A kind of detergent additive automatic release device and washing machine
Technical field
The present invention relates to washing machine field, especially a kind of detergent additive automatic release device and washing machine.
Background technique
With the development of science and technology, washing machine launches technology automatically and is more and more applied to the washing machine course of work
In.It is automatic launch technology can according to clothing number, automatic and accurate adds detergent doses, can largely avoid people
For putting detergent, and the situation for causing detergent doses to launch inaccuracy occurs;On the other hand, detergent launches technology automatically
It can once put into compared with multicapacity detergent, dispensing once can be used a very long time, dramatically save each laundry
Require the time cost of putting detergent.But because being automatic dispensing technology, detergent is remaining few especially not primary enough
Property launch detergent additive dosage when, the inadequate situation of injected volume will be generated, so need to detect the amount of detergent additive,
So as to when liquid level is inadequate can with and alarm, remind user increase detergent additive.
It is more existing can automatic detergent adding washing machine, for supplying the liquid outlet of the box body of detergent and being used for
It detects the liquid level of detergent and the level detection mechanism for issuing prompt is relatively independent structure.Such structure makes detergent
The structure of storing unit is relative complex, also greatly increases its manufacturing cost.Since the space of washing machine itself limits, if washed
Washing agent storing unit, structure is complicated, it is possible to can occupy the space of washing machine internal, or even will affect detergent box itself appearance
Amount.Existing level sensing structure mostly uses dry-reed level detection mechanism.
Application No. is 201310265486.7 Chinese patents to disclose a kind of detergent delivery device and washing with it
Clothing machine, wherein level detection mechanism be arranged at liquid outlet, including the slide bar being arranged in the vertical direction, the slide bar and it is described go out
Liquid lid is connected and is extend into the box body, in the slide bar equipped with it is spaced, prolong along the axial direction of the slide bar
Two iron plates stretched;Magnetic floating ring, the magnetism floating ring are set on the slide bar and can be along the axial directions of the slide bar
Lower movement, described two iron plates are connected when the magnetic floating ring is moved to predetermined position;And controller, the control
Device processed is separately connected by conducting wire and described two iron plates.Though the invention can measure the liquid level at liquid outlet, due to
Liquid outlet is provided with level detection mechanism, leads at liquid outlet that structure is complicated, and the level detection mechanism of dry-reed is originally complicated,
So that the structure at liquid outlet is more complicated, assembly is complicated, needs professional person, increases cost, while the precision of level sensing
Not high, the detection of low liquid level is also not sensitive enough, is easy to happen false alarm or delayed alarm, brings big inconvenience to client.
In addition, the connection of existing detergent additive container is mostly the structure that can not be taken out, cannot achieve when liquid level is low
It waits and takes out the progress fluid infusion of detergent additive container.Even if some detergent additive containers can be taken off, and structure is complicated, common to use
Family is difficult to operate.
In view of this present invention is specifically proposed.
Summary of the invention
It is thrown automatically the technical problem to be solved in the present invention is that overcoming the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a kind of detergent additive
Put device and washing machine.
The first object of the present invention is to provide a kind of detergent additive automatic release device.
In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention is using the basic conception of technical solution: a kind of detergent additive is automatic
Delivery device, including holding the container of detergent additive and carrying the mounting portion of the container, the setting that the container can pick and place exists
In mounting portion, which further includes at least one set of level sensing structure of detection container inside liquid level.
Further, the level sensing structure includes probe portion, the conductive part with circuit connection, described probe portion one end
In sealing insertion container, the other end contacts turning circuit with conductive part when container is placed in mounting portion, in container from installation
Open circuit is cut-off with current-carrying part when portion takes out.
Further, the level sensing structure includes two probe portions, two conductive parts, when probe portion respectively and accordingly
Conductive part contact when, the detergent additive in container is contacted with two probe portions, then two probe portions are led by detergent additive
Logical, level sensing structure forms circuit pathways, and probe portion detection has enough detergent additives;Conversely, if washing in container
Additive is not contacted with an at least probe portion, and the circuit between two probe portions disconnects, then liquid level is lower requires supplementation with washing addition
Agent.
Further, the level sensing structure further includes fixed part, and the probe portion sealed envelope is in fixed part, and two
Fixed part setting is stretched out at end, and described probe portion one end is removably sealed in insertion container by fixed part, it is preferred that described
Fixed part is connected through a screw thread with container.
Further, described probe portion one end is removably sealed in insertion container by fixed part from container bottom, institute
It states fixed part to be made of insulating material, which is at least partially inserted into container, and container bottom is arrived on the top of insertion portion
Height is measurable minimum liquid level.
Further, the level sensing structure further includes the sealing structure of seal holder part and container, is arranged in container
Between fixed part, it is preferred that the sealing is sealing ring.
Further, the fixed part includes the sealing protrusion for protruding from the setting of its side wall, and the sealing structure setting exists
Between container bottom and sealing protrusion.
Further, the probe portion is conducting probe;
The conductive part is the elastic piece structure being connected to by signal wire with connecting terminal, and the other end of the probe portion can be inserted
That pulls out connect with elastic piece structure.
Further, the container includes at least one liquid storage chamber for accommodating detergent additive, each liquid storage chamber includes
At least one set of level sensing structure, it is preferred that the level sensing structure includes probe portion and the conductive part with circuit connection, institute
It states in probe portion one end sealing insertion liquid storage chamber, the other end contacts electric conduction with conductive part when container is placed in mounting portion
Open circuit is cut-off with current-carrying part when container takes out from mounting portion in road, it is furthermore preferred that described probe portion one end is from container bottom
In dismountable sealing insertion liquid storage chamber.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a kind of washing machines, including detergent additive as described above to launch dress automatically
It sets.
After adopting the above technical scheme, the present invention has the advantages that compared with prior art.
The setting that container of the present invention can pick and place is in mounting portion, to supplement detergent additive;It is of the present invention
What level sensing structure can be used for pick and place is arranged in the level sensing of the container in mounting portion, adds taking out container and wash
After the supplement for adding agent, after placing container, can continue it is sensitive, accurately carry out level sensing;Level sensing structure of the present invention
For probe portion from container bottom insertion container, whether the detergent additive being more convenient in detection container is enough;Simultaneously again due to going out
Liquid mouth is also disposed at bottom and is easily installed so being arranged in bottom, does not also increase other structures, saves cost;It is of the present invention
Level sensing structure compares the level sensing structure with float, and testing result is sensitiveer, more acurrate;Structure is simple and is easy into
Type, high reliablity.
A specific embodiment of the invention is described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Detailed description of the invention
Attached drawing is as a part of the invention, and for providing further understanding of the invention, of the invention is schematic
Examples and descriptions thereof are used to explain the present invention, but does not constitute an undue limitation on the present invention.Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description
Only some embodiments to those skilled in the art without creative efforts, can be with
Other accompanying drawings can also be obtained according to these attached drawings.In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 is inventive container partial sectional view;
Fig. 2 is detergent additive automatic release device schematic diagram of the present invention;
Fig. 3 is a kind of schematic diagram of mounting means of detergent additive automatic release device of the present invention.
In figure: 1, container;2, mounting portion;3, washing machine foreboard;4, fluid infusion;5, liquid outlet;6, probe portion;7, conductive
Portion;8, connecting terminal;9, fixed part;10, sealing structure;11, protrusion is sealed.
It should be noted that these attached drawings and verbal description are not intended to the design model limiting the invention in any way
It encloses, but illustrates idea of the invention by referring to specific embodiments for those skilled in the art.
Specific embodiment
In order to make the object, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiment of the invention clearer, below in conjunction with the embodiment of the present invention
In attached drawing, the technical solution in embodiment is clearly and completely described, the following examples are intended to illustrate the invention, but
It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or position of the instructions such as term " on ", "lower", "inner", "outside"
Setting relationship is to be based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for convenience of description of the present invention and simplification of the description, rather than
The device or element of indication or suggestion meaning must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore cannot
It is interpreted as limitation of the present invention.
In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, term " installation " " connects
Connect " it shall be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be being fixedly connected, it may be a detachable connection, or be integrally connected;It can be machine
Tool connection, is also possible to be electrically connected;It can be directly connected, it can also be indirectly connected through an intermediary.For this field
For those of ordinary skill, the concrete meaning of above-mentioned term in the present invention can be understood with concrete condition.
A specific embodiment of the invention is further introduced with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiment one
As shown in Figs. 1-2, a kind of detergent additive automatic release device in the present embodiment, including holding detergent additive
Container 1 and the mounting portion 2 for carrying the container 1, in mounting portion 2, which further includes detection for the setting that the container 1 can pick and place
At least one set of level sensing structure of 1 inside liquid level of container.
In above scheme, because container 1 is generally connected with various pipelines etc., takes out container 1 and carry out the operation such as fluid infusion
It is difficult, special maintenance personnel is needed to operate, this is just that user's supplement detergent additive causes great inconvenience.It is of the present invention
The setting that container 1 can pick and place facilitates in mounting portion 2 and takes out the operations such as the progress fluid infusion maintenance of container 1.The detergent additive is certainly
Dynamic delivery device is because be to launch detergent additive from trend washing machine, and user can not see appearance when in use again
Detergent additive amount in device 1, so the especially needed liquid level prompting of detergent additive automatic release device, especially minimum liquid level
It reminds.And for common detergent additive automatic release device, monitor the amount of detergent additive in real time not necessarily, it is only necessary to
Warning reminding is made when the liquid level of detergent additive is lower than minimum liquid level and executes relative program, that is, can avoid detergent additive
Amount is caused when insufficient to wash the problems such as being not thorough, is unclean.The setting that container 1 of the present invention can pick and place in mounting portion 2,
To supplement detergent additive;The liquid for the container 1 being arranged in mounting portion 2 that the level sensing structure can be used for pick and place
Position detection after placing container 1, can continue sensitive, accurate progress after the supplement for taking out the progress detergent additive of container 1
Level sensing.
Further, the level sensing structure includes probe portion 6, the conductive part 7 with circuit connection, the probe portion 6
In one end sealing insertion container, the other end contacts turning circuit with conductive part 7 when container 1 is placed in mounting portion 2, in container
1 separates disconnecting circuit with conductive part 7 from when the taking-up of mounting portion 2.
In above scheme, probe portion 6 is for detecting liquid level, and conductive part 7 is for connecting circuit.Because container 1 is that can pick and place
Setting in mounting portion 2, then, when container 1 is removed, probe portion 6 follow container 1 be removed together, probe portion 6 is left
Conductive part 7, circuit disconnect, and can not carry out level sensing;When container 1 is placed back in container mount 2, probe portion 6 with lead
Electric portion 7 contacts again, and circuit communication can continue to test liquid level.
Further, the level sensing structure includes two probe portions 6, detergent additive and two probe portions in container
6 contact when, then two probe portions 6 by detergent additive be connected, level sensing structure formed circuit pathways, probe portion 6 detection
There are enough detergent additives;Conversely, if the detergent additive in container is not contacted with an at least probe portion 6, two probe portions 6 it
Between circuit disconnect, then liquid level, which is told somebody what one's real intentions are, requires supplementation with detergent additive.
In above scheme, two probe portion 6 is electrically connected by conductive part 7 and control module respectively, when two probe portions 6
Between when being connected, entire signal circuit connection can transmit signal, otherwise entire signal circuit disconnects, it is not possible to transmit signal.
Wherein, it is connected when two probe portions 6 are contacted with the detergent additive in detergent liquid storage chamber, because detergent additive has conduction
Property, so the conducting wire that detergent additive is equivalent between two probe portions 6 when two probe portions 6 are contacted with detergent additive is connected to
Two probe portions 6.
Embodiment two
The present embodiment is as further limiting to embodiment one, and in the present embodiment, the level sensing structure further includes
Fixed part 9, for 6 sealed envelope of probe portion in fixed part 9, the setting of fixed part 9, described 6 one end of probe portion are stretched out in both ends
By in fixed part 9 removably sealing insertion container, it is preferred that the fixed part 9 is connected through a screw thread with container 1.
In above scheme, the fixed part 9 can hold for made of insulating materials, probe portion 6 is inserted by the fixed part 9
In device.Fixed part 9 is not inserted into itself, and fixed part 9 plays the role of holding that it more with container 1 to seal fixed probe portion 6 at this time
Easily it is tightly connected.
Embodiment three
The present embodiment is as further limiting to embodiment two, and in the present embodiment, described 6 one end of probe portion passes through fixation
Portion 9 is removably sealed from 1 bottom of container in insertion container, and the fixed part 9 is made of insulating material, and the fixed part 9 is at least
In partial insertion container, the height of top to the container bottom of insertion portion is measurable minimum liquid level.
In above scheme, the probe portion 6 of level sensing structure of the present invention is from 1 bottom of container insertion container, more
It is whether sufficient convenient for the detergent additive in detection container, while again since liquid outlet 5 is also disposed at bottom so being arranged the bottom of at
Portion is easily installed, and does not also increase other structures, saves cost.In the present embodiment in 9 own partial of fixed part insertion container, at this time
Fixed part 9 had both played the role of fixed probe portion 6, made it be easier to be tightly connected with container 1, while also acting as and increasing minimum liquid
The effect of position.The fixed part 9 is made of insulating material, and improves the height of minimum liquid level, and can according to need setting most
Low liquid level guarantees there is enough detergent additives when minimum liquid level in container.
Further, the detergent additive liquid level in container is higher than fixed part 9, and two probe portions 6 are connected, level sensing knot
It is configured to access, probe portion detection there are enough detergent additives;Conversely, if the detergent additive liquid level in container is lower than fixation
When portion 9, the circuit between two probe portions 6 is disconnected, then liquid level is lower requires supplementation with detergent additive.In above scheme, because
Fixed part 9 is insulation, non-conductive, so liquid level, at 9 or less fixed part, the detergent additive in probe portion 6 and container 1 is not
Contact, two probe portions 6 can not be connected, and only at 9 or more fixed part, probe portion 6 connects liquid level with the detergent additive in container 1
Touching conducting.
Further, the level sensing structure further includes the sealing structure 10 of seal holder part 9 Yu container 1, and setting exists
Between container 1 and fixed part 9, it is preferred that the sealing is sealing ring.
In above scheme, from bottom insertion container 1, container 1 can be set the probe portion 6 of the level sensing structure accordingly
Detection hole is set, detergent additive is easily flowed out from detection hole under the effect of gravity, and the detergent additive surprisingly flowed out enters cylindric washer
The interior precision for influencing automatic injected volume, or other substances that the detergent additive that surprisingly flows out flows into casing of washing machine cause
It wastes and pollutes or corrode other component, so the sealing at detection hole seems extremely important, setting sealing structure 10 carries out close
It is imperative to seal.
Further, the fixed part 9 includes the sealing protrusion 11 for protruding from the setting of its side wall, and the sealing structure 10 is set
It sets between 1 bottom of container and sealing protrusion 11.
In above scheme, the fixed part 9 includes the sealing protrusion 11 for protruding from the setting of its side wall, and sealing protrusion 11 is in ring
Shape protrudes from the setting of 9 side wall of fixed part, and there are also the effects for limiting fixed part 9 for the effect of existing auxiliary seal.And set sealing
It is easily installed behind protrusion 11.
Example IV
The present embodiment is further limited as to aforementioned all embodiments, and as shown in Figs. 1-2, present embodiment discloses one
Kind washing machine, which includes a kind of detergent additive automatic release device.The detergent additive automatic release device packet
The container 1 for holding detergent additive is included, and carries the mounting portion 2 of the container, the setting that the container 1 can pick and place is in mounting portion 2
It is interior.
The container 1 includes two liquid storage chambers, and the detergent for cleaning clothing is accommodated in a liquid storage chamber, is detergent
Liquid storage chamber, it is softener liquid storage chamber that another liquid storage chamber is interior, which to accommodate softener,.Each liquid storage chamber includes 4 He of a fluid infusion
One liquid outlet 5, the liquid outlet 5 are arranged in 1 bottom of liquid storage chamber, and the detergent additive automatic release device further includes throwing automatically
Structure is put, the automatic dispensing structure, which can be quantified, launches the detergent additive in container 1 automatically to mounting portion 2 from liquid outlet 5
It is interior.The mounting portion 2 is connected to cylindric washer, and the mounting portion 2 is equipped with water inlet, water outlet, and container 1 is launched in water inlet water inlet
Detergent additive is washed into cylindric washer;Or the automatic dispensing fabric connectivity liquid outlet 5 and cylindric washer, it will be in container 1
Detergent additive is launched in cylindric washer automatically.
The detergent additive automatic release device further includes two groups of level sensing structures, and one group of liquid is arranged in each liquid storage chamber
Position detection structure.The level sensing structure includes probe portion 6, and the probe portion 6 is conducting probe, the fixed part 9 of insulation, institute
It states probe to be wrapped among fixed part 9, the setting of fixed part 9 is stretched out at probe both ends respectively.It further include conductive part 7, the conductive part 7
For the elastic piece structure being connected to by signal wire with connecting terminal 8, the other end of the probe portion 6 is pluggable to be connected with elastic piece structure
It connects.Removably sealing is inserted into liquid storage chamber for described conducting probe one end and part fixed part 9, and the fixed part 9 is inserted into liquid storage
The height in bottom of chamber portion is minimum liquid level, and whether the detergent additive that the level sensing structure is used to detect in liquid storage chamber is enough,
In the other end insertion elastic piece structure of the conducting probe, be connected with the circuit of elastic piece structure connection.
Embodiment six
The present embodiment is as further limiting to embodiment five, as shown in figure 3, the detergent additive launches dress automatically
It installs in 3 lower end of washing machine foreboard, is arranged below clothing dispensing port, the container 1 can be below clothing dispensing port upwards
It extracts out/is downwardly into mounting portion.
The above is only presently preferred embodiments of the present invention, is not intended to limit the present invention in any form, though
So the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment, and however, it is not intended to limit the invention, any technology people for being familiar with this patent
Member without departing from the scope of the present invention, when the technology contents using above-mentioned prompt are modified or are modified to
The equivalent embodiment of equivalent variations, but anything that does not depart from the technical scheme of the invention content, it is right according to the technical essence of the invention
Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made by above embodiments, in the range of still falling within the present invention program.