Washing machine
By installing an indicator inside the washing machine's soap dispenser, the problem of users having difficulty recognizing a drop in detergent level is solved, enabling timely detergent replenishment and ensuring optimal washing results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520025298.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-06
AI Technical Summary
In existing washing machines, the liquid level in the detergent dispenser does not drop significantly, making it difficult for users to accurately identify changes in the liquid level and resulting in the inability to replenish detergent in a timely manner.
An indicator is installed inside the soap dish of the washing machine. The indicator consists of multiple indicators arranged at intervals. As the soap level drops, the indicator gradually emerges from the soap surface, forming a visual pattern or structure to remind the user to add detergent.
With intuitive graphic or structural cues, users can promptly identify a drop in the detergent level, ensuring there is enough detergent in the washing machine and preventing a decrease in washing performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of laundry equipment technology, and in particular to a washing machine. Background Technology
[0002] A washing machine is a household appliance that uses electrical energy to generate mechanical action to dry clothes. As consumers' living standards improve, their demands for washing machines are also increasing.
[0003] In washing machines, a typical unit consists of a casing and a drum assembly. The drum assembly is located inside the casing and includes an outer drum and an inner drum, with the inner drum forming a washing chamber. A detergent dispenser is usually located on the top of the casing, containing a detergent dispensing box. When washing clothes using this equipment, the user simply adds an appropriate amount of detergent (such as laundry powder, liquid detergent, or fabric softener) to the detergent dispensing box, and the washing machine, depending on its operating status, uses running water to flush the detergent from the dispensing box into the washing chamber.
[0004] Currently, in existing washing machines and other clothing handling equipment, the detergent dispenser typically has a storage chamber for storing detergent. During washing, the liquid level in this chamber drops only slightly, making it difficult for users to accurately assess the degree of drop. While scale markings are usually used for indication, their effectiveness is limited. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a washing machine that allows users to identify the degree of liquid level drop.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, a washing machine is provided, comprising: a casing configured as an outer shell of the washing machine; a drum assembly disposed within the casing, the drum assembly having a washing chamber formed therein; a soap dish disposed within the casing, the soap dish having a liquid storage chamber for storing detergent, and a filling port communicating with the liquid storage chamber on the top surface of the soap dish; and an indicator disposed within the liquid storage chamber, the indicator being located below the filling port; wherein a plurality of the indicator are protruding from the bottom surface of the liquid storage chamber, the plurality of indicator being arranged sequentially at intervals, and the height of the plurality of indicator decreasing sequentially.
[0008] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: During use, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber decreases, the top of the indicator gradually emerges from the liquid surface. Furthermore, as the liquid level gradually decreases, the number of indicators emerging from the liquid surface increases sequentially. In this way, the user can intuitively observe the number of indicators emerging from the liquid surface, thus easily understanding the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber. This provides a timely reminder function, allowing the user to easily identify the degree of liquid level drop and promptly reminding them to replenish the detergent in the storage chamber.
[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the indicator extends upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity.
[0010] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by setting the indicator on the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity, the indicator can more accurately reflect the liquid level height in the liquid storage cavity.
[0011] In some embodiments of this application, a plurality of the indicators are arranged sequentially at intervals along a trajectory, and the height of the plurality of indicators decreases sequentially in one direction along the trajectory.
[0012] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: During multiple washing cycles, as the liquid level of detergent in the storage chamber gradually decreases, the number of indicators protruding from the liquid surface in the trajectory can increase sequentially, and the trajectory pattern can gradually appear above the liquid surface. This trajectory pattern provides a very intuitive prompt, allowing users to observe it directly through the filling port, thus promptly reminding them to add detergent to the storage chamber.
[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the plurality of indicators are arranged in a ring; the height of the plurality of indicators decreases sequentially along one direction of the ring.
[0014] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: During multiple washing processes, as the liquid level of detergent in the storage chamber gradually decreases, when the user finds that multiple indicators protruding from the liquid surface form a complete ring structure, the complete ring structure can provide a very intuitive prompt function. The user can directly observe through the liquid filling port, thus timely reminding the user to add detergent liquid to the storage chamber.
[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the plurality of indicators are arranged at equal intervals along a circumferential direction.
[0016] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by arranging multiple indicators at equal intervals, the pattern formed by the multiple indicators can be more aesthetically pleasing and can more intuitively indicate the liquid level of detergent in the storage chamber to the user.
[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a washing machine, the washing machine comprising: a casing, the casing being configured as an outer shell of the washing machine; a drum assembly, the drum assembly being disposed within the casing, the drum assembly having a washing chamber formed therein; a soap dish, the soap dish being disposed within the casing, the soap dish having a liquid storage chamber for storing detergent, the top surface of the soap dish having a filling port communicating with the liquid storage chamber; and an indicator, the indicator being disposed within the liquid storage chamber, the indicator being disposed below the filling port; wherein, in the direction upward along the height of the indicator, the cross-section of the indicator gradually decreases.
[0018] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By designing the cross-sectional variation of the indicator, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber gradually decreases during multiple washing processes, the cross-section of the indicator exposed above the liquid level gradually increases, making it easier for users to identify the degree of liquid level drop and prompting users to replenish detergent in the storage chamber in a timely manner.
[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the indicator extends upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity.
[0020] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by setting the indicator on the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity, the indicator can more accurately reflect the liquid level height in the liquid storage cavity.
[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the indicator includes: a conical portion located at the top of the indicator; a columnar portion extending upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity, with the conical portion disposed above the top of the columnar portion; the cross-section of the conical portion gradually decreases in the direction upward along the height of the indicator.
[0022] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: During multiple washing cycles, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber gradually decreases, the cross-section of the cone portion exposed above the liquid surface gradually increases. When the entire cone portion is exposed above the liquid surface, the complete cone structure can provide a very intuitive indication function, allowing the user to directly observe through the filling port and thus promptly reminding the user to add detergent to the storage chamber.
[0023] In some embodiments of this application, a plurality of equally spaced reminder rings are provided on the inclined surface of the conical portion, and the reminder rings are arranged around the center of the conical portion.
[0024] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: During multiple washes, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber gradually decreases, the number of indicator rings protruding above the liquid level can gradually increase. Therefore, the more indicator rings protruding above the liquid level, the more timely the user can be reminded that the detergent level is decreasing, thus prompting the user to replenish the detergent in the storage chamber.
[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the top surface of the indicator forms a spiral surface; the height of the spiral surface gradually increases in the direction along the spiral surface toward the spiral center.
[0026] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: Through the spiral surface design, during multiple washes, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber gradually decreases, the center of the spiral surface is the first to emerge from the liquid surface, and the center of the spiral surface is the highest position of the indicator. As the liquid level gradually decreases, the length of the spiral surface exposed above the liquid surface gradually increases, thus prompting the user to replenish detergent in the storage chamber in a timely manner.
[0027] The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.
[0028] The effects of this invention are not limited to those mentioned above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the description in the claims. Attached Figure Description
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Internal structural diagram.
[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the delivery component.
[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of its decomposition.
[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the dispensing box.
[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the soap box.
[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial top-down view.
[0036] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Internal structural diagram.
[0037] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the indicator.
[0038] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A side view.
[0039] Figure 11 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the soap box in some other embodiments.
[0040] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A partial top-down view.
[0041] Figure 13 yes Figure 11 Internal structural diagram.
[0042] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of the indicator.
[0043] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A side view.
[0044] Figure 16 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the soap box in some other embodiments.
[0045] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A partial top-down view.
[0046] Figure 18 yes Figure 16 Internal structural diagram.
[0047] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the structure of the indicator.
[0048] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 A side view.
[0049] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 1. Casing; 11. Door cover; 2. Drum assembly; 20. Washing chamber; 21. Outer drum; 22. Inner drum; 3. Dispensing assembly; 31. Dispensing box; 310. Dispensing chamber; 311. Water outlet; 312. Water divider; 313. Top cover; 32. Soap tray; 320. Liquid storage chamber; 321. Manual dispensing trough; 322. Liquid filling port; 323. Liquid filling cap; 4. Indicator; 41. Conical part; 411. Indication ring; 42. Columnar part; 43. Spiral surface; 44. Spiral wall. Detailed Implementation
[0050] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this utility model can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this utility model.
[0051] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0052] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0053] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0054] The clothing processing device provided in this embodiment can be a drum washing machine, a top-loading washing machine, a washer-dryer combo, or other clothing processing equipment. The structural principle of this solution will be explained below using a drum washing machine as an example.
[0055] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0056] like Figure 1As shown, the garment processing device provided in this embodiment of the present invention may include a housing 1. The housing 1 may be constructed as the outer shell of the garment processing device. The housing 1 may typically have a hollow cuboid structure. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the external shape of the housing 1 may be designed as needed, and is not limited here. The interior of the housing 1 may be used to provide installation space.
[0057] In some embodiments, a clothing inlet (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. This clothing inlet can connect to the internal space of the housing 1. Clothes can be placed into the housing 1 through the clothing inlet for washing.
[0058] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a door cover 11 may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. The door cover 11 can be used to open and close the clothing inlet on the front side wall of the housing 1, thereby opening and closing the space inside the housing 1 through the door cover 11.
[0059] It should be noted that in other embodiments, such as when the washing machine is a top-loading washing machine, the clothes inlet can be located on the top side wall of the casing 1. In this case, the door cover 11 can be located on the top side wall of the casing 1.
[0060] In some embodiments, the door cover 11 and the housing 1 can be connected by a hinge, and the door cover 11 can rotate about the axis of the hinge, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the door cover 11 and opening and closing the clothing inlet.
[0061] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Internal structural diagram.
[0062] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the garment handling device may include a drum assembly 2. The drum assembly 2 may be disposed inside the housing 1. The drum assembly 2 may extend along the front-rear direction of the housing 1. A washing chamber 20 may be formed inside the drum assembly 2. A drum opening may be formed on the front end face of the drum assembly 2. The drum opening communicates with the interior of the washing chamber 20. The drum opening is directly opposite the garment inlet and the door cover 11 of the housing 1. After the door cover 11 is opened, the garments can be sequentially placed into the washing chamber 20 inside the drum assembly 2 through the garment inlet on the front side of the housing 1 and the drum opening at the front end of the drum assembly 2 for washing, dehydration, and other operations. When the housing 1 is closed, the housing 1 can simultaneously close the garment inlet and the washing chamber 20.
[0063] It should be noted that in other embodiments, such as when the washing machine is a pulsator washing machine, the drum assembly 2 can be arranged vertically along the vertical direction of the casing 1. The drum opening of the drum assembly 2 can be located on the top surface of the drum assembly 2.
[0064] In some embodiments, the tub assembly 2 may include an outer tub 21. The outer tub 21 may be disposed inside the housing 1. The outer tub 21 may be configured as a tub for containing washing water. The internal space of the outer tub 21 can be used to hold washing liquids, such as water, detergent, fabric softener, etc.
[0065] In some embodiments, the tubular assembly 2 may include an inner tub 22. The inner tub 22 may be disposed inside the outer tub 21. A washing chamber 20 may be formed inside the inner tub 22. The washing chamber 20 within the inner tub 22 is used to hold clothes to be washed. A water passage hole (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the peripheral wall of the inner tub 22. The washing chamber 20 can connect the space between the inner tub 22 and the outer tub 21 through the water passage hole. The washing liquid in the outer tub 21 can enter the washing chamber 20 within the inner tub 22 through the water passage hole, that is, the washing liquid in the space between the inner tub 22 and the outer tub 21 can enter the washing chamber 20 within the inner tub 22 through the water passage hole.
[0066] In some embodiments, the inner drum 22 may be rotatably disposed inside the outer drum 21. When the inner drum 22 rotates relative to the outer drum 21, the inner drum 22 can drive the clothes to rotate relative to the outer drum 21, thereby realizing the washing function of the clothes in the washing chamber 20 of the inner drum 22 and improving the uniformity of washing and dehydration of the clothes.
[0067] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the washing chamber 20 can also be used to dry clothes, such as in a washer-dryer combo.
[0068] In some embodiments, the outer cylinder 21 and the inner cylinder 22 may also be arranged coaxially inside and outside. The front end of the outer cylinder 21 and the front end of the inner cylinder 22 may be provided with openings arranged opposite to each other. The front end opening of the outer cylinder 21 and the front end opening of the inner cylinder 22 can be combined to form the cylinder opening of the cylinder assembly 2.
[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a drive device (not shown in the figure), such as a drive motor, may be provided inside the housing 1. The drive device may be located outside the outer drum 21. Alternatively, the drive device may be located inside the housing 1. The output end of the drive device may extend into the outer drum 21 and be connected to the inner drum 22 via a transmission mechanism. When the drive device can drive the inner drum 22 to rotate relative to the outer drum 21, the washing or dehydration function of the washing chamber 20 in the inner drum 22 can be realized. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the output end of the drive device may also be connected to the inner drum 22 via a transmission mechanism.
[0070] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of component 3.
[0071] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the garment handling device may include a dispensing component 3. The dispensing component 3 may be located inside the housing 1 or outside the drum assembly 2. The dispensing component 3 can be used to dispense laundry detergent and water. When clothes need to be washed, the dispensing component 3 can deliver laundry detergent (such as detergent, fabric softener, etc.) into the washing chamber 20 via a water flow.
[0072] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of its decomposition.
[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the dispensing component 3 may include a dispensing box 31. The dispensing box 31 may be disposed inside the housing 1. The dispensing component 3 may be disposed outside the drum assembly 2. The dispensing box 31 may be a hollow shell structure. An external water source may enter the dispensing box 31, and the dispensing box 31 may be connected to the washing chamber 20 through a pipe, thereby delivering water into the drum assembly 2 to supply water to the washing chamber 20.
[0074] In some embodiments, the dispensing assembly 3 may include a soap dish 32. The soap dish 32 may be removably disposed inside the dispensing box 31. The interior of the soap dish 32 may be used to store laundry detergent. The laundry detergent in the soap dish 32 may enter the dispensing box 31 and then be dispensed into the drum assembly 2 by the water flow within the dispensing box 31, thereby providing laundry detergent into the washing chamber 20.
[0075] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the dispensing box 31 may have a dispensing cavity 310. The front end of the dispensing box 31 may have an opening communicating with the dispensing cavity 310. The soap box 32 may be removably disposed within the dispensing cavity 310 through the front opening of the dispensing box 31.
[0076] In some embodiments, the bottom of the dispensing box 31 may be provided with a water outlet 311. The water outlet 311 may be provided with a water outlet (not shown in the figure). The water outlet in the water outlet 311 may be connected to the washing chamber 20. Water or laundry detergent entering the dispensing chamber 310 can flow to the washing chamber 20 of the drum assembly 2 through the water outlet in the water outlet 311.
[0077] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the soap dish 32 may be exposed outside the housing 1. When the soap dish 32 is pulled out of the dispensing box 31, the soap dish 32 may be exposed on the front side wall of the housing 1 to facilitate the replenishment or dispensing of laundry detergent into the soap dish 32.
[0078] In some embodiments, the dispensing component 3 may include a dispensing pump (not shown). The dispensing pump can be used to draw laundry detergent from the soap dish 32, deliver the drawn laundry detergent to the dispensing box 31, and then deliver it to the drum assembly 2 via the water flow in the dispensing box 31.
[0079] In some embodiments, the dispensing pump may be disposed on the dispensing box 31. The dispensing pump may be disposed on the rear wall of the dispensing box 31. When the soap dish 32 is pushed into the dispensing box 31, the dispensing pump may communicate with the interior of the soap dish 32, thereby enabling the dispensing pump to draw laundry detergent from the soap dish 32.
[0080] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the middle delivery box 31.
[0081] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the dispensing box 31 may include a water distribution plate 312. The water distribution plate 312 may be located above the top of the dispensing cavity 310. A water passage (not shown) may be provided inside the dispensing box 31. This water passage may be located inside the water distribution plate 312. One end of the water passage may be connected to a water source. The other end of the water passage may be connected to the washing cavity 20 inside the drum assembly 2 via a pipe, thereby supplying water to the washing cavity 20.
[0082] In some embodiments, the other end of the water channel can also be connected to the dispensing chamber 310, which in turn is connected to the washing chamber 20 in the tub assembly 2 via a pipeline, thereby supplying water to the washing chamber 20.
[0083] In some embodiments, multiple water channels may be provided. One end of each water channel is connected to a water source. The other end of each water channel can flow to different areas of the water distribution plate 312, thereby supplying water to different components.
[0084] In some embodiments, the dispensing box 31 may include a top cover 313. The top cover 313 may be disposed on the top surface of the water distribution plate 312. Water channels may be formed between the top surface of the water distribution plate 312 and the bottom surface of the top cover 313.
[0085] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle soap box 32. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial top-down view. Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Internal structural diagram.
[0086] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the soap dish 32 may be provided with a liquid storage chamber 320. The liquid storage chamber 320 can be used to store laundry detergent. The dispensing pump can draw laundry detergent from the liquid storage chamber 320, and then deliver the drawn laundry detergent to the dispensing box 31, and then deliver it to the drum assembly 2 through the water flow in the dispensing box 31.
[0087] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the dispensing pump can also draw laundry detergent from the storage chamber 320 and deliver it directly to the drum assembly 2 through a pipeline.
[0088] In some embodiments, the soap dish 32 may contain two liquid storage chambers 320. The two liquid storage chambers 320 may be arranged separately from each other. One liquid storage chamber 320 may be used to store detergent. The other liquid storage chamber 320 may be used to store fabric softener.
[0089] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, three or more liquid storage chambers 320 may be provided. The number of liquid storage chambers 320 can be adjusted as needed and is not limited here.
[0090] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the soap dish 32 may be provided with a manual dispensing slot 321. The manual dispensing slot 321 may communicate with the interior of the dispensing box 31. Users can directly dispense laundry detergent, fabric softener, and other laundry liquids into the manual dispensing slot 321, allowing the laundry liquid to flow into the interior of the dispensing box 31 through the manual dispensing slot 321, and then be directly dispensed into the washing chamber 20 within the drum assembly 2 via the water flow within the dispensing box 31.
[0091] In some embodiments, the other end of the water channel can also be located inside the manual dispensing tank 321, so that the laundry detergent in the manual dispensing tank 321 is flushed into the dispensing box 31 and then dispensed into the washing chamber 20 in the drum assembly 2 through the water outlet at its bottom.
[0092] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, a liquid filling port 322 may be provided on the top surface of the soap dish 32. The liquid filling port 322 may be located above the top of the liquid storage chamber 320. The liquid filling port 322 may communicate with the liquid storage chamber 320. In this way, the user can replenish detergent liquid into the liquid storage chamber 320 in a timely manner through the liquid filling port 322.
[0093] In some embodiments, a filling cap 323 may be provided at the filling port 322. The filling cap 323 may be rotatably disposed on the top surface of the soap dish 32. The filling cap 323 is used to open or close the filling port 322. When it is not necessary to add detergent liquid to the storage chamber 320, the filling cap 323 can be rotated to close the filling port 322, thereby sealing the storage chamber 320 and isolating the storage chamber 320 from the outside of the soap dish 32. When it is necessary to add detergent liquid to the storage chamber 320, the filling cap 323 can be rotated to open the filling port 322, at which time the user can add detergent liquid to the storage chamber 320 through the filling port 322.
[0094] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle indicator 4.
[0095] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, an indicator 4 may be provided inside the soap dish 32. The indicator 4 may be located inside the liquid storage chamber 320. The indicator 4 is used to indicate the liquid level in the liquid storage chamber 320, so as to promptly remind the user to add detergent liquid to the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0096] In some embodiments, the indicator 4 may be located below the bottom of the filling port 322. Thus, when the filling port 322 is opened using the filling cap 323, the liquid level on the indicator 4 can be directly observed from the filling port 322, thereby obtaining the approximate liquid level height in the storage chamber 320. This facilitates the user's identification of the liquid level drop and allows for timely reminders to replenish detergent liquid into the storage chamber 320.
[0097] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A side view.
[0098] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the indicator 4 can extend upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320. The indicator 4 can be a long, cylindrical structure. Multiple indicators 4 can be protruding from the bottom surface inside the liquid storage cavity 320. The multiple indicators 4 can be arranged sequentially at intervals. The height of the multiple indicators 4 can decrease sequentially. By setting the indicator 4 upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320, the indicator 4 can more accurately reflect the liquid level height inside the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0099] During use, as the detergent level in the storage chamber 320 decreases, the top of the indicator 4 gradually emerges from the liquid surface. As the liquid level decreases, the number of indicators 4 emerging increases accordingly. This allows the user to visually observe the number of indicators 4 emerging, easily determining the detergent level in the storage chamber 320. This provides a timely reminder to the user, facilitating identification of the level drop and prompting timely replenishment of detergent in the storage chamber 320.
[0100] It should be noted that as the detergent level drops, the indicator 4, which was originally below the surface, will gradually emerge. Users can visually determine the remaining detergent level by observing the number of indicators 4 that are visible above the surface. This design allows users to easily determine when to add detergent, achieving visual monitoring of the detergent level. In short, this washing machine provides users with a simple and intuitive way to monitor the detergent level through the indicator 4 inside the soap dish 3, thereby ensuring that the washing machine always has enough detergent during the washing process.
[0101] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the indicator 4 may also protrude from the side wall of the liquid storage cavity 320 and extend upward along the side wall of the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0102] In some other embodiments, the indicator 4 may also be suspended in the liquid storage cavity 320. The indicator 4 may be separated from the bottom of the liquid storage cavity 320 and extended upward along the height direction of the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0103] In some embodiments, the heights of the multiple indicators 4 can be sequentially reduced with equal height differences. If the equal height difference is h, then when the highest indicator 4 is exposed above the detergent liquid surface, the number of indicators 4 exposed increases by one for each decrease in the liquid level by the equal height difference h. With this design, assuming the liquid level height h1 when the highest indicator 4 is exposed is equal to the liquid level height of the detergent liquid, the user can quickly calculate the current liquid level height in the storage chamber 320 based on h1 and the number of indicators 4 exposed.
[0104] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the height of the multiple indicators 4 may also be reduced sequentially in a manner with non-equal height differences.
[0105] like Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, multiple indicators 4 can be arranged sequentially along a trajectory. Along one direction of this trajectory, the height of the multiple indicators 4 can decrease sequentially. Thus, during multiple washing cycles, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, the number of indicators 4 protruding above the liquid surface in the trajectory can increase sequentially, and the pattern of the trajectory can gradually appear above the liquid surface. This pattern of the trajectory can provide a very intuitive prompting function, which the user can directly observe through the filling port 322, thus promptly reminding the user to add detergent liquid to the storage chamber 320.
[0106] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the multiple indicators 4 can be arranged in a ring. That is, the trajectory is arranged in a ring. The multiple indicators 4 can form a ring structure. Along one direction of the ring, the height of the multiple indicators 4 can decrease sequentially. Thus, during multiple washing processes, as the liquid level of the detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, the number of multiple indicators 4 exposed above the liquid surface in the ring structure can increase sequentially. When the user finds that the multiple indicators 4 exposed above the liquid surface form a complete ring structure, the complete ring structure can provide a very intuitive prompt function. The user can directly observe it through the liquid filling port 322, thus timely reminding the user to add detergent liquid to the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0107] Furthermore, assuming the lowest indicator 4 exposes the detergent liquid at a liquid level of h2, the amount of detergent liquid at that level is still sufficient to meet the detergent usage requirements for one or more washes, thus ensuring that the user can still perform one or more normal wash cycles.
[0108] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the trajectory may also be arranged in other pattern shapes, for example, the trajectory may be in other curved or straight line patterns.
[0109] In some embodiments, the annular structure formed by the plurality of indicators 4 can be a circular annular structure or an elliptical annular structure. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the plurality of indicators 4 can also form other structures.
[0110] In some embodiments, the multiple indicators 4 can be arranged at equal intervals along the annular direction. In this way, by arranging the multiple indicators 4 at equal intervals, the pattern formed by the multiple indicators 4 can be more aesthetically pleasing and can more intuitively indicate the liquid level of the detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320 to the user.
[0111] It should be noted that the specific number of the multiple indicators 4 forming a ring structure is...
[0112] like Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the height difference h between the multiple indicators 4, which decrease sequentially, can satisfy: h ≤ 2 mm. Thus, by setting h ≤ 2 mm, the accuracy of indicating liquid level changes by the multiple indicators 4 can be improved.
[0113] In some embodiments, the height difference h between the plurality of indicators 4, which decrease sequentially, can satisfy: h ≥ 0.5 mm. Thus, by setting h ≥ 0.5 mm, the indication range of liquid level changes by the plurality of indicators 4 can be improved, which is beneficial for reducing the number of indicators 4.
[0114] In some embodiments, the height difference h between the plurality of indicators 4, which decreases sequentially, can satisfy: 0.5mm ≤ h ≤ 2mm. Thus, by setting 0.5mm ≤ h ≤ 2mm, both the accuracy of the liquid level change indication by the plurality of indicators 4 and the range of liquid level height changes indicated by the plurality of indicators 4 can be improved, which is beneficial for reducing the number of indicators 4.
[0115] In some embodiments, the height difference h between the plurality of indicators 4, which decrease sequentially, can satisfy h = 1 mm. Thus, by setting h = 1 mm, the plurality of indicators 4 can provide a more reasonable level of accuracy and quantity for indicating changes in liquid level.
[0116] Figure 11 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the soap box 32 in some other embodiments. Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A partial top-down view. Figure 13 yes Figure 11 Internal structural diagram. Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle indicator 4. Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A side view.
[0117] like Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments, the cross-section of the indicator 4 can gradually decrease in the direction upward along the height of the indicator 4. Thus, during multiple washing cycles, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, the cross-section of the indicator 4 exposed above the liquid level gradually increases, making it easier for the user to identify the degree of liquid level drop and prompting the user to replenish the detergent in the storage chamber 320 in a timely manner.
[0118] In some embodiments, the indicator 4 may include a conical portion 41. The conical portion 41 may be located at the top of the indicator 4. The conical portion 41 may have a conical structure. The cross-section of the conical portion 41 gradually decreases in the direction upwards along the height of the indicator 4. Thus, during multiple washes, as the liquid level of the detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, the cross-section of the conical portion 41 exposed above the liquid surface gradually increases. When the entire conical portion 41 is exposed above the liquid surface, the complete conical structure can provide a very intuitive indication function, which the user can directly observe through the filling port 322, thus promptly reminding the user to add detergent liquid to the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0119] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the conical portion 41 may also adopt other conical structures, such as triangular pyramidal structures, quadrangular pyramidal structures, etc.
[0120] In some embodiments, the indicator 4 may include a columnar portion 42. The columnar portion 42 extends upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage chamber 320. A conical portion 41 may be disposed above the top of the columnar portion 42. Thus, during multiple washing cycles, as the liquid level of the detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, when the columnar portion 42 is exposed above the liquid surface, it can visually indicate that the complete conical structure has emerged above the liquid surface, thereby promptly reminding the user to replenish the detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0121] like Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments, the angle between the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 and the bottom surface of the conical portion 41 is α, where α satisfies: α≤45°. Thus, by setting α≤45°, the change in the area of the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 is more noticeable when the liquid level of the detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320 changes, thereby improving the accuracy of the indication of liquid level changes in the conical portion 41.
[0122] In some embodiments, the angle between the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 and the bottom surface of the conical portion 41 is α, where α satisfies: α ≥ 10°. Thus, by setting α ≥ 10°, the indication range of liquid level changes on the inclined surfaces of the multiple conical portions 41 can be improved when the liquid level of the detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320 changes.
[0123] In some embodiments, the angle between the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 and the bottom surface of the conical portion 41 is α, where α satisfies: 10°≤α≤45°. Thus, by setting 10°≤α≤45°, when the liquid level of the detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320 changes, both the accuracy of indicating liquid level changes in the conical portion 41 and the range of indications for liquid level changes on the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 can be improved.
[0124] like Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown, in some embodiments, the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 is a conical surface. Multiple indicator rings 411 may be provided on the inclined surface of the conical portion 41. The indicator rings 411 may be annular indicator lines. The indicator rings 411 may be arranged around the center of the conical portion 41. Multiple indicator rings 411 may be arranged at equal intervals.
[0125] Thus, during multiple washes, as the detergent level in the liquid storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, the number of indicator rings 411 protruding above the liquid surface can gradually increase. Therefore, the more indicator rings 411 protruding above the liquid surface, the more timely the user can be reminded that the detergent level is decreasing, and thus, the user can be promptly reminded to replenish detergent in the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0126] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the multiple prompting rings 411 on the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 may also be arranged at non-equal intervals.
[0127] In some embodiments, the multiple indicator rings 411 can be arranged using lines of different colors. Thus, as the multiple indicator rings 411 of different colors gradually emerge from the liquid surface, they can intuitively prompt the user, allowing the user to more clearly observe the changes in the liquid level of the detergent.
[0128] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the specific number of multiple prompting rings 411 on the inclined surface of the conical portion 41 can be adjusted as needed, and is not limited here.
[0129] Figure 16 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the soap box 32 in some other embodiments. Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A partial top-down view. Figure 18 yes Figure 16 Internal structural diagram. Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle indicator 4. Figure 20 yes Figure 19 A side view.
[0130] like Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 20As shown, in some embodiments, the top surface of the indicator 4 can form a spiral surface 43. The height of the spiral surface 43 gradually increases along the direction towards the spiral center. Thus, during multiple washes, as the liquid level of the detergent in the storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, the center of the spiral surface 43 is the first to emerge from the liquid surface, and the center of the spiral surface 43 is the highest position of the indicator. As the liquid level gradually decreases, the length of the spiral surface 43 exposed above the liquid surface gradually increases, making it easier for the user to identify the degree of liquid level drop, thus prompting the user to replenish detergent in the storage chamber 320 in a timely manner.
[0131] When the entire spiral surface 43 is fully exposed above the liquid surface, the complete spiral surface 43 structure can provide a very intuitive prompt function. Users can directly observe it through the liquid inlet 322, thus promptly reminding users to add detergent liquid to the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0132] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the height of the spiral surface 43 gradually decreases along the direction towards the spiral center. Thus, during multiple washes, as the level of detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320 gradually decreases, the outermost edge of the spiral surface 43 is the first to emerge from the liquid surface, making the outermost edge of the spiral surface 43 the highest position of the indicator, while the center of the spiral surface 43 is the lowest position. Therefore, when the center of the spiral surface 43 emerges from the liquid surface, the user can clearly observe the entire spiral surface 43 structure, thus promptly reminding the user to replenish detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320.
[0133] In some embodiments, the indicator 4 may include a spiral wall 44. The spiral wall 44 may extend upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity 320. A spiral surface 43 may be formed on the top surface of the spiral wall 44. Thus, during multiple washing cycles, as the liquid level of the detergent in the liquid storage cavity 320 gradually decreases, when the spiral wall 44 is exposed above the liquid surface, it can visually indicate that the complete spiral surface 43 has been exposed, thereby promptly reminding the user to replenish the detergent in the liquid storage cavity 320.
[0134] like Figure 20 As shown, in some embodiments, the height of the spiral surface 43 is H, and the length of the spiral surface 43 is L, satisfying: H / L≤1 / 3. Thus, by setting H / L≤1 / 3, the change in the length of the spiral surface 43 will be more obvious when the liquid level of the detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320 changes, thereby improving the accuracy of the indication of liquid level changes of the spiral surface 43.
[0135] In some embodiments, the height of the spiral surface 43 is H, and the length of the spiral surface 43 is L, then H / L≥1 / 20. Thus, by setting H / L≥1 / 20, the indication range of changes in the liquid level of the detergent liquid in the liquid storage chamber 320 can be improved.
[0136] In some embodiments, the height of the spiral surface 43 is H, and the length of the spiral surface 43 is L, then the following condition is met: 1 / 20 ≤ H / L ≤ 1 / 3. By setting 1 / 20 ≤ H / L ≤ 1 / 3, the indication accuracy and range of liquid level changes in the spiral surface 43 can be improved when the liquid level in the liquid storage chamber 320 changes.
[0137] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A washing machine, characterized in that, include: Housing, the housing being configured as the outer casing of the washing machine; A drum assembly, wherein the drum assembly is disposed within the housing, and a washing chamber is formed within the drum assembly; A soap dish is disposed inside the housing. The soap dish has a liquid storage chamber for storing detergent, and a liquid filling port communicating with the liquid storage chamber is provided on the top surface of the soap dish. An indicator is disposed inside the liquid storage chamber and below the liquid inlet; The liquid storage cavity has a plurality of indicators protruding from its bottom surface. The indicators are arranged at intervals and their heights decrease sequentially.
2. The washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The indicator extends upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity.
3. The washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of indicators are arranged sequentially at intervals along a trajectory, and the height of the plurality of indicators decreases sequentially in one direction along the trajectory.
4. The washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The trajectory is arranged in a ring; along one direction of the ring, the height of the plurality of indicators decreases sequentially.
5. The washing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The plurality of indicators are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction.
6. A washing machine, characterized in that, include: Housing, the housing being configured as the outer casing of the washing machine; A drum assembly, wherein the drum assembly is disposed within the housing, and a washing chamber is formed within the drum assembly; A soap dish is disposed inside the housing. The soap dish has a liquid storage chamber for storing detergent, and a liquid filling port communicating with the liquid storage chamber is provided on the top surface of the soap dish. An indicator is disposed inside the liquid storage chamber and below the liquid inlet; In particular, the cross-section of the indicator gradually decreases in the direction upward along the height of the indicator.
7. The washing machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The indicator extends upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity.
8. The washing machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The indicator includes: A conical portion, the conical portion being located at the top of the indicator; A columnar portion extends upward from the inner bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity, and a conical portion is located above the top of the columnar portion; The cross-section of the conical portion gradually decreases in the direction upward along the height of the indicator.
9. The washing machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The inclined surface of the conical portion is provided with a plurality of equally spaced reminder rings, which are arranged around the center of the conical portion.
10. The washing machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The top surface of the indicator forms a spiral surface; the height of the spiral surface gradually increases in the direction along the spiral surface toward the center of the spiral.