Detergent putting system and washing equipment using same

Abstract

The invention discloses a detergent putting system and washing equipment using the same, and the detergent putting system comprises a storage and conveying assembly which comprises a storage channel which is arranged in the horizontal direction and is used for storing at least two blocky detergents, and a conveying unit which is arranged in the storage channel and is used for supporting and transferring the blocky detergents in the horizontal direction; the side wall of the storage channel is further provided with a feeding opening used for adding blocky detergent into the storage channel. The putting assembly at least comprises a putting channel which is arranged at the downstream of the storage channel and communicates with the storage channel; a discharging opening for discharging the blocky detergent is further formed in the feeding channel.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, in particular to a detergent dispensing system and a washing equipment using the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] The dishwasher in the washing equipment is a device for automatically cleaning bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives and forks. The dishwasher uses more block-shaped detergents, which can also be referred to as dishwashing blocks. The dishwashing blocks have the advantages of good washing effect and convenient use. Considering the convenience in the actual use of the dishwasher, a dishwashing block dispenser that can be added once and used multiple times is generally designed.

[0003] Specifically, for example, the long strip-shaped dishwashing block dispenser disclosed in the announcement No. CN210673253U stores multiple dishwashing blocks in the storage channel, and cooperates with the corresponding conveying cavity and push rod to realize the dispensing of the dishwashing blocks. Based on this structure, it is found through actual research and use that although it can meet the demand of adding dishwashing blocks once and dispensing multiple times, it still has the following defects: Firstly, since the storage channel is arranged in a vertical state, when the dishwashing blocks are added from the top of the storage channel, the dishwashing blocks may collide with the housing or other dishwashing blocks during the falling process, so that the surface water-soluble film of the collided dishwashing blocks may be damaged and deteriorate faster. At the same time, the broken dishwashing blocks will drop residues, which will adhere to the inner wall of the storage channel, thereby reducing the smoothness of the storage channel. When the residues of the dishwashing blocks fall on the sealing surface, the reliability of the sealing will be reduced.

[0004] Secondly, during the storage and transportation of the dishwashing blocks, the motion in the vertical and horizontal dimensions needs to be realized. In this case, the space required for the overall assembly and use of the dispenser is large, which leads to the problems of large volume and high cost of the overall dispenser. In addition, it also increases the difficulty of maintenance, especially the non-dismountable action part which needs to be controlled by electric control and is difficult to maintain when it is blocked.

[0005] Thirdly, for the dishwashing blocks stored in the storage channel, if they are adhered to the inner wall of the storage channel due to moisture, they cannot fall naturally, which directly leads to the problem that the dishwashing blocks cannot be normally dispensed.

[0006] In summary, in view of the multiple problems of the existing dishwashing block dispensing device applied in the dishwasher, the structure thereof needs to be further optimized from the perspective of optimizing the overall use performance. SUMMARY

[0007] The first object of the present application is to provide a detergent dispensing system to solve the technical problem of optimizing the overall use performance.

[0008] The second object of the present application is to provide a washing equipment to solve the technical problem of optimizing the process of feeding the block-shaped detergent during its use.

[0009] The detergent feeding system of the present application is realized as follows: A detergent feeding system comprises: a storage conveying assembly comprising a storage channel arranged in horizontal direction for storing at least two block-shaped detergents, and a conveying unit arranged inside the storage channel for supporting and transferring the block-shaped detergents in horizontal direction; a feeding opening is further arranged on the side wall of the storage channel for adding the block-shaped detergents into the storage channel; a feeding assembly comprising at least a feeding channel arranged downstream of the storage channel and in communication with the storage channel; a discharging opening is further arranged on the feeding channel for discharging the block-shaped detergents.

[0010] In the alternative embodiment of the present application, the feeding assembly further comprises a first sealing cover arranged in the feeding channel and adapted to switch the on-off state of the communication between the storage channel and the feeding channel; when the first sealing cover covers the communication opening between the storage channel and the feeding channel, the block-shaped detergents are stored in the storage channel; when the first sealing cover uncovers the communication opening between the storage channel and the feeding channel and forms a space between the first sealing cover and the storage channel for accommodating one block-shaped detergent, one block-shaped detergent is transferred from the storage channel to the feeding channel for feeding.

[0011] In the alternative embodiment of the present application, the first sealing cover is further connected with a sealing cover control unit for adjusting the fitting state of the first sealing cover with the storage channel; one end of the first sealing cover is rotationally fitted with the inner cavity of the feeding channel; and the sealing cover control unit is used to drive the first sealing cover to rotate.

[0012] In the alternative embodiment of the present application, the first sealing cover comprises at least a cover plate body for covering the communication opening between the storage channel and the feeding channel; and the cover plate body is provided with a sealing fitting structure between the periphery of the cover plate body and the communication opening between the storage channel and the feeding channel.

[0013] In the alternative embodiment of the present application, the sealing fitting structure comprises an annular sealing edge arranged on the cover plate body, and an annular sealing ring or an annular sealing groove arranged on the periphery of the communication opening between the storage channel and the feeding channel and adapted to sealingly engage with the annular sealing edge.

[0014] In the alternative embodiment of the present application, the cover plate body is a V-shaped structure. When the first sealing cover covers the communication port between the storage channel and the feeding channel, the V-shaped opening of the V-shaped structure body faces the storage channel.

[0015] In the optional embodiment of the present application, the cover plate body comprises a first foldable plate and a second foldable plate connected by vertical bending; When the first sealing cover uncovers the communication port between the storage channel and the feeding channel and forms a space suitable for accommodating a block-shaped detergent between the first sealing cover and the storage channel, the second foldable plate faces the storage channel; and The space between the second foldable plate and the storage channel is suitable for the block-shaped detergent to rotate or translate from the storage channel into the feeding channel.

[0016] In the optional embodiment of the present application, the side end surface of the first foldable plate facing the storage channel is a flat end surface or a concave arc surface; and / or The side end surface of the second foldable plate facing the storage channel is a flat end surface or a concave arc surface.

[0017] In the optional embodiment of the present application, the conveying unit comprises a pair of rotating wheels, a conveying belt suitable for being driven by the pair of rotating wheels to rotate, and a power structure connected to at least one of the rotating wheels to drive the conveying belt to rotate.

[0018] In the optional embodiment of the present application, when the block-shaped detergent is a rectangular structure body, and the first sealing cover uncovers the communication port between the storage channel and the feeding channel and forms a space suitable for accommodating a block-shaped detergent between the first sealing cover and the storage channel, the vertical distance between the axis of the rotating wheel adjacent to the feeding channel in the pair of rotating wheels and the side end surface of the second foldable plate facing the storage channel is greater than the diagonal length of the block-shaped detergent entering the feeding channel.

[0019] In the optional embodiment of the present application, the feeding channel is provided with an inclined transition surface for receiving the block-shaped detergent entering the feeding channel from the storage channel; and The discharge port is further provided with a second sealing cover suitable for being opened; When the second sealing cover covers the discharge port, the included angle between the second sealing cover and the inclined transition surface is an acute angle.

[0020] In the optional embodiment of the present application, the second sealing cover is rotationally matched with the feeding channel through a rotating shaft; and The panel of the feeding channel is provided with a shaft hole for matching the rotating shaft; The shaft hole is an open shaft hole, which is gap-matched with the rotating shaft.

[0021] In the optional embodiment of the present application, the second sealing cover is integrated with a magnet; and The dispensing channel is provided with a sensor for sensing a magnet.

[0022] In the alternative embodiment of the present application, the feeding opening is provided with a third sealing cover suitable for sealing the feeding opening.

[0023] The washing equipment of the present application is realized as follows: A washing equipment comprises the washing agent dispensing system.

[0024] With the above technical solution, the washing agent dispensing system of the present application and the washing equipment using the same have the following beneficial effects: the storage channel for storing multiple block-shaped washing agents is horizontally placed, and the feeding opening and the dispensing assembly are also horizontally arranged relative to the storage channel, so that the block-shaped washing agents are prevented from flowing in two different dimensional spaces, i.e., horizontally and vertically, and the problem of surface damage of the block-shaped washing agents caused by collision under the action of gravity when the block-shaped washing agents are added into the storage channel is avoided, and the space required during use is reduced, thereby reducing the volume of the overall washing agent dispensing system.

[0025] In addition, by providing the conveying unit arranged inside the storage channel and used for supporting and horizontally transporting the block-shaped washing agents, the block-shaped washing agents are prevented from directly contacting the inner wall of the storage channel, and the problem of adhesion of the block-shaped washing agents to the inner wall of the storage channel due to dampness, thereby preventing the block-shaped washing agents from being normally dispensed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the washing agent dispensing system of the present application; Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the washing agent dispensing system of the present application in the first perspective (the first sealing cover is closed relative to the storage channel); Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the washing agent dispensing system of the present application in the second perspective (the first sealing cover is closed relative to the storage channel); Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the washing agent dispensing system of the present application in the third perspective (the first sealing cover is opened relative to the storage channel); Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the block-shaped washing agents in the translational state entering the dispensing channel of the washing agent dispensing system of the present application; Figure 6 FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the block-shaped washing agents in the rotational state entering the dispensing channel of the washing agent dispensing system of the present application; Figure 7Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel; Figure 8 Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel; Figure 9 Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel; Figure 10 Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel; Figure 11 Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel; Figure 12 Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel; Figure 13 Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel; Figure 14 Structure diagram of the second sealing cover of the detergent dispensing system of the present application in a sealed state with the dispensing channel.

[0027] In the figure: block detergent 100, storage channel 1, filling port 11, annular sealing ring 12, first sealing cover 2, annular sealing edge 21, first flap 23, second flap 24, sealing cover control unit 25, third sealing cover 3, rotating wheel 41, conveyor belt 42, power structure 5, dispensing channel 6, discharge port 61, shaft hole 62, panel 63, second sealing cover 7, protruding part 71, inclined transition surface 64, rotating shaft 8, magnet 91, sensor 92, dishwasher 200, door body 201. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the content of the present application more easily understood, the present application will be further described in detail below according to specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Embodiment 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 12 As shown in the figure, the present embodiment provides a detergent dispensing system, which generally comprises a storage and conveying assembly for storing and conveying block detergent 100 and a dispensing assembly for dispensing block detergent 100.

[0030] Specifically, first is the storage and conveying assembly, which comprises a storage channel 1 arranged in a horizontal direction for storing at least two block detergents 100, and a conveying unit arranged inside the storage channel 1 for supporting and conveying block detergent 100 in a horizontal direction.

[0031] It should be noted that the horizontal direction here is mainly in connection with one orientation in its use state, so that in the overall use process of the detergent dispensing system, the plurality of block-shaped detergents 100 in the storage channel 1 are placed at a horizontal angle, and move along the horizontal direction under the action of the conveying unit. For the plurality of block-shaped detergents 100 here, there is no mutual gravitational effect between the two adjacent block-shaped detergents 100, so it is convenient to operate when separating the adjacent two block-shaped detergents 100 one by one. Compared with the plurality of block-shaped detergents 100 commonly used in the prior art, which are stacked in a vertical state one by one due to the influence of gravity, one block-shaped detergent 100 is pressed on the other block-shaped detergent 100, which is inconvenient to operate during the separation process, and especially in the case of mutual adhesion due to moisture of the block-shaped detergent 100, it is directly impossible to reliably separate. The plurality of block-shaped detergents 100 placed horizontally in the embodiment can completely avoid the above problems, and improve the separation efficiency of adjacent block-shaped detergents 100.

[0032] Regarding the outer shell of the storage channel 1 of the embodiment, preferably it includes a shell body and a shell cover plate suitable for forming a sealing fit, so as to facilitate the installation of the storage and conveying assembly and maintenance.

[0033] On the basis of the above structure, further, the shell cover plate or the side wall of the shell body of the storage channel 1 is also provided with a charging port 11 for adding block-shaped detergents 100 to the storage channel 1; the charging port 11 here is provided with a third sealing cover 3 suitable for covering the charging port 11, which can be switched between open and closed states by manual operation.

[0034] For the storage charging port 11, from the horizontal dimension of the storage channel 1, it is preferred that the charging port 11 is designed at one end of the storage channel 1, so that the block-shaped detergents 100 entering the storage channel 1 through the charging port can move in the horizontal direction under the action of the conveying unit, thereby improving the effective utilization of the internal space of the storage channel 1, so that more block-shaped detergents 100 can be put in one charging operation as much as possible.

[0035] In an alternative embodiment, the conveying unit comprises a pair of rollers 41, a conveyor belt 42 adapted to be driven by the pair of rollers 41 to circulate, and a power structure 5 connected to at least one of the rollers 41 to drive the conveyor belt 42 to circulate. The power structure 5 can be, for example but not limited to, a motor and a speed reduction transmission structure used in combination. The block-shaped detergent 100 is conveyed by the conveyor belt 42, and the conveying process is not affected by the size of the block-shaped detergent 100, so that the block-shaped detergent 100 of almost any size can be accommodated. Moreover, the block-shaped detergent 100 can be conveyed and dispensed by the conveyor belt 42 even if it is pressed against the conveyor belt 42 and adheres to the conveyor belt 42 when it is wet, without being hindered from being conveyed and dispensed.

[0036] Next, the dispensing assembly will be described, which at least comprises a dispensing channel 6 located downstream of the storage channel 1 and in communication with the storage channel 1. Specifically, the downstream of the storage channel 1 here refers to the end corresponding to the end face of the conveyor belt 42 receiving the block-shaped detergent 100 in the direction of rotation, and the conveyor belt 42 does not extend into the dispensing channel 6, but only extends to the junction of the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6. With this structure, the block-shaped detergent 100 can directly enter the dispensing channel 6 from the storage channel 1 through the rotation of the conveyor belt 42.

[0037] It is particularly noted that, in principle, the internal space of the dispensing channel 6 can be adapted to accommodate more than one block-shaped detergent 100, as long as the block-shaped detergent 100 conveyed from the conveying unit into the dispensing channel 6 is controlled to avoid the situation that multiple block-shaped detergents 100 enter the dispensing channel 6 for dispensing at the same time. However, considering the possibility of reducing the overall volume of the detergent dispensing system as much as possible, the internal space of the dispensing channel 6 can only accommodate one block-shaped detergent 100.

[0038] It can be understood that the discharge channel 6 is also provided with a discharge port 61 for discharging the block-shaped detergent 100. The discharge port 61 is also provided with a second sealing cover 7 suitable for opening; for the switching control of the opening and closing state of the second sealing cover 7 of the embodiment, no external power is designed, but the opening of the second sealing cover 7 relative to the discharge port 61 is realized by the gravity of the block-shaped detergent 100, and the closing effect of the second sealing cover 7 relative to the discharge port 61 is realized by the gravity of the second sealing cover 7 itself. Among them, for the switching control of the opening and closing state of the second sealing cover 7 of the embodiment, no external power is designed, but the opening effect of the second sealing cover 7 relative to the discharge port 61 is realized by the gravity of the block-shaped detergent 100, and the discharge channel 6 is provided with an inclined transition surface 64 for receiving the block-shaped detergent 100 entering the discharge channel 6 from the storage channel 1; and when the second sealing cover 7 covers the discharge port, the included angle formed by the second sealing cover 7 and the inclined transition surface 64 is an acute angle, and under this design, after the block-shaped detergent 100 falls on the inclined transition surface 64, the block-shaped detergent 100 will be poured to the side of the second sealing cover 7, so that the second sealing cover 7 is gradually opened relative to the discharge port under the action of the block-shaped detergent 100, thereby facilitating the discharge of the block-shaped detergent 100 from the discharge channel 6.

[0039] Next, an example of a specific optional implementation is combined with the drawings, the second sealing cover 7 is rotationally connected with the discharge channel 6 through a rotating shaft 8; and the panel 63 of the discharge channel 6 is provided with a shaft hole 62 suitable for matching the rotating shaft 8. It should be noted that the shaft hole 62 is located above the discharge channel 6, and "above" is specifically referred to the position of the block-shaped detergent 100 in the discharge channel 6, for the block-shaped detergent 100 falling on the inclined transition surface 64, the upper side of the second sealing cover 7 is rotationally connected with the panel of the discharge channel 6, and the lower side of the second sealing cover 7 can be opened relative to the discharge channel 6 to form a space suitable for discharging the block-shaped detergent 100.

[0040] Furthermore, in an optional implementation, the shaft hole 62 is an open shaft hole 62, which means that the hole shape of the shaft hole 62 matched with the rotating shaft 8 is a hole with a notch, rather than a closed hole. The use of such a shaft hole 62 mainly facilitates the disassembly of the second sealing cover 7. Specifically, the open shaft hole 62 is gap-connected with the rotating shaft 8 to facilitate smooth rotation of the rotating shaft 8 in the open shaft hole 62. It should be noted that the interference amount of the rotating shaft 8 when entering from the side of the open shaft hole 62 is less than 1mm. Under this design, the rotating shaft 8 can be easily radially assembled into the shaft hole 62. The advantage of such design is that it facilitates the disassembly of the second sealing cover 7, which is convenient for maintenance.

[0041] In addition, based on the above situation, in combination with an optional embodiment, the second sealing cover 7 is integrated with a magnet 91; and the feeding channel 6 is provided with a sensor 92 for sensing the magnet 91. Specifically, the magnet 91 is arranged on a protruding portion 71 of the second sealing cover 7, which protruding portion 71 is arranged at the end of the second sealing cover 7 and extends to the side of the feeding channel 6. Preferably, the end of the protruding portion 71 is provided with a receiving groove, and the magnet 91 is located in the receiving groove. The magnet 91 is in position correspondence with the sensor 92 (reed switch or Hall) on the feeding channel 6. In this structure, when the second sealing cover 7 is driven to open by the block detergent 100, the magnet 91 moves with the second sealing cover 7 and changes the triggering state of the corresponding sensor 92, so as to realize the detection of whether the block detergent 100 is fed out. Compared with the scheme of using an optical sensor 92 to detect the dishwashing block in the prior art, the design of the magnet 91 cooperating with the sensor 92 in the present embodiment is not affected by the shielding of light by contaminants, and is more stable and reliable.

[0042] Based on the second sealing cover 7, in the natural state (at the time when the block detergent 100 is not fed), the sealing surface of the second sealing cover 7 is in abutment with the end surface of the discharge port 61 to seal the discharge port 61. In an optional case, since the opening direction of the shaft hole 62 is not parallel to the end surface of the discharge port 61, the second sealing cover 7 is limited by the end surface of the discharge port 61, and the rotating shaft 8 cannot be separated from the shaft hole 62.

[0043] In addition, it also needs to be explained that, in a specific optional embodiment, when the second sealing cover 7 rotates a certain angle (for example, 20-90 degrees) relative to the discharge port 61, the sealing surface of the second sealing cover 7 is out of contact with the end surface of the discharge port 61, that is, there is a distance between them, and the minimum distance is D4. In an optional implementation, D4 is greater than the depth D3 of the panel shaft hole 62. Thus, when the second sealing cover 7 moves D4 distance to the opening direction of the shaft hole 62, the sealing surface of the second sealing cover 7 recontacts with the end surface of the discharge port 61, and the rotating shaft 8 connected to the second sealing cover 7 has been separated from the shaft hole 62. Figure 12 (A dashed line is shown), and thus is no longer limited by the shaft hole 62, and continues to move the second sealing cover 7 downward, as shown in Figure 12 B, so that the rotating shaft 8 enters the outlet of the feeding channel 6, and then the second sealing cover 7 is removed from the outlet of the feeding channel 6, as shown in Figure 12 C.

[0044] For the second sealing cover 7 adopted in the present embodiment, neither the opening nor the closing process needs an additional power structure 5 to drive, but relies on the gravity of the block detergent 100 and the gravity of the second sealing cover 7 to realize, which simplifies the structure and reduces the operation and use cost.

[0045] In summary, as to the detergent dispensing system of the present embodiment, the storage channel 1 for storing a plurality of block-shaped detergents 100 is horizontally placed, and the filling opening 11 and the dispensing assembly are also horizontally arranged relative to the storage channel 1. In this way, the block-shaped detergents 100 can be directly transferred in the horizontal and vertical directions, so as to reduce the volume of the overall detergent dispensing system and the space required during use. In addition, the block-shaped detergents 100 can also be prevented from being damaged due to the collision caused by gravity when the block-shaped detergents 100 are added to the storage channel 1, so as to ensure the reliability of the block-shaped detergents 100 during use within a certain period.

[0046] Embodiment 2 Please refer to Figures 1 to 12 As shown in FIG. 2, based on the detergent dispensing system of Embodiment 1, the dispensing assembly of the detergent dispensing system of the present embodiment further comprises a first sealing cover 2 arranged in the dispensing channel 6 and adapted to switch the on-off state of the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6.

[0047] Generally, when the first sealing cover 2 covers the communication port of the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6, the block-shaped detergents 100 are stored in the storage channel 1. When the first sealing cover 2 uncovers the communication port of the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6 and forms a space for accommodating a block-shaped detergent 100 between the first sealing cover 2 and the storage channel 1, a block-shaped detergent 100 is transferred from the storage channel 1 to the dispensing channel 6 for dispensing.

[0048] Based on the above, it should be further noted that the first sealing cover 2 is further connected with a sealing cover control unit 25 for adjusting the cooperation state of the first sealing cover 2 and the storage channel 1; one end of the first sealing cover 2 is rotatably connected with the inner cavity of the dispensing channel 6 through a movable shaft; and the sealing cover control unit 25 is used to drive the first sealing cover 2 to rotate. The sealing cover control unit 25 can be realized by, for example but not limited to, a motor cooperating with a transmission gear to drive the rotation of the movable shaft.

[0049] It should be noted here that the part of the first sealing cover 2 connected with the dispensing channel 6 for rotation is located above the block-shaped detergents 100. The "above" is specifically referred to the position of the block-shaped detergents 100 in the dispensing channel 6. In this design, when the first sealing cover 2 is opened relative to the storage channel 1, the block-shaped detergents 100 can move downward to fall on the inclined transition surface 64 of the dispensing channel 6.

[0050] Next, in detail, in combination with the drawings, an optional embodiment is exemplified. The first sealing cover 2 at least comprises a cover plate body for covering the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6; and a sealing fit structure is arranged between the cover plate body and the circumference of the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6.

[0051] On the basis of the above, the sealing fit structure comprises an annular sealing edge 21 arranged on the cover plate body, and an annular sealing ring 12 or an annular sealing groove is arranged on the circumference of the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6, which is adapted to sealingly engage with the annular sealing edge 21. In the embodiment, only the case where the annular sealing ring 12 is designed to sealingly engage with the inner side wall of the annular sealing edge 21 is exemplified. The sealing surface of the sealing fit structure here is not affected by the sliding friction formed during the opening and closing process of the first sealing cover 2 relative to the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6, so that the reliability and stability of the sealing fit structure during long-term use can be improved.

[0052] It should be noted that, as for the cover plate body adopted in the embodiment, it can be a straight plate structure in principle, and can also be other shapes, as long as it can meet the requirements of covering the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6, and can also meet the requirements of allowing the block-shaped detergent 100 to pass between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6. Therefore, the shape of the cover plate body is not absolutely limited in the embodiment.

[0053] In the embodiment, in order to reduce the volume of the dispensing channel 6 as much as possible, thereby reducing the space required for installation of the overall detergent dispensing system, in combination with the drawings, an embodiment is exemplified. The cover plate body is a V-shaped structure; when the first sealing cover 2 covers the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6, the V-shaped opening of the V-shaped structure faces the storage channel 1. In order to meet the space requirement for the block-shaped detergent 100 to pass from the storage channel 1 to the dispensing channel 6, the inner angle of the V-shaped structure is preferably obtuse or right angle.

[0054] On the basis of the above structure, in order to minimize the volume of the whole dispensing channel 6, in a specific alternative, the cover plate body comprises a first foldable plate 23 and a second foldable plate 24 which are connected by being vertically bent. In this case, when the first sealing cover 2 removes the coverage of the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6 and forms a space suitable for accommodating a block-shaped detergent 100 between the first sealing cover 2 and the storage channel 1, the second foldable plate 24 is directed towards the storage channel 1, and the first foldable plate 23 is located above the second foldable plate 24, so that a space for the flow of the block-shaped detergent 100 is formed at the bottom of the second foldable plate 24, i.e. the interval directly opposite the first foldable plate 23. It is necessary to point out here that when the first sealing cover 2 removes the coverage of the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6 and forms a space suitable for accommodating a block-shaped detergent 100 between the first sealing cover 2 and the storage channel 1, a small gap can be left between the second foldable plate 24 and the inner wall of the dispensing channel 6, thereby meeting the requirement of smooth rotation of the first sealing cover 2 in the dispensing channel 6 while minimizing the volume of the dispensing channel 6.

[0055] On the basis of the above structure, it is also necessary to point out that considering that the block-shaped detergent 100 sent from the storage channel 1 to the dispensing channel 6 by the conveying belt 42 can enter in a translational state or in a rotational state (when a part of the block-shaped detergent 100 is supported on the conveying belt 42 and the other part has already entered the dispensing channel 6, at this time the whole block-shaped detergent 100 can be tilted to the dispensing channel 6 under the action of its own weight, eventually making the block-shaped detergent 100 enter the dispensing channel 6 in a rotational state), for the two different ways of entering the dispensing channel 6, the space required for entering in a rotational state is greater than that for entering in a translational state, therefore, when the first sealing cover 2 in the dispensing channel 6 is in an open state relative to the storage channel 1, the active space formed between the second foldable plate 24 and the storage channel 1 should meet the requirement of the rotational entry of the block-shaped detergent 100 from the storage channel 1 to the dispensing channel 6, so that the block-shaped detergent 100 can smoothly enter the dispensing channel 6 from the storage channel 1, and the problem of damage to the block-shaped detergent 100 caused by collision with the first sealing cover 2 during rotation can be avoided.

[0056] In this regard, in the case of a rectangular block detergent 100, when the first sealing cover 2 is removed from the covering of the communication port between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6 and a space suitable for accommodating one block detergent 100 is formed between the first sealing cover 2 and the storage channel 1, the vertical distance between the axis of the rotating wheel 41 adjacent to the dispensing channel 6 in the pair of rotating wheels 41 and the side end surface of the second folding plate 24 facing the storage channel 1 is greater than the diagonal length of the block detergent 100 entering the dispensing channel 6. It is necessary to point out that, in order to improve the applicability of the detergent dispensing system of the present embodiment to block detergents 100 of different sizes, the vertical distance between the axis of the rotating wheel 41 adjacent to the dispensing channel 6 in the pair of rotating wheels 41 and the side end surface of the second folding plate 24 facing the storage channel 1 is greater than the diagonal length of the block detergent 100 of the largest size in combination with several commonly used block detergents 100 of different sizes. In the case of a spherical block detergent 100, the vertical distance between the axis of the rotating wheel 41 adjacent to the dispensing channel 6 in the pair of rotating wheels 41 and the side end surface of the second folding plate 24 facing the storage channel 1 is greater than the diameter of the block detergent 100 of the largest size.

[0057] In addition, it is also necessary to point out that, in the case of an optional and convenient implementation, the side end surface of the first folding plate 23 facing the storage channel 1 is a flat end surface or an arc-shaped concave surface; and / or the side end surface of the second folding plate 24 facing the storage channel 1 is a flat end surface or an arc-shaped concave surface. When the arc-shaped concave surfaces are designed on both the first folding plate 23 and the second folding plate 24, more space can be provided for the block detergent 100 entering the dispensing channel 6, further avoiding the mutual collision between the block detergent 100 and the first sealing cover 2.

[0058] In summary, for the detergent dispensing system of the present embodiment, the first sealing cover 2 designed between the storage channel 1 and the dispensing channel 6 forms a dry environment in the storage channel 1 when the block detergent 100 is not added or dispensed, thereby reducing the influence of moisture on the block detergent 100 in the storage channel 1 and avoiding the influence of moisture on the performance of the block detergent 100.

[0059] Embodiment 3: Please refer to Figures 1 to 14 On the basis of the detergent dispensing system of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, the present embodiment provides a washing apparatus, which comprises the detergent dispensing system of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

[0060] The washing apparatus herein can be, for example but not limited to, a dishwasher 200, and the detergent dispensing system can be installed on the door body 201 of the dishwasher 200.

[0061] The above specific embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

[0062] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0063] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixedly connected, or can be detachably connected, or can be integrated; can be mechanically connected, or can be electrically connected; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0064] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship when the product of the present application is usually placed, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used for differentiation and description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0065] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" and the like do not mean that the parts must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0066] In the present application, unless specifically stated and limited otherwise, a first feature on or under a second feature can include the first and second features being directly in contact, or can include the first and second features not being directly in contact but being in contact through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature on, above and over a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature. A first feature under, below and under a second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally lower than the second feature.

Claims

1. A detergent dispensing system, characterized in that, include: A storage and conveying assembly includes a horizontally arranged storage channel for storing at least two blocks of detergent, and a conveying unit disposed inside the storage channel for supporting and horizontally transporting the blocks of detergent; a feeding port for adding the blocks of detergent into the storage channel is also provided on the side wall of the storage channel. The dispensing component includes at least a dispensing channel located downstream of and connected to the storage channel; the dispensing channel is also provided with a discharge port for discharging block detergent.

2. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing component also includes a first sealing cover disposed in the dispensing channel, which is suitable for switching the on / off state of the storage channel and the dispensing channel. When the first sealing cap covers the connection between the storage channel and the dispensing channel, the block detergent is stored in the storage channel; When the first sealing cap removes its cover over the connection between the storage channel and the dispensing channel, and a space is formed between the first sealing cap and the storage channel suitable for accommodating a block of detergent, a block of detergent is transferred from the storage channel to the dispensing channel for dispensing.

3. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first sealing cover is also connected to a sealing cover control unit for adjusting its fit with the storage channel; One end of the first sealing cap is rotatably engaged with the inner cavity of the delivery channel; and The sealing cap control unit is used to drive the first sealing cap to rotate.

4. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first sealing cover includes at least a cover body for covering the communication opening between the storage channel and the delivery channel; and The cover plate body is provided with a sealing fit structure in the circumferential direction between the connection port of the storage channel and the delivery channel.

5. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sealing structure includes an annular sealing edge on the cover plate body, and an annular sealing ring or annular sealing groove provided circumferentially at the connection between the storage channel and the delivery channel, which is suitable for sealing and engaging with the annular sealing edge.

6. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover plate body is a V-shaped structure; When the first sealing cap covers the connection between the storage channel and the delivery channel, the V-shaped opening of the V-shaped structure faces the storage channel.

7. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover plate body comprises a first folding plate and a second folding plate that are bent and connected in a vertical shape; When the first sealing cap removes its cover over the connection between the storage channel and the dispensing channel, and a space suitable for accommodating a block of detergent is formed between the first sealing cap and the storage channel, the second folding plate faces the storage channel. as well as The second folding plate and the storage channel form an active space suitable for block detergent to rotate into or move into the dispensing channel from the storage channel.

8. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The side end face of the first folding plate facing the storage channel is a flat end face or a concave arc-shaped surface; and / or The side end of the second folding plate facing the storage channel is either a flat end or a concave arc-shaped surface.

9. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying unit includes a pair of rollers, a conveyor belt adapted to be driven by the pair of rollers to operate in a cyclic manner, and a power structure connected to at least one of the rollers to drive the conveyor belt to operate in a cyclic manner.

10. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the block detergent is a rectangular structure, and the first sealing cap removes the cover over the connection between the storage channel and the dispensing channel, and a suitable space for accommodating a block detergent is formed between the first sealing cap and the storage channel, the vertical distance between the axis of the wheel closest to the dispensing channel and the side end face of the second folding plate facing the storage channel is greater than the diagonal length of the block detergent entering the dispensing channel.

11. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The dispensing channel is provided with an inclined transition surface for receiving blocky detergent entering the dispensing channel from the storage channel; and The discharge port is also equipped with a second sealing cover that is suitable for opening; When the second sealing cap covers the discharge port, the angle formed between the second sealing cap and the inclined transition surface is an acute angle.

12. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second sealing cover is rotatably engaged with the delivery channel via a rotating shaft; and The panel of the delivery channel is provided with shaft holes for fitting the rotating shaft. The shaft hole is an open shaft hole, which is clearance-fitted with the rotating shaft.

13. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second sealing cap integrates a magnet; and The delivery channel is equipped with a sensor for sensing magnets.

14. The detergent dispensing system according to claim 12, characterized in that, The feeding port is equipped with a third sealing cap suitable for sealing the feeding port.

15. A washing device, characterized in that, include: The detergent dispensing system as described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

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