Dishwasher

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application is a dishwasher. The dishwasher comprises a machine body, a water supply structure, a liquid storage structure, and a communicating structure; a washing cavity and an accommodating cavity are provided within the machine body; the water supply structure is disposed within the accommodating cavity; the liquid storage structure is disposed on the outer side of the machine body; the communicating structure is disposed within the accommodating cavity, and the communicating structure comprises a first connection port, a second connection port, and a third connection port which are in communication, the first connection port communicating with the liquid storage structure, the second connection port communicating with the water supply structure, and the third connection port communicating with the washing cavity. Detergent in the liquid storage structure is injected into the communicating structure via the first connection port, and a water flow of the water supply structure is injected into the communicating structure via the second connection port so as to drive the detergent located in the communicating structure to be injected along the third connection port into the washing cavity.

Description

dishwasher

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on December 5, 2023, with application number 2023233161371 and application name “DISHWASHER”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a dishwasher. Background Art

[0004] A dishwasher is a device that automatically washes tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, etc. Traditional dishwashers usually store detergent and deliver the detergent to the washing chamber of the dishwasher through a delivery pipe to wash the tableware.

[0005] In the related art, since the delivery pipe is long, the detergent is likely to remain in the delivery pipe after delivery, and after a long period of accumulation, it is easy to cause a blockage risk, affecting the cleaning effect of the dishwasher.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The embodiment of the present application provides a dishwasher that can effectively reduce the residual washing liquid in the delivery pipeline and the potential blockage caused by the residual washing liquid.

[0008] An embodiment of the present application provides a dishwasher, comprising:

[0009] A body, wherein the body has a washing chamber and a accommodating chamber;

[0010] a water supply structure, the water supply structure being arranged in the accommodating cavity;

[0011] a liquid storage structure, the liquid storage structure being arranged on the outside of the fuselage; and

[0012] a communication structure, the communication structure being arranged in the accommodating cavity, the communication structure comprising a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface connected to each other, the first interface being connected to the liquid storage structure, the second interface being connected to the water supply structure, and the third interface being connected to the washing cavity;

[0013] Among them, the detergent in the liquid storage structure is injected into the connecting structure through the first interface, and the water flow of the water supply structure is injected into the connecting structure through the second interface, so as to drive the detergent in the connecting structure to be injected into the washing chamber along the third interface.

[0014] In some embodiments, the body includes a machine body, the washing chamber is provided in the machine body, and the water supply structure is connected to the machine body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the body includes a skirting board connected to a lower front side of the body, and the liquid storage structure is connected to an outer side of the skirting board facing away from the body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the body includes a bottom cover, and the bottom cover is connected to the bottom of the body to cooperate with each other to construct the accommodating cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, the body further includes a spray assembly, the spray assembly is connected to the surface of the body facing the bottom cover, the spray assembly includes a first liquid inlet joint and a spray end, and the spray end extends into the washing chamber.

[0018] In some embodiments, the third interface of the communication structure is connected to the first liquid inlet connector of the spray assembly.

[0019] In some embodiments, the communication structure includes a first connecting pipe, and opposite ends of the first connecting pipe are respectively configured as the first interface and the third interface.

[0020] In some embodiments, the connecting structure includes a second connecting tube, one end of which passes through the tube wall of the first connecting tube and is connected to the interior of the first connecting tube, and the end of the second connecting tube facing away from the first connecting tube is configured as the second interface.

[0021] In some embodiments, the distance between the connecting point of the second connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe and the first interface is smaller than the distance between the connecting point of the second connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe and the third interface.

[0022] In some embodiments, the height of the second interface in the accommodating chamber is higher than the height of the connection between the second connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe in the accommodating chamber.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are an integral structure.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube are arranged as arc-shaped tubes.

[0025] In some embodiments, the first connecting tube and the second connecting tube are telescopic tubes.

[0026] In some embodiments, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are hoses.

[0027] In some embodiments, the body further includes a water inlet valve, which is connected to the body at the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity, and the water inlet valve is located between the second interface and the water supply structure.

[0028] In some embodiments, the body further includes a breather, which is connected to the body at a cavity wall of the accommodating cavity, and is located between the second interface and the water supply structure.

[0029] In some embodiments, the body further includes a water softener, which is connected to the body at the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity, and is located between the second interface and the water supply structure.

[0030] In some embodiments, the dishwasher further includes a pump body, which is connected to the skirting board and has an input connector and an output connector, wherein the output connector passes through the body and is exposed in the accommodating cavity and communicates with the first interface.

[0031] In some embodiments, the input connector is directly connected to the liquid outlet connector of the liquid storage structure.

[0032] In some embodiments, a mounting portion is formed on the skirting board, and in the front-to-back direction of the skirting board, the mounting portion has a front surface and a rear surface that are arranged opposite to each other, and the skirting board has a first board surface and a second board surface that are arranged opposite to each other.

[0033] In some embodiments, the front surface is sunken backward to form a first installation cavity, and the installation portion is open at least on the front side to form a disassembly port, the disassembly port is connected to the first installation cavity, and the liquid storage structure is detachably installed in the first installation cavity.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second plate surface is recessed in the direction toward the first plate surface to form a second installation cavity, the second installation cavity is spaced apart from the first installation cavity in the left and right directions of the skirting board, and the pump body is installed in the second installation cavity.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second panel surface is further recessed in a direction toward the first panel surface to form a third mounting cavity. In the left and right directions of the skirting board, the second mounting cavity, the first mounting cavity, and the third mounting cavity are arranged in sequence. The dishwasher also includes a circuit board assembly, which is electrically connected to the pump body and is installed in the third mounting cavity.

[0036] In some embodiments, the body further includes a cover, which is movably connected to the skirting board to cover or open the disassembly opening.

[0037] In some embodiments, the side panel of the cover body is pivotally connected to the cavity wall of the first installation cavity via a pivot, so that the cover body can rotate relative to the skirting board to cover or open the disassembly opening.

[0038] In some embodiments, one of the side panel surface of the cover body and the cavity wall of the first installation cavity is provided with a buckle, and the other one is provided with a buckle position.

[0039] In some embodiments, the buckle is engaged with the buckle position so that when the cover covers the assembly and disassembly opening, the cover can be engaged with the skirting board.

[0040] Based on the dishwasher of the present application, by setting up a connecting structure with a first interface, a second interface and a third interface connected to each other, the user can first place the detergent in the liquid storage structure on the outside of the body, and then inject the detergent in the liquid storage structure into the connecting structure through the first interface. At the same time, the water flow of the water supply structure is injected into the connecting structure through the second interface, so as to drive the detergent located in the connecting structure to be injected into the washing chamber along the third interface, thereby completing the work of adding detergent.

[0041] As can be seen, in the embodiment of the present application, in terms of operational convenience, since the liquid storage structure is located outside the machine body, the user does not need to open the washing chamber when adding detergent, making the liquid addition operation convenient and quick, and also facilitating the cleaning of the liquid storage structure. Furthermore, in terms of the dishwasher's cleaning performance, when detergent from the liquid storage structure is added to the connecting structure, the water flow from the water supply structure is combined to flush out the detergent retained within the connecting structure, thereby effectively reducing detergent condensation within the connecting structure and the possibility of detergent residue in the connecting structure causing blockage. Furthermore, the accuracy of the detergent addition amount of the dishwasher is improved, thereby effectively ensuring stable and reliable dishwashing performance of the dishwasher. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or exemplary technologies of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or exemplary technologies. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without any creative work.

[0043] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of the cover body of the dishwasher of the present application, covering the assembly and disassembly opening;

[0044] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of the lid of the dishwasher of the present application with the disassembly opening opened;

[0045] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of the dishwasher of the present application with the bottom cover removed;

[0046] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the dishwasher of the present application;

[0047] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the dishwasher of the present application from another perspective;

[0048] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of the communication structure of the dishwasher of the present application;

[0049] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the skirting board, pump body and circuit board assembly of the dishwasher of the present application;

[0050] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of the skirting board of the dishwasher of the present application;

[0051] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of the liquid storage box of the dishwasher of the present application.

[0052] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0053] 100. Dishwasher; 10. Main body; 10A. Accommodating cavity; 11. Main body; 12. Skirting board; 121. Installation portion; 1211. Front surface; 1212. Rear surface; 1213. Assembly and disassembly port; 121a. First installation cavity; 122. First panel; 123. Second panel; 123b. Second installation cavity; 123c. Third installation cavity; 13. Bottom cover; 14. Spray assembly; 15. Cover; 151. Observation window; 16. Door; 20. Water supply structure; 30. Liquid storage structure; 31. Box body; 32. Support portion; 33. Liquid outlet connector; 40. Connecting structure; 41. First connecting pipe; 411. First interface; 412. Third interface; 42. Second connecting pipe; 421. Second interface; 50. Pump body; 51. Input connector; 52. Output connector; 60. Circuit board assembly.

[0054] The realization of the objectives, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the following part will further describe the embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are configured only for descriptive purposes and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the previous and subsequent associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0058] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0059] A dishwasher is a device that automatically washes tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, etc. Traditional dishwashers are usually equipped with a liquid storage structure to store detergent, and the detergent is delivered to the washing chamber of the dishwasher through a delivery pipe to wash the tableware with the detergent.

[0060] In the related art, since the delivery pipeline between the liquid storage structure and the washing chamber is long, the washing liquid is likely to remain in the delivery pipeline after being delivered. After a long period of accumulation, it is easy to cause a blockage risk, affecting the cleaning effect of the dishwasher.

[0061] To address the aforementioned issues, referring to Figures 1 to 3 , this application proposes a dishwasher 100. In this embodiment, the dishwasher 100 includes a body 10, a water supply structure 20, a liquid storage structure 30, and a communication structure 40. The water supply structure 20 is configured to provide clean water for use in the dishwasher 100 during the cleaning process. The liquid storage structure 30 is configured to store detergent, which is mixed with the clean water during the dishwasher 100's cleaning process to clean the dishes.

[0062] The body 10 can be square in structure, and has a washing chamber (not shown) and a accommodating chamber 10A inside the body 10. It can be understood that the washing chamber is configured to place tableware, and the accommodating chamber 10A is configured to accommodate the water supply structure 20 and the connecting structure 40, thereby avoiding the water supply structure 20 and the liquid storage structure 30 from being exposed to the outside, so as to improve the protection of the water supply structure 20 and the connecting structure 40.

[0063] The water supply structure 20 can be directly a pipeline structure to connect with the external water source interface to provide clean water for the dishwasher 100 during the cleaning process, or the water supply structure 20 can also have a water storage function to store clean water, eliminating the need to clean from the external water source interface every time cleaning is performed, so as to be suitable for the working condition where the external water source interface is cut off from water.

[0064] The liquid storage structure 30 is disposed on the outside of the body 10 and defines a liquid storage cavity configured to store detergent. The liquid storage structure 30 may be rectangular for ease of production and installation. The main structure of the liquid storage structure 30 may be made of a transparent plastic material, such as PP (Polypropylene), PS (Polystyrene), or PC (Polycarbonate), allowing the user to directly observe the liquid level in the liquid storage cavity from the outside, thereby obtaining information about the liquid level in the liquid storage structure 30. This provides greater convenience and enhances the user experience. Alternatively, the main structure of the liquid storage structure 30 may be made of metal.

[0065] The connecting structure 40 includes a first interface 411, a second interface 421, and a third interface 412 that are interconnected. That is, the connecting structure 40 can be a conducting structure with multiple interfaces such as a three-way pipe or a four-way pipe. The first interface 411 is connected to the liquid storage structure 30, the second interface 421 is connected to the water supply structure 20, and the third interface 412 is connected to the washing chamber. The opening shapes and sizes of the first interface 411, the second interface 421, and the third interface 412 can be the same. In this way, the interfaces between the connecting structure 40 and the water supply structure 20, the connecting structure 40, and the washing chamber can be arbitrarily changed, thereby improving the convenience and efficiency of installation.

[0066] Based on the dishwasher 100 of the present application, by providing a connecting structure 40 having a first interface 411, a second interface 421 and a third interface 412 that are connected to each other, the user can first place the detergent in the liquid storage structure 30 on the outside of the body 10, and then inject the detergent in the liquid storage structure 30 into the connecting structure 40 through the first interface 411. At the same time, the water flow of the water supply structure 20 is injected into the connecting structure 40 through the second interface 421, so as to drive the detergent located in the connecting structure 40 to be injected into the washing chamber along the third interface 412, thereby completing the work of adding detergent.

[0067] As can be seen, in the embodiment of the present application, in terms of operational convenience, since the liquid storage structure 30 is located outside the body 10, the user does not need to open the washing chamber when adding detergent, making the liquid addition operation convenient and quick, and also facilitating the cleaning of the liquid storage structure 30. Furthermore, in terms of the cleaning effect of the dishwasher 100, when the detergent from the liquid storage structure 30 is added to the connecting structure 40, the water flow introduced by the water supply structure 20 is combined to flush out the detergent retained in the connecting structure 40, thereby effectively reducing the possibility of detergent condensation in the connecting structure 40 and the possibility of detergent residue in the connecting structure 40 causing blockage. Furthermore, the accuracy of the detergent addition amount of the dishwasher 100 is improved, thereby effectively ensuring the stable and reliable dishwashing effect of the dishwasher 100.

[0068] 3 to 5 , in some structural forms, the fuselage 10 includes a body 11 , a door 16 , a skirting board 12 and a bottom cover 13 .

[0069] The body 11 may be square in structure and may be formed with a washing chamber having an opening (not shown in the figure). The body 11 may be made of metal to provide the body 11 with higher strength and durability. Metal also has better thermal conductivity and heat transfer properties, which allows the body 11 to perform better during heat exchange and condensation drying. Of course, the body 11 may also be made of plastic to provide the body 11 with the advantage of being lighter in weight, which is not a limitation in the present embodiment.

[0070] The door body 16 can be square in shape to match the cross-sectional shape of the washing chamber of the machine body 11, so that the washing chamber can be opened or closed by rotating the door body 16. The door body 16 can be made of glass, for example, tempered glass with excellent strength. In this way, the door body 16 has excellent impact and pressure resistance, and the user can also directly observe the situation inside the washing chamber from the outside through the door body 16, improving the user experience. Of course, the door body 16 can also be made of metal to ensure that the door body 16 itself has better strength, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0071] The skirting board 12 can be long and have vertical, front-to-back, and left-to-right directions, wherein the vertical, front-to-back, and left-to-right directions are arranged at an angle to each other. The main structure of the skirting board 12 can be made of a plastic material, such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which has advantages such as easy cleaning and moisture resistance. Of course, the main structure of the skirting board 12 can also be made of a metal material, such as an aluminum alloy, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application. The skirting board 12 is connected to the lower front side of the body 11, and the liquid storage structure 30 is connected to the outer side of the skirting board 12 facing away from the body 11.

[0072] The bottom cover 13 may be in the shape of a rectangular plate, and the bottom cover 13 is connected to the bottom of the body 11 to cooperate in constructing the accommodating chamber 10A. Specifically, the connection form between the bottom cover 13 and the bottom of the body 11 may include but is not limited to a snap connection, a threaded connection, or a magnetic connection, etc., and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this. In this way, during subsequent maintenance, maintenance personnel can remove the bottom cover 13 to inspect the connecting structure 40 located in the accommodating chamber 10A. In addition, the accommodating chamber 10A is located at the bottom of the body 11, so that the liquid storage structure 30 and the connecting structure 40 are both located at the bottom of the body 11 to shorten the distance between the two, so that the detergent in the liquid storage structure 30 can more easily enter the interior of the connecting structure 40, reduce the length of the connecting structure 40, and further reduce the possibility of detergent remaining in the connecting structure 40.

[0073] Furthermore, the body 10 also includes a spray assembly 14, and the spray assembly 14 is connected to the surface of the body 11 facing the bottom cover 13. The spray assembly 14 includes a first liquid inlet connector (not shown) and a spray end (not shown), and the spray end extends into the washing chamber. The third interface 412 of the connecting structure 40 is docked with the first liquid inlet connector of the spray assembly 14, and can be specifically plugged in or sleeved. In this way, the detergent mixed in the connecting structure 40 enters the first liquid inlet connector through the third interface 412, and then the tableware in the washing chamber is sprayed and cleaned by the spray end. In this way, the detergent and the clean water of the water supply structure 20 can not only be mixed in the connecting structure 40, but can also be evenly mixed in the spray assembly 14, so as to further realize the concentration adjustment control of the detergent to improve the cleaning effect of the tableware. In addition, the spray assembly 14 also includes a second liquid inlet connector (not shown), which is connected to the water supply structure 20. In this way, when it is necessary to use clean water to wash the tableware in the washing chamber for a second time, it can directly enter the spray assembly 14 through the second liquid inlet connector from the water supply structure 20, without having to pass through the connecting structure 40 again. The cleaning effect of the tableware in the washing chamber is guaranteed and the detergent residue is reduced. It can be understood that the spray assembly 14 specifically sprays water to the tableware in the washing chamber through the spray end. The water flow can be ejected from the washing chamber from top to bottom or from bottom to top, or simultaneously in multiple directions, so as to achieve the above-mentioned spraying function. Therefore, the specific structure of the spray assembly 14 is not limited here.

[0074] 3 and 6 , the communication structure 40 optionally includes a first connection pipe 41 and a second connection pipe 42. One end of the second connection pipe 42 passes through the wall of the first connection pipe 41 and communicates with the interior of the first connection pipe 41. Opposite ends of the first connection pipe 41 are respectively configured as a first port 411 and a third port 412. The end of the second connection pipe 42 facing away from the first connection pipe 41 is configured as a second port 421. The first and second connection pipes 41 and 42 are arranged at an angle, specifically in a V-shape or a V-shape, so that detergent can flow into the first connection pipe 41 along the direction of the second connection pipe 42. Detergent flowing out of the second connection pipe 42 can flow along the direction of the water flow in the first connection pipe 41. This not only makes it easier for the detergent to be flushed into the washing chamber, but also eliminates the need for an additional space for the detergent and water to mix. This simplifies the structure of the communication structure 40, facilitating manufacturing and installation, reducing the space occupied in the installation chamber, and further miniaturizing the dishwasher 100.

[0075] Furthermore, the distance between the connection point between the second connecting pipe 42 and the first connecting pipe 41 and the first interface 411 is smaller than the distance between the connection point between the second connecting pipe 42 and the first connecting pipe 41 and the third interface 412. This arrangement allows the clean water of the water supply structure 20 to enter the connecting structure 40 near the first interface 411. Therefore, when the detergent is retained near the first interface 411 (i.e., near the liquid storage structure 30), it can also be flushed away by the clean water of the water supply structure 20, thereby increasing the length of the clean water of the water supply structure 20 that passes through the first connecting pipe 41, thereby further improving the effect of flushing the detergent retained inside the connecting structure 40.

[0076] Optionally, the height of the first port 411 within the accommodating chamber 10A is higher than the height of the connection between the second connecting pipe 42 and the first connecting pipe 41 within the accommodating chamber 10A. In this way, whether the connecting structure 40 is placed horizontally or vertically within the installation chamber, clean water entering through the first port 411 of the second connecting pipe 42 can fall into the first connecting pipe 41 under the action of gravity, thereby increasing the impact force of the clean water, further reducing the possibility of detergent residue on the tube wall of the first connecting pipe 41, and improving the cleaning effect.

[0077] Optionally, the first connecting pipe 41 and the second connecting pipe 42 are an integral structure. The first connecting pipe 41 and the second connecting pipe 42 can be an integral structure, which can reduce the number of parts in the connecting structure 40, making the overall structure of the connecting structure 40 simpler and having higher strength.

[0078] Optionally, the first connecting tube 41 and the second connecting tube 42 are configured as arc-shaped tubes. Specifically, the first connecting tube 41 and the second connecting tube 42 can be configured in an arc shape, such as a "C" shape, which not only adapts to special installation environments, but also allows the arc-shaped first connecting tube 41 to extend the length of the clean water and detergent, thereby increasing the mixing time of the clean water and detergent and improving the cleaning effect. When the second interface 421 of the arc-shaped second connecting tube 42 is located at a higher height within the accommodating chamber 10A than the height of the connection between the second connecting tube 42 and the first connecting tube 41 within the accommodating chamber 10A, the second connecting tube 42 can more easily guide the clean water into the first connecting tube 41, reducing detergent residue and improving the cleaning effect.

[0079] Optionally, the first connecting tube 41 and the second connecting tube 42 are telescopic tubes, so that the lengths of the first connecting tube 41 and the second connecting tube 42 are adjustable, thereby being adaptable to various installation environments.

[0080] Optionally, the first connecting pipe 41 and the second connecting pipe 42 are flexible pipes, so that the first connecting pipe 41 and the second connecting pipe 42 are easy to bend and deform, and thus can be adapted to various installation environments.

[0081] In some configurations, the dishwasher 10 further includes a water inlet valve (not shown), which is connected to the wall of the housing 11 at the accommodating chamber 10A and located between the second port 421 and the water supply structure 20. The water inlet valve can control the amount of water entering the water supply structure 20, thereby controlling the amount of water entering during each wash cycle. In another embodiment, the dishwasher 10 further includes a breather (not shown), which is connected to the wall of the housing 11 at the accommodating chamber 10A and located between the second port 421 and the water supply structure 20. The breather is configured to remove bubbles from the water flow in the water supply structure 20, preventing excessive gas pressure during wash cycles and protecting the internal pipes and components of the dishwasher 100 from damage. In yet another embodiment, the dishwasher 10 further includes a water softener (not shown), which is connected to the wall of the housing 11 at the accommodating chamber 10A and located between the second port 421 and the water supply structure 20. The water softener is configured to soften the water within the water supply structure 20 to produce soft water. Soft water refers to water containing less than 50 mg / L of calcium and magnesium salts. When used for washing, this soft water can provide better washing results and save detergent, thereby improving washing efficiency. It should be noted that when the main body 10 also includes a water inlet valve, a breather, or a water softener, it can be directly plugged or directly connected to the second interface 421, or secured with a clamp or other structure. Of course, in other embodiments, the main body 10 may include a water inlet valve, a breather, and a water softener simultaneously, thereby achieving the aforementioned functions.

[0082] 3, 4, and 7, in some structural forms, the dishwasher 100 further includes a pump body 50, which is connected to the skirting board 12 and has an input connector 51 and an output connector 52. The output connector 52 passes through the body 11 and is exposed in the accommodating cavity 10A and communicates with the first interface 411. The input connector 51 is directly connected to the liquid outlet connector 33 of the liquid storage structure 30.

[0083] Among them, the pump body 50 can be a metering pump, which can extract detergent from the liquid storage structure 30 and transport it to the connecting structure 40 to provide power transportation for the detergent. By directly connecting the input connector 51 of the pump body 50 to the liquid outlet connector 33 of the liquid storage structure 30, that is, there is no additional pipeline connection between the pump body 50 and the liquid storage structure 30, and they are directly connected, it can effectively avoid the loss of detergent in the pipeline and further reduce the probability of blockage. Specifically, the input connector 51 can be a male connector and the liquid outlet connector 33 can be a female connector. When docking, the input connector 51 partially extends into the liquid outlet connector 33 so that the two can be accurately docked and prevent detergent leakage.

[0084] 7 and 8 , the skirting board 12 further includes a mounting portion 121. In the front-to-back direction of the skirting board 12, the mounting portion 121 has a front surface 1211 and a rear surface 1212 disposed opposite each other. The skirting board 12 also includes a first board surface 122 and a second board surface 123 disposed opposite each other. The front surface 1211 is recessed rearward to define a first mounting cavity 121a. The mounting portion 121 is open at least at the front to define a disassembly opening 1213, which communicates with the first mounting cavity 121a. It can be understood that the first installation cavity 121a and the disassembly port 1213 are constructed through the installation portion 121, so that the disassembly port 1213 corresponds to the first installation cavity 121a, that is, the opening size of the disassembly port 1213 is equal to the cavity size of the first installation cavity 121a. Compared with the form in which the opening size of the disassembly port 1213 is larger than the cavity size of the first installation cavity 121a, the form of this embodiment can avoid the disassembly port 1213 formed by the skirting board 12 from being too large, thereby preventing the overall stiffness of the skirting board 12 from being too low, so as to avoid the skirting board 12 from being deformed and damaged when the user's feet touch the skirting board 12, thereby ensuring the durability of the skirting board 12 of the embodiment of the present application.

[0085] 7 to 9 , the liquid storage structure 30 is detachably mounted in the first mounting cavity 121 a. Specifically, the detachable mounting form may include, but is not limited to, snap-fit ​​connection, threaded connection, or magnetic connection, etc., and the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto. Thus, during actual use, the user can remove the liquid storage structure 30 from the first mounting cavity 121 a, and then perform a series of operations such as adding detergent to the liquid storage cavity of the liquid storage structure 30 or cleaning the liquid storage cavity. After completion, the liquid storage structure 30 can be reinstalled in the first mounting cavity 121 a. Thus, under long-term use, it is convenient to regularly remove the liquid storage structure 30 from the first mounting cavity 121 a to thoroughly clean the liquid storage cavity of the liquid storage structure 30, thereby avoiding detergent accumulation in the liquid storage cavity of the liquid storage structure 30 and other locations to cause blockage, thereby avoiding the occurrence of inaccurate detergent dosage to ensure the washing effect of the dishwasher 100.

[0086] Furthermore, the liquid storage structure 30 includes a box body 31 and a support portion 32. Specifically, the box body 31 includes a box body and a box lid. The box body forms a liquid storage cavity and a liquid filling port connected to the liquid storage cavity. The box lid is movably connected to the box body to open or close the liquid filling port. Optionally, the liquid filling port is provided on the upper surface of the box body, and one end of the box lid is rotatably connected to the box body. In this way, after the liquid storage structure 30 is removed, liquid can be added to the box body 31 through the liquid filling port by opening the box lid. The support portion 32 is provided on the bottom wall of the box body 31 and is configured to support the box body 31 when the liquid storage structure 30 is placed in the first mounting cavity 121a. Optionally, in one embodiment, the support portion 32 includes a plurality of support ribs staggered along the bottom of the box body 31. The plurality of support ribs are configured to abut the bottom wall, or the bottom wall and side walls, of the first mounting cavity 121a when the liquid storage structure 30 is placed in the first mounting cavity 121a. The plurality of support ribs can be arranged in a staggered manner, horizontally and vertically, or in a mesh configuration. In the embodiment of the present application, support ribs are used as support for the box body 31. This ensures support while saving materials and reducing costs. Furthermore, this also reduces the weight of the liquid storage structure 30, making it easier to move the liquid storage structure 30. Of course, the support portion 32 can also adopt other structural forms, such as a plate-like structure or a block-like structure, and this application does not limit this.

[0087] The second surface 123 of the skirting board 12 is recessed toward the first surface 122 to form a second mounting cavity 123b. The second mounting cavity 123b is spaced apart from the first mounting cavity 121a in the left-right direction of the skirting board 12. The pump body 50 is mounted within the second mounting cavity 123b. This allows the pump body 50 to be installed within the second mounting cavity 123b formed by the second surface 123 of the skirting board 12. The pump body 50 does not occupy space within the housing 11 for installation, allowing the housing 11 to be designed more compactly, further reducing the overall size of the dishwasher 100. This allows the dishwasher 100 to be used in compact environments, thereby improving the dishwasher's usability.

[0088] Furthermore, the second panel 123 is recessed toward the first panel 122 to form a third mounting cavity 123c. The second mounting cavity 123b, the first mounting cavity 121a, and the third mounting cavity 123c are sequentially spaced apart in the left-right direction of the baseboard 12. The dishwasher 100 also includes a circuit board assembly 60, which is electrically connected to the pump body 50 and is mounted within the third mounting cavity 123c. This allows the third mounting cavity 123c formed by the second panel 123 of the baseboard 12 to accommodate the circuit board assembly 60. This eliminates the need for the circuit board assembly 60 to occupy space within the housing 11, allowing for a more compact design. This further reduces the overall size of the dishwasher 100, making it suitable for compact environments and improving its usability. The circuit board assembly 60 controls the pump body 50 to periodically and quantitatively extract detergent from the liquid storage structure 30. In this way, the user only needs to fill the liquid storage structure 30 with detergent, and the user can wash the dishes for a longer period of time without having to manually add detergent, thereby reducing the difficulty of each washing.

[0089] In the left-right direction of the skirting board 12 , the second installation cavity 123 b , the first installation cavity 121 a , and the third installation cavity 123 c may be arranged in sequence and spaced apart. It is understandable that under daily use, the overall weight change of the liquid storage structure 30 will change with the degree of detergent added. Therefore, if the first installation cavity 121a for installing the liquid storage structure 30 is arranged at the left or right end of the skirting board 12, as the detergent in the liquid storage structure 30 is gradually added, the overall weight of the liquid storage structure 30 will gradually decrease. At this time, the overall weight of the skirting board 12 will easily become unbalanced. Therefore, the first installation cavity 121a is arranged between the second installation cavity 123b and the third installation cavity 123c, so that the liquid storage structure 30 with a larger degree of weight change is centered to avoid the overall weight of the skirting board 12 from being unbalanced on the left and right. In this way, the overall stability of the skirting board 12 can be improved, thereby ensuring the stability of the skirting board 12 connected to the body 11 and preventing the body 11 from being disconnected from the skirting board 12.

[0090] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the body 10 optionally further includes a cover 15, which is movably connected to the skirting board 12 to cover or open the disassembly opening 1213. It should be noted that the specific forms in which the cover 15 is movably connected to the skirting board 12 may include, but are not limited to, rotation along the up-down direction of the skirting board 12, rotation from left to right or from right to left along the left-right direction of the skirting board 12, and pulling the cover 15 along the front-to-back direction of the skirting board 12, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto. The provision of the cover 15 protects the liquid storage structure 30, preventing it from being exposed to the outside for a long time and being easily damaged by collisions. Furthermore, when the cover 15 covers the disassembly opening 1213, the surface of the cover 15 facing away from the liquid storage structure 30 is coplanar with the surface of the skirting board 12 facing away from the body 11, which not only improves the overall appearance but also prevents the cover 15 from bulging outward and being easily damaged by collisions.

[0091] In some structural forms, the cover 15 is formed with an observation window 151. When the cover 15 covers the assembly / disassembly opening 1213, the observation window 151 is arranged directly opposite the liquid storage structure 30 along the front-to-back direction of the skirting board 12. In this way, even when the cover 15 covers the assembly / disassembly opening 1213, the user can directly observe the liquid level in the liquid storage chamber through the observation window 151 without opening the cover 15, thus saving steps. The observation window 151 can be a through-hole structure.

[0092] Furthermore, the side panels of the cover 15 are pivotally connected to the walls of the first mounting cavity 121a via a pivot, allowing the cover 15 to rotate relative to the skirting board 12 to close or open the disassembly opening 1213. Thus, the present embodiment of the application utilizes the pivot to allow the cover 15 to rotate relative to the skirting board 12. Compared to a pull-out arrangement between the cover 15 and the skirting board 12, the cover 15 of this embodiment only needs to rotate a certain acute angle, not a full 90-degree rotation, to allow the user to remove the liquid storage structure 30 from the first mounting cavity 121a, providing greater convenience.

[0093] Furthermore, the rotation form of the cover body 15 and the skirting board 12 can be configured so that the cover body 15 rotates from top to bottom relative to the skirting board 12. In this way, when the user opens the cover body 15, the cover body 15 can continue to rotate due to its own weight, and an opening sufficient to remove the liquid storage structure 30 can be formed without the user having to further open the cover body, making the operation more convenient.

[0094] 2 , optionally, one of the side panel surface of the cover 15 and the cavity wall of the first installation cavity 121a is provided with a buckle, and the other is provided with a buckle position. The buckle and the buckle position engage with each other so that when the cover 15 covers the assembly and disassembly opening 1213, the cover 15 can be engaged with the skirting board 12. In this way, when the cover 15 covers the assembly and disassembly opening 1213, the connection stability between the cover 15 and the skirting board 12 can be improved by increasing the engagement between the buckle and the buckle position, thereby preventing abnormal rotation of the cover 15 that could damage the cover 15 or cause damage to the user's footsteps. This improves the durability of the cover 15 and enhances the safety of the user during use.

[0095] Exemplarily, the side panel surface of the side panel of the cover body 15 may be provided with a snap fastener, and the cavity wall of the first installation cavity 121a may be provided with a snap fastener, and the cavity wall of the first installation cavity 121a may be provided with a snap fastener, and the side panel surface of the side panel of the cover body 15 may be provided with a snap fastener. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0096] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", etc. indicate an orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the position relationship in the drawings are only configured as illustrative illustrations and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0097] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, wherein: The dishwasher comprises: A body, wherein the body has a washing chamber and a containing chamber; A water supply structure, wherein the water supply structure is arranged in the accommodating cavity; a liquid storage structure, the liquid storage structure being arranged outside the fuselage; and A communication structure, the communication structure is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the communication structure comprises a first interface, a second interface and a third interface which are connected to each other, the first interface is connected to the liquid storage structure, the second interface is connected to the water supply structure, and the third interface is connected to the washing cavity; Among them, the detergent in the liquid storage structure is injected into the connecting structure through the first interface, and the water flow of the water supply structure is injected into the connecting structure through the second interface, so as to drive the detergent located in the connecting structure to be injected into the washing chamber along the third interface.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein: The fuselage comprises: A machine body, wherein the washing chamber is provided in the machine body, and the water supply structure is connected to the machine body; A skirting board, the skirting board is connected to the lower front side of the machine body, and the liquid storage structure is connected to the outer side of the skirting board away from the machine body; and A bottom cover is connected to the bottom of the body to cooperate with each other to form the accommodating cavity.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, wherein: The body further comprises a spray assembly, the spray assembly is connected to the surface of the body facing the bottom cover, the spray assembly comprises a first liquid inlet joint and a spray end, the spray end extends into the washing chamber; The third interface of the communication structure is connected to the first liquid inlet connector of the spray assembly.

4. The dishwasher according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The connecting structure includes a first connecting tube and a second connecting tube, one end of the second connecting tube passes through the tube wall of the first connecting tube and is connected to the interior of the first connecting tube, the opposite ends of the first connecting tube are respectively configured as the first interface and the third interface, and the end of the second connecting tube away from the first connecting tube is configured as the second interface.

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, wherein: The distance between the connecting point of the second connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe and the first interface is smaller than the distance between the connecting point of the second connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe and the third interface.

6. The dishwasher according to claim 4 or 5, wherein: The height of the second interface in the accommodating chamber is higher than the height of the connection between the second connecting pipe and the first connecting pipe in the accommodating chamber; And / or, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are an integrated structure; And / or, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are arranged as arc-shaped pipes.

7. A dishwasher as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein: The first connecting tube and the second connecting tube are telescopic tubes; Alternatively, the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are hoses.

8. A dishwasher as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein: The body further comprises a water inlet valve, the water inlet valve is connected to the body at the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity, and the water inlet valve is located between the second interface and the water supply structure; And / or, the body further comprises a respirator, the respirator is connected to the body at the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity, and the respirator is located between the second interface and the water supply structure; And / or, the body further includes a water softener, the water softener is connected to the body at the cavity wall of the accommodating cavity, and the water softener is located between the second interface and the water supply structure.

9. A dishwasher as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein: The dishwasher further comprises a pump body, the pump body is connected to the skirting board, and the pump body has an input connector and an output connector, the output connector passes through the body and is exposed in the accommodating cavity and communicates with the first interface; The input connector is directly connected to the liquid outlet connector of the liquid storage structure.

10. The dishwasher according to claim 9, wherein: The skirting board is formed with a mounting portion, and in the front-to-back direction of the skirting board, the mounting portion has a front surface and a rear surface that are disposed opposite to each other, and the skirting board has a first plate surface and a second plate surface that are disposed opposite to each other; The front surface is sunken backward to form a first installation cavity, and the installation portion is open at least at the front side to form a disassembly port, the disassembly port is connected to the first installation cavity, and the liquid storage structure is detachably installed in the first installation cavity; The second plate surface is recessed in a direction toward the first plate surface to form a second installation cavity, the second installation cavity is spaced apart from the first installation cavity in the left-right direction of the skirting board, and the pump body is installed in the second installation cavity.

11. The dishwasher according to claim 10, wherein: The second panel surface is further recessed in a direction toward the first panel surface to form a third installation cavity. In the left-right direction of the skirting board, the second installation cavity, the first installation cavity and the third installation cavity are sequentially arranged at intervals. The dishwasher further includes: A circuit board assembly is electrically connected to the pump body and is installed in the third installation cavity.

12. The dishwasher according to claim 10 or 11, wherein: The body also includes a cover body, which is movably connected to the skirting board to cover or open the disassembly opening.

13. The dishwasher according to claim 12, wherein: The side panel surface of the cover body is pivotally connected to the cavity wall of the first installation cavity through a pivot, so that the cover body can be rotated relative to the skirting board to cover or open the disassembly and assembly opening.

14. The dishwasher according to claim 12 or 13, wherein: One of the side plate surface of the cover body and the cavity wall of the first installation cavity is provided with a buckle, and the other one is provided with a buckle position; The buckle is engaged with the buckle position so that when the cover body covers the assembly and disassembly opening, the cover body can be engaged with the skirting board.

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