CN110742562B

CN110742562B - Distributor and washing appliance

Info

Publication number: CN110742562B
Application number: CN201911136288.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 邵大鹏; 阿德里安·安东尼·萨吉特
Original assignee: Foshan Shunde Midea Washing Appliances Manufacturing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Foshan Shunde Midea Washing Appliances Manufacturing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-11-19
Filing date: 2019-11-19
Publication date: 2021-04-20
Anticipated expiration: 2039-11-19
Also published as: CN110742562A

Abstract

The invention discloses a dispenser and a washing appliance. The distributor is used for washing an electric appliance and comprises a first accommodating cavity and a first driving device, the first accommodating cavity is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a first opening, the first opening is communicated with the first accommodating cavity, the first opening is connected with a movable first part, the first part can open and close the first opening, the first driving device is connected with the first part, and the first driving device is used for enabling the first part to keep the state of opening the first opening within preset time. So, first drive arrangement is through making first part keep opening first open-ended state during predetermineeing for a long time to make the washing consumptive material of first accommodating the intracavity have the washing chamber that sufficient time got into washing electrical apparatus, avoid the washing consumptive material can not all get into the washing chamber, can guarantee the washing effect.

Description

Distributor and washing appliance

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of washing electric appliances, in particular to a distributor and a washing electric appliance.

Background

In the related art, the washing appliance generally uses a dispenser with a dispensing function to dispense the washing consumables. Specifically, the washing consumables are accommodated in the accommodating cavity of the distributor, and when the washing consumables are required to be put in, the driving device drives the opening of the accommodating cavity to be opened, so that the washing consumables enter the washing cavity to participate in washing. However, the washing consumables are easily attached to the receiving cavity, and the opening time of the receiving cavity is usually short, so that the washing consumables cannot enter the washing chamber completely or mostly, and the washing effect is poor.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the invention provides a distributor and a washing appliance.

The distributor provided by the embodiment of the invention is used for washing an electric appliance, and comprises a first accommodating cavity and a first driving device, wherein the first accommodating cavity is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a first opening, the first opening is communicated with the first accommodating cavity, the first opening is connected with a movable first part, the first part can open and close the first opening, the first driving device is connected with the first part, and the first driving device is used for keeping the first part in a state of opening the first opening within a preset time length.

In the distributor of the above embodiment, the first driving device keeps the state of opening the first opening through the first component within the preset time, so that the washing consumables in the first accommodating cavity can enter the washing chamber of the washing appliance for a sufficient time, the washing consumables can be prevented from entering the washing chamber completely or mostly, and the washing effect can be ensured.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a reset member connected to the first member, the first driving device is configured to maintain the first member in a state of opening the first opening when the dispenser is operated for the preset time period, and the reset member is configured to drive the first member to close the first opening when the first driving device is stopped.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a reset member connected to the first member, the first driving device is configured to maintain the reset member in a state of opening the first opening when the dispenser is stopped for the preset time period, and the first driving device is configured to drive the first member to close the first opening when the dispenser is stopped.

In some embodiments, the first driving device is used for driving the first component to move under the working condition so as to enable the first component to open and close the first opening.

In some embodiments, the first driving device includes a driving member and a driving shaft connected to the driving member, the driving shaft is connected to the first member, and the driving member is configured to drive the driving shaft to move so as to move the first member, so that the first member opens and closes the first opening.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a controller connected to the first driving device, and the controller is configured to control an opening and closing state of the first driving device so that the first driving device keeps the first member in a state of opening the first opening for a preset time period.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a second receiving cavity and a second driving device, the second receiving cavity defines a second receiving cavity and a second opening, the second opening communicates with the second receiving cavity, the second opening is provided with the second member, the second member can open and close the second opening, and the second driving device is configured to drive the second member to move.

In some embodiments, the first receiving cavity is used for receiving detergent of the washing appliance, the second receiving cavity is used for receiving dish brightening agent of the washing appliance, and the second driving device is used for driving the second member to open the second opening after the first member opens the first opening.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a linkage structure, the first driving device is connected to the first component through the linkage structure, and the first driving device is used for driving the linkage structure to move so as to drive the first component to move.

In some embodiments, the linkage structure includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member, the first connecting member is connected to the first driving device, the second connecting member is rotatably connected to the first connecting member and the first member, respectively, and the first driving device is configured to drive the first connecting member to move so as to drive the second connecting member to move, so as to drive the first member to move.

The washing appliance of the embodiment of the invention comprises:

a cavity formed with a washing chamber; and

the dispenser of any preceding embodiment, mounted to an inner wall of the washing chamber.

In the washing electric appliance of the embodiment, the first driving device keeps the state of opening the first opening through the first part within the preset time, so that the washing consumables in the first accommodating cavity can enter the washing chamber of the washing electric appliance in enough time, the washing consumables can not enter the washing chamber completely or mostly, and the washing effect can be ensured.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a washing appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is another perspective view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a linkage structure of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a schematic view of a driving process of the first driving device of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is another schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 8 is a perspective view of the first driving device and the first member according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative only for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", and the like, indicate orientations and positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, and are used only for convenience of description and simplicity of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and thus, should not be considered as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first", "second", may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the described features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless specifically defined otherwise.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected unless otherwise explicitly stated or limited. Either mechanically or electrically. Either directly or indirectly through intervening media, either internally or in any other relationship. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly stated or limited, "above" or "below" a first feature means that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact with each other via another feature therebetween. Also, the first feature being "on," "above" and "over" the second feature includes the first feature being directly on and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "under," "below," and "beneath" a second feature includes the first feature being directly under and obliquely below the second feature, or simply meaning that the first feature is at a lesser elevation than the second feature.

The disclosure herein provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different features of the invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described herein. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples, such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize applications of other processes and/or uses of other materials.

Referring to fig. 1, fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a washing appliance 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The washing appliance 1000 has a washing chamber 201 that is open at the top when dishes are loaded. In the example of fig. 1, the washing appliance 1000 is a drawer type washing appliance. It is understood that in other embodiments, the washing appliance 1000 can be a sink-type washing appliance, an embedded washing appliance, a stand-alone washing appliance, or other washing appliances. The following description will be made in detail with an example in which the washing appliance 1000 is a drawer type washing appliance.

The washing appliance 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a cavity 200 and a dispenser 100, the cavity 200 is formed with a washing chamber 201, and the dispenser 100 is mounted on an inner wall 2011 of the cavity 200.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the washing appliance 1000 may be a washing appliance 1000 such as a dishwasher (e.g., a drawer dishwasher and a sink dishwasher) and a washing machine (e.g., a drawer washing machine and a sink washing machine). In addition, referring to fig. 1, the washing appliance 1000 generally further includes a housing 300, and the cavity 200 may be located in the housing 300 and can be drawn out and received with respect to the housing 300. The housing 300 may be made of a metal material, for example, a light aluminum material, so that the housing 300 has a light weight. Meanwhile, the cavity 200 may be made of a metal material or a heat-resistant plastic material as long as the strength and heat resistance thereof can be ensured.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the washing appliance 1000 is taken as a drawer type dishwasher for illustration, in the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the washing appliance 1000 is a drawer type dishwasher, the cavity 200 can be connected with the housing 300 through a guide rail (not shown), the cavity 200 can be slidably connected with respect to the housing 300 to slide the cavity 200 out of or into the housing 300 to open or close the washing chamber 201, so that the cavity 200 can be loaded with dishes to enable the drawer type dishwasher to wash the dishes (arrow a in fig. 1 indicates the sliding direction of the cavity 200), and the top of the washing chamber is open when the drawer type dishwasher is loaded with the dishes. It is understood that in other embodiments, the washing appliance 1000 can also be a sink dishwasher, the top of the washing chamber of which is open when dishes are loaded.

In the example of fig. 1, the dispenser 100 is mounted on an inner wall 2011, e.g., a front inner wall, perpendicular to the sliding direction of the chamber 200. It is understood that in other embodiments, the dispenser 100 may be mounted on an inner wall parallel to the sliding direction of the cavity 200, such as a left inner wall or a right inner wall, and the specific arrangement is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2, 3 and 4, the dispenser 100 includes a body 10, a cover 20, a driving device and a linkage structure 50. The cover 20 is movably disposed on the body 10.

It should be noted that, the cover 20 is movably disposed on the body 10, which means that the cover 20 is slidably or rotatably disposed on the body 10, or slidably and rotatably disposed on the body 10. In this context, the cover 20 is slidably disposed on the body 10 for a detailed explanation. It is understood that in other embodiments, the cover 20 may be rotatably disposed on the body 10, for example, the cover 20 may be configured as an upward-hinged cover. Or a sliding and rotating fit.

The body 10 includes a guide portion 12, a mounting plate 14, and a receiving cavity. The body 10 may be made of a plastic material, and in one example, the body 10 may be made of a PP material (polypropylene). It is understood that the body 10 may be an integrally formed structure or a separately formed structure, and is not limited herein.

The guide portion 12 is used for guiding the cover 20 to slide on the body 10. The guide portion 12 includes a first slide groove 121, a second slide groove 122, a first protrusion (not shown), and a second protrusion 123.

The first chute 121 opens on the mounting plate 14. The second sliding slot 122 is opened on the accommodating cavity. The first sliding groove 121 and the second sliding groove 122 are both opened along the sliding direction of the cover body 20. The vertical plane of the extending direction of the second sliding groove 121 is different from the vertical plane of the extending direction of the second sliding groove 122, so that the freedom degree of the cover body 20 in multiple directions can be limited, and the cover body 20 can slide more stably.

The lid 20 in this embodiment is L-shaped, and the lid 20 includes a lateral portion 22, a vertical portion 23, and a convex portion 24, and the lateral portion 22 is used to open and close the input opening of the housing cavity. The convex portion 24 is provided on the lateral portion 22. The vertical portion 23 is bent relative to the horizontal portion 22 and located on a side of the first receiving cavity 111 away from the mounting plate 14. The first convex portion is formed on the lateral portion 22, and the second convex portion 123 is formed on the vertical portion 23. The first protrusion is slidably engaged with the first sliding groove 121, and the second protrusion 123 is slidably engaged with the second sliding groove 122, so as to guide the cover 20 to slide on the main body 10.

Referring to fig. 2, 3 and 4, in the illustrated example, the receiving cavities include a first receiving cavity 111 and a second receiving cavity 112. The drive means comprises a first drive means 30 and a second drive means 40.

The first receiving cavity 111, the second receiving cavity 112, the first driving device 30, the second driving device 40 and the linkage 50 are mounted on the mounting plate 14. In this way, the components of the dispenser 100 may be assembled into a single body, so that the dispenser 100 may be quickly mounted to the washing appliance 1000, which is advantageous in improving assembly efficiency.

Specifically, the first receiving cavity 111 and the second receiving cavity 112 are disposed on the same side of the mounting plate 14, and the first driving device 30, the second driving device 40 and the linkage structure 50 are disposed on the other same side of the mounting plate 14. Thus, the space on both sides of the mounting plate 14 can be fully utilized, the occupied space of the distributor is reduced, and the appearance of the distributor 100 is also attractive.

Specifically, the first receiving cavity 111 and the second receiving cavity 112 are arranged in parallel. Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the first receiving cavity 111 and the second receiving cavity 112 are aligned in the sliding direction of the cover 20 (the arrow B in fig. 3 indicates the sliding direction of the cover).

The first receiving cavity 111 is provided with a first input port 110, a first receiving cavity 1111, a first member 1114 and a first opening (not shown).

The first input port 110 is formed at the top of the first receiving cavity 111. The washing consumables of the washing apparatus 1000 may include detergent, the first receiving cavity 111 may be used to receive detergent of the washing apparatus 1000, the detergent may be used to wash dishes, and the detergent may be in a block shape, a powder shape, a liquid shape, or a sheet shape. Such as dishwashing powder, dishwashing pieces, dishwashing tablets, etc.

The user can open the first input port 110 of the first receiving chamber 111 by sliding the cover 20, and then load the detergent into the first receiving chamber 111 through the first input port 110.

In this embodiment, the first input port 110 is located at the top of the first receiving cavity 111, which means that the first input port 110 faces upward. Of course, the first input port 110 may also be opened on the side wall of the first receiving cavity 111, and the first input port 110 may be opened on the side wall of the first receiving cavity 111 towards the outside of the side wall or the first input port 110 may be opened on the side wall of the first receiving cavity 110 in an inclined manner.

In the example shown in fig. 1 and 2, the direction of the opening of the top of the washing chamber 201 of the cavity 200 is the same as the direction of the first input port 110 of the first housing cavity 111 of the dispenser 100, both of which are directed upwards.

Referring to fig. 4, the second receiving cavity 112 is opened with a second input opening (not shown), a second receiving cavity 1122 and a second opening 1124, the second opening 1124 is communicated with the second receiving cavity 1122, and a movable second member 1126 is disposed at the second opening 1124.

The washing consumables of the washing appliance 1000 may include a dish-brightening agent, and the second receiving cavity 112 is used for receiving the dish-brightening agent of the washing appliance 1000, and the dish-brightening agent may be used for making the dishes smooth and bright. In this embodiment, the dish-brightening agent is a liquid. It is understood that the polishing agent may also be in the form of a block, powder, or tablet.

Reference is made to the foregoing description of first delivery port 110 for an explanation and description of the second delivery port. To avoid redundancy, it is not described herein.

Note that the washing consumables of the washing appliance 1000 may include soft water salt, deodorant, desiccant, etc., in addition to the detergent and the dish detergent. The dispenser 100 may include a plurality of receiving chambers, one receiving chamber for each type of laundry consumable. The specific form of the washing consumable is not limited herein.

In the example of fig. 3, each of the first receiving cavity 1111 and the second receiving cavity 1121 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The first input port 110 and the second input port are both substantially rectangular. It is understood that in other embodiments, the first receiving cavity 1111 and the second receiving cavity 1121 can have other regular or irregular shapes, and the first delivery opening 110 and the second delivery opening can have other regular or irregular shapes.

In particular, the washing process of dishware by a drawer dishwasher typically comprises a main wash phase and a rinse phase, wherein the main wash phase may be washed with a detergent in the form of a tablet or block. In this embodiment, the first receiving chamber 1111 may be used for loading a detergent in a sheet or block shape for a main washing stage, such as a dish washing block, dish washing powder. The second receiving cavity 1121 may be used for loading a dish detergent for a rinsing stage. That is, the user may load the detergent in the form of tablet, block or powder into the first receiving cavity 1111 through the first input port 110, and may input the dish detergent into the second receiving cavity 1121 through the second input port.

Referring to fig. 5 and 6, the first opening communicates with the first receiving cavity 1111, and the first opening is connected with a first member 1114. The first member 1114 is capable of opening and closing the first opening.

The first member 1114 is a bottom cover of the first receiving cavity 111. The first driving device 30 is connected to the first member 1114 through the linkage structure 50, and the first driving device 30 is used for driving the linkage structure 50 to move so as to drive the first member 1114 to move. In this manner, the first part 1114 can open and close the first opening, so that the washing consumables placed in the first receiving cavity 1111 can fall through the first opening and enter the washing chamber 201 to participate in washing the dishes.

Referring to fig. 4 again, the second opening 1124 communicates with the second receiving chamber 1122, and the second opening 1124 is provided with a second member 1126, and the second member 1126 can open and close the second opening 1124. The second driving device 40 is used for driving the second part 1126 to move. In this way, the washing consumables placed in the second receiving cavity 1121 can fall through the second opening 1124, so as to enter the washing chamber 201 to participate in washing the dishes.

Specifically, the second part 1126 may be a sealing plug and the second opening 1124 may be an opening of a through hole. Further, the second member 1126 may be made of rubber.

Of course, in other embodiments, the second driving device 40 can also drive the linkage structure of the second driving device 40 to move so as to drive the second part 1126 to move.

It can be understood that the first and

second components

1114 and 1126 are controlled by the first and

second driving devices

30 and 40, respectively, so that the washing consumables in the first and second receiving

cavities

1111 and 1121 can be independently dispensed, thereby ensuring the washing effect of the washing appliance.

The second driving means 40 is used to drive the second member 1126 to open the second opening 1124 after the first member 1114 opens the first opening. Thus, the first opening is opened first, and then the second opening 1124 is opened, so that the detergent contained in the first containing cavity 111 is firstly dispensed, and then the dish-brightening agent contained in the second containing cavity 112 is dispensed, thereby realizing sequential dispensing of the detergent and the dish-brightening agent.

In one example, a dish washing block is disposed in the first receiving cavity 1111, a dish washing block is disposed in the second receiving cavity 1121, the first opening is opened by the first driving device 30, and the second opening 1124 is opened by the second driving device 40, so that the dish washing block is firstly put in, and then the dish brightening agent is put in, so that the dish washing block and the dish brightening agent are put in sequentially.

In the examples of fig. 4, 5 and 6, the first and

second drive devices

30 and 40 may each include a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve has the advantages of low cost, wide application and easy acquisition. The use of the solenoid valves as the power sources of the first and

second driving devices

30 and 40 can reduce the cost of the dispenser 100 and improve the production efficiency.

It is understood that in other examples, the first driving device 30 and the second driving device 40 may also include motors, the first driving device 30 may include a motor and the second driving device 40 may include a solenoid valve, and the first driving device 30 may include a solenoid valve and the second driving device 40 may include a motor. The specific form of the first and

second driving devices

30 and 40 is not limited herein.

Referring also to fig. 5, the linkage structure 50 includes a first link 52 and a second link 54. The first connecting member 52 is connected to the first driving device 30, the second connecting member 54 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 52 and the first member 1114, and the first driving device 30 is configured to drive the first connecting member 52 to move so as to drive the second connecting member 54 to move, thereby driving the first member 1114 to move.

Thus, the first driving device 30 can drive the first member 1114 to move simply and conveniently through the linkage structure 50. Specifically, in the example of fig. 5, the first driving device 30 is used to drive the first connecting member 52 to rotate, so as to drive the second connecting member 54 to move, and thus drive the first member 1114 to rotate. Thus, the first member 1114 can be rotated to open and close the first opening by the first driving device 30.

Of course, the first driving device 30 can also be used to drive the first connecting member 52 to move, so as to drive the second connecting member 54 to move, and thus drive the first member 1114 to slide. Thus, the first member 1114 can slide to open and close the first opening by the driving of the first driving device 30. The specific manner in which the first member 1114 opens and closes the first opening is not limited herein.

In this embodiment, the first member 1114 is a bottom cover of the first receiving cavity 111. First member 1114 includes a bottom cover hinge 1115 and a bottom cover plate 1116. Bottom cover hinge 1115 is fixedly connected to bottom cover plate 1116. The bottom cover hinge 1115 and the bottom cover plate 1116 may be integrated or separated. Second connector 54 is rotatably coupled to bottom cover pivot 1115.

In the present embodiment, one end of the first connecting element 52 is provided with a fitting portion 521, the first driving device 30 includes a driving element 31 and a push rod 32 connected to the driving element 31, and the driving element 31 is configured to drive the push rod 32 to move to drive the first connecting element 52 to move under the condition that the push rod 32 is partially fitted in the fitting portion 521.

In this way, the first link 52 and the first driving device 30 are connected by the engaging portion 521 and the push rod 32, so that the first driving device 30 drives the first link 52 to move. Specifically, the housing 312 of the driving member 31 is formed with a through hole 314, and the driving member 31 can drive the push rod 32 to be pushed out of or retracted into the through hole 314.

Further, the push rod 32 includes a connecting portion 324 and a limiting portion 326, the limiting portion 326 is disposed at an end of the push rod 32 away from the driving member 31, the engaging portion 521 surrounds the connecting portion 324, and the limiting portion 326 abuts against one side of the engaging portion 521, so that the push rod 32 is connected to the first connecting member 52. In this way, the first connecting member 52 and the first driving device 30 are prevented from being disengaged by the limiting portion 326.

The push rod 32 may further include a fitting portion 322, the fitting portion 322 is disposed at one end of the connecting portion 324 facing away from the limiting portion 326, and the fitting portion 322 abuts against the other side of the engaging portion 521. The engaging portion 322 engages with the limiting portion 326 to further limit the moving range of the first connecting element 52.

Therefore, the first connecting member 52 moves between the position limited by the matching portion 322 and the position limited portion 326, which not only prevents the linkage from being inaccurate due to the overlarge moving range of the first connecting member 52, but also provides a space for the movement of the first connecting member 52. It is understood that in other examples, the mating portion 322 may be omitted.

In the example of fig. 4 and 5, the connecting portion 324 has a size smaller than that of the stopper portion 326. Specifically, the cross-sectional area of the connecting portion 324 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the stopper portion 326.

In addition, in the example of fig. 4 and 5, the fitting recess 5212 includes a fitting opening. During assembly, the push rod 32 can be snapped into the engagement portion 521 through the engagement opening, so that the first connecting member 52 and the first driving device 30 are connected.

Of course, the fitting recess 5212 may also include a fitting hole. During the assembly process, the connecting portion 324 of the push rod 32 can extend into the fitting portion 521 through the fitting hole, and after the connecting portion 324 extends into the fitting portion 521, the limiting portion 326 can be fixed to a side of the connecting portion 324 far away from the fitting portion 322, so that the first connecting member 52 and the first driving device 30 can be connected. Specifically, the limiting portion 326 may be welded, adhered or otherwise secured to a side of the connecting portion 324 away from the mating portion 322.

Further, the fitting hole may be a circular hole, an elliptical hole, a square hole, or a hole of other shape. The specific shape of the fitting hole is not limited herein.

The first connecting member 52 includes a first member 522 and a second member 524, an extending direction of the first member 522 is different from an extending direction of the second member 524, a shaft hole 526 is formed at a joint of the first member 522 and the second member 524, the dispenser 100 includes a rotating shaft (not shown), the rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft hole 526, the first driving device 30 is connected to the first member 522, the second member 524 is connected to the second connecting member 54, and the first driving device 30 is configured to drive the first member 522 to move so as to drive the first connecting member 52 to rotate around the shaft, so that the second member 524 drives the second connecting member 54 to move.

In this manner, the direction in which the first driving device 30 is driven is changed by the first link 52, so that the first member 1114 can open and close the first opening. In the example of fig. 6, when the first driving device 30 stops operating, the push rod 32 is in an ejected state. In the case of operation of the first drive means 30, the push rod 32 is retracted, bringing about a movement of the first member 522 in the direction in which the push rod 32 is retracted. Since the shaft hole 526 is provided with a rotating shaft, the movement of the first member 522 drives the second member 524 to rotate around the shaft hole 526 on a plane parallel to the retracting direction of the push rod 32. Since the second link 54 is rotatably connected to the first link 52 and the first member 1114, respectively, rotation of the second member 524 moves the second link 54, causing the first member 1114 to rotate along the axis 1117 parallel to the direction in which the push rod 32 retracts, thereby opening the first opening.

Note that the extending direction of the first member 522 is different from the extending direction of the second member 524, which means that the extending directions of the first member 522 and the second member 524 are not in the same straight line. For example, the first and second members are elongated, and the longitudinal direction of the first member is not collinear with the longitudinal direction of the second member. Specifically, the angle of the first member 522 to the second member 524 is related to the distance of movement of the pushrod 32. Further, the greater the distance of movement of the push rod 32, the greater the angle of the first member 522 to the second member 524.

The first member 522 and the second member 524 may be an integral structure or a separate structure, and are not limited herein. In the example of fig. 5 and 6, the angle of the first member 522 to the second member 524 is acute. It is understood that in other examples, the angle between the first member 522 and the second member 524 may be an obtuse angle. The specific range of angles of the first member 522 and the second member 524 is not limited herein.

The rotating shaft is convexly arranged on the mounting plate 14. The end of the shaft remote from the mounting plate 14 may be formed with a limit end having a size greater than the size of the shaft hole 526. Thus, the position of the first connector 52 can be limited between the limiting end and the mounting plate 14, and the first connector 52 is prevented from being separated from the rotating shaft in the rotating process, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the distributor 100.

In addition, as described above, the dispenser 100 includes the first receiving chamber 111 and the first driving device 30, the first receiving chamber 111 is provided with the first receiving chamber 1111 and the first opening, the first opening communicates with the first receiving chamber 1111, the first opening is connected to the first movable member 1114, the first member 1114 can open and close the first opening, and the first driving device 30 is connected to the first member 1114.

And the first driving means 30 is adapted to keep the first member 1114 in the open state for a first predetermined period of time. So, make the washing consumptive material in the first chamber 1111 have sufficient time to get into the washing chamber 201 of washing electrical apparatus 1000, avoid the washing consumptive material can not all or most entering washing chamber 201, can guarantee the washing effect like this.

It can be understood that when the washing consumables in the first receiving cavity 1111 are in a sheet, powder or block shape, the washing consumables may be attached to the inner wall of the first receiving cavity 111, and even if the first member 1114 opens the first opening, the washing consumables may not be completely dropped into the washing chamber 201 in a short time. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the first member 1114 in a state of opening the first opening so that the washing consumables are entirely or mostly dropped into the washing chamber 201.

Specifically, the dispenser 100 may include a controller (not shown) connected to the first driving device 30, wherein the controller is configured to control the opening and closing state of the first driving device 30 such that the first driving device 30 keeps the first member 1114 in the state of opening the first opening for a preset time. In this way, the first driving device 30 is controlled by the controller, so that the first member 1114 can be ensured to open the first opening within the preset time period more accurately.

Note that the on state of the first driving device 30 corresponds to the first driving device 30 being operated, and the off state of the first driving device 30 corresponds to the first driving device 30 being stopped.

It is understood that the controller may also be a controller of the washing appliance 100. The specific form of the controller is not limited herein.

In the example of fig. 6, the dispenser 100 includes a reset member (not shown) connected to the first member 1114, the first driving device 30 is configured to maintain the first member 1114 in a state of opening the first opening when the first driving device 30 is operated for a preset period of time, and the reset member is configured to drive the first member 1114 to close the first opening when the first driving device 30 is stopped.

In this way, the first driving device 30 only needs to operate for a preset time period, so that energy consumption can be saved. Specifically, the reset element includes, but is not limited to, a spring, a torsion spring, a spring plate, an elastic band, a torsion spring, and the like. The specific form of the return member is not limited herein.

It will be appreciated that in the event that the first drive device 30 is deactivated, the first opening is held closed by the force of the reset member, and the first drive device 30 is activated to drive the first member 1114 against the force applied by the reset member to the first member 1114, thereby causing the first member 1114 to open the first opening.

In the illustrated example, the first drive device 30 is energized and the push rod 32 is retracted, which moves the first member 1114 to open the first opening. The first drive means 30 is de-energized, the push rod 32 is extended and the first part 1114 closes the first opening under the action of the reset member. The controller may control the first drive device 30 to remain energized for a preset period of time such that the push rod 32 remains retracted for a first preset period of time, thereby maintaining the first member 1114 open the first opening for the first preset period of time.

Since the period of time required for the first opening to remain in the closed state is longer than the period of time required for the first opening to remain in the open state. Thus, in this example, the first drive means 30 may be inactive for a large part of the time, thereby saving energy consumption.

Further, in this example, the first driving device 30 may be a solenoid valve and the restoring member may be a torsion spring. The first predetermined period of time ranges from 2 to 8 minutes. For example, 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 7 minutes, and 8 minutes. Within the range of the first preset duration, the controller may apply a preset voltage to the first driving device 30 to operate the first driving device 30 for the first preset duration to maintain the first member 1114 in a state of opening the first opening. In the present embodiment, the preset voltage is 220V.

In the case that the first member 1114 maintains the state of opening the first opening, the washing consumables in the first receiving chamber 1111 may be washed down by the liner circulation water of the washing appliance 1000 or sufficiently dissolved in the liner circulation water.

Of course, the washing appliance 1000 may also include a flushing device (not shown) for flushing the first receiving cavity 1111 when the first member 1114 is kept in the state of opening the first opening, so as to flush the washing consumables in the first receiving cavity 1111 into the washing chamber 201 by the water flow.

In other examples, the dispenser 100 includes a reset member coupled to the first member 1114, the first driving device 30 is configured to maintain the reset member in an open state for a predetermined period of time after the dispenser is deactivated, and the first driving device 30 is configured to drive the first member 1114 to close the first opening when the dispenser is activated.

Thus, another way of holding first member 1114 open the first opening is provided, as can holding first member 1114 open the first opening. It will be appreciated that in the event that the first drive device 30 is deactivated, the first opening is held open by the force of the reset member, and that operation of the first drive device 30 causes the first member 1114 to overcome the force applied by the reset member to the first member 1114, thereby causing the first member 1114 to close the first opening.

Specifically, the first drive device 30 may be de-energized for a preset length of time to maintain the first member 1114 in a state that opens the first opening for the preset length of time. In case it is desired to have the first member 1114 close the first opening, the first driving device 30 may be controlled to be energized.

Referring to fig. 7 and 8, a first driving device 30 is connected to the first member 1114, and the first driving device 30 is configured to drive the first member 1114 to move under an operating condition, so that the first member 1114 opens and closes the first opening.

In this way, the first driving device 30 can cause the first member 1114 to open the first opening and can cause the first member 1114 to close the first opening without the cooperation of the reset member. This can reduce the number of components, and is advantageous for improving the assembling efficiency.

In one example, first, the first driving device 30 can drive the first member 1114 to move the first member 1114 from a state of closing the first opening to a state of opening the first opening. Then, the first driving device 30 can keep the state of driving the first member 1114 to open the first opening for a preset time period. After the preset time period has elapsed, the first driving device 30 can drive the first member 1114 to move so that the first member 1114 moves from a state of opening the first opening to a state of closing the first opening.

Specifically, the first driving device 30 may be a motor. The motor may control the length of time that the first member 1114 opens the first opening such that the first member 1114 remains open for a preset length of time.

Additionally, the motor may also control the angle and/or speed of rotation of the first member 1114. In this way, the motor may cooperate with the washing device of the washing appliance 1000 to facilitate the washing consumables in the first receiving cavity 1111 to enter the washing chamber 201.

The motor may also control the angle and/or speed of rotation of the first member 1114 depending on the wash mode. Thus, the washing consumables can be put in the washing machine to be matched with the washing mode.

Further, the first driving device 30 includes a driving member 31 and a driving shaft 33 connected to the driving member 31, the driving shaft 33 is connected to the first member 1114, the driving member 31 is used for driving the driving shaft 33 to move to drive the first member 1114 to move, so that the first member 1114 opens and closes the first opening. In this manner, the first member 1114 is driven by the first driving device 30.

In the example of fig. 7 and 8, the driving member 31 is used to drive the driving shaft 33 to rotate so as to drive the first member 1114 to rotate, thereby causing the first member 1114 to open and close the first opening. Therefore, the driving shaft 33 and the first part 1114 rotate synchronously, the structure is simple, and the control is convenient. It will be appreciated that it is sufficient to control how many degrees the drive shaft 33 rotates, as the first member 1114 needs to rotate.

It is understood that in other examples, the driving member may drive the driving shaft to slide to rotate the first member 1114, so that the first member 1114 opens and closes the first opening; the driving member can drive the driving shaft to slide so as to drive the first member 1114 to slide, so that the first member 1114 can open and close the first opening. The specific manner in which the first drive device 30 drives the first member 1114 is not limited herein.

In the example of fig. 7 and 8, dispenser 100 further includes a transmission 34, transmission 34 connecting drive shaft 33 and first member 1114. The drive shaft 33, transmission member 34, and first member 1114 rotate in unison.

It will be appreciated that the transmission may be at least one of a lever, gear, screw, belt, etc. in addition to the transmission shown in the figures. The specific form of the transmission member is not limited herein. Of course, in other examples, the transmission 34 may be omitted.

Similarly, the second drive mechanism 40 may also be used to hold the second member 1126 open the second opening 1124 for a second predetermined length of time. Therefore, the washing consumables in the second accommodating chamber 1121 has enough time to enter the washing chamber 201 of the washing appliance 1000, so that the washing consumables are prevented from completely entering the washing chamber 201, and the washing effect can be ensured.

In the example of fig. 4, the second driving device 40 may be energized for a second preset duration to move the second part 1126 away from the second opening 1124 to open the second opening 1124, so that the washing consumables in the second housing chamber 1121 enter the washing chamber 201.

The second preset time period may be the same as or different from the first preset time period. In addition, the amount of the washing consumables received in the second receiving cavity 1121 entering the washing chamber 201 may be controlled by controlling the second preset time period.

The dispenser 100 may also include a resilient member (not shown) connected to the second member 1126.

Please note that, for the explanation and the description of the second driving device 40, reference may be made to the explanation and the description of the first driving device 30, and the description is omitted here for the sake of avoiding redundancy.

In summary, the dispenser 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the first receiving chamber 111 and the first driving device 30, the first receiving chamber 111 is provided with a first receiving chamber 1111 and a first opening, the first opening communicates with the first receiving chamber 1111, the first opening is connected to a movable first member 1114, the first member 1114 can open and close the first opening, and the first driving device 30 is connected to the first member 1114. The first driving means 30 is used to keep the first member 1114 in a state of opening the first opening for a first preset time period.

So, make the washing consumptive material in the first chamber 1111 have sufficient time to get into the washing chamber 201 of washing electrical apparatus 1000, avoid the washing consumptive material can not all or most entering washing chamber 201, can guarantee the washing effect like this.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an illustrative embodiment", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples", etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A distributor is used for washing an electric appliance and is characterized by comprising a first accommodating cavity and a first driving device, wherein the first accommodating cavity is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a first opening, the first opening is communicated with the first accommodating cavity, a movable first part is connected to the first opening, the first part can open and close the first opening, the first driving device is connected with the first part, and the first driving device is used for keeping the first part in a state of opening the first opening within a preset time length;

the distributor comprises a linkage structure, the first driving device is connected with the first part through the linkage structure, and the first driving device is used for driving the linkage structure to move so as to drive the first part to move;

the linkage structure comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, the first connecting piece is connected with the first driving device, the second connecting piece is respectively and rotatably connected with the first connecting piece and the first part, and the first driving device is used for driving the first connecting piece to move so as to drive the second connecting piece to move, so that the first part is driven to move.

2. The dispenser of claim 1, including a reset member coupled to the first member, the first drive means being configured to maintain the first member in a state of opening the first opening when the dispenser is operating for the predetermined period of time, the reset member being configured to drive the first member to close the first opening when the first drive means is not operating.

3. The dispenser according to claim 1, comprising a reset member connected to said first member, wherein said first driving means is adapted to maintain said reset member in a state of opening said first opening when said first member is deactivated for said predetermined period, and wherein said first driving means is adapted to drive said first member to close said first opening when said first member is activated.

4. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the first drive means is adapted to operatively drive the first member to move to cause the first member to open and close the first opening.

5. The dispenser of claim 4, wherein the first drive device includes a drive member and a drive shaft coupled to the drive member, the drive shaft being coupled to the first member, the drive member being configured to drive the drive shaft to move the first member to open and close the first opening.

6. The dispenser of claim 1, including a controller connected to the first driving device, the controller being configured to control the on/off state of the first driving device such that the first driving device maintains the first member in a state of opening the first opening for a predetermined period of time.

7. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser comprises a second receiving cavity and a second driving device, the second receiving cavity is provided with a second receiving cavity and a second opening, the second opening is communicated with the second receiving cavity, a second member is arranged at the second opening, the second member can open and close the second opening, and the second driving device is used for driving the second member to move.

8. The dispenser of claim 7, wherein the first receiving cavity is configured to receive a detergent of the washing appliance, the second receiving cavity is configured to receive a dish detergent of the washing appliance, and the second driving device is configured to drive the second member to open the second opening after the first member opens the first opening.

9. A washing appliance, comprising:

a cavity formed with a washing chamber; and

the dispenser of any one of claims 1-8, mounted to an interior wall of the washing chamber.