Solid detergent feeder for dish-washing machine
By designing a solid detergent dispenser with a feeding port, conveying channel, and discharge port, the problem of insufficient detergent dissolution caused by moisture entering the system is solved, improving washing effect and applicability, and adapting to different models of dishwashers.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG FULONG ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing dishwasher solid detergent dispensers have problems such as moisture entering, leading to insufficient dissolution of solid detergent and poor washing effect. In addition, they have poor applicability and cannot be adapted to different models of dishwashers.
A solid detergent dispenser was designed, comprising a feeding port, a conveying channel, a feeding body, and a discharging port. The opening and closing of the feeding port is controlled by a cover assembly, a shelf is provided to prevent moisture from entering, and a hollow design ensures that the detergent dissolves. The conveying channel is adaptable to the shape of different models of dishwashers.
It effectively prevents moisture from entering, ensures that solid detergent dissolves on the shelf, improves washing effect, and enhances the applicability of the feeder to different models of dishwashers.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dishwasher technology, and in particular to a dishwasher solid detergent dispenser. Background Technology
[0002] Dishwashers are increasingly popular due to their advantages such as good cleaning performance, food disinfection, and time and labor savings. Dishwashers require detergent, which can be solid or liquid. For dishwashers using solid detergent, the detergent dispenser is usually located on the door, with a dispensing inlet and an outlet at the top and bottom. The open dispensing inlet allows moisture from the dishwasher's interior to easily enter the dispenser, causing the solid detergent inside to dissolve. The solid detergent then falls into the interior through the outlet, but its placement is not fixed. Once inside, the water sprayed from the spray arms may not reach the solid detergent due to obstructions from the dishes, resulting in ineffective dissolution and poor cleaning performance. Furthermore, the dispenser's compatibility is limited; different dishwasher models require different dispenser sizes.
[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dishwasher solid detergent dispenser that is simple in structure, has good washing effect, high applicability, is easy to use, and is highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.
[0005] A dishwasher solid detergent dispenser designed for this purpose is characterized by comprising a dispensing port, a conveying channel, a dispensing body, and a dispensing port arranged sequentially on the door body. One end of the conveying channel is connected to the dispensing port, and the other end is connected to one end of the dispensing body. The dispensing port is located at the other end of the dispensing body. The dispensing port includes a cover assembly for opening and closing the dispensing port. The conveying channel is adapted to the shape and layout of the door body. The dispensing port is provided with a shelf protruding from the door body for catching solid detergent. The shelf is hollowed out.
[0006] The cover assembly includes a front cover and a bottom cover that are rotatably connected to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the door body and has a feeding through hole that connects to the conveying channel. The feeding through hole is opened or closed when the front cover is rotated.
[0007] One side of the top cover and one side of the bottom cover are rotatably connected by a pivot structure. A first elastic buckle is provided between the other side of the top cover and the other side of the bottom cover. When the top cover closes the feeding hole, the top cover and the bottom cover are fastened to each other by the first elastic buckle.
[0008] The door body is provided with an installation position, the cover assembly is installed in the installation position, and a first sealing gasket is provided between the back of the bottom cover and the installation position. The first sealing gasket is fitted onto the bottom cover.
[0009] A first sealing ring is provided on the top cover corresponding to the feeding through hole, and a sealing rib is provided on the front of the bottom cover. When the top cover closes the feeding through hole, the sealing rib abuts against the first sealing ring.
[0010] The bottom cover has raised ribs on the back and a groove at one end of the conveying channel. The raised ribs and the groove are interlocked. The other end of the conveying channel has an insertion part and the feeding body has an insertion interface at one end. The insertion part and the insertion interface are interlocked.
[0011] The conveying channel includes a first cover and a second cover that overlap each other, forming a passage for solid detergent to pass through; the door includes a front door panel and a rear door panel, forming a receiving cavity between the front door panel and the rear door panel, the conveying channel and the feeding body are located in the receiving cavity, the first cover is adapted to the shape of the front door panel and is fitted to the front door panel, the second cover is adapted to the shape of the rear door panel and is fitted to the rear door panel.
[0012] The feeding body includes a first shell and a second shell that overlap each other, forming a feeding channel between the first shell and the second shell. The feeding through hole, passage, feeding channel, discharge port and shelf are connected in sequence.
[0013] The shelf is equipped with a receiving slot for receiving solid detergent from the discharge port. The side and / or bottom of the shelf are provided with perforations, and the discharge port, receiving slot and perforations are connected in sequence. The discharge port is provided with a guide part for guiding the solid detergent into the receiving slot.
[0014] The discharge port is located on the second housing. A second sealing gasket and a second sealing ring are provided on the outside of the discharge port. The second sealing gasket is located between the front of the second housing and the door, and the second sealing ring is located between the back of the second housing and the first housing.
[0015] This utility model discloses a solid detergent dispenser with a feeding port, a conveying channel, a feeding body, and a dispensing port. The feeding port includes a cover assembly for opening and closing. When the dispenser is not in use, the feeding port can be closed through the cover assembly, thus preventing moisture from the dishwasher's inner drum from entering the dispenser through the feeding port. By incorporating a shelf with a perforated design at the dispensing port, the solid detergent exiting the dispensing port does not fall into the inner drum but instead reaches the shelf. Water sprayed from the spray arm reaches the shelf, dissolving the solid detergent there. Combined with the perforated design of the shelf, the dissolved solid detergent falls into the inner drum, thereby improving the washing effect of the dishes. Furthermore, the conveying channel connects to the feeding port at one end and to one end of the feeding body at the other. The conveying channel is adaptable to the shape and layout of the door, allowing different models of dishwashers to have their own conveying channels of different shapes and specifications without changing the structural shape of the feeding port and the feeding body, thus improving the adaptability and applicability of the solid detergent dispenser. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the gate and feeder when the feeding port is closed in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the door and feeder when the feeding port is opened in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the door and the feeder in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the cover assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the door and the feeder in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.
[0023] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the door and the feeder from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified structural diagram at point C.
[0025] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the door and the feeder in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of part of the structure of the feeder in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 12 This is an exploded structural diagram of the feeder in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 13 This is an overall structural diagram of the shelf in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] Figure 14 This is a partial structural diagram of the door and the feeder from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of a portion of the feeder from another position in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0032] See Figures 1-15 This dishwasher solid detergent dispenser includes a dispensing port 2, a conveying channel 3, a dispensing body 4, and a dispensing port 5, which are arranged on the door body 1 and connected in sequence. The upper end of the conveying channel 3 is connected to the dispensing port 2, and the lower end is connected to the upper end of the dispensing body 4. The dispensing port 5 is located at the lower end of the dispensing body 4. The dispensing port 2 includes a cover assembly for opening and closing the dispensing port 2. The conveying channel 3 is adapted to the shape and layout of the door body 1. The dispensing port 5 is provided with a shelf 6 that protrudes from the door body 1 and is used to catch solid detergent 7. The shelf 6 is hollowed out. Since the position of the shelf 6 is not blocked by the tableware, the water sprayed by the dishwasher spray arm can reach the shelf 6 so that the solid detergent 7 on the shelf 6 can be dissolved.
[0033] The cover assembly includes a front cover 8 and a bottom cover 9 that are rotatably connected to each other. The bottom cover 9 is fixed to the door body 1 and has a feeding through hole 10 that connects to the conveying channel 3. When the front cover 8 rotates, it opens or closes the feeding through hole 10, thereby opening or closing the feeding port 2. When the front cover 8 rotates downward, it opens the feeding through hole 10, and when the front cover 8 rotates upward, it closes the feeding through hole 10.
[0034] One side of the top cover 8 is rotatably connected to one side of the bottom cover 9 via a rotating shaft structure. A first elastic buckle is provided between the other side of the top cover 8 and the other side of the bottom cover 9. When the top cover 8 closes the feeding hole 10, the top cover 8 and the bottom cover 9 are fastened to each other by the first elastic buckle.
[0035] The rotating shaft structure includes a rotating shaft 33 disposed on one side of the face cover 8 and a rotating hole 34 disposed on one side of the bottom cover 9, with the rotating shaft 33 and the rotating hole 34 rotatably connected; the elastic first buckle part includes an elastic first buckle 35 disposed on the other side of the face cover 8 and an elastic buckle 36 disposed on the other side of the bottom cover 9. When the face cover 8 closes the feeding through hole 10, the elastic first buckle 35 and the elastic buckle 36 engage with each other, so that the face cover 8 and the bottom cover 9 are engaged with each other; a handle 37 for rotating and operating the face cover 8 is also provided on the other side of the face cover 8.
[0036] The door body 1 is provided with a mounting position 11, and the cover assembly is installed on the mounting position 11. A first sealing gasket 12 is provided between the back of the bottom cover 9 and the mounting position 11. The first sealing gasket 12 is fitted onto the protruding rib 15 of the bottom cover 9. The first sealing gasket 12 can seal the gap between the bottom cover 9 and the door body 1, preventing moisture on the inner tub of the dishwasher from entering the feeder through the gap between the bottom cover 9 and the door body 1, which would cause the solid detergent 7 inside the feeder to easily dissolve.
[0037] A first sealing ring 13 is provided on the top cover 8 corresponding to the position of the feeding through hole 10. A sealing rib 14 is provided on the front of the bottom cover 9. When the top cover 8 closes the feeding through hole 10, the sealing rib 14 abuts against the first sealing ring 13. The first sealing ring 13 can seal the gap between the top cover 8 and the bottom cover 9, preventing moisture on the inner tub of the dishwasher from entering the feeder through the gap between the top cover 8 and the bottom cover 9, which would cause the solid detergent 7 inside the feeder to dissolve easily. A first mounting groove 52 is provided on the top cover 8, and the first sealing ring 13 is mounted on the first mounting groove 52.
[0038] The bottom cover 9 has a raised rib 15 on the back, and the upper end of the conveying channel 3 has a groove 16. The raised rib 15 and the groove 16 are interlocked. The lower end of the conveying channel 3 has an insertion part 17, and the upper end of the feeding body 4 has an insertion interface 18. The insertion part 17 and the insertion interface 18 are interlocked.
[0039] A fixing post 38 is provided on the bottom cover 9, a first through hole 39 is provided on the first sealing gasket 12, and a second through hole 40 is provided on the mounting position 11. The fixing post 38 passes through the first through hole 39 and the second through hole 40 in sequence. A first fixing hole 41 is provided at the upper end of the second cover 20, and a second fixing hole 42 is provided on the fixing post 38. The first fastener 43 (screw) passes through the first fixing hole 41 and is fastened to the second fixing hole 42 to connect the bottom cover 9 and the second cover 20, thereby connecting the feeding port 2 and the conveying channel 3, and fixing the bottom cover 9 and the conveying channel 3 to the door body 1.
[0040] The conveying channel 3 includes a first cover 19 and a second cover 20 that overlap each other. The first cover 19 and the second cover 20 are curved and form a passage 21 between the first cover 19 and the second cover 20 for the solid detergent 7 to pass through. The door 1 includes a front door panel 22 and a rear door panel 23 that are connected to each other. A receiving cavity 24 is formed between the front door panel 22 and the rear door panel 23. The conveying channel 3 and the feeding body 4 are located in the receiving cavity 24. The first cover 19 is adapted to the shape of the front door panel 22 and is fitted to the front door panel 22. The second cover 20 is adapted to the shape of the rear door panel 23 and is fitted to the rear door panel 23. The feeding port 2, the conveying channel 3 and the feeding body 4 are set up separately, so that different models of dishwashers can be equipped with conveying channels 3 of different shapes and specifications without changing the structural shape of the feeding port 2 and the feeding body 4, which improves the adaptability and applicability of the solid detergent feeder.
[0041] The first cover 19 is provided with a second buckle 44, and the second cover 20 is provided with a first buckle hole 45. The second buckle 44 and the first buckle hole 45 are fastened to each other to connect the first cover 19 and the second cover 20. The lower end of the first cover 19 is provided with a retaining rib 46, and the second shell 26 is provided with a locking slot 47. The retaining rib 46 and the locking slot 47 are engaged to connect the conveying channel 3 and the feeding body 4.
[0042] The feeding body 4 includes a first shell 25 and a second shell 26 that overlap each other. A feeding channel 27 is formed between the first shell 25 and the second shell 26. The feeding through hole 10, the passage 21, the feeding channel 27, the discharge port 5 and the shelf 6 are connected in sequence. When feeding, the solid detergent 7 passes through the feeding through hole 10 and the passage 21 to reach the feeding channel 27 in sequence. When discharging, the solid detergent 7 on the feeding channel 27 reaches the shelf 6 through the discharge port 5.
[0043] The feeding channel 27 includes a conveying channel 48 and a discharging channel 49 arranged vertically. The passage 21 connects to the conveying channel 48, and the discharging channel 49 connects to the discharge port 5. The feeding body 4 is equipped with a pushing device 50, and the second housing 26 is equipped with a receiving part 51. When the solid detergent 7 reaches the lower end of the conveying channel 48, it is placed on the receiving part 51, so that the solid detergent 7 can be arranged vertically and stored inside the feeder. When discharging, the pushing device 50 pushes the solid detergent 7 placed on the receiving part 51 to the top of the discharging channel 49, and then the solid detergent 7 will fall into the discharging channel 49, and then reach the discharge port 5 through the discharging channel 49, and then reach the shelf 6. After that, the pushing device 50 resets, and the next solid detergent 7 reaches the lower end of the conveying channel 48 and is placed on the receiving part 51, and then the above process is continuously repeated. The feeding device 50 includes a motor and a gear and rack assembly. The gear and rack assembly is provided with a pushing part for pushing the solid detergent 7. The motor drives the gear and rack assembly to move. The gear and rack assembly pushes the solid detergent 7 placed on the receiving part 51 above the discharge channel 49 through the pushing part.
[0044] The shelf 6 is provided with a receiving groove 28, which is used to catch the solid detergent 7 coming out of the discharge port 5. The shelf 6 is provided with perforated holes 29 on its side and bottom. The discharge port 5, the receiving groove 28 and the perforated holes 29 are connected in sequence. The discharge port 5 is provided with a guide part 30 for guiding the solid detergent 7 into the receiving groove 28. The guide part 30 is a guide arc surface provided at the lower end of the first housing 25. When the dishwasher sprays water onto the shelf 6, the solid detergent 7 on the shelf 6 will dissolve. The dissolved solid detergent 7 falls into the inner tank through the perforated holes 29.
[0045] The discharge port 5 is located at the lower end of the second housing 26. A second sealing gasket 31 and a second sealing ring 32 are provided on the outer side of the discharge port 5. The second sealing gasket 31 is located between the front of the second housing 26 and the door body 1, and the second sealing ring 32 is located between the back of the second housing 26 and the first housing 25. A rib 56 is provided at the lower end of the second housing 26, and the second sealing gasket 31 is fitted onto the rib 56. A second mounting groove 53 is provided at the lower end of the second housing 26, and the second sealing ring 32 is mounted on the second mounting groove 53. 31 can seal the gap between the second housing 26 and the door 1, and the second sealing ring 32 can seal the gap between the first housing 25 and the second housing 26; the lower end of the second housing 26 is provided with a third fixing hole 54, the second sealing gasket 31 is provided with a fourth fixing hole 55, the shelf 6 is provided with a fixing post hole, and the second fastener passes through the third fixing hole 54 and the fourth fixing hole 55 in sequence and is then fastened to the fixing post hole so that the shelf 6 is fixed on the second housing 26, and the second housing 26 is fixed on the door 1 by screws.
[0046] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A solid detergent dispenser for a dishwasher, characterized in that: It includes a feeding port (2), a conveying channel (3), a feeding body (4) and a discharge port (5) that are set on the door body (1) and connected in sequence. One end of the conveying channel (3) is connected to the feeding port (2) and the other end is connected to one end of the feeding body (4). The discharge port (5) is set at the other end of the feeding body (4). The feeding port (2) includes a cover assembly for opening and closing the feeding port (2). The conveying channel (3) is adapted to the shape and layout of the door body (1). The discharge port (5) is provided with a shelf (6) that protrudes from the door body (1) and is used to catch solid detergent (7). The shelf (6) is hollowed out.
2. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover assembly includes a face cover (8) and a bottom cover (9) that are rotatably connected to each other. The bottom cover (9) is fixed on the door body (1). The bottom cover (9) is provided with a feeding through hole (10) that connects to the conveying channel (3). The feeding through hole (10) is opened or closed when the face cover (8) is rotated.
3. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the top cover (8) is rotatably connected to one side of the bottom cover (9) through a rotating shaft structure. An elastic first buckle is provided between the other side of the top cover (8) and the other side of the bottom cover (9). When the top cover (8) closes the feeding hole (10), the top cover (8) and the bottom cover (9) are fastened to each other through the elastic first buckle.
4. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The door body (1) is provided with an installation position (11), the cover assembly is installed on the installation position (11), and a first sealing gasket (12) is provided between the back of the bottom cover (9) and the installation position (11), and the first sealing gasket (12) is fitted on the bottom cover (9).
5. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first sealing ring (13) is provided on the top cover (8) at the position corresponding to the feeding through hole (10), and a sealing rib (14) is provided on the front of the bottom cover (9). When the top cover (8) closes the feeding through hole (10), the sealing rib (14) abuts against the first sealing ring (13).
6. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom cover (9) has a raised rib (15) on the back, and a groove (16) is provided at one end of the conveying channel (3). The raised rib (15) and the groove (16) are interlocked. The other end of the conveying channel (3) has an insertion part (17), and one end of the feeding body (4) has an insertion interface (18). The insertion part (17) and the insertion interface (18) are interlocked.
7. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The conveying channel (3) includes a first cover (19) and a second cover (20) that overlap each other, and a passage (21) for solid detergent (7) to pass through is formed between the first cover (19) and the second cover (20); the door (1) includes a front door panel (22) and a rear door panel (23), and a receiving cavity (24) is formed between the front door panel (22) and the rear door panel (23). The conveying channel (3) and the feeding body (4) are located in the receiving cavity (24). The first cover (19) is adapted to the shape of the front door panel (22), and the first cover (19) is in close contact with the front door panel (22). The second cover (20) is adapted to the shape of the rear door panel (23), and the second cover (20) is in close contact with the rear door panel (23).
8. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The feeding body (4) includes a first shell (25) and a second shell (26) that cover each other. A feeding channel (27) is formed between the first shell (25) and the second shell (26). The feeding through hole (10), passage (21), feeding channel (27), discharge port (5) and shelf (6) are connected in sequence.
9. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shelf (6) is provided with a receiving groove (28) for receiving solid detergent (7) coming out from the discharge port (5). The shelf (6) is provided with a perforated hole (29) on its side and / or bottom. The discharge port (5), the receiving groove (28) and the perforated hole (29) are connected in sequence. The discharge port (5) is provided with a guide part (30) for guiding the solid detergent (7) into the receiving groove (28).
10. The dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 9, characterized in that: The discharge port (5) is located on the second housing (26). A second sealing gasket (31) and a second sealing ring (32) are provided on the outside of the discharge port (5). The second sealing gasket (31) is located between the front of the second housing (26) and the door (1). The second sealing ring (32) is located between the back of the second housing (26) and the first housing (25).