A washing machine comprising a dispenser

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine (1) comprising a body (2); a tub (3) wherein the washing process is performed; a housing (5) which is arranged on the body (2) and which opens into the tub (3) by means of a tub line (4); a dispenser (7) which is disposed in the housing (5) and which has at least one compartment (6) suitable for placing cleaning agents therein; a flushing member (10) which is disposed on the housing (5) and which has at least one water inlet (11) connected to a water line, at least one first channel (12) through which the water coming from the water inlet (11) is delivered and at least one first outlet (13) enabling the water delivered through the first channel (12) to be discharged into the housing (5); at least one opening (14) which is arranged on the dispenser (7); and at least one barrier (15) which is disposed on the dispenser (7) and which has a closed position wherein the barrier (15) covers the front of the opening (14) so as to enable the cleaning agent to be kept in the compartment (6) and an open position wherein the barrier (15) allows the cleaning agent to pass through the opening (14).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a washing machine comprising a dispenser which is suitable to dose a cleaning agent, especially a cleaning agent in the form of a water soluble capsule (POD).

[0002] In washing machines, the laundry is washed in a drum which is rotated in a tub wherein the water and the detergent are taken. Cleaning agents such as detergent, stain remover, and softener are typically loaded into compartments on a dispenser disposed in a housing positioned on the upper side of the body and opening into the tub, and are delivered from the compartment into the housing and from the housing into the tub by means of the water supplied onto the dispenser via a flushing member positioned on the upper side of the housing. On the other hand, cleaning agents are increasingly diversifying in terms of both composition and form, and in particular, the use of water-soluble capsules as detergent is becoming increasingly widespread due to the convenience offered to the users. Therefore, manufacturers are developing various embodiments to ensure the proper dosing of capsule detergents. One of the state of the art embodiments is related to the flushing of the capsule detergent by supplying water to the compartment designed for the placement of capsule detergent on the dispenser. However, this embodiment causes residue formation in the compartment due to the capsule detergent starting to dissolve rapidly as a result of a high volume of water being supplied to the compartment for flushing, which leads to decreased user satisfaction and reduced washing efficiency.

[0003] In the state of the art European Patent No. EP2374925B1, a dispenser is disclosed, having a mechanism which rotatably opens when the level of the water taken into the detergent dispenser compartment rises. The said embodiment is disadvantageous due to the detergent beginning to dissolve before a sufficient level of water is supplied into the compartment.

[0004] In the state of the art European Patent No. EP3158123B1, a dispenser is disclosed, having an open-close component triggered by a mechanism actuated by the pressure of water supplied directly from a second water line connected to the housing. The said structure is disadvantageous due to th application difficulty and high cost caused by the need for an additional water line and the connection thereof as well as a complex movement mechanism.

[0005] The aim of the present invention is the realization of a washing machine wherein the cleaning agent dosing efficiency is improved in a simple and low-cost manner.

[0006] The washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof comprises a body; a tub which is disposed in the body and wherein the washing process is performed; a drum which is disposed in the tub and wherein the laundry is loaded; a housing which is arranged on the body and which opens into the tub by means of a tub line; a dispenser which is disposed in the housing so as to move along a horizontal axis; at least one compartment which is arranged on the dispenser and which is suitable for placing at least one pod detergent in the form of a water-soluble capsule; an opening which is arranged on the compartment and which enables the capsule detergent to fall from the dispenser into the housing; a flushing member which is disposed on the ceiling of the housing so as to remain above the dispenser and which has a water inlet connected to a water line, a first channel through which the water coming from the water inlet is delivered and at least one first outlet enabling the water delivered through the first channel to be discharged into the housing; at least one movement member which is positioned on the first channel and / or in the vicinity of the first outlet so as to be moved by the flow of water directed from the first outlet toward the housing by means of the first channel; and a barrier which is configured to move, by means of the movement provided by the movement member, between a closed position wherein the barrier creates an obstacle between the compartment and the opening and an open position wherein the barrier moves away from the compartment so as to enable the capsule detergent to fall into the housing. Thus, the capsule detergent is enabled to be dosed by shifting the barrier from the closed position to the open position by means the drive provided by the movement member actuated by the water supplied into the first channel of the flushing member. Thus, by means of a simple and low-cost structure, the capsule detergent is enabled to be delivered to the tub almost simultaneously with the start of supplying the water into the first channel.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the movement member is disposed in a passage in the form of a hole opening from the first channel into the housing, and comprises a first drive end which remains in the first channel and whereon the water in the first channel hits and a connection end which is connected to the barrier. Thus, the hydrodynamic pressure of the water flowing in the first channel is effectively used to transmit maximum force to the barrier.

[0008] In another embodiment of the present invention, the movement member comprises a shaft which is borne in the passage to define an axis of rotation, the drive end in the form of an extension extending into the first channel perpendicularly to the shaft, and a connection end which is suitable to be detachably attached to the barrier. The movement of the drive end pushed by the water flow rotates the shaft in the passage, and the rotational movement is directly transmitted to the barrier by means of the connection end located on the other end of the shaft. Thus, the controlled and smooth movement of the barrier is provided.

[0009] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the connection end, there is a guide, and on the shaft, there is a guide housing from which the guide detaches when the dispenser is pulled out of the housing and which engages with the guide when the dispenser is pushed into the housing. Preferably, the direction in which the guide housing on the shaft faces changes with the rotation of the shaft, and faces outward from the housing toward the exterior of the body when the barrier is in the closed position. In this position, the guide on the connection end can freely enter and exit the guide housing with the back-and-forth movement of the dispenser in the housing. When the drive end is moved by the water flow in the first channel, the shaft rotates together with the guide housing and the guide in the guide housing so as to move the barrier to the open position, and in this position, the guide housing faces a side wall of the housing so as to prevent the dispenser from being pulled out of the housing. Thus, the connection between the movement member and the barrier is automatically established when the dispenser is closed, and the dispenser is always kept closed during the dosing of the capsule detergent by supplying water into the first line.

[0010] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first outlet is positioned on the flushing member such that, when the dispenser is closed, the water flowing through the first channel flows directly into the housing without contacting the dispenser. The first outlet is positioned on the flushing member so as to remain outside the projection plane of the dispenser. Thus, the safety of dosing is increased by preventing the water flowing through the first channel from wetting and / or flushing the cleaning agents in the capsule detergent compartment and other compartments.

[0011] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the flushing member, there is a second channel which is fluidly separated from the first channel so as to provide a flow of water therein separate from the first channel and through which the water taken from the water inlet is passed, and on the movement member, there is a second drive end which extends into the second channel and which enables the movement member to be moved with the water flow in the second channel. Thus, the capsule detergent is enabled to be dosed by shifting the barrier to the open positioned by means of the flow in the first channel, and then the barrier is enabled to be shifted back to the closed position by moving the movement member back by means of the flow in the second channel. Consequently, the opening and closing of the barrier is controlled without using and disposing any component, providing a simple structure and cost advantage.

[0012] In another embodiment of the present invention, the flushing member comprises a second outlet through which the water in the second channel is discharged, and the second outlet opens into a second compartment. Thus, the barrier is enabled to be automatically shifted to the closed position during the dosing of the cleaning agent in the second compartment.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the barrier, there is a separator which extends in the compartment perpendicular to the plane of the opening when the barrier is in the closed position and which extends perpendicular to the barrier so as to cover the front of the opening when the barrier is in the open position. During the movement of the barrier from the closed position to the open position, the separator pushes the capsule detergent from behind toward the opening, thus facilitating the dosing process. Moreover, when more than one capsule detergent is placed in the compartment, the separator prevents access to the opening after one capsule is dosed, thus ensuring one-by-one dosing of the capsule detergents.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the housing, there is a receptacle in the form of a recess wherein the capsule detergent falls after exiting the opening. Thus, the capsule detergent is prevented from contacting the housing surfaces which are potentially wet as a result of the previous dosing, from causing residues or from adhering thereon.

[0015] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the housing, there is a delivery line which is configured to collect the water flowing from the first outlet and direct the same into the receptacle. After the water supplied into the first channel triggers the movement mechanism, the delivery line enables the water to be taken from the first outlet and directly delivered into the receptacle. Thus, the capsule detergent in the receptacle is carried toward the tub with the water discharged from the first outlet.

[0016] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the receptacle, there is a tub outlet, and the tub outlet is connected to the tub by means of a second tub line. This embodiment is advantageous in that the capsule detergent is delivered by means of the separately structured second tub line between the tub and the housing instead of the tub line and hence, the capsule detergent is delivered without contacting other cleaning agents delivered through the tub line.

[0017] By means of the present invention, the capsule detergent is enabled to begin dissolving in the tub thanks to a low-cost and simple structure such that the capsule detergent is used efficiently and the capsule detergent is prevented from adhering to the dispenser and / or housing, leaving residues, or losing its dissolution capability by getting wet when stored in the compartment.

[0018] The washing machine realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where: Figure 1 - is the schematic view of the washing machine related to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 - is the partial perspective view of the housing, the flushing member and the dispenser related to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 - is the front cross-sectional view of the housing, the flushing member and the dispenser related to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 - is the partial perspective view of the dispenser related to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 - is the partial perspective view of the housing related to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 - is the partial perspective view of the flushing member related to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows: 1. Washing machine 2. Body 3. Tub 4. Tub line 5. Housing 6. Partition 7. Dispenser 8. Tub outlet 9. Second tub line 10. Flushing member 11. Water inlet 12. First channel 13. First outlet 14. Opening 15. Barrier 16. Movement member 17. Passage 18. First drive end 19. Connection end 20. Shaft 21. Second channel 22. Second drive end 23. Second outlet 24. Separator 25. Receptacle 26. Delivery line 27. Guide 28. Guide housing 29. Pusher

[0020] The washing machine (1) comprises a body (2); a tub (3) wherein the washing process is performed; a housing (5) which is arranged on the body (2) and which opens into the tub (3) by means of a tub line (4); a dispenser (7) which is disposed in the housing (5) and which has at least one compartment (6) suitable for placing cleaning agents therein; a flushing member (10) which is disposed on the housing (5) and which has at least one water inlet (11) connected to a water line, at least one first channel (12) through which the water coming from the water inlet (11) is delivered and at least one first outlet (13) enabling the water delivered through the first channel (12) to be discharged into the housing (5); at least one opening (14) which is arranged on the dispenser (7); and at least one barrier (15) which is disposed on the dispenser (7) and which has a closed position wherein the barrier (15) covers the front of the opening (14) so as to enable the cleaning agent to be kept in the compartment (6) and an open position wherein the barrier (15) allows the cleaning agent to pass through the opening (14). The housing (5) is in the form of a recess on the upper side of the body (2), opening outward from the body (2), and the dispenser (7) is placed into the housing (5) so as to be moved along a horizontal axis. On the upper side of the housing (5), there is a flushing member (10) having at least one water inlet (11) connected to a water line, at least one first channel (12) through which the water coming from the water inlet (11) is delivered and at least one first outlet (13) enabling the water delivered through the first channel (12) to flow into the housing (5). On the dispenser (7), there is at least one compartment (6) wherein the cleaning agent to be used in the washing process is loaded. Preferably, a plurality of compartments (6) are configured on the dispenser (7), wherein cleaning agents such as powder detergent, capsule detergent, softener, etc. are loaded. At least one compartment (6) is configured to be suitable for placing a cleaning agent in water-soluble capsule form, and on the dispenser (7), there is an opening (14) which allows the cleaning agent to leave the compartment (6). On the dispenser (7), there is a barrier (15) which is configured to move between an open position wherein the barrier (15) leaves the front of the opening (14) open so as to allow the cleaning agent in the said compartment (6) to be delivered through the opening (14) into the housing (5) to be dosed into the tub (3), and a closed position wherein the barrier (15) covers the front of the opening (14) so as to confine the cleaning agent in the compartment (6) before dosing. In the closed position, the barrier (15) is positioned between the compartment (6) and the opening (14) so as to keep the cleaning agent in the compartment (6) and, in the open position, allows the cleaning agent to fall from the compartment (6) into the housing (5) through the opening (14). The water supplied into the housing (5) through the first outlet (13) and the cleaning agent dropped from the compartment (6) into the housing (5) are delivered to the tub (3) through at least one tub line (4, 9) extending between the housing (5) and the tub (3).

[0021] The washing machine (1) of the present invention comprises at least one movement member (16) which is positioned on the flow path of the water so as to be moved by the water flowing through the first channel (12), and the barrier (15) which is connected to the movement member (16) and which is configured to be moved between the open position and the closed position by the movement of the movement member (16). The movement member (16) is positioned so as to remain on the flow path of the water delivered through the first channel (12), for example, on the first channel (12) or on the first outlet (13), and is moved by being pushed by the flowing water. The barrier (15) is connected to the movement member (16) so as to move together with the movement member (16), and shifts from the closed position to the open position when the water is supplied to the first channel (12). Thus, the cleaning agent in the compartment (6) is enabled to be delivered into the tub (3) without using any other component requiring additional energy or electronic control. This embodiment is also advantageous in that the movement supplied by the water flow is indirectly transmitted to the barrier (15) by means of a movement member (16) while enabling the cleaning agent, especially the detergent in water-soluble capsule form, to be dosed without dissolving by ensuring that the barrier (15) moves without taking water into the compartment (6). Thus, the cleaning agent is always enabled to begin dissolving in the tub (3). When the cleaning agent, especially in capsule form, is designed to dissolve after a certain period from the beginning of the washing process, partial dissolution thereof in the compartment (6) is prevented, thus avoiding any decrease in the cleaning performance.

[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, on the flushing member (10), there is a passage (17) with one end opening to the first channel (12) and the other end to the housing (5), and in the said passage (17), the movement member (16) is disposed, which has a first drive end (18) extending into the first channel (12) and a connection end (19) connected to the barrier (15). The passage (17) is in the form of a hole opening from the first channel (12) into the housing (5), and the movement member (16) comprises a first drive end (18) which remains in the first channel (12) so as to be moved by the water flowing in the first channel (12) and a connection end (19) which extends from the passage (17) into the housing (5) so as to be connected to the barrier (15) on the dispenser (7). The movement member (16) ensures that the force acting on the first drive end (18) extending into the first channel (12) is transmitted to the barrier (15) by means of the connection end (19) so as to shift the barrier (15) from the closed position to the open position. Thus, by utilizing the relatively high-speed and consistent water flow limited by the cross-section of the first channel (12), it is ensured that a continuous and consistent force is transmitted to the barrier (15).

[0023] In another embodiment of the present invention, the movement member (16) has a shaft (20) which is borne in the passage (17) so as to be moved in the passage (17), a first drive end (18) which is in the form of an extension extending from the shaft (20) into the first channel (12) and whereon the water flowing in the first channel (12) hits, and a connection end (19) which is configured to enable the barrier (15) to be detachably attached. The movement member (16) has a shaft (20) structure with the first drive end (18) on one end and the connection end (19) on the other end, and is placed into the passage (17) so as to rotate around its axis. The first drive end (18) is in the form of an extension extending in the first channel (12) and perpendicular to the first channel (12) when the barrier (15) is in the closed position. When the water is taken into the first channel (12), the water flowing through the first channel (12) hits the first drive end (18), pushes the first drive end (18) and thus, the shaft (20) is rotated in the passage (17). Consequently, the connection end (19) located on the other end of the shaft (20) also rotates together with the shaft (20) so as to shift the barrier (15) attached thereon from the closed position to the open position. The shaft (20) is fixed into the passage (17), and the barrier (15) is fixed on the dispenser (7), and the connection end (19) is detachably connected to the barrier (15) so as not to block the movement of the dispenser (7) in the housing (5). This embodiment is advantageous in terms of providing minimal structural modification on and ease of assembly for the flushing member (10).

[0024] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the barrier (15), there is a guide (27) in the form of a protrusion, and on the connection end (19), there is a guide housing (28) suitable for receiving the guide (27). The guide housing (28) is in the form of a recess wherein the guide (27) is seated in a form-fit manner when the dispenser (7) is in the closed state in the housing (5), and faces outward from the housing (5) when the barrier (15) is in the closed position along the horizontal axis where the dispenser (7) is in within the housing (5). When the dispenser (7) is pulled out of the housing (5) along the horizontal axis, the guide (27) disengages from the guide housing (28) such that the barrier (15) and the connection end (19) are separated from each other. When the dispenser (7) is pushed into the housing (5) along the horizontal axis, the guide (27) automatically engages with the guide housing (28) and fits into the guide housing (28) in a form-fit manner, and thus, the connection between the barrier (15) and the connection end (19) is automatically established when the dispenser (7) is closed.

[0025] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first outlet (13) is positioned on the flushing member (10) so as to enable the water coming from the first channel (12) to flow directly into the housing (5) without contacting the dispenser (7). The first outlet (13) is positioned on the flushing member (10) so as to enable the water coming from the first channel (12) to be supplied directly into the housing (5) by passing by the dispenser (7) in the housing (5) or through a gap arranged on the dispenser (7). Thus, the compartment (6) is enabled to always remain dry.

[0026] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the flushing member (10), there is a second channel (21) which is at least partially fluidly separated from the first channel (12), and the movement member (16) has at least one second drive end (22) which is in the form of an extension extending from the shaft (20) into the second channel (21). The second channel (21) is configured to be at least partially separate from the first channel (12) so as to provide an independent flow from the water flow in the first channel (12). In addition to the first drive end (18), a second drive end (22) extending into the second channel (21) is provided on the shaft (20). The second drive end (22) is in the form of an extension whereon the water flowing through the second channel (21) hits, and extends perpendicularly to the flow direction of the water in the second channel (21) when the barrier (15) is in the open position. Thus, while the movement of the barrier (15) from the closed position to the open position is ensured by the flow in the first channel (12), the movement thereof from the open position to the closed position is ensured by the flow in the second channel (21). Consequently, the movement in the opening direction and the movement in the closing direction opposite to the opening direction of the barrier (15) are provided without the use of any additional components, and the barrier (15) is enabled to be moved in a controlled manner. This embodiment is advantageous in that the barrier (15) is used without requiring user intervention.

[0027] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the second channel (21), there is at least one second outlet (23) which enables the water flowing through the second channel (21) to be delivered onto the dispenser (7). A plurality of compartments (6) are arranged on the dispenser (7), and the second outlet (23) opens to one of the compartments (6). Preferably, on the dispenser (7), there is a first compartment (6) suitable for the placement of a cleaning agent in water-soluble capsule form, and a second compartment (6) suitable for loading softener, and the second outlet (23) opens into the second compartment (6). Since softener is always dosed after the capsule detergent, the water received into the second channel (21) for dosing the softener is also enabled to move the barrier (15) to the closed position such that the barrier (15) is always in the closed position at the end of the washing process and at the start of the next washing process.

[0028] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the barrier (15), there is a separator (24) which is connected to the barrier (15) so as to move together with the barrier (15) and which extends perpendicular to the barrier (15). The separator (24) is in the form of an extension which extends perpendicular to the barrier (15) from the barrier (15), and which covers the front of the opening (14) in the compartment (6) when the barrier (15) is shifted to the open position. The separator (24) acts as a second barrier (15) which covers the opening (14) after the cleaning agent in the compartment (6) is dropped into the housing (5) so as to prevent moisture and liquid entry into the compartment (6), and which keeps other capsule detergents in the compartment (6) so as to enable only a single capsule detergent to be dosed in case the compartment (6) is configured to receive more than one capsule detergent.

[0029] In another embodiment of the present invention, in the compartment (6), there is a pusher (29) which is configured to enable the cleaning agent in the compartment (6) to be pushed toward the opening (14). The pusher (29) is preferably in the form of a plate structure which is connected to the compartment (6) by means of a spring and ensures that a plurality of cleaning agents stored in the compartment (6) are pushed toward the barrier (15) in the closed position. Thus, every time the barrier (15) is brought to the open position, a single capsule detergent is enabled to be dosed.

[0030] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the housing (5), there is a receptacle (25) which is positioned under the opening (14) such that the cleaning agent discharged from the opening (14) falls therein. On the bottom of the housing (5), a receptacle (25) in the form of a recess is positioned, which receives the capsule detergent falling from the opening (14). The receptacle (25) enables the capsule detergent to be delivered to the tub (3) in a controlled manner while maintaining its integrity.

[0031] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the housing (5), there is a delivery line (26) which is configured to deliver the water coming from the first outlet (13) into the receptacle (25). On a side wall of the housing (5), there is a delivery line (26) with one end opening to the first outlet (13) and the other end opening to the receptacle (25). The delivery line (26) ensures that the water coming from the first outlet (13) is delivered directly to the receptacle (25) and that the cleaning agent in the receptacle (25) is flushed only by the water coming from the first channel (12). Thus, the capsule detergent is enabled to be flushed with a minimal amount of water which shifts the barrier (15) to the open position.

[0032] In another embodiment of the present invention, on the receptacle (25), there is a tub outlet (8), and a second tub line (9) extends between the tub outlet (8) and the tub (3). Between the housing (5) and the tub (3), in addition to the tub line (4) which enables the water and other cleaning agents to be taken into the tub (3), there is a second tub line (9) which ensures that only the cleaning agent in the receptacle (25) is delivered to the tub (3). Thus, the capsule detergent in the receptacle (25) is enabled to be directly delivered into the tub (3).

[0033] By means of the present invention, a washing machine (1) having a simple structure is realized, wherein the effective dosing of the cleaning agent, particularly the cleaning agent in water-soluble capsule form, is ensured. Thus, the efficiency of the capsule detergent is increased in a simple and low-cost manner.

Claims

1. A washing machine (1) comprising a body (2); a tub (3) wherein the washing process is performed; a housing (5) which is arranged on the body (2) and which opens into the tub (3) by means of a tub line (4); a dispenser (7) which is disposed in the housing (5) and which has at least one compartment (6) suitable for placing cleaning agents therein; a flushing member (10) which is disposed on the housing (5) and which has at least one water inlet (11) connected to a water line, at least one first channel (12) through which the water coming from the water inlet (11) is delivered and at least one first outlet (13) enabling the water delivered through the first channel (12) to be discharged into the housing (5); at least one opening (14) which is arranged on the dispenser (7); and at least one barrier (15) which is disposed on the dispenser (7) and which has a closed position wherein the barrier (15) covers the front of the opening (14) so as to enable the cleaning agent to be kept in the compartment (6) and an open position wherein the barrier (15) allows the cleaning agent to pass through the opening (14), characterized by at least one movement member (16) which is positioned on the flow path of the water so as to be moved by the water flowing through the first channel (12), and the barrier (15) which is connected to the movement member (16) and which is configured to be moved between the open position and the closed position by the movement of the movement member (16).

2. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by a passage (17) which is arranged on the flushing member (10), with one end opening to the first channel (12) and the other end to the housing (5), and the movement member (16) which is disposed in the passage (17) and which has a first drive end (18) extending into the first channel (12) and a connection end (19) connected to the barrier (15).

3. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 2, characterized by the movement member (16) having a shaft (20) which is borne in the passage (17) so as to be moved in the passage (17), a first drive end (18) which is in the form of an extension extending from the shaft (20) into the first channel (12) and whereon the water flowing in the first channel (12) hits, and a connection end (19) which is configured to enable the barrier (15) to be detachably attached.

4. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by a guide (27) in the form of a protrusion which is provided on the barrier (15), and a guide housing (28) which is provided on the connection end (10) and which is suitable for receiving the guide (27).

5. A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the first outlet (13) which is positioned on the flushing member (10) so as to enable the water coming from the first channel (12) to flow directly into the housing (5) without contacting the dispenser (7).

6. A washing machine (1) as in any one of Claims 3 to 5, characterized by a second channel (21) which is provided on the flushing member (10) and which is at least partially fluidly separated from the first channel (12), and the movement member (16) which has at least one second drive end (22) which is in the form of an extension extending from the shaft (20) into the second channel (21).

7. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 6, characterized by at least one second outlet (23) which is provided on the second channel (21) and which enables the water flowing through the second channel (21) to be delivered onto the dispenser (7).

8. A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a separator (24) which is connected to the barrier (15) so as to move together with the barrier (15) and which extends perpendicular to the barrier (15).

9. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 8, characterized by a pusher (29) which is disposed in the compartment (6) and which is configured to enable the cleaning agent in the compartment (6) to be pushed toward the opening (14).

10. A washing machine (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a receptacle (25) which is provided on the housing (5) and which is positioned under the opening (14) such that the cleaning agent discharged from the opening (14) falls therein.

11. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 10, characterized by a delivery line (26) which is provided on the housing (5) and which is configured to deliver the water coming from the first outlet (13) into the receptacle (25).

12. A washing machine (1) as in Claim 10 or Claim 11, characterized by a tub outlet (8) which is provided on the receptacle (25) and a second tub line (9) which extends between the tub outlet (8) and the tub (3).

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