Clothes treating agent feeding device and clothes treating equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes treating agent feeding device and clothes treating equipment. The clothes treating agent putting device comprises a putting container, a containing groove capable of containing a clothes treating agent is formed in the putting container, the putting container has an unfolding state and a containing state, when the putting container is in the unfolding state, the containing groove has a first volume, when the putting container is in the containing state, the containing groove has a second volume, and the first volume is larger than the second volume. When a user needs to put the clothes treating agent, the putting container can be adjusted to the unfolded state, at the moment, the containing groove has the relatively large volume, and therefore the user can put the clothes treating agent easily. And after the putting is finished, the putting container can be adjusted to be in a storage state, and at the moment, the volume of the accommodating groove is relatively small, so that the appearance of the clothes treatment equipment can be kept clean and attractive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a clothing treatment agent dispensing device and clothing treatment equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the washing process, clothes treating equipment (such as washing machines, washer-dryers, etc.) needs to add clothes treating agents such as detergents and softeners. Therefore, clothes treating equipment is usually equipped with a clothes treating agent dispensing device.

[0003] The clothing treatment agent dispensing device in the related art is mostly a pull-out dispensing box, which occupies the internal space of the clothing treatment device. In order to avoid interference between the dispensing box and the internal structure of the clothing treatment device, some manufacturers design the volume of the dispensing box to be relatively small, which makes the size of the dispensing port relatively small, which makes it inconvenient for users to dispense clothing treatment agent. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a clothing treatment agent dispensing device and a clothing treatment apparatus, which can reduce the probability of interference between the clothing treatment agent dispensing device and the internal structure, and can also dispense clothing treatment agent more conveniently.

[0005] An embodiment of the first aspect of the present application provides a clothing treatment agent dispensing device, which includes: a dispensing container, formed with a receiving groove that can accommodate clothing treatment agent; the dispensing container has an expanded state and a storage state, when the dispensing container is in the expanded state, the receiving groove has a first volume, and when the dispensing container is in the storage state, the receiving groove has a second volume, and the first volume is greater than the second volume.

[0006] In the laundry treatment agent dispensing device in the embodiment of the present application, the dispensing container can be installed on the front sealing door of the laundry treatment device, without occupying the internal space of the laundry treatment agent dispensing device or only occupying a small internal space. Such an arrangement can reduce the possibility of interference with other structures in the shell assembly. In addition, the dispensing container has a switchable expanded state and a stored state. When the user needs to dispense laundry treatment agent, the dispensing container can be adjusted to the expanded state. At this time, the receiving tank has a relatively large volume. This can provide convenience for the user and make it easier for the user to dispense the laundry treatment agent. After the dispensing is completed, the dispensing container can be adjusted to the stored state. At this time, the volume of the receiving tank is relatively small. This is conducive to keeping the appearance of the laundry treatment device neat and beautiful.

[0007] In some embodiments, the receiving groove has a plurality of groove walls, and at least part of the plurality of groove walls can be deformed so that the volume of the receiving groove can be changed.

[0008] In some embodiments, the delivery container is a flexible structure as a whole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the delivery container includes: a container bottom; a first enclosure; a second enclosure, wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure are connected to two opposite sides of the container bottom; and two side connecting parts, wherein the two side connecting parts are connected to the other two opposite sides of the container bottom, and the side connecting parts also connect the first enclosure and the second enclosure, and the container bottom, the first enclosure, the second enclosure and the side connecting parts jointly define the receiving groove; wherein the container bottom is a flexible structure and / or the side connecting parts are a flexible structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, a folding groove is provided on an inner side of the side connecting portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the delivery container includes: a container bottom; a first enclosure; a second enclosure, the first enclosure and the second enclosure are connected to two opposite sides of the container bottom; and two side connecting parts, the two side connecting parts are connected to the other two opposite sides of the container bottom, the side connecting parts also connect the first enclosure and the second enclosure, the container bottom, the first enclosure, the second enclosure and the side connecting parts jointly define the accommodating groove; wherein, the container bottom is a flexible structure, the side connecting parts include a first rigid part, a second rigid part, a first flexible part, a second flexible part and a third flexible part, the first rigid part is connected to the second rigid part through the first flexible part, the first rigid part is connected to the first enclosure through the second flexible part, and the second rigid part is connected to the second enclosure through the third flexible part.

[0012] In some embodiments, the outer side surface of the first flexible portion is flush with the outer side surfaces of the first rigid portion and the second rigid portion, and the thickness of the first flexible portion is smaller than the thickness of the first rigid portion and the thickness of the second rigid portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, when the delivery container is in the storage state, the first enclosure and the second enclosure are in contact with each other.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clothing treatment agent dispensing device further includes a liquid storage box and a connecting tube, one end of the connecting tube is fixedly connected to the dispensing container, and the other end of the connecting tube is connected to the liquid storage box; the dispensing container is provided with a through hole, and the receiving tank is connected to the connecting tube through the through hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the clothing treatment agent dispensing device further includes a liquid storage box and a connecting pipe, the dispensing container is connected to the liquid storage box via the connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe is a hose; the liquid storage box is provided with a pipe joint, and one end of the hose is sleeved on the pipe joint.

[0016] An embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a clothing processing device, which includes: a front sealing door, which is formed with a clothing delivery port; a clothing treatment agent delivery device according to any of the above embodiments; and a door body, which is movably connected to the front sealing door and is used to open and close the clothing delivery port, and the clothing treatment agent delivery device is arranged on the front sealing door.

[0017] In some embodiments, the front sealing door is provided with an installation space, and the delivery container is at least partially provided in the installation space.

[0018] In some embodiments, the front sealing door is provided with a mounting opening communicating with the mounting space; the clothing processing device further comprises a cover plate, which is movably connected to the front sealing door to open or close the mounting opening; the delivery container is at least partially provided at the mounting opening, at least part of the delivery container is fixedly connected to the wall of the mounting space, the cover plate is connected to the delivery container or the cover plate is part of the delivery container.

[0019] In some embodiments, there are multiple clothing treatment agent dispensing devices, and the dispensing containers of the multiple clothing treatment agent dispensing devices are located in the same installation space, and each of the dispensing containers is fixed to the same cover plate.

[0020] In some embodiments, the door covers the installation space when in a closed state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device provided in one embodiment of the present application (when the cover is closed);

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of part A;

[0024] Figure 3This is a front view of the front door provided in one embodiment of the present application (when the cover is closed);

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the middle BB section;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of part C;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device provided in one embodiment of the present application (when the cover is open);

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of part D in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a front view of the front door provided in one embodiment of the present application (with the cover open);

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the EE section;

[0031] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified schematic diagram of part F;

[0032] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a delivery container in an expanded state provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of a delivery container in a storage state provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a delivery container in an expanded state provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of a delivery container in a storage state provided by another embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of a delivery container in an expanded state provided in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of a delivery container in a storage state provided in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of a delivery container provided in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 18 A schematic structural diagram of a cover plate provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0040] Description of reference numerals:

[0041] 1. Clothing processing equipment;

[0042] 100. Clothes treatment agent dispensing device;

[0043] 110. Liquid storage box; 111. Pipe joint;

[0044] 120, connecting pipe;

[0045] 130. Delivery container; 131. Container bottom; 1311. Through hole; 132. First enclosure; 1321. Through slot; 133. Second enclosure; 134. Side connection portion; 1341. First rigid portion; 1342. Second rigid portion; 1343. First flexible portion; 1344. Second flexible portion; 1345. Third flexible portion; 1346. Folding slot;

[0046] 200, front door; 210, clothing loading port; 220, installation space; 230, buckle;

[0047] 300, door body;

[0048] 400, cover plate; 410, latch; 420, shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0050] During the washing process, clothes treating equipment (such as washing machines, washer-dryers, etc.) needs to add clothes treating agents such as detergents and softeners. Therefore, clothes treating equipment is usually equipped with a clothes treating agent dispensing device.

[0051] The clothing treatment agent dispensing device in the related art is mostly a pull-out dispensing box, which occupies the internal space of the clothing treatment device. In order to avoid interference between the dispensing box and the internal structure of the clothing treatment device, some manufacturers design the volume of the dispensing box to be relatively small, which makes the size of the dispensing port relatively small, which makes it inconvenient for users to dispense clothing treatment agent.

[0052] Based on this, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application provides a clothing treatment agent dispensing device, which can reduce the probability of interference between the clothing treatment agent dispensing device and the internal structure, and can also dispense clothing treatment agent more conveniently.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown (please refer to Figure 5 、 Figure 10 ), the laundry treatment agent dispensing device 100 in the embodiment of the present application includes a dispensing container 130, which is formed with a receiving tank for accommodating the laundry treatment agent. Dispensing container 130 has an expanded state and a stored state. When dispensing container 130 is in the expanded state, the receiving tank has a first volume. When dispensing container 130 is in the stored state, the receiving tank has a second volume, and the first volume is greater than the second volume.

[0054] The delivery container 130 is used to receive the clothes treating agent delivered by the user. That is, the user can directly deliver the clothes treating agent into the receiving groove of the delivery container 130.

[0055] In the laundry treatment agent dispensing device 100 in the embodiment of the present application, the dispensing container 130 can be installed on the front sealing door 200 of the laundry treatment device 1, and does not occupy the internal space of the laundry treatment device 1 or only occupies a small internal space. Such an arrangement can reduce the possibility of interference with other structures in the shell assembly 10. In addition, the dispensing container 130 has an unfolded state and a storage state that can be switched with each other. When the user needs to dispense the laundry treatment agent, the dispensing container 130 can be adjusted to the unfolded state. At this time, the receiving tank has a relatively large volume, which can provide convenience to the user and make it easier for the user to dispense the laundry treatment agent. After the dispensing is completed, the dispensing container 130 can be adjusted to the storage state. At this time, the volume of the receiving tank is relatively small, which is conducive to keeping the appearance of the laundry treatment device 1 neat and beautiful.

[0056] In some embodiments, the receiving tank has multiple walls, at least some of which are deformable to change the volume of the receiving tank. In other words, the volume of the receiving tank is changed by deforming the walls, thereby switching the state of the delivery container 130.

[0057] In one embodiment, the delivery container 130 is a flexible structure as a whole. In this way, the delivery container 130 can change the volume of the receiving groove by flexible deformation, thereby realizing the state switching of the delivery container 130.

[0058] In one embodiment, Figure 11 、 Figure 12As shown, the dispensing container 130 includes a container bottom 131, a first enclosing panel 132, a second enclosing panel 133, and side connecting portions 134. The first enclosing panel 132 and the second enclosing panel 133 are connected to opposite sides of the container bottom 131. There are two side connecting portions 134, each connected to the other opposite sides of the container bottom 131. The side connecting portions 134 further connect the first enclosing panel 132 and the second enclosing panel 133. The container bottom 131, the first enclosing panel 132, the second enclosing panel 133, and the side connecting portions 134 collectively define a receiving slot. The container bottom 131 and / or the side connecting portions 134 are flexible structures.

[0059] Exemplarily, the container bottom 131 and the side connection portion 134 can both be made of rubber or silicone material, so that at least one of the container bottom 131 and the side connection portion 134 has the ability to deform, and the volume of the receiving groove can be changed by deforming the container bottom 131 and / or the side connection portion 134.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the container bottom 131 and the side connection portion 134 are both flexible structures. In this case, when a force is applied to the first enclosure 132 or the second enclosure 133, for example, causing the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133 to rotate or / and move relative to each other, the container bottom 131 and the side connection portion 134 will deform, thereby changing the angle and / or distance between the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133, thereby changing the volume of the receiving tank. It is understandable that by changing the angle between the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133, and / or changing the distance between the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133, the volume of the receiving tank can be changed, thereby enabling the delivery container 130 to switch between the deployed state and the stored state. For example, when the angle between the first and second panels 132, 133 is equal to or close to 90°, the delivery container 130 is in the deployed state, and when the angle between the first and second panels 132, 133 is equal to or close to 0°, the delivery container 130 is in the retracted state. For another example, when the distance between the first and second panels 132, 133 is equal to a first preset value (e.g., 5 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm, or 8 cm), the delivery container 130 is in the deployed state, and when the distance between the first and second panels 132, 133 is equal to a second preset value (e.g., 0 cm), the delivery container 130 is in the retracted state.

[0061] It should be noted that the shape of the side connecting portion 134 when the delivery container 130 is in the unfolded state can affect the movement of the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133 during the unfolding process. For example, when the side connecting portion 134 is a triangle as a whole, the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133 are respectively connected to the two adjacent side edges of the side connecting portion 134. In this case, the accommodating groove is a triangular groove as a whole. At this time, the delivery container 130 will unfold in a manner that the angle between the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133 gradually increases. For another example, when the side connecting portion 134 is a rectangle as a whole, the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133 can be respectively connected to the two opposite side edges of the side connecting portion 134. In this case, the accommodating groove is a rectangular groove as a whole. At this time, the delivery container 130 will unfold in a manner that the distance between the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133 gradually increases.

[0062] For further information, please refer to Figure 11 A folding groove 1346 is provided on the inner side of the side connection portion 134. When force is applied to the first or second enclosure 132, 133 to switch the dispensing container 130 from the expanded state to the stored state, the folding groove 1346 facilitates the side connection portion 134 to fold outward. This allows the first and second enclosures 132, 133 to fit more closely together when the dispensing container 130 is in the stored state, thereby more effectively preventing the volatilization of the laundry treatment agent in the liquid storage box 110.

[0063] In another embodiment, Figure 13 、 Figure 14 As shown, or as Figure 15 、 Figure 16As shown, the delivery container 130 includes a container bottom 131, a first enclosing plate 132, a second enclosing plate 133, and side connecting portions 134. The first enclosing plate 132 and the second enclosing plate 133 are connected to opposite sides of the container bottom 131. There are two side connecting portions 134, each connected to the other opposite sides of the container bottom 131. The side connecting portions 134 also connect the first enclosing plate 132 and the second enclosing plate 133. The container bottom 131, the first enclosing plate 132, the second enclosing plate 133, and the side connecting portions 134 collectively define a receiving slot. The container bottom 131 is a flexible structure, and the side connecting portion 134 includes a first rigid portion 1341, a second rigid portion 1342, a first flexible portion 1343, a second flexible portion 1344, and a third flexible portion 1345. The first rigid portion 1341 is connected to the second rigid portion 1342 via the first flexible portion 1343, the first rigid portion 1341 is connected to the first enclosure 132 via the second flexible portion 1344, and the second rigid portion 1342 is connected to the second enclosure 133 via the third flexible portion 1345. This configuration allows the container bottom 131 to deform, while the side connecting portion 134 is capable of folding. When force is applied to the first enclosure 132 or the second enclosure 133, the container bottom 131 deforms and the side connecting portion 134 folds. This allows the angle or distance between the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133 to change, thereby changing the volume of the receiving tank.

[0064] For example, the first rigid portion 1341 and the second rigid portion 1342 may be plate-shaped structures, and the first rigid portion 1341 and the second rigid portion 1342 may be symmetrical to each other.

[0065] It can be understood that when the delivery container 130 is in the storage state, the first rigid part 1341 and the second rigid part 1342 will be folded together. In this folded state, the first rigid part 1341 and the first enclosure 132 are in the same plane, and the second rigid part 1342 and the second enclosure 133 are in the same plane.

[0066] For further information, please refer to Figure 13 or Figure 15The outer side of the first flexible portion 1343 is flush with the outer side of the first rigid portion 1341 and the outer side of the second rigid portion 1342, and the thickness of the first flexible portion 1343 is less than the thickness of the first rigid portion 1341 and the thickness of the second rigid portion 1342. With this arrangement, when force is applied to the first or second enclosure 132, 133 to switch the dispensing container 130 from the deployed state to the stored state, the first and second rigid portions 1341, 1342 tend to move away from the center of the receiving slot. This causes the side connecting portion 134 to fold outward rather than inward. This allows the first and second enclosures 132, 133 to better fit together when the dispensing container 130 is in the stored state, thereby more effectively preventing the laundry treatment agent in the liquid storage box 110 from volatilizing.

[0067] For some implementations, please refer to Figure 12 、 Figure 14 as well as Figure 16 When the dispensing container 130 is in the stored state, the first and second enclosures 132 and 133 fit together. This allows the dispensing container 130 to occupy a very small space when stored, improving the appearance of the laundry treatment device 1. Furthermore, this helps block the passage connecting the inner cavity of the liquid storage box 110 to the outside world, thereby preventing the laundry treatment agent in the liquid storage box 110 from volatilizing and thus avoiding waste due to volatilization.

[0068] In another embodiment, Figure 17 As shown, the container bottom 131 is a flexible structure, the side connection portion 134 is a rigid plate and is connected to the second enclosure 133. The first enclosure 132 is provided with a through slot 1321, and the side connection portion 134 is inserted into the through slot 1321. This arrangement allows the container bottom 131 to deform, while the side connection portion 134 can move relative to the first enclosure 132. When force is applied to the first enclosure 132 or the second enclosure 133, the container bottom 131 deforms, and the side connection portion 134 moves relative to the first enclosure 132. This changes the angle or distance between the first enclosure 132 and the second enclosure 133, thereby changing the volume of the storage tank.

[0069] Furthermore, a seal (not shown) is provided on the inner wall of the through groove 1321, and the seal is tightly abutted against the side connection portion 134. Thus, during the movement of the side connection portion 134 relative to the first enclosing plate 132, the side connection portion 134 and the first enclosing plate 132 can maintain a seal, thereby preventing the laundry treatment agent from leaking out of the gap between the side connection portion 134 and the first enclosing plate 132.

[0070] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 、 Figure 10The laundry treatment agent dispensing device 100 further includes a liquid storage box 110 and a connecting tube 120. One end of the connecting tube 120 is fixedly connected to the dispensing container 130, and the other end of the connecting tube 120 is connected to the liquid storage box 110. The dispensing container 130 is provided with a through hole 1311, and the receiving groove is connected to the connecting tube 120 through the through hole 1311. The liquid storage box 110 is used to store the laundry treatment agent. When the laundry treatment device 1 washes clothes, the laundry treatment agent in the liquid storage box 110 is supplied to the laundry treatment chamber of the laundry treatment device 1, thereby participating in the washing process.

[0071] The dispensing container 130 is provided with a through hole 1311, and the receiving tank is connected to the connecting pipe 120 through the through hole 1311. In this way, the clothing treatment agent put into the receiving tank by the user can enter the interior of the connecting pipe 120 through the through hole 1311, and then flow into the inner cavity of the liquid storage box 110 through the connecting pipe 120.

[0072] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 、 Figure 10 The clothing treatment agent dispensing device 100 also includes a liquid storage box 110 and a connecting pipe 120. The dispensing container 130 is connected to the liquid storage box 110 through the connecting pipe 120. The connecting pipe 120 is a hose. The liquid storage box 110 is provided with a pipe joint 111, and one end of the hose is sleeved on the pipe joint 111.

[0073] The liquid storage box 110 is used to store laundry treatment agent. When the laundry treatment device 1 washes laundry, the laundry treatment agent in the liquid storage box 110 is provided to the laundry treatment chamber of the laundry treatment device 1 , thereby participating in the washing process.

[0074] The connecting pipe 120 is a hose, so the shape of the connecting pipe 120 can be set more flexibly, which is beneficial for avoiding other structures in the clothing processing device 1. The liquid storage box 110 is provided with a pipe joint 111, and one end of the hose is sleeved on the pipe joint 111, thereby realizing the connection between the hose and the liquid storage box 110. This connection method is not only stable, but also relatively simple to operate during assembly.

[0075] Furthermore, the pipe joint 111 can be set on the side wall of the liquid storage box 110, or on the top of the liquid storage box 110, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0076] In some embodiments, the liquid storage box 110 is provided with an air pressure balancing hole (not shown in the figure), through which the inner cavity of the liquid storage box 110 is connected to the external atmosphere. The air pressure balancing hole can maintain an equal pressure inside and outside the liquid storage box 110, thereby ensuring that the laundry treatment agent can flow smoothly into the inner cavity of the liquid storage box 110.

[0077] The embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a clothes processing device 1, such as Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the laundry treatment device 1 includes a front door 200, a laundry treatment agent dispensing device 100, and a door body 300. The front door 200 is formed with a laundry inlet 210. The door body 300 is movably connected to the front door 200 for opening and closing the laundry inlet 210. The laundry treatment agent dispensing device 100 is provided on the front door 200.

[0078] The clothing treatment device 1 in the embodiment of the present application and the clothing treatment agent dispensing device 100 in the above embodiment are based on the same inventive concept. Therefore, the clothing treatment device 1 in the embodiment of the present application can obtain the beneficial effects of the clothing treatment agent dispensing device 100 in the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0079] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 、 Figure 10 、 Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 The front sealing door 200 is provided with an installation space 220 , and the delivery container 130 is at least partially disposed in the installation space 220 .

[0080] The installation space 220 can be formed on the front side of the front door 200. For example, a groove can be provided on the front surface of the front door 200, and the space defined by the groove is the installation space 220. Alternatively, the installation space 220 can be located on the rear side of the front door 200. In this case, the installation space 220 is part of the space inside the cabinet of the laundry processing device 1.

[0081] Furthermore, the front sealing door 200 is provided with an installation opening 240 communicating with the installation space 220. The clothing processing apparatus 1 further includes a cover plate 400, which is movably connected to the front sealing door 200 to open or close the installation opening 240. The delivery container 130 is at least partially disposed in the installation opening 240. At least a portion of the delivery container 130 is fixedly connected to the wall of the installation space 220. The cover plate 400 is connected to the delivery container 130 or is a part of the delivery container 130.

[0082] The cover plate 400 is movably connected to the front sealing door 200, and the cover plate 400 can open or close the installation opening 240. The delivery container 130 is at least partially arranged at the installation opening 240, and at least part of the delivery container 130 is fixedly connected to the wall of the installation space 220. Thus, a concealed design of the delivery container 130 can be achieved, that is, the cover plate 400 is opened only when the clothing treatment agent is delivered to expose the installation opening 240. In other cases, the cover plate 400 can be kept closed. In this way, the neatness and aesthetics of the appearance of the clothing treatment device 1 can be further improved. In addition, the cover plate 400 can also block dust to prevent dust from accumulating in the installation space 220.

[0083] Furthermore, at least a portion of the delivery container 130 is fixedly connected to the wall of the installation space 220, and the cover 400 is connected to the delivery container 130 or is a portion of the delivery container 130. Thus, when the cover 400 is opened, it causes the delivery container 130 to deform, switching the delivery container 130 to an expanded state. Conversely, when the cover 400 is fastened to the installation space 220, it causes the delivery container 130 to deform, switching the delivery container 130 to a stored state.

[0084] In one embodiment, Figure 7 、 Figure 18 As shown, the upper end of the cover plate 400 is engaged with the front sealing door 200, and the lower end of the cover plate 400 is hinged to the front sealing door 200. Like this, the cover plate 400 can be opened and closed in a rotating manner relative to the front sealing door 200.

[0085] For example, a buckle 230 is provided on the front door 200, and a tongue 410 is provided on the upper end of the cover plate 400 to match the buckle 230. The buckle 230 and the tongue 410 cooperate to allow the upper end of the cover plate 400 to be quickly connected to the front door 200. Of course, under the action of external force, the tongue 410 can also be quickly separated from the buckle 230. A rotating shaft 420 is provided at the lower end of the cover plate 400, and the lower end of the cover plate 400 is connected to the front door 200 via the rotating shaft 420. As a result, the upper end of the cover plate 400 is engaged with the front door 200, and the lower end is hinged to the front door 200.

[0086] In another embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the cover plate 400 are both engaged with the front sealing door 200. When the upper and lower ends of the cover plate 400 are separated from the front sealing door 200, the movement of the cover plate 400 is relatively unrestricted.

[0087] In some embodiments, as Figure 7 As shown, there are multiple clothing treatment agent dispensing devices 100, and the dispensing containers 130 of the multiple clothing treatment agent dispensing devices 100 are located in the same installation space 220, and each dispensing container 130 is fixed to the same cover plate 400. The clothing treatment device 1 may use multiple clothing treatment agents, such as detergents and softeners, in the process of washing clothes. Based on such requirements, the number of clothing treatment agent dispensing devices 100 can be multiple. On this basis, the dispensing containers 130 of each clothing treatment agent dispensing device 100 can be located in the same installation space 220, and each dispensing container 130 can be fixed to the same cover plate 400. In this way, only one cover plate 400 is required, and the state switching of multiple dispensing containers 130 can be controlled by one cover plate 400, which is conducive to saving processing costs.

[0088] In some embodiments, the door 300 covers the installation space 220 when it is closed. That is, when the door 300 is closed, the installation space 220 is hidden inside the door 300. In this way, the appearance of the laundry processing device 1 can be further improved.

[0089] It is understandable that the clothing processing device 1 in the embodiment of the present application can be a washing machine, a washer-dryer, etc. The clothing processing device 1 can also include a barrel assembly, which is a structure in the clothing processing device 1 that is mainly used to provide a washing function. The barrel assembly can include an outer barrel and an inner barrel disposed in the outer barrel, wherein the interior of the inner barrel defines a clothing processing chamber. The inner barrel is also connected to a driving device (such as a motor), and the driving device is used to drive the inner barrel to rotate relative to the outer barrel. When the inner barrel rotates, it can drive the water flow in the clothing processing chamber to rotate, thereby generating friction and collision between clothes and clothes, and clothes and the wall of the inner barrel, so as to cooperate with the detergent to achieve a decontamination and cleaning treatment of the clothes.

[0090] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", etc. indicate an orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, it 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. Therefore, the terms describing the position relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0091] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to imply or suggest relative importance or implicitly indicate the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0092] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0093] The above content is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A clothing treatment agent dispensing device, characterized in that: include: A delivery container is formed with a receiving groove for receiving the clothes treating agent; The delivery container has an expanded state and a stored state. When the delivery container is in the expanded state, the accommodating tank has a first volume. When the delivery container is in the stored state, the accommodating tank has a second volume. The first volume is greater than the second volume.

2. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating groove has a plurality of groove walls, and at least part of the plurality of groove walls can be deformed so that the volume of the accommodating groove can be changed.

3. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The delivery container is a flexible structure as a whole.

4. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The delivery container comprises: container bottom; First hoarding; Second enclosing panels, the first enclosing panel and the second enclosing panel being connected to opposite sides of the container bottom; and Two side connecting parts are connected to the other two opposite sides of the container bottom, and the side connecting parts are also connected to the first and second enclosing plates. The container bottom, the first and second enclosing plates, and the side connecting parts jointly define the receiving groove; Wherein, the container bottom is a flexible structure and / or the side connecting portion is a flexible structure.

5. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A folding groove is provided on the inner side of the side connecting portion.

6. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The delivery container comprises: container bottom; First hoarding; Second enclosing panels, the first enclosing panel and the second enclosing panel being connected to opposite sides of the container bottom; and Two side connecting parts are connected to the other two opposite sides of the container bottom, and the side connecting parts are also connected to the first and second enclosing plates. The container bottom, the first and second enclosing plates, and the side connecting parts jointly define the receiving groove; In which, the bottom of the container is a flexible structure, and the side connecting part includes a first rigid part, a second rigid part, a first flexible part, a second flexible part and a third flexible part. The first rigid part is connected to the second rigid part through the first flexible part, the first rigid part is connected to the first enclosure through the second flexible part, and the second rigid part is connected to the second enclosure through the third flexible part.

7. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer side surface of the first flexible portion is flush with the outer side surfaces of the first rigid portion and the second rigid portion, and the thickness of the first flexible portion is smaller than the thickness of the first rigid portion and the thickness of the second rigid portion.

8. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: When the delivery container is in the storage state, the first enclosure and the second enclosure are in contact with each other.

9. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laundry treatment agent dispensing device further comprises a liquid storage box and a connecting pipe, one end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the dispensing container, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the liquid storage box; The delivery container is provided with a through hole, and the accommodating groove is communicated with the connecting pipe through the through hole.

10. The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laundry treatment agent dispensing device further includes a liquid storage box and a connecting pipe, wherein the dispensing container is connected to the liquid storage box via the connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe is a hose; The liquid storage box is provided with a pipe joint, and one end of the hose is sleeved on the pipe joint.

11. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A front sealing door, wherein the front sealing door is formed with a clothing loading opening; The clothing treatment agent dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10; as well as The door body is movably connected to the front sealing door and is used to open and close the clothing delivery port. The clothing treatment agent delivery device is arranged on the front sealing door.

12. The clothes treating device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The front sealing door is provided with an installation space, and the delivery container is at least partially arranged in the installation space.

13. The clothes treating device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The front sealing door is provided with an installation opening communicating with the installation space; The clothes processing device further includes a cover plate, which is movably connected to the front sealing door to open or close the installation opening; The delivery container is at least partially disposed at the installation opening, at least partially fixedly connected to the wall of the installation space, and the cover is connected to the delivery container or is a part of the delivery container.

14. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that: There are multiple clothing treatment agent dispensing devices, and the dispensing containers of the multiple clothing treatment agent dispensing devices are located in the same installation space, and each of the dispensing containers is fixed to the same cover plate.

15. The clothes processing device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that: The door body covers the installation space when in a closed state.

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