Water inlet box assembly and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a water inlet box assembly and a clothes processing device. The water inlet box assembly comprises a water injection box, a detergent box and a water blocking rib. The water injection box forms a containing cavity with a first water inlet and a water outlet. The detergent box is adapted to be arranged in the containing cavity. The detergent box is provided with a liquid outlet adapted to deliver washing liquid. The liquid outlet is in communication with the water outlet, and a flow guide channel is formed between the liquid outlet and the water outlet. The water blocking rib is arranged in the flow guide channel to block the flow of the washing liquid. The first water inlet is arranged towards the water blocking rib to flush water to the water blocking rib. The water inlet box assembly of the application blocks the flow of the washing liquid by adding the water blocking rib, and flushes water to the water blocking rib through the first water inlet, so as to realize the secondary premixing of the washing liquid and water, improve the dissolution rate and uniformity of the detergent, reduce the residue of the detergent, and ensure that the clothes processing device has a good cleaning effect on clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular relates to a water inlet box assembly and a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, washing machines have become an indispensable household appliance for countless families. Washing machines are typically equipped with a water tank, which holds detergent and connects to the water inlet pipe. Water enters the water tank, mixes with the detergent inside, and then flows into the washing tub. However, existing water tanks often lack a pre-mixing effect or have a poor pre-mixing effect, which may result in detergent residue and poor cleaning of clothes. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a water inlet box assembly and a clothes processing device, which can solve the technical problem of poor detergent premixing effect in the water inlet box of existing washing machines.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A water inlet box assembly, used in a garment processing device, comprising:

[0006] The water injection box forms a receiving cavity with a first water inlet and a water outlet;

[0007] A detergent dispenser is adapted to be disposed in the receiving cavity. The detergent dispenser is provided with a liquid outlet adapted to deliver detergent liquid. The liquid outlet is connected to the water outlet, and a flow guiding channel is formed between the two.

[0008] A water-blocking rib is installed in the flow channel to block the flow of the washing liquid. The first water inlet is positioned facing the water-blocking rib to flush water onto the water-blocking rib.

[0009] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser includes a first bottom wall on which the liquid outlet is provided; the receiving cavity includes a second bottom wall located below the first bottom wall, and the water outlet is disposed on the second bottom wall; the flow channel is formed between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall, and the water-blocking rib protrudes from the second bottom wall.

[0010] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity further includes a first circumferential sidewall surrounding the second bottom wall, and the first water inlet is formed in the first circumferential sidewall.

[0011] In some embodiments, a water diversion channel is further provided on the second bottom wall, one end of which is connected to the first water inlet and the other end is connected to the water-blocking rib; the water output from the first water inlet is adapted to flow to the water-blocking rib through the water diversion channel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first bottom wall includes a first guide slope that is inclined to a horizontal plane, the first guide slope being used to guide the washing liquid to the outlet;

[0013] And / or the second bottom wall includes a second flow guide slope inclined to the horizontal plane, the second flow guide slope being used to guide the washing liquid to the outlet.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first water inlet is used to connect to the water inlet pipe of the garment processing device via a booster pipe.

[0015] In some embodiments, the water injection box has at least two of the first water inlets.

[0016] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser forms an upward-facing detergent cavity for holding detergent, and the outlet is located in the detergent cavity; the receiving cavity also has a second water inlet communicating with the opening, and the second water inlet is used to deliver washing water to the detergent cavity through the opening.

[0017] The water inlet box assembly also includes a stirring element disposed in the detergent chamber for stirring to mix the washing water and detergent in the detergent chamber, thereby forming a washing liquid.

[0018] In some embodiments, the water inlet box assembly further includes a water distribution plate disposed above the opening for dispersing the washing water delivered from the second water inlet to the detergent chamber.

[0019] A garment processing device includes the aforementioned water inlet box assembly.

[0020] The water inlet box assembly and clothing treatment equipment provided in this application embodiment, by adding a water baffle to block the flow of washing liquid, and at the same time rinsing water towards the water baffle through the first water inlet, realizes secondary premixing of washing liquid and water, which improves the solubility and uniformity of detergent, reduces detergent residue, and ensures that the clothing treatment equipment has a better cleaning effect on clothing. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water inlet box assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The inlet box assembly shown is a cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water injection box provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring element provided in the embodiment of this application, which is disposed in the detergent box.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The exploded view of the water inlet box assembly is shown.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 10. Garment processing equipment;

[0031] 100. Water inlet box assembly;

[0032] 110. Water inlet box; 120. Detergent box; 130. Water baffle; 140. Siphon mechanism; 150. Agitator; 160. Water distribution plate;

[0033] 111. First water inlet; 112. Water outlet; 113. Receiving cavity; 114. Flow guide channel; 115. Third water inlet; 116. Second water inlet; 117. Pull-out port; 121. Liquid outlet; 122. First bottom wall; 123. Detergent chamber; 124. Second circumferential side wall; 125. Fabric softener chamber; 126. Opening;

[0034] 1131. Second bottom wall; 1132. First circumferential side wall; 1133. Drainage channel; 1141. First flow area; 1142. Second flow area; 1132a. First side wall; 1132b. Second side wall; 1132c. Third side wall. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can be fixed connections, integral connections, or detachable connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] This application provides a water inlet box assembly applied to a garment processing device, which may be a washing machine, dryer, shoe washer, washer-dryer combo, or other device for processing garments. For example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water inlet box assembly provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The water inlet box assembly shown is a cross-sectional view along the AA direction. The water inlet box assembly 100 includes a water inlet box 110, a detergent box 120, and a water baffle 130.

[0039] The water injection box 110 forms a receiving cavity 113 with a first water inlet 111 and a water outlet 112; the detergent box 120 is adapted to be disposed in the receiving cavity 113, and the detergent box 120 is provided with a liquid outlet 121 suitable for conveying detergent liquid. The liquid outlet 121 is connected to the water outlet 112, and a flow guiding channel 114 is formed between the two; the water baffle 130 is disposed in the flow guiding channel 114 to block the flow of detergent liquid, and the first water inlet 111 is disposed toward the water baffle 130 to flush water toward the water baffle 130.

[0040] It should be noted that the water-blocking rib 130 obstructs the flow of washing liquid only by causing it to collide with a portion of the flowing washing liquid. This improves the smoothness of the washing liquid's flow in the guide channel 114 and slows down the flow rate, without affecting the final flow of the washing liquid to the outlet 112. The water-blocking rib 130 can also have a porous structure, including multiple through holes suitable for the flow of washing liquid. Optionally, the water-blocking rib 130 and the water injection box 110 are integrally formed.

[0041] The water flows into the receiving cavity 113 through the first inlet 111 and then out through the outlet 112. Optionally, the first inlet 111 is adapted to be connected to the water inlet pipe of the laundry treatment device 10 for conveying washing water. To increase the water pressure at the first inlet 111, and thus increase the water pressure when rinsing the baffle 130, a booster pipe can be used to connect the first inlet 111 to the water inlet pipe of the laundry treatment device 10. The booster pipe can be a venturi pipe or other booster pipe mechanism.

[0042] The detergent dispenser 120 holds detergent and receives washing water. After the washing water and detergent mix in the detergent dispenser 120 to form a washing liquid, it is conveyed through the outlet 121 to the guide channel 114. Under the guidance of the guide channel 114, it flows out of the water inlet box 110 through the outlet 112 and finally enters the clothing processing tank of the clothing processing device 10 to wash the clothes. During the flow of the washing liquid in the guide channel 114, it is dispersed and backflowed due to the obstruction and impact of the water-retaining ribs 130, thereby improving the solubility and uniformity of the detergent. Furthermore, water is sprayed onto the water-retaining ribs 130 through the first water inlet 111, causing the washing liquid flowing near the water-retaining ribs 130 to mix again with the incoming water, further improving the solubility and uniformity of the detergent. Thus, the water inlet box assembly 100 can achieve a better detergent premixing effect, reduce detergent residue, and ensure a better cleaning effect on the clothes.

[0043] The water inlet box assembly 100 provided in this application embodiment blocks the flow of washing liquid by adding a water-blocking rib 130, while simultaneously flushing water to the water-blocking rib 130 through the first water inlet 111, thereby achieving secondary pre-mixing of washing liquid and water, improving the solubility and uniformity of the detergent, reducing detergent residue, and ensuring that the clothing treatment equipment 10 has a better cleaning effect on clothing.

[0044] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser 120 includes a first bottom wall 122 with a liquid outlet 121; the receiving cavity 113 includes a second bottom wall 1131 located below the first bottom wall 122, with a water outlet 112 disposed on the second bottom wall 1131; a flow channel 114 is formed between the first bottom wall 122 and the second bottom wall 1131, and a water-blocking rib 130 protrudes from the second bottom wall 1131. It should be noted that the first bottom wall 122 and the second bottom wall 1131 are opposite to each other and spaced apart to form a space between them for the flow of detergent liquid. A baffle plate protrudes from the second bottom wall 1131, dividing the area above the second bottom wall 1131 into a first flow area 1141 and a second flow area 1142. The second flow area 1142 communicates with the water outlet 112. Vertically, the liquid outlet 121 is adapted to be positioned opposite the first flow area 1141 to deliver the washing liquid to the first flow area 1141. The washing liquid is adapted to flow from the first flow area 1141 to the second flow area 1142. Due to the obstruction of the baffle plate, the duration of the washing liquid's residence in the first flow area 1141 is increased. Preferably, the first water inlet 111 flushes water onto the baffle rib 130 through the first flow area 1141. This allows for sufficient pre-mixing of the washing liquid and water in the first flow area 1141.

[0045] Optionally, the receiving cavity 113 further includes a first circumferential sidewall 1132 surrounding the second bottom wall 1131, and a first water inlet 111 is formed in the first circumferential sidewall 1132. The water filling box 110 may have at least two first water inlets 111. For example, please refer to... Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water injection box provided in an embodiment of this application. The first circumferential sidewall 1132 includes a first sidewall 1132a, a second sidewall 1132b, and a third sidewall 1132c that are sequentially bent and connected, with the first sidewall 1132a and the third sidewall 1132c arranged opposite to each other. Two first water inlets 111 are spaced apart on the second sidewall 1132b. Optionally, a third water inlet 115 is also provided on the first sidewall 1132a and the third sidewall 1132c, respectively, and the third water inlet 115 is adapted to be arranged toward the first flow area 1141 to flush water into the first flow area 1141.

[0046] Optionally, a water diversion channel 1133 is also provided on the second bottom wall 1131. One end of the water diversion channel 1133 is connected to the first water inlet 111, and the other end is connected to the water baffle 130. The water output from the first water inlet 111 is suitable for flowing to the water baffle 130 through the water diversion channel 1133. In this way, by diverting the water output from the first water inlet 111 to the water baffle 130 in a concentrated manner through the water diversion channel 1133, the water pressure on the water baffle 130 can be reduced due to water dispersion, thereby increasing the flushing force and improving the premixing effect of the washing liquid and water.

[0047] Optionally, the first bottom wall 122 includes a first guide slope inclined to the horizontal plane, which guides the washing liquid to the outlet 121; and / or the second bottom wall 1131 includes a second guide slope inclined to the horizontal plane, which guides the washing liquid to the outlet 112. Thus, gravity allows the washing liquid in the detergent container 120 to flow sequentially through the outlet 121, the guide channel 114, and the outlet 112, and to pre-mix with the water output from the first inlet 111 in the guide channel 114 before finally flowing into the clothing processing tank of the clothing processing device 10.

[0048] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a stirring element provided in an embodiment of this application, disposed in a detergent dispenser. The detergent dispenser 120 forms a detergent cavity 123 with an upward-facing opening 126. The detergent cavity 123 is used to hold detergent, and a liquid outlet 121 is opened in the detergent cavity 123. Exemplarily, the detergent dispenser 120 includes a first bottom wall 122 and a second circumferential side wall 124 surrounding the first bottom wall 122. The first bottom wall 122 and the second circumferential side wall 124 surround to form the detergent cavity 123 with the opening 126. At least two liquid outlets 121 may be opened on the detergent cavity 123. For example, a liquid outlet 121 may be opened on both the first bottom wall 122 and the second circumferential side wall 124, and the two liquid outlets 121 are adjacent and spaced apart. The detergent dispenser 120 may also include an upward-facing fabric softener cavity 125 for holding fabric softener. The fabric softener cavity 125 is adjacent to and spaced apart from the detergent cavity 123. A siphon mechanism 140 may also be provided in the fabric softener cavity 125 for drawing out the fabric softener and discharging it into the garment processing bucket of the garment processing device 10. Optionally, the receiving cavity 113 may also have a pull-out opening 117, through which the detergent dispenser 120 is removably mounted in the receiving cavity 113.

[0049] like Figures 2-3 As shown, the receiving cavity 113 also has a second water inlet 116 communicating with the opening 126. The second water inlet 116 is used to supply washing water to the detergent cavity 123 through the opening 126. The water inlet box assembly 100 also includes a stirring element 150, which is disposed in the detergent cavity 123 and is used to agitate and mix the washing water and detergent in the detergent cavity 123 to form a washing liquid. In this way, by agitating with the stirring element 150 to achieve the initial pre-mixing of detergent and washing water in the detergent cavity 123, the solubility of detergent can be improved and detergent residue can be reduced. The stirring element 150 may be rotatably connected in the detergent cavity 123 for rotatably agitating the washing water and detergent in the detergent cavity 123. The stirring element 150 is, for example, an impeller.

[0050] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 1 The exploded view of the water inlet box assembly is shown. Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the water inlet box assembly 100 also includes a water distribution plate 160, which is disposed above the opening and is used to disperse the washing water delivered from the second water inlet to the detergent chamber 123. This allows the washing water to be dispersed into all areas of the detergent chamber 123, ensuring that the detergent in each area of ​​the detergent chamber 123 can mix with the water, thereby improving the detergent's solubility and reducing detergent residue.

[0051] The water inlet box assembly 100 provided in this application embodiment blocks the flow of washing liquid by adding a water-blocking rib 130, while simultaneously flushing water to the water-blocking rib 130 through the first water inlet 111, thereby achieving secondary pre-mixing of washing liquid and water, improving the solubility and uniformity of the detergent, reducing detergent residue, and ensuring that the clothing treatment equipment 10 has a better cleaning effect on clothing.

[0052] This application also provides a garment processing device 10, for example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. The garment processing device 10 can be as follows: Figure 6 The illustrated drum-type garment processing device 10 can also be a pulsator-type garment processing device 10. The garment processing device 10 includes the water inlet box assembly 100 in any of the above embodiments.

[0053] The clothing treatment device 10 provided in this application embodiment has a water inlet box assembly 100 that blocks the flow of washing liquid by adding a water baffle 130. At the same time, water is flushed to the water baffle 130 through the first water inlet 111, realizing secondary premixing of washing liquid and water, improving the solubility and uniformity of detergent, reducing detergent residue, and ensuring that the clothing treatment device 10 has a better cleaning effect on clothing.

[0054] The water inlet box assembly and clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A water inlet box assembly, characterized in that, Applications in garment processing equipment, including: The water injection box forms a receiving cavity with a first water inlet and a water outlet; A detergent dispenser is adapted to be disposed in the receiving cavity. The detergent dispenser is provided with a liquid outlet adapted to deliver detergent liquid. The liquid outlet is connected to the water outlet, and a flow guiding channel is formed between the two. A water-blocking rib is installed in the flow channel to block the flow of the washing liquid. The first water inlet is positioned facing the water-blocking rib to flush water onto the water-blocking rib.

2. The water inlet box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detergent dispenser includes a first bottom wall with the liquid outlet on it; the receiving cavity includes a second bottom wall located below the first bottom wall, with the water outlet located on the second bottom wall; the flow channel is formed between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall, and the water-blocking rib protrudes from the second bottom wall.

3. The water inlet box assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The accommodating cavity further includes a first circumferential sidewall surrounding the second bottom wall, and the first water inlet is opened on the first circumferential sidewall.

4. The water inlet box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A water diversion channel is also provided on the second bottom wall. One end of the water diversion channel is connected to the first water inlet, and the other end is connected to the water-blocking rib. The water output from the first water inlet is suitable to flow to the water-blocking rib through the water diversion channel.

5. The water inlet box assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bottom wall includes a first guide slope inclined to the horizontal plane, the first guide slope being used to guide the washing liquid to the outlet; and / or The second bottom wall includes a second flow guide slope that is inclined to the horizontal plane, the second flow guide slope being used to guide the washing liquid to the water outlet.

6. The water inlet box assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The first water inlet is used to connect to the water inlet pipe of the clothing processing equipment via a booster pipe.

7. The water inlet box assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The water injection box has at least two first water inlets.

8. The water inlet box assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The detergent box forms an upward-facing detergent cavity, which is used to hold detergent, and the liquid outlet is located in the detergent cavity; the receiving cavity also has a second water inlet connected to the opening, which is used to deliver washing water to the detergent cavity through the opening. The water inlet box assembly also includes a stirring element disposed in the detergent chamber for stirring to mix the washing water and detergent in the detergent chamber, thereby forming a washing liquid.

9. The water inlet box assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water inlet box assembly also includes a water distribution plate, which is disposed above the opening and is used to disperse the washing water delivered from the second water inlet to the detergent chamber.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the water inlet box assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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