Dispensing device for a washing machine

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispensing device having a dispensing opening (1), a discharge opening (2), a water inlet opening (6) and a sloping surface (5). The dispensing device can be moved back and forth between a filling position, in which the dispensing device can be filled with liquid and / or powder washing agent via the dispensing opening (1), and a flushing position, in which the liquid and / or powder washing agent introduced can be flushed out of the dispensing device. In the filling position, the sloping surface (5) is designed in such a way that the liquid washing agent introduced can flow along the sloping surface, whereas the powder washing agent introduced remains on the sloping surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a dispensing device and a washing machine. Specifically, the invention relates to a laundry dispensing device designed to store laundry products after a user has filled them in, until the products are flushed into the washing machine through the water inlet during a washing cycle to clean clothes, and to a washing machine incorporating this dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] It is known that detergent dispensing devices for washing machines are typically optimized for either liquid or powdered detergents. This is because these substances have different properties.

[0003] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a dispensing device designed according to existing technology. The device is specifically designed for receiving and dispensing powdered detergent products and includes a powdered detergent compartment 4 with an inlet 1, an inclined surface 5, and a discharge outlet 2. The inlet 1 is used to fill the powdered detergent compartment 4 and also serves as a water inlet 6. When a user adds powdered detergent (not shown) to the powdered detergent compartment 4 through the inlet 1, the detergent remains inside until water is introduced through the water inlet 6 and flushed out through the discharge outlet 2, as indicated by the arrow. Liquid detergent cannot be stored in this powdered detergent compartment 4 because it flows out immediately upon addition. Therefore, when using this dispensing device, liquid detergent cannot be added at the optimal time during the wash cycle. This is particularly problematic when using pre-wash programs. Furthermore, there are known add-ons optimized for flushing out liquid detergent, which users can integrate into the powdered detergent compartment as needed. However, this is inconvenient for users and adds additional costs.

[0004] Figure 2 The diagram below illustrates another dispensing device designed according to existing technology. This device, designed to receive liquid detergents, features a liquid detergent compartment 3 with an inlet 1, a siphon 7, and an outlet 2. The inlet 1 fills the liquid detergent compartment 3 and also serves as a water inlet 6. When a user dispenses liquid detergent (not shown) into the compartment 3 through the inlet 1, the detergent remains until water is introduced through the inlet 6 and flushed out through the outlet 2 via the siphon 7, as indicated by the arrow. While powdered detergents can be stored in this device, they cannot be completely rinsed out. Powdered residue and water remain in the dispensing device and the siphon 7. The siphon 7, intended to empty the liquid detergent compartment 3 after water intake, is instead clogged with powdered detergent. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to provide a dispensing device and a washing machine that enable users to dispense detergent in the most convenient way possible, while allowing the washing process to be initiated at a predetermined time point regardless of the physical state of the detergent.

[0006] The present invention solves the problem through a dispensing device having the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments and further improvements of the invention can be derived from the appended claims.

[0007] The advantage of this invention is that users do not need to consider where to add liquid and / or powdered detergents, nor do they need to worry about using additional attachments. Both liquid and powdered detergents can be introduced into the washing process at predetermined times. Users can easily add detergents to the dispensing device according to the dosage, achieving ideal washing results regardless of whether the detergent is liquid or powdered, as it is introduced into the washing process at the planned time. Because there is only one dispensing port in the main wash program and no additional components that would otherwise be necessary, the user's complicated options for adding detergents are minimized.

[0008] This invention relates to a dispensing device comprising an inlet, an outlet, a water inlet, and an inclined surface, and is capable of reciprocating between a filling position and a rinsing position. In the filling position, the dispensing device can be filled with liquid and / or powdered detergent through the inlet (1), and in the rinsing position, the dispensed liquid and / or powdered detergent can be flushed out of the dispensing device. The inclined surface is arranged such that the dispensed liquid detergent in the filling position flows away along the inclined surface, while the dispensed powdered detergent remains thereon.

[0009] The inlet is designed to allow users to fill the dispensing device with liquid and / or powdered detergents. The water inlet is designed to supply water to the dispensing device. The outlet is designed to flush out detergents that have been added by the user as water flows in through the water inlet.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the ramp is positioned opposite the inlet to ensure that the detergent comes into contact with the ramp when it is filled into the dispensing device. Liquid detergent flows away from the ramp, while powdered detergent remains on it.

[0011] Preferably, the dispensing device includes a liquid detergent compartment for receiving the dispensed liquid detergent, and a powder detergent compartment for receiving the dispensed powder detergent. This provides two separate receiving containers for the liquid and powder detergents, tailored to their respective characteristics.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the liquid detergent compartment is arranged and designed to receive liquid detergent at the filling position and contain it until water is supplied to the dispensing device through the inlet at the rinsing position. The powdered detergent compartment is arranged and designed to receive powdered detergent at the rinsing position and contain it until water is supplied to the dispensing device through the inlet. This ensures that regardless of whether the detergent is liquid or solid, it will only leave the dispensing device through the drain after water has flowed in.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the liquid detergent compartment and the powder detergent compartment are connected in series, such that in the rinsing position, water flowing in through the inlet first passes through the liquid detergent compartment, then through the powder detergent compartment, and finally flows out from the outlet. This design saves on the components and costs required for separate water inlets. Preferably, in the rinsing position, the powder detergent compartment is located below the liquid detergent compartment, while in the filling position, the two compartments are preferably positioned side by side.

[0014] Preferably, the inlet and outlet are designed at opposite ends of the dispensing device. This ensures that the entire dispensing device can be flushed during water inflow.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing device has a main compartment with an inlet that serves as the sole opening for filling liquid or powdered detergents. This simplifies the user's operation of filling the detergents. In addition to the main compartment, the dispensing device may also include one or more auxiliary compartments, such as those for receiving detergents needed for pre-washing, or for receiving fabric softeners, cleaning agents, etc., needed for subsequent garment treatment. The main compartment receives detergents prepared for the main wash cycle, while the auxiliary compartments serve as chambers for additional cleaning. Preferably, the main compartment includes a liquid detergent compartment and a powdered detergent compartment, as well as a single inlet, a single outlet, and a single water inlet.

[0016] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a washing machine that includes the dispensing device described in one or more of the foregoing embodiments.

[0017] According to the present invention, the washing machine can be a simple washing machine or a combined device such as a washer-dryer combo.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the washing machine further includes a control device for controlling the translational and rotational movements of the dispensing device, enabling it to move back and forth between a filling position and a rinsing position. During the movement from the filling position to the rinsing position, the dispensing device rotates, causing the powdered detergent, located on an inclined surface at the filling position, to fall into a powdered detergent compartment below the liquid detergent compartment, which, due to the translational movement, is positioned below the powdered detergent compartment at the rinsing position. Attached Figure Description

[0019] One embodiment of the present invention is shown in the drawings in a purely schematic form, and will be described in more detail below. The schematic and non-scaled illustrations include:

[0020] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of a prior art dispensing device;

[0021] Figure 2 : A schematic diagram of another delivery device in the prior art;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the dispensing device of the present invention at the filling position; and

[0023] Figure 4 :like Figure 3 The diagram shows a dispensing device in the rinsing position. Detailed Implementation

[0024] about Figure 1 and Figure 2 For a description, please refer to the introduction section of the instruction manual.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a dispensing device according to the present invention at the filling position. The dispensing device includes an inlet 1, a outlet 2, a water inlet 6, and an inclined surface 5. The inclined surface 5 is located on the opposite side of the inlet 1. The dispensing device is shown as a single main compartment, but may also include auxiliary compartments (not shown). The main compartment uses the inlet 1 as the sole opening for filling liquid detergent and / or powdered detergent. Furthermore, the main compartment includes the water inlet 6 as the sole water inlet and the outlet 2 as the sole outlet.

[0026] The dispensing device can move back and forth between a filling position and a rinsing position. At the filling position, liquid and / or powdered detergent is filled in, while at the rinsing position, the added liquid and / or powdered detergent is flushed out of the dispensing device. Figure 3 As shown in the filling position, the inclined surface 5 is arranged so that the added liquid detergent flows away along the inclined surface, while the added powdered detergent remains on it.

[0027] The dispensing device also includes a liquid detergent compartment 3 for receiving the dispensed liquid detergent, and a powder detergent compartment 4 for receiving the dispensed powder detergent. The liquid detergent compartment 3 is arranged and designed to receive and contain the liquid detergent at the filling position. At the filling position, liquid detergent falling onto the inclined surface 5 flows into the liquid detergent compartment 3. The powder detergent compartment 4 is arranged and designed not to receive and contain powder detergent at the filling position, but rather to allow the dispensed powder detergent to remain on the inclined surface 5 at the filling position.

[0028] Figure 4 For example Figure 3 The diagram shows the dispensing device in the rinsing position. Through translational and rotational movements, the dispensing device can... Figure 3 The fill position and Figure 4 Move back and forth between the indicated rinsing positions.

[0029] Liquid detergent compartment 3 is arranged and designed to receive and contain liquid detergent at the filling position until water is supplied to the dispensing device through inlet 6 (indicated by arrow) at the rinsing position. Powdered detergent compartment 4 is arranged and designed to receive and contain powdered detergent at the rinsing position until water is supplied to the dispensing device through inlet 6.

[0030] The liquid detergent compartment 3 and the powder detergent compartment 4 are connected in series, so that when rinsing, the water flowing in through the inlet 6 first passes through the liquid detergent compartment 3, then through the powder detergent compartment 4, and finally exits through the outlet 2. The inlet 6 and the outlet 2 are respectively located at opposite ends of the dispensing device.

[0031] List of reference numerals

[0032] 1 Input Port

[0033] 2 emission outlets

[0034] 3 Liquid Detergent Compartment

[0035] 4 Powdered Detergent Compartment

[0036] 5 sides

[0037] 6 water inlet

[0038] 7 siphon tubes

Claims

1. A dispensing device having an inlet (1), a outlet (2), a water inlet (6), and an inclined surface (5). The dispensing device is movable back and forth between a filling position and a rinsing position, wherein liquid and / or powdered detergents can be filled into the filling position through the inlet (1). At the rinsing position, the added liquid and / or powdered detergent can be flushed out of the dispensing device. In the filling position, the inclined surface (5) is arranged so that the added liquid detergent flows away from it, while the added powdered detergent remains on it.

2. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inclined surface (5) is positioned opposite the inlet (1).

3. The dispensing device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that, It is equipped with a liquid detergent compartment (3) for receiving liquid detergents and a powder detergent compartment (4) for receiving powder detergents.

4. The dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The liquid detergent compartment (3) is arranged and designed to receive liquid detergent at the filling position and contain it until water is supplied to the dispensing device through the inlet (6) at the rinsing position; The powdered detergent compartment (4) is arranged and designed to receive powdered detergent at the rinsing position and contain it until water is supplied to the dispensing device through the inlet (6).

5. The dispensing device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The liquid detergent compartment (3) and the powder detergent compartment (4) are connected in series, so that the water flowing in through the inlet (6) at the rinsing position will first flow through the liquid detergent compartment (3), then through the powder detergent compartment (4), and then be discharged from the outlet (2).

6. The dispensing device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The inlet (6) and outlet (2) are located at opposite ends of the dispensing device.

7. The dispensing device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that, It has a main compartment, and the inlet (1) is the only opening for filling liquid and powdered detergents.

8. A washing machine having the dispensing device as described in any of the preceding claims.

9. The washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, A control device is provided, which is designed to control the translational and rotational movements of the dispensing device, thereby moving it back and forth between the filling position and the rinsing position.

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