Detergent dispenser for washing machine and washing machine comprising same

The detergent dispenser's innovative connecting valve design with a detachable inner box and separately formed sucker portion simplifies assembly and reduces costs by enhancing the mounting process.

EP4656789A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-12-03BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2025173688
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-05-27
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2025-12-03

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Technical Problem

Existing washing machine detergent dispensers with connecting valves have complex structures and require many parts, leading to complicated assembly and increased production costs.

Method used

A detergent dispenser with a detachable inner box and a connecting valve comprising a first and second connecting portion, a sealing portion, and a sucker portion, where the sealing portion is elastically biased to block or unblock the liquid outlet, and the sucker portion is separately formed for easier assembly and mounting.

Benefits of technology

The solution simplifies the assembly process and reduces production costs by allowing for easier mounting of the connecting valve components, improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a detergent dispenser (10) for a washing machine (100), including an outer box (4) and an inner box (5) movably located inside the outer box (4). The inner box (5) includes a storage cavity (51) configured to accommodate a liquid treatment agent used for a plurality of laundries. A connecting valve (7) is arranged on a wall (510) of the storage cavity (51). The connecting valve (7) includes: a first connecting portion (71), formed on the wall (510) and including a liquid outlet (711); a sealing portion (72), configured to block or unblock the liquid outlet (711); and a sucker portion (73), formed separately and mounted to the wall (510) from inside of the storage cavity (51), where the sealing portion (72) is located inside the sucker portion (73), and when the sealing portion (72) unblocks the liquid outlet (711), the inside of the sucker portion (73) is in fluid communication with the liquid outlet (711). The invention further relates to a washing machine (100) having the detergent dispenser (10).
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