WO2018145617A1

WO2018145617A1 - Detergent box and washing machine

Info

Publication number: WO2018145617A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/075340
Authority: WO
Inventors: 赵会杰; 王得军; 田云; 李峰
Original assignee: 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司
Priority date: 2017-02-08
Filing date: 2018-02-06
Publication date: 2018-08-16
Also published as: CN108396515A

Abstract

A detergent box (3) and a washing machine having the detergent box (3). The detergent box (3) comprises a first chamber (8) and a second chamber (9) separated by an upwardly extending water barrier rib (11). The first chamber (8) is internally provided with an overflow structure (4) having a height less than that of the upper edge of the water barrier rib (11), so as to prevent water in the first chamber (8) from flowing over the water barrier rib (11) into the second chamber (9). The overflow structure (4) enables the chamber to have an accommodation capacity, thereby ensuring pre-storage of a detergent and the effect of introducing the detergent; moreover, the overflow structure (4) also enables the chamber to have an automatic water level adjustment capacity, thereby avoiding occurrence of local high water level in the chamber, making the water level in the chamber to be controlled at a certain level, and preventing water from flowing between the chambers of the detergent box (3).

Description

Detergent box and washing machine

Technical field

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly to a detergent box.

Background technique

The existing detergent box comprises a washing powder chamber and a softener chamber, wherein the washing powder chamber is used for pre-delivering a powdered detergent such as washing powder, and when the washing machine performs the washing process, the water flows into the washing powder chamber. In the room, the washing powder is flushed into the washing machine barrel; the softener chamber is used for pre-applying a liquid detergent such as a softener, and the softener in the softener chamber is poured into the washing machine when the water is rinsed for the last time. The effect of supple clothing.

When the external environment of the washing machine changes, such as when the flow rate of the inlet valve becomes large, there are multiple inlet mechanisms simultaneously entering the water, and the user's water pressure is high, the amount of water flowing into the detergent box suddenly becomes larger, exceeding the washing. The water discharge capacity of the cartridge causes the water in the washing powder chamber of the detergent box to form a local high water level. When the water level is high, the water will siphon or directly spill into the softener chamber to generate a string of water, so that the softener chamber The water is injected into the room in advance, so that the softener flows into the outer tub of the washing machine in advance, and the clothes are not softened.

In view of this, the present invention has been specifically proposed.

Summary of the invention

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a detergent box which avoids the occurrence of water trapping between chambers of the detergent box.

To achieve this, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

A detergent box comprising a first chamber and a second chamber separated by an upwardly extending water retaining rib; the first chamber is provided with an overflow structure having a height lower than an upper edge of the water retaining rib to avoid the first The water in the chamber flows over the water barrier into the second chamber.

Further, the overflow structure communicates with the first chamber and the outer tub of the washing machine to overflow the water in the first chamber into the outer tub of the washing machine.

Further, the outside of the detergent box is provided with a water tank for accommodating the first chamber and the second chamber, and the water tank is connected to the outer tub of the washing machine via a pipeline, and the overflow structure communicates with the first chamber and the water box, so that The water in the first chamber overflows into the water tank and then flows into the outer tub of the washing machine.

Further, the two sides of the detergent box are respectively provided with a downward U-shaped sliding slot, and the upper side of the water box is respectively provided with an upper U-shaped sliding slot with an upward opening, a lower U-shaped sliding slot and an upper U-shaped sliding slot. The troughs are staggered to achieve a sliding connection between the detergent box and the water tank.

Further, the front panel of the detergent box is provided with a handle for withdrawing the detergent box.

Further, the water tank is disposed inside the control panel of the washing machine, and the water tank is provided with an opening for the detergent box to be disposed in the direction of the outer tub of the washing machine, and the bottom surface of the detergent box and the bottom wall of the water tank have The gap is such that the lower side of the opening forms a drain port, and the water in the water tank flows from the drain port into the outer tub of the washing machine.

Further, the upper side of the opening is sealingly connected to the front panel of the detergent box.

Further, the bottom wall of the water tank is an inclined surface that gradually slopes downward toward the opening direction.

Further, the communication structure of the overflow structure and the first chamber is higher than the bottom wall of the first chamber and lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib, so that the water flow in the first chamber reaches a certain water level and then overflows The flow structure is discharged.

Further, the overflow structure includes at least one overflow hole disposed on a sidewall of the first chamber;

Preferably, the overflow hole is connected to the outer tub of the washing machine via a pipeline.

Further, the first chamber is set inside the water tank, and the side wall of the first chamber is provided with a plurality of overflow holes, and the two ends of the overflow hole are respectively connected with the first chamber and the water box, and the bottom of the water tank The wall is lower than the bottom surface of the first chamber, and the bottom wall of the water tank is provided with a drain port communicating with the outer tub of the washing machine;

Preferably, each of the overflow holes provided on the first chamber is respectively disposed on at least two height faces.

Further, the overflow hole is disposed on the side wall of the first chamber opposite to the water retaining rib, the first chamber is set inside the water tank, and the water supply flow is between the side wall of the first chamber and the side wall of the water tank. The gap passed.

Further, the bottom wall of the first chamber is inclined, and the lowest part of the bottom wall of the first chamber is provided with a water outlet, and the water outlet is connected with the water box; the overflow structure is away from the first chamber Nozzle setting;

Preferably, the overflow structure is connected to the first chamber at a position corresponding to a position corresponding to a highest position of the bottom wall of the first chamber.

Further, the first chamber and the second chamber are arranged side by side, the water outlet of the first chamber is disposed on the lower side of the rear wall of the first chamber, and the water supply flow is provided between the rear wall of the water tank of the washing machine. The gap that passes through.

Further, the bottom wall of the first chamber is an inclined surface that gradually slopes downward toward the rear wall thereof.

Further, the second chamber is also provided with an overflow structure having a height lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib to prevent the water flow in the second chamber from flowing into the first chamber over the water retaining rib.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a washing machine having a detergent box as described above.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

1. The overflow structure of the invention allows the chamber to have a certain capacity to ensure the pre-storage of the detergent and the washing effect of the detergent, and also enables the chamber to automatically adjust the water level to prevent local high water level in the chamber. The water level in the chamber is controlled to a certain level, and the phenomenon of water leakage between the chambers of the detergent box is avoided.

2. The overflow hole of the present invention can avoid the occurrence of string water phenomenon without increasing any cost, adding any additional structural members, and increasing the operation of the user.

3. During the water discharge process, the chamber is in a closed state. At this time, the overflow hole of the invention functions to balance the pressure inside and outside the chamber, and is beneficial to the discharge of water inside the chamber.

DRAWINGS

The drawings are intended to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are intended to be illustrative of the invention. It is apparent that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and other drawings may be obtained from those skilled in the art without departing from the drawings. In the drawing:

Figure 1 shows a side view of a detergent box provided by the present invention;

Figure 2 shows a side view of the detergent box provided by the present invention;

Figure 3 is a front elevational view showing the detergent box provided by the present invention;

Figure 4 is a front elevational view showing the detergent box provided by the present invention;

Figure 5 shows a plan view of the detergent box provided by the present invention;

The names of the components are as follows:

1 - control panel, 2 - water box, 3 - detergent box, 4 - overflow structure, 5 - water outlet, 6 - drain, 7 - handle, 8 - first chamber Room, 9 - second chamber, 10 - water retaining plate, 11 - water retaining ribs, 12 - water injection port, 13 - lower U-shaped chute, 14 - upper U-shaped chute, 15- - outer bucket, 16 - overflow hole.

It is to be understood that the drawings and the written description are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.

detailed description

The present invention is described in the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1-5, an embodiment of the present invention introduces a washing machine including a detergent box 3 including a washing powder chamber and a softener chamber separated by vertically extending water retaining ribs 11. The washing powder chamber is provided with an overflow structure having a height lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib 11 to prevent the water flow in the washing powder chamber from flowing into the softener chamber beyond the water retaining rib 11.

Specifically, the overflow structure 4 communicates with the washing powder chamber and the outer tub 15 of the washing machine to overflow the water in the washing powder chamber into the outer tub 15 of the washing machine. The communication structure of the overflow structure 4 and the washing powder chamber is higher than the bottom wall of the washing powder chamber and lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib 11, so that the water flow in the washing powder chamber reaches a certain water level and then overflows. The flow structure 4 is discharged.

The overflow structure 4 of the invention has a certain capacity of the washing powder chamber, ensures the pre-storage of the detergent and the flushing effect on the detergent, and also enables the washing powder chamber to automatically adjust the water level, preventing the chamber from being inside. The local high water level occurs, so that the water level in the chamber is controlled to a certain level, thereby avoiding the occurrence of string water phenomenon, thereby preventing the softener from flowing into the outer tub 15 of the washing machine in advance, thereby ensuring the softness of the clothes.

The washing machine further includes a water tank 2, and the water tank 2 is internally provided with an extractable detergent box 3. Specifically, the two sides of the detergent box 3 are respectively provided with a lower U-shaped chute 13 with an opening downward, and the water tank 2 The upper U-shaped chute 14 is opened on both sides, and the lower U-shaped chute 13 and the upper U-shaped chute 14 are alternately inserted to realize the sliding connection between the detergent box 3 and the water tank 3.

Specifically, the water tank 2 is disposed inside the washing machine control tray seat 1. The water tank 2 is provided with an opening for the detergent box 3 disposed in the direction of the outer tub 15 of the washing machine, and the bottom surface of the detergent box 3 and the water There is a gap between the bottom walls of the box 2, so that the lower side of the opening forms a drain port 6, and water in the water tank 2 flows from the drain port 6 into the outer tub 15 of the washing machine; the upper side of the opening is sealed with the front panel of the detergent box 3. connection. A handle 7 for drawing out the detergent box 3 is provided on the front panel of the detergent box 3.

Preferably, the bottom wall of the water tank 2 is an inclined surface that gradually slopes downward toward the opening direction.

The above arrangement improves the flushing effect of the water flow on the water tank and accelerates the flow rate of the water flow in the water tank 2.

In the detergent box 3, the washing powder chamber and the softener chamber are both open, and the upper side of the water tank 2 is provided with two correspondingly connected to the washing powder chamber and the upper opening of the softener chamber, respectively. A water injection port 12. Meanwhile, the washing powder chamber and the softener chamber are arranged side by side, and the water outlet 5 of the washing powder chamber is disposed on the lower side of the rear wall of the washing powder chamber, and the water supply is provided between the back wall of the water tank 2 and the water tank 2 The gap through which the flow passes. The water outlet 5 of the washing powder chamber is disposed higher than the drain opening 6.

The water flowing out of the water outlet 5 and carrying the washing powder rushes toward the rear wall of the water tank 2, and the washing powder foam is generated by the collision, thereby shortening the time taken for the washing powder to decompose.

Preferably, the bottom wall of the washing powder chamber is an inclined surface that gradually slopes downward toward the rear wall thereof.

The above arrangement improves the flushing effect of the water flow on the washing powder in the washing powder chamber, accelerates the flow rate of the water flow in the washing powder chamber, and enhances the collision of the water flow with the rear wall of the water box 2, thereby making the washing powder disintegrate faster. .

Embodiment 1

In the present embodiment, the overflow structure 4 includes at least one overflow hole 16 provided on the side wall of the washing powder chamber 8. The overflow hole 16 is the communication between the overflow structure 4 and the washing powder chamber.

Preferably, the detergent box 3 is set inside the water tank 2, and both ends of the overflow hole 16 are respectively communicated with the washing powder chamber and the water tank 2. The overflow hole 16 is disposed above the water outlet 5 of the washing powder chamber.

More preferably, both ends of the overflow hole 16 are provided on the same height surface.

The overflow hole 16 of the present invention can avoid the occurrence of water trapping without increasing any cost, adding any additional structural members, and increasing the user's operation. The above overflow hole 16 keeps the water flow in the washing powder chamber at a certain water level. When the water level is exceeded, the water flow is quickly discharged from the overflow hole 16 to improve the water discharge capacity of the washing powder chamber.

Further preferably, the overflow hole 16 is disposed on the side wall of the washing powder chamber disposed opposite to the water retaining rib 11, and a gap between the side wall of the washing powder chamber and the side wall of the water box 2 through which the water supply flow passes.

When the water flow in the washing powder chamber is discharged from the water outlet 5, the gap between the water outlet 5 and the rear wall of the water tank 2 is occupied by the water flow. Therefore, when the overflow hole 16 is provided in the rear wall of the washing powder chamber, the discharge hole is discharged from the discharge hole. The flow rate of the outflowing water is limited; and when the overflow hole 16 is disposed on the side wall of the washing powder chamber opposite to the water retaining rib 11, the gap between the side wall of the washing powder chamber and the side wall of the water tank is not occupied, Therefore, the flow rate of the water flowing out of the discharge hole is faster. At the same time, in the process of draining, the chamber is in a closed state. At this time, the overflow hole 16 of the present invention functions to balance the pressure inside the chamber, and is favorable for discharging the water inside the chamber.

The overflow hole 16 is a circular hole, a rectangular hole, a mesh hole or other drainage hole.

It is also possible that the overflow hole 16 communicates with the outer tub 15 of the washing machine via a pipe. Specifically, the overflow hole 16 is directly connected to the outer tub 15 of the washing machine via a water pipe, and the water pipe extends downward.

Preferably, the water pipe is provided with a valve for opening and closing the pipeline.

More preferably, each of the overflow holes 16 provided in the washing powder chamber is respectively disposed on at least two height faces.

Through the above arrangement, the user can change the water level in the washing powder chamber by controlling the switch of the valve, so that the water flow in the washing powder chamber reaches different water levels under different conditions and then flows out from the overflow hole 16, and at the same time, the lower height When the overflow hole 16 is used for drainage, the high-level overflow hole functions to balance the pressure inside and outside the washing powder chamber, and is favorable for discharging the water inside the washing powder chamber.

Further preferably, the overflow hole 16 is disposed away from the water outlet 5 of the washing powder chamber, that is, the overflow hole 16 is closer to the front panel of the detergent box 3 than the water outlet 5 of the washing powder chamber.

Still more preferably, the overflow hole 16 is disposed above the highest point of the bottom wall of the laundry powder chamber.

When the water flows along the bottom wall of the washing powder chamber, the liquid level near the water outlet 5 is lower. The above arrangement makes the water content of the washing powder chamber larger, and the pre-storage amount of the detergent and the flushing effect on the detergent are improved. .

It is also possible that the overflow hole 16 can be disposed on the water retaining rib 11 , and the water retaining rib 11 is internally provided with a water passage communicating with the overflow hole 16 , and the water outlet of the water passage is disposed at the lower part of the water retaining rib 11 and the water tank 2 Connected.

Embodiment 2

In this embodiment, the water tank 2 is further provided with a water retaining plate 10 extending downward between the water retaining rib 11 and the water injection port 12, and a horizontal projection of the water retaining plate 10 and the water retaining rib 11 Partially coincident.

The extension of the water flap 10 from front to back does not affect the withdrawal of the detergent box 2.

The above arrangement avoids the flow of water flowing from top to bottom over the adjacent chamber of the water retaining rib 11 to avoid the occurrence of string water.

Preferably, the upper edge of the water retaining rib 11 protrudes from the upper edge of the washing powder chamber and the back wall of the softener chamber to form a slide rail, and the two water deflectors 10 constitute a chute in the detergent box 3 During the pushing into the water tank 1, the upper side of the water retaining rib 11 slides between the two water retaining plates 10.

The above arrangement allows the detergent box 3 to be taken out of the water tank 2 to facilitate the cleaning of the detergent box 3.

Embodiment 3

In the present embodiment, the softener chamber is also provided with an overflow structure 4 having a height lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib 11 to prevent the water flow in the softener chamber from flowing into the washing powder chamber over the water retaining rib 11.

The above arrangement prevents the softener in the softener chamber from entering the washing powder chamber.

The bottom wall of the softener chamber is provided with a water outlet and a siphon tube extending vertically upwardly connected to the water outlet. The upper part of the siphon tube is provided with a siphon cap, and the lower circumference of the siphon cap and the softener chamber outside the siphon tube The bottom wall is sealed and connected, and the lower side of the siphon cap is provided with a water inlet, so that the water flow in the softener chamber enters the gap between the siphon cap and the siphon tube from the water inlet, and then enters the siphon from the upper side of the siphon, and finally along the siphon The softener chamber is drained from the water outlet.

Embodiment 4

In the present invention, the upper edge of the side wall of the washing powder chamber disposed opposite the water retaining rib 11 is lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib 11.

The beneficial effects of the above arrangement are the same as those of the overflow hole 16. The water in the washing powder chamber flows into the upper U-shaped chute 14 of the water tank 2 across the side wall of the washing powder chamber disposed opposite the water retaining rib 11, and flows into the outer tub through the diversion of the upper U-shaped chute 14. 15 in. The end of the upper U-shaped chute 14 is in communication with the outer tub 15 .

The first side wall of the upper U-shaped sliding slot 14 slides between the two side walls of the lower U-shaped sliding slot 13, and the second side wall of the lower U-shaped sliding slot 13 slides into the two sides of the upper U-shaped sliding slot 14. Between the walls. A gap is formed between the second side wall of the upper U-shaped chute 14 and the first side wall of the lower U-shaped chute 13 through which the water supply flow passes.

It is also possible that the overflow structure 4 comprises a drainage hole disposed on the bottom wall of the laundry powder chamber and a drain pipe extending vertically upwardly communicating with the drainage hole. The height of the water inlet of the drain pipe is lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib 11. The drain hole corresponds to the overflow hole 16 described above.

The beneficial effects of the above arrangement are the same as those of the overflow hole 16.

When the overflow hole 16 is disposed on the side wall of the washing powder chamber opposite to the water retaining rib 11, the gap between the side wall of the washing powder chamber and the side wall of the water tank 2 needs to have a water supply flow, thereby causing washing When the water is poured into the cartridge 3, the detergent box 3 is greatly shaken, and the above arrangement avoids the occurrence of the swaying problem.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, any technology that is familiar with the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make some modifications or modifications to equivalent embodiments by using the technical content of the above-mentioned hints without departing from the technical scope of the present invention, but the technology according to the present invention does not deviate from the technical solution of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A detergent box comprising a first chamber (8) and a second chamber (9) separated by an upwardly extending water retaining rib (11), characterized in that the first chamber (8) is provided There is an overflow structure (4) having a height lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib (11) to prevent water in the first chamber (8) from flowing into the second chamber (9) across the water retaining rib (11).
A detergent box according to claim 1, wherein said overflow structure (4) communicates with said first chamber (8) and said outer tub (15) of the washing machine, such that said first chamber (8) The water overflows into the outer tub (15) of the washing machine.
A detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that the outside of the detergent box (3) is provided with a water tank for accommodating the first chamber (8) and the second chamber (9) ( 2), the water tank (2) is connected to the outer tub (15) of the washing machine via a pipeline, and the overflow structure (4) communicates with the first chamber (8) and the water tank (2) to make the first chamber (8) The water overflows into the water tank (2) and then flows into the outer tub (15) of the washing machine.
A detergent box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the communication structure of the overflow structure (4) with the first chamber (8) is higher than that of the first chamber (8) The bottom wall and below the upper edge of the water retaining rib (11) are disposed such that the water in the first chamber (8) reaches a certain water level and is discharged from the overflow structure (4).
A detergent box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said overflow structure (4) comprises at least one overflow hole (16) provided on a side wall of said first chamber (8) ;

Preferably, the overflow hole (16) is in communication with the outer tub (15) of the washing machine via a pipe.
A detergent box according to claim 5, wherein said first chamber (8) is fitted inside the water tank (2), and a plurality of side walls of the first chamber (8) are provided. The overflow hole (16), the two ends of the overflow hole (16) are respectively connected with the first chamber (8) and the water tank (2), and the bottom wall of the water tank (2) is lower than the first chamber (8) The bottom surface is provided, and the bottom wall of the water tank (2) is provided with a drain port (6) communicating with the outer tub (15) of the washing machine;

Preferably, each of the overflow holes (16) provided on the first chamber (8) is respectively disposed on at least two height faces.
A detergent box according to claim 6, wherein said overflow hole (16) is provided on a side wall of the first chamber (8) opposite to the water retaining rib (11), the first chamber The chamber (8) is placed inside the water tank (2) with a gap between the side wall of the first chamber (8) and the side wall of the water tank (2) through which the water supply flows.
A detergent box according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the bottom wall of the first chamber (8) is arranged obliquely, and the bottom portion of the bottom wall of the first chamber (8) is provided. There is a water outlet (5), the water outlet (5) is connected with the water tank (2); the overflow structure (4) is connected to the first chamber (8) away from the water outlet (5);

Preferably, the overflow structure (4) is connected to the first chamber (8) at a position corresponding to the highest point of the bottom wall of the first chamber (8).
A detergent box according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that the second chamber (9) is also provided with an overflow structure having a height lower than the upper edge of the water retaining rib (11) ( 4) to prevent the flow of water in the second chamber (9) from flowing into the first chamber (8) across the water barrier (11).
A washing machine, characterized in that the washing machine has the detergent box according to any one of claims 1-9.