CN110840366A

CN110840366A - Distributor and washing appliance

Info

Publication number: CN110840366A
Application number: CN201911135077.9A
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: 2020-02-28
Anticipated expiration: 2039-11-19
Also published as: CN110840366B

Abstract

The invention discloses a dispenser and a washing appliance. The distributor comprises a first containing cavity, a first part, a second containing cavity, a second part, a linkage structure and a driving device. The first accommodating cavity is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a first opening. The second accommodating cavity is provided with a second accommodating cavity and a second opening. The linkage structure is connected with the first component and the second component. The driving device is connected with the linkage structure, and the driving device is used for driving the linkage structure to move under the condition that the first opening is closed by the first part and the second opening is closed by the second part, so that the first opening is opened by the first part and the second opening is opened by the second part at the same time, or the first opening is opened by the first part and the second opening is opened by the second part at different times. Among the above-mentioned distributor, drive arrangement can open first opening and the second opening is opened to the second part through linkage structure control first part simultaneously or timesharing, can realize different clean consumptive materials through single drive arrangement like this and put in order to promote the cleaning performance of washing electrical apparatus.

Description

Distributor and washing appliance

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of washing, 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 cleaning consumables. However, the dispenser has a complex structure and a single dispensing function, and when the types of the cleaning consumables are many, the cleaning consumables cannot be sequentially dispensed, resulting in poor cleaning effect of the washing apparatus.

Disclosure of Invention

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

The dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention is for use in washing an appliance, the dispenser comprising:

the first accommodating cavity is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a first opening, and the first opening is communicated with the first accommodating cavity;

a first member movably provided at the first opening and adapted to open and close the first opening;

the second accommodating cavity is provided with a second accommodating cavity and a second opening, and the second opening is communicated with the second accommodating cavity;

a second member movably disposed at the second opening and for opening and closing the second opening;

a linkage structure connected with the first member and the second member; and

the driving device is connected with the linkage structure and is used for driving the linkage structure to move so as to simultaneously enable the first part to open the first opening and enable the second part to open the second opening or enable the first part to open the first opening and the second part to open the second opening in a time-sharing mode under the condition that the first part closes the first opening and the second part closes the second opening.

In the distributor of above-mentioned embodiment, drive arrangement can control first part through linkage structure simultaneously or timesharing and open first opening and the second opening is opened to the second part, can realize different clean consumptive materials through single drive arrangement like this and put in order to promote the washing effect of washing electrical apparatus.

In some embodiments, the drive device is configured to drive the linkage structure to move for the first time to open the first opening by the first member and to drive the linkage structure to move for the second time to open the second opening by the second member, when the drive device is configured to drive the linkage structure to move for the first time to open the first opening by the first member and when the second member closes the second opening, to drive the linkage structure to move again to open the second opening by the second member.

In certain embodiments, the linkage structure comprises:

a first linkage connected to the first member;

a second linkage connected to the drive; and

a third linkage connected to the second member, the second linkage connecting the first linkage to cause the first member to close the first opening;

the first linkage structure connects the third linkage structure to cause the second member to close the second opening and to separate the second linkage structure from the third linkage structure;

under the condition that the driving device drives the second linkage structure to move for the first time, the first linkage structure is separated from the second linkage structure so that the first part opens the first opening, and the first linkage structure is separated from the third linkage structure so that the second linkage structure is connected with the third linkage structure;

under the condition that the driving device drives the second linkage structure to move again, the second linkage structure drives the third linkage structure to move so that the second part opens the second opening.

In some embodiments, the first linkage structure includes a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece movably connected with the first connecting piece, the first connecting piece is connected with the first part, the second connecting piece is provided with a first limiting part, and the first limiting part is connected with the second linkage structure to enable the first part to close the first opening;

under the condition that the driving device drives the second linkage structure to move for the first time, the second linkage structure is separated from the first limiting part so that the first part opens the first opening and drives the second connecting piece to move away from the second linkage structure through the first connecting piece.

In some embodiments, the first linkage structure further includes a third connecting member, the third connecting member is movably connected to the second connecting member, and the third connecting member can drive the second connecting member to move so as to connect the first limiting portion to the second linkage structure.

In some embodiments, the first receiving chamber defines a feeding opening, the dispenser includes a cover movably disposed in the first receiving chamber, the cover can be located at a first position and a second position of the first receiving chamber, the cover opens the feeding opening when located at the first position, and the cover closes the feeding opening when located at the second position;

in the process that the cover body moves from the second position to the first position, the cover body is used for driving the third connecting piece to move so that the first limiting part is connected with the second linkage structure, and the first opening is closed by the first part.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a mounting plate and a sliding member, the sliding member is slidably disposed on the mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a third sliding slot, the sliding member includes a connecting portion and a cover portion, the connecting portion slidably penetrates through the third sliding slot and is connected to the third connecting member, the cover portion is disposed on the third sliding slot, and during the process that the cover body moves from the second position to the first position, the cover body is configured to drive the sliding member to slide, so that the third connecting member moves to connect the first limiting portion and the second linkage structure. .

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a movable operating element, and the operating element is configured to drive the second connecting element to drive the first limiting portion to connect with the second linkage structure when the operating element is operated, so that the first component closes the first opening.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a first elastic member connected to the first member, and the first elastic member is configured to drive the first member to open the first opening when the first stopper portion is separated from the second linkage structure.

In some embodiments, the second linkage structure includes a fourth connecting member and a fifth connecting member fixedly connected to the fourth connecting member, the fourth connecting member is connected to the driving device, the fifth connecting member is provided with a second limiting portion, and the second limiting portion is connected to the first linkage structure so that the first member closes the first opening;

under the condition that the driving device drives the fourth connecting piece to move for the first time, the fourth connecting piece drives the fifth connecting piece to move so that the second limiting part is separated from the first linkage structure, and therefore the first opening is opened by the first part.

In some embodiments, the first linkage includes a third restraint portion connected to the third linkage such that the second member closes the second opening and the fifth link is disconnected from the third linkage when the second restraint portion and the first linkage are connected;

under the condition that the driving device drives the fourth connecting piece to move for the first time, the fourth connecting piece drives the fifth connecting piece to move so that the third limiting part is separated from the third linkage structure, and then the fifth connecting piece is connected with the third linkage structure.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a second resilient member coupled to the second linkage for urging the second linkage to move to a position coupled to the first linkage.

In some embodiments, the third linkage includes a sixth link movably coupled to the second member, the sixth link having a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion;

the first linkage structure is connected with the first connecting part so that the second part closes the second opening and the second linkage structure is separated from the second connecting part;

under the condition that the driving device drives the second linkage structure to move for the first time, the first linkage structure is separated from the first connecting part so that the second linkage structure is connected with the second connecting part.

In some embodiments, in a case where the driving device drives the second coupling structure to move for the first time, the second coupling structure is configured to move the sixth connecting element toward the second coupling structure so that the second coupling structure connects the second connecting element.

In some embodiments, in a case where the driving device drives the second linkage to move again, the second linkage is configured to drive the sixth connecting element to translate through the second connecting portion so that the second component opens the second opening.

In some embodiments, the sixth connecting element is formed with a first guiding structure, the second linkage is formed with a second guiding structure, the first guiding structure is movably connected with the second guiding structure, and the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure cooperate to guide the sixth connecting element and the second linkage to move.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a third elastic member, the third linkage structure includes a seventh connecting member and an eighth connecting member, the seventh connecting member movably connects the sixth connecting member and the eighth connecting member, the eighth connecting member connects the second component, and the third elastic member is configured to drive the seventh elastic member to drive the eighth connecting member to close the second opening.

In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a fourth spring coupled to the third linkage for urging the third linkage toward a position coupled to the second linkage.

In certain embodiments, the dispenser includes a mounting plate including opposing first and second sides, the first and second receiving cavities are disposed on the first side, and the drive device and the linkage structure are disposed on the second side of the mounting plate.

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 driving device can control the first part to open the first opening and the second part to open the second opening through the linkage structure simultaneously or in a time-sharing manner, so that different cleaning consumables can be put in sequentially through a single driving device, and the washing effect of the washing electric appliance is improved.

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 further schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 6 is a further schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the invention;

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

FIG. 8 is a plan view schematic of a linkage structure of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is another schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is another schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a linkage structure of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a further perspective view of the linkage structure of the dispenser of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a partial perspective view of the linkage structure of the dispenser of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 is a further perspective view of a portion of the linkage structure of the dispenser of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is another perspective view of the linkage structure of the dispenser of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 is a partially exploded schematic view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 18 is a schematic perspective view of a slide of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 19 is another perspective view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 20 is another schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 21 is another schematic plan view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 22 is a further partial perspective view of the linkage structure of the dispenser of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 23 is yet another perspective view of the linkage structure of the dispenser of the embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 24 is another perspective view of a dispenser of an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of the main element symbols:

washing appliance 100, cavity 1001, washing chamber 10011, inner wall 10012;

the dispenser 10, the first receiving cavity 101, the first receiving cavity 1011, the first opening 1012, the loading port 1013, the second receiving cavity 102, the second receiving cavity 1021, the second opening 1022, the first member 103, the bottom lid spindle 1031, the bottom lid 1032, the second member 104, the first elastic member 105, the second elastic member 106, the third elastic member 107, the fourth elastic member 108, and the fifth elastic member 109;

the linkage structure 11, the first linkage structure 111, the first connection member 1111, the second connection member 1112, the first limit portion 11121, the third connection member 1113, the third limit portion 1114, the second linkage structure 112, the fourth connection member 1121, the fitting portion 11211, the fitting recess 11212, the fifth connection member 1122, the second limit portion 11221, the second protrusion 11222, the second guide structure 1123, the third linkage structure 113, the sixth connection member 1131, the first connection portion 11311, the second connection portion 11312, the first guide structure 11313, the seventh connection member 1132, and the eighth connection member 1133;

the driving device 12, the driving member 121, the push rod 122, the body 1221, the limiting portion 1222, and the fitting portion 1223;

cover 13, horizontal part 131, vertical part 132, operation part 133, baffle 134, guide space 1341, and rib 1342;

the mounting plate 14, the third runner 141, the mounting piece 142;

the slider 15, the connecting portion 151, the cover 152, and the boss 1521;

the operating member 16, the body 161, the first flange 162, the second flange 163, and the operating surface 164;

a guide portion 17, a first slide groove 171, a second slide groove 172, and a second protrusion 173;

a connecting rod 18;

a housing 19.

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 illustrating a washing appliance 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The washing appliance 100 has a washing chamber 10011 which is open at the top when dishes are loaded. In the example of fig. 1, the washing appliance 100 is a drawer type washing appliance 100. It is understood that in other embodiments, the washing appliance 100 may be a sink-type washing appliance 100, a built-in washing appliance 100, a stand-alone washing appliance 100, or other washing appliances 100. Hereinafter, the detailed description will be given taking the washing appliance 100 as an example of the drawer type washing appliance 100.

The washing appliance 100 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a cavity 1001 and a dispenser 10, the cavity 1001 is formed with a washing chamber 10011, and the dispenser 10 is installed on an inner wall 10012 of the cavity 1001.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the washing appliance 100 may be a washing appliance 100 such as a dishwasher (e.g., a drawer dishwasher and a sink dishwasher), a washing machine (e.g., a drawer washing machine and a sink washing machine), and the like. In addition, referring to fig. 1, the washing appliance 100 further includes a housing 19, and the cavity 1001 may be located in the housing 19 and can be drawn out and received relative to the housing 19. The housing 19 may be made of a metal material, for example, a light aluminum material, so that the weight of the housing 19 is light, thereby reducing the weight of the washing appliance 100 and facilitating the user to use the washing appliance 100. Meanwhile, the cavity 1001 may be made of other metal materials or heat-resistant plastic materials as long as the strength and heat resistance of the cavity can be ensured.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the washing appliance 100 is taken as a drawer type dishwasher for illustration, in the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the washing appliance 100 is a drawer type dishwasher, the cavity 1001 may be connected with the housing 19 through a guide rail (not shown), the cavity 1001 may be movably connected with respect to the housing 19 to slide the cavity 1001 out of or into the housing 19 to open or close the washing chamber 10011, so that the cavity 1001 can be loaded with dishes to enable the drawer type dishwasher to wash the dishes (arrow a in fig. 1 indicates the moving direction of the cavity 1001), and the top of the washing chamber 10011 is opened when the drawer type dishwasher is loaded with the dishes. It is understood that in other embodiments, the washing appliance 100 can also be a sink dishwasher, the top of the washing chamber 10011 of which is open when dishes are loaded.

In the example of fig. 1, the dispenser 10 is mounted on an inner wall 10012, such as a front inner wall 10012, that is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the cavity 1001. It is understood that in other embodiments, the dispenser 10 can be mounted on the inner wall 10012 parallel to the moving direction of the cavity 1001, such as the left inner wall 10012 or the right inner wall 10012, and the specific arrangement is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2 to 8, in the present embodiment, the dispenser 10 includes a first receiving cavity 101, a first member 103, a second receiving cavity 102, a second member 104, a linkage structure 11 and a driving device 12. The first accommodating cavity 101 is provided with a first accommodating cavity 1011 and a first opening 1012, and the first opening 1012 is communicated with the first accommodating cavity 1011. The first member 103 is movably disposed at the first opening 1012 and serves to open and close the first opening 1012. The second receiving cavity 102 is provided with a second receiving cavity 1021 and a second opening 1022, and the second opening 1022 is communicated with the second receiving cavity 1021. The second member 104 is movably disposed at the second opening 1022 and functions to open and close the second opening 1022. The linkage 11 is connected to a first part 103 and a second part 104. The driving device 12 is connected to the linkage structure 11, and the driving device 12 is used for driving the linkage structure 11 to move to enable the first part 103 to open the first opening 1012 and the second part 104 to open the second opening 1022 in a time sharing manner under the condition that the first part 103 closes the first opening 1012 and the second part 104 closes the second opening 1022.

In the dispenser 10 of the above embodiment, the driving device 12 can control the first component 103 to open the first opening 1012 and the second component 104 to open the second opening 1022 in a time-sharing manner through the linkage structure 11, so that different cleaning consumables can be sequentially fed through a single driving device 12, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the washing appliance 10 and reducing the cost of the dispenser 10.

In the present embodiment, in the embodiment where the driving device 12 is used to drive the linkage structure 11 to move so as to make the first member 103 open the first opening 1012 and the second member 104 open the second opening 1022 in a time-sharing manner, when the first member 103 closes the first opening 1012 and the second member 104 closes the second opening 1022, the driving device 12 is used to drive the linkage structure 11 to move for the first time so that the first member 103 opens the first opening 1012, and when the second member 104 closes the second opening 1022, the linkage structure 11 is driven again so that the second member 104 opens the second opening 1022.

It should be noted that, the first member 103 is movably disposed in the first opening 1012, and the first member 103 can rotate or slide relative to the first opening 1012, and open or close the first opening 1012 when the first member 103 rotates or slides relative to the first opening 1012. In the present embodiment, the first member 103 is described in detail by taking an example in which the first opening 1012 is opened or closed while being rotated with respect to the first opening 1012.

The second member 104 is movably disposed in the second opening 1022, and the second member 104 can move or slide relative to the second opening 1022, and open or close the second opening 1022 when the second member 104 moves or slides relative to the second opening 1022. In the present embodiment, the second opening 1022 is opened or closed when the second member 104 rotates relative to the second opening 1022.

In this embodiment, the first receiving cavity 1011 may be a space inside the first receiving cavity 101, the first receiving cavity 1011 may be used for storing cleaning consumables, the first opening 1012 communicates with the first receiving cavity 1011, the first component 103 and the first opening 1012 are located below the first receiving cavity 101, and the cleaning consumables stored in the first receiving cavity 1011 may fall from the first opening 1012 under the influence of gravity when the first opening 1012 is opened by the first component 103. The second receiving cavity 1021 may be a space inside the second receiving cavity 102, the second receiving cavity 1021 may be used for storing a cleaning consumable, the second opening 1022 communicates with the second receiving cavity 1021, the second part 104 and the second opening 1022 are located below the second receiving cavity 102, and the cleaning consumable stored in the second receiving cavity 1021 may fall from the second opening 1022 under the influence of gravity when the second opening 1022 is opened by the second part 104.

In particular, a drawer dishwasher washing process for dishes comprises a main wash phase, in which washing can be carried out with one type of washing consumables (or in the form of blocks, or in the form of powder, or in the form of liquid, or in the form of flakes), and a rinse phase, in which rinsing can be carried out with another type of washing consumables (or in the form of blocks, or in the form of powder, or in the form of liquid, or in the form of flakes). In this embodiment, the first receiving cavity 1011 can be used for storing one type of washing consumables, and the second receiving cavity 1011 can be used for storing another type of washing consumables. That is, one kind of washing consumables and the other kind of washing consumables are stored in the first and second receiving

cavities

1011 and 1021, respectively, and then the one kind of washing consumables and the other kind of washing consumables are dispensed using the first part 103 and the first opening 1012, and the second part 104 and the second opening 1022. During the dispensing process, the first opening 1012 and the second opening 1022 can be opened sequentially in a time-sharing manner through the arrangement of the driving device 12 and the linkage structure 11, so that the first opening 1012 and the second opening 1022 can be prevented from being opened simultaneously. In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of the driving devices 12 is one, so that the use of a single driving device 12 simplifies the structure of the dispenser 10, which is advantageous in reducing the manufacturing cost of the dispenser 10, and is further advantageous in mass production of the dispenser 10.

It will be appreciated that in the above case, the washing consumables in the first receiving chamber 1011 and the second receiving chamber 1021 are not the same, for example, the first receiving chamber 1011 may be used for storing dishwashing powder and the second receiving chamber 1021 may be used for storing dishwashing agent. In other embodiments, the consumable items in the first and second receiving

cavities

1011 and 1021 may be the same. The selection can be made according to actual conditions. And are not limited herein.

In certain embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a mounting plate 14, the mounting plate 14 includes opposing first and second sides, the first and second receiving

cavities

101 and 102 are disposed on the first side, and the drive device 12 and the linkage 11 are disposed on the second side of the mounting plate 14.

With this arrangement, the space on both sides of the mounting plate 14 can be fully utilized, the space occupation of the dispenser 10 can be reduced, and the miniaturization of the dispenser 10 can be facilitated. In addition, the arrangement makes the appearance of the dispenser 10 more beautiful, and improves the experience of users.

Further, the mounting plate 14 may be made of stainless steel. The stainless steel has the advantages of high hardness and strong corrosion resistance. This facilitates the increase in the useful life of the mounting plate 14 and thus the dispenser 10. It will be appreciated that the mounting plate 14 may be made of more than just stainless steel. The specific material of the mounting plate 14 may be set according to different conditions. For example, in other embodiments, the mounting plate 14 may also be made of plastic. The specific material of the mounting plate 14 is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 4-8, in some embodiments, the linkage structure 11 includes a first linkage structure 111, a second linkage structure 112, and a third linkage structure 113. The first linkage 111 is connected to the first part 103. The second linkage 112 is connected to the drive device 12. The third linkage 113 is connected to the second member 104. The second linkage 112 connects the first linkage 111 such that the first part 103 closes the first opening 1012. The first linkage 111 connects the third linkage 113 to cause the second member 104 to close the second opening 1022 and to separate the second linkage 112 from the third linkage 113.

In the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move for the first time, the first linkage 111 is separated from the second linkage 112 to cause the first part 103 to open the first opening 1012, and the first linkage 111 is separated from the third linkage 113 to cause the second linkage 112 to connect the third linkage 113.

In the case that the second linkage 112 is activated again by the driving device 12, the second linkage 112 activates the third linkage 113 to open the second opening 1022 with the second part 104.

With this arrangement, the first opening 1012 and the second opening 1022 can be opened in different orders by only a single driving device 12. So that the washing consumables in the first and second receiving

cavities

1011 and 1021 can be respectively put in sequence, thereby ensuring the plot effect of the washing appliance 100. Further, the provision of one driving device 12 can simplify the structure of the dispenser 10, and is advantageous in reducing the manufacturing cost of the dispenser 10, thereby facilitating mass production of the dispenser 10.

Of course, in other embodiments, in the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move for the first time, the first linkage structure 111 may also be connected with the second linkage structure 112 to enable the first part 103 to open the first opening 1012, and the first linkage structure 111 is connected with the third linkage structure 113 to enable the second linkage structure 112 to be connected with the third linkage structure 113.

In the case that the second linkage 112 is activated again by the driving device 12, the second linkage 112 activates the third linkage 113 to close the second opening 1022 with the second part 104. The specific setting can be set according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

In the present embodiment, the driving device 12 may include a solenoid valve, and a single solenoid valve may be used to achieve the opening of the first and

second openings

1012 and 1022. The solenoid valve has the advantages of low cost, wide application and easy acquisition. The electromagnetic valve is used as a power source of the driving device 12, so that the manufacturing cost of the distributor 10 can be reduced, the mass production of the distributor 10 is facilitated, and the production efficiency is improved. It will be appreciated that the drive means 12 may be more than just a solenoid valve. The type of the driving device 12 may be set according to actual conditions. In other embodiments, the driving device 12 may further include a motor, a hydraulic device, etc. to perform the driving function. The specific type of drive device 12 is not limited herein.

It should be noted that, in the case that the second linkage structure 112 is connected to the first linkage structure 111, a stable connection is formed between the second linkage structure 112 and the first linkage structure 111, and at this time, the second linkage structure 112 and the first linkage structure 111 cannot move relatively. This is done to limit the movement between the second linkage 112 and the first linkage 111.

Referring to fig. 4 to 8, 11 and 12, in some embodiments, the first linkage structure 111 includes a first connection member 1111 and a second connection member 1112 movably connected to the first connection member 1111, the first connection member 1111 is connected to the first component 103, the second connection member 1112 has a first position-limiting portion 11121, and the first position-limiting portion 11121 is connected to the second linkage structure 112 to enable the first component 103 to close the first opening 1012.

When the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move for the first time, the second linkage 112 is separated from the first limiting portion 11121 so that the first part 103 opens the first opening 1012 and drives the second connecting part 1112 to move away from the second linkage 112 through the first connecting part 1111.

With such an arrangement, the driving device 12 drives the first component 103 to move simply and conveniently through the arrangement of the first linkage structure 111, the second linkage structure 112 and the driving device 12, specifically, in the present embodiment, the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move for the first time, so that the second linkage structure 112 is separated from the first limiting portion 11121, and in the case that the first limiting portion 11121 is separated from the second linkage structure 112, the first component 103 movably opens the first opening 1012, that is, in the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move for the first time, the first component 103 movably opens the first opening 1012. The operation is convenient, and the work of the first component 103 is controlled conveniently.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, and fig. 13 to 15, in the present embodiment, the first member 103 is a bottom cover of the first receiving cavity 101. The first member 103 includes a bottom cover pivot 1031 and a bottom cover plate 1032. The bottom cover pivot 1031 and the bottom cover plate 1032 are fixedly connected. The bottom cover pivot 1031 and the bottom cover plate 1032 can be an integral structure or a separate structure. In the case that the bottom cover hinge 1031 and the bottom cover plate 1032 are of an integral structure, the manufacture of the first member 103 is facilitated, and the connection stability of the bottom cover hinge 1031 and the bottom cover plate 1032 is improved. Under the condition that bottom lid pivot 1031 and bottom cover plate 1032 are the components of a whole that can function independently structure, be favorable to the installation and the dismantlement of bottom lid pivot 1031 and bottom cover plate 1032, under the condition that one of them appears damaging of bottom lid pivot 1031 and bottom cover plate 1032, the user need not to change whole bottom, can directly change the damaged part in bottom lid pivot 1031 and the bottom cover plate 1032, convenience of customers maintains the bottom.

The specific connection mode between the bottom cover spindle 1031 and the bottom cover plate 1032 can be set according to different situations. The specific connection between the bottom cover pivot 1031 and the bottom cover plate 1032 is not limited herein.

Wherein, under the condition that bottom lid pivot 1031 and end cover plate 1032 are the components of a whole that can function independently structure, bottom lid pivot 1031 and end cover plate 1032 can adopt modes such as spiro union, gluing, joint to realize dismantling the connection, specifically can select according to different situation. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 16, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a first resilient member 105 coupled to the first member 103, wherein the first resilient member 105 is configured to drive the first member 103 to open the first opening 1012 when the first stop 11121 is disengaged from the second linkage 112.

In this way, when the first stopper 11121 is separated from the second linkage, the first elastic member 105 can drive the first member 103 to spontaneously open the first opening 1012, and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

Specifically, one end of the first elastic member 105 abuts against the mounting plate 14, and the other end of the first elastic member 105 abuts against the first member 103. The first elastic member 105 includes a torsion spring, a spring plate, or other elastic elements. In the present embodiment, the first elastic member 105 is a torsion spring.

In the case where the first member 103 closes the first opening 1012, the first elastic member 105 is in a compressed state. In the case where the first member 103 opens the first opening 1012, the first elastic member 105 is in a normal state.

Further, in the case where the first stopper portion 11121 is separated from the second linkage, the first elastic member 105 can maintain the first member 103 in a state of opening the first opening 1012. Under the condition that the washing consumptive material is slice, likepowder or cubic, the washing consumptive material may be attached to the inner wall of first accommodating cavity 101, thereby lead to the washing consumptive material not to be difficult to fall into washing chamber 10011 completely in the short time, and the setting of first elastic component 105 can make first part 103 maintain the state of opening first opening 1012, so make the washing consumptive material have sufficient time in order fully to fall down to washing chamber 10011, the condition that the washing consumptive material still exists in first accommodating cavity 101 after the washing electrical apparatus 100 finishes of work prevents to appear, promote the cleaning efficiency of washing electrical apparatus 100.

In one example, the washing appliance 100 may further include a flushing device (not shown) for flushing the first receiving cavity 1011 when the first member 103 is in a state of opening the first opening 1012, so as to flush the consumable washing materials in the first receiving cavity 1011 into the washing chamber 10011 by water flow.

Referring to fig. 8 to 15, in some embodiments, the first linking structure 111 further includes a third connecting member 1113, the third connecting member 1113 is movably connected to the second connecting member 1112, and the third connecting member 1113 can drive the second connecting member 1112 to move so as to connect the first limiting portion 11121 to the second linking structure 112.

In this way, by providing the third connection member 1113, the first stopper portion 11121 and the second linkage structure 112 can be restored to the connected state when the first stopper portion 11121 and the second linkage structure 112 are separated from each other. That is, in the case where the first member 103 opens the first opening 1012, the first member 103 can be caused to close the first opening 1012 by the third connection member 1113. Simple structure and easy realization.

It is understood that in other embodiments, the third connector 1113 may be eliminated, and the dispenser 10 may include a driving member 121, wherein the driving member 121 is connected to the second connector 1112. The driving member 121 can directly drive the second connecting member 1112 to move so as to connect the first stopper 11121 with the second linkage 112. In such embodiments, the drive 121 includes a solenoid valve, a motor, a hydraulic assembly, and the like. The selection can be made according to different situations. The specific type of the driving member 121 is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the first receiving chamber 101 defines a loading opening 1013, the dispenser 10 includes a cover 13 movably disposed on the first receiving chamber 101, the cover 13 can be located at a first position and a second position of the first receiving chamber 101, in which case the cover 13 opens the loading opening 1013, and in which case the cover 13 closes the loading opening 1013.

In the process that the cover 13 moves from the second position to the first position, the cover 13 is used to drive the third connecting member 1113 to move so that the first limiting portion 11121 is connected with the second linkage structure 112, and the first opening 1012 is closed by the first member 103.

So set up, come to open or close charge door 1013 through the removal of lid 13 to make the user can add the washing consumptive material to first accommodating cavity 101 through charge door 1013, convenient and fast, simple structure easily realizes. In addition, the cover 13 is connected to the third connecting member 1113, and when the cover 13 moves from the second position to the first position, the cover 13 can drive the third connecting member 1113 to move so as to connect the first limiting portion 11121 and the second linkage structure 112, so that the first opening 1012 is closed by the first component 103. That is, the cover 13 is configured to not only open or close the charging port 1013 during the moving process, but also close the first opening 1012 when the cover is moved from the second position to the first position, so that a separate structure is not required to drive the movement of the third connecting member 1113, thereby simplifying the structure of the dispenser 10, facilitating the reduction of the manufacturing cost of the dispenser 10, and further facilitating the mass production of the dispenser 10.

In this embodiment, the charging port 1013 is located at the top of the first receiving chamber 101, and it should be noted that the charging port 1013 is located at the top of the first receiving chamber 101, which is understood that the charging port 1013 faces upward. Therefore, the user can add the washing consumables into the first accommodating cavity 1001 through the material inlet 1013. Of course, in other embodiments, the charging port 1013 may be formed on the sidewall of the first receiving chamber 1001, and the charging port 1013 may be formed on the sidewall of the first receiving chamber 101 in an inclined manner toward the outside of the sidewall or the charging port 1013 may be formed on the sidewall of the first receiving chamber 101. In the case where the charging port 1013 is located at another position, the position of the cover 13 also needs to be modified accordingly so that the cover 13 can open or close the charging port 1013 when moved and the cover 13 can drive the third connecting member 1113 to move when moved. The specific location of the charging port 1013 can be designed according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 3, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a guide portion 17, and the guide portion 17 is used for guiding the cover 13 to move. The guide portion 17 includes a first slide groove 171, a second slide groove 172, a first protrusion (not shown), and a second protrusion 173.

The first chute 171 is opened in the mounting plate 14. The second sliding groove 172 is opened on the first receiving cavity 101 and the second receiving cavity 102. The first chute 171 and the second chute 172 are opened along the moving direction of the lid 13. The vertical plane of the extending direction of the second sliding groove 172 is different from the vertical plane of the extending direction of the second sliding groove 172, so that the degree of freedom of the cover 13 in multiple directions can be limited, and the cover 13 can move more stably.

The cover 13 in this embodiment is L-shaped, the cover 13 includes a horizontal portion 131 and a vertical portion 132, the horizontal portion 131 is provided with an operation portion 133, and the horizontal portion 131 is used for opening and closing the charging port 1013 of the first receiving chamber 101. The vertical portion 132 is connected to the horizontal portion 131 and located on a side of the first receiving cavity 101 away from the mounting plate 14. The first convex portion is formed on the lateral portion 131, and the second convex portion 173 is formed on the vertical portion 132. The first projection is movably engaged with the first slide groove 171, and the second projection 173 is movably engaged with the second slide groove 172, so that the cover 13 is guided to be movable. The operation unit 133 is used for a user to operate the movement of the cover 13.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, 16 and 17, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a mounting plate 14 and a sliding member 15, the sliding member 15 is slidably disposed on the mounting plate 14, the mounting plate 14 is provided with a third sliding slot 141, the sliding member 15 includes a connecting portion 151 and a cover portion 152, the connecting portion 151 is slidably disposed through the third sliding slot 141 and connected to a third connecting member 1113, the cover portion 152 is disposed on the third sliding slot 141, and during the process of moving the cover 13 from the second position to the first position, the cover 13 is used to drive the sliding member 15 to slide, so that the third connecting member 1113 is moved to connect the first limiting portion 11121 with the second linking structure 112.

With this arrangement, during the process of moving the cover 13 from the second position to the first position, the cover 13 can drive the sliding member 15 to move, so that the third connecting member 1113 connected to the sliding member 15 moves, and further, the first limiting portion 11121 can be connected to the second linkage structure 112, so that the first member 103 can close the first opening 1012.

That is, through the arrangement of the slider 15, the user can make the first member 103 close the first opening 1012 by driving the cover 13 to slide, which is convenient and fast.

In the present embodiment, the third slide groove 141 has a long bar shape, and the extending direction of the third slide groove 141 is parallel to the sliding direction of the cover 13.

Further, the cover 152 is sheet-shaped and closely contacts the mounting plate 14, so that the sealing performance between the cover 152 and the mounting plate 14 is higher. With this arrangement, in the operation process of the washing appliance 100, the water in the washing chamber 10011 does not enter the third chute 141 from between the cover 152 and the mounting plate 14, and thus the water flowing in the third chute 141 can be prevented from flowing to the driving device 12 or the linkage structure 11, which may damage the driving device 12 or the linkage structure 11.

Furthermore, the area of the cover 152 is larger than that of the third slide groove 141, and the cover 152 is always in a state of covering the third slide groove 141 during the sliding process of the cover 13, so that the third slide groove 141 is not exposed out of the cover 152 during the sliding process of the cover 152 along with the slider 15, and the water flow is further prevented from flowing into the third slide groove 141.

In the present embodiment, the cover 152 has a rectangular shape. In other embodiments, the cover 152 may also be oval, triangular, polygonal, or the like. The specific shape of the cover 152 is not limited herein. The lid 152 is only required to be always in a state of covering the third slide groove 141 while the lid 152 slides along with the slider 15.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, fig. 16 and fig. 17 again, in some embodiments, the protruding portion 1521 is disposed on the cover 152, the protruding portion 1521 and the connecting portion 151 are disposed on opposite sides of the cover 152, and during a stroke of moving the cover 13 from the second position to the first position, the cover 13 is configured to drive the sliding member 15 to slide through the protruding portion 1521.

Thus, through the arrangement of the protruding portion 1521, in the process of sliding the cover 13, the cover 13 can abut against the protruding portion 1521 and push the protruding portion 1521 to slide, so as to drive the sliding member 15 to slide in the third sliding groove 141, because the third connecting member 1113 is connected with the sliding member 15, so that, in the sliding process of the sliding member 15, the third connecting member 1113 can be driven to move, so as to connect the third connecting member 1113 with the second linkage structure 112, and further to enable the first opening 1012 to be closed by the first component 103.

Further, the dispenser 10 includes a connecting rod 18, one end of the connecting rod 18 is connected to the third connecting member 1113, and the other end of the connecting rod 18 is connected to the connecting portion 151, so that the connecting rod 18 moves along with the sliding member 15 during the sliding of the sliding member 15, and the third connecting member 1113 is driven to move during the moving of the connecting rod 18, so that the third connecting member 1113 can move and is connected to the second linkage structure 112.

The connecting rod 18 may be made of a rigid metal material to improve the connection stability of the third connecting member 1113 and the slider. For example, the connecting rod 18 may be made of a metal material such as stainless steel or iron. Of course, in other embodiments, the connecting rod 18 may be made of other non-metallic materials with high hardness. The specific material of the connecting rod 18 is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, fig. 16 and 17, in some embodiments, the cover 13 is provided with a baffle 134, the baffle 134 is provided with a guide space 1341, and the protrusion 1521 is at least partially located in the guide space 1341.

Since the protrusion 1521 is partially located in the guiding space 1341, when the cover 13 slides, the cover 13 can abut against the protrusion 1521 and drive the protrusion 1521 to slide, so that the sliding element 15 slides in the third sliding groove 141.

In this embodiment, the baffle 134 is located on the side of the horizontal portion 131 close to the mounting plate 14 and is convexly disposed on the surface of the horizontal portion 131, so that the baffle 134 and the protruding portion 1521 can be better matched with each other, so as to drive the protruding portion 1521 to slide under the sliding condition of the cover 13, and further drive the sliding member 15 to slide in the third sliding groove 141.

Further, a rib 1342 is formed on the baffle 134, the rib 1342 is convexly disposed on one side of the baffle 134 away from the transverse portion 131, in the sliding process of the cover 13, the protrusion 1521 and the guide space 1341 can move relatively, and when the rib 1342 abuts against the protrusion 1521, the cover 13 continues to slide, and the rib 1342 drives the protrusion 1521 to move, so that the sliding member 15 can slide in the third sliding groove 141.

In this embodiment, in the example shown in the figure, when the cover 13 is at the second position, the rib 1342 is located at one end of the baffle 134, the protrusion 1521 is located at the other end of the baffle 134, the guide space 1341 is located between the rib 1342 and the protrusion 1521, the rib 1342 and the protrusion 1521 are arranged in parallel in the extending direction of the cover 13 moving from the second position to the first position, during the sliding process of the cover 13, the area of the guide space 1341 between the rib 1342 and the protrusion 1521 gradually decreases until the rib 1342 abuts against the protrusion 1521, at this time, the cover 13 continues to slide, and the rib 1522 drives the protrusion 1521 to slide, so that the slider 15 slides in the third sliding groove 141.

It is understood that in other embodiments, the rib 1342 may be located anywhere within the guide space 1341, for example, in other embodiments, the rib 1342 may be located in the middle of the baffle 134. The design may be specifically designed according to actual conditions, and is not limited herein. The rib 1342 only needs to be capable of abutting against the boss 1521 in the process of sliding the cover 13 and driving the boss 1521 to slide when the cover 13 continues to slide.

In this embodiment, the width of the rib 1342 is the same as the width of the baffle 134. In other embodiments, the width of the rib 1342 may not be the same as the width of the baffle 134. The design can be specifically designed according to different situations. The width of lip 1342 is not limited to the same width as flap 134.

Referring to fig. 18 to 22, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a movable operating member 16, and the operating member 16 is configured to drive the second connecting member 1112 to connect the first stopper portion 11121 with the second linkage structure 112 under operation, so that the first member 103 closes the first opening 1012.

In such an embodiment, the third link 1113, the third chute 141, the slider 15, and the like may be eliminated. The user only needs to drive the second connecting element 1112 to move by the operating element 16, so that the first stopper 11121 and the second linkage 112 are connected. Simple structure and convenient use for users.

Referring to fig. 20, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a mounting plate 14 and a fifth elastic member 109, the mounting plate 14 is provided with a mounting part 142, the operating member 16 is slidably disposed through the mounting part 142, the fifth elastic member 109 connects the mounting part 142 and the operating member 16, and the fifth elastic member 109 is used for driving the operating member 16 to slide in a direction away from the second connecting part 1112.

In such an embodiment, under the condition that the first limiting portion 11121 and the second linkage structure 112 are separated, the user can press the operating element 16 to connect the second connecting member 1112 with the second linkage structure 112, and after the pressing is finished, the fifth elastic member 109 can drive the operating element 16 to return to the initial state, so that the operation is convenient and fast, and the user experience is improved.

It will be appreciated that in other embodiments the fifth resilient member 109 may be omitted, that is, in such embodiments the dispenser 10 is not provided with the fifth resilient member 109 and the operating member 1 rests by gravity on the second attachment member 1112 after the user presses the operating member 16 to connect the second attachment member 1112 to the second linkage 112. Then, when the washing appliance 100 is used again, the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move, at this time, the first limiting portion 11121 and the second linkage 112 are separated, the first opening 1012 is opened by the first component 103, at this time, the first component 103 drives the first connection member 1111 to move and further drives the second connection member 1112 to move, and when the second connection member 1112 moves, the operating member 16 is jacked up, so that the user can operate again.

Therefore, as can be seen from the above, the fifth elastic member 109 may be provided according to different situations. Whether the fifth elastic member 109 is provided or not is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 19 to 22, in some embodiments, the operating element 16 includes a body 161 and two flanges spaced apart from each other on the body 161, the body 161 is disposed through the mounting element 142, the mounting element 142 is disposed between the two flanges, and the fifth elastic element 109 is disposed around the body 161 and abuts against one of the flanges and the mounting element 142.

With the arrangement, the moving range of the operating member 16 can be limited, and the normal operation of the operating member 16 is ensured.

Further, the two flanges are a first flange 162 and a second flange 163, respectively, wherein, as shown, the first flange 162 is located above the mounting plate 14, and the second flange 163 is located below the mounting plate 14, and in the case where the fifth elastic member 109 is provided, the position of the fifth elastic member 109 may be set according to actual conditions. For example, the fifth resilient member 109 may be located between the first flange 162 and the mounting member 142. For another example, the fifth elastic member 109 may be located between the second flange 163 and the mounting member 142.

It is noted that, in the case where the fifth elastic member 109 is located between the first flange 162 and the mounting member 142, the fifth elastic member 109 causes the operating member 16 to be pushed upward in the initial state of the operating member 16, and in the case where the operating member 16 is pressed, the fifth elastic member 109 is in the contracted state.

With the fifth resilient member 109 positioned between the second flange 163 and the mounting member 142, the fifth resilient member 109 urges the operating member 16 downward into contact with the first linkage 111 with the operating member 16 in the initial state. This reduces the portion of the operating member 16 exposed to the dispenser 10, thereby reducing the space occupied by the dispenser 10 and enhancing the aesthetic appearance. With the first linkage 111 separated from the second linkage 112, the operating member 16 can be lifted upward by the first linkage 111.

Further, the cross-sectional areas of the first flange 162 and the second flange 163 are the same and are each larger than the cross-sectional area of the mounting part 142, so that it is possible to prevent the first flange 162 and the second flange 163 from passing through the mounting part 142. The normal operation of the operating member 16 is ensured. Of course, in other embodiments, the cross-sectional areas of the first flange 162 and the second flange 163 may be the same or different, and it is only necessary that the cross-sectional areas of the first flange 162 and the second flange 163 are larger than the cross-sectional area of the mounting member 142. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 18 to 23, in some embodiments, the operating member 16 is provided with an operating surface 164, and the operating surface 164 is a curved surface.

By the arrangement, a user can better use the operating part 16, and the user experience is improved.

Further, the operation surface 164 may be provided with an anti-slip structure, so as to increase the friction coefficient of the operation surface 164, thereby facilitating the use of the user.

The anti-slip structure may be formed by disposing a rubber layer on the operation surface 164, or by disposing a plurality of protrusions directly on the operation surface 164, or by disposing other anti-slip members. The specific type of anti-slip structure is not limited herein.

In the present embodiment, the first receiving chamber 101 and the second receiving chamber 102 are provided in parallel. Further, in the embodiment in the drawings, the first receiving cavity 101 and the second receiving cavity 102 are aligned in the moving direction of the cover 13 (the arrow B in fig. 1 to 3 indicates the moving direction of the cover 13).

The second receiving cavity 102 is opened with a throwing port (not shown). For explanation and explanation of the second dosing port, reference is made to the description of charging port 1013 above. To avoid redundancy, it is not described herein.

In the example of fig. 2 and 3, the first receiving cavity 1011 and the second receiving cavity 1021 are each substantially rectangular parallelepiped. The charging port 1013 and the charging port are both substantially rectangular. It is understood that in other embodiments, the first receiving cavity 1011 and the second receiving cavity 1021 may have other regular or irregular shapes, and the charging port 1013 and the input port may have other regular or irregular shapes. And are not limited herein.

The operation of the first linkage 111 is explained below:

manner in which the first opening 1012 is opened: the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move for the first time, and when the second linkage structure 112 moves, the second linkage structure 112 is separated from the first stopper 11121, and at this time, the first elastic element 105 needs to return to a normal state, and the first elastic element 105 applies an elastic force to the first member 103 so that the first member 103 opens the first opening 1012.

There are two ways in which the first opening 1012 may be closed, and two different ways are explained below:

under the condition that the third connecting piece 1113 is arranged, the cover 13 is driven to move from the second position to the first position, in the process that the cover 13 moves from the second position to the first position, the rib 1342 moves towards the direction close to the boss 1521, after the rib 1342 abuts against the boss 1521, the cover 13 continues to slide, at the moment, the rib 1342 drives the boss 1521 to move together, and then drives the third connecting piece 1113 to move, so that the first limiting portion 11121 is connected with the second linkage structure 112, at the moment, the third connecting piece 1113 can drive the second connecting piece 1112 and the first connecting piece 1111 to move, and under the condition that the first connecting piece 1111 moves, the first part 103 is driven to move to close the first opening 1012.

Under the condition that the third connecting part 1113 is not arranged, the operating part 16 is pressed, so that the operating part 16 drives the second connecting part 1112 to move, so that the first limiting part 11121 is connected with the second linkage structure 112, at this time, the second connecting part 1112 can drive the first connecting part 1111 to move, and under the condition that the first connecting part 1111 moves, the first part 103 is driven to move to close the first opening 1012.

Referring to fig. 4 to 16, in some embodiments, the second linkage structure 112 includes a fourth connection part 1121 and a fifth connection part 1122 fixedly connected to the fourth connection part 1121, the fourth connection part 1121 is connected to the driving device 12, the fifth connection part 1122 is provided with a second position-limiting portion 11221, and the second position-limiting portion 11221 is connected to the first linkage structure 111 so as to close the first opening 1012 by the first component 103.

When the driving device 12 drives the fourth connecting member 1121 to move for the first time, the fourth connecting member 1121 drives the fifth connecting member 1122 to move so as to separate the second position-limiting portion 11221 from the first linkage structure 111, so that the first opening 1012 is opened by the first member 103.

With such an arrangement, when the driving device 12 drives the fourth connecting element 1121 to move for the first time, the second limiting portion 11221 can be separated from the first linkage structure 111, so that the first opening 1012 is opened by the first component 103, that is, the opening of the first opening 1012 can be realized by driving the fourth connecting element 1121 to move for the first time by the driving device 12, and the structure is simple and easy to realize.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second stopper portion 11221 is connected to or separated from the first stopper portion 11121. In one example, the first position-limiting portion 11121 may be a positive hook, the second position-limiting portion 11221 may be a barb, and the positive hook is hooked with the barb to connect the first position-limiting portion 11121 and the second position-limiting portion 11221, so that the first position-limiting portion 11121 and the second position-limiting portion 11221 cannot move relative to each other. When the second linkage structure 112 moves, the positive hook and the barb can be separated to separate the first stopper part 11121 and the second stopper part 11221, so that the first stopper part 11121 and the second stopper part 11221 can move relatively. Of course, the first position-limiting part 11121 may not only be a positive hook, but also the second position-limiting part 11221 may not only be a barb, and the specific structural types of the first position-limiting part 11121 and the second position-limiting part 11221 may be set according to different situations. And is not limited thereto. It is only necessary that the first stopper portion 11121 and the second stopper portion 11221 can be connected or separated.

In some embodiments, the fourth connecting member 1121 and the fifth connecting member 1122 may be formed separately or integrally. And are not limited herein. The design can be specifically designed according to the actual situation. In the example shown in the figures, the fourth connection 1121 and the fifth connection 1122 are in a vertical state. It is understood that in other examples, the angle of the fourth connection 1121 and the fifth connection 1122 can also be obtuse or acute. The specific angle ranges of the fourth connection member 1121 and the fifth connection member 1122 are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 4 to 7, in some embodiments, the driving device 12 is disposed above the fourth connection part 1121, and the driving device 12 is configured to drive the fourth connection part 1121 to move up and down to enable the second linkage structure 112 to move.

Referring to fig. 9 and 10, in some embodiments, according to the specific structure of the second linkage structure 112, the driving device 12 can be further disposed at the right side of the fourth connection part 1121, and the driving device 12 is used for driving the fourth connection part 1121 to move left and right to move the second linkage structure 112.

It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the specific position of the driving device 12 may be set according to different situations, for example, the driving device 12 may be arranged below the fourth connection part 1121, or the driving device 12 may be arranged to the left of the fourth connection part 1121, or the driving device 12 may be arranged obliquely with respect to the fourth connection part, or the driving device may be set with respect to another reference structure according to the specific structure of the second linkage structure 112. In general, the driving device 12 can drive the second linkage structure 112 to move to implement the corresponding action. The specific position of the drive device 12 is not limited herein.

Further, one end of the fourth connecting member 1121 is provided with an engaging portion 11211, the driving device 12 includes a driving member 121 and a pushing rod 122 movably connected to the driving member 121, and under the condition that the pushing rod 122 is partially engaged with the engaging portion 11211, the driving member 121 is configured to drive the pushing rod 122 to move, so as to drive the fourth connecting member 1121 to move. Wherein, the movement refers to the telescopic movement of the push rod 122 relative to the driving member 121.

In this way, the fourth connection part 1121 is connected to the driving device 12 through the fitting part 11211 and the push rod 122, so that the driving device 12 drives the fourth connection part 1121 to move. Specifically, the housing of the driving member 121 is formed with a through hole, and the driving member 121 can drive the push rod 122 to be pushed out or retracted from the through hole.

Further, the push rod 122 includes a body 1221 and a stopper 1222, the stopper 1222 is disposed at an end of the push rod 122 away from the driving element 121, the fitting portion 11211 surrounds the body 1221, and the stopper 1222 abuts against a side of the fitting portion 11211, so that the push rod 122 is connected to the fourth connecting element 1121. In this way, the stopper 1222 ensures that the fourth connection 1121 and the driving device 12 cannot be disengaged.

The push rod 122 may further include a fitting portion 1223, the fitting portion 1223 is disposed at an end of the body portion 1221 facing away from the stopper portion 1222, and the fitting portion 1223 abuts against the other side of the fitting portion 11211. The engaging portion 1223 engages with the position-limiting portion 1222 to further limit the moving range of the fourth connection 1121.

Therefore, the fourth connection member 1121 is allowed to move between the engagement portion 1223 and the limit portion 1222, which not only prevents the linkage from being inaccurate due to the excessive movement range of the fourth connection member 1121, but also provides a space for the movement of the fourth connection member 1121. It is understood that in other examples, the mating portion 1223 may be omitted.

The size of the body portion 1221 is smaller than the size of the stopper portion 1222. Specifically, the cross-sectional area of the body portion 1221 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the stopper portion 1222.

In addition, in the illustrated example, the fitting recess 11212 includes a fitting opening. During the assembling process, the push rod 122 can be inserted into the fitting portion 11211 through the fitting opening, so as to connect the fourth connecting member 1121 with the driving device 12.

Of course, the fitting recess 11212 may also include a fitting hole. During the assembling process, the body 1221 of the push rod 122 can be inserted into the fitting portion 11211 through the fitting hole, and after the body 1221 is inserted into the fitting portion 11211, the stopper 1222 can be fixed to a side of the body 1221 away from the fitting portion 1223, so as to connect the fourth connecting member 1121 with the driving device 12. Specifically, the stopper portion 1222 may be welded, adhered, or otherwise fixed to a side of the body portion 1221 away from the mating portion 1223.

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.

Referring further to fig. 11 to 16, in some embodiments, the first linkage 111 includes a third position-limiting portion 1114, and when the second position-limiting portion 11221 is connected to the first linkage 111, the third position-limiting portion 1114 is connected to the third linkage 113 to close the second opening 1022 with the second member 104 and separate the fifth connecting member 1122 from the third linkage 113.

When the driving device 12 drives the fourth connecting member 1121 to move for the first time, the fourth connecting member 1121 drives the fifth connecting member 1122 to move so as to separate the third limiting portion 1114 from the third linkage structure 113, and thus the fifth connecting member 1122 is connected to the third linkage structure 113.

With such an arrangement, the third limiting portion 1114 is arranged to limit the movement of the third linkage 113, so that the third linkage 113 can be maintained in a state of closing the second opening 1022, thereby preventing the third linkage 113 from opening the second opening 1022 by mistake, and ensuring the normal operation of the dispenser 10.

Referring to fig. 24, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a second resilient member 106 coupled to a second linkage structure 112, the second resilient member 106 being configured to urge the second linkage structure 112 to move to a position coupled to the first linkage structure 111.

The arrangement is such that the second linkage structure 112 can drive the second linkage structure 112 to move to the position connected with the first linkage structure 111, thereby realizing the reset function.

When the driving device 12 drives the fourth connecting part 1121 to move for the first time, the second limiting part 11221 is separated from the first limiting part 11121, so that the first opening 1012 is opened by the first component 103, when the first opening 1012 is opened by the first component 103, the first component 103 moves to drive the first connecting part 1111 to move, and further drive the second connecting part 1112 and the third connecting part 1113 to move, at this time, the first limiting part 11121 is separated from the second limiting part 11221, and when the driving device 12 is powered off, the second elastic part 106 can drive the second linkage structure 112 to move, so that the second linkage structure 112 moves to a position where the second linkage structure 112 is connected with the first linkage structure 111. That is, the second elastic member 106 is used to achieve the restoration of the second linkage 112.

Specifically, one end of the second elastic member 106 abuts against the mounting plate 14, and the other end of the second elastic member 106 abuts against the second linkage 112. The second elastic member 106 includes a torsion spring, a spring plate, or other elastic elements. In the present embodiment, the second elastic member 106 is a torsion spring.

Further, the other end of the second elastic member 106 is connected to a fifth elastic member 109.

The operation of the second linkage 112 is explained below:

manner in which the first opening 1012 is opened: when the driving device 12 is powered on, the second linkage structure 112 is driven to move for the first time, and when the second linkage structure 112 moves, the second linkage structure 112 is separated from the first limiting portion 11121, at this time, the first elastic element 105 drives the first part 103 to apply elastic force so as to open the first opening 1012 on the first part 103, at this time, the driving device 12 is powered off, and the second elastic element 106 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move to a position connected with the first linkage structure 111.

when the third connecting member 1113 is disposed, the cover 13 is driven to move from the second position to the first position, the rib 1342 moves toward the direction close to the protrusion 1521 when the cover 13 moves from the second position to the first position, the cover 13 continues to slide after the rib 1342 abuts against the protrusion 1521, at this time, the rib 1342 drives the protrusion 1521 to move together, and further drives the third connecting member 1113 to move, the second connecting member 1112 is driven to move during the movement of the third connecting member 1113, the second linking structure 112 is driven to move under the movement of the second connecting member 1112, so that the first limiting portion 11121 moves toward the second limiting portion 11221, and the second elastic member 106 drives the second linking structure 112 to move to the position connected with the first linking structure 111, so that the first limiting portion 11121 and the second limiting portion 11221 form a stable connection, at this time, the third connecting part 1113 is movable to drive the second connecting part 1112 and the first connecting part 1111 to move, and in the case that the first connecting part 1111 is movable, the first part 103 is driven to move to close the first opening 1012.

Under the condition that the third connecting part 1113 is not arranged, the operating part 16 is pressed, so that the operating part 16 drives the second connecting part 1112 to move, the second connecting part 1112 can drive the second linkage structure 112 to move, so that the first limiting part 11121 moves towards the second limiting part 11221, the second elastic part 106 can drive the second linkage structure 112 to move to the position connected with the first linkage structure 111, so that the first limiting part 11121 and the second limiting part 11221 form stable connection, at the moment, the second connecting part 1112 can drive the first connecting part 1111 to move, and under the condition that the first connecting part 1111 moves, the first part 103 is driven to move to close the first opening 1012.

Referring to fig. 11 to 16, in some embodiments, the third linkage 113 includes a sixth connecting member 1131, the sixth connecting member 1131 is movably connected to the second member 104, and the sixth connecting member 1131 is provided with a first connecting portion 11311 and a second connecting portion 11312.

The first linkage 111 connects the first connection portion 11311 to close the second opening 1022 with the second component 104 and to separate the second linkage 112 from the second connection portion 11312.

In the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move for the first time, the first linkage 111 is separated from the first connection portion 11311 to connect the second linkage 112 to the second connection portion 11312.

When the first connection portion 11311 is connected to the first linkage 111, the second component 104 is maintained in a state of closing the second opening 1022, thereby preventing the second component 104 from mistakenly opening the second opening 1022, and ensuring the operation stability of the washing appliance 100.

Further, in a case where the third stopper 1114 is connected to the first connection portion 11311, the second member 104 closes the second opening 1022 and the second linkage 112 is separated from the second connection portion 11312. The first connection portions 11311 are formed with inclined surfaces, and the arrangement of the inclined surfaces enables the third limiting portions 1114 to move better relative to the first connection portions 11311 so that the third limiting portions 1114 are separated from the first connection portions 11311.

In some embodiments, in the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move for the first time, the second linkage 112 is used to move the sixth connecting part 1131 towards the second linkage 112 so as to connect the second linkage 112 with the second connecting part 11312.

Therefore, the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move for the first time, so that the second linkage structure 112 is connected with the second connecting portion 11312, and the structure is simple and convenient to implement.

In some embodiments, in the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move again, the second linkage 112 is used to drive the sixth connector 1131 to translate through the second connecting portion 11312 so as to make the second component 104 open the second opening 1022.

In this way, the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 again to move, so that the sixth connecting element 1131 translates to open the second opening 1022 through the second component 104, which is simple and convenient to implement.

As can be seen from the above description, when the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move for the first time, the second opening 1022 is in a closed state. In the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move again, the second opening 1022 is in the open state. This allows the cleaning consumables to be sequentially dispensed by the single driving device 12, thereby improving the washing effect of the washing appliance 100 and simplifying the structure of the dispenser 10.

Referring to fig. 11 and 12, in some embodiments, the sixth connecting element 1131 is formed with a first guiding structure 11313, the second linking structure 112 is formed with a second guiding structure 1123, the first guiding structure 11313 is movably connected to the second guiding structure 1123, and the first guiding structure 11313 cooperates with the second guiding structure 1123 to guide the movement of the sixth connecting element 1131 and the second linking structure 112.

In this way, the first guide structure 11313 and the second guide structure 1123 are arranged to guide the sixth connecting element 1131 and the second linkage structure 112 to move, and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

Wherein the second guiding structure 1123 is located on the fifth connecting member 1122.

In this embodiment, the first guiding structure 11313 includes a guiding slot, the guiding slot passes through the sixth connecting element 1131, the second guiding structure 1123 includes a first protrusion, the first protrusion can pass through the guiding slot to enable the first protrusion to move in the guiding slot, and the guiding slot is used for guiding the first protrusion to prevent the first protrusion from disengaging from the sixth connecting element 1131, which results in a linkage failure of the second linkage 112 and the sixth connecting element 1131.

In other embodiments, the first guide structure 11313 may include a first tab and the second guide structure 1123 may include a guide slot. The specific type of first guide structure 11313 and second guide structure 1123 is not limited herein. It is only necessary that the first guiding structure 11313 and the second guiding structure 1123 cooperate to guide the sixth connecting element 1131 and the second linking structure 112 to move.

In this embodiment, the first guide structure 11313 may be located between the first connection portion 11311 and the second connection portion 11312.

Furthermore, the fifth connecting element 1122 is formed with a second bump 11222, the second bump 11222 is juxtaposed with the first bump, and the distance from the first bump to the fifth connecting element 1122 is greater than the distance from the second bump 11222 to the fifth connecting element 1122.

In this embodiment, the second connecting portion 11312 may include a receiving groove, and the second bump 11222 may be located in the receiving groove.

When the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move for the first time, the first protrusion partially enters the guide groove, and the second protrusion 11222 partially enters the accommodating groove, and when the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move again, the first protrusion passes through the guide groove and is exposed outside the sixth connecting element 1131, the second protrusion 11222 is located in the accommodating groove and abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating groove, and with the driving of the driving device 12, the second protrusion 11222 further extrudes the accommodating groove to make the sixth connecting element 1131 translate downwards, so as to drive the third linkage structure 113 to move, and make the second opening 1022 opened by the second part 104.

Referring to fig. 11 to 18, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a third elastic member 107, the third linkage structure 113 includes a seventh connecting member 1132 and an eighth connecting member 1133, the seventh connecting member 1132 movably connects the sixth connecting member 1131 and the eighth connecting member 1133, the eighth connecting member 1133 connects the second component 104, and the third elastic member 107 is used for driving the seventh elastic member to drive the eighth connecting member 1133 to close the second opening 1022 of the second component 104.

The third elastic member 107 is configured to drive the seventh coupling member 1132 to move so that the second member 104 maintains a state of closing the second opening 1022. In the case that the second linkage 112 is activated again by the driving device 12, the second linkage 112 can activate the third linkage 113 such that the second part 104 closes the second opening 1022. After the driving device 12 is powered off, the third elastic element 107 can drive the seventh elastic element to move, so that the second component 104 closes the second opening 1022. That is, in the case where the driving device 12 is operated again, the second member 104 opens the second opening 1022. In the case where the driving device 12 stops operating, the second member 104 can close the second opening 1022.

In the present embodiment, the sixth connector 1131 and the eighth connector 1133 are respectively located at both ends of the seventh connector 1132.

Specifically, one end of the third elastic member 107 abuts against the mounting plate 14, and the other end of the third elastic member 107 abuts against the seventh connecting member 1132. The third elastic member 107 includes a torsion spring, a spring plate or other elastic elements. In the present embodiment, the third elastic member 107 is a torsion spring.

Referring to fig. 24, in some embodiments, the dispenser 10 includes a fourth resilient member 108 coupled to a third linkage 113, the fourth resilient member 108 being configured to urge the third linkage 113 to a position coupled to the second linkage 112.

The fourth elastic element 108 is capable of driving the third linkage 113 to move so that the third linkage 113 is connected with the second linkage 112. That is, in the case that the driving device 12 drives the second linkage structure 112 to move for the first time, the third linkage structure 113 can be connected to the second linkage structure 112 under the driving of the fourth elastic element 108, so that no additional mechanism is required to drive the third linkage structure 113 to connect to the second linkage structure 112, and the structure of the dispenser 10 is simplified.

Specifically, one end of the fourth elastic member 108 abuts against the mounting plate 14, and the other end of the fourth elastic member 108 abuts against the sixth connecting member 1131. The fourth elastic member 108 includes a torsion spring, a spring plate or other elastic elements. In the present embodiment, the fourth elastic member 108 is a torsion spring.

The operation of the third linkage 113 is explained below:

manner in which the second opening 1022 is opened: when the driving device 12 is powered on, the second linkage structure 112 is driven to move for the first time, and when the second linkage structure 112 moves, the second linkage structure 112 is separated from the first stopper 11121, at this time, the first elastic element 105 drives the first member 103 to apply an elastic force so that the first member 103 opens the first opening 1012, and at this time, the first guide structure 11313 is connected with the second guide structure 1123.

The driving device 12 drives the second linkage 112 to move again, and the second protrusion 11232 cooperates with the second connecting portion 11312 to drive the sixth connecting member 1131 to move, and drives the seventh connecting member 1132 and the eighth connecting member 1133 to move when the sixth connecting member 1131 moves, so that the second component 104 opens the second opening 1022.

There are two ways in which the second opening 1022 is closed, and two different ways are explained below:

under the condition that the third connecting member 1113 is disposed, the cover 13 is driven to move from the second position to the first position, when the cover 13 moves from the second position to the first position, the rib 1342 moves toward the direction close to the protrusion 1521, after the rib 1342 abuts against the protrusion 1521, the cover 13 continues to slide, at this time, the rib 1342 drives the protrusion 1521 to move together, and further drives the third connecting member 1113 to move, and when the third connecting member 1113 moves, the second connecting member 1112 is driven to move, so that the third limiting portion 1114 is connected with the first connecting portion 11311, and the second member 104 closes the second opening 1022.

When the third connecting part 1113 is not disposed, the operating element 16 is pressed, so that the operating element 16 drives the second connecting part 1112 to move, and when the second connecting part 1112 moves, the third limiting part 1114 is driven to move, so that the third limiting part 1114 is connected with the first connecting part 11311, and the second opening 1022 is closed by the second member 104.

The dispenser 10 of the present invention operates as follows:

feeding process of the dispenser 10: first, the dispenser 10 is in an inoperative state, in which the first stopper 11121 is connected to the second stopper 11221, and the third stopper 1114 is connected to the first connector 11311. Then, the cover 13 is slid to open the first receiving cavity 1011 and the second receiving cavity 1021 and put the washing consumables into the first receiving cavity 1011 and the second receiving cavity 1021. Thereafter, the cover 13 is slid to close the first receiving cavity 1011 and the second receiving cavity 1021. Then, the driving device 12 drives the fourth connection member 1121 to move for the first time, the fourth connection member 1121 moves to drive the fifth connection member 1122 to move, so that the first limiting portion 11121 and the second limiting portion 11221 are separated, and the third limiting portion 1114 and the first connection portion 11311 are connected, that is, the first guide structure 11313 and the second guide structure 1123 are connected, at this time, the first opening 1012 is opened by the first component 103. Thereafter, the driving device 12 drives the fourth connection part 1121 to move again, and at this time, the second protrusion 11222 and the second connection part 11312 cooperate to make the second component 104 open the second opening 1022.

There are two types of closing processes for the dispenser 10, and two different ways are explained below:

when the third connecting member 1113 is disposed, the cover 13 is driven to move from the second position toward the first position, and in the process that the cover 13 moves from the second position toward the first position, the rib 1342 moves toward a direction close to the protrusion 1521, and after the rib 1342 abuts against the protrusion 1521, the cover 13 continues to slide, at this time, the rib 1342 drives the protrusion 1521 to move together, and further drives the third connecting member 1113 to move, and in the case that the third connecting member 1113 moves, the second connecting member 1112 is driven to move, so that the first limiting portion 11121 and the second limiting portion 11221 are connected, and the third limiting portion 1114 and the first connecting portion 11311 are connected, and at this time, the first member 103 and the second member 104 close the first opening and the second opening 1022, respectively.

In the case that the third connecting part 1113 is not provided, the operating element 16 is pressed so that the operating element 16 drives the second connecting part 1112 to move, and in the case that the second connecting part 1112 moves, the first limiting part 11121 and the second limiting part 11221 are connected and the third limiting part 1114 and the first connecting part 11311 are connected, and at this time, the first part 103 and the second part 104 close the first opening 1012 and the second opening 1022, respectively.

It should be noted that the embodiment of the present invention further includes an embodiment in which the driving device 12 is used for driving the linkage structure 11 to move so as to simultaneously open the first opening 1012 by the first component 103 and open the second opening 1022 by the second component 104. In this way, the driving device 12 can simultaneously control the first component 103 to open the first opening 1012 and the second component 104 to open the second opening 1022 through the linkage structure 11, so that different cleaning consumables can be simultaneously dispensed through a single driving device 12, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the washing appliance 10.

In the specific implementation of this embodiment, the above-described structure for time-sharing control of the first member 103 to open the first opening 1012 and the second member 104 to open the second opening 1022 may be modified. Specifically, for example, the third stopper 1114 may be omitted from the first linkage structure 111. The first stopper portion 11121 is connected to the first linkage 111 with the first member 103 closing the first opening 1012 and the second member 104 closing the second opening 1022, thereby connecting the second linkage 112 to the first linkage 111. In such a case, the second linkage 112 and the third linkage 113 are connected. When the driving device 12 is operated, the second linkage structure 112 is simultaneously separated from the first linkage structure 111, so that the first opening 1012 is opened by the first part 103, and the second opening 1022 is opened by the second linkage structure 112 and the third linkage structure 113 is driven to move, so that the second opening 1022 is opened by the second part 104.

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 dispenser for washing an appliance, the dispenser comprising:

a linkage structure connected with the first member and the second member; and

2. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein in a case where the driving means is adapted to drive the linkage to move to cause the first member to open the first opening and the second member to open the second opening in a time-sharing manner, the driving means is adapted to drive the linkage to move to cause the first member to open the first opening for the first time, and to drive the linkage to move to cause the second member to open the second opening in a case where the second member closes the second opening for the second time.

3. The dispenser of claim 2, wherein the linkage structure comprises:

a first linkage connected to the first member;

a second linkage connected to the drive; and

4. The dispenser of claim 3, wherein the first linkage includes a first connector and a second connector movably connected to the first connector, the first connector being connected to the first member, the second connector having a first stop portion, the first stop portion being connected to the second linkage to cause the first member to close the first opening;

5. The dispenser of claim 4, wherein the first linkage further comprises a third connecting member movably connected to the second connecting member, and the third connecting member can drive the second connecting member to move so as to connect the first position-limiting portion to the second linkage.

6. The dispenser of claim 5, wherein the first receiving chamber defines a loading opening, the dispenser comprising a cover movably disposed in the first receiving chamber, the cover being capable of being positioned in a first position and a second position of the first receiving chamber, the cover opening the loading opening when in the first position, and the cover closing the loading opening when in the second position;

7. The dispenser according to claim 6, wherein the dispenser comprises a mounting plate and a sliding member, the sliding member is slidably disposed on the mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a third sliding slot, the sliding member comprises a connecting portion and a cover portion, the connecting portion is slidably disposed through the third sliding slot and connected to the third connecting member, the cover portion is disposed on the third sliding slot, and during the process of moving the cover portion from the second position to the first position, the cover portion is configured to drive the sliding member to slide, so that the third connecting member is moved to connect the first limiting portion and the second linkage structure.

8. The dispenser of claim 4, comprising a movable operating member, wherein the operating member is configured to drive the second connecting member to drive the first limiting portion to connect with the second linkage structure when the operating member is operated, so that the first member closes the first opening.

9. The dispenser of claim 4, including a first resilient member connected to the first member for urging the first member to open the first opening when the first restraint portion is disengaged from the second linkage.

10. A dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the second linkage comprises a fourth connecting member and a fifth connecting member fixedly connected to the fourth connecting member, the fourth connecting member being connected to the drive means, the fifth connecting member being provided with a second stop portion connected to the first linkage for causing the first member to close the first opening;

11. The dispenser of claim 10, wherein the first linkage includes a third stop portion that, when the second stop portion and the first linkage are connected, connects to the third linkage to cause the second member to close the second opening and to separate the fifth link from the third linkage;

12. A dispenser according to claim 3, comprising a second resilient member connected to the second linkage for urging the second linkage into a position in which it is connected to the first linkage.

13. The dispenser of claim 3, wherein the third linkage comprises a sixth linkage movably coupled to the second member, the sixth linkage having a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion;

14. The dispenser according to claim 13, wherein in a case where the drive means first drives the second linkage to move, the second linkage is configured to move the sixth connecting member toward the second linkage to connect the second linkage to the second connecting portion.

15. The dispenser according to claim 14, wherein in case the drive means drives the second linkage in motion again, the second linkage is adapted to drive the sixth connecting element in translation through the second connecting portion to cause the second part to open the second opening.

16. The dispenser of claim 13, wherein the sixth connecting member is formed with a first guide formation and the second linkage is formed with a second guide formation, the first guide formation being movably connected to the second guide formation, the first guide formation cooperating with the second guide formation to guide movement of the sixth connecting member and the second linkage.

17. The dispenser of claim 13, wherein the dispenser includes a third elastic member, the third linkage structure includes a seventh connecting member and an eighth connecting member, the seventh connecting member movably connects the sixth connecting member and the eighth connecting member, the eighth connecting member connects the second member, and the third elastic member is configured to drive the seventh elastic member to drive the eighth connecting member to close the second opening.

18. A dispenser according to claim 3, comprising a fourth spring connected to the third linkage for urging the third linkage towards a position in which it is connected to the second linkage.

19. The dispenser of claim 1, including a mounting plate including first and second opposing sides, the first and second receiving cavities being disposed on the first side, the drive arrangement and the linkage being disposed on the second side of the mounting plate.

20. A washing appliance, comprising:

a cavity formed with a washing chamber; and

the dispenser of any one of claims 1-19, said dispenser mounted to an interior wall of said washing chamber.