Washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a washing machine, and the washing machine comprises a softening module which is provided with a raw water inlet and a soft water outlet; a clothes washing water inlet is formed in the clothes washing module; wherein the softening module is stacked on the clothes washing module, and the soft water outlet is communicated with the clothes washing water inlet. The produced water softened by the softening module serves as washing machine supply water to enter the washing module for washing of the washing machine, the service life of the washing machine can be prolonged, the washing effect can be improved, and the energy-saving and environment-friendly requirements are met. The softening module is stacked on the clothes washing module, so that the softening module and the clothes washing module can be integrated into a whole to be installed, the space needed by installation of the softening module and the clothes washing module is reduced, and the clothes washing machine can adapt to the family environment with the limited space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Washing machines are common household appliances in daily life, bringing convenience to laundry. Currently, most washing machines on the market use tap water as their water source to wash clothes. Tap water containing hardness ions such as calcium and magnesium is called hard water. Using hard water for washing not only causes washed clothes to become hard and yellow, but also causes scaling with long-term use of hard water in washing machines, shortening the machine's service life. Furthermore, the active ingredients in laundry detergent and powder react with hardness ions to saponify, resulting in poor washing performance. To maintain effective washing, the amount of detergent used must be increased, which in turn causes environmental pollution.

[0003] A water softener is a product that uses ion exchange resin to replace hardness ions in water, effectively removing them and softening the water. With the improvement of people's living standards and increasing demands for health, more and more users are using tap water softened by a water softener for washing. However, currently, most water softeners and washing machines are installed separately, which takes up a lot of space and is not suitable for homes with limited space. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a washing machine to address the problem that the water softener and the washing machine take up a large space.

[0005] A washing machine, comprising:

[0006] The softening module is provided with a raw water inlet and a soft water outlet;

[0007] A laundry module, wherein the laundry module is provided with a laundry water inlet;

[0008] Wherein, the softening module is stacked on the washing module, and the soft water outlet is connected to the washing water inlet.

[0009] In one embodiment, the softening module and the washing module are both cubes or rectangular parallelepipeds.

[0010] In one embodiment, each side surface of the softening module is parallel to one side surface of the washing module.

[0011] In one embodiment, when the softening module and the washing module are both rectangular parallelepipeds, the long side of the softening module is parallel to the long side of the washing module, and the short side of the softening module is parallel to the short side of the washing module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the soft water outlet is located on the side of the softening module, the laundry water inlet is located on the side of the laundry module, and the side of the softening module where the soft water outlet is provided is on the same side as the side of the laundry module where the laundry water inlet is provided;

[0013] The washing machine further includes a water pipe that connects the soft water outlet and the laundry water inlet.

[0014] In one embodiment, at least one of the laundry water inlet and the soft water outlet is detachably connected to the water pipe.

[0015] In one embodiment, the length and width of the softening module are a and b respectively, and the length and width of the laundry module are A and B respectively, where a ≤ A and b ≤ B.

[0016] In one embodiment, the height of the softening module is h, and the height of the laundry module is H, where h < H and h < a.

[0017] In one embodiment, the softening module is provided with a reduction chamber and a softening unit, and the reduction chamber is used for storing reduction materials;

[0018] The softening module is further provided with a regeneration waste water outlet. The softening module includes a water production state and a regeneration state. When the softening module is in the water production state, the raw water inlet is connected to the softening unit, and the softening unit is connected to the soft water outlet;

[0019] When the softening module is in the regeneration state, the reduction chamber is connected to the softening unit, and the softening unit is connected to the regeneration waste water outlet.

[0020] In one embodiment, the softening module includes a housing, the housing forms the reduction chamber, and the housing is further provided with a first opening that is connected to the reduction chamber.

[0021] In one embodiment, the softening module includes a first cover plate that is movably installed on the housing, and the first cover plate can open and close the first opening during the movement.

[0022] In one embodiment, the softening module includes a housing and a pulling member. The housing is further provided with a second opening and a storage cavity, and the second opening is connected to the storage cavity;

[0023] The softening module further includes a pulling member. The reduction chamber is provided in the pulling member, and the pulling member can be inserted into or pulled out of the storage cavity via the second opening.

[0024] In one embodiment, a third opening is provided on the drawer, and the third opening is communicated with the reduction cavity of the drawer. When the drawer is inserted into the receiving cavity, the third opening is located in the receiving cavity.

[0025] In one embodiment, a fourth opening is further provided on the shell, the fourth opening is connected to the receiving cavity, and when the drawer is located in the receiving cavity, the fourth opening faces the third opening.

[0026] In one embodiment, a second cover is movably mounted on the housing, and the second cover can open and close the fourth opening during movement.

[0027] In this washing machine, water softened by the softening module is then fed into the laundry module for cleaning. This not only extends the life of the washing machine but also improves washing performance, addressing energy conservation and environmental protection requirements. By stacking the softening module on the laundry module, the softening module and the laundry module can be integrated into a single unit, reducing the space required for installation and accommodating space-constrained homes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine in some embodiments of the present application.

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the washing machine in the embodiment from another perspective.

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the dimensions of the washing machine in the embodiment in a top view.

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Dimensional diagram of the washing machine in side view according to the embodiment.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of adding reducing materials to a washing machine in one embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of adding reducing materials to a washing machine in another embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of adding reducing materials to a washing machine in another embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Description of reference numerals:

[0036] Softening module 10; raw water inlet 11; soft water outlet 12; regeneration wastewater outlet 13; reduction chamber 14;

[0037] Housing 20; first opening 21; first cover 22; drawer 23; second opening 24; receiving cavity 25; third opening 26; fourth opening 27; second cover 28;

[0038] Washing module 30; washing water inlet 31; washing water outlet 32. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0041] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0042] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, these terms may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, if a first feature is described as being "above" or "below" a second feature, or similar descriptions, this may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is described as being "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is described as being "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0044] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiment.

[0045] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 A washing machine provided in one embodiment of the present application includes a softening module and a washing module 30. The softening module is used to soften input hard water such as tap water and output soft water. Specifically, an ion exchange resin is provided in the softening module 10. When hard water passes through the ion exchange resin, the ions in the ion exchange resin are exchanged with the hardness ions in the tap water, and the calcium, magnesium, iron and other ions in the tap water are converted into hydrogen, sodium and other ions, thereby achieving the effect of converting hard water into soft water.

[0046] It is understandable that in some other embodiments, the softening module 10 can also soften hard water by means of a water softener, etc. The structure of the softening module 10 is not limited here, as long as the softening module 10 can soften hard water.

[0047] The laundry module 30 is used for washing clothes. In order to input the soft water prepared by the softening module 10 into the laundry module 30 for washing clothes, a raw water inlet 11 and a soft water outlet 12 are provided on the softening module 10, and a laundry water inlet 31 is provided on the laundry module 30. The softening module 10 is stacked on the laundry module 30, and the soft water outlet 12 is connected to the laundry water inlet 31.

[0048] In actual use, when a user needs to use soft water for laundry, they can connect a tap water source, such as a faucet, to the raw water inlet 11. After the tap water is softened by the softening module 10, it becomes soft water. The soft water is discharged from the soft water outlet 12 and enters the laundry inlet 31. Finally, the laundry module 30 uses the soft water prepared by the softening module 10 to clean the laundry. Furthermore, a laundry outlet 32 is provided at the bottom of the laundry module 30 to discharge the waste water after laundry.

[0049] The water softened by the softening module 10 then enters the washing machine module 30 as the washing machine's supply water for cleaning. This not only extends the machine's service life but also improves washing efficiency, addressing energy conservation and environmental protection requirements. By stacking the softening module 10 on the washing machine module 30, the softening module 10 and the washing machine module 30 can be integrated into a single unit, reducing the space required for installation of the softening module 10 and the washing machine module 30, making them suitable for homes with limited space.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present application, the softening module 10 and the laundry module 30 are both cubes or rectangular parallelepipeds. A cube is a special type of rectangular parallelepiped. A rectangular parallelepiped is a cube when its length, width, and height are all equal. Configuring both the softening module 10 and the laundry module 30 in the form of cubes or rectangular parallelepipeds facilitates stacking of the softening module 10 and the laundry module 30, increasing their stability after stacking.

[0051] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the softening module 10 is stacked on the top surface of the washing module 30, and each side surface of the softening module 10 is parallel to one of the side surfaces of the washing module 30, so that the edge of the softening module 10 can be flush with the edge of the washing module 30, thereby making the overall structure of the washing machine more regular and facilitating the installation of the washing machine.

[0052] When the softening module 10 and the washing module 30 are both rectangular, the long side of the softening module 10 is parallel to the long side of the washing module 30, and the short side of the softening module 10 is parallel to the short side of the washing module 30, that is, the length directions of the softening module 10 and the washing module 30 are kept parallel, thereby preventing the softening module 10 from protruding from the side of the washing module 30, or reducing the length of the softening module 10 protruding from the side of the washing module 30.

[0053] It can be understood that the long side of the softening module 10 refers to the edge with a longer length of the softening module 10, and the short side of the softening module 10 refers to the edge with a shorter length of the softening module 10. Similarly, the long side of the laundry module 30 refers to the edge with a longer length of the laundry module 30, and the short side of the laundry module 30 refers to the edge with a shorter length of the laundry module 30.

[0054] Furthermore, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in order to prevent the softening module 10 from protruding from the side of the laundry module 30, the length and width of the softening module 10 are a and b respectively, and the length and width of the laundry module 30 are A and B respectively, where a ≤ A and b ≤ B. That is, the bottom area of the softening module 10 is smaller than the top area of the laundry module 30, so that the softening module 10 can be completely located within the top surface range of the laundry module 30, and the softening module 10 will not protrude from the side of the laundry module 30. The overall structure of the washing machine is more regular, which is convenient for the installation of the washing machine.

[0055] Furthermore, the height of the softening module 10 is h, and the height of the laundry module 30 is H, where h < H and h < a. The height of the softening module 10 is less than the length of the softening module 10, so that the overall shape of the softening module 10 is relatively flat. Combining the cuboid forms of the softening module 10 and the laundry module 30 can further reduce the area occupied by the whole washing machine.

[0056] In some embodiments, the soft water outlet 12 is located on the side of the softening module 10, and the laundry water inlet 31 is located on the side of the laundry module 30. Moreover, the side of the softening module 10 where the soft water outlet 12 is provided and the side of the laundry module 30 where the laundry water inlet 31 is provided are on the same side, so that the soft water outlet 12 can be arranged close to the laundry water inlet 31.

[0057] In order to connect the soft water outlet 12 to the laundry water inlet 31, the washing machine further includes a water pipe, which connects the soft water outlet 12 and the laundry water inlet 31, thus connecting the soft water outlet 12 to the laundry water inlet 31. Setting the soft water outlet 12 and the laundry water inlet 31 on the same side can reduce the length of the water pipe and further facilitate the installation of the washing machine.

[0058] At least one of the laundry water inlet 31 and the soft water outlet 12 is detachably connected to a water pipe, allowing the laundry water inlet 31 to be separated from the soft water module and connected to a water source such as tap water, thereby directly supplying water to the laundry module 30. In actual use, if the softening module 10 experiences a malfunction such as a blockage, the user can disconnect the water pipe from the laundry water inlet 31 and connect the laundry water inlet 31 directly to a tap water line, thereby directly supplying tap water to the laundry module 30. Alternatively, the user can disconnect the water pipe from the soft water outlet 12 and connect the water pipe to a tap, thereby directly introducing tap water into the laundry module 30.

[0059] It is understandable that in some other embodiments, the soft water outlet 12 and the laundry water inlet 31 may not be connected through a water pipe. The soft water outlet 12 can be directly set at the bottom of the soft water module, and the laundry water inlet 31 can be set at the top of the soft water module. When the soft water module is stacked on the laundry module 30, the soft water outlet 12 is aligned with the laundry water inlet 31, so that the two can be connected to each other.

[0060] It should be noted that the softening module 10 is designed to be laid flat, so that the softening module 10 can be stacked on the surface of the washing module 20. The surface area of the softening module 10 is ≤ the surface area of the washing machine 30. The height of the softening module 10 is smaller than the length or diameter. Therefore, in addition to being a rectangular parallelepiped or a cube, the softening module 10 can also be a cylinder. The height of the cylindrical softening module 10 must be smaller than the diameter of the circular surface.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present application, the softening module continuously consumes cations or anions in the ion exchange resin during the process of softening hard water through ion exchange resin. After long-term use, the number of cations or anions in the ion exchange resin gradually decreases, thereby affecting the softening effect of hard water.

[0062] Therefore, after the softening module 10 has been used for a period of time, the ion exchange resin needs to be regenerated. For this purpose, the softening module 10 is provided with a reduction chamber 14 and a softening unit. The reduction chamber 14 is used to store the reducing material. The softening unit can be an ion exchange resin, and the reducing material can be HCI, H2SO4, NaOH, Na2CO3, NaHCO3, etc. The reducing material can be selected according to the type of softening material.

[0063] The softening module 10 is also provided with a regeneration wastewater outlet 13. The softening module 10 includes a water production state and a regeneration state. When the softening module 10 is in the water production state, the raw water inlet 11 is directly connected to the softening unit, and the softening unit is connected to the soft water outlet 12. Hard water such as tap water flows into the softening unit through the raw water inlet 11. The hard water exchanges ions with the softening material in the softening unit to form soft water, which is discharged from the soft water outlet 12 and finally enters the washing module 30 for washing clothes.

[0064] When the softening module 10 is in the regeneration state, the reduction chamber 14 is connected to the softening unit, and the softening unit is connected to the regeneration wastewater outlet 13. The reducing material in the reduction chamber 14 can directly or indirectly enter the softening unit, so that the reducing material in the reduction chamber 14 is used to reduce the softening material in the softening unit, thereby replenishing the number of cations or anions in the soft material.

[0065] It should be noted that, depending on the reducing material, the reduction chamber 14 can be connected to or disconnected from the raw water inlet 11. When the reducing material is a liquid such as HCL or H2SO4, the liquid in the reduction chamber 14 can directly flow into the softening unit to undergo a reduction reaction with the ion exchange resin. From this point on, the reduction chamber 14 is disconnected from the raw water inlet 11, and the wastewater generated by the reduction reaction is discharged from the regeneration wastewater outlet 13.

[0066] When the reducing material is a solid salt such as NaOH, Na2CO3, or NaHCO3, the raw water inlet 11 is connected to the softening unit via the reduction chamber 14. After the tap water flowing into the raw water inlet 11 flows into the reduction chamber 14, the solid salt in the reduction chamber 14 will dissolve in the tap water and flow into the softening unit along with the tap water, and finally react with the softening unit. The wastewater generated by the reduction reaction is discharged from the regeneration wastewater outlet 13.

[0067] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 To add reducing material, the softening module 10 includes a housing 20, which defines a reducing chamber 14. The raw water inlet 11, the softened water outlet 12, and the regenerated wastewater outlet 13 are all located on the housing 20, and the softening unit is disposed within the housing 20. The housing 20 also includes a first opening 21, which communicates with the reducing chamber 14. When the user needs to add reducing material, they can do so directly through the first opening 21. Optionally, the first opening 21 is located on the top surface of the housing 20 to facilitate the user's addition of reducing material.

[0068] Furthermore, the softening module 10 includes a first cover plate 22, which is movably mounted on the shell 20. The first cover plate 22 can open and close the first opening 21 during the movement. Since the reducing material is mostly alkaline or acidic, if the user accidentally touches the reducing material, there will be dangers of skin corrosion. After the first opening 21 is closed by the first cover plate 22, the user can be prevented from accidentally touching the reducing material, thereby reducing the probability of personal injury to the user.

[0069] In some other embodiments, see Figure 6 In this embodiment, the softening module 10 also includes a housing 20. The raw water inlet 11, the softened water outlet 12, and the regenerated wastewater outlet 13 are all provided on the housing 20, and the softening unit is disposed inside the housing 20. Furthermore, the housing 20 is provided with a second opening 24 and a receiving cavity 25, and the second opening 24 is in communication with the receiving cavity 25.

[0070] In this embodiment, the softening module 10 further includes a drawer 23, which is provided with a reduction chamber 14. The drawer 23 can be inserted into or removed from the receiving chamber 25 only through the second opening 24. When the drawer 23 is located within the receiving chamber 25, the reduction chamber 14 can be connected to the softening unit through the receiving chamber 25 or directly connected to the unit. When the drawer 23 is removed from the receiving chamber 25, the user can add reduced material to the reduction chamber 14 of the drawer 23.

[0071] Furthermore, the drawer 23 is provided with a third opening 26, which communicates with the reduction chamber 14 of the drawer 23. When the drawer 23 is inserted into the receiving chamber 25, the third opening 26 is located within the receiving chamber 25. Thus, when the user withdraws the drawer 23 from the receiving chamber 25 through the second opening 24, the user can add reducing material to the reduction chamber 14 through the third opening 26. When the drawer 23 is inserted into the receiving chamber 25 through the second opening 24, the third opening 26 serves to connect the reducing chamber 14 with the receiving chamber 25. At this time, the receiving chamber 25 is connected to the softening unit, and the reducing material in the reducing chamber 14 can directly or indirectly enter the softening unit to undergo a reduction reaction.

[0072] Specifically in one embodiment, see Figure 7 The housing 20 further includes a fourth opening 27, which communicates with the storage chamber 25. When the drawer 23 is within the storage chamber 25, the fourth opening 27 faces the third opening 26. This allows the user to add reducing material directly to the reduction chamber 14 within the drawer 23 through the fourth opening 27, or to remove the drawer 23 to add reducing material, thereby increasing the user's flexibility in adding reducing material. Optionally, the housing 20 is a rectangular parallelepiped or a cube, with the third opening 26 located on the top surface of the housing 20 and the second opening 24 located on the side surface of the housing 20.

[0073] Furthermore, a second cover plate 28 is movably mounted on the housing 20, and the second cover plate 28 can open and close the fourth opening 27 during movement. After the fourth opening 27 is closed by the second cover plate 28, the user can be prevented from accidentally touching the reduction material, reducing the probability of personal injury to the user.

[0074] The above washing machine has at least the following advantages:

[0075] The water softened by the softening module 10 then enters the washing machine module 30 as the washing machine's supply water for cleaning. This not only extends the machine's service life but also improves washing efficiency, addressing energy conservation and environmental protection requirements. By stacking the softening module 10 on the washing machine module 30, the softening module 10 and the washing machine module 30 can be integrated into a single unit, reducing the space required for installation of the softening module 10 and the washing machine module 30, making them suitable for homes with limited space.

[0076] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that: The washing machine includes: A softening module (10) having a raw water inlet (11) and a softened water outlet (12); A laundry module (30) provided with a laundry water inlet (31) thereon; Wherein, the softening module (10) is stacked on the laundry module (30), and the softened water outlet (12) is communicated with the laundry water inlet (31).

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein Both the softening module (10) and the laundry module (30) are cubes or cuboids.

3. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that Each side surface of the softening module (10) is parallel to one of the side surfaces of the laundry module (30).

4. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that When both the softening module (10) and the laundry module (30) are cuboids, the long side of the softening module (10) is parallel to the long side of the laundry module (30), and the short side of the softening module (10) is parallel to the short side of the laundry module (30).

5. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that The softened water outlet (12) is located on the side surface of the softening module (10), the laundry water inlet (31) is located on the side surface of the laundry module (30), and the side surface of the softening module (10) provided with the softened water outlet (12) is on the same side as the side surface of the laundry module (30) provided with the laundry water inlet (31); The washing machine further includes a water pipe connecting the softened water outlet (12) and the laundry water inlet (31).

6. The washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that At least one of the laundry water inlet (31) and the softened water outlet (12) is detachably connected to the water pipe.

7. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that The softening module (10) has lengths and widths of a and b respectively, and the laundry module (30) has lengths and widths of A and B respectively, where a ≤ A and b ≤ B.

8. The washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that The height of the softening module (10) is h, and the height of the laundry module (30) is H, where h < H and h < a.

9. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein The softening module (10) is provided with a regeneration chamber (14) and a softening unit, and the regeneration chamber (14) is used for storing regeneration materials; The softening module (10) further has a regeneration waste water outlet (13). The softening module (10) includes a water production state and a regeneration state. When the softening module (10) is in the water production state, the raw water inlet (11) is communicated with the softening unit, and the softening unit is communicated with the softened water outlet (12); When the softening module (10) is in the regeneration state, the regeneration chamber (14) is communicated with the softening unit, and the softening unit is communicated with the regeneration waste water outlet (13).

10. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that The softening module (10) includes a housing (20), the housing (20) forms the regeneration chamber (14), and the housing (20) is further provided with a first opening (21) communicated with the regeneration chamber (14).

11. The washing machine according to claim 10, characterized in that The softening module (10) includes a first cover plate (22) movably installed on the housing (20), and the first cover plate (22) can open and close the first opening (21) during movement.

12. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that The softening module (10) comprises a housing (20) and a drawer (23); the housing (20) is further provided with a second opening (24) and a receiving cavity (25); the second opening (24) is in communication with the receiving cavity (25); The softening module (10) further comprises a drawer (23), wherein the reduction chamber (14) is provided in the drawer (23), and the drawer (23) can be inserted into or withdrawn from the receiving chamber (25) via the second opening (24).

13. The washing machine according to claim 12, characterized in that The drawer (23) is provided with a third opening (26), the third opening (26) being in communication with the reduction chamber (14) of the drawer (23), and when the drawer (23) is inserted into the receiving chamber (25), the third opening (26) is located in the receiving chamber (25).

14. The washing machine according to claim 13, wherein The shell (20) is further provided with a fourth opening (27), the fourth opening (27) being connected to the receiving cavity (25), and when the drawer (23) is located in the receiving cavity (25), the fourth opening (27) faces the third opening (26).

15. The washing machine according to claim 14, characterized in that A second cover plate (28) is also movably mounted on the housing (20), and the second cover plate (28) is capable of opening and closing the fourth opening (27) during movement.

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