Additive feeding device and clothes processing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an additive putting device and a clothes processing device, belongs to the technical field of clothes additive putting, and solves the problem that the number of switch elements in the prior art is small, so that the number of identified additive types is small. The triggering pieces are in one-to-one correspondence with the switch elements, each triggering piece corresponds to one guide surface, the two adjacent triggering pieces are separated by the guide surface, and the guide surface has two types, namely a first guide surface and a second guide surface; the rotation angle of the trigger piece when the trigger piece moves along the first guide face is not smaller than the rated angle of the trigger piece enabling the switch element to act, and the switch state of the switch element forms a first signal. The rotation angle of the trigger piece when moving along the second guide face is smaller than the rated angle of the trigger piece enabling the switch element to act, the switch state of the switch element forms a second signal, and the guide face is selected from the first guide face and the second guide face.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clothing additive delivery, in particular to an additive delivery device and a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] As the functions of washing machines increase, washing machines can automatically dispense detergents, stain removers, color protectants, softeners and other clothing treatment agents. The existing additive dispensing device can automatically identify the identity mark of the installed liquid storage box, thereby achieving the purpose of identifying the type of additives contained in the liquid storage box, and automatically identifying and determining the category of additives in the installed liquid storage box.

[0003] For example, the prior art CN115323724A discloses an additive delivery device, which has a plug-in slot for installing a liquid storage box, and a corresponding intelligent identification component for identifying the type of additive in the liquid storage box is arranged in the plug-in slot, and a guide identification part with a set guide track is arranged on the liquid storage box, and the number, position, and track shape of the guide identification part arranged on the liquid storage box correspond to the type of additive stored in the liquid storage box. The intelligent identification component includes: a wiring terminal, including a first wiring terminal and a second wiring terminal connected to the detection circuit; an elastic pusher, including a conductive element that is electrically connected between the first wiring terminal and the second wiring terminal under normal conditions; a rotating swinging member, when the liquid storage box is inserted into the plug-in slot, can swing along the set guide track of the guide identification part on the liquid storage box and push the elastic pusher at the corresponding position, so that the conductive element is disconnected from the wiring terminal to achieve signal recognition; based on the signal information of the wiring terminal disconnected from each conductive element, the type of additive in the liquid storage box is determined, so as to achieve accurate identification of the type of additive in the liquid storage box. In this prior art, the liquid storage box is inserted into the plug-in slot to realize signal recognition, and the conductive element needs to be disconnected from the wiring terminal to generate a corresponding signal, and the signal needs to be combined with the position, number, and trajectory shape of the guide identification part to indicate the type of additive stored in the liquid storage box. If the conductive element is not disconnected from the wiring terminal, no signal can be generated. As a result, when the additive delivery device recognizes multiple types of additives, if the number of guide identification parts is small, it needs to combine multiple factors, otherwise the types of additives that can be recognized are relatively small. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an additive dispensing device to solve the problem in the prior art that a small number of switch elements leads to a small number of identified additive types, and to identify more additive types with fewer switch elements.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: an additive delivery device, comprising a mounting portion, a liquid storage container for storing additives and an identification switch assembly for identifying the type of additives, the liquid storage container is detachably connected to the mounting portion, the identification switch assembly comprises a switch element and a trigger member that can rotatably trigger the switch element, at least two switch elements are provided, and the trigger members correspond to the switch elements one by one, the liquid storage container is provided with a guide surface for guiding the rotation of the trigger member, each trigger member corresponds to a guide surface, and two adjacent trigger members are separated by the guide surface, and there are two types of guide surfaces, one is a first guide surface, when the trigger member moves along the first guide surface, the rotation angle is not less than the rated angle of the trigger member to cause the switch element to operate and the switch state of the switch element forms a first signal, and the other is a second guide surface, when the trigger member moves along the second guide surface, the rotation angle is less than the rated angle of the trigger member to cause the switch element to operate and the switch state of the switch element forms a second signal, and the guide surface is set one by one from the first guide surface and the second guide surface, and after the liquid storage containers for different additives are installed, the type of the additive is identified by forming different combinations of the first signal and the second signal.

[0006] After adopting the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages: when a liquid storage container is assembled to the mounting portion, the guide surface will push the trigger member to move along the guide surface, causing the trigger member to rotate a certain angle, thereby causing the switch element to operate to form a first signal, or causing the switch element to not operate to form a second signal. Due to the different guide surfaces, the trigger member will rotate at different angles to form different signals, namely the first signal and the second signal. The identification switch component can identify two types of signals, and can identify more types of additives by coordinating any one or combination of the position and quantity of the signal. Compared with the prior art, fewer switch elements are set, and more types of additives can be identified, which is conducive to reducing production costs, improving user experience, facilitating quick and accurate determination of the type of additive, and facilitating accurate delivery of the required additives, thereby improving delivery accuracy.

[0007] The guide surface on the liquid storage container enables the trigger to move and rotate along the set path, ensuring that the trigger can accurately convert the state of the switch element into a corresponding signal, thereby improving the accuracy of recognition. The user only needs to install different types of liquid storage containers on the mounting portion as required, and the corresponding additives can be automatically identified and put in, which simplifies the operation steps and reduces the difficulty of operation. The number of switch elements can be set to two, three, four, five, etc., and the number of switch elements can be determined according to actual needs, but at least two switch elements are set. In addition, since each trigger corresponds to a guide surface, it is ensured that each trigger is affected by the guide surface when the liquid storage container is installed, and a tactile feedback can be provided to the user, so that the user can more clearly feel the installation of the liquid storage container in place, thereby improving the user's experience. The two adjacent triggers are separated by the guide surface, and the movement between the two adjacent triggers is relatively independent and unaffected, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the trigger action. And each trigger corresponds to a guide surface, which has a limiting effect on the trigger, so that the trigger is always in contact with the liquid storage container, avoiding the problem that the trigger is separated from the liquid storage container and the signal cannot be accurately recognized when the liquid storage container is installed.

[0008] Furthermore, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are both inclined surfaces inclined relative to the installation direction of the liquid storage container, the inclination angle of the first guide surface is equal to the inclination angle of the second guide surface, and the length of the first guide surface is greater than the length of the second guide surface; adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, since the length of the first guide surface is relatively large, the trigger will rotate a larger angle, which is not less than the rated angle at which the trigger causes the switch element to operate, and the switch element operates to generate a first signal; the length of the second guide surface is relatively small, and the trigger will rotate a smaller angle, which is less than the rated angle at which the trigger causes the switch element to operate, and the switch element does not operate to generate a second signal. The guide surface is set as an inclined surface, the structure is simpler, which is conducive to reducing manufacturing costs, and the inclined surface is used to guide the rotation of the trigger, so that the movement trajectory of the trigger is clearer and the movement is smoother, which is conducive to improving the stability of the additive delivery device.

[0009] Alternatively, the length of the first guide surface is equal to the length of the second guide surface and the inclination angle of the first guide surface is greater than the inclination angle of the second guide surface. With the above technical solution, since the inclination angle of the first guide surface is larger, the trigger member will rotate a larger angle, which is not less than the rated angle at which the trigger member actuates the switch element, and the switch element actuates to generate a first signal; the inclination angle of the second guide surface is smaller, the trigger member will rotate a smaller angle, which is less than the rated angle at which the trigger member actuates the switch element, and the switch element does not actuate to generate a second signal. By adjusting the inclination angle of the guide surface, two signals can be generated, and processing is more convenient.

[0010] Furthermore, the first guide surface and / or the second guide surface is a smooth curved surface. The above technical solution is used to reduce the friction between the trigger and the guide surface, improve the recognition efficiency and recognition accuracy, ensure that the user can install and remove the liquid storage container smoothly, and ensure that the user can use it more easily and labor-savingly.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer wall of the liquid storage container is provided with a groove, the groove corresponds to the trigger member one by one, and the first guide surface and the second guide surface are selectively provided on the side wall of the groove. With the above technical solution, the guide surface is formed by the groove, which is simple to shape and easy to implement, and can achieve a good guiding effect, so that the space of the outer wall of the liquid storage container is effectively utilized, which is conducive to a more compact structure of the additive delivery device.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer wall of the liquid storage container is provided with convex ribs, which correspond to the triggering member one by one, and the first guide surface and the second guide surface are selectively provided on the side wall of the convex ribs. With the above technical solution, the guide surface is formed by the convex ribs, which is beneficial to increase the structural strength of the guide surface, making it more stable and not easy to deform, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of identifying the type of additives. The convex ribs can also reduce the accumulation of impurities, facilitate cleaning, and help ensure the stability of the movement of the triggering member.

[0013] Furthermore, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are integrally formed on the outer wall of the liquid storage container; by adopting the aforementioned technical solution, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are integrally formed, thereby avoiding identification errors caused by assembly errors or loose assembly, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy of identifying the types of additives, reducing the number of components and assembly steps, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process, and is beneficial to reducing manufacturing costs. The integral molding can also enhance the structural strength of the liquid storage container, which is beneficial to extending the service life.

[0014] Alternatively, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged on a guide block, and the guide block is detachably connected to the outer wall of the liquid storage container. With the above technical solution, by using the guide block, the guide surface can be replaced or adjusted as needed to meet the identification requirements of different additives, which has greater flexibility and is convenient for users to adjust according to actual conditions. The guide block is detachably connected to the outer wall of the liquid storage container, which is convenient for cleaning and replacement, and is also convenient for batch production of the same liquid storage container and reproducing different guide blocks, reducing the manufacturing cost of a single device. The shape, size and position of the guide surface can be adjusted according to different needs, which is convenient for application to various types of equipment and can provide greater flexibility.

[0015] Furthermore, the identification switch assembly also includes a transmission member, one end of the transmission member faces the switch element, and the other end of the transmission member faces the trigger member. The transmission member has a tendency to stay away from the switch element. The trigger member includes a force-bearing portion that contacts the first guide surface or the second guide surface, a transition portion that is rotatably connected to the mounting portion, and a transmission portion that abuts against the transmission member. The force-bearing portion and the transmission portion are located on both sides of the transition portion to form a lever. Using the aforementioned technical solution, the transmission member connects the trigger member and the switch element, and converts the rotational motion of the trigger member into linear motion. When the liquid storage container is inserted into the mounting portion, the rotational motion of the trigger member drives the transmission member to approach the switch element, ensuring that the switch element can be automatically triggered to form a signal without manual intervention, thereby improving the degree of automation of the operation and improving the user experience. The force-bearing portion and the transmission portion are located on both sides of the transition portion to form a lever, which can generate a large force to drive the transmission portion to push the transmission member to move, thereby ensuring the accurate triggering of the switch element.

[0016] Furthermore, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged on the top surface of the liquid storage container, the identification switch assembly is located above the liquid storage container, and the force-bearing part extends vertically downward to interact with the first guide surface or the second guide surface. The aforementioned technical solution is adopted to reduce the contact area between the force-bearing part and the first guide surface or the second guide surface, which is conducive to reducing the friction between them. The force-bearing part transmits the force to the adapter part and the transmission part to the transmission member, thereby ensuring that the identification switch assembly accurately identifies the type of additive. At the same time, the identification switch assembly is located above the liquid storage container, which is convenient for the wiring installation of the detection circuit, simplifies the circuit, and is more secure.

[0017] Furthermore, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged side by side at the inner end of the liquid storage container. The above technical solution is beneficial to the volume of the liquid storage container, reduces the occupied space, and facilitates the installation of the liquid storage container to the installation part. The first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged side by side, which ensures that the identification switch component can more accurately identify the type of additive, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy and reliability of identification.

[0018] The utility model also provides a clothing processing device, which is equipped with an additive delivery device according to any of the above technical solutions. After the liquid storage containers of different additives are installed, the switch element forms a first signal or a second signal, and the type of additive is identified by different combinations of the first signal and the second signal. With the above technical solution, the clothing processing device can automatically identify and deliver the required additives, avoiding human operation errors and inconveniences, improving the degree of automation of the operation, making it easier to use, simplifying the operation process, and improving the efficiency of clothing processing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of an additive delivery device of the utility model (I);

[0021] Figure 2 (ii) for the device for dispensing additives;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments.

[0024] The terms "first", "second", etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of the present utility model are used to distinguish similar objects, rather than to describe a specific order or sequence. Even if "second" is used to distinguish before a certain technical feature, it does not necessarily indicate that it has "first". It should be understood that in the present utility model, "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. It should be understood that in the present utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, X and / or Y can represent: X exists alone, X and Y exist at the same time, and Y exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. "Contains X, Y and Z", "Contains X, Y, Z" means that X, Y, and Z are all included, "Contains X, Y or Z" means that one of X, Y, and Z is included, and "Contains X, Y and / or Z" means that any one, any two, or three of X, Y, and Z are included.

[0025] The following specific embodiments are used to describe the technical solution of the utility model in detail. The following specific embodiments can be combined or replaced with each other according to actual conditions, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described in detail in some embodiments.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the utility model provides an additive delivery device, including a mounting portion 1, a liquid storage container 2 for storing additives, and an identification switch assembly for identifying the type of additives. The liquid storage container 2 is detachably connected to the mounting portion 1. The identification switch assembly includes a switch element 31 and a trigger member 32 that can rotatably trigger the switch element 31. Two switch elements 31 are provided, and the trigger members 32 correspond to the switch elements 31 one by one. A guide surface for guiding the rotation of the trigger member 32 is provided on the liquid storage container 2. Each trigger member 32 corresponds to a guide surface. Two adjacent trigger members 32 are separated by the guide surface. There are two types of guide surfaces, one of which is a first guide surface. The trigger member 32 rotates along the first guide surface 21 when it moves along the first guide surface 21 at an angle not less than the rated angle at which the trigger member 32 actuates the switch element 31 and causes the switch state of the switch element 31 to form a first signal. The other is the second guide surface 22. The trigger member 32 rotates along the second guide surface 22 at an angle less than the rated angle at which the trigger member 32 actuates the switch element 31 and causes the switch state of the switch element 31 to form a second signal. The guide surface is set one of the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22. After the liquid storage containers 2 with different additives are installed, the types of additives are identified by forming different combinations of the first signal and the second signal.

[0027] When a liquid storage container 2 is assembled on the mounting portion 1, the guide surface will push the trigger member 32 to move along the guide surface, so that the trigger member 32 rotates a certain angle, so that the switch element 31 is actuated to form a first signal, or the switch element 31 is inactive to form a second signal. Due to the different guide surfaces, the trigger member 32 will rotate at different angles to form different signals, namely the first signal and the second signal. The identification switch assembly can identify two types of signals, and can identify more types of additives by coordinating any one or combination of the position and quantity of the signal. Compared with the prior art, fewer switch elements 31 are set, which can identify more types of additives, which is conducive to reducing production costs and improving the user's experience. In addition, since each trigger member 32 corresponds to a guide surface, it is ensured that each trigger member 32 will be affected by the guide surface when the liquid storage container 2 is installed, and a tactile feedback can be provided to the user, so that the user can more clearly feel the installation of the liquid storage container 2 in place, thereby improving the user's experience. The two adjacent trigger members 32 are separated by the guide surface, and the movement between the two adjacent trigger members 32 is relatively independent and unaffected, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the trigger action. Each trigger member 32 corresponds to a guide surface, which has a limiting effect on the trigger member 32, so that the trigger member 32 is always in contact with the liquid storage container 2, avoiding the problem that the trigger member 32 is separated from the liquid storage container 2 and the liquid storage container 2 cannot accurately identify the signal when it is installed.

[0028] In this embodiment, two switch elements 31 are set to correspond to the trigger member 32 one by one. The trigger member 32 corresponds to two guide surfaces. The guide surface is set one by one from the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22. By using different combinations of the first signal and the second signal to identify the type of additive, four combinations can be formed to identify four different types of additives.

[0029] Specifically, in one embodiment, both guide surfaces are set as the first guide surface 21, forming two identical first signals, indicating that the first additive is stored in the liquid storage container 2;

[0030] In another embodiment, both guide surfaces are configured as second guide surfaces 22, forming two identical second signals, indicating that the second additive is stored in the liquid storage container 2;

[0031] In another embodiment, the first guide surface is set as the first guide surface 21 to form a first signal, and the other guide surface is set as the second guide surface 22 to form a second signal, indicating that the third additive is stored in the liquid storage container 2;

[0032] In another embodiment, the first guide surface is set as the second guide surface 22 to form a second signal, and the other guide surface is set as the first guide surface 21 to form a first signal, indicating that a fourth additive is stored in the liquid storage container 2.

[0033] According to the above-mentioned different signal combinations, it is possible to determine what kind of additive is in the installed liquid storage container 2, which is convenient for quickly and accurately determining the type of additive, and is conducive to accurately delivering the required additive, thereby improving the accuracy of delivery.

[0034] The guide surface on the liquid storage container 2 enables the trigger member 32 to move and rotate along a set path, ensuring that the trigger member 32 can accurately convert the state of the switch element 31 into a corresponding signal, thereby improving the accuracy of recognition. The user only needs to install different types of liquid storage containers 2 on the mounting portion 1 as required, and the corresponding additives can be automatically identified and added, which simplifies the operation steps and reduces the difficulty of operation.

[0035] It can be understood that the number of the switch elements 31 can also be three, four, five, etc. The number of the switch elements 31 can be determined according to actual needs, but at least two switch elements 31 are set.

[0036] In order to realize that when the trigger member 32 moves along the two guide surfaces, two signals can be generated. In one embodiment, the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are both inclined surfaces inclined relative to the installation direction of the liquid storage container 2. The inclination angle of the first guide surface 21 is equal to the inclination angle of the second guide surface 22, and the length of the first guide surface 21 is greater than the length of the second guide surface 22. The two guide surfaces have the same inclination angle. Since the length of the first guide surface 21 is larger, the trigger member 32 will rotate a larger angle, which is not less than the rated angle at which the trigger member 32 causes the switch element 31 to operate, and the switch element 31 operates to generate the first signal; the length of the second guide surface 22 is smaller, and the trigger member 32 will rotate a smaller angle, which is less than the rated angle at which the trigger member 32 causes the switch element 31 to operate, and the switch element 31 does not operate to generate the second signal. The guide surface is set as an inclined surface, the structure is simpler, which is conducive to reducing the manufacturing cost, and the inclined surface is used to guide the rotation of the trigger member 32, so that the movement trajectory of the trigger member 32 is clearer and the movement is smoother, which is conducive to improving the stability of the additive delivery device.

[0037] In another embodiment, the length of the first guide surface 21 is equal to the length of the second guide surface 22 and the inclination angle of the first guide surface 21 is greater than the inclination angle of the second guide surface 22. The two guide surfaces have the same length. Since the inclination angle of the first guide surface 21 is larger, the trigger member 32 will rotate a larger angle, which is not less than the rated angle at which the trigger member 32 actuates the switch element 31, and the switch element 31 actuates to generate a first signal; the inclination angle of the second guide surface 22 is smaller, and the trigger member 32 will rotate a smaller angle, which is less than the rated angle at which the trigger member 32 actuates the switch element 31, and the switch element 31 does not actuate to generate a second signal. By adjusting the inclination angle of the guide surface, two signals can be formed, and processing is more convenient.

[0038] It is understandable that the inclination angle of the first guide surface 21 can also be smaller than the inclination angle of the second guide surface 22, but the length is large enough to allow the trigger member 32 to rotate along the first guide surface 21 and activate the switch element 31. The length of the second guide surface 22 is smaller, and although the inclination angle is larger, the trigger member 32 moves along the second guide surface 21 and rotates, which is not enough to activate the switch element 31.

[0039] In order to ensure that the rotation trajectory of the trigger member 32 is smoother, in one embodiment, the first guide surface 21 is a smooth curved surface, which is beneficial to reduce the friction between the trigger member 32 and the first guide surface 21, and is beneficial to improve the recognition efficiency and recognition accuracy, ensuring that the user can install and remove the liquid storage container 2 smoothly, and ensuring that the user can use it more easily and labor-saving.

[0040] In one embodiment, the second guide surface 22 is configured as a smooth curved surface. It can be understood that the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 can be configured as smooth curved surfaces at the same time or individually as smooth curved surfaces.

[0041] In order to facilitate the formation of the guide surface, in one embodiment, the outer wall of the liquid storage container 2 is provided with a groove 23, the groove 23 corresponds to the trigger member 32 one by one, and the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are selectively provided on the side wall of the groove 23. The guide surface is formed by the groove 23, which is simple to form and easy to realize, and can achieve a good guiding effect, so that the space of the outer wall of the liquid storage container 2 is effectively utilized, which is conducive to a more compact structure of the additive delivery device.

[0042] In another embodiment, the outer wall of the liquid storage container 2 is provided with a convex rib 24, the convex rib 24 corresponds to the trigger member 32 one by one, and the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are selectively provided on the side wall of the convex rib 24. The guide surface is formed by the convex rib 24, which is beneficial to increase the structural strength of the guide surface, making it more stable and not easy to deform, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of identifying the type of additives. The convex rib 24 can also reduce the accumulation of impurities, facilitate cleaning, and help ensure the stability of the movement of the trigger member 32.

[0043] In order to facilitate the manufacture of the liquid storage container 2, in one embodiment, the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are integrally formed on the outer wall of the liquid storage container 2. The first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are integrally formed, which avoids identification errors caused by assembly errors or loose assembly, is conducive to improving the accuracy of identifying the type of additives, reduces the number of components and assembly steps, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process, and is conducive to reducing manufacturing costs. The integral molding can also enhance the structural strength of the liquid storage container 2, which is conducive to extending the service life.

[0044] In another embodiment, the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are provided on a guide block, and the guide block is detachably connected to the outer wall of the liquid storage container 2. By using the guide block, the guide surface can be replaced or adjusted as needed to meet the identification requirements of different additives, which has greater flexibility and is convenient for users to adjust according to actual conditions. The guide block is detachably connected to the outer wall of the liquid storage container 2, which is convenient for cleaning and replacement, and is also convenient for batches of the same liquid storage containers to reproduce different guide blocks, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of a single device. The shape, size and position of the guide surface can be adjusted according to different needs, which is convenient for application to various types of equipment and can provide greater flexibility.

[0045] In one embodiment, the identification switch assembly further includes a transmission member 33, one end of the transmission member 33 faces the switch element 31, and the other end of the transmission member 33 faces the trigger member 32. The transmission member 33 has a tendency to stay away from the switch element 31. The trigger member 32 includes a force-bearing portion 321 that contacts the first guide surface 21 or the second guide surface 22, a transition portion 322 that is rotatably connected to the mounting portion 1, and a transmission portion 323 that abuts against the transmission member 33. The force-bearing portion 321 and the transmission portion 323 are located on both sides of the transition portion 322 to form a lever. The transmission member 33 connects the trigger member 32 and the switch element 31, converting the rotational motion of the trigger member 32 into a linear motion. When the liquid storage container 2 is inserted into the mounting portion 1, the rotational motion of the trigger member 32 drives the transmission member 33 to approach the switch element 31, ensuring that the switch element 31 can be automatically triggered to form a signal without manual intervention, thereby improving the degree of automation of the operation and improving the user experience. The force-bearing portion 321 and the transmission portion 323 are located on both sides of the adapter portion 322 to form a lever, which can generate a large force to drive the transmission portion 323 to push the transmission member 33 to move, thereby ensuring accurate triggering of the switch element 31.

[0046] In one embodiment, the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are arranged on the top surface of the liquid storage container 2, and the identification switch assembly is located above the liquid storage container 2. The force-bearing portion 321 extends vertically downward to interact with the first guide surface 21 or the second guide surface 22, thereby reducing the contact area between the force-bearing portion 321 and the first guide surface 21 or the second guide surface 22, which is conducive to reducing the friction between them. The force-bearing portion 321 transmits the force to the adapter portion 322, the transmission portion 323 to the transmission member 33, and ensures that the identification switch assembly accurately identifies the type of additive. At the same time, the identification switch assembly is located above the liquid storage container 2, which is convenient for the wiring installation of the detection circuit, simplifies the circuit, and is more secure.

[0047] In another embodiment, the first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are arranged side by side at the inner end of the liquid storage container 2. This is beneficial to the volume of the liquid storage container 2, reduces the occupied space, and facilitates the installation of the liquid storage container 2 to the installation portion 1. The first guide surface 21 and the second guide surface 22 are arranged side by side to ensure that the identification switch assembly can more accurately identify the type of additive, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy and reliability of identification.

[0048] The utility model also provides a clothing processing device, which is equipped with the additive delivery device in any of the above embodiments. After the liquid storage containers 2 of different additives are installed, the switch element 31 forms a first signal or a second signal, and the type of additive is identified by different combinations of the first signal and the second signal. The clothing processing device can automatically identify and deliver the required additives, avoiding human operation errors and inconveniences, improving the degree of automation of the operation, making it easier to use, simplifying the operation process, and improving the efficiency of clothing processing.

[0049] In addition to the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, the present invention also has other implementation modes. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope of protection requested by the present invention.

Claims

1. An additive dosing device, comprising a mounting portion, a liquid storage container for storing additives, and an identification switch assembly for identifying the type of additives, wherein the liquid storage container is detachably connected to the mounting portion, and the identification switch assembly comprises a switch element and a trigger member that can rotatably trigger the switch element, wherein at least two switch elements are provided, and the trigger members correspond to the switch elements one by one, and wherein: The liquid storage container is provided with a guide surface for guiding the rotation of the trigger member, each trigger member corresponds to a guide surface, and two adjacent trigger members are separated by the guide surface. There are two types of guide surfaces, one is a first guide surface, and when the trigger member moves along the first guide surface, the rotation angle of the trigger member is not less than the rated angle of the trigger member to cause the switch element to operate and the switch state of the switch element to form a first signal; the other is a second guide surface, and when the trigger member moves along the second guide surface, the rotation angle of the trigger member is less than the rated angle of the trigger member to cause the switch element to operate and the switch state of the switch element to form a second signal. The guide surface is set one of the first guide surface and the second guide surface. After the liquid storage containers with different additives are installed, the types of additives are identified by forming different combinations of the first signal and the second signal.

2. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide surface and the second guide surface are both inclined surfaces inclined relative to the installation direction of the liquid storage container, the inclination angle of the first guide surface is equal to the inclination angle of the second guide surface and the length of the first guide surface is greater than the length of the second guide surface, or the length of the first guide surface is equal to the length of the second guide surface and the inclination angle of the first guide surface is greater than the inclination angle of the second guide surface.

3. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide surface and / or the second guide surface is a smooth curved surface.

4. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the liquid storage container is provided with a groove, the groove corresponds to the trigger member one by one, and the first guide surface and the second guide surface are selectively provided on the side wall of the groove.

5. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the liquid storage container is provided with a convex rib, the convex rib corresponds to the trigger member one by one, and the first guide surface and the second guide surface are selectively provided on the side wall of the convex rib.

6. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide surface and the second guide surface are integrally formed on the outer wall of the liquid storage container; or, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged on a guide block, and the guide block is detachably connected to the outer wall of the liquid storage container.

7. The additive dosing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification switch assembly also includes a transmission member, one end of which faces the switch element, and the other end of the transmission member faces the trigger member. The transmission member has a tendency to stay away from the switch element. The trigger member includes a force-bearing portion contacting the first guide surface or the second guide surface, a transition portion rotatably connected to the mounting portion, and a transmission portion abutting against the transmission member. The force-bearing portion and the transmission portion are located on both sides of the transition portion to form a lever.

8. The additive dosing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged on the top surface of the liquid storage container, the identification switch assembly is located above the liquid storage container, and the force-bearing portion extends vertically downward to interact with the first guide surface or the second guide surface.

9. The additive dosing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged side by side at the inner end of the liquid storage container.

10. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The additive dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is installed, and after the liquid storage containers of different additives are installed, the switch element forms a first signal or a second signal, and the type of additive is identified by different combinations of the first signal and the second signal.

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