A dispensing device for a dishwasher solid detergent dispenser

Abstract

A discharging device for a dishwasher solid detergent dispenser includes a conveying channel and a discharging channel. A pushing component is movably mounted on the conveying channel, and a door opening / closing component is movably mounted on the discharging channel. The pushing component and the door opening / closing component are linked together by a synchronization mechanism. In this invention, the pushing component pushes the solid detergent from the conveying channel into the discharging channel, and the door opening / closing component opens the discharging channel, allowing the solid detergent to pass smoothly through and reach the dishwasher's inner tub. Then, the pushing component resets, and the door opening / closing component closes the discharging channel, preventing moisture from the dishwasher's inner tub from flowing back into the discharging channel and reaching the solid detergent in the conveying channel, thus preventing the solid detergent from dissolving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dishwasher technology, and in particular to a discharging device for a solid detergent dispenser in a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] Some dishwashers on the market have a dispenser on the door for adding solid detergent to the inner drum. The dispenser has a feeding port and a discharging port at the top and bottom, respectively. Users can put solid detergent into the dispenser through the feeding port. The dispenser has a storage channel for storing solid detergent and a discharging device. When the discharging device is working, it pushes the solid detergent in the storage channel to the discharging channel, and then the solid detergent falls to the discharging port and into the dishwasher inner drum. However, moisture may flow back into the discharging channel from the dishwasher inner drum and reach the solid detergent in the storage channel, which can easily cause the solid detergent to dissolve.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a discharge device for a dishwasher solid detergent dispenser that is simple in structure, low in cost, prevents moisture backflow, is easy to use, and highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A discharge device for a dishwasher solid detergent dispenser designed for this purpose is characterized by comprising a conveying channel and a discharge channel, wherein a pushing component is movably disposed on the conveying channel, and a door opening and closing component is movably disposed on the discharge channel, and the pushing component and the door opening and closing component are linked together by a synchronization mechanism; when the pushing component moves in a first direction, it pushes the solid detergent on the conveying channel onto the discharge channel, and the door opening and closing component moves in a second direction and opens the discharge channel; when the pushing component moves back to its original position in the second direction, the door opening and closing component moves in the first direction and closes the discharge channel.

[0006] The synchronization mechanism includes a synchronization wheel, which is disposed between the pushing component and the opening / closing component, and the synchronization wheel is engaged with the pushing component and the opening / closing component respectively; when the pushing component moves in the first direction, it drives the opening / closing component to move in the second direction through the synchronization wheel, and when the pushing component moves in the second direction, it drives the opening / closing component to move in the first direction through the synchronization wheel.

[0007] The synchronous pulley is a gear, the pushing component is equipped with a first rack, and the opening and closing component is equipped with a second rack. The gear meshes with the first rack and the second rack respectively.

[0008] The synchronization mechanism also includes a motor and a transmission component. The motor drives the transmission component, which is connected to the material pushing component or the door opening and closing component. The motor drives the material pushing component or the door opening and closing component to move in the first direction and the second direction, respectively, through the transmission component.

[0009] One end of the pushing component is provided with a notch for receiving solid detergent. The bottom of the notch is hollowed out, and a pushing part is provided on one side of the notch. When the pushing component moves in the first direction, the pushing part pushes the solid detergent in the notch onto the discharge channel.

[0010] A receiving part is provided below the conveying channel, and a support part is provided on the pushing component. The solid detergent located at the bottom of the conveying channel is placed on the receiving part and is located in the notch; after the pushing component moves in the first direction, the solid detergent located at the bottom of the conveying channel is placed on the support part.

[0011] One end of the door opening and closing component is provided with a sealing part; when the door opening and closing component moves in the first direction, the sealing part moves to the discharge channel to close the discharge channel; when the door opening and closing component moves in the second direction, the sealing part leaves the discharge channel to open the discharge channel.

[0012] It also includes a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove, with the first rack slidably disposed on the first sliding groove and the second rack slidably disposed on the second sliding groove.

[0013] The transmission component is a connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod is driven by a motor, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the other end of the pushing component. The motor drives the connecting rod to rotate, and the connecting rod drives the pushing component to move in the first direction and the second direction respectively.

[0014] The other end of the connecting rod is provided with a sliding shaft, and the other end of the pushing component is provided with a sliding groove, with the sliding shaft located on the sliding groove. When the connecting rod rotates, the sliding shaft and the sliding groove cooperate to drive the pushing component to move in the first direction and the second direction respectively. When the pushing component moves in the first direction and the second direction respectively, the sliding shaft slides back and forth on the sliding groove.

[0015] The discharge device of this utility model features a pusher component movably mounted on the conveying channel and a door opening / closing component movably mounted on the discharge channel. The pusher component and the door opening / closing component are linked together by a synchronization mechanism. When the pusher component pushes the solid detergent on the conveying channel into the discharge channel, the door opening / closing component opens the discharge channel, allowing the solid detergent to pass smoothly through the discharge channel and reach the inner tub of the dishwasher. Then, the pusher component resets, and the door opening / closing component closes the discharge channel, preventing moisture from the inner tub of the dishwasher from flowing back into the discharge channel and reaching the solid detergent on the conveying channel, thus preventing the solid detergent from dissolving. In addition, the movement of the pusher component and the door opening / closing component only requires a single motor as a power source, resulting in high synchronization. This allows the pusher component and the door opening / closing component to work precisely together, making the operation of the discharge device more stable and reducing the manufacturing cost of the discharge device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeder when the feeding component is in the undetermined position in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeder after the pushing component moves in the first direction in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeder when the feeding component is in the undetermined position according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeder after the pushing component moves in the first direction in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the discharge device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the motor and connecting rod in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first housing in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the feeder in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the feeder and the gate in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See Figures 1-9 The solid detergent dispenser of this dishwasher includes a conveying channel 1 and a discharging channel 2. Solid detergent 5 is stored in the conveying channel 1. A pushing component 3 is movably mounted on the conveying channel 1, and a door opening / closing component 4 is movably mounted on the discharging channel 2. The pushing component 3 and the door opening / closing component 4 are linked together by a synchronization mechanism. When the pushing component 3 moves in the first direction A (i.e., forward), it pushes the solid detergent 5 from the conveying channel 1 onto the discharging channel 2. The door opening / closing component 4 moves in the second direction B (i.e., backward) and opens the discharging channel 2. When the pushing component 3 returns to its original position in the second direction B, the door opening / closing component 4 moves in the first direction A and closes the discharging channel 2. After returning to its original position in the second direction B, the pushing component 3 returns to a pending state (e.g., ...). Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown), to prepare for the next push; the pusher component 3 is a push rod.

[0027] The synchronization mechanism includes a synchronization wheel 6, which is disposed between the pushing component 3 and the opening / closing component 4, and the synchronization wheel 6 is engaged with the pushing component 3 and the opening / closing component 4 respectively. When the pushing component 3 moves in the first direction A, it drives the opening / closing component 4 to move in the second direction B through the synchronization wheel 6. When the pushing component 3 moves in the second direction B, it drives the opening / closing component 4 to move in the first direction A through the synchronization wheel 6.

[0028] The synchronous pulley 6 is a gear, the pushing component 3 is integrally provided with a first rack 7, and the other end of the door opening and closing component 4 is integrally provided with a second rack 8. The gear meshes with the first rack 7 and the second rack 8 respectively.

[0029] The synchronization mechanism also includes a motor 9 and a transmission component. The motor 9 drives the transmission component, and the transmission component is connected in cooperation with the pushing component 3 or the door opening and closing component 4. The motor 9 drives the pushing component 3 or the door opening and closing component 4 to move in the first direction A and the second direction B respectively through the transmission component. In this embodiment, the transmission component is connected in cooperation with the pushing component 3, and the motor 9 drives the pushing component 3 to move in the first direction A and the second direction B respectively through the transmission component.

[0030] The pusher component 3 has a notch 10 at one end for receiving solid detergent 5. The bottom of the notch 10 is hollowed out, and a pusher part 11 is provided on one side of the notch 10. When the pusher component 3 moves in the first direction A, the pusher part 11 pushes the solid detergent 5 in the notch 10 onto the discharge channel 2. Due to the hollowed-out design at the bottom of the notch 10, the solid detergent 5 will fall down onto the discharge channel 2.

[0031] A limiting part 14 is provided on the other side of the notch 10. The solid detergent 5 in the notch 10 is limited between the pushing part 11 and the limiting part 14, which can prevent the solid detergent 5 from moving when the pushing part 11 pushes the solid detergent 5.

[0032] A receiving part 12 is provided below the conveying channel 1, and a support part 13 is provided on the pushing part 3. Solid detergent 5 is arranged vertically on the conveying channel 1. The solid detergent 5 at the bottom of the conveying channel 1 (i.e., the solid detergent 5 at the lowest end of the conveying channel 1) is placed on the receiving part 12 and is located in the notch 10. After the pushing part 3 moves in the first direction A, the solid detergent 5 at the bottom of the conveying channel 1 is placed on the support part 13. That is, after the pushing part 3 pushes one solid detergent 5 at the bottom of the conveying channel 1 to the discharge channel 2, the other solid detergent 5 in the conveying channel 1 will fall down. At this time, the solid detergent 5 at the bottom of the conveying channel 1 will be placed on the support part 13. When the pushing part 3 moves back to the second direction B, the solid detergent 5 at the bottom of the conveying channel 1 will fall into the notch 10 and be placed on the receiving part 12. At the same time, the other solid detergent 5 in the conveying channel 1 will also fall down.

[0033] The door opening and closing component 4 is provided with a closing part 15 at one end; when the door opening and closing component 4 moves in the first direction A, the closing part 15 moves to the discharge channel 2 to close the discharge channel 2; when the door opening and closing component 4 moves in the second direction B, the closing part 15 leaves the discharge channel 2 to open the discharge channel 2.

[0034] It also includes a first sliding groove 16 and a second sliding groove 17, with a first rack 7 slidably disposed on the first sliding groove 16 and a second rack 8 slidably disposed on the second sliding groove 17.

[0035] The transmission component is a connecting rod 18. The motor 9 drives one end of the connecting rod 18, and the other end of the connecting rod 18 is connected to the other end of the pushing component 3. The connecting rod 18 is equivalent to a crank. The motor 9 drives the connecting rod 18 to rotate, and the connecting rod 18 drives the pushing component 3 to move in the first direction A and the second direction B respectively. That is, the connecting rod 18 drives the pushing component 3 to reciprocate back and forth.

[0036] A sliding shaft 19 is provided at the other end of the connecting rod 18, and a sliding groove 20 is provided at the other end of the pushing component 3. The sliding shaft 19 is located on the sliding groove 20. When the connecting rod 18 rotates, the sliding shaft 19 and the sliding groove 20 cooperate to drive the pushing component 3 to move in the first direction A and the second direction B respectively. When the pushing component 3 moves in the first direction A and the second direction B respectively, the sliding shaft 19 slides back and forth on the sliding groove 20. When the motor 9 drives the connecting rod 18 to rotate half a turn, the connecting rod 18 drives the pushing component 3 to move to the maximum position in the first direction A. Figure 4 As shown, after the pushing component 3 moves to its maximum position in the first direction A, when the motor 9 drives the connecting rod 18 to rotate half a turn again (in the same or opposite direction as before), the connecting rod 18 drives the pushing component 3 to reset in the second direction B, and the pushing component 3 resets to the desired position, as shown. Figure 3 As shown.

[0037] The other end of the pushing component 3 is provided with a clearance groove 21 for the clearance connecting rod 18. The sliding groove 20 is located outside the clearance groove 21. When the pushing component 3 is in the waiting position, the connecting rod 18 is located inside the clearance groove 21. When the pushing component 3 moves to the maximum position in the first direction A, the connecting rod 18 is located outside the clearance groove 21. The design of the clearance groove 21 makes the overall structure of the discharge device more compact.

[0038] Motor 9 is a unidirectional motor or a forward and reverse reversible motor. When motor 9 is a unidirectional motor, it drives the connecting rod 18 to rotate 360 ​​degrees in a circular motion (either 360 degrees in the forward direction or 360 degrees in the reverse direction), thereby driving the pushing component 3 to move back and forth. When motor 9 is a forward and reverse reversible motor, it drives the connecting rod 18 to rotate 180 degrees in a reciprocating motion (either 180 degrees in the forward direction or 180 degrees in the reverse direction), thereby driving the pushing component 3 to move back and forth.

[0039] The discharge device also includes a first housing 22 and a second housing 23 that cover each other, the first housing 22 and the second housing 23 form a feeding body 24, and a conveying channel 1 and a discharge channel 2 are formed between the first housing 23 and the second housing 24.

[0040] A micro switch 25 is provided inside the feeding body 24, and a pressing part 26 is provided on the pushing part 3. When the pushing part 3 is in the waiting position, the pressing part 26 acts on the micro switch 25. When the pushing part 3 moves in the first direction A, the pressing part 26 disengages from the micro switch 25. When the pushing part 3 returns to the waiting position, the pressing part 26 acts on the micro switch 25 again to complete one cycle.

[0041] A control board 27 is installed inside the feeding body 24. A micro switch 25 is installed on the control board 27. The control board 27 is electrically connected to the motor 9 and the micro switch 25 respectively. When the pressing part 26 acts on the micro switch 25 again, the control board 27 controls the motor 9 to stop working.

[0042] The micro switch 25 is provided with a trigger part 28. When the pusher part 3 is in the waiting position, the pressing part 26 acts on the trigger part 28.

[0043] The first housing 22 is provided with a guide groove 29, and the pushing component 3 is slidably disposed on the guide groove 29. The guide groove 29 restricts the pushing component 3 to only move back and forth.

[0044] The feeder also includes a feeding port 30 located above the feeding body 24, a discharge port 31 located at the bottom of the feeding body 24, and a conveying passage 32 located at the top of the feeding body 24. The upper end of the conveying passage 32 is connected to the feeding port 30, and the lower end of the conveying passage 32 is connected to the feeding body 24. The feeding port 30, the conveying passage 32, and the conveying channel 1 are connected in sequence. The discharge channel 2 is connected to the discharge port 31. After the solid detergent 5 is put into the feeder through the feeding port 30, the solid detergent 5 is stored on the conveying passage 32 and the conveying channel 2, and the solid detergent 5 is arranged vertically. When the pushing component 3 pushes the solid detergent 5 located at the bottom of the conveying channel 1 to the discharge channel 2, the solid detergent 5 will fall downwards. The solid detergent 5 falls through the discharge channel 2 to the discharge port 31 and then falls into the inner drum of the dishwasher through the discharge port 31.

[0045] The first sliding groove 16 and the second sliding groove 17 are provided on the first housing 22, and an inner cavity is formed between the first housing 22 and the second housing 23. The motor 9, the pushing component 3, the opening and closing door component 4, the connecting rod 18, the synchronous wheel 6 and the control plate 27 are provided on the inner cavity, and the synchronous wheel 6 is rotatably mounted on the first housing 22.

[0046] The feeding body 24 is installed on the door 33 of the dishwasher.

[0047] 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 dispensing device for a solid detergent dispenser in a dishwasher, characterized in that: It includes a conveying channel (1) and a discharge channel (2). A pushing component (3) is movably installed on the conveying channel (1), and a door opening and closing component (4) is movably installed on the discharge channel (2). The pushing component (3) and the door opening and closing component (4) are linked together by a synchronization mechanism. When the pushing component (3) moves in the first direction (A), it pushes the solid detergent (5) on the conveying channel (1) to the discharge channel (2). The door opening and closing component (4) moves in the second direction (B) and opens the discharge channel (2). When the pushing component (3) moves back to the second direction (B), the door opening and closing component (4) moves in the first direction (A) and closes the discharge channel (2).

2. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The synchronization mechanism includes a synchronization wheel (6), which is located between the pushing component (3) and the opening and closing component (4), and the synchronization wheel (6) is engaged with the pushing component (3) and the opening and closing component (4) respectively. When the pushing component (3) moves in the first direction (A), it drives the opening and closing component (4) to move in the second direction (B) through the synchronization wheel (6). When the pushing component (3) moves in the second direction (B), it drives the opening and closing component (4) to move in the first direction (A) through the synchronization wheel (6).

3. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The synchronous pulley (6) is a gear, the pusher component (3) is provided with a first rack (7), and the door opening and closing component (4) is provided with a second rack (8). The gear meshes with the first rack (7) and the second rack (8) respectively.

4. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: The synchronization mechanism also includes a motor (9) and a transmission component. The motor (9) drives the transmission component, which is connected to the pusher component (3) or the door opening and closing component (4). The motor (9) drives the pusher component (3) or the door opening and closing component (4) to move in the first direction (A) and the second direction (B) respectively through the transmission component.

5. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pusher (3) has a notch (10) at one end for accommodating solid detergent (5). The bottom of the notch (10) is hollowed out, and a pusher (11) is provided on one side of the notch (10). When the pusher (3) moves in the first direction (A), the pusher (11) pushes the solid detergent (5) in the notch (10) onto the discharge channel (2).

6. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: A receiving part (12) is provided below the conveying channel (1), and a support part (13) is provided on the pushing part (3). The solid detergent (5) located at the bottom of the conveying channel (1) is placed on the receiving part (12) and located in the notch (10). After the pushing part (3) moves in the first direction (A), the solid detergent (5) located at the bottom of the conveying channel (1) is placed on the support part (13).

7. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The door opening and closing component (4) is provided with a closing part (15) at one end; when the door opening and closing component (4) moves in the first direction (A), the closing part (15) moves to the discharge channel (2) to close the discharge channel (2); when the door opening and closing component (4) moves in the second direction (B), the closing part (15) leaves the discharge channel (2) to open the discharge channel (2).

8. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a first sliding groove (16) and a second sliding groove (17), with a first rack (7) slidably disposed on the first sliding groove (16) and a second rack (8) slidably disposed on the second sliding groove (17).

9. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission component is a connecting rod (18). The motor (9) drives one end of the connecting rod (18), and the other end of the connecting rod (18) is connected to the other end of the pushing component (3). The motor (9) drives the connecting rod (18) to rotate, and the connecting rod (18) drives the pushing component (3) to move in the first direction (A) and the second direction (B) respectively.

10. The discharging device of the dishwasher solid detergent dispenser according to claim 9, characterized in that: A sliding shaft (19) is provided at the other end of the connecting rod (18), and a slide groove (20) is provided at the other end of the pushing component (3). The sliding shaft (19) is located on the slide groove (20). When the connecting rod (18) rotates, the sliding shaft (19) and the slide groove (20) cooperate to drive the pushing component (3) to move in the first direction (A) and the second direction (B) respectively. When the pushing component (3) moves in the first direction (A) and the second direction (B) respectively, the sliding shaft (19) slides back and forth on the slide groove (20).

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