated, and improve the user's experience. The clothing treatment agent supply part and the water supply component can deliver a certain amount of clothing treatment agent and water into the first foaming chamber 201. The clothing treatment agent and water enter the first foaming chamber 201 and mix to form clothing treatment agent water, which is further foamed by the foaming component to increase the foam generated in the first foaming chamber 201. The foaming component arranged in the first foaming chamber 201 can impact the laundry treatment agent water entering the first foaming chamber 201 through the foaming gas with pressure, so that the laundry treatment agent water further foams and forms foam liquid. Furthermore, the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foam outlet 204 and has a spray pressure. The spray pressure will cause the foam in the foam liquid to break the larger foam when it flows out from the first foam outlet 204, so that the foam liquid flowing out from the first foam outlet 204 is more delicate. The first foaming chamber 201 is configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is used, which also ensures the outflow of the foam liquid.
[0080] The first dispensing component may also include a second foaming chamber 202 connected in series with the first foaming chamber 201 through the first foaming port 204, and the water supply component simultaneously provides clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202. At the same time here, it means that the clothing treatment agent supply part and the water supply component can provide clothing treatment agent and water to the first foaming chamber 201, and can also provide clothing treatment agent and water to the second foaming chamber 202. The second foaming chamber 202 can be arranged downstream of the first foaming chamber 201, and the downstream here refers to the downstream of the foam liquid flow path in the first foaming chamber 201. The second foaming chamber 202 increases the flow path of the foam liquid, so that the clothing treatment agent and water can be fully mixed and dissolved. At the same time, the flow path of the foam liquid is increased, and larger bubbles can be broken when the foam liquid flows, further increasing the fineness of the foam liquid. The water supply component provides clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 at the same time. The water entering the second foaming chamber 202 can also increase the fluidity of the foam liquid, making it easier for the foam liquid to flow out from the bubble discharge port 211, thereby preventing the foam liquid from staying in the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 for too long and causing defoaming.
[0081] The second foaming chamber 202 can be configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the second foaming chamber 202 is provided with a second foaming port 205, and the foam liquid is discharged outwardly from the second foaming port 205 and has a spray pressure. Specifically, the second foaming chamber 202 can be provided with a second foaming port 205 on a side away from the first foaming port 204, so that the flow path of the foam liquid in the first foaming chamber 201 can be increased as much as possible. The foam liquid is discharged outwardly from the second foaming port 205 and has a spray pressure. The second foaming chamber 202 is configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, ensuring that the foam liquid can be discharged from the second foaming port 205, and the foam liquid is discharged outwardly from the second foaming port 205 and has a spray pressure, and the spray pressure will cause the foam in the foam liquid to destroy the larger foam when it flows out from the second foaming port 205, so that the foam liquid flows out of the second foaming port 205 more delicate.
[0082] The second bubble outlet 205 and the first bubble outlet 204 can be configured such that the flow path of the foam liquid in the second foaming chamber 202 from the first bubble outlet 204 to the second bubble outlet 205 is a curved path. The curved path slows down the flow speed to a certain extent while ensuring that the flow of the foam liquid is not too slow, so that larger bubbles in the foam liquid can be broken, further increasing the fineness of the foam liquid.
[0083] The first dispensing component may also include a third foaming chamber 203 connected in series with the second foaming chamber 202 through a second foaming outlet 205, and the third foaming chamber 203 is provided with a foaming outlet 211 connected with the first foaming chamber 201. The third foaming chamber 203 may be configured as a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the foaming outlet 211 and has a spray pressure. Preferably, the third foaming chamber 203 may be arranged downstream of the second foaming chamber 202 and connected in series with the second foaming chamber 202 through the second foaming outlet 205, and the downstream here refers to the downstream of the foam liquid flow path in the second foaming chamber 202
[0084] The third foaming chamber 203 is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is used, so that the foam liquid is discharged from the bubble outlet 211 and has a spray pressure. In this way, the third foaming chamber 203 further increases the flow path of the foam liquid, so that the clothing treatment agent and water can be fully mixed and dissolved. At the same time, the flow path of the foam liquid is increased, and the larger foam can be broken when the foam liquid flows, which further increases the fineness of the foam liquid. And the foam liquid is discharged from the bubble outlet 211 and has a spray pressure. The spray pressure will cause the foam in the foam liquid to destroy the larger foam when it flows out from the bubble outlet 211, so that the foam liquid flows out from the bubble outlet 211 more finely, and also ensures that the foam liquid generated in the foam generating device can be discharged. In this way, the foam liquid formed in the first foaming chamber 201 can make the foam liquid more fine after passing through the first bubble outlet 204, the second bubble outlet 205 and the bubble outlet 211, ensuring the washing effect on the clothes.
[0085] The foam generating device may further include a first partition chamber 206 which can be connected to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 respectively. The first partition chamber 206 forms a first liquid spraying port 208 on the side facing the first foaming chamber 201; and forms a second liquid spraying port 209 on the side facing the second foaming chamber 202. The water supply component supplies water of the laundry treatment agent to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 simultaneously through the first liquid spraying port 208 and the second liquid spraying port 209. The water supply component supplies water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 simultaneously through the first partition chamber 206. The water entering the second foaming chamber 202 can increase the fluidity of the foam liquid, making it easier for the foam liquid to flow out from the foam discharge port 211, thereby preventing the foam liquid from staying in the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 for too long, resulting in defoaming. Meanwhile, the first partition chamber 206 can be disposed between the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 , so that the structure of the first partition chamber 206 is more compact, and one first partition chamber 206 can supply water to the first foaming chamber 201 and the second foaming chamber 202 at the same time.
[0086] In some embodiments, a plurality of first liquid spray ports 208 may be provided, and at least one first liquid spray port 208 sprays water toward the bottom of the first foaming chamber 201, so that the laundry treatment agent water in the first foaming chamber 201 forms a turbulent flow. When water is sprayed to the bottom at a certain speed and angle, it will drive the surrounding liquid to move together, forming a complex flow field. This turbulent flow not only helps the laundry treatment agent to be more evenly distributed in the foaming chamber, but also increases its contact area with the foaming gas, thereby accelerating the generation of foam. In addition, the synergistic effect of multiple liquid spray ports can also improve the utilization efficiency of water, reduce unnecessary waste, and make the laundry treatment agent and water more fully mixed and foamed, and also help the laundry treatment agent water to be better mixed with the foaming gas, thereby generating more foam.
[0087] In other embodiments, the foam generating device may further include a second partition chamber 207 connected to the first foaming chamber 201, the water supply assembly supplies water to the first foaming chamber 201 through the second partition chamber 207, the second partition chamber 207 is arranged on the opposite side of the first partition chamber 206, and the second partition chamber 207 forms a third liquid spraying port 210 on the side facing the first foaming chamber 201, and the third liquid spraying port 210 is arranged opposite to the first liquid spraying port 208. In this way, the water sprayed from the first liquid spraying port 208 and the water sprayed from the third liquid spraying port 210 can collide and mix with each other, so that the laundry treatment agent water forms a more complex flow pattern in the foaming chamber, further enabling the laundry treatment agent water to generate more foam, and further enabling the foam liquid to generate more foam. In addition, the existence of the second partition chamber 207 can also play a role in buffering and regulating the water flow, ensuring the stability and continuity of the foaming process. The third liquid spraying port 210 and the first liquid spraying port 208 also enable the foam generating device to maintain efficient and stable performance when processing a large amount of laundry treatment agent water.
[0088] A blocking structure may be provided in the first foaming cavity 201. When water enters the first foaming cavity 201 from the first liquid spraying port 208, at least part of the water is sprayed onto the blocking structure. The existence of the blocking structure can also prevent water from directly impacting the cavity wall of the first foaming cavity 201, thereby reducing energy loss and noise pollution.
[0089] A rotatable flow disturbance structure may be provided in the first foaming chamber 201 to disturb the laundry treatment agent water. The vortex and shear force formed by the flow disturbance structure during the rotation process can make the laundry treatment agent water more fully contact with the foaming gas, increase the mixing degree of the laundry treatment agent water and the foaming gas, and thus generate more foam.
[0090] The foaming assembly may include a first foaming member 301 and / or a second foaming member 302 arranged at the first foam outlet 204 or the second foaming member 305, for increasing the fineness of the foam in the foam liquid. Specifically, the first foaming member 301 and / or the second foaming member 302 may be a mesh structure, and the aperture of the mesh structure may be 50 meshes-500 meshes. The first foaming member 301 and / or the second foaming member 302 may filter out larger foam, which not only improves the fineness and stability of the foam, but also enhances the durability and practicality of the foam. Meanwhile, when the foam liquid passes through the second foaming member 302, the second foaming member 302 may generate a certain resistance, further slow down the flow rate of the foam liquid, promote the stay of the foam liquid in the first foaming chamber 201, and enable more foam to be generated in the first foaming chamber 201.
[0091] The foaming component may include an external gas source 303 and an air pump 304 connected to the external gas source 303, a one-way valve 305, and a foaming member 306 disposed in the first foaming cavity 201, wherein the foaming member 306 is connected to the external gas source 303 through the one-way valve 305; a plurality of foaming holes 307 are provided on the inner wall of the foaming member 306 for injecting pressurized foaming gas into the first foaming cavity 201. The gas in the external gas source 303 is discharged from the foaming holes 307 via the foaming member 306, so as to cause the liquid in the first foaming cavity 201 to generate foam, and the gas discharged from the foaming holes 307 will stir the liquid in the first foaming cavity 201, so as to promote the dissolution of the laundry treatment agent in the liquid. The external gas source 303 may be connected to the foaming member 306 through the one-way valve 305, so as to prevent the liquid in the first foaming cavity 201 from flowing back to the external gas source 303 from the foaming holes 307. The air pump 304 can increase the gas in the foaming member 306, ensuring that the gas discharged from the foaming holes 307 can have a certain pressure, so that the gas can fully stir the laundry treatment agent water. Preferably, the foaming member 306 can be constructed as a hollow tube.
[0092] In some embodiments, the pore size of the foaming hole 307 may be 0.01 mm-1 mm. The pore size of the foaming hole 307 is designed to be between 0.01 mm and 1 mm, which can ensure that the foaming gas is injected into the first foaming chamber 201 at an appropriate pressure and flow rate, thereby generating an ideal foaming effect. This design not only improves the efficiency and quality of foam generation, but also enhances the versatility and applicability of the foam generating device. At the same time, the smaller foaming hole 307 also allows the gas to form pressurized gas at the foaming port even when the flow rate is slow.
[0093] The pressurized gas provided to the foam generating device may be ozone gas. Ozone has a sterilization effect, and the ozone generating device can also provide additional oxidation and disinfection functions for the foam, so that the foam liquid generated by the first delivery component is a foam liquid with a sterilization effect, which improves the hygiene and safety of the foam. The washing effect on the fabric to be treated is further guaranteed. In addition to ozone, in the present application, the pressurized gas provided to the foam generating device may also be other gases that can have a sterilization effect. In this regard, the present application limits the type of gas, and it is also necessary to ensure that it does not damage clothing and the human body.
[0094] The foaming assembly can be configured to provide pressurized foaming gas when the laundry treating agent supplying member and the water supplying assembly provide pressurized laundry treating agent and water to the first foaming chamber 201. This can improve the foaming efficiency of the foam generating device and reduce the time of generating foam liquid.
[0095] The foam generating device further includes a second delivery component, which is used to deliver the laundry treatment agent into the washing container 101. The second delivery component includes a delivery chamber 501, which can be selectively connected to the outside of the washing device 1, and the delivery chamber 501 is provided with a drain port 506 connected to the washing container 101. When the degree of dirtiness of the fabric to be treated is low or there are fewer fabrics to be treated, that is, when the fabric to be treated does not require a strong washing effect, the user can also manually deliver the laundry treatment agent through the second delivery component, which not only ensures the washing effect of the fabric to be treated, but also enriches the user's choice of delivering the laundry treatment agent.
[0096] The second delivery assembly may further include a spray chamber 502 formed above the delivery chamber 501, the spray chamber 502 is connected to the water inlet pipeline 401, and a spray plate 503 with a plurality of spray holes 504 is provided between the delivery chamber 501 and the spray chamber 502. The spray chamber 502 is connected to the water inlet pipeline 401, and after the water in the water inlet pipeline 401 enters the spray chamber 502, it will enter the delivery chamber 501 below the spray chamber 502 through the spray port on the spray plate 503 by gravity. After the user manually delivers the clothes treatment agent into the delivery chamber 501, the water that enters the delivery chamber 501 below the spray chamber 502 by gravity will impact the clothes treatment agent, thereby promoting the dissolution and mixing of the clothes treatment agent and water.
[0097] Furthermore, the second delivery assembly may further include a dissolving chamber 505 connected to the delivery chamber 501, the dissolving chamber 505 is arranged below the delivery chamber 501, the dissolving chamber 505 is respectively connected to the drain port 506 and the delivery chamber 501, and the delivery chamber 501 is connected to the drain port 506 through the dissolving chamber 505. The liquid after the clothes treatment agent and water are mixed in the delivery chamber 501 will flow into the dissolving chamber 505 below the delivery chamber 501 under the action of gravity. During the flow of the mixed liquid in the dissolving chamber 505, the clothes treatment agent in the mixed liquid will be continuously mixed with the water, and after entering the washing container 101 through the drain port 506, the washing effect on the fabric to be treated is ensured.
[0098] In the foam generating devices of the two embodiments mentioned above, the foam generating devices can have a shell, and the shell here can be the shell of the foam generating device itself, or it can be a shell formed by the installation environment. For example, when the foam generating device is arranged in the detergent delivery box of the clothing processing equipment, the inner wall of the detergent delivery box can form the shell of the foam generating device. At this time, the first foaming chamber 201, the second foaming chamber 202 and the third foaming chamber 203 mentioned above are all integrated in the shell. Further, the shapes of the first foaming chamber 201, the second foaming chamber 202 and the third foaming chamber 203 can be configured to be spliced together. In this way, the first foaming chamber 201, the second foaming chamber 202 and the third foaming chamber 203 are not only sunk in the shell at the same time, but the first foaming chamber 201, the second foaming chamber 202 and the third foaming chamber 203 that can be spliced with each other also make the volume of the first delivery component smaller, and the first delivery component in the shell is more compact, further reducing the volume and size of the shell, and the volume of the foam generating device is smaller, which is more convenient for the arrangement of the foam generating device, and improves the versatility of the foam generating device. In the present application, the shapes of the first foaming cavity 201, the second foaming cavity 202 and the third foaming cavity 203 are not limited, as long as the shapes of the first foaming cavity 201, the second foaming cavity 202 and the third foaming cavity 203 can be configured to be spliced with each other.
[0099] In the foam generating devices of the two embodiments mentioned above, the first delivery component and the second delivery component can be integrated in the shell of the foam generating device, so that the arrangement of the first delivery component and the second delivery component is more compact, and the shapes of the dissolving chamber 505 and the delivery chamber 501 are configured to be able to be spliced with the shapes of the first foaming chamber 201, the second foaming chamber 202 and the third foaming chamber 203 after being spliced together, thereby further reducing the volume of the foam generating device and facilitating the arrangement of the foam generating device.
[0100] In the foam generating devices of the two embodiments mentioned above, the shape and size of the shell can be adaptively designed according to the washing equipment 1 used for the foam generating device. For example, when the installation space in the washing equipment 1 is large, the shell shape can be designed to be a quadrilateral structure such as a square or rectangle. When the installation space in the washing equipment 1 is small and there are other structures that need to be avoided, the shell shape and size can be adaptively designed according to the other structures to be avoided. Furthermore, the shapes and sizes of the first foaming chamber 201, the second foaming chamber 202, the third foaming chamber 203, the dissolving chamber 505 and the spraying chamber 502 can be adaptively designed according to the setting positions between the various cavities and the shape and size of the shell, so as to make the arrangement of the first delivery component and the second delivery component more compact.
[0101] According to the third embodiment provided in the present application, a clothing treatment agent dispensing device is provided, which is equipped with a foam generating device of any of the above-mentioned embodiments and has all the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned foam generating devices, which will not be described in detail here.
[0102] According to the fourth embodiment provided in the present application, a washing device 1 is provided, including a washing container 101, an outer drum 102 and any one of the above-mentioned foam generating devices or the above-mentioned clothing treatment agent dispensing device, and having all the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned foam generating devices, which will not be repeated here. The washing container 101 is connected to the outer drum 102.
[0103] The washing device 1 may further include a heating tank 103 disposed below the outer drum 102 and in communication with the outer drum 102, wherein a heating element is disposed in the heating tank 103. The foam liquid entering the washing container 101 can enter the heating tank 103 and be heated by the heating element, and the heated foam liquid will return to the washing container 101 due to the rotation of the washing container 101. The heated foam liquid has a better cleaning effect, thereby ensuring the washing effect of the fabric to be treated. In some embodiments, the washing device 1 may be a clothing treatment device.
[0104] The washing device 1 can be a clothing treatment device. In this way, when the foam generating device in the present application is applied to the clothing treatment device, the clothing treatment agent can be a detergent or a softener. Taking the clothing treatment agent as a detergent as an example, the foam generating device can be used to generate a foam liquid mixed with detergent and water. In this way, when the clothing treatment device washes the clothes, the fine foam liquid generated by the foam generating device can directly enter the washing container 101 and adhere to the clothes. The foam liquid can directly contact the clothes to ensure the washing effect on the clothes, reduce the time for the clothing treatment agent to dissolve in water, and improve the user experience. At the same time, the foam in the foam liquid generated by the foam generating device in the present application is more delicate and rich, which further improves the washing effect on the clothes.
[0105] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the following claims.
[0106] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A foam generating device for a washing device (1), wherein the washing device (1) is provided with a washing container (101) for treating fabrics to be treated, characterized in that: The foam generating device comprises a first dispensing component, the first dispensing component is used to provide foam liquid containing a clothes treating agent into the washing container (101), and the first dispensing component comprises: A first foaming cavity (201), wherein the first foaming cavity (201) is provided with a first foaming outlet (204); A liquid supply component, used for supplying pressurized laundry treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber (201); A foaming component, used for providing pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber (201) to foam the laundry treatment agent water to form a foam liquid; The first foaming chamber (201) is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foam outlet (204) with a spraying pressure.
2. A foam generating device for a washing device (1), wherein the washing device (1) is provided with a washing container (101) for treating fabrics to be treated, characterized in that: The foam generating device comprises a first dispensing component, the first dispensing component is used to provide foam liquid containing a clothes treating agent into the washing container (101), and the first dispensing component comprises: A first foaming cavity (201), wherein the first foaming cavity (201) is provided with a first foaming outlet (204); A clothes treating agent supplying member, used for supplying clothes treating agent to the first foaming chamber (201); A water supply component, used for providing pressurized water to the first foaming chamber (201); A foaming component, used for providing pressurized gas into the first foaming chamber (201) so that the laundry treatment agent and water in the first foaming chamber (201) are mixed to form foam liquid; The first foaming chamber (201) is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the first foam outlet (204) with a spraying pressure.
3. The foam generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first dispensing component also includes a second foaming chamber (202) connected in series with the first foaming chamber (201) through the first foaming outlet (204), and the liquid supply component simultaneously supplies clothing treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber (201) and the second foaming chamber (202); The second foaming chamber (202) is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use. The second foaming chamber (202) is provided with a second foaming outlet (205), and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the second foaming outlet (205) with injection pressure.
4. The foam generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second bubble outlet (205) and the first bubble outlet (204) are configured such that a flow path of the foam liquid in the second foaming cavity (202) flowing from the first bubble outlet (204) to the second bubble outlet (205) is a curved path.
5. The foam generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first dispensing component further comprises a third foaming chamber (203) connected in series with the second foaming chamber (202) via the second foaming outlet (205); the third foaming chamber (203) is provided with a foaming outlet (211) connected with the first foaming chamber (201); The third foaming chamber (203) is configured to be a positive pressure chamber when the foam generating device is in use, and the foam liquid is discharged outward from the foam discharge port (211) with a spraying pressure.
6. The foam generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The foam generating device further comprises a first separation chamber (206) capable of being communicated with the first foaming chamber (201) and the second foaming chamber (202) respectively, wherein the first separation chamber (206) forms a first liquid spraying port (208) on a side facing the first foaming chamber (201); and forms a second liquid spraying port (209) on a side facing the second foaming chamber (202); The liquid supply component supplies the laundry treating agent water to the first foaming chamber (201) and the second foaming chamber (202) simultaneously through the first liquid spraying port (208) and the second liquid spraying port (209).
7. The foam generating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of the first liquid spraying ports (208) are provided, and at least one of the first liquid spraying ports (208) sprays the laundry treatment agent water toward the bottom of the first foaming chamber (201), so that the laundry treatment agent water in the first foaming chamber (201) forms a turbulent flow.
8. The foam generating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The foam generating device further comprises a second partition chamber (207) connected to the first foaming chamber (201); the liquid supply assembly supplies the laundry treatment agent water to the first foaming chamber (201) through the second partition chamber (207); the second partition chamber (207) is arranged on the opposite side of the first partition chamber (206); the second partition chamber (207) forms a third liquid spraying port (210) on the side facing the first foaming chamber (201); the third liquid spraying port (210) is arranged opposite to the first liquid spraying port (208).
9. The foam generating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A blocking structure is provided in the first foaming chamber (201), and when the laundry treatment agent water enters the first foaming chamber (201) from the first liquid spraying port (208), at least part of the laundry treatment agent water is sprayed onto the blocking structure.
10. The foam generating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first foaming chamber (201) is also provided with a water inlet, which is connected to an external water source so as to replenish water during the process of foaming the laundry treatment agent water to form foam liquid.
11. The foam generating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A rotatable disturbance structure is provided in the first foaming chamber (201) to disturb the laundry treatment agent water.
12. The foam generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The foaming component comprises a first foaming component (301) arranged at the first foaming outlet (204) and / or a second foaming component (302) arranged at the second foaming outlet (205), and is used to increase the fineness of the foam in the foam liquid.
13. The foam generating device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first foam enhancing member (301) and / or the second foam enhancing member (302) is a mesh structure, and the aperture of the mesh structure is 50-500 mesh.
14. The foam generating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The foaming component comprises an external air source (303), an air pump (304) connected to the external air source (303), a one-way valve (305), and a foaming piece (306) arranged in the first foaming cavity (201), wherein the foaming piece (306) is connected to the external air source (303) via the one-way valve (305); a plurality of foaming holes (307) are provided on the inner wall of the foaming piece (306) for injecting pressurized gas into the first foaming cavity (201).
15. The foam generating device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The pore diameter of the foaming hole (307) is 0.01 mm-1 mm.
16. The foam generating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The pressurized gas is ozone gas.
17. The foam generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foaming component is configured to provide the pressurized gas when the liquid supply component provides the laundry treating agent water with pressure to the first foaming chamber (201).
18. The foam generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid supply component comprises a water inlet pipeline (401), a storage chamber (402), and a delivery pump (403); a pressure boosting device (404) is arranged on the water inlet pipeline (401); the water inlet pipeline (401) is communicated with the first foaming chamber (201) and the liquid storage chamber respectively; the storage chamber (402) is used to store the clothing treatment agent; and the delivery pump (403) is arranged between the liquid storage chamber and the water inlet pipeline (401) and is used to suck the clothing treatment agent into the water inlet pipeline (401).
19. The foam generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that: The foam generating device further comprises a second dispensing component, the second dispensing component being used to dispense the laundry treatment agent into the washing container (101), the second dispensing component comprising: A delivery chamber (501), wherein the delivery chamber (501) can be selectively connected to the outside of the washing device (1), and the delivery chamber (501) is provided with a liquid discharge port (506) connected to the washing container (101).
20. The foam generating device according to claim 19, characterized in that: The second delivery assembly further comprises a spray chamber (502) formed above the delivery chamber (501), the spray chamber (502) being in communication with the water inlet pipeline (401), and a spray plate (503) having a plurality of spray holes (504) being arranged between the delivery chamber (501) and the spray chamber (502).
21. A clothing treatment agent dispensing device, characterized in that: A foam generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 20 is provided.
22. A washing device, characterized in that: It comprises a washing container (101), an outer drum (102) and the foam generating device described in claims 1 to 20 or the clothing treating agent dispensing device described in claim 21, wherein the washing container (101) is connected to the outer drum (102).
23. The washing device (1) according to claim 22, characterized in that The washing device (1) is a clothes processing device.
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