Washing machine feeding system and washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a washing machine feeding system and a washing machine. The washing machine feeding system comprises a feeding box, a barrel used for containing clothes and a pumping device, and the pumping device is used for pumping materials in the feeding box into the barrel. By means of the technical scheme, even if pressure loss is generated between the feeding box and the barrel due to the fact that the position of the feeding box changes, it can be ensured that materials are conveyed into the barrel through the pumping device. Meanwhile, due to the fact that conveying of the materials is not limited by the layout position of the feeding box any more, the layout of the feeding box can be more flexible, and then the diversified design requirements of the washing machine can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a washing machine feeding system and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous advancement of washing machine technology and consumers' growing demand for personalized and intelligent features, washing machine structural design and functional configurations are also evolving. Among these, improvements to the detergent dispensing system are a key factor in improving washing efficiency and user experience. To meet diverse demands for aesthetics, space optimization, and operational convenience, the placement of dispensers is becoming increasingly diverse.

[0003] While the diverse placement of the dispenser box improves the design flexibility and user experience of washing machines, it also presents a series of technical challenges. During operation, laundry liquid flows from the dispenser box through a series of pipes into the washing chamber. However, when the dispenser box's position changes, for example, when it is too low or too far relative to the washing chamber, pressure loss during the liquid transfer process becomes a significant issue. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a washing machine feeding system and a washing machine.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a washing machine feeding system is provided, comprising: a feeding box, a drum for accommodating clothes, and a pumping device, wherein the pumping device is used to pump the material in the feeding box into the drum.

[0006] Optionally, the position of the discharge port of the delivery box is lower than the water inlet position of the cylinder.

[0007] Optionally, the cylinder includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder, and the position of the discharge port of the delivery box is at least lower than the water inlet position of one of the first cylinder and the second cylinder.

[0008] Optionally, the diameter of the second barrel is smaller than that of the first barrel, and the second barrel and the first barrel are staggered left and right in the up and down directions, wherein the delivery box and the second barrel are both arranged above or below the washing machine, or the delivery box and the second barrel are arranged diagonally.

[0009] Optionally, one of the second drum and the delivery box is arranged at the upper left of the washing machine, and the other of the second drum and the delivery box is arranged at the upper right of the washing machine.

[0010] Optionally, the delivery box and the pumping device are integrated into an integral structure.

[0011] Optionally, the delivery box includes a first silo and a second silo that are connected to each other, the first silo is used to accommodate the raw material liquid, and the second silo is used to accommodate a mixture of the raw material liquid and water, wherein the pumping device is connected to the second silo.

[0012] Optionally, the pumping device is a pressurized water pump.

[0013] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a washing machine is provided, comprising any one of the above-mentioned washing machine feeding systems.

[0014] Optionally, the washing machine is a double-drum washing machine.

[0015] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can provide the following beneficial effects: The washing machine feeding system provided herein utilizes a pumping device to pump the material from the dispenser into the washing machine drum. This ensures that the material is delivered to the washing machine drum even if pressure loss occurs between the dispenser and the washing machine drum due to changes in the dispenser's position. Furthermore, since material delivery is no longer restricted by the placement of the dispenser, the placement of the dispenser can be more flexible, thereby meeting diverse washing machine design requirements.

[0016] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram showing a washing machine feeding system according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of another washing machine feeding system according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of yet another washing machine charging system according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a delivery box shown as an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] 4600-dispensing box, 4610-first silo, 4620-second silo, 4700-pumping device, 200-cylinder, 2000-first cylinder, 3000-second cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] The embodiments described in the following examples of the present disclosure do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] It should be noted that all actions of acquiring signals, information or data in the present disclosure are carried out in compliance with the corresponding data protection laws and policies of the country where they are located and with the authorization given by the owner of the corresponding device.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a washing machine feeding system, which can be applied to clothing processing equipment, such as a single-drum washing machine, a single-drum dryer, a single-drum washer-dryer, a double-drum washing machine, a double-drum dryer, a double-drum washer-dryer, etc. Feeding here refers to feeding cleaning materials such as laundry detergent.

[0028] Specifically, the washing machine feeding system includes: a delivery box 4600, a drum 200 for accommodating clothes, and a pumping device 4700, wherein the pumping device 4700 is used to pump the materials in the delivery box 4600 into the drum 200. The pumping device 4700 can be a pressurized water pump, which is used to provide pressure to the washing machine feeding system. For example, in an open waterway without pressure, if the materials in the delivery box 4600 cannot be transported into the drum 200 by gravity, or even in a closed waterway with a certain pressure, but the pressure in the waterway is insufficient to transport the materials into the drum 200, it may result in insufficient amount of cleaning materials such as laundry detergent, thereby affecting the washing effect. The washing machine feeding system provided by the present disclosure, by adding a pumping device 4700 to the system, can rely on the additional pressure provided by the pumping device 4700 to ensure the delivery of cleaning materials when the pressure in the waterway is insufficient to transport the materials into the drum 200.

[0029] Taking into account the diversity of washing machine design requirements, for example, considering the appearance, spatial layout optimization, and operational convenience of the washing machine, the placement of the delivery box 4600 may also be different, and some of these locations may result in insufficient pressure in the water channel to transport the material into the drum 200. The washing machine feeding system provided by the present disclosure uses a pumping device 4700 to provide sufficient pumping pressure, so that no matter where the delivery box 4600 is arranged, the material can be transported into the drum 200. In other words, by providing the pumping device 4700, the position of the delivery box 4600 is no longer a decisive factor affecting whether the material can be transported to the drum 200. As a result, the flexibility of the layout of the delivery box 4600 is improved. Furthermore, since the layout of the delivery box 4600 is relatively flexible, it is no longer necessary to give priority to the delivery box 4600 when designing the entire washing machine, thereby improving the diversity of washing machine design.

[0030] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can provide the following beneficial effects: The washing machine feeding system provided by the present disclosure utilizes a pumping device 4700 to pump the material in the delivery box 4600 into the drum 200. This ensures that the material is delivered to the drum 200 even if pressure loss occurs between the delivery box 4600 and the drum 200 due to a change in the position of the delivery box 4600. Furthermore, because material delivery is no longer restricted by the placement of the delivery box 4600, the layout of the delivery box 4600 can be more flexible, thereby meeting diverse washing machine design requirements.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the outlet of the delivery box 4600 can be positioned lower than the water inlet of the cylinder 200. The material in the delivery box 4600 cannot be transported into the cylinder 200 by gravity. In this case, the pumping pressure generated by the pumping device 4700 will overcome the gravity of the material and pump the material into the cylinder 200.

[0032] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the washing machine can be a double-drum washing machine. Specifically, the drum 200 can include a first drum 2000 and a second drum 3000, and the position of the discharge port of the delivery box 4600 is at least lower than the water inlet position of one of the first drum 2000 and the second drum 3000.

[0033] Specifically, the washing machine feeding system provided by the present disclosure can simultaneously feed cleaning material to both the first drum 2000 and the second drum 3000, or it can feed material to one of the drums 200 based on the actual position of the feeding box 4600. For example, if the first drum 2000 and the second drum 3000 are arranged vertically, and the feeding box 4600 is positioned between the two drums 200, material can be pumped only to the drum 200 located above the feeding box 4600, while the drum 200 located below can rely on gravity to feed material.

[0034] In some embodiments, the diameter of the second barrel 3000 can be smaller than the diameter of the first barrel 2000, that is, the first barrel 2000 is a large barrel and the second barrel 3000 is a small barrel, and the second barrel 3000 and the first barrel 2000 are staggered in the vertical direction. This staggered arrangement of the double drums helps to save the height of the double drum washing machine. The delivery box 4600 and the second barrel 3000 are both arranged above or below the washing machine, or the delivery box 4600 and the second barrel 3000 are arranged diagonally. It should be noted that the up, down, left, and right here are based on the normal use state of the washing machine, that is, when the washing machine is in normal use, the up, down, left, and right directions of the washing machine are observed from the front.

[0035] Among them, one of the second drum 3000 and the delivery box 4600 can be set at the upper left of the washing machine, and the other of the second drum 3000 and the delivery box 4600 can be set at the upper right of the washing machine. Figure 2 The second drum 3000 is positioned on the upper right side of the washing machine, and the dispenser box 4600 is positioned on the upper left side. Dispenser box 4600 is positioned above the washing machine, at a height comparable to a person's hand, allowing for easy placement of materials without the need to squat or bend significantly. Alternatively, dispenser box 4600 can be positioned below the washing machine. This placement of dispenser box 4600 at the bottom of the washing machine effectively utilizes the space below.

[0036] The delivery box 4600 and the second cylinder 3000 can also be arranged diagonally, for example Figure 3 The second drum 3000 shown in the figure can be placed in the upper right corner of the washing machine, and the dispensing box 4600 can be placed in the lower left corner of the washing machine. Considering that the second drum 3000 and the first drum 2000 are staggered in the vertical direction, the center of gravity of the dual drums is not on the same vertical line, which may cause the center of gravity of the washing machine to be unstable and shake during operation. By arranging the dispensing box 4600 and the second drum 3000 diagonally, the dispensing box 4600 can also act as a counterweight to a certain extent, that is, it can balance the center of gravity offset of the second drum 3000 and improve the safety performance during use of the washing machine.

[0037] Dispenser box 4600 and pumping device 4700 can be integrated into a single unit, which can be considered as pumping device 4700 being integrated into dispenser box 4600. This integrated configuration reduces the number of components to be assembled, improving assembly efficiency. Dispenser box 4600 with integrated pumping device 4700 can be designed as a standard component, allowing for plug-and-play installation, requiring only a pre-set installation location on the washing machine exterior.

[0038] The dispensing box 4600 can be constructed to include a first silo 4610 and a second silo 4620 that are interconnected. The first silo 4610 is used to store a raw material solution, while the second silo 4620 is used to store a mixture of the raw material solution and water. The pumping device 4700 is connected to the second silo 4620. Generally, the raw material solution is highly concentrated and requires dilution before being transported into the drum 200. Therefore, the first silo 4610 serves as a storage silo for the raw material solution, while the second silo 4620 serves as a storage silo for the diluted aqueous solution. The second silo 4620 can be connected to a water inlet line. During the process of water entering the drum 200, some water enters the dispensing box 4600, thereby diluting the raw material solution.

[0039] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a washing machine is further provided, comprising a washing machine feeding system according to any of the above-described embodiments, and having all of the advantages thereof, which are not further described herein. Alternatively, the washing machine may be a dual-drum washing machine, wherein the large drum and the small drum may be staggered in the vertical direction. For example, the small drum may be located in the upper right corner of the washing machine, and the feeding box 4600 may be located in the upper left corner of the washing machine, with the feeding port of the feeding box 4600 positioned lower than the height of the small drum.

[0040] In the foregoing detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific aspects of the present disclosure in which it may be practiced. In this regard, terms indicating directions or expressing positional relationships, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc., may be used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Since the components of the described devices may be positioned in a plurality of different orientations, the directional terms may be used for illustrative purposes rather than restrictive. It should be understood that other aspects may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0041] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically noted, the features of the various embodiments of the present disclosure described herein may be combined with each other. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof; similarly, "at least one of" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof.

[0042] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "join," "attach," "install," "connect," "connect," "fix," etc. used in the embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrated; they can be mechanically connected, electrically connected, or communicable with each other; they can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and they can be internally connected between two elements or an interactive relationship between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this article can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] Additionally, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may be used herein to mean that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are disposed between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may alternatively have a specific meaning: the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, e.g., in direct contact with the surface.

[0044] Although terms such as "first", "second" and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers or sections are not limited to these terms. On the contrary, these terms are only used to distinguish one component, part, region, layer or section from another component, part, region, layer or section. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of each example, the first component, part, region, layer or section mentioned in the examples described herein may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer or section. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description herein, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0045] It should be understood that spatially relative terms, such as "above," "upper," "below," and "lower," are used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element shown in the figures. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, an element described as being "above" or "upper" relative to another element would then be "below" or "lower" relative to the other element. Thus, the term "above" encompasses both above and below orientations, depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may be oriented in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0046] Furthermore, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, "X applies to A or B" is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X applies to A; X applies to B; or X applies to both A and B, then "X applies to A or B" satisfies any of the aforementioned instances. Furthermore, the articles "a" and "an," as used in this application and the appended claims, are generally understood to mean "one or more," unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form.

[0047] Likewise, although the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. With particular regard to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, although particular features of the present disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "include," "have," "have," "have," or variations thereof are used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising."

[0048] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the appended claims.

[0049] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A washing machine feeding system, characterized in that: include: A delivery box, a barrel for accommodating clothes, and a pumping device, wherein the discharge port of the delivery box is located lower than the water inlet position of the barrel, wherein the pumping device is used to pump the material in the delivery box into the barrel.

2. The washing machine feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder, and the position of the discharge port of the delivery box is at least lower than the water inlet position of one of the first cylinder and the second cylinder.

3. The washing machine feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diameter of the second barrel is smaller than that of the first barrel, and the second barrel and the first barrel are staggered left and right in the up and down directions, wherein the delivery box and the second barrel are both arranged above or below the washing machine, or the delivery box and the second barrel are arranged in a diagonal direction.

4. The washing machine feeding system according to claim 3, characterized in that: One of the second drum and the delivery box is arranged on the upper left side of the washing machine, and the other of the second drum and the delivery box is arranged on the upper right side of the washing machine.

5. The washing machine feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The delivery box and the pumping device are integrated into an integral structure.

6. The washing machine feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The delivery box includes a first silo and a second silo that are connected to each other. The first silo is used to accommodate a raw material liquid, and the second silo is used to accommodate a mixture of the raw material liquid and water. The pumping device is connected to the second silo.

7. The washing machine feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pumping device is a pressurized water pump.

8. A washing machine, characterized in that: The washing machine feeding system comprises the one described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that The washing machine is a double-drum washing machine.

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