A detergent dispensing component and fabric treatment equipment

Abstract

This application provides a detergent dispensing component and fabric treatment equipment, belonging to the technical field of washing equipment. In this application, a detergent pump first discharges a measured amount of detergent, which is temporarily stored in a detergent storage tube. Then, the negative pressure during drainage draws the detergent stored in the storage tube into the drain pipe, where it mixes with the washing water. This allows the detergent dispensing component to draw in a measured amount of detergent during water intake, thus avoiding detergent waste and poor washing results caused by continuous detergent intake.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of washing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a detergent dispensing component and a fabric treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing fabric handling equipment is typically designed with automatic dispensing devices for storing and automatically dispensing detergents, fabric softeners, or fragrances, avoiding the need for users to manually add them each time they do laundry.

[0003] Existing technologies use a venturi tube to draw detergent from the detergent chamber, which results in detergent being continuously drawn in during the water intake process, which is not conducive to washing clothes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a detergent dispensing component and a fabric treatment device. In this embodiment, a detergent pump first discharges a fixed amount of detergent, which is temporarily stored in a detergent storage tube. Then, the negative pressure during drainage draws the detergent stored in the storage tube into the drain pipe, where it mixes with the wash water. This allows the detergent dispensing component to draw in a fixed amount of detergent during the water intake process, thus avoiding detergent waste and poor washing results caused by continuous detergent intake. Specifically:

[0005] A first aspect of this application provides a detergent dispensing assembly for fabric treatment equipment, the detergent dispensing assembly comprising:

[0006] The water inlet chamber and the liquid inlet chamber are independent of each other. The water inlet chamber has a water inlet for injecting washing water into the water inlet chamber, and the liquid inlet chamber has a liquid inlet for injecting detergent into the liquid inlet chamber.

[0007] The mixed-flow structure includes a drain pipe connected to the water inlet chamber and a detergent storage module connected to the liquid inlet chamber. The detergent storage module includes a detergent pump and a detergent storage pipe. The liquid inlet end of the detergent pump is connected to the liquid inlet chamber, and the liquid outlet end is connected to the detergent storage pipe. The detergent storage pipe is also connected to the drain pipe. The drain pipe is a variable cross-section pipe section with a large diameter pipe section and a small diameter pipe section. The water inlet end of the large diameter pipe section is connected to the water inlet chamber, and the water outlet end is connected to the small diameter pipe section.

[0008] The drain pipe is connected to the detergent storage pipe and forms a flow-guiding relationship with the detergent storage pipe. When the washing water flows through the drain pipe, it creates a negative pressure on the detergent in the detergent storage pipe and draws the detergent in the detergent storage pipe into the drain pipe to mix with the washing water.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the drain pipe is a Venturi tube that connects the water inlet chamber and the detergent storage pipe.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the detergent storage pipe includes a first liquid inlet pipe section, a second liquid inlet pipe section and a third liquid inlet pipe section connected in sequence. The first liquid inlet pipe section is connected to the detergent pump and the third liquid inlet pipe is connected to the drain pipe.

[0011] The second inlet pipe section is an expansion pipe with a diameter larger than that of the first and third inlet pipe sections, and a detergent storage chamber is formed inside the expansion pipe.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the detergent dispensing component also includes:

[0013] The mixing chamber is connected to the drain side of the drain pipe and is used to receive detergent water containing detergent dissolved in the drain pipe.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the detergent dispensing component also includes:

[0015] An ultrasonic generator is used to generate bubbles. An ultrasonic generator for generating bubbles is provided at the connection between the drain pipe and the mixing chamber, so that the detergent can be further dissolved in the washing water by the generated bubbles.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the detergent dispensing component also includes:

[0017] The drain pipe, ultrasonic generator and mixing chamber are connected by a T-connector;

[0018] The first inlet of the three-way pipe connects to the drain pipe, the second inlet connects to the ultrasonic generator, and the outlet connects to the mixing chamber.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the mixing chamber is provided with a stirring structure, which is used to disperse the detergent water entering the mixing chamber and to make the dispersed detergent water convect and impact together, so that the detergent can be further dissolved in the washing water.

[0020] In the above technical solution, the mixing chamber includes an elongated chamber, and the inlet of the mixing chamber is located on one side of the elongated chamber along its length.

[0021] The agitation structure includes n agitators, which are divided into m groups along the length of the elongated chamber, and each group has q agitators distributed along the width of the elongated chamber; n≥m, m≥q, q≥2;

[0022] The agitator is designed with an arc-shaped surface that is concave towards the center of the agitator and symmetrical about the center of the agitator on the side near the inlet of the mixing chamber. Between two adjacent agitators distributed in the width direction of the elongated chamber, the arc-shaped surface of one agitator and the arc-shaped surface of the other agitator define a mixing impact zone.

[0023] In the above technical solution, the mixing chamber also includes a rectangular chamber with a width greater than that of the elongated chamber;

[0024] The elongated chamber is connected to a rectangular chamber on the side away from the mixing chamber inlet along its length. The rectangular chamber has an outlet, which is used to connect to the fabric processing cylinder of the fabric processing equipment through the inlet pipe.

[0025] In the above technical solution, the liquid inlet on the liquid inlet chamber is a fan-shaped opening.

[0026] The second aspect of this application provides a fabric treatment device, which includes the detergent dispensing component provided in the first aspect of this application.

[0027] In the above technical solution, the fabric processing equipment includes:

[0028] The fabric treatment cylinder and the detergent dispensing assembly are connected by an inlet pipe.

[0029] The data collector is used to collect information about the clothing inside the fabric processing drum.

[0030] The controller is used to control the amount of detergent pumped into the detergent storage tube based on the information of the clothes.

[0031] The clothing information includes at least one of the following: clothing weight information, clothing material information, and clothing surface dirt information.

[0032] In the above technical solution, the fabric processing equipment is a drum washing machine.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0034] In this embodiment, a certain amount of detergent is first discharged by the detergent pump and temporarily stored in the detergent storage tube. Then, the detergent stored in the detergent storage tube is drawn into the drain pipe by the negative pressure when draining and mixed with the washing water. This allows the detergent dispensing component to draw in a certain amount of detergent during the water intake process, thereby avoiding detergent waste and poor washing effect caused by continuous detergent intake. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the detergent dispensing component in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a top view of the detergent dispensing component in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the detergent dispensing component in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the detergent dispensing component in an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two adjacent agitators in the width direction of the elongated chamber in an embodiment of this application. The arrows in the figure show the flow path of detergent water on the agitators.

[0040] in:

[0041] 100 - Water inlet chamber; 101 - Water inlet;

[0042] 200 - Liquid inlet chamber; 201 - Liquid inlet;

[0043] 300-Drain pipe;

[0044] 400-Detergent pump;

[0045] 500 - Detergent storage tube; 501 - First inlet pipe section; 502 - Second inlet pipe section; 503 - Third inlet pipe section;

[0046] 600 - Mixing chamber; 601 - Long strip chamber; 602 - Rectangular chamber; 603 - Liquid outlet;

[0047] 700-Ultrasonic Generator;

[0048] 800-Tee pipe;

[0049] 900 - Agitator structure; 901 - Agitator component; 9011 - Arc-shaped surface;

[0050] 1000 - Mixed-flow impact zone. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0052] Throughout the specification and claims, the following terms will have at least the meaning explicitly associated herein, unless the context otherwise requires. The meanings defined below are not intended to limit the terms, but are merely illustrative examples.

[0053] In the description of this invention, the phrase "in one embodiment" does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although it may refer to the same embodiment. Similarly, the phrase "in some embodiments," as used herein, does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment when used multiple times, although it may refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the term "or" is an inclusive "or" operator and is equivalent to the term "and / or," unless the context clearly specifies otherwise. The term "based on" is not exclusive and allows for reliance on additional factors not described, unless the context clearly specifies otherwise. The word "exemplary" herein means "used as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments. The scope of this invention is limited only by the scope of the appended claims, and any examples set forth in this specification are not intended to be limiting, but merely illustrate some of the many possible embodiments of the claimed invention. The various embodiments provided in this invention should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0054] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0056] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0058] Background Introduction

[0059] Existing fabric handling equipment is typically designed with automatic dispensing devices for storing and automatically dispensing detergents, fabric softeners, or fragrances, avoiding the need for users to manually add them each time they do laundry.

[0060] Existing technologies use a venturi tube to draw detergent from the detergent chamber, which results in continuous detergent intake during the water inlet process, which is detrimental to washing clothes.

[0061] Based on this, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, a first aspect of this application provides a detergent dispensing assembly for fabric treatment equipment. The detergent dispensing assembly includes:

[0062] The water inlet chamber 100 and the liquid inlet chamber 200 are independent of each other. The water inlet chamber 100 has a water inlet 101 for injecting washing water into the water inlet chamber 100, and the liquid inlet chamber 200 has a liquid inlet 201 for injecting detergent into the liquid inlet chamber 200.

[0063] The mixed flow structure includes a drain pipe 300 connected to the water inlet chamber 100 and a detergent storage module connected to the liquid inlet chamber 200. The detergent storage module includes a detergent pump 400 and a detergent storage pipe 500.

[0064] The drain pipe 300 is connected to the detergent storage pipe 500 and forms a flow relationship with the detergent storage pipe 500. When the washing water flows through the drain pipe 300, it creates a negative pressure on the detergent in the detergent storage pipe 500 and draws the detergent in the detergent storage pipe 500 into the drain pipe 300 to mix with the washing water.

[0065] Specifically, the drain pipe 300 is a variable cross-section pipe section with a large-diameter pipe section and a small-diameter pipe section. The inlet end of the large-diameter pipe section is connected to the inlet chamber 100, and the drain end is connected to the small-diameter pipe section. The detergent storage pipe 500 is connected to the small-diameter pipe section of the drain pipe 300, so as to use the negative pressure generated when the washing water flows through the small-diameter pipe section to draw the detergent in the detergent storage pipe 500 into the drain pipe 300 and mix it with the washing water.

[0066] In this embodiment, a certain amount of detergent is first discharged by the detergent pump 400 and temporarily stored in the detergent storage tube 500. Then, the detergent stored in the detergent storage tube 500 is drawn into the drain pipe 300 by the negative pressure when draining and mixed with the washing water. This allows the detergent dispensing component to draw in a certain amount of detergent during the water intake process, thereby avoiding detergent waste and poor washing effect caused by continuous detergent intake.

[0067] Specifically, the water inlet chamber 100 and the liquid inlet chamber 200 are independent of each other. This design avoids direct contact between the washing water and detergent until they mix in the drain pipe 300. The mixing structure, through the design of the drain pipe 300 and the detergent storage module, achieves precise mixing of detergent and washing water. The detergent storage pipe 500 is connected to a small-diameter section of the drain pipe 300. Utilizing the negative pressure generated when water flows through the small-diameter section, the detergent in the detergent storage pipe 500 is drawn into the drain pipe 300 and mixed with the washing water. This design ensures accurate detergent dispensing while reducing waste. By precisely controlling the amount of detergent dispensed and the mixing process, washing efficiency can be improved, ensuring that the detergent works effectively while reducing detergent waste.

[0068] Furthermore, in some possible implementations, the drain pipe 300 is a Venturi tube connecting the water inlet chamber 100 and the detergent storage pipe 500.

[0069] In this embodiment, the Venturi tube design generates a high-speed water flow in the small-diameter pipe section, thereby creating negative pressure in that area. This negative pressure effect is stronger than that of a conventional variable cross-section pipe, allowing for more efficient suction of detergent from the detergent storage pipe 500 into the drain pipe 300. Using a Venturi tube simplifies the structural design of the detergent dispensing assembly, as the negative pressure effect of the Venturi tube can replace additional pumps or other mechanical devices, thus reducing costs and maintenance requirements.

[0070] Furthermore, in some possible embodiments, the detergent storage pipe 500 includes a first liquid inlet pipe section 501, a second liquid inlet pipe section 502 and a third liquid inlet pipe section 503 connected in sequence, the first liquid inlet pipe section 501 being connected to the detergent pump 400 and the third liquid inlet pipe section 503 being connected to the drain pipe 300.

[0071] The second liquid inlet pipe section 502 is an expansion pipe with a diameter larger than that of the first liquid inlet pipe section 501 and the third liquid inlet pipe section 503, and a detergent storage cavity is formed inside the expansion pipe.

[0072] In this embodiment, the detergent storage tube 500, through the sequentially connected first inlet pipe section 501, second inlet pipe section 502, and third inlet pipe section 503, allows detergent to be effectively stored in the storage chamber and smoothly flow to the drain pipe 300 when needed. The expansion tube {i.e., the second inlet pipe section 502} acts as a buffer, controlling the flow rate of detergent from the detergent pump 400 to the drain pipe 300, ensuring a stable supply of detergent. Furthermore, the expansion tube design reduces air bubbles and pressure fluctuations generated during detergent flow, thereby ensuring smooth detergent flow and accurate metering.

[0073] Preferably, in some possible embodiments, the large-diameter second liquid inlet pipe section 502 is a rubber tube that can expand and contract. This ensures that no matter how much detergent is pumped into the second liquid inlet pipe section 502, the interior of the rubber-constructed second liquid inlet pipe section 502 is always filled with detergent liquid. This ensures that when the drain pipe 300 drains water, the detergent in the second liquid inlet pipe section 502 can be completely sucked out, thereby achieving a precise mixing ratio of detergent and washing water and improving the washing effect on clothes.

[0074] Furthermore, in some possible implementations, the detergent dispensing component further includes:

[0075] An ultrasonic generator 700 is used to generate bubbles. The ultrasonic generator 700 is provided at the connection position between the drain pipe 300 and the mixing chamber 600 to generate bubbles, so that the detergent can be further dissolved in the washing water by the generated bubbles.

[0076] The design of the mixing chamber 600 in this embodiment allows for further mixing of the detergent water in the drain pipe 300, ensuring that the detergent is fully dissolved in the water and improving washing efficiency. Specifically, the mixing chamber 600 can serve as a buffer zone, allowing the detergent water sufficient time to mix before entering the main washing area of ​​the fabric treatment equipment, thereby enhancing the washing effect.

[0077] Furthermore, in some possible implementations, the detergent dispensing component further includes:

[0078] An ultrasonic generator 700 is used to generate bubbles. The ultrasonic generator 700 is connected to the drain side of the drain pipe 300 so that the detergent can be further dissolved in the washing water by generating bubbles.

[0079] In this embodiment, the bubbles generated by the ultrasonic generator 700 can promote further dissolution of detergent in water, improve the dispersibility and solubility of the detergent, and thus enhance the washing effect. Specifically, the bubbles generated by the ultrasonic generator 700 can further break up the detergent clumps in the drain pipe 300, thereby improving the mixing effect of detergent and wash water. That is, ultrasound can break down large particles in the detergent, making them more evenly dispersed in the water and reducing chemical residues on clothes after washing.

[0080] Furthermore, in some possible implementations, the detergent dispensing component further includes:

[0081] The T-pipe 800, drain pipe 300, ultrasonic generator 700 and mixing chamber 600 are connected together through the T-pipe 800;

[0082] The first inlet of the three-way pipe 800 is connected to the drain pipe 300, the second inlet is connected to the ultrasonic generator 700, and the outlet is connected to the mixing chamber 600.

[0083] The use of the tee pipe 800 in this embodiment simplifies the connection structure between the drain pipe 300, the ultrasonic generator 700, and the mixing chamber 600, making the layout of the entire system more compact and orderly. The tee pipe 800 can serve as a water flow distribution point, optimizing the water flow control from the drain pipe 300 and the ultrasonic generator 700 to the mixing chamber 600, ensuring uniform water flow distribution.

[0084] Furthermore, in some possible embodiments, the mixing chamber 600 is provided with an agitation structure 900, which is used to disperse the detergent water entering the mixing chamber 600 and to cause the dispersed detergent water to convect and impact together, so that the detergent can be further dissolved in the washing water.

[0085] In this embodiment, the agitation structure 900 significantly improves the mixing effect of detergent in water by dispersing and convecting the detergent water, ensuring uniform detergent distribution. Through the dispersion and impact of the agitation structure 900, the contact area between detergent and water increases, thereby accelerating the detergent dissolution process. Specifically, the agitation structure 900 creates a vortex in the detergent water within the mixing chamber 600, which helps to evenly distribute the detergent water throughout the mixing chamber, improving washing uniformity. Compared to traditional mechanical stirring methods, the agitation structure 900 is more efficient because it utilizes fluid dynamics principles to enhance mixing, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0086] Furthermore, in some possible embodiments, the mixing chamber 600 includes an elongated chamber 601, and the inlet of the mixing chamber 600 is located on one side of the elongated chamber 601 along its length.

[0087] The agitation structure 900 includes n agitators 901, which are divided into m groups along the length of the elongated chamber 601, and each group has q agitators 901 distributed along the width of the elongated chamber 601; n≥m, m≥q, q≥2;

[0088] The agitator 901 is designed with an arcuate surface 9011 that is concave towards the center of the agitator 901 and symmetrical about the center of the agitator 901 on the side near the inlet of the mixing chamber 600. Between two adjacent agitators 901 distributed in the width direction of the elongated chamber 601, a mixing impact zone 1000 is defined between the arcuate surface 9011 of one agitator 901 and the arcuate surface 9011 of the other agitator 901.

[0089] In this embodiment, the elongated chamber 601 of the mixing chamber 600 allows the detergent water to flow along its length. This arrangement helps to extend the residence time of the detergent water in the mixing chamber, thereby improving the mixing and dissolving effect. The agitator 901 in the agitation structure 900 is divided into multiple groups. This design improves the agitation efficiency and ensures that the detergent water is fully dispersed and mixed in the mixing chamber 600. Each group has q agitator 901 distributed along the width of the elongated chamber 601. This uniform distribution helps to achieve uniform mixing of the detergent water in the mixing chamber 600. The arc-shaped surface 9011 of the agitator 901 creates a mixing impact zone 1000 between adjacent agitator 901s. This design enhances the mixing and impact effect of the detergent water, further promoting detergent dissolution. The arc-shaped surface 9011 causes the detergent water to generate vortices when flowing through the agitator 901. These vortices help to improve the dynamics of the detergent water and enhance detergent dispersion.

[0090] It is worth noting that during the continuous liquid feeding process in the mixing chamber 600, the concave arc-shaped surface 9011 on the agitator 901 is constantly scourted, reducing detergent residue. The water vortex mainly appears on the side of the structure, i.e., the mixing impact zone 100. Unlike the Karman vortex street phenomenon generated behind a cylinder, which produces vortices, detergent is also unlikely to remain on the back of the structure.

[0091] Furthermore, in some possible embodiments, the mixing chamber 600 also includes a rectangular chamber 602 with a width greater than that of the elongated chamber 601;

[0092] The elongated chamber 601 is connected to the rectangular chamber 602 on the side away from the inlet of the mixing chamber 600 in the length direction. The rectangular chamber 602 has an outlet 603, which is used to connect to the fabric processing cylinder of the fabric processing equipment through the inlet pipe.

[0093] The inclusion of the rectangular chamber 602 in this embodiment provides an additional mixing space, with a width greater than the elongated chamber 601. This facilitates further mixing and dispersion of the detergent water, increasing mixing efficiency. The rectangular chamber 602 acts as a buffer, reducing pressure fluctuations caused by high-speed flow and ensuring a smooth flow of detergent water into the fabric treatment drum. In other words, the design of the rectangular chamber 602 helps adjust the flow rate and pressure, allowing the detergent water to enter the fabric treatment drum at an appropriate speed and pressure, improving the washing effect. It is worth noting that the larger rectangular chamber 602 also provides a location for installing control elements (such as flow meters, pressure sensors, etc.), facilitating the control and regulation of the detergent water flow.

[0094] Furthermore, in some possible implementations, the inlet 201 on the inlet chamber is a fan-shaped opening.

[0095] In this embodiment, the inlet 201 is designed as a fan-shaped opening, which provides a larger area compared to traditional circular or rectangular openings. This facilitates faster injection of detergent into the inlet chamber 200, improving filling efficiency. Furthermore, the fan-shaped opening design reduces the risk of detergent splashing during pouring, especially when pouring quickly or at high flow rates, as the fan shape better guides the liquid flow. The larger size of the fan-shaped opening also makes adding detergent more convenient for the operator, particularly when using large-capacity detergent containers, eliminating the need for precise alignment with a small opening and reducing operational difficulty.

[0096] Specifically, assuming the radius of the sector opening is R and the perimeter of the sector is 3.57*R, the side length of a square with the same perimeter should be 0.85*R, which is much smaller than the sector radius R and its arc length 1.57*R. Therefore, the longer the side length of the inlet, the lower the possibility of the washing liquid splashing out.

[0097] To better understand the working principle of the detergent dispensing component in the embodiments of this application, the following is a detailed explanation. Figure 1-Figure 5 Please provide a detailed explanation:

[0098] like Figure 2As shown, washing water enters the inlet chamber 100 from the inlet 101 at point A, and first flows to the pipe opening at point B. Upon entering the pipe opening, the pipe diameter suddenly contracts, triggering the Venturi effect and causing a pressure drop within the pipe. A detergent pump 400 is installed outside the liquid inlet chamber 200 (i.e., outside the detergent chamber), connected to an expansion tube (i.e., the second liquid inlet pipe section 502). The detergent pump 400 first draws detergent into the expansion tube for temporary storage. When the Venturi effect is triggered, a negative pressure zone is formed inside the tube, drawing the detergent from the expansion tube into the Venturi tube to mix with the washing water. The mixture then flows to point D, where a three-way pipe 800 is installed, one port connected to the mixing chamber 600 and the other port connected to the ultrasonic generator 700. The ultrasonic generator 700 generates microbubbles, utilizing the cavitation effect of these microbubbles to dissolve any unevenly dispersed detergent. The mixture then enters point E, entering the mixing chamber 600. The elongated chamber 601 of the mixing chamber 600 has a narrow structure, and periodically arranged agitators 901 are designed on the inner side of the chamber, such as... Figure 4 and 5 As shown. When the mixture of detergent and washing water flows through this point, the water flow will be dispersed along the arc-shaped surface 9011 of the agitator 901. Adjacent water flows will impact each other, further dispersing and dissolving the detergent, and finally enter the fabric treatment cylinder of the fabric treatment equipment through the outlet 603.

[0099] It should be noted that, as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment of the application, the water inlet cavity 100 is provided with a downwardly inclined guide surface in the water inlet direction. The inclined guide surface can, on the one hand, enable the detergent dispensing component to have an appearance that is compatible with the fabric processing equipment, and on the other hand, guide and buffer the washing water entering from the water inlet 101, thereby avoiding excessive water pressure that could cause the detergent dispensing component to vibrate significantly.

[0100] It should be noted that the detergent dispensing component in this embodiment can be fixed to either the housing of the fabric processing equipment or the fabric processing cylinder of the fabric processing equipment, and its installation position is not limited.

[0101] It should also be noted that, since the detergent pump 400 in this embodiment can control the detergent dispensing time and amount in the liquid inlet chamber 200, the detergent dispensing component in this embodiment does not need to be pulled out of the fabric treatment equipment when dispensing detergent, so that detergent can be added to the fabric treatment drum at any time during the washing process.

[0102] It should also be noted that in most existing fabric treatment equipment, the detergent dispensing components are pulled out like drawers within the equipment's housing. Therefore, when adding detergent, the entire dispensing component must be pulled out. Since the washing water inlet of conventional detergent dispensing components is also located at the detergent inlet position, adding washing water must be stopped when the dispensing component is pulled out to prevent overflow, thus affecting the normal water intake of the fabric treatment equipment. In this embodiment, however, by setting the water inlet chamber 100, liquid inlet chamber 200, and mixing chamber 600 of the detergent dispensing component as independent chambers, and by allowing the detergent pump 400 to control the detergent dispensing time and amount in the liquid inlet chamber 200, washing water can be added to the fabric treatment drum at any stage of the washing process.

[0103] Furthermore, a second aspect of the present application provides a fabric treatment device, which includes the detergent dispensing component provided in the first aspect of the present application.

[0104] Furthermore, in some possible implementations, the fabric treatment equipment includes:

[0105] The fabric treatment cylinder and the detergent dispensing assembly are connected by an inlet pipe.

[0106] The data collector is used to collect information about the clothing inside the fabric processing drum.

[0107] The controller is used to control the amount of detergent pumped into the detergent storage tube based on the information of the clothes.

[0108] The clothing information includes at least one of the following: clothing weight information, clothing material information, and clothing surface dirt information.

[0109] The fabric processing device in this embodiment collects clothing information via a data collector, and a controller intelligently adjusts the detergent dosage based on this information to achieve intelligent washing. According to the weight, material, and surface dirt level of the clothing, the controller can precisely control the amount of detergent pumped into the detergent storage tube, avoiding over- or under-dispensing. Precise detergent dosage control improves washing results, especially for clothing of different weights, materials, and levels of dirt, providing more personalized washing solutions. Intelligent control of detergent dosage reduces chemical damage to clothing, particularly for sensitive materials, helping to extend the lifespan of the garments.

[0110] Furthermore, in some possible implementations, the fabric processing equipment described above is a drum washing machine.

[0111] In the above embodiments of this application, the descriptions of each embodiment have their own emphasis. Parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. The steps illustrated in the related flowcharts can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer-executable instructions. Furthermore, although a logical order is shown in the flowcharts, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in a different order than that shown here. In other words, the order of steps described in the foregoing embodiments is merely an example. Reasonable adjustments to the order of steps based on the content of the embodiments of this application are also within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0112] The sequence numbers or order of description of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0113] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0114] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detergent dispensing assembly for use in fabric treatment equipment, characterized in that, The detergent dispensing component includes: The water inlet chamber (100) and the liquid inlet chamber (200) are provided. The water inlet chamber (100) has a water inlet (101) for injecting washing water into the water inlet chamber (100), and the liquid inlet chamber (200) has a liquid inlet (201) for injecting detergent into the liquid inlet chamber (200). A mixed-flow structure, the mixed-flow structure including a drain pipe (300) connected to the water inlet chamber (100) and a detergent storage module connected to the liquid inlet chamber (200), the detergent storage module including a detergent pump (400) and a detergent storage pipe (500), the liquid inlet end of the detergent pump (400) being connected to the liquid inlet chamber (200) and the liquid outlet end being connected to the detergent storage pipe (500). The drain pipe (300) is connected to the detergent storage pipe (500) and forms a flow-guiding relationship with the detergent storage pipe (500) so that when the washing water flows through the drain pipe (300), it creates a negative pressure on the detergent in the detergent storage pipe (500) and draws the detergent in the detergent storage pipe (500) into the drain pipe (300) to mix with the washing water; The detergent dispensing component also includes: A mixing chamber (600) is connected to the drain side of the drain pipe (300) and is used to receive detergent water containing detergent dissolved in the drain pipe (300). The mixing chamber (600) is provided with a stirring structure (900) for dispersing the detergent water entering the mixing chamber (600) and causing the dispersed detergent water to convect and impact together. The mixing chamber (600) includes an elongated chamber (601), and the inlet of the mixing chamber (600) is located on one side of the elongated chamber (601) along its length. The agitation structure (900) includes n agitators (901), which are divided into m groups along the length of the elongated chamber (601), and each group has q agitators (901) distributed along the width of the elongated chamber (601); n≥m, m≥q, q≥2; The agitator (901) is designed with two arcuate surfaces (9011) that are concave towards the center of the agitator (901) and symmetrical about the center of the agitator (901) on one side near the inlet of the mixing chamber (600). A mixing impact zone (1000) is defined between two adjacent agitators (901) distributed in the width direction of the elongated chamber (601).

2. The detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drain pipe (300) is a Venturi tube that connects the water inlet chamber (100) and the detergent storage pipe (500).

3. The detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detergent storage pipe (500) includes a first liquid inlet pipe section (501), a second liquid inlet pipe section (502) and a third liquid inlet pipe section (503) connected in sequence. The first liquid inlet pipe section (501) is connected to the detergent pump (400) and the third liquid inlet pipe section (503) is connected to the drain pipe (300). The second liquid inlet pipe section (502) is an expansion pipe with a diameter larger than that of the first liquid inlet pipe section (501) and the third liquid inlet pipe section (503), and a detergent storage cavity is formed inside the expansion pipe.

4. The detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detergent dispensing component also includes: An ultrasonic generator (700) is provided at the connection point between the drain pipe (300) and the mixing chamber (600) to generate bubbles, so that the detergent can be further dissolved in the washing water by the generated bubbles.

5. The detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detergent dispensing component also includes: The drain pipe (300), the ultrasonic generator (700), and the mixing chamber (600) are connected together via the tee pipe (800); The first inlet of the three-way pipe (800) is connected to the drain pipe (300), the second inlet is connected to the ultrasonic generator (700), and the outlet is connected to the mixing chamber (600).

6. The detergent dispensing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mixing chamber (600) also includes a rectangular chamber (602) with a width greater than that of the elongated chamber (601). The elongated chamber (601) is connected to the rectangular chamber (602) on the side away from the inlet of the mixing chamber (600) in the length direction. The rectangular chamber (602) has an outlet (603) for connecting to the fabric processing cylinder of the fabric processing equipment through an inlet pipe.

7. The detergent dispensing assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The inlet (201) on the liquid inlet chamber is a fan-shaped opening.

8. A fabric treatment device, characterized in that, Includes the detergent dispensing component as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The fabric processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fabric processing equipment includes: A fabric treatment cylinder, wherein the fabric treatment cylinder and the detergent dispensing component are connected via an inlet pipe; The collector is used to collect information about the clothing inside the fabric processing drum; The controller is used to control the amount of detergent pumped into the detergent storage tube when the detergent pump is pumping detergent into the detergent storage tube according to the clothing information; The clothing information includes at least one of the following: clothing weight information, clothing material information, and clothing surface dirt information.

10. The fabric processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fabric processing equipment is a drum washing machine.

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