Feeding device and clothes treating device

Abstract

The utility model provides a putting device and a clothes treating device.The putting device is applied to the clothes treating device.The putting device comprises a putting assembly and a putting mode adjusting mechanism, the putting assembly comprises a distributor box and a detergent box which are connected, and the distributor box is provided with a putting cavity used for storing a clothes treating agent; the detergent box is provided with a mixing cavity communicated with the putting cavity; the throwing mode adjusting mechanism is arranged on the throwing assembly and used for adjusting the throwing assembly to be switched between at least two different throwing modes. According to the embodiment of the invention, a user can intuitively obtain the current putting mode of the clothes processing device, and the user can directly select different putting modes through the putting mode adjusting mechanism without needing to enter a multi-level page for click operation in related technologies, so that the operation is more intuitive and convenient, and the operation process is simplified.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing, and in particular to a dispensing device and clothes processing apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing clothes processing apparatus, such as a washing machine, usually has the function of automatically dispensing clothes processing agents (such as laundry detergent, softener, disinfectant, etc.), and also provides a manual dispensing option.

[0003] In the related art, the setting operation of manual dispensing or automatic dispensing is usually performed through a control panel, which may require the user to enter multiple pages for selection, resulting in a cumbersome operation process. In addition, the settings of automatic dispensing and manual dispensing are not intuitive, and the user cannot quickly obtain the current setting state, resulting in misjudgment by the user during the operation process, such as failing to correctly turn off the automatic dispensing function when intending to select manual dispensing, thereby causing excessive dispensing of clothes processing agents in the washing tub, affecting the washing effect and increasing the residue of the processing agent. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] Embodiments of the present application provide a dispensing device and clothes processing apparatus, aiming to improve the problem that the user is not intuitive when setting different dispensing modes.

[0005] In one aspect, the present application provides a dispensing device applied to a clothes processing apparatus, comprising:

[0006] a dispensing assembly comprising a dispenser box and a detergent box connected to each other, the dispenser box having a dispensing cavity for storing clothes processing agents, and the detergent box having a mixing cavity in communication with the dispensing cavity; and

[0007] a dispensing mode adjusting mechanism arranged in the dispensing assembly and used for adjusting the dispensing assembly to switch between at least two different dispensing modes.

[0008] In some embodiments, the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism comprises:

[0009] a sensor arranged in one of the dispenser box and the detergent box; and

[0010] an adjusting key movably arranged in the other one of the dispenser box and the detergent box.

[0011] The adjusting key comprises at least two gears, and the at least two gears correspond to the at least two different dispensing modes.

[0012] In some embodiments, the sensor comprises a magnetic sensor.

[0013] The adjustment key comprises a linkage adjustment key body and a magnet;

[0014] The distance between the adjustment key and the magnetic sensor is different when the adjustment key is in a first gear of the at least two gears and when the adjustment key is in a second gear of the at least two gears.

[0015] In some embodiments, the detergent box comprises:

[0016] a box body; and

[0017] an upper cover connected to the box body and configured with a mixing cavity, the dispenser box being movably accommodated in the mixing cavity;

[0018] The magnetic sensor is arranged on the upper cover or the box body.

[0019] In some embodiments, the adjustment key is a sliding adjustment key, and a sliding track of the adjustment key between the at least two gears is a straight line; or,

[0020] The adjustment key is a rolling adjustment key, and a rolling track of the adjustment key between the at least two gears is an arc line.

[0021] In some embodiments, the delivery cavity comprises a manual delivery cavity and a self-delivery cavity arranged at intervals, and the self-delivery cavity is in communication with the mixing cavity.

[0022] In some embodiments, the delivery assembly further comprises:

[0023] a delivery device connected to the detergent box and having a delivery port and a suction port, the delivery port being in communication with the mixing cavity, and the suction port being in communication with the self-delivery cavity, the delivery device being configured to deliver the laundry treatment agent in the self-delivery cavity to the mixing cavity.

[0024] In some embodiments, the dispenser box has at least two self-delivery cavities, the at least two self-delivery cavities being configured to store different laundry treatment agents, and the number of the delivery mode adjustment mechanisms is at least two, and the at least two delivery mode adjustment mechanisms are arranged one-to-one with the at least two self-delivery cavities.

[0025] In some embodiments, the delivery mode comprises at least two of a manual delivery mode, an intelligent delivery mode, a small amount mode, a medium amount mode, and a large amount mode.

[0026] In another aspect, the present application provides a laundry treatment device, comprising:

[0027] a box body; and

[0028] The dispensing device as any of the above described, the detergent box is at least partially received in the cabinet, the dispenser box is pullably arranged in the detergent box, so that the dispenser box is exposed outside the cabinet; and

[0029] A controller is arranged in the cabinet and electrically connected with the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism.

[0030] In some embodiments, the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism is configured to send different dispensing mode selection signals to the controller, and the controller controls the dispensing assembly to match different dispensing modes according to the dispensing mode selection signals.

[0031] In some embodiments, the dispensing assembly further comprises:

[0032] A liquid delivery device is connected with the detergent box and has a liquid discharge port and a liquid suction port, the liquid discharge port is communicated with the mixing cavity, and the liquid suction port is communicated with the dispensing cavity;

[0033] The controller controls the liquid delivery device to deliver different amounts of laundry treatment agent to the mixing cavity according to different dispensing mode selection signals.

[0034] The dispensing device in the embodiments of the present application provides at least two different dispensing modes through the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism, and users can select appropriate dispensing modes according to the specific conditions of the laundry and their own will to meet different user needs.

[0035] The dispensing mode adjusting mechanism is arranged in a physical structure, so that users can intuitively obtain the dispensing mode of the laundry treatment device, and users can directly select different dispensing modes through the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism without needing to enter multiple pages of the control panel and click as in the related art, so that the operation is more intuitive and convenient and the operation process is simplified.

[0036] Due to the physical characteristics of the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism, when users select different dispensing modes, they can confirm that the dispensing modes that are not selected are closed, and the explicit gear setting can effectively avoid user misoperation, for example, forgetting to close the automatic dispensing function when selecting manual dispensing, thereby avoiding the problem of excessive dispensing of laundry treatment agent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0037] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without any creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a dispensing device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1.

[0039] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a dispensing device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1.

[0040] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of a dispenser box provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 2.

[0041] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of a dispenser box provided by another embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 3.

[0042] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of a dispenser box provided by yet another embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 4.

[0043] Explanation of reference signs:

[0044] 100, dispensing device; 10, dispensing assembly; 11, dispenser box; 11a, dispensing cavity; 111, self-dispensing cover; 111a, self-dispensing cavity; 112a, hand-dispensing cavity; 112a1, first chamber; 112a2, second chamber; 12, detergent box; 12a, mixing cavity; 121, box body; 122, upper cover; 20, dispensing mode adjusting mechanism; 21, sensor; 22, adjusting key; 22a, gear slot; 221, adjusting key body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer and more comprehensible, the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and do not limit the present application.

[0046] The present application provides a laundry treatment device (not shown in the figure), which refers to an apparatus for washing and drying clothes in a household and laundry shop, and removing wrinkles on clothes. It includes various types, such as washing machines, dryers, washer-dryers, clothes care machines, and steam irons, etc. The main function of the laundry treatment device is to provide a solution for clothes cleaning and care, through different programs and functions, such as washing, rinsing, dehydration and drying, to maintain the cleanliness and neatness of clothes.

[0047] The embodiments of the present application take a washing machine as a specific application example for illustration, and the technical solutions are also applicable to other types of laundry treatment devices, such as dryers, washer-dryers, etc. Other types of laundry treatment devices can be adjusted and improved according to their own structural and functional characteristics, with reference to the present embodiments.

[0048] The laundry treatment device comprises a cabinet (not shown in the figure) and a laundry treatment barrel (not shown in the figure) arranged in the cabinet, the laundry treatment barrel is rotatably arranged in the cabinet, the cabinet is the shell of the laundry treatment device, usually made of metal or plastic, which can provide support and protection for the internal structure and prevent it from being damaged by the outside. The laundry treatment barrel is a rotatable cylindrical structure, and the laundry treatment barrel has a laundry treatment cavity for accommodating laundry, water and detergent to achieve washing and drying of the laundry.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The laundry treatment device further comprises a dispensing device 100 arranged in the cabinet, the dispensing device 100 comprises a dispensing assembly 10, the dispensing assembly 10 comprises a dispenser box 11 and a detergent box 12 connected to each other, the dispenser box 11 has a dispensing cavity 11a for storing laundry treatment agent, the detergent box 12 has a mixing cavity 12a in communication with the dispensing cavity 11a, and the dispensing cavity 11a and the mixing cavity 12a are both in communication with the laundry treatment cavity. Understandably, the laundry treatment device of the embodiment has at least an automatic dispensing mode and a manual dispensing mode.

[0050] Among them, the self-dispensing mode is also called intelligent dispensing mode, which means that the laundry treatment device can automatically adjust and dispense the timing and amount of laundry treatment agent according to the preset program and washing load. This function intelligently determines how much detergent and / or softener to dispense by automatically detecting parameters such as the weight, dirt level, and material of the laundry. The advantage of the self-dispensing mode is convenience and consistency, as users do not need to manually add laundry treatment agent every time, reducing the complexity of operation, and the ratio of laundry treatment agent to softener can be adjusted according to the actual weight of the laundry, ensuring the washing effect.

[0051] The manual dispensing mode means that the user manually adds laundry treatment agent (such as laundry detergent, softener, etc.) to the laundry treatment device. This way gives users more control, allowing them to adjust the type and amount of laundry treatment agent added according to their individual needs and preferences.

[0052] Among them, the dispensing cavity 11a comprises a self-dispensing cavity 111a and a manual dispensing cavity 112a arranged at intervals, and the manual dispensing cavity 112a is used for the user to manually add laundry treatment agent, and the user can decide the amount of laundry treatment agent to add according to the dirt level and washing needs of the laundry, while the self-dispensing cavity 111a is used for storing laundry treatment agent for automatic dispensing by the laundry treatment device, and the self-dispensing cavity 111a is in communication with the mixing cavity.

[0053] Therefore, when the self-throw mode is selected, the mixing chamber 12a draws the amount of the laundry treatment agent set by the intelligent calculation of the laundry treatment device from the self-throw chamber 111a, and mixes the laundry treatment agent with the water in the waterway to form a mixed liquid, and the mixing chamber 12a is in communication with the laundry treatment chamber, and the mixed liquid is discharged into the laundry treatment chamber.

[0054] Specifically, the throwing assembly 10 further comprises a liquid delivery device (not shown in the figure), which is connected to the detergent box 12 and has a discharge port and a suction port, the discharge port is in communication with the mixing chamber 12a, and the suction port is in communication with the self-throw chamber 111a, the liquid delivery device is used to deliver the laundry treatment agent in the self-throw chamber 111a to the mixing chamber 12a, and the laundry treatment agent is mixed with the water in the mixing chamber 12a to form a mixed liquid, and the mixed liquid is delivered into the laundry treatment chamber, and the liquid delivery device can accurately control the amount of the laundry treatment agent delivered from the self-throw chamber 111a to the mixing chamber 12a, and ensure that the correct dosage is used according to the intelligent calculation result each time.

[0055] Specifically, the liquid delivery device can be a self-throw pump or a Venturi tube, the self-throw pump can accurately control the delivery amount of the laundry treatment agent, and the self-throw pump is usually driven by a motor, has a relatively simple structure, is easy to maintain, and is reliable in operation. The Venturi tube uses the principle of fluid dynamics to generate a local low-pressure area through a special-shaped pipe design to suck in the laundry treatment agent, and the high-speed fluid inside the Venturi tube can promote the mixing of the laundry treatment agent and the water to improve the mixing effect.

[0056] When the hand-throw mode is selected, the hand-throw chamber 112a is in communication with the laundry treatment chamber, and the hand-throw chamber 112a is directly connected with the waterway, so that the water flow flushes the laundry treatment agent thrown by the user for the laundry to be treated this time in the hand-throw chamber 112a, and the laundry treatment agent is discharged into the laundry treatment chamber.

[0057] In order to facilitate the user to add the laundry treatment agent into the self-throw chamber 111a and the hand-throw chamber 112a, at least part of the detergent box 12 is accommodated in the cabinet, and it can be understood that the detergent box 12 can be accommodated in the cabinet as a whole to improve the integrity of the appearance of the laundry treatment device and reduce the occupation of the external space, or only part of the detergent box 12 can be accommodated in the cabinet to make the detergent box 12 prominent in the whole laundry treatment device, and the user can easily identify and operate the detergent box 12. The dispenser box 11 is pullably arranged in the detergent box 12, so that the dispenser box 11 is exposed outside the cabinet, and the user can easily pull out the dispenser box 11 outside the cabinet when adding the laundry treatment agent, and can operate and check.

[0058] Further, the self-throw cover 111 is arranged at the opening of the self-throw chamber 111a in communication with the outside (such as Figure 3 and Figure 5), the self-throwing cover 111 can close the opening of the self-throwing cavity 111a, prevent dust, impurities or other contaminants from entering the self-throwing cavity 111a, ensure the purity and hygiene of the internal clothes treatment agent, and for some volatile clothes treatment agents, the setting of the self-throwing cover 111 can reduce the volatilization and reduce the loss of materials.

[0059] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The dispensing device 100 further comprises a dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20, the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20 has at least two gears, and the at least two gears one-to-one correspond to at least two dispensing modes, that is, the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20 is at least used to adjust the switching of the dispenser box 11 and the detergent box 12 between at least two different dispensing modes, and the user can select a suitable dispensing mode according to the specific situation of the clothes and the user's own will, to meet the different needs of users.

[0060] The dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20 is arranged on the dispensing assembly 10, so that the user can intuitively see and operate the dispensing mode of the clothes treatment agent. By arranging the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20 on the physical structure, the user can intuitively obtain the current dispensing mode of the clothes treatment device, and the user can directly select different dispensing modes through the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20, such as switching from the automatic dispensing mode to the manual dispensing mode, or selecting different dispensing strategies in the automatic dispensing mode to adapt to different washing needs. Without needing to enter the multi-level page of the control panel and click as in the related art, the operation is more intuitive and convenient, and the operation process is simplified.

[0061] Due to the physical characteristics of the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20, when the user selects different dispensing modes, the user can confirm that the dispensing modes not selected have been closed, and the explicit gear setting can effectively avoid user misoperation, such as forgetting to close the automatic dispensing function when selecting the manual dispensing, thereby avoiding the problem of too much clothes treatment agent being dispensed.

[0062] And the clothes treatment device comprises a controller, the controller is arranged in the box and is electrically connected with the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20, and the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism 20 can send different dispensing mode selection signals to the controller to make the controller control the dispensing assembly 10 to switch between at least two different dispensing modes.

[0063] Understandably, the controller is also electrically connected with the liquid delivery device, and the controller can control the liquid delivery device to deliver different amounts of clothes treatment agent to the mixing cavity 12a according to different dispensing mode selection signals. In the self-throwing mode, the controller calculates the required amount of clothes treatment agent according to the weight, material, dirtiness and other parameters of the clothes, and then sends instructions to the liquid delivery device to control the delivery amount.

[0064] In some embodiments, the self-throwing mode at least includes a smart-throwing mode, a small-amount mode, a medium-amount mode, and a large-amount mode. It can be understood that the smart-throwing mode is a mode in which the clothes treatment device calculates the required clothes treatment amount according to the weight, material, and dirt level of the clothes. The small-amount, medium-amount, and large-amount modes are different preset clothes treatment amounts. In the small-amount mode, the throwing device 100 has a first throwing amount; in the medium-amount mode, the throwing device 100 has a second throwing amount; and in the large-amount mode, the throwing device 100 has a third throwing amount. The first throwing amount, the second throwing amount, and the third throwing amount increase in turn. The first throwing amount can be a preset minimum clothes treatment amount, which is suitable for washing clothes with light stains or a small amount of clothes, can reduce the use of clothes treatment agents, and realizes green environmental protection. The second throwing amount is a preset medium clothes treatment amount, which is suitable for daily washing, provides balanced cleaning effect, and is suitable for washing clothes with general stains and a regular amount of clothes. The third throwing amount can be a preset maximum clothes treatment amount, which is suitable for washing clothes with heavy stains or a large amount of clothes, and can provide sufficient cleaning power when facing stubborn stains.

[0065] It should be noted that the specific clothes treatment agent content values of the first throwing amount, the second throwing amount, and the third throwing amount in the embodiments can be set by the manufacturer. In this application, the self-throwing mode of the clothes treatment device is not limited to the small-amount mode, the medium-amount mode, and the large-amount mode. More throwing modes can be developed and integrated according to specific use requirements to adapt to more extensive application scenarios and user preferences, such as the economy mode and the strong mode, which are not limited in this application.

[0066] It can be understood that the clothes treatment device can set the throwing mode in a diversified combination mode as needed. For example, the clothes treatment device has a hand-throwing mode (in this mode, the self-throwing mode can also be understood as being turned off), a small-amount mode, a medium-amount mode, and a large-amount mode. The different gears of the throwing mode adjusting mechanism 20 correspondingly include a hand-throwing gear, a small-amount gear, a medium-amount gear, and a large-amount gear. When the user wants to set the medium-amount mode during clothes treatment, the throwing mode adjusting mechanism 20 is adjusted to the medium-amount gear. By setting different throwing modes and throwing gears, the clothes treatment device can adapt to the washing requirements of different users in different situations, whether it is gentle washing or strong cleaning, and can provide the appropriate amount of detergent according to the user's needs without complex operation, just by adjusting the throwing mode adjusting mechanism 20 to the corresponding gear.

[0067] In one arrangement, the controller can control the running time of the liquid delivery device when receiving the corresponding dispensing mode selection signal, and the running time of the liquid delivery device corresponding to different dispensing modes is different, i.e., the controller can accurately control the dispensing amount of the laundry treatment agent, and ensure that the correct dosage of the laundry agent can be dispensed under different dispensing modes (small, medium, and large), to meet different washing requirements.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the dispensing mode selection signal includes at least a first dispensing signal and a second dispensing signal, and the dispensing mode adjustment mechanism 20 includes a sensor 21 (such as Figure 1 ) and an adjustment key 22, the sensor 21 can be arranged on one of the dispenser box 11 and the detergent box 12, and the adjustment key 22 can be movably arranged on the other one of the dispenser box 11 and the detergent box 12, wherein the adjustment key 22 includes at least two gears, and the at least two gears correspond to at least two different dispensing modes, at the first gear, the adjustment key 22 and the sensor 21 generate the first dispensing signal, and at the second gear, the adjustment key 22 and the sensor 21 generate the second dispensing signal, and the controller can control the laundry treatment device to start the corresponding dispensing mode according to the received first dispensing signal or second dispensing signal, and the user only needs to adjust the adjustment key 22 to the corresponding gear to generate the corresponding dispensing mode selection signal, which simplifies the user's operation process and makes it intuitive and convenient to select different dispensing modes.

[0069] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 For example, the adjustment key 22 is arranged on the dispenser box 11, and the dispensing mode adjustment mechanism 20 further includes a gear slot 22a, a plurality of continuous gear slots 22a can be arranged on the dispenser, each gear slot 22a can correspond to one dispensing mode, and the corresponding dispensing mode information (such as automatic dispensing, manual dispensing, off, small, medium, and large) can be marked on the slot bottom wall or adjacent position of the gear slot 22a, so that the user can obtain specific dispensing mode information, and the adjustment key 22 can be movably arranged in the plurality of gear slots 22a, and the user can determine the current dispensing mode by observing the gear slot 22a where the adjustment key 22 is located, and if adjustment is needed, the adjustment key 22 can be operated into the corresponding gear slot 22a, which is simple and convenient to operate.

[0070] Specifically, the sensor 21 comprises a magnetic sensor, and the adjustment key 22 comprises a linkage adjustment key body 221 and a magnet, the magnet can be arranged inside the adjustment key body 221, and the adjustment key body 221 is movably arranged in a plurality of continuous gear grooves 22a to drive the magnet to move, and it can be understood that the adjustment key body 221 moves to drive the magnet to move, wherein the distance between the adjustment key 22 in at least two gears and the magnetic sensor is different from the distance between the adjustment key 22 in at least two gears and the magnetic sensor.

[0071] Exemplarily, the distance between the adjustment key 22 in the first gear and the magnetic sensor is less than the distance between the adjustment key 22 in the second gear and the magnetic sensor, and since the magnetic sensor is very sensitive to the position change of the magnet, it can output different dispensing mode selection signals to enable the controller to obtain the dispensing mode corresponding to the gear groove 22a where the adjustment key body 221 is located.

[0072] In one arrangement, when the adjustment key 22 is in the first gear, the magnetic sensor can detect the proximity of the magnet, thereby identifying the first dispensing signal. Correspondingly, when the adjustment key 22 moves to the second gear, the magnetic sensor can detect the distance of the magnet, thereby identifying the second dispensing signal. This design ensures that the magnetic sensor can accurately obtain the information of the first gear and the second gear, and provides accurate input signals for the controller.

[0073] In another arrangement, the magnetic sensor can only detect the magnet when the adjustment key 22 is in the first gear, and cannot detect the magnet when it is in the second gear due to the too far distance. In this case, the lack of signal or signal of the magnetic sensor can be designed as a default another dispensing mode, such as a manual dispensing mode, which simplifies the reading of the magnetic sensor.

[0074] The above-mentioned magnetic sensor can be a Hall sensor, which does not need to be in direct contact with the detected object, and it can detect the magnetic field nearby, which makes it suitable for applications that require wear-free and contactless detection. The Hall sensor is also very sensitive to changes in the magnetic field, and can detect very weak changes in the magnetic field, which makes it very useful in precise measurement and control applications. And the Hall sensor has strong resistance to environmental changes such as temperature, humidity, dust and vibration, and can work stably in harsh environments.

[0075] And the different dispensing mode selection signals detected by the Hall sensor can identify the specific gear (such as manual, automatic, small amount, medium amount, and large amount) selected by the user. According to the specific gear mode, the dispensing amount of the clothes treatment agent is controlled to meet the user's needs.

[0076] For example, Figure 1 And Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the detergent box 12 comprises a box body 121 and an upper cover 122, the upper cover 122 is connected to the box body 121 and forms a mixing cavity 12a with the box body 121, the dispenser is movably accommodated in the mixing cavity 12a, the mixing cavity 12a has a pull-out opening through the outside, in this embodiment, the dispenser box 11 is partially exposed to the pull-out opening, and the user can pull out the dispenser box 11 in the form of pulling, that is, the dispenser box 11 can be pulled out of the detergent box 12 like a drawer, when the dispenser box 11 is pulled out of the box, on the one hand, it is convenient for the user to add laundry treatment agents to the self-throwing cavity 111a and the hand-throwing cavity 112a of the dispenser box 11, on the other hand, it is convenient for the user to operate the adjustment key 22, the adjustment key 22 is arranged on the outer surface of the side of the dispenser box 11 facing the user, wherein the magnetic sensor is arranged on the upper cover 122 or the box body 121, when the magnetic sensor is arranged on the upper cover 122, it can be arranged opposite to the adjustment key 22, when the user adjusts the adjustment key 22 and pushes back the dispenser box 11, the opposite arrangement of the magnetic sensor and the adjustment key 22 enables the magnetic sensor to detect the position change of the adjustment key 22.

[0077] Further, the box body 121 comprises a bottom plate and a surrounding plate, the bottom plate is arranged opposite to the upper cover 122 in the up-down direction, and the surrounding plate is connected to the bottom plate and the upper cover 122, since the bottom plate is often used to pass water flow and is far away from the end surface of the dispenser box 11 towards the outside, that is, far away from the position of the adjustment key 22, it is assumed that arranging the magnetic sensor on the bottom plate may not be conducive to the magnetic sensor to obtain the position information of the magnet, therefore, in this embodiment, the magnetic sensor can be arranged on the upper cover 122 or the surrounding plate, reducing the interference of water flow to the magnetic sensor, and the magnetic sensor is arranged close to the adjustment key 22, ensuring that the interaction between the magnetic sensor and the magnet is more stable, reducing the signal attenuation caused by too far distance or intermediate obstacles.

[0078] In another embodiment, the detergent box 12 only comprises a box body, and the upper end surface of the dispenser box 11 can be directly exposed to the outer surface of the box, the magnetic sensor is arranged at the surrounding plate of the box body, so that the user does not need to pull out the dispenser box 11 in the form of pulling, but can add laundry treatment agents to the inside by opening the cover of the self-throwing cavity 111a and / or the hand-throwing cavity 112a, and the adjustment key 22 is exposed outside the box, so that the user can easily adjust the throwing mode of the laundry treatment agent without opening or pulling out the dispenser box 11.

[0079] As Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in one arrangement, the manual dispensing chamber 112a includes a first chamber 112a1 and a second chamber 112a2 arranged in a left-right direction of the dispensing device 100, and the first chamber 112a1 and the second chamber 112a2 are respectively used for dispensing detergent and softener, so as to clearly distinguish the dispensing of the detergent and the softener, and facilitate the user to identify and operate. Understandably, it can also be used for dispensing other laundry treatment agents, and the present application does not limit this. In the front-rear direction of the dispensing device 100, the front side of one of the first chamber 112a1 and the second chamber 112a2 is provided with an adjustment key 22, and the front side of the other is provided with a self-dispensing opening of the self-dispensing chamber 111a, which optimizes the space layout and improves the space utilization rate on the dispenser box 11.

[0080] Understandably, the first chamber 112a1 and the second chamber 112a2 can also be arranged in a front-rear direction, or arranged in a relative inclined manner, and the present application does not limit the specific positions of the first chamber 112a1 and the second chamber 112a2.

[0081] In another arrangement, the manual dispensing chamber 112a can only include the first chamber 112a1, so that the user only needs to focus on one chamber when operating the manual dispensing, thereby reducing the possibility of confusing different chambers. It is especially suitable for users who only need to dispense a single type of laundry treatment agent, and in the same size of the dispenser box 11, only arranging the first chamber 112a1 can be designed larger to accommodate more laundry treatment agents, which is suitable for washing tasks that require a large amount of detergent.

[0082] In some embodiments, the self-dispensing chamber 111a includes a third chamber and a fourth chamber arranged in a spaced manner. The third chamber can be used to store a type of laundry treatment agent, such as laundry liquid, and the fourth chamber can be used to store another type of laundry treatment agent, such as softener. Exemplarily, in the mode of the user selecting the intelligent dispensing, in the early stage of the washing program, the laundry treatment device automatically dispenses an appropriate amount of laundry liquid in the third chamber into the laundry treatment chamber according to the weight and dirtiness of the laundry, and when entering the later stage of the washing program, usually before the last rinse stage, the laundry treatment device automatically dispenses an appropriate amount of softener in the third chamber into the laundry treatment chamber according to the preset program and the material of the laundry.

[0083] In other embodiments, the self-dispensing chamber 111a can further include a fifth chamber, which can be used to store laundry treatment agents different from those in the third chamber and the fourth chamber, such as fragrance, color care agent, bleach, etc. And through the precise control of the intelligent control system of the laundry treatment device, the laundry treatment agent in the fifth chamber can be automatically dispensed at the appropriate time during the laundry treatment process to achieve the best washing and care effect.

[0084] It is appreciated that the present application does not limit the specific positions of the third chamber, the fourth chamber and the fifth chamber.

[0085] The magnetic sensor is arranged on the upper cover 122 (for example, Figure 1 ), and is located at the opposite position of the adjustment key 22. It is appreciated that the openings of the first chamber 112a1 and the second chamber 112a2 and the self-throwing opening are located on the side of the dispenser box 11 facing the user, i.e. the upper surface of the dispenser, and the adjustment key 22 is also located on the upper surface, so that the user does not need to turn over or tilt the dispenser box 11 when adding the laundry treatment agent, and can also obtain the gear information of the adjustment key 22 and make adjustment in time, and the operation is more convenient.

[0086] Please continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one arrangement form, the adjustment key 22 is a sliding adjustment key, and the sliding track of the adjustment key 22 between at least two gears is a straight line, which can extend in the horizontal direction or in the front-back direction. The sliding adjustment key can slide left and right along the arrangement direction of the gear slot 22a, or slide up and down. The straight sliding track makes the response of the adjustment key 22 more rapid, and the user can quickly switch from one gear to another, improving the operation efficiency.

[0087] When the dispensing modes include a small amount mode, a medium amount mode and a large amount mode, the positions of the dispensing modes can be arranged in order according to the size of the dispensing amount, i.e. from large to small or from small to large. The ordered gear arrangement can improve the operation efficiency.

[0088] In another arrangement form, the adjustment key 22 is a scroll wheel type adjustment key, i.e. a rotary knob. The rolling track of the adjustment key 22 between at least two gears is an arc, which allows the user to accurately select the gear through a rotating action.

[0089] In some embodiments, the dispenser box 11 can be provided with at least two self-throwing cavities 111a, and it can be understood that when the dispenser box 11 provided with only one self-throwing cavity 111a is a single-throwing dispenser box 11, i.e., only one self-throwing cavity 111a is used to throw one kind of laundry treatment agent, and the dispenser box 11 provided with two self-throwing cavities 111a is a double-throwing dispenser box 11, the two self-throwing cavities 111a are used to store at least two different laundry treatment agents, and correspondingly, the number of the throwing mode adjusting mechanism 20 is also provided as two, and the two throwing mode adjusting mechanisms 20 are provided one-to-one corresponding to the two self-throwing cavities 111a. Here, the two different laundry treatment agents can both be detergents, for example, two detergents with different concentrations or formulations, and exemplarily, in the current laundry treatment, the user adjusts the “small amount mode” gear to throw the A concentration detergent in the first self-throwing cavity 111a, and adjusts the “medium amount mode” gear to throw the B concentration detergent in the second self-throwing cavity 111a, so that in the early stage of washing, the medium amount of B concentration detergent and the small amount of A concentration detergent are both delivered into the laundry treatment cavity. The two different laundry treatment agents can also be a detergent and a softener respectively, and exemplarily, in the current laundry treatment, the user adjusts the “smart mode” gear to throw the detergent in the first self-throwing cavity 111a, and adjusts the “small amount mode” gear to throw the softener in the second self-throwing cavity 111a, so that in the early stage of washing, the preset amount of detergent after the intelligent evaluation of the laundry treatment device is delivered into the laundry treatment cavity, and in the late stage of washing, a small amount of softener is automatically delivered into the laundry treatment cavity.

[0090] The user can adjust the adjusting key 22 to different gears according to the specific needs of the current laundry treatment to achieve personalized throwing strategy, and the present application does not limit the types of laundry treatment agents stored in the self-throwing cavity 111a and the corresponding throwing mode, allowing the user to set and adjust according to personal preferences and specific needs of the laundry treatment. This design provides high flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of different users.

[0091] In other embodiments, the number of self-throwing cavities 111a can also be 3, 4, 5, etc. Therefore, the dispenser box 11 provided with at least two self-throwing cavities 111a is used to store different laundry treatment agents, and at least two throwing mode adjusting mechanisms 20 are provided one-to-one corresponding to at least two self-throwing cavities 111a, and the user can independently control the throwing mode of different laundry treatment agents in different self-throwing cavities 111a, increasing the flexibility of operation.

[0092] In the description of the present application, it needs to be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore the positional relationship described in the drawings is only for exemplary illustration, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0093] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as implying or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0094] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0095] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on another element or there can be a middle element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to another element or there can be a middle element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation.

[0096] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any skilled person in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed by the present application, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dispensing device applied to a laundry treatment apparatus, characterized by, The dispensing device comprises: a dispensing assembly comprising a connected dispenser box and a detergent box, the dispenser box having a dispensing cavity for storing a laundry treatment agent, and the detergent box having a mixing cavity in communication with the dispensing cavity; and a dispensing mode adjusting mechanism arranged on the dispensing assembly for adjusting the dispensing assembly to switch between at least two different dispensing modes.

2. The dispensing device of claim 1, wherein, The dispensing mode adjusting mechanism comprises: a sensor arranged on one of the dispenser box and the detergent box; and an adjusting key movably arranged on the other of the dispenser box and the detergent box; wherein the adjusting key comprises at least two gears, and the at least two gears correspond to at least two different dispensing modes.

3. The dispensing device according to claim 2, wherein the sensor comprises a magnetic sensor; the adjusting key comprises a magnetic body and a linkage adjusting key body; wherein the distance between the adjusting key and the magnetic sensor in a first gear of the at least two gears is different from the distance between the adjusting key and the magnetic sensor in a second gear of the at least two gears.

4. The dispensing device of claim 3, wherein, The detergent box comprises: a box body; and an upper cover connected to the box body and configured with the mixing cavity, and the dispenser box is movably accommodated in the mixing cavity; wherein the magnetic sensor is arranged on the upper cover or the box body.

5. The dispensing device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the adjusting key is a sliding adjusting key, and the sliding track of the adjusting key between the at least two gears is a straight line; or the adjusting key is a rolling adjusting key, and the rolling track of the adjusting key between the at least two gears is an arc line.

6. The dispensing device of claim 1, wherein, The dispensing cavity comprises a manual dispensing cavity and a self-dispensing cavity arranged at intervals, and the self-dispensing cavity is in communication with the mixing cavity.

7. The dispensing device of claim 6, wherein, The dispensing assembly further comprises: a liquid conveying device connected to the detergent box and having a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet, the liquid outlet being in communication with the mixing cavity, and the liquid inlet being in communication with the self-dispensing cavity, and the liquid conveying device is used for conveying the laundry treatment agent in the self-dispensing cavity to the mixing cavity.

8. The dispensing device of claim 6, wherein, The dispenser box has at least two self-dispensing cavities for storing different laundry treatment agents, and the number of the dispensing mode adjusting mechanisms is at least two, and the at least two dispensing mode adjusting mechanisms are arranged one-to-one with the at least two self-dispensing cavities.

9. The dispensing device of claim 1, wherein, The dispensing mode comprises at least two of a manual dispensing mode, an intelligent dispensing mode, a small amount mode, a medium amount mode, and a large amount mode. 10.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, comprises: a box body; the dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the detergent box being at least partially accommodated in the box body, and the dispenser box being movably arranged in the detergent box so as to be exposed outside the box body; and a controller arranged on the box body and electrically connected with the dispensing mode adjusting mechanism.

11. The laundry treatment device according to claim 10, wherein ​ The dispensing mode adjusting mechanism is configured to send different dispensing mode selection signals to the controller, and the controller controls the dispensing assembly to match different dispensing modes according to the dispensing mode selection signals. 12.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 11, wherein The dispensing assembly further comprises: An infusion device connected to the detergent box and having a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet, the liquid outlet being communicated with the mixing cavity, and the liquid inlet being communicated with the dispensing cavity; The controller controls the infusion device to deliver different amounts of laundry treatment agent to the mixing cavity according to different dispensing mode selection signals.

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