Distributor box for clothes processing equipment and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a distributor box for clothes processing equipment and the clothes processing equipment. The distributor box comprises a box body and a first induction piece, wherein a first cavity for accommodating a washing medium is formed in the box body; the plurality of first induction pieces are arranged at intervals, and at least parts of the plurality of first induction pieces are arranged in the first cavity and extend towards the bottom of the first cavity; wherein the at least two first induction pieces are suitable for being in contact with the washing medium in the first cavity and being conducted, and when the first induction pieces are conducted, it is judged that the washing medium meets the lowest liquid level requirement; and judging that the washing medium does not meet the lowest liquid level requirement when the washing medium is not conducted. According to the distributor box disclosed by the utility model, the at least two first sensing pieces which are spaced from each other are arranged in the first cavity, whether the washing medium meets the lowest liquid level requirement or not is judged according to the conduction state between the two first sensing pieces, timely feedback can be performed when liquid lacks, and the sensitivity and the precision are high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of clothing processing equipment, in particular to a dispenser box for clothing processing equipment and the clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] Existing clothing processing equipment, especially drum washing machines, are equipped with detergent delivery boxes similar to drawers. The cavity shell that holds the drawer is generally called a detergent box, and the box that can be drawn out to deliver detergent is called a dispenser box. The two together constitute an automatic delivery pump assembly. In order to remind the user when the amount of detergent in the dispenser is lower than a certain value, a liquid level detection device is required. At present, most clothing processing equipment will set a float in the dispenser liquid filling tank. There is a magnet in the float, and a reed switch that senses magnetic force is set on the outside of the corresponding detergent box. When the liquid level is lower than a certain value, the float drops with the liquid level and triggers the reed switch through magnetic force, thereby issuing a liquid shortage reminder. However, since the washing medium is a viscous liquid with a certain viscosity, the float is easily stuck to the bottom or top surface of the dispenser and cannot move with the liquid level, resulting in the inability to timely feedback the detection results, and the error is large. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the utility model is to provide a dispenser box for a clothes processing device.

[0004] According to the dispenser box of the utility model, at least two first sensing members spaced apart from each other are arranged in the first cavity in the box body, the first sensing members are connected to the control system and extend toward the bottom of the first cavity, the first sensing members can contact the washing medium to achieve conduction between at least two first sensing members, and judge whether the washing medium meets the minimum liquid level requirement by the conduction state between the two first sensing members. The overall structure is simple, the cost is low, and the first sensing member will not move with the washing medium, and can provide timely feedback when lacking liquid, with high sensitivity and accuracy.

[0005] The utility model also provides a clothes processing device comprising the dispenser box.

[0006] The dispenser box according to the utility model comprises a box body and a first sensor, wherein a first cavity for accommodating a washing medium is formed in the box body; the first sensor is constructed to be a plurality of first sensors arranged at intervals from each other, and at least part of the plurality of first sensors is arranged in the first cavity and extends toward the bottom of the first cavity; wherein at least two of the first sensors are suitable for contacting and conducting with the washing medium in the first cavity, and when the conduction occurs, it is determined that the washing medium meets the minimum liquid level requirement; when the conduction does not occur, it is determined that the washing medium does not meet the minimum liquid level requirement.

[0007] According to the dispenser box of the utility model, a first cavity and a first sensor are arranged in the box body. The first cavity can be used to accommodate the washing medium, and the first sensor is used to detect the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity. The conduction state between the two first sensors can be used to determine whether the washing medium meets the minimum liquid level requirement. The overall structure is simple and the cost is low. The first sensor will not move with the washing medium, and can provide timely feedback when the liquid is insufficient, with high sensitivity and accuracy.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an extension portion extending toward the bottom of the first cavity is disposed in the box body, and the extension portion covers at least a portion of the outer circumference of the first sensing element.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the first sensing element includes a first section and a second section, the first section is arranged in the extension part; the second section is connected to one end of the first section, and the second section protrudes from the extension part and extends toward the bottom of the first cavity.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the extension portion and the box body are integrally formed, and the first section and the extension portion are formed by in-mold injection molding.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the first sensing element also includes a third section, which is arranged at the other end of the first section, and at least part of the third section protrudes from the outer surface of the box body and is suitable for connecting with the control system of the clothing processing device; wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the third section is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first section.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a boss protruding away from the box body is arranged on the outer surface of the box body, and the end of the third section protrudes from the boss.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of first cavities spaced apart from each other are formed in the box body, and two first sensing elements are arranged in each of the first cavities.

[0014] The following is a brief description of the clothes processing device according to the present utility model.

[0015] The clothes processing device according to the utility model includes the dispenser box and the housing in the above embodiment, wherein a second cavity open to the outside is formed in the housing, and the dispenser box is suitable for being received in the second cavity. Specifically, the dispenser box can be moved in the opening direction of the second cavity to be drawn out of or pushed into the second cavity. Since the clothes processing device is provided with the dispenser box in the above embodiment, the clothes processing device can monitor the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity in real time during use, and give feedback and reminder when the remaining amount of the washing medium is lower than the minimum liquid level requirement, so as to facilitate timely filling of the washing medium. The monitoring accuracy is high and the feedback is rapid, which improves the user experience of the clothes processing device.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the clothing processing device also includes a second sensing member, which is arranged on the inner wall of the second cavity and extends in the moving direction of the dispenser box. The second sensing member is connected to the control system of the clothing processing device and is suitable for contacting the first sensing member when the dispenser box is accommodated in the second cavity.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the second sensing member includes a fixed section and a mating section, the fixed section is connected to the inner wall of the second cavity; the mating section is configured to protrude toward the dispenser box, and the mating section is suitable for contacting the third section of the first sensing member.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the matching segment is configured to be an arc segment, a wave segment or a broken line segment protruding toward the dispenser box.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device further comprises a limiting member, which is arranged on both sides of the matching section in the extension direction of the second sensing member and abuts against the matching section.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the dispenser box is also provided with a liquid injection port and a valve, the liquid injection port is connected to the first cavity and is close to the open opening of the second cavity; the valve can selectively close the liquid injection port; wherein the liquid injection port, the valve and the first cavity are constructed in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0021] In summary, the clothing processing device is provided with a shell, a second cavity open to the outside is provided in the shell, a second sensor connected to the control system of the clothing processing device is provided on the inner wall of the second cavity, the second cavity can accommodate a dispenser box, a first cavity for accommodating a washing medium is provided in the dispenser box, at least two first sensors spaced from each other are provided in the first cavity, and the third section of each first sensor respectively passes through the inner wall of the dispenser box and then protrudes toward the corresponding second sensor, when the dispenser box is assembled to the second cavity, the second sensor can contact and conduct with the corresponding first sensor, at this time, if the control system shows that at least two first sensors are in a conducting state, that is, the ends of at least two first sensors extending toward the bottom of the first cavity are respectively in contact with the washing medium so that the at least two first sensors are conducting, it can be judged that the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity is higher than the minimum liquid level requirement at this time; on the contrary, if the control system shows that at least two first sensors are not in a conducting state, it can be judged that the washing medium is lower than the minimum liquid level requirement, that is, the washing medium is insufficient, and a liquid shortage reminder is issued, so as to facilitate timely replenishment of the washing medium and ensure the washing effect of the clothing processing device. The clothes processing device of the utility model can monitor the residual amount of the washing medium in the first cavity in real time through the arrangement of the dispenser box, so as to provide timely feedback reminder when the residual liquid is insufficient, and the monitoring accuracy and sensitivity are high, and the structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 is a partial structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The middle circle shows a partial enlarged view of A;

[0026] Figure 3 This is an assembly diagram of a first sensing member and a box body according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the inner wall of a box body according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of a dispenser box according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6This is a structural diagram of a housing according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The middle circle shows a partial enlarged view of B.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] Dispenser box 1;

[0033] Box body 11, first cavity 111, extension portion 112, boss 113, liquid injection port 114, valve 115;

[0034] The first sensing element 12, the first section 121, the second section 122, and the third section 123;

[0035] Clothes processing equipment 2;

[0036] Shell 21, second cavity 211,

[0037] The second sensing element 22, the fixing section 221, and the matching section 222;

[0038] Limiting member 23. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0040] At present, most clothing processing equipment will set a float in the dispenser liquid tank. There is a magnet in the float, and the corresponding detergent box is equipped with a reed switch that senses magnetic force. When the liquid level is lower than a certain value, the float drops with the liquid level and triggers the reed switch through magnetic force, thereby issuing a liquid shortage reminder. However, since the washing medium is a viscous liquid with a certain viscosity, the float is easily stuck to the bottom or top surface of the dispenser and cannot move with the liquid level, resulting in the inability to timely feedback the detection results, and the error is large.

[0041] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 7 A dispenser box according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0042] According to the utility model, the dispenser box 1 includes a box body 11 and a first sensor 12, wherein a first cavity 111 for accommodating a washing medium is formed in the box body 11; the first sensor 12 is constructed to be a plurality of first sensors 12 arranged at intervals from each other, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of first sensors 12 are arranged in the first cavity 111 and extend toward the bottom of the first cavity 111; wherein at least two first sensors 12 are suitable for contacting and conducting with the washing medium in the first cavity 111, and when the conduction occurs, it is determined that the washing medium meets the minimum liquid level requirement; when the conduction occurs, it is determined that the washing medium does not meet the minimum liquid level requirement.

[0043] According to the dispenser box 1 of the utility model, a first cavity 111 and a first sensor 12 are arranged in the box body 11. The first cavity 111 can be used to accommodate washing medium, and the first sensor 12 is used to detect the remaining amount of washing medium in the first cavity 111. Specifically, the first sensor 12 is constructed as two spaced apart from each other, and at least parts of the two first sensors 12 are respectively arranged in the first cavity 111 and extend toward the bottom of the first cavity 111. When the washing medium is injected into the first cavity 111, the two first sensors 12 can contact with the washing medium and conduct to form a loop. The signal of the conduction of the loop can be transmitted to the control system of the clothes processing device 2 so as to remind the remaining amount of the washing medium. It can also be understood that when the control system of the laundry processing device 2 receives a signal that the two sensing components are connected, it can be determined that the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity 111 meets the minimum liquid level requirement; when the control system of the laundry processing device 2 does not receive a signal that the two sensing components are connected, it can be determined that the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity 111 does not meet the minimum liquid level requirement, that is, the remaining amount of the washing medium at this time is less than the preset value, and the first sensing component 12 cannot contact the washing medium to form a loop. The dispenser box 1 determines whether the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity 111 meets the minimum liquid level requirement by whether the at least two fixed first sensing components 12 contact the washing medium to form a conductive loop. Compared with the prior art, the two fixed first sensing components 12 will not move with the use or filling of the washing medium, so there is no problem in the prior art that the measurement cannot be fed back in time or the result is inaccurate when the float measurement is used. The dispenser box 1 of the utility model can provide timely feedback reminders when the washing medium is insufficient, avoiding the laundry processing device 2 from affecting the washing effect due to the lack of washing medium, and the overall structure of the dispenser box 1 is simple and easy to assemble.

[0044] In some embodiments, the distance between the first sensor 12 and the bottom of the first cavity 111 can be set according to the minimum liquid level requirements of the washing medium for different models of clothes processing devices 2 .

[0045] According to an embodiment of the utility model, an extension portion 112 extending toward the bottom of the first cavity 111 is provided in the box body 11, and the extension portion 112 covers at least a portion of the outer periphery of the first sensor 12. Since at least a portion of the first sensor 12 is provided in the first cavity 111, the connection method between the first sensor 12 and the dispenser box 1 will affect the detection of the liquid level of the washing medium by the first sensor 12. Specifically, the extension portion 112 is provided in the box body 11, and the extension portion 112 can cover at least a portion of the outer periphery of the first sensor 12. It can be simply understood that the first sensor 12 is connected to the box body 11 through the extension portion 112, and the extension portion 112 covers at least a portion of the first sensor 12, which can improve the assembly stability of the first sensor 12 and ensure that the first sensor 12 can provide timely feedback reminders when the remaining amount of the washing medium is less than the minimum liquid level requirement.

[0046] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first sensing element 12 includes a first section 121 and a second section 122 , wherein the first section 121 is disposed in the extension portion 112 ; the second section 122 is connected to one end of the first section 121 , and the second section 122 protrudes from the extension portion 112 and extends toward the bottom of the first cavity 111 .

[0047] Specifically, the first sensing element 12 is provided with a first section 121 and a second section 122, the first section 121 is provided inside the extension portion 112, that is, the extension portion 112 is covered on the periphery of the first section 121, and the first section 121 cooperates with the extension portion 112 to improve the stability of the assembly of the first sensing element 12. The second section 122 is connected to the first section 121 and extends toward the bottom of the first cavity 111, and it can be understood that the second section 122 is used to contact with the washing medium so that multiple first sensing elements 12 are connected to each other to form a loop.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the extension portion 112 is integrally formed with the box body 11, and the first section 121 and the extension portion 112 are formed by in-mold injection molding. During processing, the extension portion 112 is integrally formed with the box body 11, so that the first section 121 can be directly fixed to the box body 11, avoiding the first section 121 from moving relative to the box body 11, resulting in the failure to provide timely feedback reminders when the remaining amount of the washing medium is insufficient. The extension portion 112 and the first section 121 can be processed by in-mold injection molding, which can avoid the formation of a gap between the extension portion 112 and the first section 121, thereby avoiding the washing medium remaining between the first section 121 and the extension portion 112 to cause bacteria to grow, causing secondary contamination to the clothes to be washed or the newly injected detergent in the clothing processing device 2.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the first sensing element 12 also includes a third section 123, which is arranged at the other end of the first section 121, and at least part of the third section 123 protrudes from the outer surface of the box body 11 and is suitable for connecting with the control system of the clothing processing device 2; wherein, the cross-sectional area of ​​the third section 123 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first section 121.

[0050] The first sensing element 12 is provided with a third section 123 at one end of the first section 121 away from the second section 122, and the third section 123 can connect the first sensing element 12 as a whole to the control system of the laundry processing device 2. Specifically, at least part of the third section 123 protrudes from the outer surface of the box body 11, and it can also be understood that the first sensing element 12 as a whole extends from the outside of the box body 11 through the inner wall of the box body 11 toward the bottom of the first cavity 111. When the washing medium is injected into the first cavity 111, the second sections 122 of the two first sensing elements 12 contact and conduct with the washing medium. At this time, the third sections 123 of the two first sensing elements 12 are respectively connected to the control system of the laundry processing device 2, thereby forming a complete loop. The control system can transmit a signal corresponding to the conduction between the two first sensing elements 12, and then it can be judged that the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity 111 is higher than the minimum liquid level requirement according to the signal.

[0051] In addition, the cross-sectional area of ​​the third section 123 is greater than that of the first section 121, where the cross-sectional area can be understood as the cross-sectional area of ​​the cross section in the extension direction of the first section 121. The third section 123 has a larger cross-sectional area, which can improve the matching surface with other sensing structures or the control system of the clothing processing device 2, thereby making the signal transmission more stable.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a boss 113 protruding away from the box body 11 is provided on the outer surface of the box body 11, and the end of the third section 123 protrudes from the boss 113. Since condensed water usually appears on the outer surface of the box body 11, the dispenser box 1 is provided with a boss 113 protruding away from the box body 11 on the outer surface of the box body 11, and the end of the third section 123 protrudes from the boss 113. The design of the boss 113 can prevent the condensed water on the outer surface of the box body 11 from contacting the third section 123, thereby preventing the condensed water from affecting the signal transmission of the first sensor 12.

[0053] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of first cavities 111 spaced apart from each other are formed in the box body 11, and two first sensors 12 are arranged in each first cavity 111. In actual processing, a plurality of first cavities 111 are usually spaced apart in the box body 11 of the dispenser box 1, and two first sensors 12 can be arranged in each first cavity 111. The provision of a plurality of first cavities 111 enables the dispenser box 1 to inject different types of washing media at the same time, and ensures that the first cavity 111 corresponding to each washing medium is independently detected and fed back, so as to replenish the washing medium to the first cavity 111 with insufficient remaining amount in a targeted manner. The provision of a plurality of first cavities 111 enables the clothing processing device 2 to meet the requirements of simultaneous filling and independent feedback of multiple washing media, thereby improving the user experience of the clothing processing device 2.

[0054] The following briefly describes the laundry processing device 2 according to the present invention.

[0055] The clothes processing device 2 according to the utility model includes the dispenser box 1 and the housing 21 in the above embodiment, wherein the housing 21 is formed with a second cavity 211 open to the outside, and the dispenser box 1 is suitable for being received in the second cavity 211. Specifically, the dispenser box 1 can be moved in the opening direction of the second cavity 211 to be drawn out of or pushed into the second cavity 211. Since the clothes processing device 2 is provided with the dispenser box 1 in the above embodiment, the clothes processing device 2 can monitor the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity 111 in real time during use, and give feedback and reminder when the remaining amount of the washing medium is lower than the minimum liquid level requirement, so as to facilitate timely filling of the washing medium. The monitoring accuracy is high and the feedback is rapid, which improves the user experience of the clothes processing device 2.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the clothing processing device 2 also includes a second sensor 22, which is arranged on the inner wall of the second cavity 211 and extends in the moving direction of the dispenser box 1. The second sensor 22 is connected to the control system of the clothing processing device 2 and is suitable for contacting the first sensor 12 when the dispenser box 1 is accommodated in the second cavity 211.

[0057] The clothes processing device 2 is also provided with a second sensor 22, which is used to cooperate with the first sensor 12 and receive the signal of the first sensor 12. Specifically, the second sensor 22 is provided on the inner wall of the second cavity 211 and is connected to the control system of the clothes processing device 2. When the dispenser box 1 is assembled to the second cavity 211, the second sensor 22 can contact and conduct with the first sensor 12. At this time, if the control system receives that the circuit formed between the two second sensors 22 and the two first sensors 12 is in a conducting state, it can be judged that the second section 122 of the first sensor 12 is in contact with the washing medium, that is, the washing medium in the first cavity 111 is higher than the minimum liquid level requirement; otherwise, it is judged that the washing medium is lower than the minimum liquid level requirement. The provision of the second sensor 22 can connect the first sensor 12 with the control system of the clothes processing device 2, and the connection can be realized only when the dispenser box 1 is accommodated in the second cavity 211, avoiding the feedback error caused by the direct connection between the dispenser box 1 and the control system.

[0058] The loop mentioned in the present invention can be understood as follows: when the washing medium is sufficient, the electrical signal can be transmitted in sequence among the control system, one of the second sensors 22, one of the first sensors 12, the washing medium, another of the first sensors 12, and another of the second sensors 22 and return to the control system again. In this state, the loop is connected; when the washing medium is less than the minimum liquid level, the electrical signal cannot complete the transmission of a complete loop, and in this state, the loop is not connected.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the second sensing member 22 includes a fixed section 221 and a mating section 222, the fixed section 221 is connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 21; the mating section 222 is constructed to protrude toward the dispenser box 1, and the mating section 222 is suitable for contacting the third section 123 of the first sensing member 12.

[0060] Specifically, the second sensing element 22 is provided with a fixed section 221 and a mating section 222 which are connected to each other, wherein the fixed section 221 can be connected and fixed to the inner wall of the second cavity 211 by means of fasteners or the like, so that the second sensing element 22 is fixed to the inner wall of the second cavity 211, thereby improving the stability of the assembly of the second sensing element 22; the mating section 222 protrudes toward the dispenser box 1, and when the dispenser box 1 is accommodated in the second cavity 211, it can contact with the third section 123 of the first sensing element 12, so that electrical signals can be transmitted between the first sensing element 12 and the control system of the clothing processing device 2, and the mating section 222 protrudes toward the dispenser box 1, which can make the contact between the second sensing element 22 and the first sensing element 12 closer, thereby improving the stability of signal transmission.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the matching section 222 is constructed as an arc section, a wavy section or a broken line section protruding toward the distributor box 1. During processing, the part of the matching section 222 protruding toward the distributor box 1 can be constructed as an arc section. The design of the arc section can make the matching section 222 have a certain deformation ability, and the arc protruding toward the distributor box 1 can be more closely matched with the first sensing element 12 on the distributor box 1, ensuring the stability of signal transmission. In addition, the matching section 222 can also be constructed as a wavy section or a broken line section, etc.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the clothing processing device 2 further includes a stopper 23, which is disposed on both sides of the matching segment 222 in the extension direction of the second sensing member 22 and abuts against the matching segment 222. After the second sensing member 22 is assembled with the inner wall of the second cavity 211, the clothing processing device 2 may further be provided with a stopper 23 on both sides of the second sensing member 22 in the extension direction to abut against the matching segment 222, so as to prevent the second sensing member 22 and the inner wall of the second cavity 211 from rotating relative to each other and causing the first sensing member 12 to be disengaged from the second sensing member 22.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the dispenser box 1 is also provided with a liquid injection port 114 and a valve 115, the liquid injection port 114 is connected to the first cavity 111 and is close to the open end of the second cavity 211; the valve 115 can selectively close the liquid injection port 114; wherein, the liquid injection port 114, the valve 115 and the first cavity 111 are constructed as a plurality of one-to-one correspondence.

[0064] Specifically, the dispenser box 1 is also provided with a liquid injection port 114, which connects the first cavity 111 with the outside, and the washing medium can be added to the first cavity 111 through the liquid injection port 114. The liquid injection port 114 is provided with a valve 115, and the valve 115 can open or close the liquid injection port 114. It should be noted that the position of the liquid injection port 114 is located on the dispenser box 1 and close to the open mouth of the second cavity 211. The position design of the liquid injection port 114 allows the dispenser box 1 to be filled with washing liquid without completely taking it out of the second cavity 211, which reduces the difficulty of filling the washing medium and makes the liquid filling operation more convenient.

[0065] In some embodiments, the second induction element 22 may be electrically connected to the control system of the laundry processing device 2 via a wire.

[0066] In some embodiments, the second sensing member 22 is not limited to a setting position, and can be directly opposite to the first sensing member 12 in the extension direction of the first sensing member 12, or can be set on the inner wall of the second cavity 211 away from the open mouth, but in this case, the third section 123 of the first sensing member 12 needs to be bent so that the end of the third section 123 is still directly opposite to the matching section 222 of the second sensing member 22. The specific selection can be made according to the actual situation.

[0067] In summary, the clothing processing device 2 is provided with a shell 21, and a second cavity 211 open to the outside is provided in the shell 21, and a second sensor 22 connected to the control system of the clothing processing device 2 is provided on the inner wall of the second cavity 211, and the second cavity 211 can accommodate the dispenser box 1, and a first cavity 111 for accommodating a washing medium is provided in the dispenser box 1, and at least two first sensors 12 spaced from each other are provided in the first cavity 111, and the third section 123 of each first sensor 12 passes through the inner wall of the box body 11 of the dispenser box 1 and protrudes toward the corresponding second sensor 22. When the dispenser box 1 is assembled to the second cavity 211, the second sensor 22 It can contact and conduct with the corresponding first sensing element 12. At this time, if the control system shows that at least two first sensing elements 12 are in a conducting state, that is, the ends of at least two first sensing elements 12 extending toward the bottom of the first cavity 111 are in contact with the washing medium respectively, so that at least two first sensing elements 12 are conducting, it can be judged that the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity 111 is higher than the minimum liquid level requirement; on the contrary, if the control system shows that at least two first sensing elements 12 are not conducting, it can be judged that the washing medium is lower than the minimum liquid level requirement, that is, the washing medium is insufficient, and a liquid shortage reminder is issued to facilitate timely replenishment of the washing medium and ensure the washing effect of the clothing processing device 2. The clothing processing device 2 of the utility model can monitor the remaining amount of the washing medium in the first cavity 111 in real time through the setting of the dispenser box 1, so as to timely feedback and remind when the remaining liquid is insufficient, and the monitoring accuracy and sensitivity are high, and the structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0068] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0069] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" or "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0070] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more.

[0071] In the description of the present invention, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include that the first and second features are directly in contact with each other, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0072] In the description of the present invention, a first feature “above”, “over” and “above” a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0073] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0074] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dispenser box for a laundry treatment device, characterized in that: include: A box body, wherein a first cavity for accommodating a washing medium is formed in the box body; A first sensing member, wherein the first sensing member is configured to be a plurality of members spaced apart from each other, and at least a portion of the plurality of first sensing members is disposed in the first cavity and extends toward the bottom of the first cavity; in At least two of the first sensing elements are suitable for contacting and conducting with the washing medium in the first cavity. When conducting, it is determined that the washing medium meets the minimum liquid level requirement; when not conducting, it is determined that the washing medium does not meet the minimum liquid level requirement.

2. The dispenser box for a laundry treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension portion extending toward the bottom of the first cavity is disposed in the box body, and the extension portion covers at least a portion of the outer circumference of the first sensing element.

3. The dispenser box for a laundry treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first induction element comprises: a first section, the first section being disposed within the extension portion; The second section is connected to one end of the first section, and the second section protrudes from the extension portion and extends toward the bottom of the first cavity.

4. The dispenser box for a laundry treatment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extension part and the box body are integrally formed, and the first section and the extension part are formed by in-mold injection molding.

5. The dispenser box for a laundry treatment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first sensing element further comprises: a third section, the third section being arranged at the other end of the first section, at least part of the third section protruding from the outer surface of the box body and being suitable for connecting with the control system of the laundry processing device; The cross-sectional area of ​​the third section is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first section.

6. The dispenser box for a laundry treatment device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A boss protruding away from the box body is arranged on the outer surface of the box body, and the end of the third section protrudes from the boss.

7. The dispenser box for a laundry treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first cavities spaced apart from each other are formed in the box body, and two first sensing elements are arranged in each of the first cavities.

8. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein a second cavity open to the outside is formed in the housing; A dispenser box, wherein the dispenser box is constructed as the dispenser box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and the dispenser box is suitable for being received in the second cavity.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: A second sensing member is arranged on the inner wall of the second cavity and extends in the moving direction of the dispenser box. The second sensing member is connected to the control system of the clothing processing device and is suitable for contacting the first sensing member when the dispenser box is accommodated in the second cavity.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second induction element comprises: a fixing section connected to an inner wall of the second cavity; The matching section is configured to protrude toward the dispenser box and is suitable for contacting the third section of the first induction member.

11. The clothes processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The matching section is configured to be an arc-shaped section, a wave-shaped section or a broken line section protruding toward the dispenser box.

12. The clothes processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The invention also includes: a limiting member, which is arranged on both sides of the matching section in the extending direction of the second sensing member and abuts against the matching section.

13. The clothes treating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The dispenser box is also provided with a liquid injection port and a valve, wherein the liquid injection port is connected to the first cavity and is close to the open opening of the second cavity; the valve can selectively close the liquid injection port; wherein The liquid injection port, the valve and the first cavity are configured in a one-to-one correspondence.

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