Feeding box clamping structure of washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machines, in particular to a feeding box clamping structure of a washing machine, which comprises a washing machine body, a mounting frame and a buckle assembly, wherein the mounting frame is fixedly connected into the washing machine body; the buckle assembly is arranged on the mounting frame, the buckle assembly comprises a box body and two grooves, the box body is slidably connected in the mounting frame, the two grooves are both formed in the mounting frame, a pull groove and two arc-shaped grooves are formed in the box body, through cooperation of a spring, the arc-shaped grooves, a limiting block and the like, the box body is conveniently limited, and stability of the box body is guaranteed; a baffle and a sealing plug are driven by an electric cylinder to move, so that a discharge port can be conveniently opened or blocked, people can check the amount of added detergent or softener through an observation window, a water inlet pipe, a fixed cover, a water outlet pipe and the like can be conveniently matched, the detergent or softener is washed away by water flow, and the detergent or softener enters the washing machine body; therefore, the washing machine body can conveniently wash clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing machine technology, specifically to a feeding box locking structure for a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, washing machines are becoming increasingly popular in modern households. They are favored by consumers because they are convenient to use, save time and effort, and bring great convenience to people's laundry.

[0003] As one of the most commonly used household appliances, washing machines are being used more and more frequently as people's living standards and quality of life improve. Currently, washing machines require users to add detergent and fabric softener to the detergent dispenser, and then the washing machine's water supply flushes the detergent and fabric softener into the machine. This process of adding detergent and fabric softener is quite time-consuming and makes it difficult to control the dosage. Adding detergent and fabric softener every time you wash a load is also quite troublesome. Therefore, we propose a detergent dispenser locking structure for washing machines. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a detergent dispenser locking structure for washing machines. This solves the problem that existing technologies, as mentioned in the background, require users to add detergent and fabric softener to the dispenser themselves, and then the washing machine supplies water to flush the detergent and fabric softener into the washing machine. This process of adding detergent and fabric softener is time-consuming, makes it inconvenient to control the dosage, and requires adding detergent and fabric softener every time a wash is done, which is quite troublesome.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a feeding box locking structure for a washing machine, comprising:

[0008] The washing machine itself;

[0009] Mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the washing machine body;

[0010] A snap-fit ​​assembly is mounted on a mounting bracket. The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a housing and two grooves. The housing is slidably connected to the mounting bracket. Both grooves are formed on the mounting bracket. The housing has a pull groove and two arc grooves. A positioning block is threaded into each groove. A limit block is slidably connected into each groove. The limit block passes through the groove and extends into one of the arc grooves. A spring is provided between the limit block and the positioning block.

[0011] The feeding mechanism is mounted on the casing. It includes a fixed cover, two observation ports, and two discharge ports. The fixed cover is fixedly connected to the casing. All two observation ports and discharge ports are located on the casing. Each observation port has a graduated observation window fixedly connected to it. Two electric cylinders are mounted through the fixed cover. A baffle is fixedly connected to the output end of each electric cylinder. A sealing plug is fixedly connected to the baffle and located inside the discharge ports. An inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are connected to the fixed cover for convenient addition of detergent and fabric softener into the washing machine.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting bracket has two sliding grooves, and a sliding plate is slidably connected in the sliding groove, and the box body is fixedly connected between the two sliding plates.

[0013] Furthermore, a second slide groove is provided within the first slide groove, and a slider is fixedly connected to the slide plate, the slider being slidably connected within the second slide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, a cover plate one is fixedly connected to the box body, a cover plate two is rotatably connected to the cover plate one, and an auxiliary block for lifting is fixedly connected to the cover plate two.

[0015] Furthermore, two guide blocks for guiding liquid into the outlet pipe are fixedly connected inside the fixed cover.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a feeding box locking structure for a washing machine, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The detergent dispenser's locking structure, through the cooperation of springs, arc grooves, and limiting blocks, facilitates the limiting of the dispenser body, ensuring its stability. An electric cylinder moves the baffle and sealing plug, allowing the outlet to be opened or blocked. This enables users to check the amount of detergent or fabric softener added through the observation window. The system also allows the inlet pipe, fixing cover, and outlet pipe to work together to flush away the detergent or fabric softener, allowing it to enter the washing machine body and thus facilitating the washing of clothes. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the position and structure of the box body in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle assembly in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram showing the positional fit between the mounting bracket and the box body in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixing cover in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Washing machine body; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Box body; 4. Pull groove; 5. Positioning block; 6. Limiting block; 7. Spring; 8. Fixing cover; 9. Observation window; 10. Electric cylinder; 11. Baffle; 12. Sealing plug; 13. Water inlet pipe; 14. Water outlet pipe; 15. Slide plate; 16. Slider; 17. Cover plate two; 18. Guide block. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Example

[0027] Please see Figures 1-5 A feeding box locking structure for a washing machine includes a washing machine body 1, a mounting bracket 2, and a snap-fit ​​assembly, wherein the mounting bracket 2 is fixedly connected inside the washing machine body 1.

[0028] A snap-fit ​​assembly is mounted on the mounting bracket 2. This assembly includes a housing 3 and two recesses. The housing 3 is slidably connected within the mounting bracket 2. Both recesses are located on the mounting bracket 2. The housing 3 has a pull groove 4 and two arc-shaped grooves. A positioning block 5 is threaded into each recess, and a limiting block 6 is slidably connected within each recess. The limiting block 6 extends through the recess and into one of the arc-shaped grooves. A spring 7 is positioned between the limiting block 6 and the positioning block 5. The spring 7 applies elastic force, the arc-shaped grooves and the limiting block 6 limit and lock the housing 3 in place, and the positioning block 5 facilitates the removal of the spring 7 and the limiting block 6.

[0029] The feeding mechanism is located on the housing 3. This mechanism includes a fixed cover 8, two observation ports, and two discharge ports. The fixed cover 8 is fixedly connected to the housing 3. The two observation ports and two discharge ports are all located on the housing 3. A graduated observation window 9 is fixedly connected inside each observation port. Two electric cylinders 10 are mounted through the fixed cover 8. A baffle 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of each electric cylinder 10. A sealing plug 12 is fixedly connected to the baffle 11 and located inside the discharge port. An inlet pipe 13 and an outlet pipe 14 are connected to the fixed cover 8. The observation windows 9 are used to check the amount of detergent and fabric softener, facilitating the addition of these substances. The electric cylinders 10 provide power so that the sealing plug 12 can block the discharge ports. The inlet pipe 13 adds water to the fixed cover 8, while the outlet pipe 14 discharges liquid, facilitating the addition of detergent and fabric softener to the washing machine body 1.

[0030] The mounting bracket 2 has two sliding grooves, and a sliding plate 15 is slidably connected in the sliding groove. The box body 3 is fixedly connected between the two sliding plates 15 to improve the stability of the sliding of the box body 3.

[0031] A second slide is provided inside the first slide. A slider 16 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 15. The slider 16 is slidably connected inside the second slide to limit the travel of the sliding box 3.

[0032] A cover plate 1 is fixedly connected to the box body 3, and a cover plate 2 17 is rotatably connected to the cover plate 1. An auxiliary block is fixedly connected to the cover plate 2 17, which makes it easy for people to lift the cover plate 2 17. The cover plate 2 17 is used to cover the box body 3 to prevent detergent and fabric softener from mixing together.

[0033] Two guide blocks 18 are fixedly connected inside the fixed cover 8. The two guide blocks 18 are used to guide the liquid into the outlet pipe 14. Specifically, the two guide blocks 18 are symmetrically placed on both sides of the connection between the outlet pipe 14 and the fixed cover 8, and the top of the two guide blocks 18 are both inclined to facilitate the liquid flowing out of the outlet to enter the outlet pipe 14.

[0034] It should be further explained that the interior of the aforementioned box 3 is divided into two chambers by a partition, with detergent and fabric softener respectively placed in the two chambers. Further details will not be elaborated here. The electric cylinder 10 in the above embodiment is a commercially available, conventional device known to those skilled in the art. Models can be selected or customized according to actual needs. In this patent, we only use it without modifying its structure or function. Its setting method, installation method, and electrical connection method are readily understood by those skilled in the art, requiring only the following instructions for operation and debugging. Therefore, they will not be elaborated upon here. The electric cylinder 10 is equipped with a matching control switch, the installation location of which is selected according to actual usage requirements to facilitate operation and control by the operator.

[0035] In summary, the working principle and process of the feed box locking structure of this washing machine are as follows:

[0036] First, place the detergent dispenser locking mechanism of the washing machine in the desired position. Then, when using it, pull out the dispenser body 3 through the pull groove 4. During the pulling out of the dispenser body 3, the arc groove on the dispenser body 3 moves relative to the limiting block 6. At the same time, the dispenser body 3 pushes against the limiting block 6, and the limiting block 6 will compress the spring 7. After the dispenser body 3 is pulled out, use the auxiliary block to pull up the cover plate 17, add the detergent and fabric softener into the dispenser body 3 respectively, and then push the dispenser body 3 back to its original position. At this time, the limiting block 6 is locked into the arc groove under the action of the spring 7, and the dispenser body 3 is limited and locked.

[0037] When adding detergent to the washing machine, the electric cylinder 10 is activated. The electric cylinder 10 moves the baffle 11 and the sealing plug 12, removing the sealing plug 12 from the outlet, allowing the detergent or fabric softener in the container 3 to flow out. Users can check the amount of detergent and fabric softener added through the observation window 9 and control whether the electric cylinder 10 moves the sealing plug 12 to block the outlet. Alternatively, the electric cylinder 10 can be connected to the control system within the washing machine body 1. This control system can control the electric cylinder 10 to move the baffle 11 and sealing plug 12 away from the outlet for a few seconds; this few seconds is the dispensing time. Then, the sealing plug 12 moves again to block the outlet, automatically adding detergent or fabric softener into the fixed cover 8. It should be noted that the washing machine body 1 and its control system are existing and mature technologies, and will not be elaborated further.

[0038] Finally, the water inlet pipe 13 injects water into the fixed cover 8, and the liquid mixture inside the fixed cover 8 enters the washing machine body 1 through the water outlet pipe 14 under the action of the two guide blocks 18.

[0039] The above embodiments merely illustrate specific implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding box locking structure for a washing machine, characterized in that, include: Washing machine body (1); Mounting bracket (2), which is fixedly connected inside the washing machine body (1); The snap-fit ​​assembly is mounted on the mounting bracket (2); the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a box (3) and two grooves. The box (3) is slidably connected to the mounting bracket (2). Both grooves are opened on the mounting bracket (2). The box (3) is provided with a pull groove (4) and two arc-shaped grooves. A positioning block (5) is threadedly connected in the groove. A limit block (6) is slidably connected in the groove. The limit block (6) passes through the groove and extends into one of the arc-shaped grooves. A spring (7) is provided between the limit block (6) and the positioning block (5). The feeding mechanism is set on the box body (3); the feeding mechanism includes a fixed cover (8), two observation ports and two discharge ports. The fixed cover (8) is fixedly connected to the box body (3). The two observation ports and the two discharge ports are all opened on the box body (3). The observation ports are fixedly connected to a graduated observation window (9). Two electric cylinders (10) are installed through the fixed cover (8). The output end of the electric cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to a baffle (11). The baffle (11) is fixedly connected to a sealing plug (12). The sealing plug (12) is located inside the discharge port. The fixed cover (8) is connected to a water inlet pipe (13) and a water outlet pipe (14).

2. The feeding box locking structure of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) has two sliding grooves, and a sliding plate (15) is slidably connected in the sliding groove. The box body (3) is fixedly connected between the two sliding plates (15).

3. The feeding box locking structure of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second slide groove is provided inside the first slide groove, and a slider (16) is fixedly connected to the slide plate (15), and the slider (16) is slidably connected inside the second slide groove.

4. The feeding box locking structure of a washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A cover plate is fixedly connected to the box body (3), and a cover plate (17) is rotatably connected to the cover plate. An auxiliary block for lifting is fixedly connected to the cover plate (17).

5. The feeding box locking structure of a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two guide blocks (18) are fixedly connected inside the fixed cover (8) for guiding the liquid to the outlet pipe (14).

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