KR101384759B1 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine which can easily secure the installation space of the liquid detergent storage unit in which the liquid detergent is stored, and can easily put the liquid detergent in the liquid detergent storage unit, wherein the liquid detergent storage unit is disposed inside the washing machine frame, The liquid detergent inlet for injecting the liquid detergent into the liquid detergent storage unit is disposed in the receiving unit.

Washing machine body, washing machine frame, storage unit, liquid detergent storage unit, liquid detergent input unit, storage flow path

Description

Washing machine

1 is a perspective view illustrating a drum type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention,

2 is a side cross-sectional view of the drum type washing machine shown in FIG.

Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing a washing machine frame when the liquid detergent is added to the liquid detergent input unit shown in FIG.

4 is a plan sectional view showing the washing machine frame shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a side view illustrating another example in which the liquid detergent is added to the liquid detergent input unit in the drum type washing machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a tool for dispensing the liquid detergent shown in FIG. 5;

7 is a side sectional view showing a washing machine frame of a drum type washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a plan sectional view showing the washing machine frame shown in FIG.

9 is a side sectional view showing a washing machine frame of a drum type washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention;

10 is a plan sectional view showing the washing machine frame shown in FIG. 9;

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig.

2: case 4: washing tub

8: Tub 10: Drum

40: liquid detergent storage unit 50: liquid detergent supply mechanism

51: liquid detergent supply valve 52, 53, 54: first liquid detergent supply passage

55: second liquid detergent supply passage 56: liquid detergent supply pump

60,260,360: Liquid detergent inlet

70,72,74,270,272,274,370,372,374: storage euro

100,200,300: drum washing machine 102: washing machine body

104: washing machine frame

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a washing machine capable of easily securing an installation space of a liquid detergent storage unit in which a liquid detergent is stored and easily injecting the liquid detergent into the liquid detergent storage unit.

Generally, a washing machine is a device for washing laundry by washing, rinsing, dehydrating, etc., in order to remove contamination from clothes, bedding, etc. (hereinafter, referred to as 'laundry') using water, detergent and mechanical action.

The washing machine is rotatably disposed inside the washing tank in which water and laundry are accommodated, and the washing tank is rotated by the driving mechanism to wash the laundry. In addition, the washing machine further includes a water supply mechanism for supplying water to the washing tub and a drain mechanism for draining the water in the washing tub to the outside. A detergent supply mechanism for supplying detergent into the inside of the washing tub is disposed on the water supply channel of the water supply mechanism. The detergent supply mechanism includes a dispenser arranged so as to communicate with the water supply channel, and a detergent box arranged to be able to access the dispenser and containing various detergents.

Accordingly, in the conventional washing machine, the detergent box is drawn out from the dispenser, powdered detergent and liquid detergent are put into the detergent box, and the detergent box is inserted again into the dispenser. At this time, when the water supply mechanism is operated, powdery detergent or liquid detergent in the detergent box is supplied into the washing tub by the water flowing along the water supply channel of the water supply mechanism.

However, the washing machine according to the related art has a problem that the convenience of use of the washing machine is deteriorated since the operation of injecting detergent into the detergent box is repeatedly performed every time the laundry is washed.

Therefore, recently, a washing machine capable of automatically injecting detergent into the washing tank every time the laundry is washed is being developed. In the washing machine as described above, a detergent storage unit for storing detergent is disposed, and a detergent automatic supply mechanism for automatically supplying the detergent in the detergent storage unit to the washing tank is disposed. The detergent storage unit and the automatic detergent supply mechanism are disposed in the washing machine. Accordingly, the washing machine necessarily requires a detergent refilling unit capable of filling detergent into the detergent storage unit.

On the other hand, if the detergent refilling unit is formed in the detergent storage unit, after removing the detergent storage unit from the inside of the washing machine, the user directly inputs the detergent to the detergent storage unit through the inlet. Therefore, when refilling the detergent storage unit, it is very cumbersome to take out the detergent storage unit from the washing machine every time, and the operation of introducing detergent into the detergent storage unit is very inconvenient.

In addition, the recent washing machine has a problem that it is difficult to ensure the internal space to be disposed in the detergent storage unit is very compact. That is, when the volume of the detergent storage unit increases, the appearance of the washing machine increases, and when the volume of the detergent storage unit decreases, refilling of the detergent is frequently performed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine in which an installation space of a liquid detergent storage unit for storing a liquid detergent is easily secured, and a liquid detergent is simply injected into the liquid detergent storage unit.

This invention is limited by the washing machine main body provided with a washing tank, the washing machine frame arrange | positioned at any one surface of the said washing machine main body, the accommodating part arrange | positioned so that extraction is possible in the inside of the said washing machine frame, and the said storage part and the washing machine frame. A liquid detergent storage unit disposed in a space to store liquid detergent, and a liquid detergent injecting unit disposed in at least one of the washing machine frame, the accommodating unit, and the washing machine main body to inject liquid detergent into the liquid detergent storage unit. To provide a washing machine. The liquid detergent input unit and the liquid detergent storage unit may be provided to correspond to each other.

A storage flow path is formed between the liquid detergent input unit and the liquid detergent storage unit to guide the liquid detergent introduced into the liquid detergent input unit to the liquid detergent storage unit. The storage passage is inclined downward from the liquid detergent inlet to the liquid detergent storage.

In addition, the liquid detergent inlet of the present invention may be disposed to be movable or rotatable in the washing machine frame so as to be exposed to the outside of the washing machine frame. The liquid detergent inlet as described above is withdrawn from the washer frame when the accommodating part is taken out, and is inserted into the washing machine frame when the accommodating part is inserted.

In addition, the liquid detergent inlet unit of the present invention is disposed in the receiving portion, a storage flow path for guiding the liquid detergent introduced into the liquid detergent inlet unit to the liquid detergent storage unit is formed between the liquid detergent inlet unit and the liquid detergent storage unit. Can be. Therefore, the storage flow path is formed such that the length of a portion of the storage unit is variable in and out. That is, the storage flow path may include a first flow path formed between the liquid detergent inlet and the accommodating part, and a second side in which both sides of the first flow path and the liquid detergent storage part are connected and the length of the storage path is variable in a moving direction of the accommodating part. It may include a flow path.

The accommodation part may include a partition wall forming a space in which the first flow path is disposed. In addition, the liquid detergent inlet may be detachably disposed in the accommodating part so that the liquid detergent inlet may be mounted on the washing machine body when the liquid detergent is added.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a drum type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the drum type washing machine shown in Figure 1, Figure 3 is a liquid detergent in the liquid detergent inlet shown in Figure 1 It is a side sectional view which shows the washing machine frame at the time of putting in, and FIG. 4 is a flat sectional view which shows the washing machine frame shown in FIG.

1, the drum type washing machine 100 includes a washing machine main body 102 for washing laundry, a washing machine main body 102 disposed on one side of the washing machine main body 102 for storing various items necessary for use of the washing machine main body 102, And a washing machine frame (104).

A laundry inlet port 2a through which the laundry is introduced and removed is formed on a front surface of the washing machine main body 102 and a door 2b for opening and closing the laundry inlet port 2a is rotatably disposed. A plurality of legs 2d for supporting the washing machine body 102 are disposed on a lower surface of the washing machine body 102. In the washing machine frame 104, an accommodating part 106 for accommodating the various items is arranged to be pulled out. The storage unit 106 has a structure that is drawn out from the front of the washing machine frame 104 forward.

Meanwhile, the washing machine frame 104 may be selectively disposed on the upper surface, the lower surface, the left surface, the right surface, and the back surface of the washing machine body 102. Hereinafter, the washing machine frame 104 is disposed on the lower side of the washing machine body 102. On the upper surface of the washing machine frame 104, leg seating portions 108 are formed in portions corresponding to the legs 2d, respectively.

In particular, when the washing machine body 102 is mounted on the upper surface of the washing machine frame 104, since the position of the laundry entrance 2a is moved upward by the washing machine frame 104, the washing machine main body 102 Improved user access to. Therefore, the washing machine frame 104 may not only store various items, but also support the washing machine body 102 at a predetermined height to improve the ease of use of the washing machine body 102.

Referring to FIG. 2, the washing machine body 102 includes a case 2 forming an exterior, a washing tank 4 rotatably disposed inside the case 2 to accommodate laundry, detergent, and water; And a drive mechanism 6 connected to the washing tub 4 to drive the washing tub 4.

The washing tub 4 includes a tub 8 disposed in the case 2 so as to be able to be buffered by a spring 8a and a damper 8c and containing water and detergent therein, A drum 10 having a plurality of water holes 10a rotatably disposed on the inner side of the drum 10 to receive laundry therein and to allow water and detergent to pass through the tub 8; And a lifter 12 for lifting the laundry to a predetermined height and then dropping the laundry when the drum 10 rotates.

Openings 8b and 10b through which the laundry enters and exits are formed on the front surface of the tub 8 and the drum 10, respectively. The laundry inlet / outlet port 2a is formed on the front surface of the case 2 at a position facing the opening portions 8b and 10b. The door (2b) is rotatably disposed in the case (2). A gasket 14 is provided between the opening 8b of the tub 8 and the laundry inlet 2a so as to mitigate the impact caused by the rotation of the drum 10 and prevent the water from overflowing to the outside .

Referring to FIG. 2, the washing machine body 102 includes a water supply mechanism 16 disposed above the tub 8 to supply water from the outside to the tub 8, and the water supply mechanism 16. It further includes a detergent supply mechanism 18 disposed on the water supply passage for supplying the tub 8 with the detergent for washing the laundry.

The water supply mechanism 16 includes a plurality of water supply valves 20 disposed in the case 2 and connected to an external water source and a water supply valve 20 formed between the water supply valves 20 and the tub 8, 8) for guiding the water. The water supply channel includes a plurality of first water supply hoses 22 connecting the water supply valves 20 and the detergent supply mechanism 18 and a plurality of first water supply hoses 22 connecting the detergent supply mechanism 18 and the tub 8 And a second water supply hose (24) for connection.

The detergent supply mechanism 18 is disposed on the water supply passage of the water supply mechanism 16, and the detergent therein is supplied to the tub 8 by water flowing along the water supply passage of the water supply mechanism 16. . That is, the user pre-injects detergent into the detergent supply mechanism 18 before the drum type washing machine 100 is operated. When the drum type washing machine 100 is operated, water flowing along the water supply passage of the water supply mechanism 16 passes through the detergent supply mechanism 18, and the detergent in the detergent supply mechanism 18 is It is mixed with the water and then flows with the water into the tub 8.

Referring to FIG. 2, the washing machine body 102 further includes a drainage mechanism 30 disposed below the tub 8 to drain water and detergent in the tub 8 to the outside. The drainage mechanism (30) includes a drainage passage for guiding water in the tub (8) to the outside of the case (2), drainage A filter 32 and a drain pump 34 disposed in the drain filter 32 to flow water along the drainage passage. The drainage passage includes a first drainage hose 36 for connecting the lower portion of the tub 8 and the drainage filter 32 and a drainage filter 32 for connecting one end of the drainage filter 32 to the outside of the case 2 And a second drain hose (38) in which the other end is disposed.

2, 3, and 4, the washing machine frame 104 further includes at least one liquid detergent storage unit 40 for storing at least one kind of liquid detergent supplied to the tub 8. Include. The liquid detergent storage units 40 are disposed in a space defined by the storage unit 106 and the washing machine frame 104. That is, the liquid detergent storage units 40 are disposed in the washing machine frame 104 and are disposed in the space A formed between the accommodating part 106 and the rear surface of the washing machine frame 104.

The liquid detergent storage unit 40 as described above is provided with a singular or plural number depending on the type of liquid detergent used to wash the laundry. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a plurality of liquid detergent storage units 40 are disposed on the washing machine frame 104 so that various types of liquid detergents are used for washing laundry. That is, the liquid detergent storage unit 40, the first liquid detergent storage unit 42 for storing a liquid laundry detergent for removing the contamination of the laundry, and a liquid bleach for bleaching the laundry is stored A second liquid detergent storage 44 and a third liquid detergent storage 46 for storing a liquid softener for softening the fibers of the laundry.

1 to 4, the drum type washing machine 100 may include a tub disposed inside the washing machine body 102 in the liquid detergent storage units 40 disposed inside the washing machine frame 104. 8) further comprises a liquid detergent supply mechanism (50) for supplying a liquid detergent. The liquid detergent supply mechanism 50 is a device for automatically supplying an appropriate amount of liquid detergent to the inside of the tub 8 according to the quantity of laundry put into the drum 10. Therefore, since the liquid detergent is automatically supplied to the tub 8 by the liquid detergent supply mechanism 50, the supply of detergent by the detergent supply mechanism 18 can be omitted.

The liquid detergent supply mechanism 50 includes a liquid detergent supply valve 51, and a plurality of first liquid detergent supply passages 52 connecting the liquid detergent supply valve 51 and the liquid detergent storage 40, respectively. (53) and (54), the liquid detergent supply valve 51 to supply the liquid detergent into the tub (8) and the liquid detergent supply valve 51 by the first liquid detergent supply passage ( 52) (53) and (54) a second liquid detergent supply passage 55 in communication with or blocked, and a liquid detergent supply pump disposed on the second liquid detergent supply passage 55 to force the liquid detergent to flow. And 56. The liquid detergent supply valve 51 and the liquid detergent supply pump 56 may be disposed in the washing machine body 102 or the washing machine frame 104.

Here, the liquid detergent supply valve 51 corresponds to a plurality of inlets corresponding to the first liquid detergent supply passages 52, 53, and 54 and the second liquid detergent supply passage 55. Directional control valve with a single outlet. The liquid detergent supply valve 51 selectively communicates at least one of the first liquid detergent supply passages 52, 53, 54 to the second liquid detergent supply passage 55. In addition, the liquid detergent supply pump 56 pumps the liquid detergent from the liquid detergent reservoirs 40 disposed below the tub 8 to automatically supply an appropriate amount of the liquid detergent to the tub 8. do. The supply amount of the liquid detergent is controlled according to the operating ALPM and the operating time of the liquid detergent supply pump 56. Hereinafter, it will be described that the operating ALPM of the liquid detergent supply pump 56 is constant, and the supply amount of the liquid detergent is controlled by the operation time of the liquid detergent supply pump 56.

1 to 4, the drum type washing machine 100 further includes a liquid detergent inlet unit 60 disposed on the washing machine frame 104 to inject liquid detergent into the liquid detergent storage unit 40. do. The liquid detergent inlet unit 60 is provided in plural numbers so as to correspond to the liquid detergent storage units 40. That is, the liquid detergent injectors 60 may include a first liquid detergent injector 62 for injecting a liquid laundry detergent into the first liquid detergent storage 42 and a second liquid detergent storage unit ( And a second liquid detergent inlet 64 for injecting a liquid bleach to 44 and a third liquid detergent inlet 66 for injecting a liquid softener into the third liquid detergent storage 46. The liquid detergent inlets 60 may secure the maximum storage space of the accommodating part 106 and may be exposed to the outside even when the accommodating part 106 is slightly drawn out. It is arranged detachably in front of the side. However, the liquid detergent inlet 60 may be integrally formed at the front side of the accommodating part 106.

2, 3, and 4, the liquid detergent inlets 60 are connected to the liquid detergent storage units 40 by a plurality of storage flow paths 70, 72, 74. do. That is, the storage passages 70, 72, and 74 are respectively formed between the liquid detergent injectors 60 and the liquid detergent reservoir 40 so that the liquid detergent injectors 60 are formed. The liquid detergent introduced into the liquid detergent reservoir 40 is introduced along the storage flow paths 70, 72, and 74. The storage flow paths 70, 72, and 74 may include a first storage flow path 70 connecting the first liquid detergent storage part 42 and the first liquid detergent input part 62, and the second storage fluid flow path 70, 72. A second storage passage 72 connecting the liquid detergent storage unit 44 and the second liquid detergent input unit 64, the third liquid detergent storage unit 46, and the third liquid detergent input unit 66; ), A third storage flow path 74 for connecting.

The storage passages 70, 72, and 74 may include the liquid detergent inlet 60 so that the liquid detergent may flow from the liquid detergent inlet 60 to the liquid detergent storage 40 by gravity. In the liquid detergent storage portion 40 is formed to be inclined downward. If a separate pump is disposed on the storage flow paths 70, 72 and 74, the positions of the storage flow paths 70, 72 and 74 may be more freely determined.

In addition, the storage flow paths 70, 72, and 74 may have a separation distance B between the liquid detergent storage units 40 and the liquid detergent input units 60 when the storage unit 106 enters and exits. Since is changed, the length of the portion is formed to be variable to compensate for the change in the separation distance (B). That is, the storage passages 70, 72, and 74 may include first flow passages 70a, 72a, 74a formed between the liquid detergent injecting unit 60 and the storage unit 106, and the first passages 70a, 72a, 74a. Second flow paths 70b, 72b and 74b, which are connected to both sides of the first flow paths 70a, 72a and 74a and the liquid detergent storage unit 40, and whose lengths vary in the moving direction of the storage unit 106. Include them.

The first flow paths 70a, 72a, 74a include a flexible hose. The first flow paths 70a, 72a, 74a are detachably fixed to the plurality of holders 76 formed on the side surfaces of the accommodating part 106. The partition wall 78 is detachably disposed on a side surface and a rear surface of the accommodating part 106 to form a space in which the first flow paths 70a, 72a, 74a are disposed. Therefore, the exposure of the first flow paths 70a, 72a and 74a is prevented by the partition wall 78, so that the aesthetics of the washing machine frame 104 is improved and the first flow paths 70a and 72a are prevented. 74a are protected from external impact. Of course, the partition wall 78 may be removed from the accommodating part 106 when the first flow path 70a, 72a, 74a is replaced or maintained. However, the first flow paths 70a, 72a, 74a may be injection molded integrally with the side and the rear surface of the accommodating part 106, or separate injection bodies detachable from the side and the back of the accommodating part 106. It can be molded in one piece.

The second flow paths 70b, 72b and 74b include a bellows hose. One end of the second flow paths 70b, 72b, and 74b may be connected to the first flow paths 70a, 72a, and 74a, and the other end may correspond to the liquid detergent storage units 40. Is connected. Therefore, a structure for connecting the first flow paths 70a, 72a, 74a and the second flow paths 70b, 72b, 74b may be added to the rear surface of the accommodating part 106.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5 is a side view illustrating another example of injecting liquid detergent into the liquid detergent inlet unit 60 in the drum type washing machine 100 illustrated in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a tool for injecting the liquid detergent shown in FIG. 68) is a perspective view. That is, FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a method of more simply injecting the liquid detergent into the liquid detergent inlet 60 in one embodiment of the present invention.

5 and 6, the liquid detergent inlets 60 and the first flow paths 70a, 72a, 74a are detachably disposed in the housing 106, and Upon introduction, the liquid detergent inputs 60 are selectively removed and connected to the liquid detergent input tool 68 mounted on the washing machine body 102.

The liquid detergent inlet 60 is connected in communication with the lower portion of the liquid detergent inlet 68. The upper portion of the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68 is wider than the lower portion to which the liquid detergent inlet 60 is connected. That is, the liquid detergent input tool 68 is formed in a funnel structure extending from the bottom to the top.

And, on the side of the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68, a fixing portion 68a for detachably fixing the outer surface of the washing machine main body 102 is formed, the same as the contact portion of the washing machine main body 102 The matching portion 68b is formed stepwise in shape. The fixing portion 68a is hooked to the hook 2e formed on the door 2b of the washing machine main body 102 so that the tool 68 for dispensing the liquid detergent and the liquid detergent dispensing portion 60 are closed by the door 2b. Support at the same height as). However, the fixing portion 68a may be formed in various structures and mounted at different positions of the washing machine body 102. The mold portion 68b is joined to a part of the washing machine main body 102 in which the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68 is in close contact, and more stably supports the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68.

As described above, when the position of the liquid detergent injecting unit 60 is raised upward by the liquid detergent injecting tool 68, the user does not lean deeply at the time of injecting the liquid detergent, thereby improving workability. In addition, since the injection space of the liquid detergent is expanded by the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68, the liquid detergent is more easily introduced into the liquid detergent injector 60. On the other hand, the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68 may be disposed in the washing machine body 102, it may also be directly connected to the liquid detergent dispensing unit 60 disposed in the housing 106.

The operation of the drum type washing machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described. In the following description, the supply of the detergent by the detergent supply mechanism 18 is omitted, and only the liquid detergent is supplied by the liquid detergent supply mechanism 50.

The laundry is introduced into the drum 10 through the laundry inlet port 2a of the washing machine main body 102 and the laundry inlet port 2a is sealed by the door 2b and then the washing machine main body 102 is operated . At this time, the washing machine main body 102 detects the quantity of laundry put into the drum 10 and sets a water supply level, a supply amount of detergent, a washing time, and the like according to the quantity.

Then, the liquid detergent supply mechanism 50 is operated to supply the liquid detergent to the inside of the tub 8 up to a set amount. That is, any one of the first liquid detergent supply passages 52, 53, 54 is connected to the second liquid detergent supply passage 55 by the liquid detergent supply valve 51, and the liquid detergent supply pump 56 is activated. The liquid detergent is pumped by the liquid detergent supply pump 56, and the liquid detergent is supplied through the first and second liquid detergent supply passages 52, 53, 54, 55 and the liquid detergent supply valve 51. It flows into the tub 8. Such liquid detergents include laundry detergents stored in the first liquid detergent storage 42 and bleach agents stored in the second liquid detergent storage 44.

Further, the water supply mechanism 16 is operated to supply water to the inside of the tub 8 to the water supply water level. That is, when the water supply valve 20 of the water supply mechanism 16 is opened, water flows from the external water source through the water supply valve 20, and the water is supplied to the first water supply hose 22, the detergent supply mechanism 18, , And the second water supply hose (24).

When the supply of the liquid detergent and water to the tub 8 is completed, the driving mechanism 6 is operated to rotate the drum 10 for the set time. Accordingly, the laundry in the drum 10 is lifted up by the rotation of the drum 10 and the lifter 12, and washed down while falling downward.

After the washing operation of the laundry is completed, the operation of the driving mechanism (6) is stopped, and then the drainage mechanism (30) is operated to drain the water used for washing in the tub (8) to the outside. Then, the water supply mechanism 16 is operated to rewater the tub 8 to the water supply level, and the liquid detergent supply mechanism 50 is operated to apply liquid detergent to the set amount inside the tub 8. Resupply. The liquid detergent is a softener stored in the third liquid detergent storage 46. When the supply of the water and the softening agent is completed, the drum 10 is rotated again by the driving mechanism 6 to rinse the laundry.

After the rinsing of the laundry is completed, the operation of the driving mechanism 6 is stopped, and then the drainage mechanism 30 is operated to drain the water used for rinsing in the tub 8 to the outside. When the water in the tub 8 is completely drained, the driving mechanism 6 is operated to rotate the drum 10 at high speed, and then the operation of the drum type washing machine 100 is stopped. When the drum 10 is rotated at a high speed as described above, the water contained in the laundry is discharged to the outside of the drum 10, and the water collected in the tub 8 is discharged to the outside by the drainage mechanism 30 do.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, a process of injecting liquid detergent into the liquid detergent storage units 40 will be described in detail as follows. That is, when the liquid detergent is repeatedly supplied to the tub 8 by the liquid detergent supply mechanism 50, the liquid detergent is insufficient in the liquid detergent reservoirs 40.

As described above, when the liquid detergent stored in the liquid detergent storage units 40 is insufficient, the storage unit 106 is withdrawn from the washing machine frame 104, and the liquid detergent inlet unit exposed as the storage unit 106 is drawn out. Liquid detergent is selectively added to the 60. The liquid detergent introduced into the liquid detergent inlets 60 may include first and second flow paths 70a, 72a, 74a and second flow paths 70b, 72b of the storage flow paths 70, 72, and 74 ( After being flowed by gravity along 74b), the liquid flows into the liquid detergent reservoirs 40 corresponding to the storage passages 70, 72 and 74, respectively. Therefore, the liquid detergent may be easily refilled in the liquid detergent storage units 40 disposed inside the washing machine frame 104.

5 and 6, to refill the liquid detergent using the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68, any one of the liquid detergent dispensing unit 60 is removed from the housing 106, The liquid detergent inlet unit 60 is communicatively coupled to the lower portion of the liquid detergent injector 68. Then, the fixing portion 68a of the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68 is hooked to the hook 2e of the door 2b, and the mating portion 68b of the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68 is connected to the door 2b. To the inner surface of the As described above, when the installation of the liquid detergent injector 68 and the liquid detergent injector 60 is completed, the liquid detergent is introduced into the upper portion of the liquid detergent injector 68. The liquid detergent is the liquid detergent dispensing tool 68, the liquid detergent dispensing unit 60, the first flow path (70a) (72a) (74a), and the second flow path (70b) (72b) (74b) Along the liquid detergent reservoirs 40.

7 is a side sectional view showing a washing machine frame of a drum type washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a plan sectional view showing the washing machine frame shown in FIG. 7. 7 and 8, the same reference numerals as those of the drum type washing machine shown in Figs. 1 to 4 denote the same members. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described mainly on the points different from the drum type washing machine shown in Figs. 1 to 4.

7 and 8 is different from the drum type washing machine 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 in that the plurality of liquid detergent inlets 260 are disposed on the rear side of the storage unit 106. Is formed, and a plurality of storage flow paths 270, 272, 274 are disposed only between the accommodating part 106 and the rear surface of the washing machine frame 104.

The liquid detergent inlets 260 are formed on the rear side of the accommodating part 106 and connected to the plurality of storage passages 270, 272, and 274. Lower surfaces of the liquid detergent inlets 260 are inclined downward to portions connected to the plurality of storage flow paths 270, 272, and 274. The liquid detergent inlet 260 is a first liquid detergent inlet 262 for injecting a liquid laundry detergent into the first liquid detergent storage 42, and the second liquid detergent storage unit ( A second liquid detergent inlet 264 for introducing a liquid bleach to 44 and a third liquid detergent injector 266 for injecting a liquid softener into the third liquid detergent storage 46.

In addition, the liquid detergent inlet 260 is formed so that the front part is partially exposed from the washing machine frame 104 when the accommodating part 106 is withdrawn to the maximum from the washing machine frame 104. Therefore, when the liquid detergent inlet 260 is withdrawn, the user may inject the liquid detergent into the front of the liquid detergent inlet 260 exposed by the accommodating unit 106.

The storage passages 270, 272, and 274 may include a first storage passage 270 connecting the first liquid detergent storage 42 and the first liquid detergent inlet 262, and the second storage detergent passage 270 and the second liquid detergent storage 42. A second storage passage 272 connecting the liquid detergent storage unit 44 and the second liquid detergent input unit 264, the third liquid detergent storage unit 46, and the third liquid detergent input unit 266; And a third storage flow path 274 for connecting. The storage passages 270, 272, and 274 as described above may include the liquid detergent inlet so that the liquid detergent may flow by gravity from the liquid detergent inlet 260 to the liquid detergent storage 40. At 260, the liquid detergent storage 40 is inclined downward.

In addition, the storage flow paths 270, 272, and 274 may be separated from each other by the separation distance B between the liquid detergent storage units 40 and the liquid detergent inlet units 260 when the storage unit 106 enters and exits. ) Is changed, so that the length is variable to compensate for the change in the separation distance (B). In addition, since the storage flow paths 270, 272, and 274 are formed only between the accommodating part 106 and the washing machine frame 104, the storage flow paths 70 shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 are shown. It consists only of the structure corresponded to the 2nd flow path 70b, 72b, 74b of 72,74. That is, the storage flow paths 270, 272, 274 include bellows hoses.

1 to 4, the liquid detergent inlets 260 and the storage flow paths 270, 272, and 274 have a simpler structure.

9 is a side sectional view showing a washing machine frame of a drum type washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a plan sectional view showing the washing machine frame shown in FIG. 9. 9 and 10, the same reference numerals as those of the drum type washing machine shown in Figs. 1 to 4 denote the same members. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described mainly on the points different from the drum type washing machine shown in Figs. 1 to 4.

The drum type washing machine 300 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is different from the drum type washing machine 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 in that the liquid detergent injecting unit 360 can be drawn out to the washing machine frame 106. It is different in that it is arranged.

The liquid detergent injecting parts 360 are arranged to be movable or rotatable in the washing machine frame 104 and are drawn out of the washing machine frame 104 when the liquid detergent is added. Hereinafter, in the present exemplary embodiment, the liquid detergent injecting units 360 are disposed to be movable in the front-rear direction in front of the upper part of the washing machine frame 104. That is, guide protrusions 380 protrude from the left side and the right side of the liquid detergent injecting part 360, respectively, and the guide protrusions 380 are supported on the upper surface of the washing machine frame 104 so as to be movable in the front and rear directions. The guide rail 382 protrudes downward. The guide rail 382 includes a guide hole 384 in which the guide protrusion 380 is inserted to be movable in the front-rear direction. The liquid detergent inlet 360 may be withdrawn from the washing machine frame 104 forward when the storage unit 106 is withdrawn, but the storage unit 106 is inserted when the storage unit 106 is inserted. It is impossible to withdraw from the washing machine frame 104 by.

Meanwhile, the liquid detergent injectors 360 may include a first liquid detergent injector 362 and a second liquid detergent reservoir 44 for injecting a liquid laundry detergent into the first liquid detergent storage 42. And a second liquid detergent injector 364 for injecting a liquid bleach into the liquid, and a third liquid detergent injector 366 for injecting a liquid softener into the third liquid detergent storage 46. The liquid detergent injectors 360 are connected to the liquid detergent injectors 360 by a plurality of storage flow paths 370, 372, and 374. The storage flow paths 370, 372, and 374 may include a first storage flow path 370 connecting the first liquid detergent storage part 42 and the first liquid detergent input part 362, and the second storage fluid path 370. A second storage passage 372 connecting the liquid detergent storage 44 and the second liquid detergent injector 364, the third liquid detergent storage 46 and the third liquid detergent injector 366; ), A third storage flow path 374 is connected.

The storage flow paths 370, 372, and 374 as described above may include the liquid detergent injector so that the liquid detergent may flow by gravity from the liquid detergent injector 360 to the liquid detergent storage unit 40. 360 is inclined downward in the liquid detergent storage unit 40 direction. In addition, the storage passages 370, 372, and 374 may have a predetermined distance between the liquid detergent storage units 40 and the liquid detergent input units 360 when the storage unit 106 enters and exits. Therefore, unlike the storage flow paths 70, 72 and 74 shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 4, the length need not be varied. That is, the storage flow paths 370, 372, and 374 include hoses having a predetermined length.

1 to 4, the liquid detergent inlet 360 and the storage flow paths 370, 372, and 374 are formed in a simpler structure. The durability problem due to the change in length of the storage flow paths 370, 372, 374 when entering and exiting 106 is also solved.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, to be.

That is, the present invention is not limited to the drum type washing machine, but can also be applied to a water washing type washing machine to which liquid detergent is inputted.

In the washing machine of the present invention, the liquid detergent is automatically supplied into the washing tank to improve the convenience of use, the installation space of the liquid detergent storage unit for storing the liquid detergent is easily secured, and the liquid detergent is simply put into the liquid detergent storage unit. There is an advantage.

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A washing machine body having a washing tub; A washing machine frame disposed on one side of the washing machine body; An accommodating part disposed in the washing machine frame to be withdrawn; A liquid detergent storage unit disposed in a space defined by the accommodating unit and the washing machine frame and storing the liquid detergent; And And a liquid detergent inlet unit which is exposed to the outside of the washing machine frame when the storage unit is withdrawn and injects liquid detergent into the liquid detergent storage unit. The method according to claim 1, The liquid detergent inlet and the liquid detergent storage unit, a plurality of washing machines provided to correspond to each other. The method according to claim 1, Between the liquid detergent input unit and the liquid detergent storage unit is formed a storage flow path for guiding the liquid detergent introduced into the liquid detergent input unit to the liquid detergent storage unit, The storage passage is disposed inclined downward from the liquid detergent input unit to the liquid detergent storage unit. The method according to claim 1, The liquid detergent inlet unit is disposed in the washing machine frame to be movable or rotatable. The method of claim 4, The liquid detergent inlet unit is withdrawn from the washing machine frame when the withdrawal of the accommodating unit, the washing machine is inserted into the washing machine frame when the accommodating unit is inserted. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The liquid detergent inlet unit is disposed in the accommodating unit, and a storage flow path is formed between the liquid detergent inlet unit and the liquid detergent storage unit to guide the liquid detergent introduced into the liquid detergent inlet unit to the liquid detergent storage unit. The storage flow path is a washing machine formed so that the length of a portion of the storage unit is variable. The method of claim 6, The storage flow path may include a first flow path formed between the liquid detergent inlet and the storage part; And a second flow path having both sides connected to the first flow path and the liquid detergent storage part, and having a length varying in a moving direction of the storage part. The method of claim 7, The accommodating part includes a partition wall forming a space in which the first flow path is disposed. The method of claim 7, The liquid detergent inlet unit is detachably disposed in the accommodating unit and is mounted on the washing machine main body when the liquid detergent is added.

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