Dish-washing machine distributor with material sensing function

Abstract

The utility model relates to a dish-washing machine distributor with a material sensing function, which comprises a distributor main body and a material storage disc movably connected with the distributor main body, and a plurality of material storage cavities used for storing washing agents are distributed in the material storage disc along the circumferential direction. A sensing piece capable of sensing whether detergent is stored in the storage cavity or not is arranged at the position, corresponding to the position adjacent to the outer side of the storage disc, of the distributor body, the sensing piece is electrically connected with an alarm mechanism capable of sending out a prompt signal outwards, and the sensing piece and the alarm mechanism are matched to feed back the stock state of detergent materials in the storage disc to a user in real time. Meanwhile, a user is reminded to supplement the detergent materials to each storage cavity in the storage disc in time, and the situation that the dishwasher cannot work normally due to the fact that the detergent in each storage cavity in the storage disc is used up is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwashers, and particularly relates to a dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function. Background Art

[0002] Dishwashers usually have a dispenser for dispensing detergent. The dispenser generally includes a storage tray, and a number of storage chambers are provided on the storage tray. When in use, the detergent needs to be pre-placed in the storage chambers in the dispenser, and then by rotating the storage tray, the detergents in different storage chambers can be successively dispensed into the dishwasher by rotation.

[0003] However, during the use by users, they often do not know the stock status of the detergent in the storage tray, and it is easy to occur that the detergents in all the storage chambers in the storage tray are used up while the users are unaware, which affects the normal use of the dishwasher.

[0004] Therefore, further improvement is needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art, and to provide a dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function, which can feedback the stock status of the detergent in the storage tray to the user, avoid the situation that the detergents in all the storage chambers in the storage tray are used up while the user is unaware, and facilitate the user to add detergent to the storage tray in time.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is achieved as follows:

[0007] A dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function includes a dispenser main body and a storage tray movably connected to the dispenser main body. A number of storage chambers for storing detergent are circumferentially distributed in the storage tray. At a position corresponding to and adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray on the dispenser main body, there is a sensing member capable of sensing whether there is detergent in the storage chamber, and the sensing member is electrically connected to an alarm mechanism capable of sending out a prompt signal outward.

[0008] As a specific solution, the storage chamber is open at the radially outer side of the storage tray, and the sensing member is arranged at a position adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray along the radial direction.

[0009] As a specific solution, the sensing member is in the shape of a long plate, and a positioning slot is provided on the dispenser main body. The sensing member is inserted into and tightly fitted with the positioning slot.

[0010] As a specific solution, the alarm mechanism is one or a combination of a sound alarm device, a light alarm device, and a display screen device.

[0011] As a specific solution, a discharge port is provided on the dispenser body at a position adjacent to the outside of the storage tray, and the storage tray rotates itself to make each storage cavity pass through the discharge port in turn.

[0012] As a specific solution, the angle between the discharge port and the sensing member is approximately equal to the angle between adjacent storage cavities.

[0013] As a specific solution, the angular direction from the discharge port to the sensing member is equivalent to the rotation direction of the storage tray.

[0014] As a specific solution, a control main board is further provided inside the dispenser body. The control main board is electrically connected to the alarm mechanism. The control main board makes the storage tray rotate in the forward direction through the driving mechanism, and the discharge port is located in the forward direction relative to the sensing member.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] The cooperation between the sensing member and the alarm mechanism can timely feedback to the user the stock status of the detergent material in the storage tray, and at the same time remind the user to timely supplement the detergent material into each storage cavity in the storage tray, avoiding the situation that the dishwasher cannot work properly due to the depletion of the detergent in each storage cavity in the storage tray. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 3 .

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of part A of an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0023] See Figures 1-5, this dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function includes a dispenser main body 1 and a storage tray 2 movably connected to the dispenser main body 1. A plurality of storage cavities 21 for storing detergent are circumferentially distributed in the storage tray 2. At a position on the dispenser main body 1 adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray 2, there is a sensing member 3 capable of sensing whether there is detergent in the storage cavity 21. The sensing member 3 is electrically connected to an alarm mechanism (not marked in the figure) capable of emitting a prompt signal outward. The sensing member 3 and the alarm mechanism cooperate to provide real-time feedback to the user on the stock status of the detergent material in the storage tray 2, and at the same time remind the user to replenish the detergent material in each storage cavity 21 of the storage tray 2 in a timely manner, avoiding the situation where the dishwasher cannot work properly due to the depletion of the detergent in each storage cavity 21 of the storage tray 2.

[0024] Further, the storage cavity 21 is open at the radially outer side of the storage tray 2, and the sensing member 3 is arranged at a position adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray 2 along the radial direction, which can reduce the barrier between the sensing member 3 and the storage cavity 21 and improve the accuracy of the sensing member 3 in sensing the detergent material.

[0025] When the detergent passes through the position corresponding to the sensing member 3, it will come into contact with the position of the dispenser main body 1 corresponding to the sensing member 3, so that the sensing member 3 can sense the presence of detergent in the corresponding storage cavity 21. The working principle of the sensing member 3 is the same as that of a general touch control screen, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0026] Further, the sensing member 3 is in the shape of a long plate. There is a positioning slot 11 on the dispenser main body 1. The sensing member 3 is inserted into and tightly fitted with the positioning slot 11, which simplifies the installation connection structure between the sensing member 3 and the dispenser main body 1, and the sensing member 3 does not need to be fixed and positioned by additional devices such as screws.

[0027] Further, the alarm mechanism is one or a combination of a sound alarm device, a light alarm device, and a display screen device. For example, when the sensing member 3 detects that the stock status of the detergent material in the storage tray 2 meets the preset alarm condition, the alarm mechanism can feedback information to the user by means of sound, light, or screen display.

[0028] Further, there is a discharge port 12 at a position on the dispenser main body 1 adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray 2. The storage tray 2 rotates itself to make each storage cavity 21 pass through the discharge port 12 in turn. When the storage cavity 21 is aligned with the discharge port 12, the detergent in the corresponding storage cavity 21 can flow out through the discharge port 12 and enter the dishwasher.

[0029] Further, the angle between the discharge port 12 and the sensing member 3 is approximately the same as the angle between adjacent storage cavities 21, so that each storage cavity 21 will pass through the positions corresponding to the discharge port 12 and the sensing member 3 during the revolution, ensuring that the detergent in the storage cavity 21 can flow out normally and the sensing member 3 can normally detect each storage cavity 21.

[0030] In this embodiment, the angle between the discharge port 12 and the sensing member 3 is a, and the angle between adjacent storage cavities 21 is b, where a = b = 45°.

[0031] Further, the direction of the angle between the discharge port 12 and the sensing member 3 is the same as the rotation direction of the storage tray 2, that is, the storage cavity 21 will first pass through the discharge port 12 to flow out the detergent, and then rotate to the position corresponding to the sensing member 3.

[0032] Further, a control main board 4 is also provided in the dispenser body 1. The control main board 4 is electrically connected to the alarm mechanism. The control main board 4 makes the storage tray 2 rotate in the forward direction through the driving mechanism. The discharge port 12 is located in the forward direction relative to the sensing member 3, that is, each storage cavity 21 will first pass through the position corresponding to the sensing member 3 and then move towards the position of the discharge port 12. When the storage cavity 21 passes through the position corresponding to the sensing member 3 and the sensing member 3 senses that there is no detergent in the storage cavity 21, the control main board 4 instructs the alarm mechanism to send out an alarm signal to prompt the user to load detergent material.

[0033] In other embodiments, the discharge port 12 is located in the reverse direction relative to the sensing member 3. A counting module can also be provided in the control main board 4. The counting module is electrically connected to the sensing member 3, and the control main board 4 is electrically connected to the alarm mechanism. The timing module can record the total number of times that the dispenser body 1 detects that the storage cavity 21 is empty. For example, the number of storage cavities 21 on the storage tray 2 is eight, and eight portions of detergent material need to be loaded on the storage tray 2 each time. When the timing module records that the dispenser body 1 has detected that the storage cavity 21 is empty eight times in total, the control main board 4 instructs the alarm mechanism to send out an alarm signal to prompt the user to load detergent material.

[0034] The above embodiments are only the preferred solutions of the present invention, and the present invention may have other implementation solutions. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent deformations or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and these equivalent deformations or substitutions are all included within the scope set by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function, comprising a dispenser body (1) and a storage tray (2) movably connected to the dispenser body (1). A plurality of storage cavities (21) for storing detergents are circumferentially distributed in the storage tray (2). It is characterized in that, An induction member (3) capable of sensing whether a detergent is stored in the storage cavity (21) is provided at a position on the dispenser body (1) corresponding to and adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray (2), and the induction member (3) is electrically connected to an alarm mechanism capable of emitting a prompt signal outward.

2. The dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function according to claim 1, wherein: The storage cavity (21) is open along the radially outer side of the storage tray (2), and the induction member (3) is arranged at a position adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray (2) along the radial direction.

3. The dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The induction member (3) is in the shape of a long plate, and a positioning slot (11) is provided on the dispenser body (1), and the induction member (3) is inserted into and tightly fitted with the positioning slot (11).

4. The dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function according to claim 1, wherein: The alarm mechanism is one or a combination of a sound alarm device, a light alarm device, and a display screen device.

5. The dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: A discharge port (12) is provided on the dispenser body (1) at a position corresponding to and adjacent to the outer side of the storage tray (2), and the storage tray (2) rotates self - clockwise to enable each storage cavity (21) to pass through the discharge port (12) in turn.

6. The dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The included angle between the discharge port (12) and the induction member (3) is approximately equal to the included angle between adjacent storage cavities (21).

7. The dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The included angle direction from the discharge port (12) to the induction member (3) is the same as the self - rotation direction of the storage tray (2).

8. The dishwasher dispenser with a material sensing function according to claim 7, characterized in that: A control main board (4) is further provided in the dispenser body (1), the control main board (4) is electrically connected to the alarm mechanism, the control main board (4) drives the storage tray (2) to rotate in the positive direction through a driving mechanism, and the discharge port (12) is located in the positive direction relative to the induction member (3).

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