Detergent box and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a detergent box and a washing machine, comprising: a box main body, the top of which is provided with a filling connection port; the filling nozzle comprises a flexible funnel and a sealing cover, a first connecting port and a second connecting port are formed in the two ends of the flexible funnel respectively, and the diameter of the second connecting port is larger than that of the first connecting port; the first connecting port is connected with the filling connecting port; the sealing cover comprises a mounting ring and a cover plate rotationally mounted on the mounting ring, the mounting ring is connected to the edge of the second connecting port, and the second connecting port can be opened or closed through overturning of the cover plate. Based on the arrangement of the filling nozzle, a user can more conveniently inject the detergent into the device, and meanwhile, the problem that the detergent leaks out when the detergent is injected due to misoperation can be effectively relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly to a detergent box and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Existing fully automatic washing machines are equipped with the function of automatically dispensing detergent, which relies on devices such as an in-built detergent box and a peristaltic pump. Users need to put the detergent into this dedicated detergent box. When the washing machine starts working, the peristaltic pump will automatically extract the detergent from the box and transport it into the drum of the washing machine to achieve automatic dispensing. However, this kind of detergent box usually adopts a concealed installation design, that is, it is installed in a dedicated installation compartment inside the washing machine casing and is closed with a cover plate to keep the appearance tidy. When it is necessary to fill the detergent, the user needs to open this cover plate and unscrew the sealing cap on the detergent box to add detergent inward through a relatively small filling port located on the detergent box. Due to this concealed installation design, the detergent box is often designed to be relatively compact, the size of the filling port is correspondingly small, and the filling port is located inside the washing machine casing, which makes it difficult to fill the detergent and is likely to cause the leakage of detergent during the filling process. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of this utility model is to provide a detergent box and a washing machine, which can solve the above problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] On the one hand, a detergent box is provided, including:

[0006] A box body with a filling connection port provided at the top;

[0007] A filling nozzle, including a flexible funnel and a sealing cap. The two ends of the flexible funnel are respectively a first connection port and a second connection port, and the diameter of the second connection port is larger than that of the first connection port; the first connection port is connected to the filling connection port; the sealing cap includes a mounting ring and a cover plate rotatably mounted on the mounting ring. The mounting ring is connected to the edge of the second connection port, and the second connection port can be opened or closed by flipping the cover plate.

[0008] Optionally, the flexible funnel is a telescopic corrugated pipe structure.

[0009] Optionally, a sloping groove is provided at the top of the box body, the sloping groove penetrates the top surface and the side surface of the box body, the filling connection port is provided at the bottom of the sloping groove, and after the flexible funnel is compressed, the sealing cap can be inclined and stored in the sloping groove.

[0010] Optionally, the sealing cover preferably includes a locking member for locking the cover plate to the mounting ring to maintain the closure of the second connection port.

[0011] Optionally, the locking member includes a lock block and a spring. A chute is provided on the mounting ring, and a buckle groove is provided on the inner side of the cover plate. The lock block is slidably installed in the chute. One end of the spring is connected to the lock block, and the other end abuts against the side wall of the chute. The lock block includes a buckling portion and a control portion. The buckling portion is located inside the mounting ring. The spring is used to push the lock block so that the buckling portion is buckled into the buckle groove to lock the cover plate. The control portion extends outside the mounting ring, and the lock block can be pushed to slide through the control portion for unlocking.

[0012] Optionally, the mounting ring is provided with a rotating support portion, and the cover plate is provided with a rotating connection portion. A connecting shaft passes through the rotating support portion and the rotating connection portion to realize the rotational mounting of the cover plate. A torsion spring is sleeved on the connecting shaft, and the torsion spring is used to push the cover plate to flip and open the second connection port.

[0013] Optionally, a sealing ring is provided on the side of the cover plate facing the mounting ring, and the sealing ring is used to closely adhere to the surface of the mounting ring to enhance the seal.

[0014] Optionally, one end of the flexible funnel located at the first connection port is connected with a connection ring. The connection ring is provided with an internal thread. A connection head is provided on the box body, and the filling connection port is arranged in the connection head. The connection head is provided with an external thread matching the internal thread, and the connection ring is threadedly connected with the connection head.

[0015] Optionally, the connection ring includes a threaded sleeve and a pressing ring connected to one end of the threaded sleeve. The flexible funnel is provided with an outwardly protruding connection ring at the edge of the first connection port. The threaded sleeve is threadedly connected with the connection head, and the connection ring is tightly pressed between the pressing ring and the connection head.

[0016] On the other hand, a washing machine is provided, including a washing machine housing and the above-mentioned detergent box. A detergent box installation bin for installing the detergent box is provided inside the washing machine housing. An installation port corresponding to the detergent box installation bin is provided on the washing machine housing. A detachable decorative cover is installed on the installation port, and the installation port can be closed by covering the decorative cover. Based on the deformation ability of the flexible funnel, the sealing cover can be inserted into the inner side of the installation port and pulled out of the installation port.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: The present utility model provides a detergent box and a washing machine. A filling nozzle is provided on the box body of the detergent box. The filling nozzle is provided with a flexible funnel and a sealing cover. The small end and the large end of the flexible funnel are respectively a first connection port and a second connection port. Based on the flexible deformation ability of the flexible funnel, when filling the detergent, the sealing cover can be opened to expose the second connection port. Compared with the interface provided on the box body and communicating with the first connection port, the opening degree of the second connection port is larger, and the user can more conveniently inject the detergent into it. At the same time, it can effectively reduce the problem of detergent leakage caused by improper operation when injecting the detergent. In addition, due to the variability of the flexible funnel, when filling the detergent, the second connection port of the flexible funnel can also be pulled out of the outer surface of the washing machine. This structure can also more conveniently inject the detergent into it and effectively reduce the problem of detergent leakage caused by improper operation when injecting the detergent. When the detergent filling is completed, the user can use the closing of the sealing cover to seal the second connection port and press the flexible funnel back into the washing machine to achieve hiding, avoiding dust from falling into the detergent through the second connection port and polluting the detergent, and at the same time avoiding the problem of the detergent overflowing from the second connection port due to the vibration of the washing machine during operation. Description of the Drawings

[0018] The following further elaborates on the present application with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the detergent box according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 Exploded schematic diagram of the detergent box according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of the filling nozzle from one perspective according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the filling nozzle from another perspective according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 Exploded schematic diagram of the filling nozzle according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the filling nozzle according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 7 For Figure 6 Enlarged view of area A in

[0026] Figure 8 Exploded schematic diagram of the mounting ring and the locking member according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 9Explosion schematic diagram of the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 1. Cartridge body; 11. Filling connection port; 12. Connector; 13. Inclined groove; 2. Filling nozzle; 21. Flexible funnel; 211. Connecting ring; 22. Sealing cover; 221. Cover plate; 2211. Rotating connection part; 222. Mounting ring; 2221. Rotating support part; 2222. Chute; 2231. Connecting shaft; 2232. Torsion spring; 224. Locking member; 2241. Lock block; 22411. Buckling part; 22412. Control part; 2242. Spring; 23. Connecting ring; 231. Threaded sleeve; 232. Compression ring; 3. Washing machine housing; 31. Detergent box installation bin; 32. Decorative cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] To make the technical problems solved by the present application, the technical solutions adopted and the achieved technical effects clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0032] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under" and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0033] Existing fully automatic washing machines are equipped with the function of automatically dispensing detergent, which relies on devices such as an in-built detergent box and a peristaltic pump. Users need to put the detergent into this dedicated detergent box. When the washing machine starts working, the peristaltic pump will automatically extract the detergent from the box and transport it into the drum of the washing machine to achieve automatic dispensing. However, this kind of detergent box usually adopts a hidden installation design, that is, it is installed in a dedicated installation bin inside the washing machine casing and is closed with a cover plate to keep the appearance tidy. When it is necessary to fill the detergent, the user needs to open this cover plate and unscrew the sealing cap on the detergent box to add detergent inward through the smaller filling port located on the detergent box. Due to this hidden installation design, the detergent box is often designed to be relatively compact, the size of the filling port is correspondingly small, and the filling port is located inside the washing machine casing, which makes it more difficult to fill the detergent and is prone to leakage of the detergent during the filling process.

[0034] In order to overcome the above technical problems, referring to Figure 1-8 , this embodiment provides a detergent box, which includes a box body 1 and a filling nozzle 2. A filling connection port 11 is provided at the top of the box body 1; the filling nozzle 2 includes a flexible funnel 21 and a sealing cap 22. The two ends of the flexible funnel 21 are respectively a first connection port and a second connection port, and the diameter of the second connection port is larger than that of the first connection port; the first connection port is connected to the filling connection port 11; the sealing cap 22 includes a mounting ring 222 and a cover plate 221 rotatably mounted on the mounting ring 222. The mounting ring 222 is connected to the edge of the second connection port, and the second connection port can be opened or closed by flipping the cover plate 221.

[0035] Among them, the flexible funnel 21 is made of flexible material, such as flexible plastic, silica gel, rubber, etc., and can be deformed at will under the action of external force. After the flexible funnel 21 is unfolded, it is in the shape of a funnel with one end large and one end small. The small end is the first connection port, and the large end is the second connection port; a filling connection port 11 is provided on the box body 1. The setting size of the filling connection port 11 is limited by the size of the detergent box itself and is generally small, so it is not convenient for the operation of filling the detergent; the first connection port of the flexible funnel 21 is used to connect with the filling connection port 11, and its size matches that of the filling connection port 11. It can be seen that the second connection port provided on the flexible funnel 21 of this solution is larger than the filling connection port 11 on the box body 1, so it is convenient for the operation of filling the detergent.

[0036] Combined with Figure 9, which is the same as the detergent box installation structure in the existing washing machine. In the detergent box installation structure of this solution, a detergent box installation bin 31 corresponding to the size of the box body 1 is provided on the washing machine housing 3. A detachable decorative cover 32 is provided on the detergent box installation bin 31. The box body 1 is installed in the detergent box installation bin 31 and is hidden by closing the decorative cover 32. When it is necessary to add detergent, first open the decorative cover 32, and then, based on the deformation ability of the flexible funnel 21, pull out one end of the second connection port of the flexible funnel 21 outside the detergent box installation bin 31, so that it is more convenient for the user to add detergent into it; after the addition is completed, close the sealing cover 22, and at the same time insert the entire filling nozzle 2 into the detergent box installation bin 31, and finally close the decorative cover 32 again.

[0037] In summary, based on the detergent box of this embodiment, a filling nozzle 2 is provided on the box body 1 of the detergent box. The filling nozzle 2 is provided with a flexible funnel 21 and a sealing cover 22. The small end and the large end of the flexible funnel 21 are the first connection port and the second connection port respectively. Based on the flexible deformation ability of the flexible funnel 21, when filling the detergent, the sealing cover 22 can be opened to make the second connection port open. Compared with the interface provided on the box body 1 and communicating with the first connection port, the opening degree of the second connection port is larger, and the user can more conveniently inject the detergent into it. At the same time, it can effectively reduce the problem of detergent leakage caused by improper operation when injecting the detergent. In addition, due to the variability of the flexible funnel 21, when adding detergent, the second connection port of the flexible funnel 21 can also be pulled out of the outer surface of the washing machine, and this structure can also more conveniently inject detergent into it, effectively reducing the problem of detergent leakage caused by improper operation when injecting the detergent. When the detergent filling is completed, the user can use the closing of the sealing cover 22 to close the second connection port and press the flexible funnel 21 back into the washing machine to achieve hiding, avoiding dust from falling into the detergent through the second connection port and polluting the detergent, and at the same time avoiding the problem of detergent overflowing from the second connection port due to the vibration of the washing machine during operation.

[0038] In one embodiment, the flexible funnel 21 is a telescopic corrugated pipe structure.

[0039] The funnel with a corrugated pipe structure can be easily pulled out from the detergent box installation bin 31, which is convenient to operate. Moreover, after the corrugated pipe structure extends, it has a certain support stability itself, which is convenient for the user to add detergent to it.

[0040] In one embodiment, an inclined groove 13 is provided at the top of the box body 1. The inclined groove 13 penetrates the top surface and the side surface of the box body 1. The filling connection port 11 is provided at the bottom of the inclined groove 13. After the flexible funnel 21 is compressed, the sealing cover 22 can be inclined and stored in the inclined groove 13.

[0041] The design of the inclined chute 13 allows the flexible funnel 21 to be stored in the inclined chute 13 when not in use, thus effectively utilizing the space at the top of the box body 1 and making the entire detergent box more compact. After the flexible funnel 21 is compressed, the sealing cover 22 can be completely or partially stored in the inclined chute 13, avoiding the filling nozzle 2 from protruding outside the washing machine and maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of the appearance of the washing machine.

[0042] In one embodiment, the sealing cover 22 preferably includes a locking member 224, and the locking member 224 is used to lock the cover plate 221 on the mounting ring 222 to keep the second connection port closed.

[0043] The locking member 224 ensures that the cover plate 221 can be firmly locked on the mounting ring 222, effectively preventing the leakage of detergent caused by vibration or other factors during the operation of the washing machine. This design improves the overall sealing performance of the detergent box and ensures the safe storage and use of the detergent.

[0044] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 6-8 , the locking member 224 includes a lock block 2241 and a spring 2242. A chute 2222 is provided on the mounting ring 222, and a buckle groove is provided inside the cover plate 221. The lock block 2241 is slidably installed in the chute 2222. One end of the spring 2242 is connected to the lock block 2241, and the other end abuts against the side wall of the chute 2222. The lock block 2241 includes a buckling portion 22411 and a control portion 22412. The buckling portion 22411 is located inside the mounting ring 222, and the spring 2242 is used to push the lock block 2241 so that the buckling portion 22411 is buckled to the buckle groove to lock the cover plate 221; the control portion 22412 extends outside the mounting ring 222, and the lock block 2241 can be pushed to slide through the control portion 22412 for unlocking.

[0045] Due to the pushing action of the spring 2242, the lock block 2241 can ensure that the buckling portion 22411 is tightly buckled to the buckle groove, thus providing a reliable locking effect and effectively preventing the cover plate 221 from being accidentally opened due to vibration or other external factors, ensuring the sealing performance and safety of the detergent box. The control portion 22412 of the lock block 2241 extends outside the mounting ring 222, enabling the user to unlock the cover plate 221 by simply pushing the control portion 22412.

[0046] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 5, the mounting ring 222 is provided with a rotating support portion 2221, the cover plate 221 is provided with a rotating connection portion 2211, and the connecting shaft 2231 passes through the rotating support portion 2221 and the rotating connection portion 2211 to realize the rotating installation of the cover plate 221; a torsion spring 2232 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 2231, and the torsion spring 2232 is used to push the cover plate 221 to flip open the second connection port.

[0047] When the user needs to add detergent to the detergent box, there is no need to manually open the cover plate 221. Just simply press the control portion 22412 to unlock the locking member 224, and the elastic force of the torsion spring 2232 will automatically push the cover plate 221 to flip open the second connection port, thus greatly simplifying the operation process and improving convenience.

[0048] In one embodiment, a sealing ring is provided on one side of the cover plate 221 facing the mounting ring 222, and the sealing ring is used to closely adhere to the surface of the mounting ring 222 to enhance the seal.

[0049] The sealing ring can closely adhere to the surface of the mounting ring 222, forming a tight barrier to effectively prevent the detergent from leaking through the gap between the cover plate 221 and the mounting ring 222.

[0050] In one embodiment, one end of the flexible funnel 21 located at the first connection port is connected with a connection ring 23. The connection ring 23 is provided with internal threads, and the box body 1 is provided with a connection head 12. The filling connection port 11 is arranged in the connection head 12; the connection head 12 is provided with external threads that match the internal threads, and the connection ring 23 is threadedly connected with the connection head 12.

[0051] Adopting the threaded connection method, the user only needs to align and rotate the connection ring 23 with the connection head 12 to achieve the quick installation and disassembly of the flexible funnel 21. This design simplifies the operation steps. In addition, due to the tightness of the threaded connection, an effective sealing structure can be formed between the connection ring 23 and the connection head 12 to prevent the detergent from leaking during the filling process, which helps to keep the inside of the washing machine clean and hygienic and reduces the safety hazards caused by leakage.

[0052] In one embodiment, the connection ring 23 includes a threaded sleeve 231 and a pressing ring 232 connected to one end of the threaded sleeve 231. The flexible funnel 21 is provided with an outwardly protruding connection ring 211 at the edge of the first connection port. The threaded sleeve 231 is threadedly connected with the connection head 12, and the connection ring 211 is tightly pressed between the pressing ring 232 and the connection head 12.

[0053] Through the threaded connection between the threaded sleeve 231 and the connector 12, and the design that the connecting ring 211 is pressed tightly between the pressing ring 232 and the end face of the connector 12, a tight connection between the filling nozzle 2 and the box body 1 is achieved. Since the connecting ring 211 is pressed tightly between the two end faces, this design not only enhances the connection stability between the filling nozzle 2 and the box body 1, but also prevents the filling nozzle 2 from loosening or falling off during use.

[0054] On the other hand, referring to Figure 9 , this embodiment also provides a washing machine, including a washing machine housing 3 and the above-mentioned detergent box. A detergent box installation bin 31 for installing the detergent box is provided inside the washing machine housing 3. An installation opening corresponding to the detergent box installation bin 31 is provided on the washing machine housing 3. A detachable decorative cover 32 is installed at the installation opening, and the installation opening can be closed by covering the decorative cover 32; based on the deformation ability of the flexible funnel 21, the sealing cover 22 can be inserted into the inner side of the installation opening and pulled out of the installation opening.

[0055] Similarly, based on the detergent box of this embodiment, the washing machine of this embodiment has the advantage of being convenient for adding detergent.

[0056] In the description of this article, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0057] In the description of this specification, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0058] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0059] The technical principles of the present application have been described above in connection with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present application and should not be construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the present application without creative efforts, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A detergent box, characterized in that: include: The box body (1) has a filling connection port (11) at the top; A filling nozzle (2) comprises a flexible funnel (21) and a sealing cover (22), wherein the two ends of the flexible funnel (21) are respectively a first connection port and a second connection port, wherein the diameter of the second connection port is larger than the diameter of the first connection port; the first connection port is connected to the filling connection port (11); the sealing cover (22) comprises a mounting ring (222) and a cover plate (221) rotatably mounted on the mounting ring (222), wherein the mounting ring (222) is connected to the edge of the second connection port, and the second connection port can be opened or closed by flipping the cover plate (221).

2. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible funnel (21) is a retractable bellows structure.

3. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the box body (1) is provided with an inclined groove (13), the inclined groove (13) passes through the top surface and the side surface of the box body (1), the filling connection port (11) is arranged at the bottom of the inclined groove (13), and after the flexible funnel (21) is compressed, the sealing cover (22) can be tilted and received in the inclined groove (13).

4. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing cover (22) preferably includes a locking component (224), and the locking component (224) is used to lock the cover plate (221) onto the mounting ring (222) to keep the second connecting port closed.

5. The detergent box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking member (224) comprises a locking block (2241) and a spring (2242); a sliding groove (2222) is provided on the mounting ring (222); a buckling groove is provided on the inner side of the cover plate (221); the locking block (2241) is slidably mounted on the sliding groove (2222); one end of the spring (2242) is connected to the locking block (2241) and the other end abuts against the side wall of the sliding groove (2222); the locking block (2241) comprises a buckling portion (22411) ) and a control part (22412), the buckling part (22411) is located on the inner side of the mounting ring (222), the spring (2242) is used to push the locking block (2241) so that the buckling part (22411) is buckled in the buckling groove to achieve locking of the cover plate (221); the control part (22412) extends outside the mounting ring (222), and the locking block (2241) can be pushed to slide to unlock through the control part (22412).

6. The detergent box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting ring (222) is provided with a rotating support portion (2221), the cover plate (221) is provided with a rotating connection portion (2211), and a connecting shaft (2231) passes through the rotating support portion (2221) and the rotating connection portion (2211) to realize the rotating mounting of the cover plate (221); the connecting shaft (2231) is sleeved with a torsion spring (2232), and the torsion spring (2232) is used to push the cover plate (221) to flip and open the second connection port.

7. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided on the side of the cover plate (221) facing the mounting ring (222), and the sealing ring is used to closely adhere to the surface of the mounting ring (222) to enhance sealing.

8. The detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible funnel (21) is connected to a connecting ring (23) at one end of the first connecting port, the connecting ring (23) is provided with an internal thread, the box body (1) is provided with a connecting head (12), the filling connecting port (11) is arranged in the connecting head (12); the connecting head (12) is provided with an external thread matching the internal thread, and the connecting ring (23) is threadedly connected to the connecting head (12).

9. The detergent box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting ring (23) comprises a threaded sleeve (231) and a clamping ring (232) connected to one end of the threaded sleeve (231); the flexible funnel (21) is provided with an outwardly protruding connecting ring (211) at the edge of the first connecting port; the threaded sleeve (231) is threadedly connected to the connecting head (12); and the connecting ring (211) is tightly pressed between the clamping ring (232) and the connecting head (12).

10. A washing machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a washing machine housing (3) and a detergent box as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a detergent box installation chamber (31) for installing the detergent box is provided in the washing machine housing (3), and an installation opening corresponding to the detergent box installation chamber (31) is provided on the washing machine housing (3), and a detachable decorative cover (32) is installed on the installation opening, and the installation opening can be closed by covering the decorative cover (32); based on the deformation ability of the flexible funnel (21), the sealing cover (22) can be inserted into the inner side of the installation opening and pulled out of the installation opening.

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