Detergent box assembly and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a detergent box assembly and clothes processing equipment, the detergent box assembly is used for the clothes processing equipment, and the detergent box assembly comprises a lower supporting box, a distributor box and a driving assembly. The distributor box is arranged in the lower supporting box and can move between a first opening position and a closing position relative to the lower supporting box; the driving assembly is connected with the lower supporting box and the distributor box. Wherein the drive assembly can drive the dispenser cartridge to move from a first open position to the closed position. According to the embodiment of the invention, the driving assembly can drive the distributor box to move from the first opening position to the closing position, so that a user does not need to manually push the distributor box to close the distributor box relative to the lower supporting box in the process that the distributor box is closed from the first opening position relative to the lower supporting box, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and more specifically, relates to a detergent box assembly and a clothes processing device. Background Art

[0002] The detergent box assembly of the clothing treatment device includes a dispenser box and a lower tray box. In the related art, the user manually pulls outward and pushes inward the dispenser box to open and close it relative to the lower tray box. However, the pulling out and pushing the dispenser box to open and close are manual operations, and the user's hand feel and experience are not good, and the comfort of use is not high. Another related technology sets a button on the outer surface of the dispenser box. The user presses the button and the dispenser box can be automatically opened relative to the lower tray box. However, the user still needs to manually push the dispenser box inward to close it. In addition, due to the function of the button, a certain gap needs to be left between the outer surface of the dispenser box and the surface of the clothing treatment device to facilitate smooth opening, which makes it difficult to control the appearance gap and has high requirements for the coordination of various parts. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a detergent box assembly and a clothes treating device to solve the technical problem of how to provide a dispenser box that can automatically close to improve user experience.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is achieved in this way:

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a detergent box assembly for use in a clothing processing device, comprising: a lower tray box; a dispenser box disposed in the lower tray box, the dispenser box being movable relative to the lower tray box between a first open position and a closed position; and a drive assembly connecting the lower tray box and the dispenser box; wherein the drive assembly can drive the dispenser box to move from the first open position to the closed position.

[0006] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes: a limit member fixed to the dispenser box; a snap assembly installed in the lower support box; a spring member, one end of which is stationary relative to the lower support box in an extending direction, and the other end moves with the snap assembly; wherein, when the dispenser box is located between the closed position and the first open position, the limit member and the snap assembly are connected to drive the dispenser box from the first open position to the closed position under the drive of the spring member.

[0007] In some embodiments, the dispenser box also has a second opening interval relative to the lower support box, and the second opening interval is located on the side of the first opening position away from the closed position and intersects with the first opening position; when the dispenser box is located in the second opening interval, the limit member is disconnected from the snap assembly to keep the dispenser box in an open state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the snap assembly includes: a first snap member connected to one end of the spring member; and a second snap member rotatably connected to the first snap member; wherein a limiting groove is provided on one side between the first snap members, and when the dispenser box is located between the closed position and the first open position, the second snap member blocks the side of the limiting groove away from the first snap member, and the limiting member is engaged in the limiting groove; when the dispenser box is located in the second open interval, the second snap member rotates to open the side of the limiting groove away from the first snap member, and the limiting member disengages from the limiting groove from the open side of the limiting groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the drive assembly also includes: a shell, which is mounted on the lower support box and has an accommodating cavity extending along a first direction, and one end of the accommodating cavity in the first direction is open; the first clip and the second clip are installed in the accommodating cavity; wherein, the accommodating cavity includes a rotating space and a slide rail arranged in sequence from the open end to away from the open end in the first direction, the second clip can rotate relative to the first clip in the rotating space, and the first clip and the second clip can move linearly along the first direction in the slide rail.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second fastener is provided with a pivot hole so as to be rotatably connected to the first fastener by a connecting member; the distance from the distal end of the second fastener to the pivot hole is smaller than the height difference between the bottom of the rotating space and the pivot hole in the second direction, the distal end is the end of the second fastener on the slide rail away from the first fastener, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the distance between the proximal end and the distal end of the second latch is smaller than the distance of the rotation space; wherein the proximal end is an end of the second latch on the slide rail close to the first latch.

[0012] In some embodiments, the driving assembly also includes: a damper, installed in the shell; the damper includes a connecting rod and a hollow cylinder; wherein the cylinder is separated from the accommodating chamber, one end of the connecting rod is inserted into the cylinder and abuts against the side wall of the cylinder, and the other end is inserted into the accommodating chamber and connected to the first clip, and drives the connecting rod to move along the side wall of the cylinder; one end of the spring is connected to the cylinder, and the other end is connected to the first clip.

[0013] In some embodiments, the shell is arranged at the bottom of the inner surface of the lower support box, and the upper end of the shell is open; the limiting member protrudes from the lower end of the dispenser box to be inserted into the upper end opening of the shell and is located between the first latch and the second latch.

[0014] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a clothes processing device, comprising: a detergent box assembly as described in any one of the above items; the detergent box assembly is installed on the upper side of the box body.

[0015] In some embodiments, when the dispenser box is located in the closed position, an end surface of the dispenser box is flush with the front surface of the housing.

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention provides a detergent box assembly for use in a clothing processing device, comprising a lower tray box, a dispenser box, and a drive assembly. The dispenser box is disposed in the lower tray box, and the dispenser box can move between a first open position and a closed position relative to the lower tray box; the drive assembly connects the lower tray box and the dispenser box; wherein the drive assembly can drive the dispenser box to move from the first open position to the closed position. The drive assembly of the embodiment of the present invention can drive the dispenser box to move from the first open position to the closed position, so when the dispenser box is pushed to the first open position or to the side of the first open position close to the closed position, the user no longer needs to manually push the dispenser box, and the dispenser box can be automatically closed by the drive assembly, thereby improving the user's experience in the process of closing the dispenser box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of assembling a detergent box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A top view of a detergent box assembly in a closed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 For the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 A cross-sectional view in the AA direction is shown;

[0020] Figure 4 For the embodiment of the present invention Figure 3Magnified view of area B shown;

[0021] Figure 5 A top view of a detergent box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention between a closed position and a first open position;

[0022] Figure 6 For the embodiment of the present invention Figure 5 The cross-sectional view in the CC direction is shown;

[0023] Figure 7 For the embodiment of the present invention Figure 6 Magnified view of region D shown;

[0024] Figure 8 A top view of a detergent box assembly in a first open position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 9 For the embodiment of the present invention Figure 8 A cross-sectional view in the EE direction is shown;

[0026] Fig.10 For the embodiment of the present invention Fig. 9 Magnified view of region F shown;

[0027] Fig.11a A schematic diagram of the position of the buckle assembly of the detergent box assembly in the closed position;

[0028] Fig.11b A schematic diagram of the position of the buckle assembly of the detergent box assembly between the closed position and the first open position;

[0029] Fig.11c A schematic diagram of the position of the buckle assembly of the detergent box assembly in the first open position;

[0030] Fig.11d A schematic diagram of the position of the buckle assembly of the washing box assembly at a position in the second opening section;

[0031] Fig.11e A schematic diagram of the position of the buckle assembly of the washing box assembly at another position in the second opening section;

[0032] Fig.12 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a driving assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the driving assembly of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Fig.14 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a buckle assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Fig.15It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 10. Detergent box assembly; 1. Lower support box; 2. Dispenser box; 3. Drive assembly; 30. Limiting groove; 31. Limiting member; 32. Buckle assembly; 33. Spring member; 34. First buckle member; 35. Second buckle member; 36. Rotating shaft hole; 37. Connecting member; 38. Far end; 39. Open end; 40. Near end; 4. Shell; 41. Accommodating chamber; 43. Rotating space; 44. Slide rail; 5. Damper; 51. Connecting rod; 52. Cylinder body; 6. Roller member; 7. Clothes processing equipment; 71. Box body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0039] The various specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction, for example, different embodiments and technical solutions can be formed by combining different specific technical features. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, various possible combinations of the specific technical features in the present invention will not be described separately.

[0040] In the following description, the terms "first\second\..." are only used to distinguish different objects, and do not mean that the objects have the same or related points. It should be understood that the directions "above", "below", "outside" and "inside" are all directions in normal use, and the front, back, left and right sides refer to the front, back, left and right sides of the clothes processing device in normal placement, and the front side is the side of the clothes processing device facing the user.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element. "Multiple" means greater than or equal to two.

[0042] An embodiment of the present invention provides a clothing processing device. The clothing processing device includes a washing machine, a clothes dryer, etc., and the embodiment of the present invention does not limit the type of clothing processing device. Washing machines include single-wash washing machines with a separate washing function, washing machines with washing and dehydrating functions, and washing and drying machines with washing and drying functions. The embodiment of the present invention is described by taking a washing machine as an example of a clothing processing device.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a detergent box assembly 10, which is used in a clothing processing device. The detergent box assembly 10 can ensure the rational use of detergents and laundry additives, and help users obtain better washing results. The detergent box assembly 10 also helps prevent the laundry additives from overflowing, thereby protecting the washing machine and the washed clothes. The dispenser box 2 may include a plurality of separate holding tanks for placing different detergents respectively. It is understandable that the number of holding tanks and the specific arrangement thereof can be adaptively changed according to actual requirements, and the present invention does not specifically limit this.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the detergent box assembly 10 includes a lower support box 1, a dispenser box 2 and a drive assembly 3. Among them, the dispenser box 2 is arranged in the lower support box 1, and the dispenser box 2 can move between a first open position and a closed position relative to the lower support box 1. The drive assembly 3 connects the lower support box 1 and the dispenser box 2, and the drive assembly 3 can drive the dispenser box 2 to move from the first open position to the closed position. It should be noted that the movement of the dispenser box toward the closed position is called inward movement, and the movement in the opposite direction to the inward movement is called outward movement. The closed position and the first open position can be approximately regarded as two points on the moving trajectory of the dispenser box. The closed position is the innermost point of the moving trajectory, which can be understood as the dispenser box 2 is completely closed, and the outer surface of the dispenser box 2 is basically coplanar with the outer surface of the clothing processing device, corresponding to the position of the dispenser box in the normal washing or other working state of the clothing processing device. The first open position can be understood as the outermost limit position to which the dispenser box can automatically move to the closed position by the drive assembly 3 without being pushed by the user. As long as the user pushes the dispenser box to the first open position or a position closer to the closed position than the first open position, the dispenser box can be driven back to the closed position by the drive assembly without being pushed by the user.

[0045] In some embodiments, the position of the dispenser may further include a position within a second open interval, which represents an interval on the moving trajectory of the dispenser box, i.e., includes a plurality of continuous positions. The second open interval is located outside the first open position and intersects with the first open position. If the moving trajectory is understood as a number axis, the closed position and the first open position can be understood as two spaced points on the number axis. Then, the second open interval is an interval extending from the first open position toward a side away from the closed position, at least one end of which is open. One end point of this interval is the first open position, and the first open position does not belong to this interval, thereby forming a relationship in which the first open position and the second open interval are intersecting.

[0046] For the sake of clarity, the term "position" used below can be roughly understood as a point on the moving trajectory of the dispenser box, and "interval" refers to a line segment formed by multiple consecutive points (it can be a line segment without endpoints, that is, an open interval).

[0047] like Figure 2-4 As shown, it is a schematic diagram of the detergent box assembly 10 at various angles in the closed position; Figure 5-7 As shown, it is a schematic diagram of various angles of the detergent box assembly 10 at a position between the first open position and the closed position; Figure 8-10 As shown in FIG. 1 , it is a schematic diagram of the detergent box assembly 10 at various angles in the first open position. Fig.11d and Fig.11e As shown, by continuing to pull the dispenser box 2 forward from the first open position, a schematic diagram of the states at different positions in the second open interval can be obtained.

[0048] The first open position, the second open interval, and the closed position are described below: It can be understood that the lower tray box 1 remains stationary and is defined by the position of the dispenser box 2 relative to the lower tray box 1; specifically, in the following example, Figure 2-4 In the closed position shown, the dispenser box 2 is located in the lower support box 1, and the front end of the dispenser box 2 is substantially flush with the front end of the lower support box 1, so as to ensure that the detergent box assembly 10 is installed in the laundry processing device with a beautiful appearance. Figure 5-7 One of the positions between the closed position and the first open position shown, such as Figure 8-10 In the first open position shown, the front end of the dispenser box 2 is located on the front side of the front end of the lower tray box 1, that is, at least part of the dispenser box 2 extends out of the front surface of the lower tray box 1 for placing detergent such as washing powder, laundry liquid or softener into the dispenser box 2. Figure 8-10 The position shown is the outermost limit position of the dispenser box 2 that can automatically return to the closed position. Outside the limit position, the dispenser box 2 enters the second opening interval. Fig.11d and Fig.11eIn the second opening interval, the dispenser box 2 can be completely located at the front side of the lower tray box 1, or even disconnected from the lower tray box 1, and can be taken out of the lower tray box 1; Figure 5-10 As shown, in the first open position or in a position between the first open position and the closed position, the dispenser box 2 and the lower tray box 1 are still connected via the drive assembly 3 .

[0049] like Figure 2-4 As shown, in the closed position, the dispenser box 2 is located inside the lower tray box 1. At this time, the dispenser box 2 can be pulled forward to open relative to the lower tray box 1. The dispenser box 2 has multiple open positions relative to the lower tray box 1, including multiple positions in the second open interval and the first open position. The second open interval is a position where the dispenser box can break away from the connection with the lower tray box and move, and there are multiple such positions; the first open position is the critical point where the dispenser box and the lower tray box go from being connected to being disconnected. When moving from the closed position to the first open position, continuing to move the dispenser box forward means entering the range of the second open interval. The dispenser box 2 can move back and forth between the second open interval and the closed position relative to the lower tray box 1; the first open position is between the second open interval and the closed position (determined by Figure 8-10 It can be seen that the dispenser box is located at the first open position, and the first open position is the critical point between the first open position and the closed position, at which the position is about to change to the second open interval, and the dispenser box is about to be disconnected from the lower support box). During the movement between the first open position and the closed position, the dispenser box 2 is acted upon by the drive assembly 3, and when the dispenser box 2 is manually pulled from the closed position to the first open position relative to the lower support box 1, the dispenser box 2 can automatically return from the first open position to the closed position. And in the first open position, at this time, the drive assembly 3 is just stably engaged with the lower support box 1, and is disconnected from the dispenser box 2, so that the dispenser box 2 can continue to move forward from the first open position to the second open interval alone, and at this time, the dispenser box 2 can be detached from the lower support box 1. When the dispenser box 2 moves from the second open interval to the first open position, it can be connected to the drive assembly 3 again, and the drive assembly 3 is pushed to be disconnected from the lower support box 1, and the dispenser box 2 can automatically return from the first open position to the closed position under the drive of the drive assembly 3.

[0050] The driving component of the embodiment of the present invention can drive the dispenser box to move from a first open position to a closed position. Therefore, the user does not need to push the dispenser box manually, and the dispenser box can be automatically closed through the driving component, thereby improving the user experience during the process of closing the dispenser box.

[0051] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the driving assembly 3 includes a limiter 31 and a buckle assembly 32 (see Fig.12) and spring member 33. The limit member 31 is fixed to the dispenser box 2; the buckle assembly 32 is installed in the lower support box 1; one end of the spring member 33 in the extending direction is fixed relative to the lower support box 1, and the other end moves with the buckle assembly 32. When the dispenser box 2 is between the closed position and the first open position (such as Figure 5-7 ), the limiting member 31 and the buckle assembly 32 are connected to drive the dispenser box 2 from the first open position (such as Figure 8-10 ) to the closed position (such as Figure 2-4 ), thereby eliminating the need for users to manually push the dispenser box, improving usage comfort.

[0052] The following combination Figure 2-10 , the movement and force process of the dispenser box 2 from the closed position to the second open interval are described. Figure 2-4 In the closed position shown, the stopper 31 is connected to the stopper 31 and the buckle assembly 32, and the spring member 33 can be in a stretched state or an undeformed state in the closed position; then when the dispenser box 2 is pulled forward, for example, when it is pulled to Figure 5-7 The spring member 33 moves with the buckle assembly to extend the tensile deformation length, and the corresponding elastic force increases; the dispenser box 2 is pulled forward to reach the position between the first open position and the closed position. Figure 8-10 The first open position shown, that is, the position between the first open position and the closed position and the intersection of the second open interval, that is, the snap assembly 32 is about to be disconnected from the limit member 31, and then the dispenser box 2 continues to be pulled forward, the dispenser box 2 enters the second open interval, that is, the snap assembly 32 and the limit member 31 are disconnected, and the dispenser box 2 can be taken out from the lower support box 1.

[0053] The movement of the dispenser box from the second open interval to the closed position is further explained: from the second open interval to the first open position, since the limit member is not yet connected to the buckle assembly, that is, the dispenser box moves independently of the buckle assembly and the constraints of the spring member, then, from the second open interval to the first open position, an external force other than the elastic force of the spring member needs to be applied to push the dispenser box backward to the intersection of the second open interval and the first open position; move the dispenser box backward again, that is, the limit member is still connected to the buckle assembly ( Figure 8-10 ), because in this position, the deformation length of the spring member stretched is large, and the corresponding elastic restoring force is large, so there is no need to apply external force, and the spring member can drive the dispenser box to move from the first open position to the closed position, that is, to pass through the first open position and the second open position. Figure 8-10 , Figure 5-7 Location to Figure 2-4 location.

[0054] The limiting member of the embodiment of the present invention is fixed to the dispenser box, and the snap assembly is installed in the lower support box; the two ends of the spring member in the extension direction are respectively connected to the snap assembly and the lower support box. Therefore, the elastic connection between the dispenser box and the lower support box can be achieved through the limiting member, the snap assembly and the spring member, so that the dispenser box is automatically closed under the drive of the spring member, and the spring member can be in a stretched state in the closed position, and drive the dispenser box and the lower support box to approach each other, so that the dispenser box can be closed in place under the action of the spring member, reducing the gap between the two that is not closed in place.

[0055] In some embodiments, Fig.14 As shown, the buckle assembly 32 includes a first buckle member 34 and a second buckle member 35. Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Fig.10 As shown, the first latch 34 is connected to one end of the spring member 33; the second latch 35 is rotatably connected to the first latch 34; the spring member 33, the first latch 34 and the second latch 35 are sequentially connected from the rear side to the front side. Among them, a limiting groove 30 is set on one side of the first latch 34. When the dispenser box 2 is located between the closed position and the first open position, the second latch 35 blocks the limiting groove 30 from the side of the first latch 34. The limiting member 31 is clamped in the limiting groove 30 and can abut against the first latch 34 to drive the latch assembly 32 to move from the first open position to the closed position, that is, from the front side to the rear side, and the front side is the side facing the user; the limiting member 31 can also abut against the second latch 35 to drive the latch assembly 32 to move from the closed position to the first open position, that is, from the rear side to the front side. When the dispenser box 2 is located between the second opening intervals, the second latch 35 rotates to open the side of the limiting groove 30 away from the first latch 34, and the limiting member 31 is separated from the limiting groove 30 from the open side of the limiting groove 30. Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Fig.10 The clockwise rotation is shown in sequence, at which time the second latch 35 is rotated to realize latching with the lower support box 1, so that the dispenser box 2 can be kept in the open state, and the limiter 31 can continue to move forward to disengage from the limiter slot 30. When the limiter 31 continues to move backward into the limiter slot 30 and abuts against the first latch 34, the limiter 31 can push the first latch 34 to move backward together, and the second latch 35 rotates in the opposite direction from the position of opening the limiter slot 30 to the position of closing the limiter slot 30, so that the second latch 35 moves backward together with the first latch 34.

[0056] The following combination Figure 11a-Figure 11e , the movement of the buckle assembly during the process of the dispenser box moving from the closed position to the first open position is described. Fig.11aAs shown, this position corresponds to the dispenser box being in a closed position, the limiting member 31 is located in the limiting groove 30 between the first latch member 34 and the second latch member 35 and abuts against the first latch member 34, and the length of the spring member 33 is relatively short. Fig.11b As shown, the dispenser box is pulled forward to a first open position, the limiting member 31 is located in the limiting groove 30 between the first latch member 34 and the second latch member 35 and abuts against the second latch member 35, and the spring member 33 becomes longer; Fig.11c As shown, the dispenser box is further pulled forward to the first open position (i.e., the intersection of the second open interval and the second latch 35). Since the second latch 35 can rotate relative to the first latch 34, at the intersection, the second latch 35 is located in a position that allows it to rotate, and the spring member 33 has been stretched to the longest state. If the dispenser box is further pulled forward, the spring member and the latch assembly will be separated from the limit member 31 connected to the dispenser, that is, the length of the spring member no longer changes, and the restoring elastic force of the spring member reaches the maximum value; as shown in FIG. Fig.11d As shown, the dispenser box is further pulled forward to a second opening interval, the second latch 35 has been completely rotated, and the limiter 31 is free from the restriction of the second latch 35, so that the limiter 31 no longer drives the latch assembly and the spring member to move with the movement of the dispenser box; Fig.11e As shown, the dispenser box is continuously pulled forward to another second opening interval. During the process of the dispenser box moving from one second opening interval to another second opening interval, the positions of the buckle assembly and the spring member no longer change, and the dispenser can be removed from the lower support box. Figure 11e to Figure 11a , is the movement of the buckle assembly from the dispenser box from the second open interval to the closed position, which is opposite to the movement process of the buckle assembly described above, and will not be repeated here. It can be understood that when the dispenser box moves to the first open position (i.e., the junction with the second open interval) ( Fig.11c ), the limit member 31 is re-engaged between the first latch member 34 and the second latch member 35. Thereafter, due to the elastic restoring force of the spring member, in the absence of external pulling force on the dispenser box, the spring member can drive the first latch member 34 and the second latch member 35 to move, thereby driving the limit member 31 to move, thereby automatically driving the dispenser box from the first open position to the closed position to achieve automatic closing.

[0057] The buckle assembly of the embodiment of the present invention includes a first buckle and a second buckle, and the second buckle is rotatably connected to the first buckle. When moved to the first open position, the second buckle can rotate relative to the first buckle and snap into place with the lower support box, so that the dispenser box can be in a stably opened state after opening to the first open position, which is convenient for the user to let go and add different detergents, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0058] In some embodiments, Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, the driving assembly 3 also includes a housing 4, which is mounted on the lower support box 1 and has an accommodating cavity 41 extending along a first direction. Figure 3 In the L1 direction shown, i.e., the front-to-back direction, the accommodating cavity 41 is open at one end close to the front side in the first direction; the first latch 34 and the second latch 35 are installed in the accommodating cavity 41, and the limiting member 31 is inserted into the limiting groove 30 between the first latch 34 and the second latch 35; wherein, in combination with Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Fig.10 As shown, the accommodating chamber 41 includes a rotating space 43 and a slide rail 44 which are arranged in sequence from the open end 39 to the away from the open end 39 in a first direction. The second latch 35 can rotate relative to the first latch 34 in the rotating space 43. At this time, the second latch 35 enters the rotating space 43 after rotation and is engaged with the shell 4, so that the dispenser box 2 can be maintained in an open state. At this time, the limit groove 30 is open, and the limit member 31 can continue to move forward to disengage from the limit groove 30, and disengage from the shell 4 from the open end 39, and further completely disengage from the lower support box 1, so that the dispenser box 2 can be cleaned or replaced, etc.

[0059] like Figure 11e-11a As shown, when returning, when the limiting member 31 continues to move backward into the limiting groove 30 and abuts against the first latch 34, the limiting member 31 can push the first latch 34 to move backward together, and the first latch 34 and the second latch 35 can move horizontally in the slide rail 44 along the first direction. Fig.14 As shown, roller members 6 are provided on both sides of the first latch member 34 and the second latch member 35, and the roller members 6 are installed on the slide rail 44 to achieve a rolling connection between the latch assembly 32 and the slide rail 44. When the limit member 31 drives the latch assembly 32 to move forward and backward, the roller member 6 can roll on the slide rail 44 to achieve forward and backward movement, making the relative movement between the two more stable.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the shell is installed in cooperation with the lower support box and has an accommodating cavity extending along the first direction inside. The first clip and the second clip are installed in the accommodating cavity. Therefore, the drive assembly can be an independent component, which can be first installed in the shell and then installed as a whole in the lower support box. In addition, the drive assembly and the lower support box can be produced independently during the production process, which is convenient for actual production and installation.

[0061] In some embodiments, Fig.14 As shown, the second buckle 35 is provided with a shaft hole 36 to be rotatably connected to the first buckle 34 by a connecting member 37. The connecting member 37 can be a protruding column that cooperates with the shaft hole 36 and can be inserted into the shaft hole 36 to achieve a rotatable connection. Figures 11a-11eAs shown, the first latch 34 is roughly L-shaped, and the second latch 35 is roughly straight. The second latch 35 can rotate 180 degrees relative to the first latch 34. The connection position between the first latch 34 and the second latch 35 is the position where the connecting member 37 is connected to the rotating shaft hole 36. In the state between the first open position and the closed position, the second latch 35 is rotated to the top of the connection position between the first latch 34 and the second latch 35 to reduce interference with the slide rail 44, and closes the limit slot 30; when moving to the first open position, the limit member 31 drives the second latch 35 to move, and at the end of the slide rail 44, that is, the position of the rotating space 43, it rotates 180 degrees to the bottom of the connection position between the first latch 34 and the second latch 35, and is locked into the rotating space 43, and the limit slot 30 is opened.

[0062] like Figure 7 and Fig.11b As shown in FIG. 1 , the distance D1 between the distal end 38 of the second clip 35 and the shaft hole 36 is less than the height difference D2 between the bottom of the rotation space 43 and the shaft hole 36 in the second direction, so that the second clip 35 can be turned 180 degrees in the rotation space 43 without being blocked by the bottom wall of the rotation space 43. The distal end 38 is the end of the second clip 35 on the slide rail 44 away from the first clip 34. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Figure 3 As shown in the L2 direction, it can be understood that when the second fastener 35 is on the slide rail 44, in order to reduce the interference with the slide rail 44, it is rotated to above the connection position between the first fastener 34 and the second fastener 35. At this time, the distal end 38 is the end of the second fastener 35 on the slide rail 44 away from the first fastener 34; and when the second fastener 35 is engaged in the rotating space 43, it is rotated 180 degrees to below the connection position between the first fastener 34 and the second fastener 35. At this time, the distal end 38 is the end of the second fastener 35 in the rotating space 43 close to the first fastener 34.

[0063] In the embodiment of the present invention, the distance from the distal end of the second fastener to the rotating shaft hole is smaller than the height difference between the bottom of the rotating space and the slide rail in the second direction, so that the second fastener can be flipped 180 degrees in the rotating space, so as to be engaged in the rotating space, so as to be in a stable open state in the first open position, which is convenient for users to use. In addition, the second fastener can open the limit slot, which is convenient for users to further remove the dispenser box to clean or replace the dispenser box, etc., thereby improving the user's use experience.

[0064] In some embodiments, Fig.11d and 11eAs shown, the distance D3 between the proximal end 40 and the distal end 38 of the second latch 35 is smaller than the distance D4 of the rotating space 43, where D4 refers to the extension distance of the rotating space 43 in the first direction. Therefore, when the second latch 35 moves from the slide rail 44 into the rotating space 43 and is engaged, it rotates 180 degrees to below the connection position between the first latch 34 and the second latch 35, and the proximal end 40 and the distal end 38 of the second latch 35 need to be able to be engaged at the two ends of the rotating space 43 in the first direction respectively, so as to achieve stable engagement between the second latch 35 and the rotating space 43. Otherwise, the second latch 35 is easy to automatically disengage from the rotating space 43, and thus may automatically close before the user puts in the detergent, affecting the user's experience; and, when fully engaged in the rotating space 43, the second latch 35 is easier to turn flat, opening the limit groove 30, so that the user can further move the dispenser box 2 to make it completely disengaged from the lower support box 1, so as to clean or replace the dispenser box 2, etc. The proximal end 40 is an end of the second fastener 35 on the slide rail 44 close to the first fastener 34 , that is, an end of the second fastener 35 away from the first fastener 34 in the rotation space 43 .

[0065] In the embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the proximal end and the distal end of the second fastener is smaller than the distance of the rotating space, so that the proximal end and the distal end of the second fastener can be respectively engaged with the two ends of the rotating space in the first direction, thereby achieving stable engagement between the second fastener and the rotating space, making it difficult for the second fastener to automatically escape from the rotating space, reducing the possibility of the dispenser box automatically closing before the user puts in the detergent, and improving the user experience; and, such a setting makes it easier for the second fastener to turn flat and open the limit groove to facilitate the user to clean or replace the dispenser box, etc.

[0066] In some embodiments, Fig.13 As shown, the driving assembly 3 also includes a damper 5, which is installed in the housing 4; the damper 5 includes a connecting rod 51 and a hollow cylinder 52; wherein the cylinder 52 is separated from the accommodating chamber 41, one end of the connecting rod 51 is inserted into the cylinder 52 and contacts the inner surface of the side wall of the cylinder 52, and the other end is inserted into the accommodating chamber 41 and connected to the first clip 34, and drives the connecting rod 51 to move relative to the cylinder 52, because the connecting rod 51 contacts the inner surface of the side wall of the cylinder 52, then during the movement of the connecting rod 51, it will be subject to the friction resistance of the side wall of the cylinder 52, thereby forming a damped movement of the connecting rod. It can be understood that when the limiter 31 drives the clip assembly 32 to move forward and backward, the cylinder 52 will not be driven to move together with the limiter 31 due to the separation of the cylinder 52 from the accommodating chamber 41, and the connecting rod 51 is connected to the first clip 34, so that it can move relative to the cylinder 52.

[0067] As shown in Figure 11 and Fig.13As shown, one end of the spring member 33 is connected to the cylinder 52, and the other end is connected to the first buckle 34. After the housing 4 is installed in the lower support box 1, it is fixed in the first direction. Since the cylinder 52 is separated from the accommodating cavity 41, it will not be driven by the limiter 31 to move together. Therefore, the effect of connecting one end of the spring member 33 with any one of the lower support box 1, the housing 4, and the cylinder 52 is the same. The end of the spring member 33 connected to the first buckle 34 is also driven to move together at the same time, so that it is further stretched. The further stretching of the spring member 33 hinders the movement of the buckle assembly 32, so that the second buckle 35 can accurately rotate with respect to the first buckle 34. Therefore, when the dispenser box 2 is released, the spring member 33 can drive the buckle assembly 32 to return to the original path. However, since the elastic force of the spring member 33 is fast contraction and difficult to stabilize, the spring member 33 will immediately contract under its own elastic force and immediately return to its original shape, so that the buckle assembly 32 is driven to rebound together at a fast speed, so that the dispenser box 2 is prone to a large impact with the lower support box 1, which is easy to cause different degrees of damage to both, and the impact sound is loud, affecting the user experience. One end of the spring member 33 is connected to the cylinder body 52, and the other end is equivalent to being connected to the connecting rod 51, so that during the rebound process of the spring member 33, the connecting rod 51 is subjected to the resistance of the cylinder body 52, so that it slows down and rebounds slowly, achieving a better shock absorption effect.

[0068] In addition, the hollow space in the cylinder 52 of the damper 5 may also be provided with a damping medium, and the intense friction between the molecules of the medium and between the medium and the connecting rod may form resistance, further reducing the speed of the spring member returning to the original position.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present invention, the spring member is used in conjunction with the damper, so that during the rebound process, the spring member reduces its speed and slowly rebounds under the action of the damper, thereby achieving a better shock absorbing effect. As a result, the dispenser box is easy to be separated from the lower support box and is not prone to a large impact when closed due to the rapid contraction of the spring member, and is not prone to causing different degrees of damage to the two. The noise of the two when closing is reduced, bringing a high-end experience.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present invention, the damper is installed in the housing, one end of the spring member is connected to the cylinder body, and the other end is connected to the first buckle member, that is, the spring member is connected to the housing. In addition, the buckle assembly and the accommodating cavity are both arranged in the housing. After the structure of the driving assembly is integrated into the housing, the housing is then installed in the lower support box. For example, a groove may be provided in the lower support box, and the housing is installed in the groove. Therefore, the driving assembly and the lower support box can be produced independently during the production process, and the structure is simple, which is convenient for actual production and installation.

[0071] In some embodiments, Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Fig. 9As shown, the shell 4 is arranged at the bottom of the inner surface of the lower support box 1, and the upper end of the shell 4 is open; the limiting member 31 protrudes from the lower end of the dispenser box 2 to be inserted into the upper end opening of the shell 4, and is located in the limiting groove 30 between the first latch 34 and the second latch 35.

[0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, the shell is arranged at the bottom of the inner surface of the lower support box, and the limit member protrudes from the lower end of the dispenser box to be inserted into the upper end opening of the shell, that is, the limit member fixed to the dispenser box and the lower support box are assembled below the detergent box assembly, which does not affect the user's operations such as adding detergent from above the dispenser box, and the holding position of the detergent box assembly is usually arranged below the detergent box assembly, so the user usually applies force below the detergent box assembly, which is beneficial to the torque balance of the entire assembly.

[0073] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a clothes processing device 7, which includes a detergent box assembly 10 and a housing 71. The detergent box assembly 10 is installed in the housing 71. The dispenser box 2 can move relative to the housing 71, and the lower support box 1 is fixed relative to the housing. The detergent box assembly 10 can be installed on the upper side of the housing as an independent part. For example, an installation cavity can be formed on the upper part of the housing, and the detergent box assembly 10 can be installed in the installation cavity; the detergent box assembly 10 can also be integrally formed on the clothes processing device as a part of the housing.

[0074] like Fig.15 As shown, in the closed position, the detergent box assembly 10 is just inside the box. At this time, the detergent box assembly 10 can be pulled forward to open the detergent box assembly 10 relative to the box. The detergent box assembly 10 has multiple open positions relative to the box. The detergent box assembly 10 can move back and forth between the second open interval and the closed position relative to the box; the first open position is between the second open interval and the closed position. Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Fig.10 As shown, during the movement between the first open position and the closed position, the dispenser box 2 is acted upon by the drive assembly 3, and when the detergent box assembly 10 is manually pulled open from the closed position to the first open position, the detergent box assembly 10 can automatically return from the first open position to the closed position. In the first open position, the drive assembly 3 is just stably engaged with the case and is disconnected from the dispenser box 2, so that the dispenser box 2 can continue to move forward from the first open position to the second open interval alone, and the detergent box assembly 10 can be removed from the case. When the dispenser box 2 moves from the second open interval to the first open position, it can be connected to the drive assembly 3 again, and the drive assembly 3 can be pushed to be disconnected from the case, and the detergent box assembly 10 can automatically return from the first open position to the closed position under the drive of the drive assembly 3.

[0075] The detergent box assembly of the embodiment of the present invention can drive the dispenser box to move from a first open position to a closed position. Therefore, when the user moves the detergent box assembly from the first open position to the closed position relative to the case, the user does not need to manually push the detergent box assembly to close it relative to the case, thereby greatly improving the user experience when closing the detergent box assembly.

[0076] In some embodiments, Fig.15 As shown, when the dispenser box 2 is in the closed position, the end surface of the dispenser box 2 is flush with the front surface of the box. It can be understood that the dispenser box 2 is manually pulled open relative to the box, so there is no need to reserve a large gap between the end surface of the dispenser box 2 and the front surface of the box. Human power is sufficient to resist the resistance between the dispenser box 2 and the box, so that the dispenser box can be pulled out smoothly. Therefore, the end surface of the dispenser box 2 can be set to be flush with the front surface of the box. In addition, combined with Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Fig.10 As shown, the drive assembly 3 is in an elastically stretched state in the closed position, and drives the dispenser box 2 and the case body to approach each other in the front-to-back direction, so that the dispenser box 2 can be tightly attached under the elastic action of the drive assembly 3, so that the dispenser box 2 can be closed in place when it automatically rebounds relative to the case body, so that the end face of the dispenser box 2 remains flush with the front side surface of the case body.

[0077] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the dispenser box is in a closed position, the end surface of the dispenser box is flush with the front surface of the housing, so that the appearance gap of the clothing processing device is small, and the detergent box assembly can form a visual whole with the housing when in the closed position, which is conducive to the overall visual beauty.

[0078] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detergent box assembly for use in a laundry processing device, It is characterized in that include: Lower support box (1); A dispenser box (2) is arranged in the lower support box (1), and the dispenser box (2) can move between a first open position and a closed position relative to the lower support box (1); A driving assembly (3) connecting the lower support box (1) and the dispenser box (2); The drive assembly (3) can drive the dispenser box (2) to move from the first open position to the closed position.

2. The detergent box assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The driving assembly (3) comprises: A limiting member (31) fixed to the dispenser box (2); A buckle assembly (32) is installed in the lower support box (1); A spring member (33), one end of which in an extending direction is stationary relative to the lower support box (1), and the other end of which moves with the buckle assembly (32); Wherein, when the dispenser box (2) is located between the closed position and the first open position, the limit member (31) and the buckle assembly (32) are connected to drive the dispenser box (2) from the first open position to the closed position under the drive of the spring member (33).

3. The detergent box assembly according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The dispenser box (2) also has a second open interval, which is located on a side of the first open position away from the closed position and borders with the first open position; when the dispenser box (2) is located in the second open interval, the limiter (31) is disconnected from the buckle assembly (32) to keep the dispenser box (2) in the open state.

4. The detergent box assembly according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The buckle assembly (32) comprises: A first buckle member (34) connected to one end of the spring member (33); A second buckle (35) rotatably connected to the first buckle (34); A limiting groove (30) is provided on one side of the first latch (34); when the dispenser box (2) is located between the closed position and the first open position, the second latch (35) blocks the limiting groove (30) from being away from the side of the first latch (34), and the limiting member (31) is engaged in the limiting groove (30); when the dispenser box (2) is located between the second open interval, the second latch (35) rotates to open the limiting groove (30) away from the side of the first latch (34), and the limiting member (31) is detached from the limiting groove (30) from the open side of the limiting groove (30).

5. The detergent box assembly according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The driving assembly (3) further comprises: A shell (4) is mounted on the lower support box (1) and has an accommodating cavity (41) extending along a first direction, wherein one end of the accommodating cavity (41) in the first direction is open; the first fastener (34) and the second fastener (35) are mounted in the accommodating cavity (41); The accommodating cavity (41) comprises a rotating space (43) and a slide rail (44) which are arranged in sequence from the open end (39) to a position away from the open end (39) in the first direction; the second latch (35) can rotate relative to the first latch (34) in the rotating space (43); and the first latch (34) and the second latch (35) can move in translation along the first direction in the slide rail (44).

6. The detergent box assembly according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The second latch (35) is provided with a rotation axis hole (36) so as to be rotatably connected to the first latch (34) by a connecting member (37); the distance from the distal end (38) of the second latch (35) to the rotation axis hole (36) is smaller than the height difference between the bottom of the rotating space (43) and the rotation axis hole (36) in the second direction; the distal end (38) is an end of the second latch (35) on the slide rail (44) away from the first latch (34); and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

7. The detergent box assembly according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The distance between the proximal end (40) and the distal end (38) of the second latch (35) is smaller than the distance of the rotation space (43); wherein the proximal end (40) is an end of the second latch (35) on the slide rail (44) close to the first latch (34).

8. The detergent box assembly according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The driving assembly (3) further comprises: A damper (5) is installed in the housing (4); the damper (5) comprises a connecting rod (51) and a hollow cylinder (52); The cylinder body (52) and the accommodating chamber (41) are separated and arranged; one end of the connecting rod (51) is inserted into the cylinder body (52) and abuts against the side wall of the cylinder body, and the other end is inserted into the accommodating chamber (41) and connected to the first clip (34), and drives the connecting rod (51) to move along the side wall of the cylinder body (52); one end of the spring member (33) is connected to the cylinder body (52), and the other end is connected to the first clip (34).

9. The detergent box assembly according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The shell (4) is arranged at the bottom of the inner surface of the lower support box (1), and the upper end of the shell (4) is open; the limiting member (31) protrudes from the lower end of the dispenser box (2) to be inserted into the upper end opening of the shell (4) and is located between the first latch member (34) and the second latch member (35).

10. A clothes processing device, It is characterized in that include: The detergent box assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The detergent box assembly (10) is installed on the upper side of the box.

11. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 10, It is characterized in that When the dispenser box (2) is located in the closed position, the end surface of the dispenser box is flush with the front surface of the box body.

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