Liquid guide device and dispensing system of washing machine, washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to clothes washing equipment technical field, concretely provides a washing machine's liquid guide device and putting system, washing machine, aims at solving the problem that the putting system pipeline of existing washing machine is numerous, arranges disorderly, influences putting efficiency and space utilization rate. For this purpose, the utility model's liquid guide device includes the casing, the casing is fixedly connected with the box body of washing machine, and the inside of casing is provided with multiple liquid guide flow channels, and the import of multiple liquid guide flow channels is communicated with external water source and / or washing machine's mixed liquid device, and the export of multiple liquid guide flow channels is communicated with washing machine's washing cylinder and / or washing machine's liquid distribution device. Through such setting, can integrate different waterways into integrated water guide device, replaces multiple disorderly distributed connecting pipelines, makes the structure of putting system more simple and neat, improves putting efficiency and the space utilization rate in washing machine inside.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing washing equipment technology, specifically providing a liquid guiding device and dispensing system for a washing machine, and a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] The dispensing system of a washing machine typically includes various channels, pipes, water pumps, control valves, and liquid storage boxes. Through the coordinated operation of these functional modules, the storage and dispensing of washing water and detergent are achieved.

[0003] In order to improve the automation and intelligence of the laundry control process and meet the diverse task needs of users, the structure of the dispensing system is becoming more and more complex, especially the structure with multi-module separate settings, which requires more and more connecting pipelines.

[0004] However, the existing dispensing system suffers from numerous and cumbersome pipes, which affects the dispensing efficiency and space utilization of the washing machine.

[0005] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, that the existing washing machine dispensing system has a lot of pipes and a messy layout, which affects the dispensing efficiency and space utilization of the washing machine.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a liquid guiding device for a washing machine. The liquid guiding device includes a housing, and the interior of the housing is provided with multiple liquid guiding channels. The inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to an external water source and / or the outlet of the mixing device of the washing machine, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to the washing drum of the washing machine and / or the liquid dispensing device of the washing machine.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned liquid guiding device, the housing is provided with a plurality of connecting plates, which are spaced apart at the edge of the housing. The connecting plates are provided with connecting holes so that the connecting plates can be fixedly connected to the washing machine body by fasteners.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned liquid guiding device, the connecting plate is further provided with a first positioning structure, which can be positioned and cooperated with the second positioning structure on the housing.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned liquid guiding device, a first limiting structure is provided on the housing, which can cooperate with a second limiting structure on the washing machine cabinet.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned liquid guiding device, the first limiting structure is configured as a limiting support rib, which is disposed on the outer wall of the housing near the box body. The limiting support rib includes a suspension part and an abutment part. The suspension part is suspended on the reinforcing plate of the box body, and the abutment part abuts against the inner side wall of the box body.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned liquid guiding device, the housing further includes a bend section, which is used to avoid other components inside the washing machine; and / or the liquid guiding device further includes a flexible connecting member, which is connected between the housing and the casing; and / or the housing includes a first housing and a second housing that are detachably and fixedly connected, the inner wall of the first housing is provided with a plurality of first guide groove structures, the inner wall of the second housing is provided with a plurality of second guide groove structures, and the first guide groove structures and the second guide groove structures form a plurality of liquid guiding channels after the first housing and the second housing are fastened together.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned liquid guiding device, the edge of the first housing is provided with a first annular sealing groove, and the edge of the second housing is also provided with a second annular sealing groove. The first annular sealing groove and the second annular sealing groove are engaged to form an annular sealing cavity. The liquid guiding device also includes an annular sealing ring, which is installed in the annular sealing cavity.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned liquid guiding device, the first housing is further provided with a first positioning groove, and the second housing is further provided with a second positioning groove. The first positioning groove and the second positioning groove are engaged to form a positioning cavity. The liquid guiding device also includes a positioning block, which is installed in the positioning cavity and can simultaneously limit the positioning of the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a dispensing system, the dispensing system comprising the aforementioned liquid guiding device, liquid mixing device, and liquid dispensing device, wherein the liquid mixing device includes multiple pure water channels and / or liquid mixing channels, and the liquid dispensing device is provided with multiple liquid dispensing channels, wherein the inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple pure water channels and / or liquid mixing channels, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the inlets of the multiple liquid dispensing channels.

[0016] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a washing machine, which includes the aforementioned dispensing system.

[0017] With the above technical solution adopted, the liquid guiding device of this utility model includes a housing, and the interior of the housing is provided with multiple liquid guiding channels. The inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to an external water source and / or the outlet of the washing machine's mixing device, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to the washing drum of the washing machine and / or the washing machine's dispensing device. This arrangement integrates different water circuit structures into a single liquid guiding device, replacing a large number of messy connecting pipes, making the dispensing system and the internal structure of the washing machine simpler and more organized, improving dispensing efficiency and the utilization rate of the washing machine's internal space.

[0018] Furthermore, the housing of this invention is provided with multiple connecting plates, which are spaced apart along the edge of the housing. Each connecting plate has connecting holes, allowing it to be fixedly connected to the washing machine's cabinet using fasteners. By rationally setting the number and position of the connecting plates, the stability of the connection between the housing and the cabinet is improved, without occupying internal space of the housing.

[0019] Furthermore, the connecting plate of this utility model is also provided with a first positioning structure, which can be positioned and engaged with a second positioning structure on the housing. With this arrangement, the positioning holes allow for the positioning of the housing on the housing before it is fixed to the housing, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the housing and making the assembly process simpler and faster.

[0020] Furthermore, the housing of this invention is provided with a first limiting structure, which can engage with a second limiting structure on the washing machine's cabinet for positioning. This design further enhances the stability of the housing when installed on the cabinet.

[0021] Furthermore, the first limiting structure of this utility model is configured as a limiting support rib, which is set on the outer wall of the shell near the box body. The limiting support rib includes a suspension part and an abutment part. The suspension part is suspended on the reinforcing plate of the box body, and the abutment part abuts against the inner side wall of the box body. With this configuration, on the one hand, the support rib can hang the shell on the reinforcing plate to provide effective support for the shell and reduce the pressure on the screws; on the other hand, it can strengthen the side plate of the shell and improve the overall strength of the shell.

[0022] Furthermore, the housing of this utility model also includes a bend section, which is used to avoid other components inside the washing machine's cabinet; and / or the liquid guiding device also includes a flexible connecting member, which connects the housing and the cabinet; and / or the housing includes a first housing and a second housing that are detachably and fixedly connected, with multiple first guide groove structures provided on the inner wall of the first housing and multiple second guide groove structures provided on the inner wall of the second housing, the first guide groove structures and the second guide groove structures forming multiple liquid guiding channels after the first housing and the second housing are fastened together. The bend section can avoid the installation position of the drum shock absorber, so as to make full use of the internal space of the cabinet; the flexible connecting member can not only improve the connection strength between the housing and the cabinet, but also achieve elastic clamping with screws, which helps to reduce the vibration and noise of the washing machine; dividing the housing into a first housing and a second housing can reduce the processing difficulty and cost of the housing.

[0023] Furthermore, the first housing of this invention has a first annular sealing groove on its edge, and the second housing has a second annular sealing groove on its edge. The first and second annular sealing grooves engage to form an annular sealing cavity. The liquid guiding device also includes an annular sealing ring, which is installed within the annular sealing cavity. This design improves the sealing performance of the housing, preventing air and water leakage that could affect dispensing.

[0024] Furthermore, the first housing of this invention is provided with a first positioning groove, and the second housing is provided with a second positioning groove. The first positioning groove and the second positioning groove engage to form a positioning cavity. The liquid guiding device also includes a positioning block, which is installed inside the positioning cavity and can simultaneously engage with the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove for limiting positioning. This arrangement allows for positioning before the first housing and the second housing are connected, ensuring positional accuracy and assembly quality between them.

[0025] Furthermore, this invention provides a dispensing system based on the aforementioned liquid guiding device, comprising the liquid guiding device, mixing device, and dispensing device. The mixing device includes multiple pure water channels and / or mixing channels, and the dispensing device includes multiple dispensing channels. The inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple pure water channels and / or mixing channels, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the inlets of the multiple dispensing channels. With this configuration, the liquid guiding device replaces a large number of connecting pipes between the mixing device and the dispensing device, achieving liquid transport between the two while improving the integration and compactness of the dispensing system.

[0026] Finally, the washing machine provided by this invention, based on the above-mentioned dispensing system, possesses the technical effects of the above-mentioned dispensing system. Compared with the washing machine before the improvement, the washing machine of this invention has multiple functional modes, while improving the dispensing efficiency of washing liquid and washing water, as well as the space utilization rate inside the washing machine. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the delivery system of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid guiding device of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first housing of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second shell of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0035] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0036] 1. Liquid guiding device; 11. First housing; 111. First guide groove structure; 112. First annular sealing groove; 113. First positioning groove; 12. Second housing; 121. Second guide groove structure; 122. Second annular sealing groove; 123. Second positioning groove; 13. Connecting plate; 131. Connecting hole; 132. First positioning structure; 14. Limiting support rib; 141. Suspension part; 142. Abutment part; 15. Return bend section; 16. Flexible connecting component; 2. Liquid mixing device; 3. Liquid dispensing device. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] As pointed out in the background art, existing dispensing systems suffer from numerous and cluttered pipes, affecting the dispensing efficiency and space utilization of washing machines. This invention provides a liquid guiding device and dispensing system for a washing machine. By integrating various connecting pipes into the liquid guiding device, the device enables long-distance delivery of washing water and detergent while avoiding the chaotic distribution of numerous connecting pipes. This simplifies the internal structure of the dispensing system and the washing machine, improving detergent dispensing efficiency and the internal space utilization of the washing machine.

[0041] For example, in order to meet the diverse needs of users, washing machines are becoming more and more feature-rich, resulting in increasingly complex structures for the dispensing system. At the same time, in order to make the distribution of the dispensing system within the washing machine more reasonable and to improve the liquid storage capacity and mixing effect, some washing machines have adopted a split structure for the dispensing system, which keeps the dispensing port and mixing device away from the drum. This requires the arrangement of a large number of connecting pipes to deliver washing water and washing liquid to the drum according to different task requirements.

[0042] Meanwhile, to facilitate layout and wiring, connecting pipes are usually made of flexible materials, allowing for flexible adjustment of the pipe routing according to the internal structure of the washing machine. However, due to the weak support of flexible materials, a large number of connecting pipes clustered together can cause them to become tangled, and vibrations and collisions can occur during washing machine operation, leading to loosening or damage of the pipes. In addition, the messy distribution of connecting pipes also takes up more space.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the liquid guiding device 1 of this utility model includes a housing, and multiple liquid guiding channels are integrated inside the housing. The number and purpose of the liquid guiding channels can be flexibly set according to functional needs. The inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to an external water source and / or the outlet of the mixing device 2 of the washing machine, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to the washing drum of the washing machine and / or the liquid dispensing device 3 of the washing machine.

[0044] Preferably, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dispensing system of this utility model includes a mixing device 2, a guiding device 1, and a dispensing device 3. The mixing device 2 is installed on the lower side of the drum and includes a storage chamber and a mixing chamber for storing and mixing the washing liquid. The dispensing device 3 is installed on the upper side of the drum and can distribute the washing water and washing liquid to meet different task modes. The guiding device 1 is located between the mixing device 2 and the dispensing device 3 and is fixed vertically on the washing machine body. The guiding device 1 can be constructed as a water box or a water circuit board, etc. Multiple inlets at its inlet end are connected to multiple outlets of the corresponding flow channels on the mixing device 2, and multiple outlets at its outlet end are connected to multiple inlets of the corresponding flow channels on the dispensing device 3.

[0045] With this configuration, the connection to the mixing device 2 and the dispensing device 3 can be achieved simply by using flexible joints or flexible short pipes at both ends of the shell. This greatly reduces the length and number of connecting pipes, avoids the messy distribution of a large number of connecting pipes, and makes the dispensing system and the internal structure of the washing machine more concise and orderly.

[0046] Preferably, the shell and the reinforcing crossbeam (not shown in the figure) are fixedly connected, which can prevent it from shaking during the operation of the washing machine and ensure its installation stability, effectively improving the dispensing efficiency and the space utilization rate inside the washing machine.

[0047] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, the shell and reinforcing beam of this utility model are fixed together by bolts. Specifically, multiple connecting plates 13 are spaced apart along the edge of the shell, extending outward from the edge of the shell. Each connecting plate 13 has a connecting hole 131, and corresponding threaded holes are provided on the reinforcing beam. The two are connected by bolts. By rationally setting the number and position of the connecting plates 13, the stability of the connection between the shell and the housing is improved, without occupying internal space of the shell. Preferably, one connecting plate 13 is provided on each of the two edges of the shell.

[0048] More preferably, a first positioning structure 132 is also provided on the connecting plate 13, and correspondingly, a second positioning structure (not shown in the figure) is provided at a corresponding position on the reinforcing beam. The first positioning structure 132 and the second positioning structure allow for positioning of the housing on the reinforcing beam before fixing it to the reinforcing beam, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the housing and making assembly simpler and faster. The first positioning structure 132 and the second positioning structure are preferably configured as positioning holes.

[0049] Preferably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first limiting structure is provided on the shell, which can cooperate with a second limiting structure on the washing machine body. The limiting structure can be configured in various combinations.

[0050] Preferably, a plurality of horizontally spaced limiting support ribs 14 are provided on the outer wall of the housing near the box body. Each limiting support rib 14 includes a suspension part 141 and an abutment part 142. During assembly, the suspension part 141 is hung on the upper edge of the reinforcing plate, and the abutment part 142 abuts against the side plate of the box body. On the one hand, the housing can be suspended on the reinforcing plate by the limiting support ribs 14 to provide upward support for the housing and reduce the pressure on the screws; on the other hand, the limiting support ribs 14 can also strengthen the side plate of the housing, improving the overall strength of the housing.

[0051] Because the housing will interfere with the damping components of the roller after installation, therefore, Figure 1 As shown, the overall shape of the shell is set as an irregular plate-like structure, with a bend 15 formed in the middle of the plate-like structure to avoid the shock-absorbing components, so that the water channel can bypass the shock-absorbing components.

[0052] In addition to bolts for a rigid connection between the shell and the cabinet, a flexible connecting component 16 is provided. Preferably, the flexible connecting component 16 is a rubber block that can be glued to both the shell and the cabinet at the same time. Combined with the bolted structure, it achieves elastic compression between the two, which helps to reduce the vibration and noise of the washing machine.

[0053] Preferably, such as Figures 4 to 7As shown, the housing is configured as a split structure, including a first housing 11 and a second housing 12 that are detachably and fixedly connected. The first housing 11 has multiple first guide groove structures 111, and the second housing 12 has multiple second guide groove structures 121. The structures and positions of the multiple first guide groove structures 111 and the multiple second guide groove structures 121 correspond to each other, so that multiple liquid guiding channels can be formed after the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are fastened together. The inlet and outlet of the liquid guiding channels are located at both ends of the first guide groove structures 111. This effectively reduces the processing difficulty and cost of the housing while ensuring the liquid guiding function. Preferably, this application uses a cladding process to achieve bonding and sealing between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12.

[0054] Preferably, such as Figures 4 to 7 The first housing 11 has a first annular sealing groove 112 at its edge, and the second housing 12 has a second annular sealing groove 122 at its edge. The first annular sealing groove 112 and the second annular sealing groove 122, when engaged, form an annular sealing cavity. The liquid guiding device 1 also includes an annular sealing ring (not shown in the figure), which is installed within the annular sealing cavity. Exemplarily, during assembly, the annular sealing ring is first pressed into the first sealing groove, and then the second sealing groove is engaged with the first sealing groove, thus pressing the sealing cavity tightly against the annular sealing ring.

[0055] This design improves the airtightness of the casing, preventing air and water leakage that could affect the delivery effect.

[0056] Preferably, the present invention further includes a first positioning groove 113 on the first housing 11 and a second positioning groove 123 on the second housing 12. The first positioning groove 113 and the second positioning groove 123 can be engaged to form a positioning cavity. The liquid guiding device 1 also includes a positioning block. The shape of the positioning block is the same as that of the positioning cavity. During assembly, the positioning block is installed in the positioning cavity, which enables it to simultaneously engage with the first positioning groove 113 and the second positioning groove 123 to fix the relative positions of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, prevent misalignment during connection, and play a positioning role, thereby ensuring the positional accuracy and assembly quality between the two.

[0057] Furthermore, the present invention provides a dispensing system based on the above-mentioned liquid guiding device 1, including the above-mentioned liquid guiding device 1, liquid mixing device 2 and liquid dispensing device 3. The liquid mixing device 2 includes multiple pure water channels and / or mixed liquid channels, and the liquid dispensing device 3 is provided with multiple liquid dispensing channels. The inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple pure water channels and / or mixed liquid channels, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the inlets of the multiple liquid dispensing channels.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the liquid guiding device of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, a residual water drainage channel, a spray channel, a cleansing channel, a condensation channel, and a rinsing channel. Correspondingly, the mixing device 2 and the water distribution device are also provided with corresponding and connected channels, thereby meeting the water supply and liquid supply needs of the washing machine in different modes.

[0059] Finally, the washing machine provided by this invention, based on the above-mentioned dispensing system, possesses the technical effects of the above-mentioned dispensing system. Compared with the washing machine before the improvement, the washing machine of this invention has multiple functional modes, improves the dispensing efficiency of washing liquid and washing water, as well as the space utilization rate inside the washing machine, and avoids positional interference between various components.

[0060] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A liquid guiding device (1) for a washing machine, characterized in that, The liquid guiding device (1) includes a housing, and the housing is provided with multiple liquid guiding channels. The inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to an external water source and / or the outlet of the mixing device (2) of the washing machine, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are connected to the washing drum of the washing machine and / or the liquid dispensing device (3) of the washing machine.

2. The liquid guiding device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a plurality of connecting plates (13), which are spaced apart on the edge of the housing. The connecting plates (13) are provided with connecting holes (131) so that the connecting plates (13) can be fixedly connected to the casing of the washing machine by fasteners.

3. The liquid guiding device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting plate (13) is also provided with a first positioning structure (132), which can be positioned and cooperated with the second positioning structure on the box.

4. The liquid guiding device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a first limiting structure, which can cooperate with a second limiting structure on the washing machine body for limiting.

5. The liquid guiding device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first limiting structure is configured as a limiting support rib (14), which is disposed on the outer wall of the housing near the box body. The limiting support rib (14) includes a suspension part (141) and an abutment part (142). The suspension part (141) is suspended on the reinforcing plate of the box body, and the abutment part (142) abuts against the inner side wall of the box body.

6. The liquid guiding device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The housing also includes a bend (15) for avoiding other components inside the washing machine housing; and / or The liquid guiding device (1) further includes a flexible connecting member (16), which connects the housing and the box body; and / or The housing includes a first housing (11) and a second housing (12) that are detachably and fixedly connected. The inner wall of the first housing (11) is provided with a plurality of first guide groove structures (111), and the inner wall of the second housing (12) is provided with a plurality of second guide groove structures (121). The first guide groove structures (111) and the second guide groove structures (121) form a plurality of liquid flow channels after the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) are fastened together.

7. The liquid guiding device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first housing (11) has a first annular sealing groove (112) on its edge, and the second housing (12) has a second annular sealing groove (122) on its edge. The first annular sealing groove (112) and the second annular sealing groove (122) are engaged to form an annular sealing cavity. The liquid guiding device (1) also includes an annular sealing ring, which is installed in the annular sealing cavity.

8. The liquid guiding device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first housing (11) is also provided with a first positioning groove (113), and the second housing (12) is also provided with a second positioning groove (123). The first positioning groove (113) and the second positioning groove (123) are engaged to form a positioning cavity. The liquid guiding device (1) also includes a positioning block. The positioning block is installed in the positioning cavity and can simultaneously limit the engagement with the first positioning groove (113) and the second positioning groove (123).

9. A delivery system, characterized in that, The dispensing system includes a liquid guiding device (1), a liquid mixing device (2), and a liquid dispensing device (3) as described in any one of claims 1 to 8. The liquid mixing device (2) includes multiple pure water channels and / or liquid mixing channels. The liquid dispensing device (3) is provided with multiple liquid dispensing channels. The inlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple pure water channels and / or the liquid mixing channels, and the outlets of the multiple liquid guiding channels are respectively connected to the inlets of the multiple liquid dispensing channels.

10. A washing machine, characterized in that, The washing machine includes the dispensing system as described in claim 9.

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