Detergent box

By integrating dispensing and storage functions into the detergent dispenser and utilizing a torsion spring and snap-back mechanism, the problem of large space occupation in existing detergent dispensers is solved, achieving space saving and structural simplification.

CN224259026UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19WUXI KANGBEITE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI KANGBEITE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing detergent dispenser design results in separate dispensing and storage areas, which takes up a lot of space and has a complex structure.

Method used

Design a detergent dispenser that integrates dispensing and storage functions into one unit. The dispenser is easy to open and close using a torsion spring and a snap-on mechanism, and its airtightness is ensured by a sealing element. The user experience is optimized by combining a flow guide plate and a liquid level indicator.

Benefits of technology

It achieves centralized detergent dispensing and storage, saving space, simplifying the structure, and improving ease of use and sealing.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a detergent box. The detergent box comprises a box frame; the box body is rotationally connected with the inner wall of the box frame, so that the box body is opened or closed from the box frame; the torsion spring is connected between the box frame and the box body, the torque of the torsion spring is reduced when the box body is opened, and the torque of the torsion spring is increased when the box body is closed; the buckle rebounding device is connected between the box frame and the box body and is used for opening or closing the box body; wherein a feeding opening is formed in the top of the box body, a liquid injection opening is formed in the bottom of the box body, when the box body is opened, the feeding opening is exposed out of the box frame, and when the box body is closed, the feeding opening is hidden in the box frame; the feeding and storage of the detergent are integrated in one box body, so that the space is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a wall-mounted washing machine accessory, and more particularly to a detergent dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, detergent dispensers are arranged with the dispensing and storage areas separated, with the dispensing area on the top and the storage area on the bottom. This arrangement takes up more space and has a more complex structure. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a detergent dispenser that integrates detergent dispensing and storage within a single unit, saving space. The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0004] A detergent dispenser, comprising:

[0005] Box frame;

[0006] The box body is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box frame, so that the box body can be opened or closed from the box frame;

[0007] A torsion spring is connected between the box frame and the box body. When the box body is opened, the torque of the torsion spring decreases, and when the box body is closed, the torque of the torsion spring increases.

[0008] A snap-on rebound device is connected between the box frame and the box body, and is used to open or close the box body;

[0009] The box has an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom. When the box is opened, the inlet is exposed from the box frame, and when the box is closed, the inlet is hidden in the box frame.

[0010] Furthermore, a pivot is provided on the side of the box body, the pivot passes through the side wall of the box frame, and the torsion spring is sleeved on the pivot.

[0011] Furthermore, a guide plate is provided extending into the box body along the edge of the inlet.

[0012] Furthermore, a panel is provided on the front of the box.

[0013] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on the inner side of the box frame, which contacts the box body when it is opened.

[0014] Furthermore, positioning holes are provided on the front of the box frame and on both sides of the box body.

[0015] Furthermore, a liquid level indicator is slidably disposed inside the box along the height direction of the box.

[0016] Furthermore, a sealing element is provided at the top of the box frame, which seals the inlet when the box is closed.

[0017] Furthermore, the seal includes:

[0018] A sealing ring mounting frame is disposed at the top inside the box frame;

[0019] A sealing ring is provided on the bottom inclined surface of the sealing ring mounting frame;

[0020] When the box is closed, the sealing ring fits tightly against the inlet.

[0021] Advantages of this utility model:

[0022] The design incorporates a box frame, box body, torsion spring, and snap-back mechanism, allowing detergent to be added and stored within a single, easily openable and closable box, thus saving space. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural diagram of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the present invention with the back cover of the box removed.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a first-person exploded view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a second-view exploded view of the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 100-box frame, 110-protrusion, 120-positioning hole, 200-box body, 210-inlet, 220-rotating shaft, 230-guide plate, 240-panel, 250-liquid inlet, 300-torsion spring, 400-clamping rebound device, 500-liquid level indicator, 600-seal, 610-sealing ring mounting frame, 620-sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0030] Please see the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 5This application proposes a detergent dispenser, comprising: a box frame 100; a box body 200 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box frame 100, such that the box body 200 can be opened or closed from the box frame 100; a torsion spring 300 connected between the box frame 100 and the box body 200, wherein the torque of the torsion spring 300 decreases when the box body 200 is opened and the torque of the torsion spring 300 increases when the box body 200 is closed; and a snap-on rebound device 400 connected between the box frame 100 and the box body 200 for opening or closing the box body 200; wherein the top of the box body 200 is provided with an inlet 210 and the bottom of the box body 200 is provided with an injection port 250, wherein the inlet 210 is exposed from the box frame 100 when the box body 200 is opened and is hidden in the box frame 100 when the box body 200 is closed.

[0031] Specifically, the positional relationships of the various components are shown in the attached figure. Figure 3 As shown, when this application is used, the box frame 100 is embedded in the front cover of the washing machine, and when the box body 200 is closed, the entire detergent box does not protrude from the front cover of the washing machine. When the box body 200 is pressed from the front, the side latch rebound device 400 of the box body 200 opens, and the box body 200 is bounced open by the torsion spring 300, thereby rotating around the rotation point at the bottom of the box body 200 towards its front. As the box body 200 rotates, the inlet 210 gradually emerges from the front of the box frame 100. At this time, detergent can be added into the box body 200 through the inlet 210. After the detergent is added, the box body 200 is reversed until the latch rebound device 400 is pressed again. The latch rebound device 400 closes and fixes the box body 200 back into the box frame 100. At this time, detergent can be added into the washing machine drum through the pipeline and pump connected to the liquid inlet. The above uses a box body 200 to concentrate the detergent addition and storage in one cavity, saving space.

[0032] For convenient rotational connection between the box body 200 and the box frame 100, please refer to the attached document. Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 A pivot 220 is provided on the side of the box body 200, and the pivot 220 passes through the side wall of the box frame 100. The torsion spring 300 is sleeved on the pivot 220. By arranging the pivot 220 at a lower position on the side of the box body 200, it is convenient to open or close the box body 200, and at the same time, it provides an installation position for the torsion spring 300; wherein the two legs of the torsion spring 300 are respectively fixed to the inner wall of the box frame 100 and the outer wall of the box body 200.

[0033] To facilitate detergent flow and reduce detergent splashing, please refer to the appendix. Figure 4 A guide plate 230 is provided extending into the box body 200 along the edge of the inlet 210.

[0034] Please refer to the attached document for the flat structure of the front cover of the washing machine. Figure 1 and attached Figure 5 The front of the box body 200 is provided with a panel 240. When the box body 200 is closed, the panel 240 is aligned with the front cover of the washing machine and forms a complete plane with the front cover of the washing machine, so that the entire detergent box does not protrude from the front cover of the washing machine. When the box body 200 is opened, the panel 240 tilts forward and the inlet 210 is exposed.

[0035] To prevent the housing from overtraveling, please refer to the appendix. Figure 5 The inner side of the box frame 100 is provided with a protrusion 110, which contacts the protrusion 110 when the box body 200 is opened.

[0036] To facilitate the fixing of the box frame 100 to the front cover of the washing machine, positioning holes 120 are provided on the front of the box frame 100 and on both sides of the box body 200. Specifically, the two sides of the box frame 100 extend outward to form wings, and two positioning holes 120 are arranged at intervals on each wing, for a total of four positioning holes 120 for installing screws to fix the box frame 100.

[0037] To provide a low liquid level alert, please refer to the attached document. Figure 2 As shown, a liquid level indicator 500 is slidably disposed inside the housing 200 along the height direction of the housing 200. In some specific embodiments, the liquid level indicator 500 is a commonly used component with liquid level indication function, such as a liquid level gauge or a float.

[0038] To improve the sealing of the inlet 210 when the box 200 is closed, as shown in the attached... Figure 4 and attached Figure 5 As shown, a sealing element 600 is provided at the top of the box frame 100. When the box body 200 is closed, the sealing element 600 seals the inlet 210.

[0039] In one specific embodiment, the sealing element 600 includes: a sealing ring mounting frame 610 disposed at the top of the box frame 100; and a sealing ring 620 disposed at the bottom inclined surface of the sealing ring mounting frame 610. When the box body 200 is closed, the sealing ring 620 is tightly fitted with the inlet 210. Since the box body 200 is opened by rotation, the inlet 210 is designed with an inclined surface. When the box body 200 is open, the inlet 210 is horizontal; when the box body 200 is closed, the inlet 210 is inclined. The sealing ring mounting frame 610 is designed with an inclined surface to match the shape of the inlet 210, maximizing contact with the inlet 210 and improving the sealing effect of the sealing ring 620 on the inlet 210.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to examples, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A detergent dispenser, characterized in that, include: Box frame (100); The box body (200) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box frame (100) so that the box body (200) can be opened or closed from the box frame (100); A torsion spring (300) is connected between the box frame (100) and the box body (200). When the box body (200) is opened, the torque of the torsion spring (300) decreases, and when the box body (200) is closed, the torque of the torsion spring (300) increases. A snap-back device (400) is connected between the box frame (100) and the box body (200) for opening or closing the box body (200). The box body (200) is provided with an inlet (210) at the top and an injection port (250) at the bottom. When the box body (200) is opened, the inlet (210) is exposed from the box frame (100). When the box body (200) is closed, the inlet (210) is hidden in the box frame (100).

2. The detergent dispenser as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A pivot (220) is provided on the side of the box body (200), the pivot (220) passes through the side wall of the box frame (100), and the torsion spring (300) is sleeved on the pivot (220).

3. The detergent dispenser as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A guide plate (230) is provided extending into the box (200) along the edge of the inlet (210).

4. The detergent dispenser as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the box (200) is provided with a panel (240).

5. The detergent dispenser as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the box frame (100) is provided with a protrusion (110), which contacts the box body (200) when it is opened.

6. The detergent dispenser as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Positioning holes (120) are provided on the front of the box frame (100) and on both sides of the box body (200).

7. The detergent dispenser as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A liquid level indicator (500) is slidably disposed inside the box (200) along the height direction of the box (200).

8. The detergent dispenser as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: A sealing element (600) is provided at the top of the box frame (100). When the box body (200) is closed, the sealing element (600) seals the inlet (210).

9. The detergent dispenser as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The seal (600) includes: A sealing ring mounting frame (610) is disposed at the top inside the box frame (100); A sealing ring (620) is disposed on the bottom slope of the sealing ring mounting frame (610); When the box (200) is closed, the sealing ring (620) fits tightly against the inlet (210).