CN109402966B

CN109402966B - Washing additive box, washing machine and control method of washing machine

Info

Publication number: CN109402966B
Application number: CN201710713740.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李敬德; 陈永超
Original assignee: Hefei Haier Drum Washing Machine Co ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Current assignee: Hefei Haier Drum Washing Machine Co.,Ltd.; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Priority date: 2017-08-18
Filing date: 2017-08-18
Publication date: 2022-03-18
Anticipated expiration: 2037-08-18
Also published as: CN109402966A

Abstract

The invention discloses a washing additive box, a washing machine and a control method of the washing machine, wherein the washing additive box comprises a closed box body with a cavity inside, the box body is detachably arranged in an installation cavity on a distributor, a two-dimensional code for storing relevant information of washing additives is arranged on the surface of the box body, and a mobile terminal is utilized to scan the two-dimensional code to obtain the information in the two-dimensional code and control the feeding of the washing additives according to the information. The detergent additive box is provided with a two-dimensional code for storing relevant information, and the detergent additive is controlled to be put according to the information, so that the putting is more accurate, and the washing effect is better.

Description

Washing additive box, washing machine and control method of washing machine

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of washing machines, in particular to a washing additive box which is detachably arranged in a washing machine and is matched with the washing machine to realize automatic feeding and multiple feeding, the washing machine with the washing additive box and a control method of the washing machine.

Background

The traditional washing machine needs a user to judge how much detergent is added manually according to experience before washing begins, so that the workload of the user is increased, and incomplete washing or waste is easily caused by improper control of the detergent amount. Therefore, in the related art, an automatic detergent feeding technology is proposed, wherein a detergent dispenser box is filled with a detergent additive box softener for multiple times of washing, and the detergent additive box softener is automatically added according to the requirement during each time of washing. There are also different detergent additive boxes in the detergent dispenser box.

Chinese patent application No. 201610797034.7 discloses a detergent dispensing device for a washing machine, the detergent dispensing device comprising: the storage cavity is limited with a special detergent box mounting groove, a first thimble and a second thimble which are used for puncturing a special detergent box are arranged in the special detergent box mounting groove, a water inlet hole is formed in the first thimble, a water outlet hole is formed in the second thimble, and the first thimble and the second thimble are both suitable for being communicated with the inner space of the special detergent box after the end part of the first thimble and the end part of the second thimble penetrate into the special detergent box. In the invention, the detergent box enters the detergent box through the water inlet hole and enters the washing machine through the water outlet hole to be mixed with the detergent and flow out, the detergent box can be used only once, and the detergent box is required to be installed in each washing.

In addition, because the space of the washing machine is limited, the space for installing the detergent additive box is also limited, the detergent additive box is very difficult to take out after being installed, no hand is needed to apply force, and the user experience is poor. Meanwhile, the detergent additive box is generally inconvenient to add detergent additives in an installation state, and the capacity of the detergent additive box cannot be too large, so that the detergent additive box is frequently taken out.

Furthermore, because the types of washing additives are various, including detergents, softeners, clothes purifiers and the like, manufacturers are various and different, physical characteristics and washing effects are different, the use amount and the use method are different, the applicable clothes and washing methods are different, and the same program and the same adding amount cannot achieve better effects.

The present invention has been made in view of this situation.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to overcome the defects of the prior art and provides a detergent additive box which is convenient to take out and accurately put in, a washing machine with the detergent additive box and a control method of the washing machine.

In order to solve the technical problems, the invention adopts the technical scheme that: a washing additive box comprises a closed box body, wherein a cavity is formed in the closed box body, the box body is detachably arranged in an installation cavity on a distributor, a two-dimensional code for storing relevant information of washing additives is arranged on the surface of the box body, a mobile terminal is used for scanning the two-dimensional code to obtain the information in the two-dimensional code, and the putting of the washing additives is controlled according to the information.

Further, the setting that the two-dimensional code can be pasted is on the box body surface, changes the corresponding two-dimensional code of changing when the washing additive in the box body, and is preferred, the setting of two-dimensional code abrasionproof decreases.

Further, the two-dimensional code printing is on the box body surface, the box body still sets up the abrasionproof on the surface and decreases the structure, preferably, the abrasionproof decreases the structure and for the abrasionproof decreases the film.

Further, the box body still includes the electronic display structure who shows the two-dimensional code, electronic display structure detachable sets up on the box body.

Furthermore, a taking-out structure which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box is further arranged on the box body, and the taking-out structure comprises a handle structure arranged on the box body.

Furthermore, a taking-out structure which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box is arranged on the box body, and the taking-out structure is arranged at the other end of the box body and comprises a push-spring switch assembly and a locking piece, wherein the push-spring switch assembly is used for pressing/pressing the other end of the locking box body again to unlock and bounce the other end of the box body, and the locking piece is matched with the push-spring switch assembly to lock/unlock the other end of the box body.

Furthermore, the box body is also provided with a taking-out structure which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box, the taking-out structure is arranged at the other end of the box body and comprises a switch component and an ejection component, the switch component unlocks/locks the other end of the box body, and the ejection component ejects/cannot eject the other end of the box body.

The invention also provides a washing machine which comprises the detergent additive box.

The invention also discloses a control method of the washing machine, which comprises the following steps,

(1) scanning a two-dimensional code on a detergent additive box;

(2) acquiring relevant information of the washing additives stored in the two-dimensional code;

(3) transmitting the relevant information stored in the two-dimensional code to a control terminal of the washing machine;

(4) and the control terminal of the washing machine adjusts the washing program of the washing machine according to the related information stored in the two-dimensional code.

Further, the information related to the washing additives stored in the two-dimensional code comprises physical characteristics, and/or washing effect, and/or manufacturer, and/or putting data.

After the technical scheme is adopted, compared with the prior art, the invention has the following beneficial effects.

1. The two-dimensional code for storing the related information is set, and the putting of the washing additives is controlled according to the information, so that the putting is more accurate, and the washing effect is better.

2. The wear-resistant setting of two-dimensional code prevents that mistake and maloperation etc. that the wearing and tearing produced from influencing the washing effect.

3. Set up the taking out structure for the box body is convenient to be dismantled under the prerequisite of not many occupation space, the taking out structure has certain hidden effect.

4. The structure is simple, the elements are few, the reliability is high, the usability is good, and the economical efficiency is good.

The following describes embodiments of the present invention in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the invention without limiting the invention to the right. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and that for a person skilled in the art, other drawings can be derived from them without inventive effort. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a dispenser of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the structure of the buckle shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a detergent additive cartridge of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a dispenser of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the push-to-eject switch assembly;

FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the dispenser of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a dispenser of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a one-way venting arrangement;

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a flow chart of a method of detergent additive dosing according to the present invention;

in the figure: 1. a detergent additive box; 11. a liquid outlet; 12. two-dimensional codes; 13. the upper surface of the box body; 14. the side surface of the box body; 15. a locking member; 2. removing the structure; 21. a handle structure; 211. an upper cover; 212. a hand inserting hole; 213. a force application part; 214. a side wall; 215. a hand buckling cavity; 216. a notch; 22. a push-and-eject switch assembly; 221. a housing; 222. a connecting portion; 223. a convex column; 224. a first moving member; 225. a second moving member; 226. a guide positioning pin; 227. a spring; 228. a guide groove; 23. a switch assembly; 231, buckling; 232. a screw; 24. ejecting the assembly; 241. an elastic element; 242. a cylinder; 243. a through hole; 3. a one-way ventilation structure; 31. a gas permeable element; 311. air holes are formed; 32. a switching element; 321. a switch section; 4. a mounting cavity; 5. a dispenser.

It should be noted that the drawings and the description are not intended to limit the scope of the inventive concept in any way, but to illustrate it by a person skilled in the art with reference to specific embodiments.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and the following embodiments are used for illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience in describing the present invention and simplifying the description, but do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed in a specific orientation, and be operated, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted" and "connected" are to be interpreted broadly, e.g., as being either fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically or electrically connected; may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.

The following further describes embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in fig. 1-14, a detergent additive box 1 comprises a closed box body with a cavity inside, the box body is detachably arranged in an installation cavity 4 of a distributor 5, a two-dimensional code 12 for storing relevant information of detergent additives is arranged on the surface of the box body, and a mobile terminal is used for scanning the two-dimensional code 12 to obtain the information in the two-dimensional code and controlling the feeding of the detergent additives according to the information.

In the above scheme, the box body of the detergent additive box 1 is detachably arranged in the installation cavity 4 of the detergent additive box 1 on the washing machine, the box body further comprises a liquid outlet 11, the liquid outlet 11 is used for being communicated with a feeding pipeline of the washing machine so as to feed detergent additives into the washing machine, the liquid outlet 11 is provided with a liquid outlet structure, and after the detergent additive box 1 is installed, the detergent/softener in the detergent additive box 1 flows out of the liquid outlet 11 and is used for washing clothes/nursing clothes. The detergent additive box 1 realizes automatic feeding of detergent additives, but at present, the types of detergent additives are various and different, the types of detergent additives comprise detergent, softener, clothes and the like, manufacturers are various and different, physical properties and washing effects are different, the use amount and the use method are different, and the same program and the feeding amount are set, so that a better effect cannot be achieved. The surface of the box body is provided with a two-dimensional code 12 for storing the relevant information of the washing additives, the relevant information of the washing additives in the box body is stored in the two-dimensional code 12, the two-dimensional code 12 is scanned before washing is started, the relevant information in the washing additives box 1 is obtained, and the feeding of the washing additives is controlled according to the information. The related information comprises what washing additive is in the box body, and the washing additive is detergent, softener or clothes detergent or other washing additives; the washing box also comprises manufacturers of the washing additives in the box body, and because various characteristics of the washing additives produced by different manufacturers are different, and the applicable water quality, water quantity and the like are different; the detergent box also comprises the physical characteristics of the detergent additives in the box body, and each detergent additive has the physical characteristics of the detergent additive and is not completely the same; the washing effect of the washing additives in the box body is also included, the washing effect of each washing additive is different, different washing effects can be caused by different water amounts, different washing effects can be caused by different water qualities, different washing effects can be caused by the dirt degree of clothes, and even different washing effects can be caused by water temperature, washing procedures and the like; some additional details regarding the laundry additive are also included. According to the information and some current information of the washing machine, such as washing program, water quantity, water temperature and the like, the adding amount and adding time of the washing additives are judged and added according to the requirement.

In addition, when the detergent/conditioner in the detergent additive box 1 is used up, a new detergent additive box 1 needs to be replaced or the detergent additive box 1 needs to be taken out to supplement the detergent/conditioner. However, because the space in the washing machine is limited, the detergent additive box 1 is generally easy to install and difficult to take out, and the detergent additive box 1 designed by the invention is provided with the taking-out structure 2 which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box 1. The taking-out structure 2 comprises a buckle handle structure 21 arranged on the box body; or the other end of the box body which is not provided with the liquid outlet 11 comprises a switch component 23 and an ejection component 24 which are used for unlocking/locking the other end of the box body; or a push spring switch component 22 arranged at the other end of the box body, which is not provided with the liquid outlet 11, and a locking piece 15 matched with the push spring switch component 22 to lock the other end of the box body.

Further, the setting that two-dimensional code 12 can be pasted is on the box body surface, and corresponding change two-dimensional code 12 when changing the detergent additive in the box body, preferably, two-dimensional code 12 abrasionproof decreases the setting.

In the above scheme, the setting that two-dimensional code 12 can be pasted is on the box body surface, makes the recycle of detergent additive box 1 more convenient like this, and when the detergent additive in the box body used up, can add the detergent additive and continue to use or add other detergent additives and continue to use, corresponding change two-dimensional code 12 when changing the detergent additive in the box body. The cassette surface is the surface on which the cassette can be viewed when the cassette dispenser 5 is open. An error or the like occurs unless the two-dimensional code 12 is replaced. Preferably, the two-dimensional code 12 is arranged to prevent abrasion, because the detergent additive box 1 is detachably arranged in the installation cavity 4 of the distributor 5, the distributor 5 is installed on the washing machine in a drawer type, when the two-dimensional code 12 is scanned by the drawing distributor 5, the two-dimensional code 12 is inevitably abraded to a certain extent, and the abraded two-dimensional code 12 can cause poor results such as incomplete scanning or incomplete information scanning, so that the two-dimensional code 12 is arranged to prevent abrasion. In the drawer-type dispenser 5, since the upper surface of the detergent additive case 1 is generally exposed to the outside when the dispenser 5 is pulled out and opened, the two-dimensional code 12 is provided on the upper surface of the detergent additive case 1. The anti-abrasion method can be realized by arranging an anti-abrasion film outside the two-dimensional code 12 or arranging an anti-abrasion cover plate at the position where the two-dimensional code 12 is arranged.

Further, the two-dimensional code 12 is printed on the surface of the box body, and an anti-abrasion structure is further arranged on the surface of the box body, preferably, the anti-abrasion structure is an anti-abrasion film.

In the scheme, the two-dimensional code 12 is printed on the surface of the box body, is formed in one step, avoids secondary processing and is simple and convenient. The box body still sets up the abrasionproof structure for the two-dimensional code 12 of printing on the surface, the preferred abrasionproof of abrasionproof structure decreases the film. Or the anti-abrasion structure is an anti-abrasion cover plate. Because the detergent additive box 1 is detachably arranged in the installation cavity 4 of the distributor 5, the distributor 5 is installed on the washing machine in a drawer type, when the distributor 5 is pulled to scan the two-dimensional code 12, the two-dimensional code 12 is inevitably worn to a certain extent, and the worn two-dimensional code 12 can result in poor results such as incomplete scanning or incomplete information or no information scanning, so an anti-wear structure needs to be arranged on the surface of the box body.

Further, the box body still includes the electronic display structure who shows two-dimensional code 12, electronic display structure detachable sets up on the box body.

In the above scheme, the electronic display structure displaying the two-dimensional code 12 is detachably arranged on the box body. The content stored in the two-dimensional code 12 displayed by the electronic display structure can be updated in real time according to the specific condition of the washing additive in the box body, the box body also comprises sensors for measuring various data, the sensors are electrically connected with the electronic display structure, the content stored in the two-dimensional code 12 displayed by the electronic display structure can be updated in real time according to the detailed condition of the washing additive in the box body, or the two-dimensional code 12 displayed by the electronic display structure can be updated in real time according to the detailed condition of the washing additive in the box body. Because the washing additive box 1 is detachably arranged in the installation cavity 4 of the distributor 5, the distributor 5 is installed on the washing machine in a drawer mode, when the two-dimensional code 12 is scanned by the drawing distributor 5, the two-dimensional code 12 is inevitably worn to a certain extent, and the worn two-dimensional code 12 can result in poor results such as incomplete scanning or incomplete information or no information scanning, so that the electronic display structure is arranged in an anti-abrasion mode, wherein the anti-abrasion mode comprises an anti-abrasion film or an anti-abrasion cover plate or other anti-abrasion modes. In addition, the electronic display structure is also configured to display the two-dimensional code 12 when the dispenser 5 is in the drawn state after being correctly mounted, so as to save power.

Further, a taking-out structure 2 which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box 1 is further arranged on the box body, and the taking-out structure 2 comprises a buckle handle structure 21 arranged on the box body.

In the above solution, the handle structure 21 includes a hidden handle structure 21. The handle structure 21 is generally simple and convenient to operate, a hand or a finger is inserted into the handle structure 21, one end of the detergent additive box 1 is taken away from the detergent additive box 1 installation cavity 4 by force application, and then the detergent additive box 1 is further taken out through the taken-away part.

Further, a taking-out structure 2 which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box 1 is arranged on the box body, the taking-out structure 2 is arranged at the other end of the box body and comprises a push spring switch assembly 22 which is used for pressing and locking the other end of the box body/pressing and unlocking the box body again and bouncing the other end of the box body, and a locking piece 15 which is matched with the push spring switch assembly 22 to lock/unlock the other end of the box body.

In the above scheme, the push-spring switch assembly 22 and the locking piece 15 are arranged at one end of the box body, which is not provided with the liquid outlet 11, the push-spring switch assembly 22 is pressed into a locking state for the first time, is matched with the locking piece 15 to lock and install the detergent additive box 1 in the installation cavity 4, and is pressed into an unlocking state for the second time, the push-spring switch assembly 22 and the locking piece 15 are unlocked, the other end of the box body is at least partially popped out of the installation cavity 4 under the action of the push-spring switch, and the operation is easy through popping out the part, such as the initial detergent additive box 1.

Further, the box body is further provided with a taking-out structure 2 which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box 1, the taking-out structure 2 is arranged at the other end of the box body and comprises a switch assembly 23 and an ejection assembly 24, the switch assembly 23 is used for unlocking/locking the other end of the box body, and the ejection assembly 24 is used for ejecting/not ejecting the other end of the box body.

In the above scheme, the ejection assembly 24 is the ejection assembly 24 arranged at the other end of the box body in the installation cavity 4, the liquid outlet 11 is arranged at one end of the box body, the other end of the box body is the end opposite to the box body, the ejection assembly 24 is arranged close to the other end of the box body, preferably, the closer to the other end of the box body, the better the ejection effect of the ejection assembly on the other end of the box body is; the other end of the box body is locked/unlocked by the switch assembly 23, when the washing additive box 1 is installed, one end of the box body provided with the liquid outlet 11 is positioned and installed firstly and cannot be ejected by external force, the ejection assembly 24 always keeps the force for ejecting the other end of the box body, when the other end of the box body is locked by the switch assembly 23, the other end of the box body cannot be ejected by the ejection assembly 24, when the other end of the box body is unlocked by the switch assembly 23, the other end of the box body is ejected by the ejection assembly 24, and the height of the other end of the box body ejected by the ejection assembly 24 is more than or equal to half of the height of the box body.

Further, the detergent additive box 1 further comprises an air hole 311, and a one-way ventilation structure 3 is arranged at the air hole 311.

The one-way ventilating structure 3 comprises a ventilating element 31 and a switch element 32, the ventilating element 31 is provided with a ventilating hole 311, the switch element 32 comprises a switch part 321, the switch part 321 is opened or closed by the air pressure change of the inner side and the outer side of the detergent additive box 1, and the ventilating hole 311 conducts air or is closed in one way.

The invention also provides a washing machine, which comprises the detergent additive box 1.

The invention also discloses a washing machine control method, which comprises the following steps:

(1) scanning the two-dimensional code 12 on the detergent additive box 1;

(2) acquiring the relevant information of the washing additives stored in the two-dimensional code 12;

(3) transmitting the relevant information stored in the two-dimensional code 12 to a control terminal of the washing machine;

(4) the control terminal of the washing machine adjusts the washing program of the washing machine through the related information stored in the two-dimensional code 12.

In the above scheme, the scanning of the two-dimensional code 12 may be performed by a mobile terminal, or by a scanning device provided in the washing machine, where the mobile terminal includes a mobile device such as a mobile phone and a tablet computer. The control terminal of the washing machine can be divided into several conditions, one is that scanning equipment arranged in the washing machine is transmitted to the control terminal in the washing machine; or the washing machine is an internet-of-things washing machine which can be controlled by a mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal scans the two-dimensional code 12/a scanning device in the washing machine scans the two-dimensional code 12 to obtain related information which is transmitted to a control terminal of the mobile terminal of the washing machine; or the washing machine is an internet-of-things washing machine which can be controlled by a mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal scans the two-dimensional code 12/relevant information obtained by scanning the two-dimensional code 12 by a scanning device in the washing machine is transmitted to a control terminal in the washing machine. The control terminal of the washing machine adjusts the washing program of the washing machine through the related information, prompts the material of the clothes suitable for washing, the temperature suitable for washing, the water quantity and the clothes quantity according to the specific information of the washing additive, and adjusts correspondingly. For example, some washing additives have good washing effect but have fading/decoloring effect on clothes with bright colors, and after the information is scanned, the control terminal judges whether the washed clothes are suitable for washing with the current washing additives according to the characteristics of the washed clothes, and the washing additives are replaced or the washing method/step is replaced to avoid damage.

Further, the information related to the washing additives stored in the two-dimensional code 12 includes physical characteristics, and/or washing effect, and/or manufacturer, and/or dosing data.

In the scheme, the detailed information of the physical characteristics, the washing effect, the manufacturer, the putting data and the like of the washing additive influences the effect of the washing additive in the washing process, and the type, the putting amount, the putting time and the like of the automatically put washing additive are judged according to the detailed information, so that clothes can be better washed, and a good washing effect is obtained.

Example one

As shown in fig. 1 to 14, in this embodiment, a detergent additive box 1 includes a closed box body having a cavity therein, the box body is detachably disposed in an installation cavity 4 of a dispenser 5, a two-dimensional code 12 storing information related to detergent additives is disposed on a surface of the box body, and a mobile terminal is used to scan the two-dimensional code 12 to obtain information therein and control the feeding of the detergent additives according to the information.

The setting that two-dimensional code 12 can be pasted is on the box body surface, and corresponding change two-dimensional code 12 when changing the washing additive in the box body, preferably, two-dimensional code 12 abrasionproof decreases the setting.

As shown in fig. 1-5, the box body is further provided with a taking-out structure 2 for conveniently taking out the detergent additive box 1, and the taking-out structure 2 comprises a handle structure 21 arranged on the box body. Further, a cavity is formed in the upper surface 13 of the box body, the cavity is a cavity formed by the upper surface 13 of the box body sinking from top to bottom, and the handle structure 21 is arranged in the cavity. The handle structure 21 includes an upper cover 211 covering the opening of the cavity portion, a handle cavity is formed below the upper cover 211, the other portion of the opening and the handle cavity form a handle insertion hole 212 for inserting a handle/finger into the handle cavity, and the upper cover 211 forms a force application portion 213 for applying force to remove/assist in removing the detergent additive box 1 by the inserted handle/finger. The handle structure 21 further comprises a side wall 214, and the side wall 214, the upper cover 211 and the bottom of the cavity form a handle cavity; or the handle structure 21 further comprises a side wall 214 and a bottom surface, and a handle cavity is formed among the side wall 214, the upper cover 211 and the bottom surface; the sidewalls 214 are each sized to match the sidewalls 214 of the cavity. The buckle structure 21 joint is in the cavity, lateral wall 214 includes joint portion, be equipped with the joint structure that matches with joint portion in the cavity, it is preferred, joint portion includes lateral wall 214 from the upper surface downward slope extension, the incline direction is for extending to its outside from the box body is inside. The handle structure 21 is made of an elastic material, and preferably, the handle structure 21 is integrally formed by the elastic material. The take-out structure 2 further comprises a cover plate hiding the handle structure 21, and the cover plate is arranged on the upper surface 13 of the box body in a turnover way. The handle structure 21 is disposed on the box side 14 and is a handle cavity 215 recessed toward the inside of the box on the box side 14, and preferably, the handle structure 21 is disposed on the box side 14 opposite to the liquid outlet 11. The handle cavity 215 comprises a handle cavity 215 force applying surface for applying force to the fingers/hand to remove the detergent additive box 1/assist in removing the detergent additive box 1, and further comprises a notch 216 for facilitating the hand/finger to extend into the handle cavity 215, the upper edge of the notch 216 extends to the upper surface 13 of the box body, preferably, the notch 216 is an arc-shaped notch 216.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 6-8, the taking-out structure 2 is disposed at the other end of the case, and includes a push switch assembly 22 for pressing/pressing again to unlock and pop up the other end of the case, and a locking member 15 for locking/unlocking the other end of the case in cooperation with the push switch assembly 22. The push-spring switch assembly 22 is detachably arranged in the installation cavity 4 of the detergent additive box 1, a concave cavity for the push-spring switch to be inserted is formed in the bottom of the other end of the box body, a locking piece 15 matched with the push-spring switch is arranged in the concave cavity, the position of the locking piece 15 is matched with the push-spring switch assembly 22, and the push-spring switch assembly 22 is matched with the locking piece 15 to lock the other end of the box body. The push-spring switch assembly 22 comprises a housing 221 and a locking structure arranged in the housing 221, wherein the locking structure comprises a first moving piece 224 and a second moving piece 225 which are movably arranged in the housing 221, the first moving piece 224 moves under the action of the box body and/or the locking piece 15, the second moving piece 225 moves under the drive of the first moving piece 224, and the second moving piece 225 and the locking piece 15 are matched to lock the other end of the box body. The first moving member 224 is at least partially movable out of the housing 221, the second moving member 225 is disposed on the first moving member 224 in an openable and closable manner, the first moving member 224 moves out of the housing 221/into the housing 221, the second moving member 225 opens/closes with respect to the first moving member 224, and the push-and-spring switch assembly 22 is unlocked/locked. The locking structure further includes a guide positioning pin 226 for guiding and positioning the first moving member 224, and the guide positioning pin 226 has one end connected to the housing 221 and the other end slidably connected to the first moving member 224 to allow movement of the first moving member 224. The first moving member 224 is provided with a guide groove 228, the other end of the guide positioning pin 226 extends into the guide groove 228 to guide the movement of the first moving member 224, and the guide groove 228 includes a positioning portion for positioning the guide positioning pin 226, and the positioning portion includes at least a locking positioning portion and an unlocking positioning portion. The locking structure further comprises a spring 227, wherein the spring 227 is abutted between the bottom of the housing 221 and the moving part, preferably, the bottom of the housing 221 is provided with a convex column 223, and the spring 227 is sleeved on the convex column 223. The shell 221 is further provided with a connecting portion 222 for connecting the installation cavity 4, preferably, the push-spring switch assembly 22 is clamped in the installation cavity 4, and the connecting portion 222 is a connecting buckle arranged on the shell 221. The terminal locking portion that is provided with of locking piece 15, set up the locking platform on the second motion 225, the locking platform of second motion 225 when locking portion and closure is mutually the joint, the locking box body other end.

Or, as shown in fig. 9 to 11, the taking-out structure 2 is disposed at the other end of the box body, and includes a switch assembly 23 and an ejection assembly 24 for unlocking/locking the other end of the box body, where the switch assembly 23 unlocks/locks the other end of the box body, and the ejection assembly 24 ejects/cannot eject the other end of the box body. The switch assembly 23 comprises a buckle 231, one end of the buckle 231 is matched with the box body to lock/unlock the other end of the box body, and the other end of the buckle 231 is arranged on the installation cavity 4. Be equipped with recess 16 on the box body side 14 of the box body other end, buckle 231 one end stretches into the interior locking box body other end of recess 16, buckle 231 one end shifts out the recess 16 unblock box body other end. The other end of the buckle 231 is detachably connected to the mounting cavity 4, preferably, the other end of the buckle 231 is detachably connected to the mounting cavity 4 through a screw 232; alternatively, the other end of the latch 231 is integrally formed on the mounting cavity 4. The buckle 231 is pressed to move the buckle 231 out of the groove 16, the other end of the box body is unlocked, and the ejection assembly 24 ejects the other end of the box body; or the buckle 231 is detached to move the buckle 231 out of the groove 16, the other end of the box body is unlocked, and the ejection assembly 24 ejects the other end of the box body. The ejection assembly 24 includes an elastic member 241, and two ends of the elastic member 241 abut against between the structure of the dispenser 5 under the housing and the mounting chamber 4/4 of the detergent additive cartridge 1. The elastic element 241 is a spring, a concave cavity which is concave downwards is arranged in the installation cavity 4, and a cylinder 242 for sleeving the spring is arranged in the concave cavity; or, a through hole 243 communicated with the distributor 5 below the installation cavity 4 is arranged in the installation cavity 4, a concave cavity is structurally arranged on the distributor 5 at the lower end of the through hole 243, and a column 242 sleeved with a spring is arranged in the concave cavity. A first limiting structure extending downwards is arranged at the edge of the concave cavity of the mounting cavity 4, and a limiting part which is matched with the first limiting structure to limit the spring to move up and down is arranged at the bottom of the spring; or the edge of the through hole 243 is provided with a first limiting structure extending downwards, and the bottom of the spring is provided with a limiting part which is matched with the first limiting structure to limit the spring to move up and down. The cavity is a circular cavity, an annular groove is formed between the edge of the cavity and the column 242 arranged in the cavity, the spring is arranged in the annular groove, and preferably, the column 242 is circumferentially and uniformly provided with a plurality of second limiting structures for limiting the circumferential movement of the spring.

In the embodiment, a washing machine is also provided, and the washing machine comprises the detergent additive box 1.

The control method of the washing machine includes the following steps:

(1) scanning the two-dimensional code 12 on the detergent additive box 1;

The information related to the washing additives stored in the two-dimensional code 12 includes physical characteristics, and/or washing effect, and/or manufacturer, and/or putting data.

Example two

Compared with the first embodiment, the difference is that the two-dimensional code 12 is printed on the surface of the box body, and an anti-abrasion structure is further arranged on the surface of the box body, preferably, the anti-abrasion structure is an anti-abrasion film.

EXAMPLE III

Compared with the first embodiment, the difference is that the box body further comprises an electronic display structure for displaying the two-dimensional code 12, and the electronic display structure is detachably arranged on the box body.

The content stored in the two-dimensional code 12 displayed by the electronic display structure can be updated in real time according to the specific condition of the washing additive in the box body, the box body also comprises sensors for measuring various data, the sensors are electrically connected with the electronic display structure, the content stored in the two-dimensional code 12 displayed by the electronic display structure can be updated in real time according to the detailed condition of the washing additive in the box body, or the two-dimensional code 12 displayed by the electronic display structure can be updated in real time according to the detailed condition of the washing additive in the box body. The electronic display structure is arranged to be wear resistant.

Example four

As shown in fig. 12-13, in this embodiment, a detergent additive box 1 includes a closed box body having a cavity therein, the box body is detachably disposed in an installation cavity 4 of a dispenser 5, a two-dimensional code 12 storing information related to detergent additives is disposed on a surface of the box body, and a mobile terminal is used to scan the two-dimensional code 12 to obtain information therein and control the feeding of the detergent additives according to the information.

The washing additive box 1 is also provided with a one-way ventilating structure 3 on the box body.

The one-way ventilating structure 3 is installed on the box body of the detergent additive box 1 and comprises a ventilating element 31 and a switch element 32, a ventilating hole 311 is formed in the ventilating element 31, the switch element 32 comprises a switch part 321, the switch part 321 is opened or closed through air pressure change at the inner side and the outer side of the box body of the detergent additive box 1, and the ventilating hole 311 conducts air in a one-way mode or is closed.

The ventilating element 31 is provided with two air holes 311, the air holes 311 penetrate through the upper end surface and the lower end surface of the ventilating element 31, and air outlets of the air holes are uniformly and circumferentially distributed on the lower end surface.

The ventilating element 31 is formed by two coaxial cylindrical structures with different diameters, and the diameter of the upper end surface is slightly larger than that of the lower end surface.

The ventilation member 31 is also coaxially provided with a connection hole for connecting the switching member 32 and an annular groove for sealing the auxiliary switching member 32.

The connecting hole runs through ventilative component 31, and with ventilative component 31 is coaxial, the connecting hole includes two holes coaxial and the diameter is different, and the junction in two holes forms the joint the screens boss of switching element 32. The air holes 311 are uniformly and circumferentially arranged around the axis of the connecting hole.

The annular groove is arranged on the lower end surface of the ventilation element 31, and the air outlet of the ventilation hole 311 is arranged on the lower end surface within the annular groove. The inside wall of annular groove sets up to bleeder vent 311 direction slope, and the transition extends to the outward flange of bleeder vent 311, the lateral wall of annular groove is vertical limit, and the both sides wall rounding off intersects.

The switch element 32 is an integrally formed elastic material element, and includes a switch portion 321 and a connecting portion.

The switch portion 321 is an inverted umbrella-shaped structure, and covers the lower end surface of the ventilation element 31, and the end of the switch portion extends into the annular groove.

The switch part 321 is closed, the tail end of the switch part extends into the annular groove, and the air hole 311 is sealed; the switch portion 321 is opened, the switch portion 321 deforms, the tail end of the switch portion 321 leaves the annular groove, and the air holes 311 are communicated in a single direction.

Connecting portion are provided with annular boss and changeover portion, and this annular boss cooperates with the screens boss on the connecting hole with connecting portion joint in the connecting hole, the changeover portion sets up between annular boss and switch portion 321, and this changeover portion inside is equipped with the cavity hole of auxiliary switch portion 321 deformation.

Preferably, the section of the annular boss is semicircular; the inside hollow bore that is equipped with of changeover portion extends and runs through switch portion 321, further reduces switch portion 321 and takes place the required power of deformation.

The detergent additive cartridge 1 described in this embodiment has two states: the washing additive is extracted from the liquid outlet 11, the air pressure in the washing additive box 1 is reduced, the air pressure in the washing additive box 1 is smaller than the external air pressure, the switch part 321 is deformed, the tail end of the switch part leaves the annular groove, and the air vents 311 admit air; the second state is to stop the extraction, the liquid outlet 11 is sealed, the air pressure in the detergent additive box 1 is equal to the external air pressure, the switch part 321 is restored, and the tail end of the switch part extends into the annular groove to seal the detergent additive box 1.

EXAMPLE five

In this embodiment, a detergent additive box 1 includes a closed box body with a cavity inside, the box body is detachably disposed in an installation cavity 4 of a distributor 5, a two-dimensional code 12 storing relevant information of detergent additives is disposed on the surface of the box body, and a mobile terminal is used to scan the two-dimensional code 12 to obtain information therein and control the feeding of the detergent additives according to the information.

The two-dimensional code 12 can be arranged on the surface of the box body in a sticking way, the two-dimensional code 12 is correspondingly replaced when the washing additive in the box body is replaced, and preferably, the two-dimensional code 12 is arranged in an anti-abrasion way; or, the two-dimensional code 12 is printed on the surface of the box body, and an anti-abrasion structure is further arranged on the surface of the box body, preferably, the anti-abrasion structure is an anti-abrasion film; or, the box body still includes the electronic display structure who shows two-dimensional code 12, electronic display structure detachable sets up on the box body.

The mounting cavity 4 is provided with a limiting structure for limiting the movement of the detergent additive box 1 when the detergent additive box 1 is arranged on the mounting cavity 4. The limiting structure comprises an elastic part arranged on one side of the installation cavity 4, and is used for being elastically deformed between the side walls of the detergent additive box 1 and the installation cavity 4 when the detergent additive box 1 is arranged on the installation cavity 4. A hand buckling position is arranged on the side wall of the installation cavity 4, which is positioned on the opposite side of the elastic piece; preferably, the fastening position is a concave part extending outwards from the side wall of the mounting cavity 4.

EXAMPLE six

As shown in fig. 14, the control method of the washing machine, includes the steps of,

(1) judging whether the mobile terminal is provided with an application program of the target washing machine or not;

(2) the mobile terminal installs an application program of a target washing machine, opens the application program to scan the two-dimensional code 12 on the detergent additive box 1, acquires the relevant information of the detergent additives stored in the two-dimensional code 12, transmits the relevant information to a control terminal of the washing machine, and controls the adding amount of the detergent additives according to the scanned information;

(3) the mobile terminal does not install the application program of the target washing machine, scans the two-dimensional code 12 of the application program of the washing machine, downloads the application program of the washing machine according to the prompt, opens the application program to scan the two-dimensional code 12 on the detergent additive box 1, obtains the relevant information of the detergent additives stored in the two-dimensional code 12, transmits the relevant information to the control terminal of the washing machine, and controls the adding amount of the detergent additives according to the scanned information.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. The utility model provides a washing machine washing additive box, includes the inside closed box body that is equipped with the cavity, box body detachable sets up the installation intracavity on the distributor, its characterized in that:

the surface of the box body is provided with a two-dimensional code for storing relevant information of the washing additives, the two-dimensional code is scanned by the mobile terminal to obtain the information in the two-dimensional code, and the washing additives are controlled to be put in according to the information;

the two-dimensional code can be arranged on the surface of the box body in a sticking manner, and when the washing additive in the box body is replaced, the two-dimensional code is replaced correspondingly, and the two-dimensional code is arranged in an anti-abrasion manner; or the two-dimensional code is printed on the surface of the box body, and an anti-abrasion structure is further arranged on the surface of the box body; or the box body also comprises an electronic display structure for displaying the two-dimensional code, the electronic display structure is arranged in an anti-abrasion manner, the content stored in the two-dimensional code displayed by the electronic display structure is updated in real time according to the detailed condition of the washing additive in the box body, or the two-dimensional code displayed by the electronic display structure is updated in real time according to the detailed condition of the washing additive in the box body, and the electronic display structure is detachably arranged on the box body;

the box body is also provided with a one-way ventilation structure, the one-way ventilation structure comprises a ventilation element and a switch element, the ventilation element is provided with ventilation holes, the ventilation holes penetrate through the upper end surface and the lower end surface of the ventilation element, and the ventilation element is coaxially provided with a connecting hole for connecting the switch element and an annular groove for sealing the auxiliary switch element;

the switch element comprises a switch part and a connecting part, the switch part is of an inverted umbrella-shaped structure, covers the lower end face of the breathable element, and the tail end of the switch part extends into the annular groove; the connecting part is provided with an annular boss and a transition section, the annular boss is matched with a clamping boss on the connecting hole to clamp the connecting part in the connecting hole, and a hollow hole which is arranged in the transition section and used for assisting the deformation of the switch part extends and penetrates through the switch part;

the air pressure in the washing additive box is reduced, the switch part is deformed, the tail end of the switch part leaves the annular groove, and the air holes are ventilated in a single direction;

the air pressure in the detergent additive box is equal to the external air pressure, the switch part is restored to the original state, the tail end of the switch part extends into the annular groove, and the air holes are closed.

2. A washing machine detergent additive cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the anti-abrasion structure is an anti-abrasion film.

3. A washing machine detergent additive cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the box body is also provided with a taking-out structure which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box, and the taking-out structure comprises a handle structure arranged on the box body.

4. A washing machine detergent additive cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the box body is also provided with a taking-out structure which is convenient for taking out the detergent additive box, the taking-out structure is arranged at the other end of the box body and comprises a push-spring switch assembly and a locking piece, wherein the push-spring switch assembly is used for pressing the other end of the locking box body/pressing the unlocking again and bouncing the other end of the box body, and the locking piece is matched with the push-spring switch assembly to lock/unlock the other end of the box body.

5. A washing machine detergent additive cartridge as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the washing machine is characterized in that a taking-out structure convenient for taking out the washing additive box is further arranged on the box body, the taking-out structure is arranged at the other end of the box body and comprises a switch assembly and an ejection assembly, the switch assembly unlocks/locks the other end of the box body, and the ejection assembly ejects/cannot eject the other end of the box body.

6. A washing machine characterized by: comprising a washing machine detergent additive cartridge according to any one of claims 1-5.

7. A control method of a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: comprises the following steps of (a) carrying out,

(1) scanning a two-dimensional code on a detergent additive box;

8. The control method of a washing machine as claimed in claim 7, wherein: the related information of the washing additive stored in the two-dimensional code comprises physical characteristics, and/or washing effect, and/or manufacturer, and/or putting data.