Washing condensate bead feeding device and washing equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a washing condensed bead putting device and washing equipment, the washing condensed bead putting device comprises a putting pipeline, a water inlet assembly and a puncture needle, the upper end of the putting pipeline is provided with a putting port, the lower end of the putting pipeline is communicated with a liquid outlet pipeline and a film outlet pipeline, and the lower end of the putting pipeline is provided with a control valve; the water inlet assembly supplies normal-temperature water or heated water to the throwing pipeline, the puncture needle is located in the throwing pipeline and located below the throwing opening, the puncture needle is located below a water inlet, communicated with the throwing pipeline, of the water inlet assembly, and a needle head of the puncture needle can be arranged upwards. According to the washing condensate bead feeding device, a water-soluble protective film of washing condensate beads can be thoroughly dissolved and removed, so that clothes in the feeding pipeline and the washing cylinder are prevented from being polluted by the residual protective film, the cleaning effect of washing is improved, washing liquid of the washing condensate beads can be rapidly flushed into the washing cylinder, and the washing effect is improved. The utilization rate and the cleaning efficiency of the washing liquid are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of washing equipment, in particular to a washing bead dispensing device and a washing equipment with the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a kind of household appliance for conveniently washing clothes, washing equipment is used by more and more people due to its convenient performance. The washing equipment usually comprises a shell, a washing drum arranged in the shell and a motor for driving the washing drum to rotate, a detergent dispensing box is arranged on the shell and is communicated with the washing drum through a dispensing pipeline, and when water flows in, the water flow will flush the detergent in the detergent dispensing box into the washing drum through the dispensing pipeline so as to wash the clothes placed in the washing drum.

[0003] In order to achieve cleaning effect and use convenience, a washing bead is now available, which is a spherical detergent wrapped with a water-soluble protective film to contain internal washing liquid, and has the advantages of small volume, high portability and strong cleaning power.

[0004] In use, the existing washing bead is mainly directly put into the washing drum where clothes are placed, or is put into the detergent dispensing box, and then the water-soluble film is dissolved by the water flow of the water inlet pipe, and the internal washing liquid is flushed into the washing drum where clothes are placed together with the water flow.

[0005] However, although the protective film for wrapping the washing liquid of the washing bead is a water-soluble film, the water-soluble protective film is difficult to completely dissolve once the water temperature is not high, especially in winter when the water temperature is low, the water-soluble protective film cannot be completely dissolved, and the residual protective film will adhere to the dispensing box and the dispensing pipeline, thereby breeding bacteria and affecting the cleaning effect of washing, and even the residual protective film will mix with the clothes in the washing drum, causing clothes pollution. SUMMARY

[0006] In order to achieve the first object of the present application, the present application provides a washing bead dispensing device which can completely dissolve and remove the water-soluble protective film of the washing bead to avoid the pollution of the residual protective film to the clothes in the dispensing pipeline and the washing drum, thereby improving the cleaning effect of washing, and can quickly flush the washing liquid of the washing bead into the washing drum, thereby improving the utilization rate and cleaning efficiency of the washing liquid.

[0007] In order to achieve the second object of the present application, the present application provides a washing equipment with the above washing bead dispensing device.

[0008] In order to achieve the first object of the present application, the present application provides a washing bead dispensing device, comprising a dispensing pipeline, a water inlet assembly and a piercing needle, the upper end of the dispensing pipeline is provided with a dispensing opening, the dispensing opening is only for one washing bead to pass through, the lower end of the dispensing pipeline is communicated with a liquid outlet pipeline and a film outlet pipeline, and the lower end of the dispensing pipeline is provided with a control valve, the control valve controls the dispensing pipeline to be communicated with the liquid outlet pipeline or the dispensing pipeline to be communicated with the film outlet pipeline, the water inlet assembly supplies normal temperature water or heated water to the dispensing pipeline, the piercing needle is located in the dispensing pipeline and below the dispensing opening, the piercing needle is located below a water inlet opening of the water inlet assembly connected with the dispensing pipeline, and the needle head of the piercing needle can be upwardly arranged.

[0009] As can be seen from the above scheme, during the dispensing of the washing beads in the washing bead dispensing device of the present application, the washing beads are put into the dispensing pipeline one by one from the dispensing opening at the upper end of the dispensing pipeline, and since the needle head of the piercing needle is upwardly arranged, the needle head of the upwardly arranged piercing needle can pierce the protective film of the washing bead put into the dispensing pipeline, the pierced protective film of the washing bead is hung on the piercing needle, and the washing liquid wrapped in the washing bead can flow out of the piercing opening of the protective film into the lower end of the dispensing pipeline, and at this time, the control valve controls the dispensing pipeline to be communicated with the liquid outlet pipeline, so that the dispensing pipeline is in a state of not being communicated with the film outlet pipeline, and thus the washing liquid in the lower end of the dispensing pipeline flows into the liquid outlet pipeline.

[0010] When the number of washing beads required in the corresponding washing mode is dispensed into the dispensing pipeline one by one, the water inlet assembly is controlled to supply normal temperature water to the dispensing pipeline, the normal temperature water flushes the washing liquid remaining on the upwardly hung protective film of the piercing needle, and flushes the washing liquid in the dispensing pipeline and the liquid outlet pipeline, so as to completely flush the washing liquid on the upwardly hung protective film of the piercing needle, in the dispensing pipeline and the liquid outlet pipeline, and flush them into the washing drum of the washing equipment, so as to quickly flush the washing liquid into the washing drum, improve the utilization rate and cleaning efficiency of the washing liquid, at the same time, the normal temperature water has a certain water-soluble effect on the water-soluble protective film hung upwardly on the piercing needle, and the water-soluble protective film enters the washing drum with the normal temperature water and does not pollute the clothes in the washing drum, and the residual protective film which has not been water-soluble is still hung on the piercing needle.

[0011] After the water inlet assembly supplies normal temperature water to the dispensing pipeline for a predetermined time, the control valve controls the dispensing pipeline to be communicated with the film outlet pipeline, at this time, the dispensing pipeline is in a state of not being communicated with the film outlet pipeline, the water inlet assembly is controlled to supply heated water to the dispensing pipeline, and the heated water flushes the residual protective film on the piercing needle to make it quickly and completely dissolved, and the completely dissolved protective film is discharged from the washing equipment through the film outlet pipeline, so as to avoid the pollution of the water-soluble protective film to the clothes in the dispensing pipeline and the washing drum.

[0012] Therefore, the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention can completely dissolve and remove the water-soluble protective film of the detergent pods, so as to avoid the clothes in the dispensing pipe and the washing drum being contaminated by the residual protective film, thereby improving the cleaning effect of washing, and can quickly flush the washing liquid of the detergent pods into the washing drum, thereby improving the utilization rate of washing liquid and cleaning efficiency.

[0013] A further option is that the detergent pod dispensing device also includes a rotation control mechanism, which controls the rotation of the piercing needle so that the needle tip faces upward or downward.

[0014] A further approach is to install a first sensor on the wall of the dispensing pipe. The first sensor is located between the inlet and the puncture needle and is used to detect the number of detergent beads entering the dispensing pipe.

[0015] A further option is that the number of first sensors is at least two, and multiple first sensors are arranged circumferentially in the delivery pipe; and / or, the first sensors are infrared sensors.

[0016] A further proposed solution is to arrange the inlet, water inlet assembly, first sensor, and piercing needle sequentially towards the lower end of the delivery pipe.

[0017] A further embodiment is that the puncture needle includes a drive rod segment and a puncture rod segment connected together. A rotation control mechanism controls the rotation of the drive rod segment. The puncture rod segment is set perpendicular to the drive rod segment, and the needle tip is located at the end of the puncture rod segment away from the drive rod segment.

[0018] A further embodiment is that the water inlet assembly includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe. The first inlet of the first water inlet pipe is connected to the dispensing pipe, and the inlet end of the first water inlet pipe can be connected to room temperature water. The second inlet of the second water inlet pipe is connected to the dispensing pipe, and the inlet end of the second water inlet pipe can be connected to heated water. The water inlet includes a first inlet and a second inlet.

[0019] A further option is to heat the water to a temperature between 50°C and 60°C.

[0020] A further embodiment includes a detergent pod dispensing device comprising a storage box, a dispensing turntable, a rotation control mechanism, a dispensing movable plate, a dispensing control mechanism, and a second sensor. The storage box has a storage cavity for holding multiple detergent pods. The lower end of the storage box has a dispensing outlet communicating with the storage cavity. The dispensing turntable is located at the lower end of the storage box and has a dispensing slot extending through it. The rotation control mechanism controls the rotation of the dispensing turntable so that the dispensing slot aligns with the dispensing outlet or corresponds to the inlet. The dispensing slot can receive one detergent pod from the dispensing outlet. The dispensing movable plate is located between the upper end of the dispensing pipe and the lower end of the dispensing turntable. The dispensing control mechanism controls the movement of the dispensing movable plate to close or open the inlet. The second sensor is located on the dispensing movable plate and is used to detect whether there are detergent pods in the dispensing slot corresponding to the inlet.

[0021] A further option is to use an infrared sensor or a weight sensor as the second sensor.

[0022] A further option is to have at least two dispensing slots, with multiple dispensing slots arranged in the rotation direction of the dispensing turntable.

[0023] A further embodiment is that a first bushing is recessed at the lower end of the dispensing turntable, and a first support shaft is protruding at the upper end of the dispensing pipe, with the first bushing rotatably fitted onto the first support shaft; and / or, a second support shaft is protruding at the upper end of the dispensing turntable, and a second bushing is recessed at the lower end of the storage box, with the second support shaft rotatably inserted into the second bushing.

[0024] A further embodiment is that the rotation control mechanism includes a first motor, a drive gear, and a driven gear. The driven gear is disposed on the outer periphery of the delivery turntable, and the first shaft hole of the drive gear is sleeved on the first drive shaft of the first motor and meshes with the driven gear.

[0025] A further embodiment is that the peripheral wall of the first shaft hole is provided with a first limiting groove, and the peripheral wall of the first drive shaft is provided with a first limiting strip protruding from it, with the first limiting strip located in the first limiting groove; or, the peripheral wall of the first shaft hole is provided with a second limiting strip protruding from it, and the peripheral wall of the first drive shaft is provided with a second limiting groove, with the second limiting strip located in the second limiting groove; and / or, the axis of the driving gear is perpendicular to the axis of the driven gear.

[0026] A further embodiment is that the upper end of the delivery pipe is provided with a first guide groove, which extends in the moving direction of the delivery plate, and the lower end of the delivery plate is provided with a first positioning strip, which is slidably located in the first guide groove; or, the upper end of the delivery pipe is provided with a second positioning strip, which extends in the moving direction of the delivery plate, and the delivery plate is provided with a second guide groove, which is slidably fitted onto the second positioning strip.

[0027] A further embodiment is that the delivery control mechanism includes a second motor, a drive gear, and a driven rack. The driven rack is disposed on the delivery moving plate and extends in the direction of movement of the delivery moving plate. The second shaft hole of the drive gear is sleeved on the second drive shaft of the second motor and meshes with the driven rack.

[0028] A further option is that the peripheral wall of the second shaft hole is provided with a third limiting groove, and the peripheral wall of the second drive shaft is provided with a third limiting strip protruding from it, with the third limiting strip located in the third limiting groove; or, the peripheral wall of the second shaft hole is provided with a fourth limiting strip protruding from it, and the peripheral wall of the second drive shaft is provided with a fourth limiting groove, with the fourth limiting strip located in the fourth limiting groove.

[0029] To achieve the second objective of this invention, this invention provides a washing device, including a washing drum and a washing pod dispensing device, wherein the washing pod dispensing device is the washing pod dispensing device described above; the outlet of the liquid outlet pipe of the washing pod dispensing device is connected to the washing drum, and the outlet of the film outlet pipe of the washing pod dispensing device extends outside the washing device. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a first partial structure of an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a first partial structure of an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a first partial structure of an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the dispensing turntable in an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the first motor and the drive gear in an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the second motor and drive gear in an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 10This is a structural diagram of the upper end of the dispensing pipe in an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of a second partial structure of an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram showing the cooperation between the piercing needle and the rotation control mechanism in an embodiment of the detergent pod dispensing device of the present invention.

[0042] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0045] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0046] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0047] See Figures 1 to 12 This embodiment discloses a detergent pod dispensing device 10 applicable to washing equipment, including a dispensing pipe 15 and a water inlet assembly. The upper end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15 is provided with an inlet 152, which allows only one detergent pod to pass through.

[0048] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower end of the dispensing pipe 15 is connected to the liquid outlet pipe 191 and the membrane outlet pipe 192, and a control valve 110 is provided at the lower end of the dispensing pipe 15. The control valve 110 controls the connection between the dispensing pipe 15 and the liquid outlet pipe 191 or the dispensing pipe 15 and the membrane outlet pipe 192. The water inlet assembly supplies room temperature water or heated water to the dispensing pipe 15. In this embodiment, the liquid outlet of the liquid outlet pipe 191 is connected to the washing drum of the washing equipment, and the outlet of the membrane outlet pipe 192 extends outside the washing equipment. In this embodiment, the control valve 110 is a three-way valve. Optionally, the control valve 110 may include two check valves, one check valve is located in the liquid outlet pipe 191, and the other check valve is located in the membrane outlet pipe 192.

[0049] Furthermore, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 in this embodiment also includes a piercing needle. The piercing needle 16 is located inside the dispensing pipe 15 and below the inlet 152. The piercing needle 16 is located below the inlet of the water inlet assembly connected to the dispensing pipe 15, and the needle tip 1611 of the piercing needle 16 can be set upward.

[0050] During the operation of the detergent pod dispensing device 10 in this embodiment, detergent pods are placed one by one into the dispensing pipe 15 through the inlet 152 at the upper end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15. Since the needle 1611 of the piercing needle 16 is set upward, the needle 1611 of the upward-facing piercing needle 16 can pierce the protective film of the detergent pod placed into the dispensing pipe 15. After being pierced, the protective film of the detergent pod hangs on the piercing needle 16, and the detergent liquid inside the detergent pod can flow out from the pierced opening of the protective film into the lower end of the dispensing pipe 15. At this time, the control valve 110 controls the dispensing pipe 15 to be connected to the liquid outlet pipe 191. Therefore, the dispensing pipe 15 and the liquid outlet pipe 192 are not connected at this time, so the detergent liquid in the lower end of the dispensing pipe 15 flows into the liquid outlet pipe 191.

[0051] Once the required number of detergent pods for the corresponding washing mode have been added into the dispensing pipe 15, the water inlet assembly supplies room temperature water to the dispensing pipe 15. Since the piercing needle 16 is located below the water inlet where the water inlet assembly connects to the dispensing pipe 15, the room temperature water can rinse away the residual detergent on the protective film hanging upwards on the piercing needle 16, and also rinse away the detergent in the dispensing pipe 15 and the outlet pipe 191. This thoroughly cleans the detergent on the protective film hanging upwards on the piercing needle 16, in the dispensing pipe 15, and in the outlet pipe 191, and flushes it into the washing drum of the washing equipment. This quickly flushes the detergent into the washing drum, improving the utilization rate and cleaning efficiency of the detergent. At the same time, the room temperature water has a certain water-soluble effect on the water-soluble protective film hanging upwards on the piercing needle 16. The water-soluble protective film enters the washing drum with the room temperature water and will not contaminate the clothes in the washing drum, while the residual protective film that has not yet dissolved remains hanging on the piercing needle 16.

[0052] After the water inlet assembly supplies room temperature water to the delivery pipe 15 for a preset time, the control valve 110 controls the delivery pipe 15 to connect with the membrane outlet pipe 192. At this time, the delivery pipe 15 and the membrane outlet pipe 192 are not connected, so the water inlet assembly controls the delivery pipe 15 to supply heated water. Since the puncture needle 16 is located below the water inlet where the water inlet assembly connects with the delivery pipe 15, the heated water can wash away the residual protective film on the puncture needle 16 and make it quickly and completely dissolve. After being completely dissolved, it is discharged from the washing equipment through the membrane outlet pipe 192 to avoid the delivery pipe 15 and the clothes in the washing drum being contaminated by the water-soluble protective film.

[0053] Therefore, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 in this embodiment can completely dissolve and remove the water-soluble protective film of the detergent pods, so as to avoid contamination of the clothes in the dispensing pipe 15 and the washing drum by the residual protective film, thereby improving the cleaning effect of washing, and can quickly flush the washing liquid of the detergent pods into the washing drum, thereby improving the utilization rate of washing liquid and cleaning efficiency.

[0054] In order to quickly flush away the residual protective film on the piercing needle 16 so as to quickly and thoroughly dissolve and remove the residual protective film, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 in this embodiment also includes a rotation control mechanism. The rotation control mechanism controls the piercing needle 16 to rotate so that the needle tip 1611 is facing up or down. When piercing the protective film of the detergent pod and when the water inlet component supplies room temperature water to the dispensing pipe 15, the rotation control mechanism controls the piercing needle 16 to rotate so that the needle tip 1611 of the piercing needle 16 is set upward. When the water inlet component supplies heated water to the dispensing pipe 15, the rotation control mechanism controls the piercing needle 16 to rotate so that the needle tip 1611 of the piercing needle 16 is set downward, so that the heated water flushing from top to bottom can quickly flush away the residual protective film hanging on the piercing needle 16 so that the heated water can quickly and thoroughly dissolve and remove the residual protective film.

[0055] To ensure that the protective film of the punctured detergent pod can be stably suspended on the puncture needle 16 with the needle tip 1611 facing upward, the puncture needle 16 in this embodiment includes a drive rod segment 162 and a puncture rod segment 161 connected to each other. The rotation control mechanism controls the drive rod segment 162 to rotate. The puncture rod segment 161 is set perpendicular to the drive rod segment 162. The needle tip 1611 is located at the end of the puncture rod segment 161 away from the drive rod segment 162, so that the puncture rod segment 161 and the drive rod segment 162 form an L-shape. When the protective film of the punctured detergent pod is suspended on the puncture rod segment 161 where the needle tip 1611 is located, the drive rod segment 162 can provide suspension support for the punctured protective film to prevent the punctured protective film from being punctured and falling into the lower end of the delivery pipe 15. Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotation control mechanism is a rotation motor 160, which is located outside the delivery pipe 15. The drive end of the drive rod segment 162, which is away from the piercing rod segment 161, extends out of the delivery pipe 15 and connects with the drive shaft of the rotation motor 160, thereby avoiding the obstruction of the flow within the delivery pipe 15 caused by the rotation control mechanism being located inside the delivery pipe 15.

[0056] Specifically, the water inlet assembly in this embodiment includes a first water inlet pipe 181 and a second water inlet pipe 182. The first inlet 1811 of the first water inlet pipe 181 is connected to the dispensing pipe 15. The inlet end of the first water inlet pipe 181 can be connected to room temperature water. The second inlet 1821 of the second water inlet pipe 182 is connected to the dispensing pipe 15. The inlet end of the second water inlet pipe 182 can be connected to heated water. The water inlet of the water inlet assembly in this embodiment includes a first inlet 1811 and a second inlet 1821. The first water inlet pipe 181 can be connected to a water tap. A switch valve is installed inside the first water inlet pipe 181 or in the connecting pipe to the water tap to control the opening or closing of the first water inlet pipe 181 to supply room temperature water. The second water inlet pipe 182 can be connected to a water heating device. A switch valve is installed inside the second water inlet pipe 182 or in the water heating device to control the opening or closing of the second water inlet pipe 182 to supply heated water. Alternatively, an electric heater can be installed inside the second water inlet pipe 182 to heat the water to a heated temperature. Preferably, the temperature of the heated water is between 50°C and 60°C. Furthermore, the optimal water temperature range is sufficient to completely dissolve and remove the water-soluble protective film of detergent dander. Optionally, the water inlet assembly is a water supply channel containing an electric heater. When room temperature water is supplied, the electric heater is turned off; when heated water is supplied, the electric heater is turned on.

[0057] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the wall of the dispensing pipe 15 is provided with a first sensor 17. The first sensor 17 is located between the inlet 152 and the piercing needle 16 and is used to detect the number of detergent beads entering the dispensing pipe 15, thereby accurately dispensing an appropriate amount of detergent beads to the amount of clothes in the washing drum.

[0058] To improve detection accuracy, this embodiment uses at least two first sensors 17, arranged circumferentially in the dispensing pipe 15. Counting only occurs when all first sensors 17 detect the detergent dander, thus avoiding errors that could lead to inaccurate results. Preferably, in this embodiment, the first sensor 17 is an infrared sensor, enabling non-contact detection of the number of detergent danders entering the dispensing pipe 15 without obstructing flow within it.

[0059] Preferably, in this embodiment, the inlet 152, the water inlet assembly, the first sensor 17, and the piercing needle 16 are arranged sequentially toward the lower end of the delivery pipe 15, so that when the water inlet assembly supplies room temperature water or heated water to the delivery pipe 15, the supplied room temperature water or heated water can rinse the detection surface of the first sensor 17, so as to avoid contamination of the detection surface of the first sensor 17 and affect the detection accuracy.

[0060] Combination Figures 4 to 10 In this embodiment, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 also includes a storage box 11, a dispensing turntable 12, a rotation control mechanism, a dispensing movable plate 13, a dispensing control mechanism, and a second sensor 14. The storage cavity 112 of the storage box 11 is used to hold multiple detergent pods. The lower end of the storage box 11 has a dispensing outlet 111 communicating with the storage cavity 112. The dispensing turntable 12 is located at the lower end of the storage box 11 and has a dispensing slot 121 extending through it. The rotation control mechanism controls the dispensing turntable 12 to rotate, so that the dispensing slot 121 is connected to the dispensing outlet 111 or corresponds to the inlet 152. The dispensing slot 121 can receive a detergent pod from the dispensing outlet 111. The dispensing movable plate 13 is located between the upper end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15 and the lower end of the dispensing turntable 12. The dispensing control mechanism controls the dispensing movable plate 13 to move to close or open the inlet 152. The second sensor 14 is located on the dispensing movable plate 13 and is used to detect whether there are detergent pods in the dispensing slot 121 corresponding to the inlet 152.

[0061] Therefore, in this embodiment, the storage chamber 112 of the storage box 11 of the detergent pod dispensing device 10 can hold multiple detergent pods, eliminating the need for users to manually dispense detergent pods each time they wash clothes, thus improving the user experience. When detergent pods need to be dispensed into the dispensing pipe 15, the rotation control mechanism controls the dispensing turntable 12 to rotate, so that the dispensing slot 121 aligns with the dispensing outlet 111 of the storage box 11. The dispensing slot 121 can then receive a detergent pod from the dispensing outlet 111. Subsequently, the rotation control mechanism controls the dispensing turntable 12 to rotate, so that the dispensing slot 121 rotates a detergent pod to correspond with the inlet 152 of the dispensing pipe 15. At this time, the inlet 152 of the dispensing pipe 15 is closed by the dispensing plate 13. In this state, when the second sensor 14 on the dispensing plate 13 detects the presence of detergent granules in the dispensing slot 121 corresponding to the inlet 152, the dispensing control mechanism controls the dispensing plate 13 to move, opening the inlet 152 of the dispensing pipe 15. This allows one detergent granule from the dispensing slot 121 corresponding to the inlet 152 to be dispensed into the dispensing pipe 15 from the inlet 152 at the top end 151. This intelligently dispenses detergent granules one by one from the inlet 152 at the top end 151 into the dispensing pipe 15. Furthermore, the second sensor 14 accurately counts the amount of detergent granules dispensed from the inlet 152 at the top end 151 into the dispensing pipe 15. Preferably, in this embodiment, the second sensor 14 is an infrared sensor or a weight sensor.

[0062] In order to improve the efficiency of detergent pod dispensing, this embodiment has at least two dispensing slots 121, and the multiple dispensing slots 121 are arranged in the rotation direction of the dispensing turntable 12.

[0063] Specifically, in this embodiment, a first bushing 126 is recessed at the lower end of the dispensing turntable 12, and a first support shaft 153 is protruding from the upper end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15. The first bushing 126 is rotatably fitted onto the first support shaft 153, so that the dispensing turntable 12 is stably and reliably rotatably supported on the upper end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a second support shaft 122 is protruding from the upper end of the dispensing turntable 12, and a second bushing 113 is recessed at the lower end of the storage box 11. The second support shaft 122 is rotatably inserted into the second bushing 113, so that the dispensing turntable 12 is stably and reliably rotatably supported on the lower end of the storage box 11.

[0064] In this embodiment, the rotation control mechanism includes a first motor 125, a driving gear 124, and a driven gear 123. The driven gear 123 is disposed on the outer periphery of the dispensing turntable 12. The first shaft hole 1241 of the driving gear 124 is sleeved on the first drive shaft 1251 of the first motor 125 and meshes with the driven gear 123. Thus, the first drive shaft 1251 of the first motor 125 drives the driving gear 124 to rotate, thereby synchronously driving the driven gear 123 meshing with the driving gear 124 to rotate the dispensing turntable 12, making the rotation of the dispensing turntable 12 stable and reliable. Specifically, in this embodiment, the axis of the driving gear 124 is perpendicular to the axis of the driven gear 123, and the transmission ratio between the driving gear 124 and the driven gear 123 is 2:3.

[0065] To improve the synchronization of rotation control, in this embodiment, a first limiting groove 1242 is provided on the peripheral wall of the first shaft hole 1241, and a first limiting strip 1252 is provided on the peripheral wall of the first drive shaft 1251, with the first limiting strip 1252 located within the first limiting groove 1242; or, a second limiting strip is provided on the peripheral wall of the first shaft hole 1241, and a second limiting groove is provided on the peripheral wall of the first drive shaft 1251, with the second limiting strip located within the second limiting groove, thereby preventing the drive gear 124 from circumferentially sliding relative to the first drive shaft 1251, so that the drive gear 124 can rotate synchronously with the first drive shaft 1251 of the first motor 125 in real time.

[0066] Furthermore, the dispensing control mechanism in this embodiment includes a second motor 133, a drive gear 132, and a driven rack 131. The driven rack 131 is disposed on the dispensing moving plate 13 and extends in the moving direction of the dispensing moving plate 13. The second shaft hole 1321 of the drive gear 132 is sleeved on the second drive shaft 1331 of the second motor 133 and meshes with the driven rack 131. Thus, the second drive shaft 1331 of the second motor 133 drives the drive gear 132 to rotate, so as to synchronously drive the driven rack 131 meshing with the drive gear 132 to move the dispensing moving plate 13, making the movement of the dispensing moving plate 13 stable and reliable.

[0067] To improve the synchronization of rotation control, in this embodiment, a third limiting groove 1322 is provided on the peripheral wall of the second shaft hole 1321, and a third limiting strip 1332 is provided on the peripheral wall of the second drive shaft 1331, with the third limiting strip 1332 located within the third limiting groove 1322; or, a fourth limiting strip is provided on the peripheral wall of the second shaft hole 1321, and a fourth limiting groove is provided on the peripheral wall of the second drive shaft 1331, with the fourth limiting strip located within the fourth limiting groove, thereby preventing the drive gear 132 from circumferentially sliding relative to the second drive shaft 1331, so that the drive gear 132 can rotate synchronously with the second drive shaft 1331 of the second motor 133 in real time.

[0068] To further improve the stability and reliability of the movement of the dispensing plate 13, in this embodiment, the upper end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15 is provided with a first guide groove 154, which extends in the moving direction of the dispensing plate 13. The lower end of the dispensing plate 13 is provided with a first positioning strip 134, which is slidably located in the first guide groove 154. Alternatively, the upper end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15 is provided with a second positioning strip, which extends in the moving direction of the dispensing plate 13. The dispensing plate 13 is provided with a second guide groove, which is slidably fitted onto the second positioning strip.

[0069] In the washing machine equipped with the detergent pod dispensing device 10 of this embodiment, during the washing process, the user selects a specific washing mode. As the washing drum rotates, the weight of the clothes inside is determined, thus specifying the corresponding number of detergent pods to be dispensed. Then, the rotation control mechanism of the detergent pod dispensing device 10 controls the dispensing turntable 12 to rotate, causing the dispensing slot 121 to align with the dispensing outlet 111 of the storage box 11. The dispensing slot 121 then receives one detergent pod from the dispensing outlet 111. Subsequently, the rotation control mechanism controls... The dispensing turntable 12 rotates, causing the dispensing slot 121 to rotate and align with the inlet 152 of the dispensing pipe 15. At this time, the inlet 152 of the dispensing pipe 15 is in the closed state by the dispensing plate 13. When the second sensor 14 on the dispensing plate 13 detects that there is a detergent dander in the dispensing slot 121 corresponding to the inlet 152, once the second sensor 14 detects that there is no detergent dander in the dispensing slot 121 corresponding to the inlet 152, it means that the detergent dander in the storage chamber 112 of the storage box 11 has been used up. The system then prompts the user to add detergent pods. When the second sensor 14 on the dispensing plate 13 detects detergent pods in the dispensing slot 121 corresponding to the inlet 152, the dispensing control mechanism moves the dispensing plate 13 to open the inlet 152 of the dispensing pipe 15. This allows a detergent pod in the dispensing slot 121 corresponding to the inlet 152 to be dispensed from the inlet 152 at the top end 151 of the dispensing pipe 15 into the pipe 15. At this time, the rotation control mechanism rotates the piercing needle 16 so that the needle tip 16... With the needle 1611 facing upwards, the needle tip 1611 of the upward-facing piercing needle 16 can pierce the protective film of the detergent pod placed in the delivery pipe 15. After being pierced, the protective film of the detergent pod hangs on the piercing needle 16, and the detergent liquid inside the detergent pod can flow out from the pierced opening of the protective film into the lower end of the delivery pipe 15. At this time, the control valve 110 controls the delivery pipe 15 to be connected to the liquid outlet pipe 191. Thus, the delivery pipe 15 and the liquid outlet pipe 192 are not connected, so the detergent liquid in the lower end of the delivery pipe 15 flows into the liquid outlet pipe 191.

[0070] In this embodiment, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 reciprocates between the dispensing turntable 12 and the dispensing moving plate 13 to dispense the required number of detergent pods for the corresponding washing mode into the dispensing pipe 15. Then, the water inlet component is controlled to supply room temperature water to the dispensing pipe 15. The room temperature water washes away the residual detergent on the protective film hanging upwards on the piercing needle 16, and also washes away the detergent in the dispensing pipe 15 and the outlet pipe 191. This thoroughly cleans the detergent on the protective film hanging upwards on the piercing needle 16, in the dispensing pipe 15, and in the outlet pipe 191, and flushes it into the washing drum of the washing equipment. This quickly flushes the detergent pods into the washing drum, improving the utilization rate and cleaning efficiency of the detergent. At the same time, the room temperature water has a certain water-soluble effect on the water-soluble protective film hanging upwards on the piercing needle 16. The water-soluble protective film enters the washing drum with the room temperature water and will not contaminate the clothes in the washing drum, while the residual protective film that has not yet dissolved remains hanging on the piercing needle 16. After the water inlet assembly supplies room temperature water to the delivery pipe 15 for a preset time, the control valve 110 controls the delivery pipe 15 to connect with the film outlet pipe 192. At this time, the delivery pipe 15 and the film outlet pipe 192 are not connected. The rotation control mechanism controls the piercing needle 16 to rotate so that the needle tip 1611 of the piercing needle 16 points downward. The water inlet assembly is then controlled to supply heated water to the delivery pipe 15. The heated water washes away the residual protective film on the piercing needle 16, causing it to dissolve quickly and completely. After complete dissolution, the film is discharged from the washing equipment through the film outlet pipe 192 to avoid contamination of the delivery pipe 15 and the clothes in the washing drum by the water-soluble protective film.

[0071] After the detergent pod dispensing device 10 in this embodiment finishes dispensing detergent pods, the washing drum of the washing equipment executes the preset washing mode.

[0072] In summary, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 of this embodiment can solve the problem of insufficient intelligence in detergent pod dispensing, enabling the dispensing quantity of detergent pods to be controlled according to the weight of the clothes in the washing drum, so that the clothes use the appropriate amount of detergent pods, thereby avoiding waste. Furthermore, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 of this embodiment can solve the problem of residual protective film of detergent pods causing pollution to the dispensing pipe 15 and the clothes in the washing drum. Moreover, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 of this embodiment can solve the problem of the inconvenience of users having to dispense detergent pods every time.

[0073] Therefore, the detergent pod dispensing device 10 in this embodiment can completely dissolve and remove the water-soluble protective film of the detergent pods, so as to avoid contamination of the clothes in the dispensing pipe 15 and the washing drum by the residual protective film, thereby improving the cleaning effect of washing. It can also quickly flush the washing liquid of the detergent pods into the washing drum, thereby improving the utilization rate and cleaning efficiency of the washing liquid. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for users to manually dispense detergent pods every time they wash clothes, thus improving the user experience.

[0074] The above embodiments are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles of the present invention in accordance with the claims of the present invention should be included in the scope of the present invention patent application.

Claims

1. A detergent pod dispensing device, comprising a dispensing pipe and a water inlet assembly, wherein the upper end of the dispensing pipe is provided with an inlet, characterized in that: The inlet is for only one detergent pod to pass through. The lower end of the dispensing pipe is connected to the liquid outlet pipe and the membrane outlet pipe. A control valve is provided at the lower end of the dispensing pipe. The control valve controls the connection between the dispensing pipe and the liquid outlet pipe or between the dispensing pipe and the membrane outlet pipe. The water inlet assembly supplies room temperature water or heated water to the dispensing pipe. The detergent pod dispensing device also includes a piercing needle, which is located inside the dispensing pipe and below the inlet. The piercing needle is located below the water inlet where the water inlet assembly connects to the dispensing pipe, and the tip of the piercing needle can be set upwards.

2. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detergent pod dispensing device also includes a rotation control mechanism, which controls the rotation of the piercing needle so that the needle tip faces upward or downward.

3. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wall of the dispensing pipe is equipped with a first sensor, which is located between the inlet and the puncture needle and is used to detect the number of detergent beads entering the dispensing pipe.

4. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the first sensors is at least two, and multiple first sensors are arranged in the circumferential direction of the delivery pipe; And / or, the first sensor is an infrared sensor.

5. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inlet, the water inlet assembly, the first sensor, and the piercing needle are arranged sequentially toward the lower end of the delivery pipe.

6. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The puncture needle includes a drive rod segment and a puncture rod segment connected to each other. The rotation control mechanism controls the rotation of the drive rod segment. The puncture rod segment is arranged perpendicularly to the drive rod segment. The needle tip is located at the end of the puncture rod segment away from the drive rod segment.

7. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe. The first inlet of the first water inlet pipe is connected to the dispensing pipe, and the inlet end of the first water inlet pipe can be connected to the room temperature water. The second inlet of the second water inlet pipe is connected to the dispensing pipe, and the inlet end of the second water inlet pipe can be connected to the heated water. The water inlet includes the first inlet and the second inlet.

8. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature of the heated water is between 50°C and 60°C.

9. The detergent pod dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The detergent pod dispensing device further includes a storage box, a dispensing turntable, a rotation control mechanism, a dispensing movable plate, and a second sensor. The storage box has a storage cavity for holding multiple detergent pods. The lower end of the storage box has a dispensing outlet communicating with the storage cavity. The dispensing turntable is located at the lower end of the storage box and has a dispensing slot extending through it. The rotation control mechanism controls the dispensing turntable to rotate, so that the dispensing slot is connected to the dispensing outlet or corresponds to the inlet. The dispensing slot can receive one detergent pod from the dispensing outlet. The dispensing plate is located between the upper end of the dispensing pipe and the lower end of the dispensing turntable. The dispensing control mechanism controls the dispensing plate to move to close or open the inlet. The second sensor is installed on the dispensing plate and is used to detect whether the washing beads are present in the dispensing compartment corresponding to the inlet.

10. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second sensor is an infrared sensor or a weight sensor.

11. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of the dispensing slots is at least two, and the multiple dispensing slots are arranged in the rotation direction of the dispensing turntable.

12. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lower end of the dispensing turntable is recessed and a first bushing is provided, while the upper end of the dispensing pipe is protruding and a first support shaft is provided. The first bushing is rotatably sleeved on the first support shaft. And / or, the upper end of the delivery turntable is provided with a second support shaft protruding outwards, and the lower end of the storage box is provided with a second bushing recessed inwards, and the second support shaft is rotatably inserted into the second bushing.

13. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The rotation control mechanism includes a first motor, a drive gear, and a driven gear. The driven gear is disposed on the outer periphery of the delivery turntable. The first shaft hole of the drive gear is sleeved on the first drive shaft of the first motor and meshes with the driven gear.

14. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first shaft hole has a first limiting groove on its peripheral wall, and the first drive shaft has a first limiting strip protruding from its peripheral wall, with the first limiting strip located within the first limiting groove; or, the first shaft hole has a second limiting strip protruding from its peripheral wall, and the first drive shaft has a second limiting groove on its peripheral wall, with the second limiting strip located within the second limiting groove. And / or, the axis of the driving gear is perpendicular to the axis of the driven gear.

15. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper end of the delivery pipe is provided with a first guide groove, which extends in the moving direction of the delivery moving plate. The lower end of the delivery moving plate is provided with a first positioning strip, which is slidably located in the first guide groove. Alternatively, the upper end of the delivery pipe is provided with a second positioning strip, which extends in the moving direction of the delivery moving plate. The delivery moving plate is provided with a second guide groove, which is slidably fitted onto the second positioning strip.

16. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The delivery control mechanism includes a second motor, a drive gear, and a driven rack. The driven rack is disposed on the delivery moving plate and extends in the moving direction of the delivery moving plate. The second shaft hole of the drive gear is sleeved on the second drive shaft of the second motor and meshes with the driven rack.

17. The detergent pod dispensing device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The second shaft hole has a third limiting groove on its peripheral wall, and the second drive shaft has a third limiting strip protruding from its peripheral wall, the third limiting strip being located in the third limiting groove; Alternatively, a fourth limiting strip is provided protruding from the peripheral wall of the second shaft hole, and a fourth limiting groove is provided on the peripheral wall of the second drive shaft, with the fourth limiting strip located within the fourth limiting groove.

18. A washing device, comprising a washing drum and a detergent pod dispensing device, characterized in that: The detergent pod dispensing device is the detergent pod dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 17 above; The outlet of the liquid outlet pipe of the detergent pod dispensing device is connected to the washing drum, and the outlet of the film outlet pipe of the detergent pod dispensing device extends outside the washing equipment.

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