Water box assembly and washing machine
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420362859.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-02-27
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of washing machines, for example, to a water box assembly and a washing machine. Background Art
[0002] When washing clothes, the amount of water entering the washing machine is determined by the washing machine through the detection of the clothes in the washing chamber. However, when adding detergent, the user has to add it by himself, and the user depends on his feeling when adding detergent, which may cause the problem of using too much or too little. When the amount of detergent added does not match the washing amount of clothes and the water consumption, that is, the amount of detergent added is uneven, it may not only lead to poor washing results, but also damage the washing machine.
[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.
[0005] The disclosed embodiments provide a water box assembly and a washing machine, which can not only store and dispense cleaning products such as detergents, softeners, and care agents through a dispenser, but also control the amount of detergent dispensed in the dispenser by the water inlet volume of a water meter. This helps ensure that cleaning products such as detergents are added to the washing process at the correct time and stage, and are matched with the water volume, so as to achieve the best cleaning and care effects and enhance the user experience of the washing machine.
[0006] In some embodiments, the water box assembly, used in a washing machine, comprises:
[0007] The shell has at least a water inlet and a water outlet connected to each other.
[0008] A water meter is disposed in the shell and is connected to the water inlet of the shell;
[0009] A dispenser is disposed in the shell and is provided with a washing bottle, and the dispenser is connected to the water outlet of the shell;
[0010] The water meter is connected to the dispenser, and the amount of detergent put into the dispenser by the washing bottle is controlled by the water inlet of the water meter.
[0011] In some embodiments, the dispenser is formed with a mixing chamber, and the detergent in the washing bottle is put into the mixing chamber. After the detergent is mixed with the water flow, it flows out from the water outlet of the shell into the washing machine.
[0012] In some embodiments, the amount of detergent contained in the washing bottle is matched to the amount of water inlet measured by the water meter;
[0013] Among them, the detergent addition time is less than or equal to the water intake time.
[0014] In some embodiments, the dispenser is provided with one or more washing bottles, and the mouths of the washing bottles are inverted on the dispenser so that the detergent in the washing bottles flows into the dispenser.
[0015] In some embodiments, the water meter is provided with a water flow indicator light, which is used to indicate water inflow and water outage.
[0016] In some embodiments, the dispenser is provided with a flow indicator light, which is connected to the washing bottle and is used to indicate the remaining amount of detergent;
[0017] Among them, the flow indicator lights are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the washing bottles.
[0018] In some embodiments, the water box assembly further comprises:
[0019] The filter is arranged between the water meter and the dispenser, and the filter is connected to the water meter and / or the dispenser through a water pipe.
[0020] In some embodiments, the filter includes at least a granular mineral layer, an activated carbon layer, and a ceramic layer.
[0021] In some embodiments, the washing machine includes: the water box assembly provided in the aforementioned embodiments.
[0022] In some embodiments, the washing machine further comprises:
[0023] The machine body is provided with a washing chamber and a water inlet pipe for connecting to an external water source;
[0024] The water box assembly is arranged in the machine body, and the water inlet of the shell is connected to the water inlet pipe, and the water outlet of the shell is communicated with the washing chamber in the machine body.
[0025] The water box assembly and washing machine provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:
[0026] Not only can cleaning products such as detergent, softener, and care agent be stored and dispensed through the dispenser, but the amount of detergent dispensed in the dispenser is also controlled by the water inlet volume of the water meter. This helps ensure that detergents and other cleaning products are added to the laundry process at the correct time and stage, and matched with the water volume to achieve the best cleaning and care effects, thereby enhancing the user experience of the washing machine.
[0027] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:
[0029] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the water box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0030] Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of the water box assembly provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0031] Figure 3 It is another structural schematic diagram of the water box assembly provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] Reference numerals:
[0033] 10: housing; 101: water inlet; 102: water outlet;
[0034] 20: Water meter;
[0035] 30: Water flow indicator light;
[0036] 40: dispenser;
[0037] 50: washing bottle;
[0038] 60: flow indicator light;
[0039] 70: filter;
[0040] 80: Water pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0041] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.
[0042] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.
[0043] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0044] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0045] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.
[0046] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.
[0047] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.
[0048] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.
[0049] The water box assembly provided in this embodiment is an important component of the washing machine. It can not only store and put in cleaning products such as detergents, softeners, and care agents, but also based on its structural design, it helps to ensure that cleaning products such as detergents are added to the washing process at the correct time and stage, and matched with the water volume to achieve the best cleaning and care effects.
[0050] Combination Figures 1 to 3As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a water box assembly for a washing machine. The water box assembly is usually arranged on the top or front of the washing machine. The specific location depends on the structural design of the washing machine. The water box assembly is usually made of plastic or metal and has a certain durability and sealing performance to prevent detergent and other cleaning liquids from leaking or getting wet during storage.
[0051] The water box assembly includes: a shell 10, at least having a water inlet 101 and a water outlet 102 that are connected to each other, the water inlet 101 of the shell 10 is connected to the water inlet pipe of the washing machine, and the water inlet pipe is connected to an external water source; the water outlet 102 of the shell 10 is connected to the washing chamber of the washing machine, and the external water source flows in through the water inlet pipe, flows through the water box assembly, and then flows into the washing chamber from the water outlet 102 of the shell 10 to act on the clothes in the washing chamber. The water meter 20 is arranged in the housing 10 and is connected to the water inlet 101 of the housing 10; the water meter 20 is used to count the water intake of the washing machine and transmit signals to the washing machine for the control module of the washing machine to adjust and send instructions; the dispenser 40 is arranged in the housing 10 and is provided with a washing bottle 50, and the dispenser 40 is connected to the water outlet 102 of the housing 10; the washing bottle 50 contains detergent, the detergent is put into the dispenser 40, and is mixed with the water flowing into the dispenser 40, and the mixed washing liquid flows out from the water outlet 102 of the housing 10 into the washing chamber of the washing machine, acts on the clothes in the washing chamber, and cleans the clothes. Among them, the water meter 20 is connected to the dispenser 40, and the amount of detergent put into the dispenser 40 by the washing bottle 50 is controlled by the water intake of the water meter 20.
[0052] After the external water source flows into the washing machine from the water inlet pipe, it flows through the water inlet 101 of the housing 10, the water meter 20 and the dispenser 40 in sequence, and flows out from the water outlet 102 of the housing 10. The water volume counted by the water meter 20 is transmitted to the control module of the washing machine, and the control module controls the amount of detergent dispensed in the washing bottle 50 according to the water volume, so as to avoid excessive or insufficient amount of detergent being dispensed, which affects the washing effect of the clothes.
[0053] In this embodiment, the water inlet and the water outlet 102 of the housing 10 are arranged on the same side. The water meter 20 and the dispenser 40 are both arranged in the housing 10, and the water meter 20 and the dispenser 40 are connected through the water pipe 80. The water meter 20 and the dispenser 40 are arranged side by side, so that the water meter 20 is connected to the water inlet, and the dispenser 40 is connected to the water outlet 102.
[0054] By using the water box assembly provided in this embodiment, not only can cleaning products such as detergents, softeners, and care agents be stored and dispensed through the dispenser 40, but the amount of detergent dispensed in the dispenser 40 is controlled by the water inlet volume of the water meter 20. This helps to ensure that cleaning products such as detergents are added to the laundry process at the correct time and stage, and are matched with the water volume to achieve the best cleaning and care effects.
[0055] Optionally, the dispenser 40 is formed with a mixing chamber, and the detergent in the washing bottle 50 is put into the mixing chamber. After the detergent is mixed with the water flow, it flows out from the water outlet 102 of the shell 10 into the washing machine.
[0056] Water flows into the mixing chamber, and the detergent in the washing bottle 50 is put into the mixing chamber. The water and the detergent are mixed in the mixing chamber, and the mixing uniformity of the water and the detergent is improved under the action of the continuous injection and impact of the water flow. The mixed washing liquid flows out from the water outlet 102 of the housing 10 into the washing chamber of the washing machine, and acts on the clothes in the washing chamber to clean the clothes.
[0057] The dispenser 40 is provided with at least a detergent inlet connected to the washing bottle 50 , a water pipe inlet connected to the water pipe, and an external port communicated with the water outlet 102 of the housing 10 .
[0058] Optionally, the dispenser 40 is provided with one or more washing bottles 50 , and the mouths of the washing bottles 50 are inverted on the dispenser 40 so that the detergent in the washing bottles 50 flows into the dispenser 40 .
[0059] The dispenser 40 may be provided with a plurality of washing bottles 50, and different washing bottles 50 may contain different cleaning agents, such as detergent, softener, and care agent. The plurality of washing bottles 50 are arranged side by side on the dispenser 40. The washing bottles 50 are located above the dispenser 40, and the mouths of the washing bottles 50 are inverted on the dispenser 40 and communicated with the detergent inlet of the dispenser 40, so that the cleaning agents in the washing bottles 50 automatically flow out into the mixing chamber of the dispenser 40.
[0060] It should be noted that a valve assembly is provided at the mouth of the washing bottle 50 so that the outflow of the detergent in the washing bottle 50 is controlled by the water inflow of the water meter 20 .
[0061] The drawings of this embodiment provide a structure of two washing bottles 50 .
[0062] Optionally, the amount of detergent contained in the washing bottle 50 is matched with the water inflow of the water meter 20; wherein, the detergent delivery time is less than or equal to the water inflow time.
[0063] The amount of detergent added is matched with the amount of water inflow counted by the water meter 20, so that it can be avoided that the amount of detergent used is too much or too little, which affects the washing effect of clothes.
[0064] In addition, the time node of starting to put in the detergent is later than the time node of water inlet, which can be understood as first adding water and then putting in the detergent. In addition, the time node of ending the detergent putting in is preferably later than the time node of stopping water inlet, which can be understood as first stopping putting in the detergent and then stopping water inlet. In this way, not only can excessive putting in of the detergent be avoided, but also the detergent can be flushed when the water is injected into the mixing chamber of the dispenser 40 so as to be fully mixed with the detergent and improve the washing effect on the clothes.
[0065] The detergent addition time is less than or equal to the water intake time. In this way, excessive detergent addition can be avoided, which not only saves detergent usage, but also avoids unclean rinsing of clothes due to excessive detergent and detergent remaining on clothes.
[0066] Optionally, the water meter 20 is provided with a water flow indicator light 30, and the water flow indicator light 30 is used to prompt water inflow and water outage.
[0067] The water flow indicator light 30 is a lamp used to indicate the water flow state or the working condition of the water meter 20. The water flow indicator light 30 provided in this embodiment is used to remind the user whether the current stage is the water inflow stage or the water outage stage.
[0068] The water flow indicator light 30 can indicate the state of the water flow by changing the color, or by changing the light on and off.
[0069] The water flow indicator light 30 allows people to more clearly understand the water usage situation and can conveniently indicate the water status, such as whether the water flow is normal.
[0070] In practical applications, the water flow indicator light 30 can be selected from one of a charging type water flow indicator light 30 , a water temperature sensing type water flow indicator light 30 , or a water pressure sensing type water flow indicator light 30 .
[0071] Among them, the rechargeable water flow indicator light 30 has a built-in battery and can be powered by charging without connecting to an external power source. It is easy to install and use, can automatically sense the flow of water, and indicate the water flow status through color changes. In addition to being able to indicate the water flow status, the water temperature sensing water flow indicator light 30 can also indicate the water temperature through color changes. When the water temperature reaches a certain level, the water temperature sensing water flow indicator light 30 will automatically change color to remind the water temperature. The water pressure sensing water flow indicator light 30 can sense the water pressure and indicate the water flow status through color changes. If the water pressure is insufficient, the water pressure sensing water flow indicator light 30 will issue a warning to remind you to check the water pressure.
[0072] Optionally, the dispenser 40 is provided with a flow indicator light 60 , which is connected to the washing bottle 50 and is used to indicate the remaining amount of detergent; wherein the flow indicator light 60 and the washing bottle 50 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0073] The flow indicator light 60 in this embodiment can be used to display the remaining amount or usage of the detergent in the washing bottle 50 to ensure timely replenishment or replacement. The flow indicator light 60 detects the remaining amount or liquid level of the detergent through a sensor, and then informs the user of the usage status of the detergent through light or digital display.
[0074] The flow indicator lights 60 correspond to the washing bottles 50 one by one, that is, each washing bottle 50 corresponds to a flow indicator light 60. The flow indicator lights 60 can detect the remaining amount or liquid level of the detergent in the corresponding washing bottle 50 in real time and provide immediate feedback so that the amount of detergent used matches the amount of water entering. In addition, when the remaining amount of detergent is lower than a preset threshold, the flow indicator light 60 will send a warning signal to remind the user to replenish it in time or take other necessary measures to prevent the washing effect from being affected.
[0075] Optionally, the water box assembly further includes: a filter 70, which is disposed between the water meter 20 and the dispenser 40, and the filter 70 is connected to the water meter 20 and / or the dispenser 40 through a water pipe.
[0076] In this embodiment, the water injected into the dispenser 40 is filtered through the filter 70 to avoid poor water quality, which may affect the washing effect of the clothes and even affect the service life of the washing machine.
[0077] The filter 70 in this embodiment is directly arranged on the water outlet side of the water meter 20. After the water flowing out of the water meter 20 passes through the filter 70, impurities and dirt in the water are filtered out by the filter 70 and then injected into the dispenser 40 through the water pipe.
[0078] Optionally, the filter 70 is detachably connected to the water meter 20 and the dispenser 40 so that the filter 70 can be removed for cleaning, maintenance and replacement.
[0079] Optionally, the filter 70 includes at least a ore particle layer, an activated carbon layer and a ceramic layer.
[0080] The filter 70 filters larger impurities and suspended solids through the ore particle layer, and the gaps formed between the ore particles can intercept and capture these impurities, thereby purifying the fluid. The ore particle layer can also provide a certain filtering area to improve the filtering efficiency.
[0081] The activated carbon layer is mainly used to adsorb harmful substances such as organic matter, chlorine, odor, etc. in the fluid. Activated carbon has a high adsorption capacity and can effectively remove these pollutants and improve the quality of the fluid. The activated carbon layer is usually located after the ore particle layer to further purify the fluid.
[0082] Ceramic layers are usually used to filter smaller particles and microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, etc. Ceramic materials have high filtering accuracy and corrosion resistance, which can ensure the purity and safety of the fluid. The ceramic layer can further remove impurities in the fluid and provide a higher quality filtering effect.
[0083] The filter 70 provided in this embodiment filters the incoming water of the washing machine layer by layer through the mineral particle layer, the activated carbon layer and the ceramic layer to remove impurities or harmful substances in the water flow to protect the normal operation of the washing machine and ensure the washing effect of the clothes.
[0084] The present disclosure provides a washing machine, including the water box assembly provided in the above embodiment. The water box assembly is used in the washing machine, and the water box assembly is usually arranged on the top or front of the washing machine. The specific position depends on the structural design of the washing machine. The water box assembly is usually made of plastic or metal, and has a certain durability and sealing performance to prevent detergent and other cleaning liquids from leaking or getting wet during storage.
[0085] The water box assembly includes a shell 10, which has at least a water inlet 101 and a water outlet 102 that are connected to each other. The water inlet 101 of the shell 10 is connected to the water inlet pipe of the washing machine, and the water inlet pipe is connected to an external water source; the water outlet 102 of the shell 10 is connected to the washing chamber of the washing machine. The external water source flows in through the water inlet pipe, flows through the water box assembly, and then flows into the washing chamber from the water outlet 102 of the shell 10 to act on the clothes in the washing chamber. The water meter 20 is arranged in the housing 10 and is connected to the water inlet 101 of the housing 10; the water meter 20 is used to count the water intake of the washing machine and transmit signals to the washing machine for the control module of the washing machine to adjust and send instructions; the dispenser 40 is arranged in the housing 10 and is provided with a washing bottle 50, and the dispenser 40 is connected to the water outlet 102 of the housing 10; the washing bottle 50 contains detergent, the detergent is put into the dispenser 40, and is mixed with the water flowing into the dispenser 40, and the mixed washing liquid flows out from the water outlet 102 of the housing 10 into the washing chamber of the washing machine, acts on the clothes in the washing chamber, and cleans the clothes. Among them, the water meter 20 is connected to the dispenser 40, and the amount of detergent put into the dispenser 40 by the washing bottle 50 is controlled by the water intake of the water meter 20.
[0086] The washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can not only store and dispense cleaning products such as detergents, softeners, and care agents through the dispenser 40, but also the amount of detergent dispensed in the dispenser 40 is controlled by the water inlet volume of the water meter 20. This helps to ensure that cleaning products such as detergents are added to the washing process at the correct time and stage, and are matched with the water volume to achieve the best cleaning and care effects, thereby improving the user experience of the washing machine.
[0087] Optionally, the washing machine also includes a body, which is provided with a washing chamber and a water inlet pipe for an external water source; wherein the water box assembly is arranged in the body, and the water inlet 101 of the shell 10 is connected to the water inlet pipe, and the water outlet 102 of the shell 10 is connected to the washing chamber in the body.
[0088] The washing chamber of a washing machine is a space for placing and washing clothes. The side walls of the washing chamber are generally made of soft materials and designs to reduce wear and damage to the clothes.
[0089] After the external water source flows in from the water inlet pipe of the washing machine, it flows through the water inlet 101 of the housing 10, the water meter 20 and the dispenser 40 in sequence, and flows out from the water outlet 102 of the housing 10 into the washing chamber. The amount of water inflow counted by the water meter 20 is transmitted to the control module of the washing machine, and the control module controls the amount of detergent in the washing bottle 50 according to the amount of water inflow to avoid excessive or insufficient amount of detergent, which affects the washing effect of the clothes. After the water inflow and the detergent are mixed in the dispenser 40, they flow out into the washing chamber and act on the washed clothes in the washing chamber to wash the clothes.
[0090] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A water box assembly for a washing machine, characterized in that: include: The shell has at least a water inlet and a water outlet connected to each other. A water meter is disposed in the shell and is connected to the water inlet of the shell; A dispenser is disposed in the shell and is provided with a washing bottle, and the dispenser is connected to the water outlet of the shell; The water meter is connected to the dispenser, and the amount of detergent put into the dispenser by the washing bottle is controlled by the water inlet of the water meter.
2. The water box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispenser is formed with a mixing chamber, and the detergent in the washing bottle is put into the mixing chamber. After the detergent is mixed with the water flow, it flows out from the water outlet of the shell into the washing machine.
3. The water box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The amount of detergent in the washing bottle should match the water flow rate of the water meter; Among them, the detergent addition time is less than or equal to the water intake time.
4. The water box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispenser is provided with one or more washing bottles, the bottle mouths of which are inverted on the dispenser so that the detergent in the washing bottle flows into the dispenser.
5. The water box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water meter is equipped with a water flow indicator light, which is used to indicate water inflow and outage.
6. The water box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispenser is equipped with a flow indicator light, which is connected to the washing bottle to indicate the remaining amount of detergent; Among them, the flow indicator lights are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the washing bottles.
7. The water box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The filter is arranged between the water meter and the dispenser, and the filter is connected to the water meter and / or the dispenser through a water pipe.
8. The water box assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The filter comprises at least a ore particle layer, an activated carbon layer and a ceramic layer.
9. A washing machine, characterized in that: Comprising the water box assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.
10. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: The machine body is provided with a washing chamber and a water inlet pipe for connecting to an external water source; The water box assembly is arranged in the machine body, and the water inlet of the shell is connected to the water inlet pipe, and the water outlet of the shell is communicated with the washing chamber in the machine body.