Fluid channel integrated module of washing apparatus and washing apparatus
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510316751.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-18
AI Technical Summary
[0005]本申请旨在解决上述技术问题，即，解决如何降低洗涤设备内部管路系统复杂度以提升洗涤设备运行稳定性的问题
[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, this application integrates both a detergent dispensing channel and a water inlet channel on the main body, i.e., a fluid channel integration module. This allows all pipes within the washing equipment to be connected to the fluid channel integration module, thereby enabling unified organization and constraint of all pipes within the washing equipment. This reduces the redundancy of the pipe system distribution within the washing equipment. Especially for multi-drum washing equipment, this improves the rationality of its internal pipe system layout and reduces the difficulty of assembling the pipe system. Furthermore, the connection between each pipe and the various channels within the fluid integration module reduces the failure rate of the pipe system during operation and makes pipe system maintenance more convenient, thus improving the stability of the washing equipment during operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of washing equipment technology, specifically providing a fluid channel integrated module for a washing equipment and a washing equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, as users demand greater convenience in laundry, multi-drum designs are increasingly being used in washing machines and other laundry equipment. Multi-drum designs allow the same washing equipment to process different types and more clothes at the same time, thus greatly improving the user experience.
[0003] However, as the number of drums inside the washing equipment increases, the connections and spatial distribution of its internal piping system, such as water inlet pipes, detergent dispensing pipes, and fresh air pipes, become more complex. This poses great difficulties for the installation and maintenance of the piping system, and thus affects the stability of the piping system.
[0004] Accordingly, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This application aims to solve the aforementioned technical problem, namely, how to reduce the complexity of the internal piping system of washing equipment to improve the operational stability of washing equipment.
[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a fluid channel integration module for a washing device, comprising:
[0007] The main body has a detergent dispensing channel and a water inlet channel inside it. The water inlet channel is located around the detergent dispensing channel, and the detergent dispensing channel and the water inlet channel are independent of each other.
[0008] The main body has a first end face and a second end face, and the two ends of the detergent dispensing channel and the two ends of the water inlet channel are respectively connected to the first end face and the second end face, so that the detergent dispensing channel and the water inlet channel can be connected to the liquid circuit system of the washing equipment.
[0009] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned fluid channel integration module, a fresh air channel is also formed inside the main body. The fresh air channel, the detergent dispensing channel and the water inlet channel are independent of each other. The two ends of the fresh air channel are respectively connected to the first end face and the second end face, so that the two ends of the fresh air channel can be connected to the air circuit system of the washing equipment.
[0010] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned fluid channel integrated module, the main body is provided with a vent hole that communicates with the detergent dispensing channel and the vent hole is in communication with the external environment.
[0011] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned fluid channel integration module, the main body is further provided with a pressure equalization channel, the pressure equalization channel covers the vent hole, one end of the pressure equalization channel is connected to the detergent dispensing channel through the vent hole, and the other end is connected to the second end face.
[0012] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned fluid channel integrated module, the bottom surface of the detergent dispensing channel is inclined, the higher end of the detergent dispensing channel is close to the first end face, and the lower end of the detergent dispensing channel is close to the second end face.
[0013] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned fluid channel integrated module, the vent is located near the higher end of the detergent dispensing channel.
[0014] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned fluid channel integrated module, the main body includes multiple separately connected parts, with the detergent dispensing channel, the water inlet channel, the fresh air channel, and the pressure equalization channel located in each part respectively; or
[0015] The main body is an integral structure, and the detergent dispensing channel, the water inlet channel, the fresh air channel, and the pressure equalization channel are formed within the integral structure.
[0016] In one technical solution of the aforementioned fluid channel integrated module, a liquid inlet port is provided extending from the first end face of the main body, the liquid inlet port being used for a sealed connection with the detergent dispensing component of the washing equipment; and / or
[0017] A sealing cover is provided on the second end face of the main body, and the sealing cover is used to seal and connect with the automatic dispensing system of the washing equipment.
[0018] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned fluid channel integration module, the washing device includes multiple washing drums;
[0019] The detergent dispensing channels are arranged side by side, and the number of detergent dispensing channels is the same as the number of washing drums;
[0020] Multiple sets of water inlet channels are arranged side by side, the number of which is the same as the number of washing drums, and each water inlet channel is arranged around the detergent dispensing channel according to the position of each washing drum.
[0021] In a second aspect, this application provides a washing apparatus comprising:
[0022] The main body of the equipment includes at least one washing drum;
[0023] A detergent dispensing assembly is located at the front of the main body of the device;
[0024] An automatic dispensing system is located at the rear of the main body of the device;
[0025] The fluid channel integrated module described in any one of the first aspects is connected between the detergent dispensing component and the automatic dispensing system, wherein the detergent dispensing component is connected to the automatic dispensing system through the detergent dispensing channel;
[0026] A piping system is connected between the fluid channel integration module and the washing drum, so that the fluid can sequentially pass through the automatic dispensing system, the water inlet channel and the piping system to deliver washing water into the washing drum.
[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, this application integrates both a detergent dispensing channel and a water inlet channel on the main body, i.e., a fluid channel integration module. This allows all pipes within the washing equipment to be connected to the fluid channel integration module, thereby enabling unified organization and constraint of all pipes within the washing equipment. This reduces the redundancy of the pipe system distribution within the washing equipment. Especially for multi-drum washing equipment, this improves the rationality of its internal pipe system layout and reduces the difficulty of assembling the pipe system. Furthermore, the connection between each pipe and the various channels within the fluid integration module reduces the failure rate of the pipe system during operation and makes pipe system maintenance more convenient, thus improving the stability of the washing equipment during operation. Attached Figure Description
[0028] The preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0029] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a washing device according to an embodiment of this application;
[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A diagram from another perspective;
[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a fluid channel integration module according to an embodiment of this application;
[0032] Figure 4 It is along Figure 3 A sectional view of a longitudinal section;
[0033] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the fluid channel integrated module;
[0034] Figure 6 This is another cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the fluid channel integrated module.
[0035] In the figure, the reference numerals refer to the following:
[0036] 1. Main body of the equipment; 2. Detergent dispensing assembly; 3. Automatic dispensing system; 4. Fluid channel integrated module; 5. Piping system;
[0037] 400. Main body; 401. Detergent dispensing channel; 402. Water inlet channel; 403. Fresh air channel; 404. Pressure equalization channel; 410. First end face; 420. Second end face; 430. Vent hole; 440. Liquid dispensing port; 450. Sealing cover. Detailed Implementation
[0038] Preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.
[0039] It should be noted that in the description of this application, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationship, are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the relevant device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0040] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0041] To facilitate understanding of the technical solution of this application, a brief introduction to the application scenario is given first. This application uses a washing machine as an example of a washing device. For the more common single-tub washing machines on the market, the automatic dispensing system (usually including necessary components such as a solenoid valve and a liquid storage chamber) is generally located at the front of the washing machine, that is, near the front panel of the washing machine. At the same time, the detergent dispensing component (usually also called a self-dispensing box) is generally slidably installed at the front of the washing machine by a pull-out method. The detergent dispensing component is pulled out to fill with detergent and then pushed into the machine body.
[0042] However, for multi-drum washing machines, some of the drums occupy a large portion of the space near the front panel. For example, in some designs of four-drum washing machines, the middle section has two small drums arranged side-by-side horizontally, with a large drum positioned above and below each of the two small drums. To accommodate different user heights and improve user experience, the detergent dispensing component and automatic dispensing system are typically located in the middle of the front panel (where the two small drums are located). In this case, the two small drums obstruct the automatic dispensing system, making it difficult to accommodate the automatic dispensing system within the limited space at the front of the washing machine. Therefore, in the embodiments of this application, for multi-drum washing machines, the automatic dispensing system is located in the rear space of the washing machine (e.g., behind the two small drums), while the detergent dispensing component is located at the front of the washing machine. A detergent dispensing channel is connected between the detergent dispensing component and the automatic dispensing system to facilitate detergent dispensing.
[0043] On the other hand, for multi-drum washing machines, the liquid storage chamber of the automatic dispensing system usually needs to have a larger capacity. Therefore, placing the automatic dispensing system at the rear of the washing machine helps to meet the large capacity requirement of the liquid storage chamber.
[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of a washing device according to an embodiment of this application (for ease of illustration, most of the main frame structure and other functional components of the device have been hidden). Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram from another perspective. The washing equipment includes the main body 1 (only the front end structure is shown), detergent dispensing component 2, automatic dispensing system 3 (only its side panel is shown schematically for ease of demonstration), fluid channel integration module 4, and piping system 5.
[0045] The main body 1 of the equipment includes its main frame, a washing drum disposed within the main frame, and other necessary components. A detergent dispensing assembly 2 is located at the front of the main body 1 and is used to dispense detergent. An automatic dispensing system 3 is located at the rear of the main body 1 and includes, but is not limited to, a liquid storage chamber for holding detergent, a solenoid control valve, and various pipe joints. A fluid channel integration module 4 connects the detergent dispensing assembly 2 and the automatic dispensing system 3, allowing detergent from the detergent dispensing assembly 2 to enter the liquid storage chamber of the automatic dispensing system 3 through the fluid channel integration module 4. A piping system connects the fluid channel integration module 4 and the washing drum, allowing washing water, fresh air flow, and other fluids to flow sequentially into the washing drum through the fluid channel integration module 4. Considering the internal spatial layout of the washing equipment, in some implementations of this application, the fluid channel integration module 4 extends approximately laterally within the main body 1, and the automatic dispensing system 3 extends approximately longitudinally within the main body 1.
[0046] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a fluid channel integration module 4 according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 For along Figure 3 A longitudinal cross-sectional view. The fluid channel integration module 4 includes a main body 400, which may optionally be made entirely of plastic. The main body 400 has a first end face 410 near the detergent dispensing component 2 and a second end face 420 near the automatic dispensing system 3. The first end face 410 and the second end face 420 are disposed opposite to each other. It should be noted that the first end face 410 and the second end face 420 are not limited to flat surfaces or other regular curved surfaces; the first end face 410 and the second end face 420 only represent the outer surfaces at both ends of the main body 400. The main body 400 has a detergent dispensing channel 401, a water inlet channel 402, and a fresh air channel 403 inside. The two ends of the detergent dispensing channel 401, the two ends of the water inlet channel 402, and the two ends of the fresh air channel 403 are respectively connected to the first end face 410 and the second end face 420, so that the detergent dispensing channel 401 and the water inlet channel 402 can be connected to the liquid circuit system of the washing equipment, and the fresh air channel 403 can be connected to the air circuit system of the washing equipment.
[0047] It should be noted that the aforementioned liquid system includes a flow path for detergent and a flow path for washing water. Specifically, the two ends of the detergent dispensing channel 401 are connected to the detergent dispensing component 2 and the automatic dispensing system, respectively, and the two ends of the water inlet channel 402 are connected to the washing water pipe connector of the washing drum and the washing water supply pipe, respectively. The aforementioned air system includes a flow path for fresh air. Specifically, the two ends of the fresh air channel 403 are connected to the air pipe connector on each washing drum and the fresh air supply pipe, respectively.
[0048] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 ,in, Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the internal structure of the fluid channel integrated module. The accompanying drawings use a washing device with three washing drums as an example for illustrative purposes; therefore, three detergent dispensing channels 401 are arranged side-by-side. Three sets of water inlet channels 402 are arranged side-by-side. The specific number of water inlet channels 402 in each set may include one or more depending on actual needs. For example, each set of water inlet channels 402 may include a dual-spray water inlet channel and a serum washing channel. There may be one fresh air channel 403, with its port near the first end face 410 connected to the fresh air duct connectors of each washing drum. The fresh air channel 403 allows outside air to be introduced into each washing drum, cleaning and drying the interior.
[0049] The detergent dispensing channel 401, water inlet channel 402, and fresh air channel 403 are independent of each other, and the water inlet channel 402 and fresh air channel 403 are arranged around the detergent dispensing channel 401 according to the position of each washing drum. For example, in the implementation shown in the accompanying drawings, a set of water inlet channels 402 is provided on both sides of the upper part of the detergent dispensing channel 401, and these two sets of water inlet channels 402 are respectively used to connect to the two washing drums at the upper part of the washing equipment. A set of water inlet channels 402 is provided at the bottom of the detergent dispensing channel 401, and these water inlet channels 402 are used to connect to the washing drum at the lower part of the washing equipment. At the same time, the fresh air channel 403 is also provided at the bottom of the detergent dispensing channel 401. In practical applications, those skilled in the art can arrange the actual positions of the water inlet channel 402 and fresh air channel 403 according to the spatial relationship between the washing drums, and any adjustment of these positions is within the protection scope of this application.
[0050] like Figure 5 As shown, the arrows indicate the direction of fluid flow within the fluid channel integration module during the operation of the washing equipment. It can be seen that detergent flows from the detergent dispensing component 2 along the detergent dispensing channel 401 towards the automatic dispensing system 3, while washing water flows from the direction of the automatic dispensing system 3 towards the front end of the washing drum. To accelerate detergent flow, in one optional configuration, the bottom surface of the detergent dispensing channel 401 is inclined, with the higher end of the detergent dispensing channel 401 closer to the first end face 410 and the lower end of the detergent dispensing channel 401 closer to the second end face 420.
[0051] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6The main body 400 is also provided with a vent 430 that communicates with the detergent dispensing channel 401. The vent 430 can communicate with the external environment, so that the gas in the detergent dispensing channel 401 can be discharged to the external environment through the vent 430 during the detergent dispensing process, so as to avoid the flow of detergent being affected by excessive pressure in the detergent dispensing channel 401.
[0052] In one implementation, the main body 400 is further provided with a pressure equalization channel 404, which covers the vent 430. The pressure equalization channel 404 is located above the detergent dispensing channel 401. One end of the pressure equalization channel 404 is connected to the detergent dispensing channel 401 through the vent 430, and the other end is connected to the second end face 420, thereby allowing the gas in the detergent dispensing channel 401 to be discharged to the external environment through an automatic dispensing system. Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the arrows indicate the direction of gas flow in the equalization channel 404 during the operation of the washing equipment.
[0053] In order to prevent detergent in the detergent dispensing channel 401 from being discharged to the outside through the vent 430, in one implementation of this application, the vent 430 is located near the higher end of the detergent dispensing channel 401.
[0054] As described above, this application integrates a detergent dispensing channel 401, a water inlet channel 402, and a fresh air channel 403, i.e., a fluid channel integration module, on the main body 400. This allows all pipes within the washing equipment to be connected to the fluid channel integration module, thereby enabling unified organization and constraint of the various pipes within the washing equipment. This reduces the redundancy of the pipe system distribution within the washing equipment. Especially for multi-drum washing equipment, this improves the rationality of its internal pipe system layout and reduces the difficulty of assembling the pipe system. Furthermore, the connection between each pipe and the various channels within the fluid integration module reduces the failure rate of the pipe system during operation and makes pipe system maintenance more convenient, thus improving the stability of the washing equipment during operation.
[0055] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4In one implementation of this application, the main body 400 includes multiple separately connected parts. For example, multiple detergent dispensing channels 401 are integrally formed independent parts, each water inlet channel 402 is an integrally formed independent part, the fresh air channel 403 is an integrally formed independent part (or the fresh air channel 403 and one set of water inlet channels 402 are integrally formed independent parts), and the pressure equalization channel 404 is an integrally formed independent part. That is, each independent part is a module, and the detergent dispensing channel 401, water inlet channel 402, fresh air channel 403, and pressure equalization channel 404 are respectively formed therein. Based on this, the various independent parts are welded into an integral structure, namely the aforementioned main body 400. In an optional embodiment, the material of each independent part can be made of plastic.
[0056] Of course, in another implementation, the main body 400 can also be an integral structure, in which the detergent dispensing channel 401, water inlet channel 402, fresh air channel 403 and pressure equalization channel 404 are respectively formed.
[0057] As mentioned above, those skilled in the art can choose to set the main body 400 as multiple separate connected parts according to actual needs, or they can simultaneously form various channels on an integrated structure. This application does not limit this.
[0058] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In one implementation, the first end face 410 of the main body 400 extends toward the detergent dispensing component 2 and is provided with a liquid dispensing port 440. The liquid dispensing port 440 is connected to the detergent dispensing channel 401, and the liquid dispensing port 440 and the detergent dispensing channel 401 can be integrally formed. The liquid dispensing port 440 is used to seal and connect with the detergent dispensing component 2, thereby ensuring that the detergent can enter the detergent dispensing channel 401 along the liquid dispensing port 440.
[0059] A sealing cover plate 450 is provided on the second end face 420 of the main body 400. The ports of the detergent dispensing channel 401, water inlet channel 402, fresh air channel 403, and pressure equalization channel 404 extend to the sealing cover plate 450, and the sealing cover plate 450 is sealed to the automatic dispensing system 3. For example, in an optional embodiment, the sealing cover plate 450 is connected to the automatic dispensing system 3 by screws or other connecting parts, and a sealing ring is provided at the connection between the sealing cover plate 450 and the automatic dispensing system 3 to ensure the sealing of the connection between the sealing cover plate 450 and the automatic dispensing system 3, so that the detergent in the detergent dispensing channel 401 can smoothly enter the automatic dispensing system 3.
[0060] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of this application, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A fluid passage integrated module of a washing apparatus, characterized by, include: The main body (400) has a detergent dispensing channel (401) and a water inlet channel (402) formed inside it. The water inlet channel (402) is located around the detergent dispensing channel (401). The detergent dispensing channel (401) and the water inlet channel (402) are independent of each other. The main body (400) has a first end face (410) and a second end face (420) facing each other. The two ends of the detergent dispensing channel (401) and the two ends of the water inlet channel (402) are respectively connected to the first end face (410) and the second end face (420) so that the detergent dispensing channel (401) and the water inlet channel (402) can be connected to the liquid circuit system of the washing equipment.
2. The fluidic access integrated module of claim 1, wherein, The main body (400) also has a fresh air duct (403) inside. The fresh air duct (403), the detergent dispensing duct (401), and the water inlet duct (402) are independent of each other. The two ends of the fresh air duct (403) are respectively connected to the first end face (410) and the second end face (420) so that the two ends of the fresh air duct (403) can be connected to the air circuit system of the washing equipment.
3. The fluidic access integrated module of claim 2, wherein, The main body (400) is provided with a vent (430) that communicates with the detergent dispensing channel (401) and the vent (430) is in communication with the external environment.
4. The fluid channel integrated module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main body (400) is also provided with a pressure equalization channel (404), which covers the vent (430). One end of the pressure equalization channel (404) is connected to the detergent dispensing channel (401) through the vent (430), and the other end is connected to the second end face (420).
5. The fluid channel integrated module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the detergent dispensing channel (401) is inclined, the higher end of the detergent dispensing channel (401) is close to the first end face (410), and the lower end of the detergent dispensing channel (401) is close to the second end face (420).
6. The fluid channel integrated module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vent (430) is located near the higher end of the detergent dispensing channel (401).
7. The fluid channel integrated module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main body (400) comprises multiple separately connected parts, with the detergent dispensing channel (401), the water inlet channel (402), the fresh air channel (403), and the pressure equalization channel (404) located in each part respectively; or The main body (400) is an integral structure, and the detergent dispensing channel (401), the water inlet channel (402), the fresh air channel (403) and the pressure equalization channel (404) are formed within the integral structure.
8. The fluid channel integrated module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end face (410) of the main body (400) extends to provide a liquid dispensing port (440), which is used for a sealed connection with the detergent dispensing assembly (2) of the washing equipment; and / or The second end face (420) of the main body (400) is provided with a sealing cover plate (450), which is used to seal and connect with the automatic dispensing system (3) of the washing equipment.
9. The fluid channel integrated module according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The washing equipment includes multiple washing drums; Multiple detergent dispensing channels (401) are arranged side by side, and the number of detergent dispensing channels (401) is the same as the number of washing drums; Multiple sets of water inlet channels (402) are arranged side by side. The number of water inlet channels (402) is the same as the number of washing drums. Each water inlet channel (402) is arranged around the detergent dispensing channel (401) according to the position of each washing drum.
10. A washing device, characterized in that, include: The main body of the equipment (1) includes at least one washing drum; Detergent dispensing assembly (2) is disposed at the front of the main body of the device (1); An automatic dispensing system (3) is located at the rear of the main body of the equipment (1); The fluid channel integration module (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is connected between the detergent dispensing component (2) and the automatic dispensing system (3), wherein the detergent dispensing component (2) is connected to the automatic dispensing system (3) through the detergent dispensing channel (401); A piping system (5) is connected between the fluid channel integration module (4) and the washing drum, so that the fluid can sequentially pass through the automatic dispensing system (3), the water inlet channel (402) and the piping system (5) to introduce washing water into the washing drum.