Laundry treating apparatus
By setting up a shrinking tube and a shrinking channel in the liquid extraction tube, the problem that the internal space of the liquid extraction tube affects the amount of laundry detergent is solved, the accurate release of laundry detergent is achieved, and the accuracy of the use of the laundry treatment device is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422147504.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-02
AI Technical Summary
In the existing clothing treatment devices, the internal space of the liquid extraction pipe of the dispensing pump is large, resulting in inaccurate amount of laundry detergent, which can easily cause dispensing errors.
The volume shrinkage tube is used to fill the inner space of the liquid extraction tube, and communicate with the liquid storage chamber through the stream shrinkage channel to reduce the occupation of the laundry detergent in the inner space of the liquid extraction tube. Combined with the dispensing pump, the laundry detergent is extracted and placed into the washing chamber.
It effectively reduces the error of laundry detergent delivery, ensures the accurate amount of laundry detergent delivery, and improves the accuracy of the use of the laundry treatment device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a clothes treatment device. Background Art
[0002] Clothes treatment devices such as drum washing machines and pulsator washing machines are household appliances that use electric energy to generate mechanical action to wash clothes. With the improvement of consumers' living standards, the requirements for clothes treatment devices are also getting higher and higher.
[0003] In related clothes treatment devices, the clothes treatment device usually has a casing and a drum assembly. The drum assembly is arranged inside the casing. The drum assembly includes an outer drum and an inner drum, and a washing cavity is formed inside the inner drum. A feeding assembly is usually arranged at the top of the casing. The feeding assembly includes a water inlet box and a soap box inside the water inlet box. When using the clothes treatment device to wash clothes, a feeding pump is used to extract the laundry detergent in the soap box and put it into the washing cavity through the water flow.
[0004] In current clothes treatment devices, the feeding pump usually extends into the soap box through a liquid extraction pipe to extract the laundry detergent in the soap box. During the process of extracting the laundry detergent, the laundry detergent first needs to fill the internal space of the liquid extraction pipe. The internal space of the existing liquid extraction pipe is relatively large, and when putting the laundry detergent, it is easy to affect the amount of the laundry detergent put, resulting in a putting error. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be to provide a clothes treatment device, which optimizes the soap box structure of the clothes treatment device in related technologies to reduce the putting error of the laundry detergent.
[0006] The purpose of the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned purposes. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other purposes not mentioned through the following description.
[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0008] The clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present utility model for achieving the above object includes: a casing configured as an outer shell of the clothing treatment device; a drum assembly disposed within the casing, with a washing chamber formed inside the drum assembly; a dosing assembly including a water inlet box, a soap box, and a dosing pump; the water inlet box is disposed within the casing; the soap box is slidably disposed inside the water inlet box, and a liquid storage chamber for storing laundry detergent is provided inside the soap box; wherein, a liquid extraction tube is provided in the liquid storage chamber, the upper end inside the liquid extraction tube can communicate with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump, and the lower end of the liquid extraction tube communicates with the bottom region of the liquid storage chamber; a volume reduction tube is detachably provided inside the liquid extraction tube, and the volume reduction tube fills the internal space of the liquid extraction tube; a flow reduction channel is provided inside the volume reduction tube, and the liquid extraction tube communicates with the bottom region of the liquid storage chamber through the flow reduction channel; the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump can extract the liquid inside the liquid storage chamber through the liquid extraction tube and the flow reduction channel.
[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the liquid extraction tube is arranged to extend vertically, and the volume reduction tube is arranged to extend vertically to facilitate the installation of the liquid extraction tube.
[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the flow reduction channel is arranged to extend along the axial direction of the volume reduction tube to simplify the manufacturing process difficulty of the volume reduction tube.
[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, fixing ribs are convexly provided on the outer peripheral wall of the volume reduction tube, and the fixing ribs are arranged to extend vertically; when the volume reduction tube is installed inside the liquid extraction tube, the outer side wall of the fixing rib can abut against the inner wall of the liquid extraction tube to fix the volume reduction tube inside the liquid extraction tube.
[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, in the upward direction, the distance between the outer side wall of the fixing rib and the outer peripheral wall of the volume reduction tube gradually decreases to zero, so that the outer peripheral wall at the top end of the volume reduction tube can closely adhere to the inner wall of the liquid extraction tube.
[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of fixing ribs are provided, and the plurality of fixing ribs are circumferentially spaced and arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the volume reduction tube to improve the stability of the volume reduction tube fixed inside the liquid extraction tube.
[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, a step groove is recessed from the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube towards the circumferential side; a step portion is convexly provided on the outer peripheral wall at the bottom end of the volume reduction tube; the volume reduction tube can be inserted into the liquid extraction tube through the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube, and the step portion is fitted into the step groove to prevent the volume reduction tube from extending excessively into the liquid extraction tube.
[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of first convex portions extending downward are protruded on the circumferential side wall of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube; the plurality of first convex portions are circumferentially spaced and arranged at the circumferential side edge of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube; a first flow-through gap is formed between two adjacent first convex portions, and the laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity can be extracted through the first flow-through gap.
[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of second convex portions extending downward are protruded on the circumferential side wall of the bottom port of the volume reduction tube, and the second convex portions protrude from the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube; the plurality of second convex portions are circumferentially spaced and arranged at the circumferential side edge of the bottom port of the volume reduction tube; a second flow-through gap is formed between two adjacent second convex portions, so that the liquid extraction tube can extract the laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity through the bottom port of the flow reduction channel and the second flow-through gap.
[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, a docking tube is provided at the rear end of the box cover, and the docking tube extends toward the back side of the soap box; the upper end of the liquid extraction tube is communicated with the docking tube; when the soap box is pushed into the water inlet box, the docking tube can be docked and communicated with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump, so as to facilitate the docking and communication between the liquid extraction tube and the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump.
[0018] The specific content of other embodiments is included in the specific implementation manners and the drawings.
[0019] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity can be extracted by the dosing pump in cooperation with the flow reduction channel in the liquid extraction tube and the volume reduction tube, and then the extracted laundry detergent can be put into the washing cavity.
[0020] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the internal space of the liquid extraction tube can be filled by the volume reduction tube, which can reduce the occupation of the internal space of the liquid extraction tube by the laundry detergent, and further avoid affecting the dosing amount of the laundry detergent and reduce the dosing error of the laundry detergent.
[0021] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the description of the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a laundry treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the interior.
[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic structural diagram of the dosing assembly in
[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a structural schematic diagram from another perspective.
[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 3 a decomposition schematic diagram of
[0027] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a structural schematic diagram of the soap box in
[0028] Figure 7 is Figure 6 a structural schematic diagram in another state.
[0029] Figure 8 is Figure 7 a structural schematic diagram of the interior.
[0030] Figure 9 is Figure 8 a partial decomposition schematic diagram of
[0031] Figure 10 is Figure 9 a front view of
[0032] Figure 11 is Figure 10 a sectional view taken along the A-A direction in
[0033] Figure 12 is Figure 7 a structural schematic diagram of the box cover in
[0034] Figure 13 is Figure 12 a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the liquid extraction tube in
[0035] Figure 14 is Figure 13 a decomposed structural schematic diagram of
[0036] Figure 15 is Figure 10 a sectional view taken along the B-B direction in
[0037] Figure 16 is Figure 15 a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of
[0038] Figure 17 is Figure 5 a decomposed structural schematic diagram of the water inlet box in
[0039] Figure 18 is Figure 17 a partial structural schematic diagram of
[0040] Figure 19 is Figure 18 a structural schematic diagram of the water distribution plate in
[0041] Figure 20 is Figure 4 a top view schematic diagram of
[0042] Figure 21 is Figure 20 a sectional view taken along the C-C direction in
[0043] Figure 22 is Figure 21 a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of
[0044] The reference numerals are explained as follows: 1. Machine housing; 11. Door cover; 2. Drum assembly; 20. Washing cavity; 21. Outer drum; 22. Inner drum; 3. Feeding assembly; 31. Water inlet box; 310. Feeding cavity; 311. Water outlet part; 312. Water distribution plate; 313. Top cover; 314. Constant volume cavity; 3141. Overflow port; 3142. Leakage port; 315. Premixing water path; 3151. First outlet; 317. Main water inlet path; 3171. Main water inlet; 3172. First branch; 3173. Second branch; 3174. Second outlet; 3175. Third branch; 318. Spraying cavity; 3181. Spraying port; 32. Soap box; 320. Liquid storage cavity; 3201. Liquid storage area; 3202. Filtering area; 3203. Flow guiding wall; 321. Filter element; 322. Installation position; 3221. Installation groove; 3222. Positioning card slot; 323. Box cover; 3231. Liquid supplement port; 3232. Valve plug; 3233. Liquid supplement cover; 3234. Manual feeding port; 3235. Docking pipe; 324. Manual feeding groove; 325. Liquid extraction pipe; 3251. Step groove; 3252. First convex part; 3253. First flow passage gap; 326. Volume reduction pipe; 3260. Flow reduction channel; 3261. Fixed rib; 3262. Step part; 3263. Second convex part; 3264. Second flow passage gap; 33. Feeding pump; 34. Feeding pipe; 35. Cleaning pipe; 36. Water inlet valve; 361. First valve port; 362. Second valve port; 37. Premixing water inlet pipe; 38. Main water inlet pipe. Detailed implementation manners
[0045] Typical implementation manners embodying the features and advantages of the present utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present utility model can have various changes in different implementation manners, all of which do not depart from the scope of the present utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are essentially for illustrative purposes and not for limiting the present utility model.
[0046] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.
[0047] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0048] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "install", "connect", and "couple" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0049] For the convenience of description, unless otherwise specified, the orientation expressions of up, down, left, right, front, and rear in this article are all referenced based on the state when the laundry treatment device is in use. The direction facing the user is the front side direction, and the direction facing away from the user is the rear side direction; in the vertical direction, it is the up and down direction, and in the horizontal direction, it is the left and right direction.
[0050] The laundry treatment device provided by the embodiment of the present utility model may be laundry treatment equipment such as a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, a washing and drying integrated machine, etc. Hereinafter, taking a drum washing machine as an example, the structural principle of the present solution will be described.
[0051] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the laundry treatment device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0052] Please refer to Figure 1As shown in the figure, the clothing treatment device provided by the embodiment of the present utility model may include a housing 1. The housing 1 may be configured as an outer shell of the clothing treatment device. The housing 1 generally may adopt a cuboid hollow structure. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the appearance shape of the housing 1 may be designed according to needs and is not limited herein. The interior of the housing 1 can be used to provide an installation space.
[0053] In some embodiments, a clothing inlet (not shown in the figure) may be opened on the front side wall of the housing 1. The clothing inlet can communicate with the internal space of the housing 1. Clothes can be put into the interior of the housing 1 through the clothing inlet for washing.
[0054] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 As shown in the figure, in some embodiments, a door cover 11 may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. The door cover 11 can be used to open and close the clothing inlet on the front side wall of the housing 1, and thus the space inside the housing 1 can be opened and closed through the door cover 11.
[0055] It should be noted that in other embodiments, such as when the washing machine is a pulsator washing machine, the clothing inlet may be provided on the top side wall of the housing 1. At this time, the door cover 11 may be provided on the top side wall of the housing 1.
[0056] In some embodiments, the door cover 11 and the housing 1 may be connected by a hinge, and the door cover 11 can rotate around the axis of the hinge, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the door cover 11 and opening and closing the clothing inlet.
[0057] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the internal structure.
[0058] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 As shown in the figure, the clothing treatment device may include a drum assembly 2. The drum assembly 2 may be disposed inside the housing 1. The drum assembly 2 may be arranged to extend in the front-back direction of the housing 1. A washing cavity 20 may be formed inside the drum assembly 2. A drum opening may be formed on the front end face of the drum assembly 2. The drum opening communicates with the inside of the washing cavity 20. The drum opening is directly opposite to the clothing inlet and the door cover 11 of the housing 1. After the door cover 11 is opened, clothes can be sequentially put into the washing cavity 20 inside the drum assembly 2 through the clothing inlet on the front side of the housing 1 and the drum opening at the front end of the drum assembly 2 for operations such as clothing washing and clothing dehydration. When the housing 1 is closed, the housing 1 can simultaneously close the clothing inlet and the washing cavity 20.
[0059] It should be noted that in other embodiments, such as when the washing machine is a pulsator washing machine, the drum assembly 2 may be arranged to extend vertically in the up-down direction of the housing 1. The drum opening of the drum assembly 2 may be provided on the top end face of the drum assembly 2.
[0060] In some embodiments, the drum assembly 2 may include an outer drum 21. The outer drum 21 may be disposed inside the housing 1. The outer drum 21 may be configured as a tub for containing washing water. The inner space of the outer drum 21 can be used to hold washing liquids such as water, detergent, fabric softener, etc.
[0061] In some embodiments, the drum assembly 2 may include an inner drum 22. The inner drum 22 may be disposed inside the outer drum 21. A washing cavity 20 may be formed inside the inner drum 22. The washing cavity 20 inside the inner drum 22 is used to hold the clothes to be washed. Water passing holes (not labeled in the figure) may be provided on the peripheral wall of the inner drum 22. The washing cavity 20 can communicate with the space between the inner drum 22 and the outer drum 21 through the water passing holes. The washing liquid in the outer drum 21 can enter the washing cavity 20 inside the inner drum 22 through the water passing holes, that is, the washing liquid in the space between the inner drum 22 and the outer drum 21 can enter the washing cavity 20 inside the inner drum 22 through the water passing holes.
[0062] In some embodiments, the inner drum 22 may be rotatably disposed inside the outer drum 21. When the inner drum 22 rotates relative to the outer drum 21, the inner drum 22 can drive the clothes to rotate relative to the outer drum 21, and the washing function of the clothes in the washing cavity 20 of the inner drum 22 can be realized, improving the uniformity of clothes washing and clothes dehydration.
[0063] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the washing cavity 20 can also be used for drying clothes, such as a washing and drying integrated machine.
[0064] In some embodiments, the outer drum 21 and the inner drum 22 can also be arranged coaxially inside and outside. Oppositely arranged openings may be provided at the front ends of the outer drum 21 and the inner drum 22. The front end opening of the outer drum 21 and the front end opening of the inner drum 22 can be combined to form the drum opening of the drum assembly 2.
[0065] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a driving device (not shown in the figure), such as a driving motor, may be provided inside the housing 1. The driving device may be disposed outside the outer drum 21. The driving device may be disposed inside the housing 1. The output end of the driving device may extend into the outer drum 21 and be in transmission connection with the inner drum 22. When the driving device can drive the inner drum 22 to rotate relative to the outer drum 21, the washing or dehydration function of the washing cavity 20 in the inner drum 22 can be realized. It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the output end of the driving device can also be in transmission connection with the inner drum 22 through a transmission device.
[0066] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic structural diagram of the dosing assembly 3. Figure 4 is Figure 3 a schematic structural diagram from another perspective. Figure 5 is Figure 3 an exploded schematic diagram of...
[0067] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the laundry treatment device may include a dosing assembly 3. The dosing assembly 3 may be disposed inside the cabinet 1. The dosing assembly 3 may be disposed outside the drum assembly 2. The dosing assembly 3 may be used to dose laundry detergent and water. When laundry needs to be washed, the dosing assembly 3 may convey and dose the laundry detergent (such as detergent, fabric softener, etc.) into the washing chamber 20 through the water flow.
[0068] In some embodiments, the dosing assembly 3 may include a water inlet box 31. The water inlet box 31 may be disposed inside the cabinet 1. The dosing assembly 3 may be disposed outside the drum assembly 2. The water inlet box 31 may be a hollow housing structure. External water source may enter the water inlet box 31, and the water inlet box 31 may be communicated with the washing chamber 20 through a pipeline, so as to convey and dose water into the drum assembly 2 to supply water to the inside of the washing chamber 20.
[0069] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a schematic structural view of the soap box 32 in it.
[0070] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the dosing assembly 3 may include a soap box 32. The soap box 32 may be slidably disposed inside the water inlet box 31. The inside of the soap box 32 may be used to store laundry detergent. The laundry detergent in the soap box 32 may enter the water inlet box 31, and then be conveyed and dosed into the drum assembly 2 through the water flow in the water inlet box 31 to provide laundry detergent to the inside of the washing chamber 20.
[0071] In some embodiments, the soap box 32 may be exposed outside the cabinet 1. When the soap box 32 is pulled out of the water inlet box 31, the soap box 32 may be exposed outside the front side wall of the cabinet 1, so as to facilitate supplementing or dosing laundry detergent into the soap box 32.
[0072] Please refer to Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the dosing assembly 3 may include a dosing pump 33. The dosing pump 33 may be used to extract the laundry detergent in the soap box 32, convey the extracted laundry detergent into the water inlet box 31, and convey and dose it into the drum assembly 2 through the water flow in the water inlet box 31.
[0073] In some embodiments, the dosing pump 33 may be disposed on the water inlet box 31. When the soap box 32 is pushed into the water inlet box 31, the dosing pump 33 may be communicated with the inside of the soap box 32, so that the dosing pump 33 can extract the laundry detergent in the soap box 32.
[0074] In some embodiments, the dosing pump 33 may be disposed on the rear wall of the water inlet box 31. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the dosing pump 33 may also be disposed on other side walls of the water inlet box 31, or may also be disposed inside the water inlet box 31.
[0075] Figure 7 Yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure in another state. Figure 8 Yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the internal structure.
[0076] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, a liquid storage cavity 320 can be provided in the soap box 32. The liquid storage can be used to store laundry detergent. The dispensing pump 33 can extract the laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0077] In some embodiments, two liquid storage cavities 320 can be provided in the soap box 32. The two liquid storage cavities 320 can be arranged separately from each other. One liquid storage cavity 320 can be used to store detergent. The other liquid storage cavity 320 can be used to store fabric softener.
[0078] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, three or more liquid storage cavities 320 can also be provided. The number of the liquid storage cavities 320 can be adjusted according to needs and is not limited herein.
[0079] Please refer to Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, a filter element 321 can be provided in the liquid storage cavity 320. The filter element 321 can be used to filter the liquid in the liquid storage cavity 320. The laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity 320 can be filtered by the filter element 321 and then extracted by the dispensing pump 33. Therefore, the filtering function of the dispensed laundry detergent can be realized. It can effectively prevent the flocs in the laundry detergent from clogging the dispensing pump 33, avoid affecting the dispensing amount of the dispensing pump 33, and ensure the normal operation of the dispensing pump 33.
[0080] In some embodiments, the filter element 321 can divide the space of the liquid storage cavity 320 to form a liquid storage area 3201 and a filtering area 3202. The liquid storage area 3201 and the filtering area 3202 can be respectively arranged on opposite sides of the filter element 321. The liquid in the liquid storage area 3201 can flow into the filtering area 3202 after being filtered by the filter element 321. The liquid inlet end of the dispensing pump 33 can be communicated with the filtering area 3202. The liquid inlet end of the dispensing pump 33 can extract the liquid in the filtering area 3202. Therefore, the liquid in the filtering area 3202 can be filtered by the filter element 321 and then extracted by the dispensing pump 33. The laundry detergent in the soap box 32 can be filtered by the filter element 321 before being extracted by the dispensing pump 33, which can effectively prevent the dispensing pump 33 from being clogged.
[0081] Figure 9 Yes Figure 8 Partial exploded view of
[0082] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, the filter member 321 can be detachably disposed inside the soap box 32. The filter member 321 can be detachably disposed in the liquid storage chamber 320. The filter member 321 can be placed into the liquid storage chamber 320 or taken out from the liquid storage chamber 320 to facilitate cleaning or replacement of the filter member 321.
[0083] In some embodiments, the filter member 321 can be in a plate-like structure. The filter member 321 can be vertically arranged between the liquid storage area 3201 and the filtering area 3202. The liquid storage area 3201 and the filtering area 3202 can be respectively disposed on opposite sides of the filter member 321.
[0084] In some embodiments, the filter member 321 can be a filter net. The filter net can be vertically arranged between the liquid storage area 3201 and the filtering area 3202.
[0085] In some embodiments, the liquid storage area 3201 can be disposed on the front side of the filter member 321. The filtering area 3202 can be disposed on the rear side of the filter member 321. When the soap box 32 is pushed into the inside of the water inlet box 31, the filtering area 3202 can be in butt communication with the dosing pump 33 on the back side of the water inlet box 31 to facilitate the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33 to draw the laundry detergent liquid in the filtering area 3202 nearby.
[0086] In some embodiments, the space of the filtering area 3202 is smaller than the space of the liquid storage area 3201 to prevent excessive accumulation of the filtered laundry detergent in the filtering area 3202.
[0087] In some embodiments, the space volume of the liquid storage area 3201 is relatively large, that is, the volume of the liquid storage chamber 320 can be relatively large. The volume of the liquid storage area 3201 in the liquid storage chamber 320 can be used to pre-store the amount of laundry detergent for multiple laundry programs. For example, the user can pre-store the amount of laundry detergent for several days or weeks or more in the liquid storage area 3201 of the liquid storage chamber 320 to reduce the number of times the user replenishes the liquid. When starting each laundry program, only the amount of laundry detergent for a single time needs to be pumped by controlling the dosing pump 33. Therefore, the user does not need to manually supplement the laundry detergent into the soap box 32 before starting each laundry program, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.
[0088] Please refer to Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, an installation groove 3221 can be provided on the side wall of the liquid storage chamber 320. The installation groove 3221 can be arranged to extend vertically. The installation groove 3221 can extend up and down. The side edge of the filter member 321 can be inserted downward into the installation groove 3221 from the upper port of the installation groove 3221, and then the filter member 321 is vertically arranged between the liquid storage area 3201 and the filtering area 3202.
[0089] In some embodiments, there may be two installation grooves 3221. The two installation grooves 3221 may be respectively disposed on opposite side walls of the liquid storage cavity 320. Opposite side edges of the filter element 321 may be respectively inserted downward from the upper ports of the installation grooves 3221 into an installation groove 3221, so that the filter element 321 can be detachably arranged between the liquid storage area 3201 and the filtration area 3202.
[0090] Please refer to Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, an installation position 322 may be formed between the liquid storage area 3201 and the filtration area 3202. The filter element 321 may be detachably disposed in the installation position 322. The installation position 322 may extend vertically so that the filter element 321 can be erected between the liquid storage area 3201 and the filtration area 3202.
[0091] In some embodiments, the two installation grooves 3221 may be respectively disposed on opposite side walls of the installation position 322. When the filter element 321 is disposed in the installation position 322, opposite ends of the filter element 321 may be respectively inserted into an installation groove 3221, thereby fixing the filter element 321 in the installation position 322.
[0092] In some embodiments, a positioning card slot 3222 may be provided at the bottom of the installation position 322. When the filter element 321 is disposed in the installation position 322, the bottom end of the filter element 321 may be inserted into the positioning card slot 3222, thereby fixing the filter element 321 in the installation position 322.
[0093] Please refer to Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the soap box 32 may have a box cover 323. The box cover 323 may cover the top surface of the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0094] In some embodiments, the box cover 323 may be provided with a liquid replenishing port 3231. The liquid replenishing port 3231 may be located above the top of the liquid storage area 3201. When the soap box 32 is pulled out from the water inlet box 31, the user can replenish the laundry detergent into the liquid storage cavity 320 through the liquid replenishing port 3231. The laundry detergent may first enter the liquid storage area 3201 and then flow into the filtration area 3202 after being filtered by the filter element 321.
[0095] In some embodiments, the box cover 323 may be provided with two liquid replenishing ports 3231. The two liquid replenishing ports 3231 may be respectively located above the tops of the two liquid storage cavities 320. Therefore, the user can replenish the detergent into one liquid storage cavity 320 through one liquid replenishing port 3231 and replenish the fabric softener into the other liquid storage cavity 320 through the other liquid replenishing port 3231.
[0096] In some embodiments, a valve plug 3232 may be provided at the liquid replenishing port 3231. The valve plug 3232 may be detachably provided at the liquid replenishing port 3231. The valve plug 3232 may be used to seal and block the liquid replenishing port 3231. The valve plug 3232 may be removed from the liquid replenishing port 3231 by manually pulling it out. The valve plug 3232 may be plugged at the liquid replenishing port 3231 by manually inserting it.
[0097] In some embodiments, the box cover 323 may be provided with a liquid replenishing cover 3233. The liquid replenishing cover 3233 may be rotatably connected to the top surface of the box cover 323. The liquid replenishing cover 3233 may cover the top surfaces of the liquid replenishing port 3231 and the valve plug 3232, thereby sealing the liquid replenishing port 3231 and the valve plug 3232.
[0098] Please refer to Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, a manual feeding slot 324 may be provided in the soap box 32. The manual feeding slot 324 may be internally communicated with the water inlet box 31. The user may directly put laundry detergents such as detergents and fabric conditioners into the manual feeding slot 324, so that the laundry detergents can enter the interior of the water inlet box 31 along the manual feeding slot 324, and can be directly fed into the washing cavity 20 in the drum assembly 2 through the water flow in the water inlet box 31.
[0099] Figure 10 is Figure 9 the front view of. Figure 11 is Figure 10 the sectional view taken along the line A-A in. Figure 12 is Figure 7 the structural schematic diagram of the box cover 323 in.
[0100] Please refer to Figures 10 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments, a manual feeding port 3234 may be formed in the box cover 323. The manual feeding port 3234 may be provided at the top of the manual feeding slot 324. The manual feeding port 3234 may be vertically and directly communicated with the manual feeding slot 324. When the soap box 32 is pulled out from the water inlet box 31, the user may directly put laundry detergents into the manual feeding slot 324 from the manual feeding port 3234.
[0101] In some embodiments, when the user uses washing powder to wash clothes, the user may put the washing powder into the manual feeding slot 324 through the manual feeding port 3234, and the washing powder in the manual feeding slot 324 may be flushed into the washing cavity 20 by the water flow in the water inlet box 31. In this scenario, the user may independently control the amount of washing powder used for each laundry.
[0102] In some embodiments, when a user does a single laundry, the user can also put the amount of laundry detergent for a single laundry into the manual dosing tank 324 through the manual dosing port 3234, and the laundry detergent in the manual dosing tank 324 is flushed into the washing chamber 20 by the water flow in the water inlet box 31. In this scenario, the user can independently control the amount of laundry detergent for a single laundry.
[0103] It should be noted that when the user replenishes the laundry detergent into the liquid storage chamber 320 through the replenishment port 3231, the user does not need to consider the amount of laundry detergent for a single laundry, but rather consider the total amount of laundry detergent for multiple laundries that needs to be replenished in the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0104] Please refer to Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the height of the bottom surface of the filtration area 3202 may not be higher than the height of the bottom surface of the liquid storage area 3201. That is, the height of the bottom surface of the filtration area 3202 may be lower than the height of the bottom surface of the liquid storage area 3201, or the height of the bottom surface of the filtration area 3202 may be equal to the height of the bottom surface of the liquid storage area 3201. Therefore, when the laundry detergent in the filtration area 3202 is pumped out, the laundry detergent in the liquid storage area 3201 can automatically flow to the filtration area 3202 and flow into the filtration area 3202 after being filtered by the filter element 321.
[0105] In some embodiments, the height of the bottom surface of the end of the liquid storage area 3201 close to the filtration area 3202 may be lower than the height of the bottom surface of the end of the liquid storage area 3201 far from the filtration area 3202. Therefore, when the laundry detergent in the filtration area 3202 is pumped out, the laundry detergent in the liquid storage area 3201 can automatically move in the direction close to the liquid storage area 3201.
[0106] In some embodiments, a diversion wall 3203 may be provided on the bottom surface of the liquid storage area 3201. The diversion wall 3203 may be provided at the middle position of the liquid storage area 3201. In the direction from the liquid storage area 3201 towards the filtration area 3202, the diversion wall 3203 may be arranged to extend obliquely downward, so that the height of the bottom surface of the end of the liquid storage area 3201 far from the filtration area 3202 may be higher than the height of the bottom surface of the end of the liquid storage area 3201 close to the filtration area 3202, enabling the laundry detergent in the liquid storage area 3201 to automatically move in the direction close to the liquid storage area 3201.
[0107] In some embodiments, the entire bottom surface of the liquid storage area 3201 may be the diversion wall 3203. At this time, the entire bottom surface of the liquid storage area 3201 may be arranged to extend obliquely, enabling the laundry detergent in the liquid storage area 3201 to automatically move in the direction close to the liquid storage area 3201.
[0108] Please refer to Figure 11As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom surface height of the filtering area 3202 may be equal to the bottom surface height of one end of the liquid storage area 3201 close to the filtering area 3202. It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the bottom surface height of the filtering area 3202 may also be lower than the bottom surface height of one end of the liquid storage area 3201 close to the filtering area 3202.
[0109] Figure 13 is Figure 12 a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the middle liquid extraction tube 325. Figure 14 is Figure 13 a disassembled structural schematic diagram of Figure 15 is Figure 10 a sectional view taken along the line B-B in Figure 16 is Figure 15 a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of
[0110] Please refer to Figures 12 to 16 As shown, in some embodiments, a liquid extraction tube 325 may be provided in the soap box 32. The liquid extraction tube 325 may be arranged in the liquid storage cavity 320. The liquid extraction tube 325 may be arranged in the filtering area 3202. The liquid extraction tube 325 may be communicated with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33. The dosing pump 33 may extract the laundry detergent in the filtering area 3202 of the liquid storage cavity 320 through the liquid extraction tube 325.
[0111] In some embodiments, the liquid extraction tube 325 may be arranged to extend vertically. The upper end inside the liquid extraction tube 325 may be communicated with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33. The lower end of the liquid extraction tube 325 may be communicated with the bottom area of the liquid storage cavity 320. The lower end of the liquid extraction tube 325 may be communicated with the bottom area of the filtering area 3202. Therefore, the dosing pump 33 may extract the clean laundry detergent in the filtering area 3202 through the liquid extraction tube 325.
[0112] In some embodiments, the liquid extraction tube 325 may be provided on the bottom surface of the box cover 323. The liquid extraction tube 325 may extend downward from the bottom surface of the box cover 323. The box cover 323 may be detachably provided on the top of the soap box 32. When the box cover 323 is installed on the top of the soap box 32, the liquid extraction tube 325 may extend downward from the bottom surface of the box cover 323 into the filtering area 3202, and the bottom end of the liquid extraction tube 325 may be communicated with the bottom area of the filtering area 3202.
[0113] In some embodiments, the liquid extraction tube 325 may be integrally formed with the box cover 323. The liquid extraction tube 325 may be integrally formed on the bottom surface of the box cover 323, and thus the liquid extraction tube 325 and the box cover 323 may be integrally formed through an injection molding process to simplify the manufacturing and assembly difficulty of the liquid extraction tube 325.
[0114] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the liquid extraction tube 325 can also be detachably connected to the box cover 323. The liquid extraction tube 325 can also be detachably arranged on the bottom surface of the box cover 323.
[0115] In other embodiments, the liquid extraction tube 325 can also be separately arranged from the box cover 323. The liquid extraction tube 325 can be separately arranged in the liquid storage cavity 320. The liquid extraction tube 325 can be detachably and separately arranged in the liquid storage cavity 320, or the liquid extraction tube 325 can also be integrally formed and fixed in the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0116] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, a docking tube 3235 can be provided at the rear end of the box cover 323. The docking tube 3235 can extend towards the back side of the soap box 32. The upper end of the liquid extraction tube 325 can be communicated with the docking tube 3235. When the soap box 32 is pushed into the water inlet box 31, the docking tube 3235 can be docked and communicated with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33, which is convenient for the liquid extraction tube 325 to be docked and communicated with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33. Therefore, the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33 can extract the laundry detergent in the filtering area 3202 of the liquid storage cavity 320 through the docking tube 3235 and the liquid extraction tube 325, so that the laundry detergent passes through the inside of the liquid extraction tube 325 and the inside of the docking tube 3235 in sequence, and then enters the inside of the dosing pump 33.
[0117] Please refer to Figures 12 to 16 As shown, in some embodiments, a volume reduction tube 326 can be provided inside the liquid extraction tube 325. The volume reduction tube 326 can be detachably arranged inside the liquid extraction tube 325, so that the volume reduction tube 326 can be put into the liquid extraction tube 325 or taken out from the liquid extraction tube 325. The internal space of the existing liquid extraction tube 325 is relatively large. During use, especially during the first use, the extracted laundry detergent needs to preferentially fill the internal space of the liquid extraction tube 325. The volume reduction tube 326 can be filled in the internal space of the liquid extraction tube 325 to reduce the internal space of the liquid extraction tube 325 and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the liquid extraction tube 325 by the laundry detergent.
[0118] It should be noted that in some related technologies, the internal space of the liquid extraction tube 325 is reduced by narrowing the internal diameter of the liquid extraction tube 325, but this solution is likely to block the liquid extraction tube 325 and it is difficult to accurately control the dosing flow rate and speed of the laundry detergent.
[0119] In some embodiments, a flow reduction channel 3260 may be provided inside the flow reduction tube 326. The upper end of the flow reduction channel 3260 may communicate with the inside of the liquid extraction tube 325. The lower end of the flow reduction channel 3260 may communicate with the inside of the liquid storage cavity 320. Therefore, the liquid extraction tube 325 can communicate with the bottom area of the liquid storage cavity 320 through the flow reduction channel 3260, and the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33 can extract the laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity 320 through the liquid extraction tube 325 and the flow reduction channel 3260, and then the extracted laundry detergent can be dosed into the washing cavity 20.
[0120] When the dosing assembly 3 is in use, especially during the first use, filling the internal space of the liquid extraction tube 325 with the flow reduction tube 326 can reduce the occupation of the internal space of the liquid extraction tube 325 by the laundry detergent, and thus can avoid affecting the dosing amount of the laundry detergent and reduce the dosing error of the laundry detergent.
[0121] It should be noted that the internal space of the existing liquid extraction tube 325 is constant, and it is difficult to adjust and precisely control the liquid extraction flow rate of the liquid extraction tube 325. In some embodiments of the present application, different models of flow reduction tubes 326 can be replaced inside the liquid extraction tube 325. Different models of flow reduction tubes 326 can have flow reduction channels 3260 with different diameters. By replacing the flow reduction tube 326 with a flow reduction channel 3260 of a different diameter, the liquid extraction speed of the dosing pump 33 can be changed and adjusted, facilitating the precise control of the liquid extraction amount of the dosing pump 33, precisely controlling the dosing speed and dosing amount of the laundry detergent, and reducing the dosing error.
[0122] Please refer to Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, the liquid extraction tube 325 may be arranged to extend vertically. The vertical arrangement of the liquid extraction tube 325 can facilitate the installation and arrangement of the liquid extraction tube 325. The flow reduction tube 326 is arranged to extend vertically. The extension direction of the flow reduction tube 326 may be the same as the extension direction of the liquid extraction tube 325, so as to simplify the manufacturing and installation difficulty of the flow reduction tube 326.
[0123] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the liquid extraction tube 325 may also be arranged obliquely. There may be an angle between the liquid extraction tube 325 and the vertical direction. Correspondingly, the flow reduction tube 326 may also be arranged obliquely. There may be an angle between the flow reduction tube 326 and the vertical direction.
[0124] In some embodiments, the flow reduction channel 3260 in the flow reduction tube 326 may be arranged to extend along the axial direction of the flow reduction tube 326, which can simplify the manufacturing process difficulty of the flow reduction tube 326. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the flow reduction channel 3260 in the flow reduction tube 326 may not extend along the axial direction of the flow reduction tube 326, and the flow reduction channel 3260 in the flow reduction tube 326 may also be arranged in a curved or inclined manner.
[0125] Please refer toFigure 14 , Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, fixing ribs 3261 may protrude from the outer peripheral wall of the volume-reducing tube 326. The fixing ribs 3261 may be arranged to extend vertically. The fixing ribs 3261 may be arranged to extend along the axial direction of the volume-reducing tube 326.
[0126] When the volume-reducing tube 326 is installed inside the liquid extraction tube 325, the outer side wall of the fixing rib 3261 can abut against the inner wall of the liquid extraction tube 325. By means of interference extrusion, the volume-reducing tube 326 can be fixed inside the liquid extraction tube 325.
[0127] In some embodiments, in the direction from bottom to top, the distance between the outer side wall of the fixing rib 3261 and the outer peripheral wall of the volume-reducing tube 326 may gradually decrease to zero. In the direction from bottom to top, the thickness of the fixing rib 3261 may gradually decrease to zero. Therefore, when the volume-reducing tube 326 is installed inside the liquid extraction tube 325, there may be a zero gap between the outer peripheral wall at the top end of the volume-reducing tube 326 and the inner wall of the liquid extraction tube 325, and the outer peripheral wall at the top end of the volume-reducing tube 326 may closely adhere to the inner wall of the liquid extraction tube 325. When the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33 extracts liquid, the dosing pump 33 can only extract the laundry detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320 through the flow-reducing channel 3260 inside the volume-reducing tube 326.
[0128] In some embodiments, the fixing rib 3261 may only be arranged in the lower region of the outer peripheral wall of the volume-reducing tube 326. The fixing rib 3261 is not arranged in the top region of the outer peripheral wall of the volume-reducing tube 326, so as to ensure that the outer peripheral wall at the top end of the volume-reducing tube 326 can closely adhere to the inner wall of the liquid extraction tube 325.
[0129] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the fixing rib 3261 may only be arranged in the middle region of the outer peripheral wall of the volume-reducing tube 326.
[0130] Please refer to Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments, there may be multiple fixing ribs 3261. The multiple fixing ribs 3261 may be circumferentially spaced and arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the volume-reducing tube 326. The multiple fixing ribs 3261 can improve the stability of fixing the volume-reducing tube 326 inside the liquid extraction tube 325. It should be noted that the number, length, and thickness of the fixing ribs 3261 can be adjusted as needed and are not limited herein.
[0131] Please refer to Figures 12 to 16As shown, in some embodiments, a stepped groove 3251 may be recessed laterally at the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325. The stepped groove 3251 may be in an annular structure. The stepped groove 3251 may be arranged around the peripheral side wall of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325. A stepped portion 3262 may be protruded on the outer peripheral wall at the bottom end of the volume reduction tube 326. The stepped portion 3262 may be in an annular structure. The stepped portion 3262 may be arranged around the outer peripheral wall at the bottom end of the volume reduction tube 326. When the volume reduction tube 326 needs to be placed inside the liquid extraction tube 325, the volume reduction tube 326 may be inserted into the liquid extraction tube 325 through the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325, so that the stepped portion 3262 may be fitted into the stepped groove 3251, thereby fixing the volume reduction tube 326 inside the liquid extraction tube 325, preventing the volume reduction tube 326 from extending excessively into the liquid extraction tube 325, and preventing the volume reduction tube 326 from being unable to be taken out of the liquid extraction tube 325.
[0132] Please refer to Figures 12 to 16 As shown, in some embodiments, a first protrusion 3252 extending downward may be protruded on the peripheral side wall of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325. The first protrusion 3252 may be used to abut against the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320 to maintain a gap between the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325 and the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0133] In some embodiments, a plurality of first protrusions 3252 extending downward may be protruded on the peripheral side wall of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325. The plurality of first protrusions 3252 may be circumferentially spaced and arranged at the peripheral side edge of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325. A first flow-through gap 3253 may be formed between two adjacent first protrusions 3252. When the distance between the first protrusion 3252 and the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320 is small, or when the first protrusion 3252 abuts against the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320, the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325 may extract the laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity 320 through the first flow-through gap 3253.
[0134] It should be noted that the number and spacing of the first protrusions 3252 may be adjusted as needed and are not limited herein.
[0135] Please refer to Figures 12 to 16 As shown, in some embodiments, a second protrusion 3263 extending downward may be protruded on the peripheral side wall of the bottom port of the volume reduction tube 326. The second protrusion 3263 may protrude beyond the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube 325. The second protrusion 3263 may be used to abut against the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320 to maintain a gap between the bottom port of the volume reduction tube 326 and the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0136] In some embodiments, a plurality of second protrusions 3263 extending downwardly may be protrudingly provided on the circumferential sidewall of the bottom port of the volume reduction tube 326. The plurality of second protrusions 3263 may be circumferentially spaced and arranged at the circumferential side edge of the bottom port of the volume reduction tube 326. A second flow-through gap 3264 may be formed between two adjacent second protrusions 3263. When the distance between the second protrusion 3263 and the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320 is small, or when the second protrusion 3263 abuts against the bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320, the liquid extraction tube 325 may extract the laundry detergent in the liquid storage cavity 320 through the bottom port of the flow reduction channel 3260 and the second flow-through gap 3264.
[0137] It should be noted that the number and spacing of the second protrusions 3263 can be adjusted as needed and are not limited herein.
[0138] Figure 17 Yes Figure 5 A schematic exploded view of a part of the water inlet box 31. Figure 18 Yes Figure 17 A partial structural schematic diagram of [the relevant part].
[0139] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 and in combination with Figures 17 to 18 As shown, in some embodiments, a placement cavity 310 may be provided in the water inlet box 31. An opening communicating with the placement cavity 310 may be provided at the front end of the water inlet box 31. The soap box 32 may be slidably disposed in the placement cavity 310 through the front end opening of the water inlet box 31.
[0140] In some embodiments, a water outlet portion 311 may be provided at the bottom of the water inlet box 31. A water outlet (not labeled in the figure) may be provided in the water outlet portion 311. The water outlet in the water outlet portion 311 may communicate with the washing cavity 20. The water or laundry detergent entering the placement cavity 310 may flow into the washing cavity 20 of the drum assembly 2 through the water outlet in the water outlet portion 311.
[0141] Figure 19 Yes Figure 18 A structural schematic diagram of the water distribution plate in [the relevant part].
[0142] Please refer to Figures 17 to 19 As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet box 31 may include a water distribution plate 312. The water distribution plate 312 may be disposed above the top of the placement cavity 310. A water channel may be provided in the water inlet box 31. The water channel may be disposed in the water distribution plate 312. One end of the water channel may be connected to a water source. The other end of the water channel may be communicated with the washing cavity 20 in the drum assembly 2 through a pipeline. The other end of the water channel may also be communicated with the placement cavity 310, and the placement cavity 310 is then communicated with the washing cavity 20 in the drum assembly 2 through a pipeline.
[0143] In some embodiments, the water inlet box 31 may include a top cover 313. The top cover 313 may be disposed on the top surface of the water distribution plate 312. The water passage may be enclosed and formed between the top surface of the water distribution plate 312 and the bottom surface of the top cover 313.
[0144] Figure 20 is Figure 4 a top view schematic diagram of. Figure 21 is Figure 20 the C-C cross-sectional view in. Figure 22 is Figure 21 a partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of.
[0145] Please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 and Figure 22 As shown, in some embodiments, a constant volume chamber 314 may be provided in the water inlet box 31. The constant volume chamber 314 may be recessed in the top surface of the water distribution plate 312. The constant volume chamber 314 may be enclosed and formed between the top surface of the water distribution plate 312 and the bottom surface of the top cover 313. The liquid outlet end of the dosing pump 33 may communicate with the constant volume chamber 314. When the dosing pump 33 operates, the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump 33 may extract the laundry detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320 of the soap box 32, and convey the extracted laundry detergent to the constant volume chamber 314 through the liquid outlet end of the dosing pump 33.
[0146] In some embodiments, the constant volume chamber 314 may be enclosed and formed between the top surface of the water distribution plate 312 and the bottom surface of the top cover 313. The bottom region of the constant volume chamber 314 may be formed on the top surface of the water distribution plate 312. The top region of the constant volume chamber 314 may be formed on the bottom surface of the top cover 313.
[0147] Please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, in some embodiments, the water passage in the water inlet box 31 may include a premixing water passage 315. One end of the premixing water passage 315 may be connected to a water source. The other end of the premixing water passage 315 may be used to communicate with the washing chamber 20. The premixing water passage 315 may communicate with the constant volume chamber 314 through a pipeline. When water enters the premixing water passage 315, the premixing water passage 315 may extract the laundry detergent in the constant volume chamber 314, mix it with the water in the premixing water passage 315, and then convey it to the washing chamber 20 through the pipeline for dosing.
[0148] In some embodiments, the premixing water passage 315 may be recessed in the top surface of the water distribution plate 312. At least part of the pipeline of the premixing water passage 315 may be enclosed between the bottom surface of the top cover 313 and the top surface of the water distribution plate 312.
[0149] Please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19As shown, in some embodiments, the water channel in the water inlet box 31 may include a main water inlet channel 317. The main water inlet channel 317 may have a main water inlet 3171. The main water inlet 3171 may be used to connect to a water source. The main water inlet channel 317 may include a first branch 3172. One end of the first branch 3172 may be connected to the main water inlet 3171. The other end of the first branch 3172 may be connected to the constant volume chamber 314. After the step of dispensing the laundry detergent in the constant volume chamber 314 into the washing chamber 20 along with the water flow in the premixing water channel 315 is completed, the main water inlet channel 317 may supply water to the constant volume chamber 314 through the first branch 3172 to wash the residual laundry detergent in the constant volume chamber 314.
[0150] In some embodiments, the main water inlet channel 317 may be recessed on the top surface of the water distribution plate 312. The main water inlet channel 317 may be enclosed between the bottom surface of the top cover 313 and the top surface of the water distribution plate 312.
[0151] Please refer to Figure 18 、 Figure 19 As shown, in some embodiments, an overflow port 3141 may be provided on the side wall of the constant volume chamber 314. The overflow port 3141 may connect the constant volume chamber 314 and the dispensing chamber 310. When the liquid in the constant volume chamber 314 reaches a preset height, the liquid in the constant volume chamber 314 can flow into the dispensing chamber 310 through the overflow port 3141, and then flow into the washing chamber 20 in the drum assembly 2 through the water outlet part 311 at the bottom of the dispensing chamber 310.
[0152] In some embodiments, the height between the overflow port 3141 and the bottom surface of the constant volume chamber 314 may be a preset height. When the liquid in the constant volume chamber 314 reaches the preset height, the liquid level in the constant volume chamber 314 reaches the overflow port 3141, and the liquid volume in the constant volume chamber 314 is the preset volume.
[0153] Please refer to Figure 18 、 Figure 19 As shown, in some embodiments, when the main water inlet channel 317 supplies water to the constant volume chamber 314 through the first branch 3172, the mixed liquid after the water flow washes the residual laundry detergent in the constant volume chamber 314 can flow into the dispensing chamber 310 through the overflow port 3141, and then flow into the washing chamber 20 in the drum assembly 2 through the water outlet part 311 at the bottom of the dispensing chamber 310.
[0154] In some embodiments, the port where the first branch 3172 is connected to the constant volume chamber 314 may be arranged on the top side wall of the constant volume chamber 314, so as to facilitate washing the residual laundry detergent on the inner side wall of the constant volume chamber 314.
[0155] In some embodiments, the position height of the port where the first branch 3172 communicates with the constant volume chamber 314 can be higher than the position height of the liquid overflow port 3141, so that the liquid in the constant volume chamber 314 can smoothly drain from the liquid overflow port 3141, preventing the liquid from flowing back into the first branch 3172 and the main water inlet path 317.
[0156] Please refer to Figure 18 , Figure 19 As shown, in some embodiments, a water leakage port 3142 can be provided on the bottom surface of the constant volume chamber 314. The water leakage port 3142 can communicate with the dosing chamber 310. When the first branch 3172 supplies water into the constant volume chamber 314, the water for cleaning the residual laundry detergent in the constant volume chamber 314 can enter the dosing chamber 310 through the water leakage port 3142.
[0157] In some embodiments, the diameter of the water leakage port 3142 can be less than or equal to a preset diameter. When the laundry detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320 enters the constant volume chamber 314, due to the viscosity of the laundry detergent, the laundry detergent in the constant volume chamber 314 cannot enter the dosing chamber 310 through the water leakage port 3142.
[0158] It should be noted that when water is supplied into the constant volume chamber 314 through the first branch 3172 for cleaning, most of the mixed liquid of the residual laundry detergent in the constant volume chamber 314 during cleaning flows into the dosing chamber 310 through the liquid overflow port 3141. Only at the end of the cleaning process or when the water supply ends, most of the liquid components in the constant volume chamber 314 are water, and at this time, the liquid in the constant volume chamber 314 can enter the dosing chamber 310 through the water leakage port 3142.
[0159] Please refer to Figure 18 , Figure 19 , and in combination with Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a first outlet 3151 can be formed at the water outlet end of the premixing water path 315. The dosing assembly 3 can include a dosing tube 34. The dosing tube 34 can be provided outside the water inlet box 31. One end of the dosing tube 34 can communicate with the first outlet 3151. The other end of the dosing tube 34 can communicate with the washing chamber 20. The mixed liquid formed in the premixing water path 315 can be delivered through the dosing tube 34 and put into the washing chamber 20 of the drum assembly 2.
[0160] In some embodiments, the main water inlet waterway 317 may include a second branch 3173. One end of the second branch 3173 may communicate with the main water inlet 3171. The other end of the second branch 3173 may be formed with a second outlet 3174. The dosing assembly 3 may include a cleaning pipe 35. The cleaning pipe 35 may be disposed outside the water inlet box 31. One end of the cleaning pipe 35 may communicate with the second outlet 3174. The other end of the cleaning pipe 35 may communicate with the washing chamber 20. The main water inlet waterway 317 can clean a partial area in the washing chamber 20 of the drum assembly 2 through the second branch 3173 and the cleaning pipe 35. It should be noted that the main water inlet waterway 317 can supply water to the washing chamber 20 of the drum assembly 2 through the second branch 3173 and the cleaning pipe 35.
[0161] In some embodiments, the cleaning area of the cleaning pipe 35 in the washing chamber 20 and the dosing area of the dosing pipe 34 in the washing chamber 20 may at least partially overlap. In the washing chamber 20, the cleaning area of the cleaning pipe 35 and the dosing area of the dosing pipe 34 may mostly overlap, so as to flush the residual laundry detergent on the inner wall of the washing chamber 20 through the second branch 3173 and the cleaning pipe 35, which is beneficial to improving the laundry efficiency and reducing the residual laundry detergent on the inner wall of the washing chamber 20.
[0162] Please refer to Figures 17 to 19 As shown, in some embodiments, a spray chamber 318 may be provided in the water inlet box 31. The spray chamber 318 may be disposed on the top surface of the water distribution plate 312. The spray chamber 318 may be enclosed between the top surface of the water distribution plate 312 and the bottom surface of the top cover 313. The spray chamber 318 may be arranged above the top of the manual dosing slot 324. A plurality of spray nozzles 3181 may be provided on the bottom surface of the spray chamber 318. The plurality of spray nozzles 3181 may be arranged on the bottom surface of the spray chamber 318 at intervals. The spray nozzles 3181 may communicate with the manual dosing slot 324.
[0163] When water is supplied to the spray chamber 318 from a water source, the water in the spray chamber 318 may be sprayed downward through the plurality of spray nozzles 3181 onto the manual dosing slot 324 to flush the washing powder or laundry detergent in the manual dosing slot 324. The washing powder or laundry detergent is flushed into the dosing chamber 310 by the water flow, and then is discharged into the washing chamber 20 of the drum assembly 2 through the water outlet part 311 at the bottom of the dosing chamber 310 by the water flow.
[0164] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the spray chamber 318 may also directly supply water to the washing chamber 20 in the drum assembly 2 through the spray nozzles 3181, the manual dosing slot 324, and the dosing chamber 310.
[0165] Please refer to Figures 17 to 19As shown, in some embodiments, the main water inlet channel 317 may include a third branch 3175. One end of the third branch 3175 may communicate with the main water inlet 3171. The other end of the third branch 3175 may communicate with the spray chamber 318. The main water inlet channel 317 can supply water to the spray chamber 318 through the third branch 3175, and thus can supply water to the washing chamber 20 of the cylinder assembly 2, or can convey the washing powder or liquid detergent in the manual dosing tank 324 into the washing chamber 20.
[0166] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 18 , Figure 20 As shown, in some embodiments, the dosing assembly 3 may include a water inlet valve 36. The water inlet valve 36 may have a first valve port 361. The first valve port 361 may be connected to the water inlet end of the premixing water channel 315 through a premixing water inlet pipe 37. One end of the premixing water inlet pipe 37 may communicate with the first valve port 361 of the water inlet valve 36. The other end of the premixing water inlet pipe 37 may communicate with the water inlet end of the premixing water channel 315. Therefore, water can be separately supplied to the premixing water channel 315 through the first valve port 361 of the water inlet valve 36 and the premixing water inlet pipe 37.
[0167] In some embodiments, the water inlet valve 36 may have a second valve port 362. The second valve port 362 may be connected to the main water inlet 3171 through a main water inlet pipe 38. One end of the main water inlet pipe 38 may communicate with the second valve port 362 of the water inlet valve 36. The other end of the main water inlet pipe 38 may communicate with the main water inlet 3171. Therefore, water can be supplied to the main water inlet 3171 and the main water inlet channel 317 through the second valve port 362 of the water inlet valve 36 and the main water inlet pipe 38.
[0168] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, when the water inlet valve 36 supplies water to the main water inlet channel 317 through the main water inlet pipe 38, the main water inlet 3171 can simultaneously supply water to the first branch 3172, the second branch 3173, and the third branch 3175, so that water can flow into the washing chamber 20 in the cylinder assembly 2 from different water flows simultaneously.
[0169] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the terms used are illustrative and exemplary, rather than restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be broadly construed within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A laundry treatment device, characterized in that, Comprising: A casing configured as an outer shell of the laundry treatment device; A drum assembly disposed within the casing, with a washing chamber formed therein; A dosing assembly including a water inlet box, a soap box, and a dosing pump; the water inlet box is disposed within the casing; the soap box is slidably disposed inside the water inlet box, and a liquid storage chamber for storing laundry detergent is provided within the soap box; Wherein, a liquid extraction tube is provided within the liquid storage chamber, and the upper end within the liquid extraction tube can be communicated with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump, and the lower end of the liquid extraction tube is communicated with the bottom region of the liquid storage chamber; A volume reduction tube is detachably provided within the liquid extraction tube, and the volume reduction tube fills the internal space of the liquid extraction tube; a flow reduction channel is provided within the volume reduction tube, and the liquid extraction tube is communicated with the bottom region of the liquid storage chamber through the flow reduction channel; The liquid inlet end of the dosing pump can extract the liquid within the liquid storage chamber through the liquid extraction tube and the flow reduction channel.
2. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid extraction tube is arranged to extend vertically, and the volume reduction tube is arranged to extend vertically.
3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The flow reduction channel extends along the axial direction of the volume reduction tube.
4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Fixing ribs are protruded on the outer peripheral wall of the volume reduction tube, and the fixing ribs are arranged to extend vertically; When the volume reduction tube is installed within the liquid extraction tube, the outer side wall of the fixing rib can abut against the inner wall of the liquid extraction tube to fix the volume reduction tube within the liquid extraction tube.
5. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, In the upward direction from bottom to top, the distance between the outer side wall of the fixing rib and the outer peripheral wall of the volume reduction tube gradually decreases to zero.
6. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein There are multiple fixing ribs, and the multiple fixing ribs are circumferentially spaced and arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the volume reduction tube.
7. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, A stepped groove is recessed from the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube towards the circumferential side; A stepped portion is protruded on the outer peripheral wall of the bottom end of the volume reduction tube; The volume reduction tube can be inserted into the liquid extraction tube through the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube, and the stepped portion is fitted into the stepped groove.
8. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Multiple first protrusion portions extending downward are protruded on the circumferential side wall of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube; the multiple first protrusion portions are circumferentially spaced and arranged at the circumferential side edge of the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube; a first flow-through gap is formed between adjacent two of the first protrusion portions.
9. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Multiple second protrusion portions extending downward are protruded on the circumferential side wall of the bottom port of the volume reduction tube, and the second protrusion portions protrude from the bottom port of the liquid extraction tube; the multiple second protrusion portions are circumferentially spaced and arranged at the circumferential side edge of the bottom port of the volume reduction tube; a second flow-through gap is formed between adjacent two of the second protrusion portions.
10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The top of the soap box has a box cover, and the box cover covers the top surface of the liquid storage chamber; A docking tube is provided at the rear end of the box cover, and the docking tube extends towards the back side of the soap box; the upper end of the liquid extraction tube is communicated with the docking tube; When the soap box is pushed into the water inlet box, the docking tube can be docked and communicated with the liquid inlet end of the dosing pump.