A detergent dispenser and a laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a detergent feeding device and a clothes processing device. The detergent feeding device comprises a detergent box, a distributor box, and at least one guide rail assembly. The distributor box comprises a first box wall and a first connecting assembly arranged on the first box wall. The guide rail assembly comprises a guide rail body and a second connecting assembly arranged on the guide rail body. The first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly are detachably connected. The detergent feeding device of the application is detachably connected by the structure of the guide rail assembly (the second connecting assembly) and the structure of the distributor box (the first connecting assembly). The connection can be achieved without screws or welding, and the connection is convenient for manual assembly. In addition, when the guide rail assembly needs to be replaced, the guide rail assembly can be easily detached from the distributor box, and the detachment is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a detergent dispensing device and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, rollers are installed on the dispenser box, and the dispenser box is pulled out by the rolling action of the rollers and the sliding groove of the detergent box. It is hoped that the rolling action of the rollers and the sliding groove will reduce friction and improve the smoothness of the dispenser box pulling out. However, in actual use, when the dispenser is subjected to a force other than pulling out, the axial side of the roller is easily squeezed against the groove wall, which can increase friction and cause the pulling out to become stuck. In addition, the assembly of the rollers and the dispenser box is relatively complicated. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the embodiments of this application aim to provide a detergent dispensing device and a garment processing equipment, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the dispenser box and the ease of assembly.

[0004] This application provides a detergent dispensing device, including: Detergent dispenser; A dispenser box for containing detergent, the dispenser box including a first box wall and a first connecting assembly disposed on the first box wall; At least one guide rail assembly includes a guide rail body and a second connecting component disposed on the guide rail body, wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are detachably connected.

[0005] In some implementations, the guide rail body and the second connecting component are an integral structure; and / or, the first box wall and the first connecting component are an integral structure.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first box wall and the guide rail body are arranged along a first direction, the first connecting component includes a insert, the insert and the first box wall are formed with a first gap space along the first direction, and the second connecting component includes a plug-in mating part, the plug-in mating part is inserted between the insert and the first box wall.

[0007] In some implementations, one end of the insert along the pull-out direction is connected to the first box wall, and the other end is a free end. The insertion mating part is inserted into the first gap space from the gap between the free end of the insert and the first box wall.

[0008] In some embodiments, the two opposite ends of the plug-in mating part along the second direction are connected to the guide rail body, and the insert engages with the guide rail body stop in the second direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the pull-out direction of the dispenser box relative to the detergent box are perpendicular to each other.

[0009] In some implementations, the first box wall and the guide rail body are arranged along a first direction, the first connecting assembly includes a positioning post connected to the first box wall, the positioning post extending along the first direction, the second connecting assembly includes a connecting arm, the connecting arm being capable of elastic deformation at least in the first direction, the connecting arm being provided with a positioning hole, and the positioning post passing through the positioning hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the end face of the positioning post away from the first box wall is provided with a guide slope, the guide slope being at least partially located in the positioning hole, along the insertion direction of the guide rail body into the first connecting assembly, and the guide slope extending obliquely away from the first box wall.

[0011] In some implementations, the dispenser box further includes at least one reinforcing rib connecting the outer peripheral surface of the positioning post and the first box wall.

[0012] In some implementations, the guide rail body has a hollow area, the connecting arm is disposed in the hollow area, a portion of the connecting arm arches outward toward the direction away from the first box wall to form a curved structure, and the positioning hole is disposed in the curved structure.

[0013] In some embodiments, the guide rail assembly includes a multi-stage guide rail that slides in sequence, the multi-stage guide rail including at least a first guide rail and a second guide rail, the first guide rail and the detergent box being separate structures, and the first guide rail being fixed to the detergent box; The second guide rail includes the guide rail body and the second connecting assembly; The guide rail assembly is used to connect the detergent box and the dispenser box, and enables the dispenser box to be pulled out relative to the detergent box.

[0014] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser has a slot that extends along the pull-out direction, and the first guide rail is inserted into the slot along the pull-out direction and engages with the slot to prevent rotation.

[0015] In some embodiments, the detergent dispenser has an interconnected receiving cavity and a pull-out opening. The detergent dispenser includes a first sidewall facing the pull-out opening, and the dispenser box is pull-outably disposed in the receiving cavity. The first box wall is provided with a through hole, and a columnar structure is formed at one end of the first guide rail away from the pull-out opening. The columnar structure is inserted into and fixed to the through hole along the pull-out direction.

[0016] In some implementations, the multi-level guide rail further includes a third guide rail, which slidably connects the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

[0017] In some embodiments, the detergent dispensing device further includes a first magnetic structure and a second magnetic structure, the first magnetic structure being disposed in the detergent container and the second magnetic structure being disposed in the dispenser container, wherein the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure magnetically engage at least when the dispenser container moves to its limit position in the pushing direction.

[0018] This application provides a garment processing device, including: cylindrical assembly; And the detergent dispensing device described in any embodiment of this application, wherein the detergent dispensing device is used to provide detergent to the drum assembly.

[0019] In the detergent dispensing device of this application embodiment, the guide rail assembly (second connecting assembly) and the dispenser box (first connecting assembly) are detachably connected, eliminating the need for screws, welding, etc., and facilitating manual assembly. Furthermore, when the guide rail assembly needs replacement, it is easy to remove it from the dispenser box, making disassembly convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a detergent dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partially exploded diagram of the structure shown. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a guide rail assembly according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 For sealing rings, connectors and Figure 3 An exploded view of the structure shown; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the guide rail assembly from another perspective; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the first box wall and the second guide rail according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 8 For along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view at position AA in the middle; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second guide rail according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the first box wall, insert, and positioning post according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a detergent dispenser according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1000. Detergent dispensing device; 10. Detergent box; 10a. Receiving cavity; 10b. Pull-out opening; 11. Second side wall; 11a. Slot; 111. Stop plate; 12. First side wall; 121. Surrounding rib; 12a. Through hole; 12b. Limiting groove; 13. Box cover; 14. Bottom wall; 20. Dispenser box; 21. First box wall; 22. Insert plate; 23. Positioning post; 23a. Guide slope; 24. Reinforcing rib; 20a. First interval space; 25. Connecting piece; 30. Guide rail assembly; 31. First guide rail; 311. Columnar structure; 32. Second guide rail; 321. Guide rail body; 321a. Hollowed-out area; 322. Insertion mating part; 323. Connecting arm; 323a. Positioning hole; 33. Third guide rail; 40. Sealing ring; 50. Connecting piece. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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 merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0023] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this utility model will not be described separately.

[0024] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] This application provides a detergent dispensing device 1000. The detergent dispensing device 1000 is used in clothing processing equipment.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The detergent dispensing device 1000 includes a dispenser box 20 and a detergent box 10.

[0028] For example, the dispenser box 20 can be pulled out relative to the detergent box 10.

[0029] It should be noted that the pulling direction includes both the pulling out direction and the pushing in direction, and the pulling out direction and the pushing in direction are parallel and opposite. In some embodiments, the pulling direction can be the front-to-back direction of the garment handling device.

[0030] Dispenser box 20 is used to hold detergent. Detergent box 10 is used to provide mounting support for dispenser box 20, and detergent box 10 can also be used to provide water path to dissolve detergent.

[0031] The type of detergent is not limited. It can be in liquid form, such as laundry detergent, disinfectant, perfume, fabric softener, etc., or it can be granular laundry powder, laundry pods, etc. There are no restrictions here.

[0032] This application also provides a garment processing device, including a drum assembly and a detergent dispensing device 1000 according to any embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing device 1000 being used to provide detergent to the drum assembly.

[0033] The structure of the garment processing equipment is not limited. For example, it can be a vertical shaft type (the axis of the drum assembly is roughly vertical) or a roller type (the axis of the drum assembly is roughly horizontal).

[0034] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 The detergent dispenser 10 has a receiving cavity 10a and a pull-out opening 10b that are in communication with each other. The dispenser box 20 is removably disposed in the receiving cavity 10a and can be pulled out or pushed in through the pull-out opening 10b. Here, pulling out may be a part of the dispenser box 20 being pulled out from the pull-out opening 10b for the user to add detergent.

[0035] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 10a (the upper surface of the bottom wall 14) is used to guide the liquid flowing into the detergent dispenser 10 to the bottom edge of the pull-out port 10b, so that at least part of the liquid is discharged from the bottom edge of the pull-out port 10b, i.e., from the front edge of the bottom wall 14. That is, the pull-out port 10b also functions as a water outlet. In this embodiment, the clothes handling device is a vertical shaft type clothes handling device, such as a top-loading washing machine. An opening for loading clothes is formed on the top side of the drum assembly, and the pull-out port 10b is located above the opening. The liquid coming out of the pull-out port 10b can directly flow from the drum assembly below the pull-out port 10b.

[0036] In other embodiments, the detergent dispenser 10 is further provided with a mixing tank and a liquid outlet. The mixing tank is located below the dispenser box 20, and the liquid outlet is located on the bottom wall 14 of the mixing tank. Liquid in the detergent dispenser 10 is discharged from the liquid outlet and flows through a pipeline to the drum assembly. In this embodiment, the garment processing device is a drum-type garment processing device.

[0037] In some other embodiments not shown, the dispenser box 20 and the detergent box 10 are arranged approximately side by side along the pull-out direction, and the detergent box 10 may not have the aforementioned receiving cavity 10a, that is, the dispenser box 20 does not need to be fully pushed into the detergent box 10.

[0038] The embodiments and accompanying drawings of this application are described using an example where the detergent box 10 has a receptacle 10a and a pull-out opening 10b that are interconnected, and the dispenser box 20 is retractably disposed in the receptacle 10a.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14The detergent dispenser 10 includes a first sidewall 12 facing the pull-out opening 10b. The detergent dispenser 10 also includes two second sidewalls 11, spaced apart along the left-right direction of the garment handling device. The detergent dispenser 10 further includes a lid 13 and a bottom wall 14, spaced apart along the height direction. In some embodiments, the lid 13, bottom wall 14, first sidewall 12, and two second sidewalls 11 enclose the aforementioned receiving cavity 10a.

[0040] Please see Figure 3 The detergent dispensing device 1000 also includes at least one guide rail assembly 30.

[0041] For example, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 11 The dispenser box 20 includes a first box wall 21 and a first connecting component disposed on the first box wall 21. It should be noted that the first box wall 21 may be the left box wall, the right box wall, the top box wall, or the bottom box wall of the dispenser box 20.

[0042] For example, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The guide rail assembly 30 includes a guide rail body 321 and a second connecting component disposed on the guide rail body 321. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are detachably connected. That is, the structure of the guide rail assembly 30 (the second connecting component) and the structure of the dispenser box 20 (the first connecting component) are detachably connected, eliminating the need for screws, welding, etc., and facilitating manual assembly. Furthermore, when the guide rail assembly 30 needs to be replaced, it is easy to remove it from the dispenser box 20, making disassembly convenient.

[0043] In some embodiments, the guide rail assembly 30 includes a slidingly fitted multi-stage guide rail; please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 3 to 5 The aforementioned multi-stage guide rail includes at least a first guide rail 31 and a second guide rail 32. That is to say, the guide rail assembly 30 has at least two stages.

[0044] The first guide rail 31 and the detergent dispenser 10 are separate components, with the first guide rail 31 fixed to the detergent dispenser 10. That is, the first guide rail 31 and the detergent dispenser 10 are two independent components connected together, and there is no relative movement between them.

[0045] The second guide rail 32 includes the aforementioned guide rail body 321 and the second connecting assembly. That is, the second guide rail 32 and the dispenser box 20 are separate structures, and the second guide rail 32 is fixed to the dispenser box 20. In other words, the second guide rail 32 and the dispenser box 20 are two independent components connected together, with no relative movement between them.

[0046] It should be noted that, in the first guide rail 31 and the second guide rail 32, the cross-sectional dimension of the first guide rail 31 perpendicular to the pulling direction may be larger than that of the second guide rail 32 perpendicular to the pulling direction, or the cross-sectional dimension of the first guide rail 31 perpendicular to the pulling direction may be smaller than that of the second guide rail 32 perpendicular to the pulling direction.

[0047] The aforementioned guide rail assembly 30 can be manufactured and assembled as a single component, facilitating mass production and reducing manufacturing requirements for the detergent dispenser 10 and dispenser box 20. Furthermore, the guide rail assembly 30 guides the pull-out movement of the dispenser box 20. The fitting precision between the guide rails of the guide rail assembly 30 determines the movement accuracy and smoothness of the dispenser box 20. Manufacturing the guide rail assembly 30 as an independent component allows for better control over its manufacturing and assembly precision.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first box wall 21 and the guide rail body 321 are arranged along a first direction. Alternatively, the first box wall 21 and the second guide rail 32 are also arranged along the first direction.

[0049] The first direction is perpendicular to the pull-out direction. This first direction can be the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment or the height direction of the garment processing equipment.

[0050] When the first direction is left-right, the second guide rail 32 can be located on the left or right side of the dispenser box 20. When the first direction is height, the second guide rail 32 can be located on the top or bottom side of the dispenser box 20.

[0051] The number of guide rail assemblies 30 can be one, two, or more.

[0052] In this embodiment, when the dispenser box 20 moves to its limit position along the pushing direction (this limit position can be understood as the position of the dispenser box 20 when the detergent dispensing device can supply liquid to the drum assembly), the guide rail assembly 30 can be located below the dispenser box 20, or on the left and / or right side of the dispenser box 20. For example, in some embodiments, there are at least two guide rail assemblies 30, and the dispenser box 20 is provided with guide rail assemblies 30 on the left and right sides of the garment handling device. In this embodiment, there are two first box walls 21, which are spaced apart along the left and right directions. Each first box wall 21 is connected to at least one second guide rail 32. This helps to maintain the force balance and smoothness of the dispenser box 20 at both ends in the first direction during the pulling process.

[0053] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of guide rail assemblies 30 may be one.

[0054] In some embodiments, the guide rail body 321 and the second connecting assembly are integral plastic structures. This improves the connection reliability between the guide rail body 321 and the second connecting assembly and also eliminates the need for assembly.

[0055] The material of the guide rail is not limited.

[0056] In some embodiments, a single guide rail is a one-piece plastic structure; that is, the first guide rail 31 described above can be a one-piece plastic structure. The second guide rail 32 can be a one-piece plastic structure, and the third guide rail 33 described below can also be a one-piece plastic structure.

[0057] The guide rail can be a one-piece plastic structure obtained by single-color injection molding, multi-color injection molding, or compression molding. This allows the guide rail to have good structural strength, and the raw materials are inexpensive, which helps reduce costs. Furthermore, the plastic does not corrode even when in contact with water, allowing for long-term use.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, the guide rail can also be made of composite materials, metal materials, etc.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first box wall 21 and the first connecting assembly are a single, integral structure. For example, it can be a single, integral plastic structure. In this embodiment, the integral structure helps to improve the structural strength of the first box wall 21 and the first connecting assembly, and eliminates the assembly process.

[0060] In some embodiments, adjacent guide rails are in direct contact and friction is generated at the point of contact. This means that rolling elements are not required between adjacent guide rails, which simplifies the structure and reduces costs. Of course, in other embodiments, rolling elements, such as balls or rollers, can be provided between adjacent guide rails.

[0061] The guide rail assembly 30 can have two, three, or even more stages.

[0062] In an embodiment where the guide rail assembly 30 has two levels, the two levels of guide rails are a first guide rail 31 and a second guide rail 32. In this embodiment, the first guide rail 31 may be nested inside the second guide rail 32. In this case, the second guide rail 32 can be referred to as the large guide rail, and the first guide rail 31 can be referred to as the small guide rail. Alternatively, the second guide rail 32 may be nested inside the first guide rail 31. In this case, the first guide rail 31 can be referred to as the large guide rail, and the second guide rail 32 can be referred to as the small guide rail.

[0063] In other embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 5The guide rail assembly 30 also includes a third guide rail 33, which slidably connects the first guide rail 31 and the second guide rail 32. In this embodiment, the guide rail assembly 30 has three levels, with the third guide rail 33 nested between the first guide rail 31 and the second guide rail 32; the third guide rail 33 can be referred to as the middle guide rail. The third guide rail 33 can slide relative to the first guide rail 31 in the pull-out direction, and the second guide rail 32 can slide relative to the third guide rail 33 in the pull-out direction. The three-level guide rail allows the dispenser box 20 to have a larger pull-out stroke, which is beneficial for pulling the dispenser box 20 out a greater distance, making it easier for the user to add detergent to the dispenser box 20.

[0064] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The first connecting assembly includes a insert 22, and the insert 22 and the first box wall 21 form a first gap space 20a along a first direction. The second connecting assembly includes a plug-in mating part 322. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 8 The insertion mating part 322 is inserted between the insert 22 and the first box wall 21. In this way, the insert 22 and the first box wall 21 limit the insertion mating part 322 in a bidirectional manner in the first direction. Thus, the second guide rail 32 is basically unable to move in the first direction toward the first box wall 21, and it is also basically unable to move in the first direction away from the first box wall 21.

[0065] In some embodiments, the insert 22 has a free end and a connecting end; see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 11 The first connecting component includes a connecting piece 25, which connects the first box wall 21 and the connecting end, such that the insert 22 and the connecting piece 25 are generally L-shaped. The insertion mating part 322 is inserted into the first gap space 20a from the gap between the free end of the insert 22 and the first box wall 21.

[0066] The free end and the connecting end can be arranged along the pull-out direction or along a second direction.

[0067] Among them, the first direction, the second direction, and the pull-out direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0068] In some embodiments, one end of the insert 22 along the pull-out direction is connected to the first box wall 21, for example, via the connecting piece 25 described above. The other end of the insert 22 is a free end, and the insertion fitting part 322 is inserted into the first gap space 20a from the gap between the free end of the insert 22 and the first box wall 21. That is, the free end and the connecting end of the insert 22 are arranged along the pull-out direction, and the dispenser box 20 has a relatively long dimension in the pull-out direction, providing sufficient space to accommodate the insert 22. During assembly, the second guide rail slides relative to the dispenser box along the pull-out direction, so that the insertion fitting part 322 is inserted into the first gap space 20a along the pull-out direction.

[0069] It should be noted that the insertion mating part 322 can be inserted into the first space 20a in the withdrawal direction or in the push-in direction.

[0070] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The two opposite ends of the insertion mating part 322 along the second direction are connected to the guide rail body 321. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The insert 22 engages with the guide rail body 321 in the second direction. Since both ends of the insert 322 are connected to the guide rail body 321, the insert 322 does not form a cantilever structure, which helps to improve the structural strength of the insert 322. In addition, since the guide rail body 321 limits the insert 22 in the second direction, there is basically no relative movement between the insert 22 and the guide rail body 321 in the second direction. In this way, the second guide rail 32 and the dispenser box 20 can be fixed in the second direction.

[0071] The specific structural shape of the mating part 322 is not limited; for example, it can be in the form of a sheet or a strip, etc., and there is no limitation here.

[0072] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The first connecting assembly includes a positioning post 23 connected to the first box wall 21, the positioning post 23 extending along a first direction. (See also...) Figure 9 and Figure 10 The second connecting component includes a connecting arm 323, which is capable of elastic deformation at least in the first direction. The connecting arm 323 is provided with a positioning hole 323a, and a positioning post 23 passes through the positioning hole 323a. When the positioning post 23 is inserted into the positioning hole 323a, the cooperation between the positioning hole 323a and the positioning post 23 helps to achieve limiting in any direction perpendicular to the first direction, which helps to reduce the probability of the second guide rail 32 and the distributor box 20 disengaging in any direction perpendicular to the first direction, and improves the connection reliability between the two.

[0073] Specifically, during assembly, when the insertion mating part 322 is aligned with the space between the free end of the insert 22 and the first box wall 21, the positioning post 23 abuts against the side of the connecting arm 323 facing the first box wall 21. As the insertion mating part 322 is gradually inserted into the first gap space 20a, the positioning post 23 forces the connecting arm 323 to undergo elastic deformation in the direction away from the first box wall 21. When the positioning hole 323a is aligned with the positioning post 23, the connecting arm 323 returns to its original position towards the first box wall 21 under its own elastic force, and the positioning post 23 is inserted into the positioning hole 323a. At this time, the second guide rail 32 and the distributor box 20 are inserted into place, completing the detachable connection between the two.

[0074] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 The end face of the positioning post 23 away from the first box wall 21 is provided with a guide slope 23a. The guide slope 23a is at least partially located in the positioning hole 323a, extending obliquely away from the first box wall 21 along the insertion direction of the guide rail body 321 into the first connecting component (which can also be understood as the direction in which the second guide rail 32 is inserted into the first gap space 20a). During assembly, the guide slope 23a abuts against the connecting arm 323. As the insertion mating part 322 is gradually inserted into the first gap space 20a, the guide slope 23a pushes the connecting arm 323 to undergo elastic deformation in the direction away from the first box wall 21. The guide slope 23a facilitates the relative sliding of the connecting arm 323 and the positioning post 23 during the assembly process.

[0075] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 The dispenser box 20 also includes at least one reinforcing rib 24, which connects the outer peripheral surface of the positioning post 23 to the first box wall 21. The reinforcing rib 24 helps to improve the structural strength and shear resistance of the positioning post 23, reducing the probability of the positioning post 23 breaking.

[0076] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The guide rail body 321 has a hollow area 321a, and the connecting arm 323 is disposed in the hollow area 321a. A portion of the connecting arm 323 arches outward in a direction away from the first box wall 21 to form a curved structure, and the positioning hole 323a is disposed in the curved structure. The curved structure helps to enhance the elasticity of the connecting arm 323 and facilitates its elastic deformation under the compression of the positioning post 23.

[0077] In some embodiments, the detergent dispensing device 1000 further includes a first magnetic structure and a second magnetic structure. The first magnetic structure is disposed in the detergent container 10, and the second magnetic structure is disposed in the dispenser container 20. The first and second magnetic structures magnetically engage, at least when the dispenser container 20 is moved to its limit position in the pushing direction. Magnetic engagement refers to the generation of a magnetic force.

[0078] The location reference of the second magnetic structure Figure 2 The location of arrow A in the diagram.

[0079] It should be noted that in the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure, one of them can be a permanent magnet and the other can be a ferromagnetic component; or both can be permanent magnets.

[0080] When the dispenser box 20 is pushed in, as the second magnetic structure moves into the magnetic field range along with the dispenser box 20, the first and second magnetic structures generate a magnetic attraction. Based on this magnetic attraction, the dispenser box 20 can automatically move to the installed position. Thus, the user only needs to apply a small force to push the dispenser box 20 into the receiving cavity, and the first magnetic structure attracts and fixes the second magnetic structure. This helps to stabilize the dispenser box 20 in the installed position, preventing it from automatically exiting the receiving cavity and reducing the chance of the dispenser box 20 not moving into place or rebounding outward.

[0081] In some implementations, the first magnetic structure is encased in plastic; and / or, the second magnetic structure is encased in plastic. In this way, the first and second magnetic structures are not exposed to the external environment, do not come into contact with liquids, and are less prone to rusting, thus reducing the likelihood of magnetic attenuation due to rusting.

[0082] The aforementioned first magnetic structure / second magnetic structure being encapsulated in plastic refers to the plastic surrounding the first magnetic structure / second magnetic structure. For example, the first magnetic structure / second magnetic structure is placed in a mold, molten plastic is injected into the mold, and after the mold is opened, the plastic encapsulates the first magnetic structure / second magnetic structure.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first magnetic structure can be placed into the mold of the detergent box 10 during injection molding, and after injection molding, the first magnetic structure and the detergent box 10 become an integral structure.

[0084] In some embodiments, the second magnetic structure can be placed into the mold of the dispenser box 20 during injection molding, and after injection molding, the second magnetic structure and the dispenser box 20 become an integral structure.

[0085] Alternatively, the first magnetic structure can be wrapped with plastic before being connected to the detergent dispenser 10 by bonding, welding, or other methods. Similarly, the second magnetic structure can be wrapped with plastic before being connected to the dispenser dispenser 20 by bonding, welding, or other methods.

[0086] With the dispenser box 20 pushed into place, the relative positions of the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure are not limited. For example, they can be arranged in the front-back direction, the left-right direction, or the front-back direction.

[0087] Specifically, one or more of the following configurations can be used: A first magnetic structure is disposed on the second sidewall 11 on the left side of the detergent dispenser 10, and a second magnetic structure is disposed on the left end face of the dispenser box 20. A first magnetic structure is disposed on the second sidewall 11 on the right side of the detergent dispenser 10, and a second magnetic structure is disposed on the right end face of the dispenser box 20. A first magnetic structure is disposed on the first sidewall 12 of the detergent dispenser 10, and a second magnetic structure is disposed on the rear end face of the dispenser box 20. A first magnetic structure is disposed on the lid 13 of the detergent dispenser 10, and a second magnetic structure is disposed on the upper surface of the dispenser box 20. A first magnetic structure is disposed on the bottom wall 14 of the detergent dispenser 10, and a second magnetic structure is disposed on the lower surface of the dispenser box 20.

[0088] For example, in some embodiments, a first magnetic structure is disposed on the side wall of the detergent dispenser 10 along the pull-out direction and away from the pull-out opening (i.e., the first side wall 12), and a second magnetic structure is disposed on the side of the dispenser dispenser 20 along the pull-out direction and facing the side wall. The first and second magnetic structures are arranged opposite each other along the pull-out direction and magnetically engage. In this way, the magnetic attraction force is approximately parallel to the pull-out direction, which can better hold the dispenser dispenser 20 in the pull-out direction.

[0089] Please see Figures 3 to 5 The first guide rail 31 has a columnar structure 311 formed at one end in the pull-out direction and away from the pull-out opening 10b. The first sidewall 12 has a through hole 12a. The columnar structure 311 is inserted into and fixed in the through hole 12a along the pull-out direction. During assembly, the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the detergent box 10 in the push-in direction, and the columnar structure 311 is inserted into the through hole 12a. Then, the columnar structure 311 is fixed in the through hole 12a.

[0090] In this embodiment, a columnar structure 311 is inserted into the through hole 12a. The insertion direction of the columnar structure 311 is consistent with the direction in which the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the detergent box 10. This makes assembly convenient and also facilitates fixing the columnar structure 311 into the through hole 12a from the outside of the detergent box 10.

[0091] The columnar structure 311 can be fixed to the through hole 12a in any way. For example, it can be fixed by non-removable connection methods such as fusion welding, ultrasonic welding, or bonding, or it can be fixed by removable connection methods such as screw connection.

[0092] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The detergent dispensing device 1000 includes a connector 50 that connects the first sidewall 12 and the columnar structure 311. The connector 50 may be, for example, a screw.

[0093] During assembly, the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the detergent dispenser 10 in the pushing direction, and the columnar structure 311 is inserted into the through hole 12a. Then, the connector 50 is fixed to the columnar structure 311 from the outside of the detergent dispenser 10, thus fixing the columnar structure 311 to the detergent dispenser 10 and achieving a fixed connection. When disassembly is required, the connector 50 is removed from the outside of the detergent dispenser 10, and the first guide rail 31 can be pulled out. Therefore, both installation and disassembly are relatively convenient.

[0094] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The detergent dispensing device 1000 also includes a sealing ring 40, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the columnar structure 311 and sandwiched between the first sidewall 12 and the first guide rail 31 along the pulling direction. The sealing ring 40 helps to improve the sealing performance of the mating joint between the columnar structure 311 and the through hole 12a, reducing the possibility of liquid leakage from the through hole 12a to the outside of the detergent box 10.

[0095] In some embodiments, a countersunk hole is provided on the inner surface of the first sidewall 12, which communicates with the through hole 12a, and the sealing ring 40 is accommodated in the countersunk hole. The countersunk hole is beneficial for limiting the position of the sealing ring 40.

[0096] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 The detergent box 10 has a slot 11a, which extends along the pull-out direction, and the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the slot 11a.

[0097] The slot 11a is used to limit the first guide rail 31 and prevent the first guide rail 31 from rotating in the slot 11a. Thus, when the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the slot 11a and before the connector 50 connects to the columnar structure 311, the first guide rail 31 has basically only the degree of freedom of movement in the pull-out direction in the slot 11a.

[0098] During assembly, the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the slot 11a in the pushing direction until the columnar structure 311 is inserted into the through hole 12a. Then, the columnar structure 311 and the first side wall 12 are connected by the connector 50. In this way, the movement of the first guide rail 31 in the pulling direction is restricted by the connector 50. At this time, the first guide rail 31 has no degree of freedom in any direction, thus fixing the first guide rail 31. In this way, the first guide rail 31 can be reliably fixed by the cooperation of the slot 11a and the connector 50. The structure is simple and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0099] It should be noted that if the first guide rail 31 is disposed on the second side wall 11, then the slot 11a is formed on the second side wall 11. If the second guide rail 32 is disposed on the bottom wall 14, then the slot 11a is formed on the bottom wall 14.

[0100] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 The first sidewall 12 forms a limiting groove 12b, and the end of the first guide rail 31 away from the pull-out opening 10b is inserted into the limiting groove 12b. Since the first guide rail 31 is a long strip structure, the insertion stroke of the first guide rail 31 is relatively long during assembly. When the end of the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the limiting groove 12b, the limiting groove 12b plays a guiding and limiting role for the first guide rail 31, which is conducive to aligning the columnar structure 311 with the through hole 12a and inserting it into the through hole 12a.

[0101] The method of forming the limiting groove 12b is not limited; for example, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 13 and Figure 14 A reinforcing rib 121 is formed on the inner surface of the first sidewall 12, and the reinforcing rib 121 and the second sidewall 11 form a limiting groove 12b.

[0102] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 The detergent dispenser 10 has a stop piece 111 located at one end of the slot 11a near the pull-out opening 10b. When the first guide rail 31 is inserted, the stop piece 111 is located on the side of the first guide rail 31 near the pull-out opening 10b, and is used to stop the first guide rail 31 in the pull-out direction. In this way, the first guide rail 31 can be prevented from dislodging from the slot 11a in the pull-out direction.

[0103] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes a specific embodiment of the detergent dispensing device 1000 of this application.

[0104] The detergent dispenser 10 has a pull-out opening 10b on the front side facing the garment handling equipment, and the dispenser box 20 can be pulled out and moved in the front-to-back direction within the detergent dispenser 10. The pull-out opening 10b faces the internal space of the garment handling equipment, and the liquid in the detergent dispenser 10 flows from the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 10a through the pull-out opening 10b to the drum assembly.

[0105] The dispenser box 20 is provided with guide rail assemblies 30 on both sides of the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment, and is slidably connected to the detergent box 10 through the guide rail assemblies 30.

[0106] The guide rail assembly 30 includes three guide rails: a first guide rail 31, a third guide rail 33, and a second guide rail 32. The third guide rail 33 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 31 and the second guide rail 32.

[0107] The first guide rail 31 is the large guide rail, the second guide rail 32 is the medium guide rail, and the third guide rail 33 is the small guide rail.

[0108] The dispenser box 20 has first box walls 21 on both its left and right sides. The rear end of the insert 22 is a free end. The assembly process of the dispenser box 20 and the second guide rail 32 is as follows: bring the second guide rail 32 close to the first box wall 21, push the second guide rail 32 from back to front, so that the limiting part is engaged in the first interval space 20a, until the positioning post 23 is inserted into the positioning hole 323a, thus completing the assembly of the dispenser box 20 and the second guide rail 32.

[0109] During assembly, a sealing ring 40 is fitted onto the columnar structure 311, and the first guide rail 31 is inserted into the slot 11a from front to back, ensuring that the columnar structure 311 is inserted into the through hole 12a. The columnar structure 311 is then fixed from the outside of the detergent box 10 using a connector 50, thus installing the first guide rail 31. The first guide rails 31 on both the left and right sides are installed in the same manner.

[0110] Next, insert the third guide rail 33 into the first guide rail 31 from front to back to complete the installation of the third guide rail 33. Complete the installation of the third guide rail 33 on the left and right sides in the same way.

[0111] The pre-assembled unit consisting of dispenser box 20 and second guide rail 32 is inserted from front to back into receiving cavity 10a through pull-out port 10b. The second guide rail 32 is aligned with the third guide rail 33 and inserted into the third guide rail 33. In this way, detergent dispensing device 1000 is assembled.

[0112] It should be noted that when the guide rail assembly 30 adopts a two-level guide rail, the aforementioned third guide rail 33 can be omitted, and the second guide rail 32 can be inserted into the first guide rail.

[0113] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0114] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A detergent dispensing device, characterized in that, include: Detergent dispenser; A dispenser box for containing detergent, the dispenser box including a first box wall and a first connecting assembly disposed on the first box wall; At least one guide rail assembly includes a guide rail body and a second connecting component disposed on the guide rail body, wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are detachably connected.

2. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide rail body and the second connecting component are an integral plastic structure; and / or, the first box wall and the first connecting component are an integral structure.

3. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first box wall and the guide rail body are arranged along a first direction. The first connecting component includes a insert, and the insert and the first box wall form a first gap space along the first direction. The second connecting component includes a plug-in mating part, which is inserted between the insert and the first box wall.

4. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the insert is connected to the first box wall along the pull-out direction, and the other end is a free end. The insertion mating part is inserted into the first gap space from the gap between the free end of the insert and the first box wall.

5. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two ends of the plug-in mating part along the second direction are connected to the guide rail body, and the insert is stopped by the guide rail body in the second direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the pull-out direction of the dispenser box relative to the detergent box are perpendicular to each other.

6. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first box wall and the guide rail body are arranged along a first direction. The first connecting component includes a positioning post connected to the first box wall and the positioning post extends along the first direction. The second connecting component includes a connecting arm that can elastically deform at least in the first direction. The connecting arm is provided with a positioning hole and the positioning post passes through the positioning hole.

7. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end face of the positioning post away from the first box wall is provided with a guide slope. The guide slope is at least partially located in the positioning hole and extends obliquely away from the first box wall along the insertion direction of the guide rail body into the first connecting assembly.

8. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The dispenser box also includes at least one reinforcing rib, which connects the outer peripheral surface of the positioning post and the first box wall.

9. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guide rail body has a hollow area, the connecting arm is disposed in the hollow area, and a part of the connecting arm arches out in a direction away from the first box wall to form a curved structure, and the positioning hole is disposed in the curved structure.

10. The detergent dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The guide rail assembly includes a multi-level guide rail that slides in sequence. The multi-level guide rail includes at least a first guide rail and a second guide rail. The first guide rail and the detergent box are separate structures, and the first guide rail is fixed to the detergent box. The second guide rail includes the guide rail body and the second connecting assembly; The guide rail assembly is used to connect the detergent dispenser and the dispenser box, and enables the dispenser box to be pulled out relative to the detergent dispenser.

11. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The detergent dispenser has a slot that extends in the pull-out direction. The first guide rail is inserted into the slot in the pull-out direction and engages with the slot to prevent rotation.

12. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The detergent dispenser has an interconnected receiving cavity and a pull-out opening. The detergent dispenser includes a first sidewall facing the pull-out opening, and the dispenser box is removably disposed in the receiving cavity. The first sidewall is provided with a through hole, and the end of the first guide rail away from the pull-out opening is formed with a columnar structure. The columnar structure is inserted into the through hole along the pull-out direction and fixed to the through hole.

13. The detergent dispensing device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The multi-level guide rail also includes a third guide rail, which is slidably connected to the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

14. The detergent dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The detergent dispensing device further includes a first magnetic structure and a second magnetic structure. The first magnetic structure is disposed in the detergent box, and the second magnetic structure is disposed in the dispenser box. At least when the dispenser box moves to its limit position in the pushing direction, the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure magnetically engage.

15. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Cylinder assembly; And the detergent dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-14, the detergent dispensing device being used to provide detergent to the drum assembly.

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