WO2019170076A1 - 一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置及滚筒洗衣机 - Google Patents

一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置及滚筒洗衣机 Download PDF

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WO2019170076A1
WO2019170076A1 PCT/CN2019/076974 CN2019076974W WO2019170076A1 WO 2019170076 A1 WO2019170076 A1 WO 2019170076A1 CN 2019076974 W CN2019076974 W CN 2019076974W WO 2019170076 A1 WO2019170076 A1 WO 2019170076A1
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李文伟
邢本驸
张新华
蔡荣帅
赵志伟
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青岛海尔滚筒洗衣机有限公司
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Priority claimed from CN201810179695.2A external-priority patent/CN110230173A/zh
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Priority to US16/978,351 priority patent/US11486077B2/en
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/14—Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/02—Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/14—Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/60—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers related to auxiliary conditioning or finishing agents, e.g. filling level of perfume tanks
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
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  • the invention relates to the field of washing machines, in particular to an automatic feeding device for washing additives and a drum washing machine.
  • the automatic delivery technology can automatically and accurately add the detergent dosage according to the amount of the clothes, which can largely avoid artificially placing the detergent, and the detergent dosage is not accurately delivered; on the other hand, the automatic detergent delivery technology can be used once. Putting more capacity into the detergent, it can be used for a long time, which greatly saves the time cost of detergents required for each laundry.
  • it is an automatic delivery technology there is not much detergent residue, especially when the dosage of the detergent additive is not enough to be dispensed at one time, so the amount of the detergent additive is insufficient, so that the amount of the detergent additive needs to be detected, so that the alarm can be timely when the liquid level is insufficient. , to remind users to add detergent additives.
  • Some existing washing machines that can automatically dispense detergent, the liquid outlet for the cartridge for supplying the detergent, and the liquid level detecting mechanism for detecting the liquid level of the detergent and giving a prompt are relatively independent structures. Such a structure makes the structure of the detergent storage device relatively complicated and also greatly increases the manufacturing cost. Due to the space limitation of the washing machine itself, if the structure of the detergent storage device is complicated, it may occupy the space inside the washing machine and may even affect the capacity of the detergent box itself.
  • the existing liquid level detecting structure mostly adopts a reed pipe type liquid level detecting mechanism.
  • 201310265486.7 discloses a detergent supply device and a washing machine having the same, wherein the liquid level detecting mechanism is disposed at the liquid outlet, and includes a slide bar disposed in a vertical direction, the slide bar and the slide bar The liquid outlet cover is connected and extends into the casing, and the sliding rod is provided with two iron pieces spaced apart along the axial direction of the sliding rod; a magnetic floating ring, the magnetic floating ring Nesting on the slide bar and moving up and down along the axial direction of the slide bar to turn on the two iron pieces when the magnetic floating ring moves to a predetermined position; and a controller The controller is connected to the two iron pieces by wires.
  • the invention can measure the liquid level at the liquid outlet, since the liquid level detecting mechanism is arranged at the liquid outlet, the structure of the liquid outlet is complicated, and the liquid level detecting mechanism of the reed switch type is complicated, so that the liquid is discharged.
  • the structure at the mouth is more complicated, the assembly is complicated, the professional is required, the cost is increased, the accuracy of the liquid level detection is not high, the detection of the low liquid level is not sensitive enough, and the false alarm or the delayed alarm is easy to occur, which brings the customer Very inconvenient.
  • the existing washing additive container connection is mostly unremovable structure, and it is impossible to take out the washing additive container for liquid replenishment when the liquid level is low. Even if some of the detergent additive containers are removable, the structure is complicated and it is difficult for ordinary users to operate.
  • the washing additive containers of the existing drum washing machines are mostly installed at the top position of the washing machine at the top or the upper left, occupying a large number of positions on the top or the upper left of the washing machine, and washing detergent additives of these washing machines due to the narrow space above the drum washing machine.
  • the container is generally elongated and extends in the longitudinal direction of the washing machine, which makes it difficult for the user to view the remaining amount of the detergent in the storage box, and is also disadvantageous for the user to add the washing additive in time.
  • the washing additive container is disposed on the top of the washing machine, which requires a long delivery line for connecting the lower washing tub, causing a lot of inconvenience.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above.
  • the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, and to provide a washing additive automatic dispensing device and a drum washing machine.
  • a first object of the present invention is to provide an automatic detergent dispensing device.
  • a washing additive automatic dispensing device comprising a container for holding a washing additive and a mounting portion for carrying the container, the container being removably disposed in the mounting portion,
  • the apparatus also includes at least one set of level detection structures that detect the level of liquid within the container.
  • the liquid level detecting structure includes a detecting portion and a conductive portion connected to the circuit, and the detecting portion is sealed into the container at one end, and the other end is in contact with the conductive portion when the container is placed in the mounting portion, and the container is in the container.
  • the circuit is opened and disconnected from the conductive portion.
  • the liquid level detecting structure comprises two detecting portions and two conductive portions.
  • the detecting portions are respectively in contact with the corresponding conductive portions, the washing additive in the container is in contact with both detecting portions, and the two detecting portions are washed by the detecting portions.
  • the additive is turned on, the liquid level detecting structure forms a circuit path, and the detecting portion detects that there is sufficient washing additive; on the contrary, if the washing additive in the container does not contact at least one detecting portion, the circuit between the two detecting portions is disconnected, and the liquid level Lower need to supplement the detergent additive.
  • the liquid level detecting structure further includes a fixing portion, the detecting portion is sealed and wrapped in the fixing portion, and both ends are extended from the fixing portion, and one end of the detecting portion is detachably sealed into the container through the fixing portion, preferably The fixing portion is screwed to the container.
  • one end of the detecting portion is inserted into the container through a fixing portion detachably from the bottom of the container, the fixing portion is made of an insulating material, and the fixing portion is at least partially inserted into the container, and the height of the top end of the insertion portion to the bottom of the container The lowest level that can be measured.
  • the liquid level detecting structure further includes a sealing structure of the sealing fixing portion and the container, and is disposed between the container and the fixing portion.
  • the sealing portion is a sealing ring.
  • the fixing portion includes a sealing protrusion protruding from a side wall thereof, and the sealing structure is disposed between the bottom of the container and the sealing protrusion.
  • the detecting portion is a conductive probe
  • the conductive portion is a spring structure that communicates with the terminal through a signal line, and the other end of the detecting portion is pluggable and connected to the elastic structure.
  • the container comprises at least one liquid storage chamber containing a washing additive, each liquid storage chamber comprising at least one liquid level detecting structure, preferably, the liquid level detecting structure comprises a detecting portion and a conductive portion connected to the circuit One end of the detecting portion is sealed and inserted into the liquid storage chamber, and the other end is in contact with the conductive portion when the container is placed in the mounting portion, and the circuit is opened and disconnected from the conductive portion when the container is taken out from the mounting portion, and more preferably, One end of the detecting portion is detachably sealed from the bottom of the container and inserted into the liquid storage chamber.
  • a second object of the present invention is to provide a drum washing machine comprising the automatic detergent dispensing device as described above.
  • a third object of the present invention is to provide a drum washing machine including
  • the front panel including a clothes insertion opening for accommodating the door;
  • a container for washing the additive the container being disposed in the laundry inlet of the front panel.
  • a mounting hole is disposed in the laundry inlet, and the container is detachably disposed in the mounting hole.
  • the drum washing machine further includes a protective cover that protects the container, and the protective cover is disposed at the mounting hole.
  • the shape of the protective cover matches the shape of the mounting hole
  • the shape of the container matches the shape of the mounting hole
  • one end of the protective cover is hinged to the mounting hole, and the movable end of the other end is turned over to open or close the mounting hole.
  • the protective cover is provided with an opening cover portion for conveniently opening the protective cover.
  • the mounting hole is disposed at a bottom of the laundry inlet, and the protective cover is disposed above the mounting hole.
  • the container is a box-like structure having at least a rectangular upper surface, and a surface of the laundry insertion opening where the mounting hole is disposed is a plane, and an upper surface of the protective cover is lower or parallel to the plane.
  • the opening portion is a gap for the handcuff provided on the protective cover.
  • the notch is a notch provided on the other end of the protective cover.
  • the mounting hole includes a limiting portion for the limiting container to be installed.
  • a fourth object of the present invention is to provide a drum washing machine including a case body, a container containing a detergent additive, and a mounting portion carrying the container, the case body including a mounting base, the mounting portion being disposed on the mounting base
  • the container is detachably disposed in the mounting portion.
  • the washing machine further includes a front plate, the mounting base is disposed behind the front plate, and the mounting portion is detachably disposed on the mounting base behind the front plate.
  • the front panel includes a laundry insertion opening for accommodating the door, and the container is detachably disposed in the mounting portion through the laundry insertion opening.
  • the mounting base includes a mounting beam disposed behind the front panel.
  • the mounting beam is disposed on the cabinet frame.
  • the mounting portion includes a connecting portion that is detachably coupled to the mounting beam by the connecting portion.
  • the connecting portion includes a connecting boss protruding from the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is connected to the mounting beam through the connecting boss.
  • the connecting boss includes a screw hole, and the mounting portion passes through The screws are connected to the mounting beam.
  • the connecting portion includes a connecting hook protruding from the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is abutted on the mounting beam by the connecting hook.
  • a mounting hole is disposed in the laundry injection opening, and the container is detachably disposed in the mounting portion through the mounting hole.
  • the container includes
  • the drum washing machine further comprises a protective cover for protecting the container, the protective cover being disposed at the mounting hole;
  • the liquid outlet of the washing additive is disposed, and the liquid outlet is provided with an outlet valve, and the liquid outlet valve controls the liquid outlet to open when the container is installed in the mounting portion, and is sealed and closed when the container is taken out from the mounting portion, preferably
  • the outlet valve is a one-way valve.
  • the container further includes a take-out portion that facilitates removal/installation from the mounting portion.
  • the take-up portion is a recess for the handcuff provided on the container.
  • the present invention has the following advantageous effects compared with the prior art.
  • the container of the present invention can be disposed in the mounting portion to supplement the washing additive; the liquid level detecting structure of the present invention can be used for the liquid level detection of the container disposed in the mounting portion, and the washing additive is taken out in the container. After the filling, the liquid level detection can be continued sensitively and accurately after the container is placed; the detecting portion of the liquid level detecting structure of the present invention is inserted into the container from the bottom of the container, which is more convenient for detecting whether the washing additive in the container is sufficient;
  • the liquid port is also disposed at the bottom, so it is arranged at the bottom for easy installation, and does not increase other structures, thereby saving cost; the liquid level detecting structure of the present invention is more sensitive and more accurate than the liquid level detecting structure with a float;
  • the structure is simple and easy to shape, and the reliability is high.
  • the container of the present invention is disposed in the clothes insertion opening of the front plate, saves the upper space of the washing machine, increases the capacity of the container, and the container can conveniently replenish or take out the washing additive to replenish the washing additive; and the container passes through the clothes opening It is arranged in the installation part to hide the container when the door is closed, and the container can be taken out for replenishing the washing additive or directly supplementing the washing additive when the door is opened, thereby ensuring the integrity and the appearance of the washing machine; simple.
  • the mounting portion of the present invention is disposed on the mounting base, the mounting base is disposed on the front plate, saves the upper space of the washing machine, increases the capacity of the container, and the container can conveniently be used for replenishing or removing the washing additive for washing.
  • Adding the additive; and the container is disposed in the mounting portion through the laundry outlet, hiding the container when the door is closed, and removing the container to replenish the washing additive or directly supplementing the washing additive when opening the door, thereby ensuring the whole of the washing machine
  • the utility model has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation; and the installation beam of the invention has the function of enhancing the strength of the washing machine box when the installation beam is arranged on the box frame.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view showing the installation of the container of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view showing the installation of the mounting portion of the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a front view showing the mounting portion of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic view 1 of the front plate (without the machine door) of the drum washing machine of the present invention
  • Figure 5 is a second schematic view of the front plate (without the machine door) of the drum washing machine of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic view 3 of the front plate (without the machine door) of the drum washing machine of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the container of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 is a schematic view of the automatic dispensing device for washing additive of the present invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a schematic view showing an installation manner of the automatic detergent dispensing device of the present invention.
  • mounting and "connecting” are to be understood broadly, and may be, for example, a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral, unless otherwise explicitly stated and defined.
  • Ground connection it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium.
  • the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in a specific case by those skilled in the art.
  • a drum washing machine includes a box body, a container 1 for holding a washing additive, and a mounting portion 2 carrying the container 1.
  • the box body includes a mounting base, and the mounting portion 2 is disposed at The container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2 on the mounting base.
  • the drum washing machine comprises a box body, and the container 1 of the existing drum washing machine is mostly installed at the top position of the washing machine or at the upper left position, occupying a large number of positions on the top or the upper left of the washing machine, and the space above the drum washing machine.
  • the narrowness causes the containers 1 of these washing machines to be generally elongated and extend in the longitudinal direction of the washing machine, which makes it difficult for the user to view the remaining amount of the detergent in the storage box, and is also disadvantageous for the user to add the washing additive in time.
  • the removal and placement of the container 1 cannot be easily achieved due to the narrow structure and complicated wiring, so that it is very inconvenient for the user to add the washing additive.
  • the container 1 of the present invention is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2, and the mounting portion 2 is disposed on the mounting base to save space above the washing machine, and at the same time, the size of the container 1 can be increased, and the narrow structure is no longer adopted, which is more convenient.
  • the replenishment of the detergent additive in the container 1 or the removal of the container 1 is performed to replenish.
  • the drum washing machine is a double drum washing machine, that is, a double drum washing machine including two upper and lower drums, the double drum washing machine makes the box larger because the two rollers are to be accommodated, and the container 1 is set After the top of the washing machine or the upper left, the roller below the bottom is required to be added with a long pipeline or the like, or the container 1 is added, which invisibly increases the complexity of the container 1 and the difficulty of the detergent additive.
  • the utility model is prone to problems such as blockage or damage of the pipeline.
  • the casing body comprises a mounting base, and the container 1 is disposed on the mounting base through the mounting portion 2, thereby saving the head space of the washing machine, and the container 1 can also be disposed at the same time. In a position close to both washing tubs, the mounting base is placed close to both washing tubs.
  • the washing machine further includes a front plate 3, the mounting base is disposed behind the front plate 3, and the mounting portion 2 is detachably disposed on the mounting base behind the front plate 3.
  • the space above the washing machine is saved, and the size of the container 1 can be increased, and the narrow structure is no longer adopted, which is more convenient for replenishing or taking out the washing additive in the container 1.
  • the mounting of the mounting portion 2 is also more convenient and secure.
  • the front panel 3 includes a laundry insertion opening 12 for accommodating the door, and the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2 through the laundry insertion opening 12.
  • the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2 through the laundry dispensing opening 12, so that the removal and installation of the container 1 is more convenient, and the washing additive is conveniently carried out even if the container 1 is not taken out at the laundry dispensing opening 12. Supplement.
  • the mounting portion 2 is disposed on the front panel 3, when the washing machine door is opened, the container 1 can be taken out from the laundry dispensing opening 12.
  • the washing machine door is closed, the user can not see the container 1 from the outside, so that the drum washing machine is more integrated. And more beautiful and generous.
  • the container 1 can be pulled up and down from the peripheral wall of the laundry outlet 12, or pulled up and down.
  • a preferred embodiment is that the container 1 is disposed at the laundry inlet 12 at the top, and is disposed at the upper laundry inlet 12 so that the container 1 is at a distance.
  • the distance between the two washing cylinders is not far, and the washing additive can be dispensed without using a long pipeline, which simplifies the container 1, saves space, saves materials, reduces cost and is not easy to block or damage the pipeline.
  • the mounting base includes a mounting beam 15 disposed behind the front panel 3.
  • the mounting beam 15 is disposed on the cabinet frame.
  • the mounting base includes a mounting beam 15 disposed behind the front panel 3.
  • the mounting beam 15 does not occupy excess space in the washing machine, thereby saving space in the washing machine, increasing the volume of the container, and being able to connect the fixed mounting portion. 2.
  • the mounting beam 15 is disposed on the box frame and can also serve to enhance the strength of the box/case frame.
  • the drum washing machine is a double drum washing machine, that is, a double drum washing machine including two upper and lower drums, and the double drum washing machine makes the box larger because it is to accommodate two rollers, then
  • the mounting beam disposed on the box frame in the embodiment enhances the strength of the box/case frame on the one hand, and the mounting portion 2 is disposed on the mounting beam on the other hand. It takes up less space and is installed separately from the box.
  • disassembling and repairing the cabinet it is not necessary to consider the problem that affects the mounting part 2, because the mounting part 2 is connected to various pipes, and if it is disassembled and repaired together with the box, it will greatly increase. Trouble with disassembly and repair.
  • the mounting portion 2 includes a connecting portion that is detachably coupled to the mounting beam 15 by a connecting portion.
  • the connecting portion is for detachably connecting the mounting portion 2 to the mounting beam 15, and the detachable connection makes the mounting portion 2 convenient for maintenance and inspection.
  • the connecting portion includes a connecting boss 16 protruding from the mounting portion 2, and the mounting portion 2 is connected to the mounting beam 15 through the connecting boss 16, preferably, the connecting boss 16 includes a screw hole 17.
  • the mounting portion 2 is coupled to the mounting beam 15 by screws.
  • the connecting portion further includes a connecting hook 18 protruding from the mounting portion 2, and the mounting portion 2 is hooked on the mounting beam 15 by the connecting hook 18.
  • the mounting beam 15 is a mounting beam.
  • the mounting portion is hooked to the mounting beam by a connecting hook 18.
  • the connecting portion may include only the connecting boss 16 or only the connecting hook 18, but since the mounting portion 2 is disposed in the washing machine, it is inevitable that shaking occurs, so that only the connecting hook 18 is inevitably caused by the mounting portion. 2, the mounting portion 2 can not be fixed, and only when the connecting boss 16 is included, the connecting boss 16 is subjected to a large pressure and is easily damaged.
  • the connecting boss 16 is connected to the connecting bracket 18, and the connecting hook 18 is also included. The connection is made such that the mounting portion 2 is highly stable in installation.
  • a mounting hole is defined in the laundry inlet port 12, and the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2 through the mounting hole.
  • the bottom wall of the laundry outlet 12 is provided with a mounting hole, the mounting portion 2 is disposed below the mounting hole, and the container 1 is pulled up from the mounting hole and is placed down in the mounting portion 2.
  • the container 1 and the mounting portion 2 are generally disposed on the upper and lower sides of the clothes insertion opening 12 of the front panel 3, Since the upper side has high requirements for the placement of the seal and the detergent additive, it is preferably disposed below the laundry inlet port 12. In the double drum washing machine, disposed on the lower side of the laundry inlet 12 located above, it is more convenient for the container 1 to dispense the washing additive for the two washing tubs.
  • the container 1 includes
  • the drum washing machine further includes a protective cover 13 for protecting the container 1, the protective cover 13 being disposed at the mounting hole;
  • the liquid outlet 5 of the washing additive is disposed, and the liquid outlet 5 is provided with an outlet valve, and the liquid outlet valve 5 is opened when the container 1 is installed in the mounting portion 2, and the container 1 is installed from the mounting portion When the inner 2 is taken out, the sealing is closed.
  • the liquid discharging valve is a one-way valve.
  • the container 1 includes at least one liquid storage chamber containing a washing additive, and each of the liquid storage chambers includes a liquid filling port 4 and a liquid discharging port 5.
  • the liquid replacement port 4 when the liquid replacement port 4 is disposed at the mounting hole, it is convenient for the user to supplement the washing additive when the container 1 is not taken out or the container 1 cannot be taken out, and it is not necessary to disassemble any components, and only the opening of the door can be performed.
  • the liquid outlet valve is provided so that the container 1 can be subjected to normal detergent additive placement after installation, and does not leak from the liquid outlet 5 when the container 1 is taken out for replenishment of the detergent additive.
  • the protective cover 13 is provided with an opening portion 14 for facilitating opening of the protective cover 13.
  • the protective cover 13 is provided to protect the container 1 from dust or liquid entering the container 1 to contaminate the washing additive, and also has a sealing effect of preventing the container 1 from leaking.
  • the protective cover 13 covers the liquid filling port 4 for protection.
  • the container 1 further includes a take-out portion 19 that facilitates removal/installation from the mounting portion 2, and preferably, the take-out portion 19 is a recess for easy handling of the handcuffs on the container 1.
  • a drum washing machine includes a front plate 3, a container 1 containing a washing additive, and a mounting portion 2 carrying the container 1, the mounting portion 2 being disposed on the front plate 3, the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2.
  • the container 1 of the existing drum washing machine is mostly installed at the top position of the washing machine or at the upper left position, occupying a large number of positions on the top or the upper left of the washing machine, and the container 1 of the washing machine is caused by the narrow space above the drum washing machine.
  • it is elongated and extends in the longitudinal direction of the washing machine, which makes it difficult for the user to check the remaining amount of the detergent in the storage box, and is also disadvantageous for the user to add the washing additive in time.
  • the removal and placement of the container 1 cannot be easily achieved due to the narrow structure and complicated wiring, so that it is very inconvenient for the user to add the washing additive.
  • the container 1 of the present invention is detachably disposed in the mounting portion, and the mounting portion 2 is disposed on the front plate 3 to save space above the washing machine, and at the same time increase the size of the container 1, no longer adopting a narrow structure, and the container is more convenient. 1 Replenishment of the internal detergent additive or removal of the container 1 for rehydration.
  • the front panel includes a clothes insertion opening 12 for accommodating a machine door.
  • the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2 through the laundry insertion opening 12.
  • the mounting portion 2 is disposed on the front panel 3.
  • the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2 through the laundry dispensing opening 12, so that the removal and installation of the container 1 is more convenient, and the washing additive is conveniently carried out even if the container 1 is not taken out at the laundry dispensing opening. supplement.
  • the mounting portion 2 is disposed on the rear wall of the front panel 3, and when the washing machine door is opened, the container 1 can be taken out from the laundry outlet 12, and when the washing machine door is closed, the user can not see the container from the outside, so that the overallity of the drum washing machine is further improved. Good, and more beautiful and generous.
  • the container 1 can be pulled up and down from the peripheral wall of the laundry outlet 12, or pulled up and down.
  • a mounting hole is provided in the mouth of the laundry 12, and the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting portion 2 through the mounting hole.
  • the bottom wall of the laundry outlet 12 is provided with a mounting hole, the mounting portion 2 is disposed below the mounting hole, and the container 1 is pulled up from the mounting hole and is placed down in the mounting portion 2.
  • the container 1 and the mounting portion 2 are generally disposed on the upper and lower sides of the clothes insertion opening 12 of the front panel,
  • the upper side has a high requirement for the placement of the seal and the detergent additive, so it is preferably disposed below the laundry outlet 12.
  • the container 1 includes
  • a refill port 4 supplementing the detergent additive preferably the refill port 4 is disposed at the mounting hole;
  • the liquid outlet 5 of the washing additive is disposed, and the liquid outlet 5 is provided with an outlet valve, and the liquid outlet valve 5 is opened when the container 1 is installed in the mounting portion 2, and the container 1 is installed from the mounting portion 2 Sealed off when taken out.
  • the outlet valve is a one-way valve.
  • the container 1 includes at least one liquid storage chamber containing a washing additive, and each of the liquid storage chambers includes a liquid filling port 4 and a liquid discharging port 5.
  • the liquid replacement port 4 when the liquid replacement port 4 is disposed at the mounting hole, it is convenient for the user to supplement the washing additive when the container 1 is not taken out or the container 1 cannot be taken out, and it is not necessary to disassemble any components, and only the opening of the door can be performed.
  • the liquid outlet valve is provided so that the container 1 can be subjected to normal detergent additive after installation, and the container 1 does not leak from the liquid outlet when it is taken out for replenishment of the detergent additive.
  • the drum washing machine further includes a dispensing portion that communicates with the washing tub and the liquid outlet 5 to respectively deliver the washing additive in the container 1 into the washing tub.
  • the placing portion is a negative pressure automatic dispensing structure, or the placing portion is a suction pump dispensing structure, or the placing portion includes a siphon structure.
  • the drum washing machine further includes a liquid level detecting structure, and the liquid level detecting structure includes
  • a conductive portion 7 connected to the circuit, the conductive portion 7 being disposed in the mounting portion 2;
  • the detecting portion 6 is sealed at one end of the detecting portion 6 into the liquid storage chamber of the container 1, and the other end is in contact with the conductive portion 7 to detect the liquid level when the container 1 is disposed in the mounting portion 2, and is installed in the container 1 When the portion 2 is taken out, the circuit is separated from the conductive portion 7.
  • the detecting portion 6 is a conductive probe; the conductive portion 7 is a spring structure that communicates with the terminal through a signal line, and the other end of the detecting portion 6 is detachably connected to the elastic structure.
  • the drum washing machine further includes a protective cover 13 for protecting the container 1, and the protective cover 13 is disposed at the mounting hole.
  • the protective cover 13 covers at least the liquid filling port 4 when closed.
  • the protective cover 13 is provided with an opening portion 14 for conveniently opening the protective cover 13.
  • the protective cover 13 is provided to protect the container 1 from dust or liquid entering the container 1 to contaminate the washing additive, and also has a sealing effect of preventing the container 1 from leaking.
  • the protective cover 13 covers the liquid filling port 4 for protection.
  • the mounting hole further includes a limiting structure for mounting the limiting container 1 .
  • the limiting structure is a protruding portion protruding from the side wall of the container 1 .
  • the limit structure is arranged, so that the disassembly or removal of the container 1 is simpler and more convenient, and problems such as misplacement and the like do not occur. Avoid the automatic release of the detergent additive due to problems such as misplacement or the failure to properly detect the liquid level.
  • a drum washing machine includes
  • the front panel 3 includes a garment insertion opening 12 for receiving a machine door;
  • a container 1 for washing additives is placed, which is disposed in the laundry inlet 12 of the front panel.
  • the container 1 of the existing drum washing machine is mostly installed at the top position of the washing machine or at the upper left position, occupying a large number of positions on the top or the upper left of the washing machine, and the container 1 of the washing machine is caused by the narrow space above the drum washing machine.
  • it is elongated and extends in the longitudinal direction of the washing machine, which makes it difficult for the user to check the remaining amount of the detergent in the storage box, and is also disadvantageous for the user to add the washing additive in time.
  • the removal and placement of the container 1 cannot be easily achieved due to the narrow structure and complicated wiring, so that it is very inconvenient for the user to add the washing additive.
  • the container 1 of the present invention is disposed in the clothes insertion opening 12 on the front panel 3, saves space above the washing machine, increases the size of the container 1, and no longer adopts a narrow structure, which is more convenient for supplementing the washing additive in the container 1 or
  • the container 1 is taken out for rehydration.
  • the container 1 can be taken out from the laundry outlet 12, and when the washing machine door is closed, the user can not see the container from the outside, so that the drum washing machine is more integrated and more beautiful.
  • the container 1 can be pulled up and down from the peripheral wall of the laundry outlet 12, or pulled up and down.
  • a mounting hole is disposed in the laundry injection port 12, and the container 1 is detachably disposed in the mounting hole.
  • the drum washing machine further includes a protective cover 13 that protects the container 1, and the protective cover 13 is disposed at the mounting hole.
  • the protective cover 13 is provided to protect the container 1 from dust or liquid entering the container 1 to contaminate the washing additive, and also has a sealing effect of preventing the container 1 from leaking.
  • the shape of the protective cover 13 matches the shape of the mounting hole
  • the shape of the container 1 matches the shape of the mounting hole
  • the shape of the protective cover 13 is matched with the shape of the container 1, and the protective cover 13 can be better mounted for better protection.
  • the shape of the container 1 matches the shape of the mounting hole to make the installation simpler and more convenient, and can be compactly arranged to avoid problems such as misalignment or hysteresis.
  • one end of the protective cover 13 is hinged to the mounting hole, and the movable end of the other end is turned over to open or close the mounting hole.
  • the protective cover 13 can be snapped at the mounting hole, or can be screwed to the mounting hole. In the embodiment, the protective cover 13 is hinged at the mounting hole.
  • the protective cover is provided with an opening cover portion for conveniently opening the protective cover.
  • the protective cover 13 is on the same side as or lower than the clothes insertion opening 12, and at this time, the closed protective cover 13 is opened. It is very difficult to change, it is difficult to open it directly by hand, and it may be necessary to use a slender foreign object to assist in opening, which adds trouble to the user.
  • the present invention provides the opening portion 14 for facilitating opening of the protective cover 13, for taking out the container 1 to add a washing additive or directly replenishing the washing additive to the container 1.
  • the mounting hole is disposed at a bottom of the laundry inlet port 12, and the protective cover 13 is disposed above the mounting hole.
  • the front panel 3 has a large space below, and the mounting hole is disposed at the bottom of the laundry inlet port 12, and the container is disposed below the front panel 3 from the mounting hole.
  • the container 1 is a box-like structure in which at least the upper surface is rectangular, and the surface of the clothes insertion opening 12 where the mounting hole is provided is a plane, and the upper surface of the protective cover 13 is lower or parallel to the plane.
  • the upper surface of the protective cover 13 is lower or parallel to the plane on which the mounting holes are provided, so as not to interfere with opening and closing of the door.
  • the protective cover 13 is provided with an opening cover portion 14 for conveniently opening the protective cover 13.
  • the opening cover portion 14 is a gap for the handcuffs disposed on the protective cover 13, and more preferably, The notch is a notch provided on the other end of the protective cover 13 that is movable.
  • the mounting hole includes a limiting portion mounted on the limiting container 1 .
  • the setting of the limiting portion makes the loading and unloading of the container 1 more convenient and convenient, and does not cause problems such as misplacement. Avoid the automatic release of the detergent additive due to problems such as misplacement or the failure to properly detect the liquid level.
  • the washing machine further includes at least one set of liquid level detecting structures for detecting the liquid level in the container 1.
  • the container 1 since the container 1 is generally connected with various pipes and the like, it is difficult to take out the container 1 for liquid refilling and the like, and it is necessary to operate by a professional maintenance person, which causes great inconvenience for the user to supplement the washing additive.
  • the container 1 of the present invention can be placed in the mounting portion 2, and the container 1 can be taken out for liquid replacement maintenance and the like. Since the automatic detergent feeding device automatically puts the washing additive into the washing machine, and the user cannot see the amount of the washing additive in the container 1 when using the user, the automatic washing agent automatic feeding device particularly needs a liquid level reminder, especially the lowest Liquid level reminder. For the automatic automatic detergent delivery device, it is not necessary to monitor the amount of the detergent additive in real time.
  • the container 1 of the present invention can be placed in the mounting portion 2 to supplement the washing additive; the liquid level detecting structure can be used for the liquid level detection of the container 1 disposed in the mounting portion 2, and the container is taken out. 1 After the washing additive is replenished, the liquid level detection can be continued sensitively and accurately after the container 1 is placed.
  • the liquid level detecting structure includes a detecting portion 6 and a conductive portion 7 connected to the circuit, and the detecting portion 6 is sealed and inserted into the container at one end, and the other end is in contact with the conductive portion 7 when the container 1 is placed in the mounting portion 2.
  • the conduction circuit separates the circuit from the conductive portion 7 when the container 1 is taken out from the mounting portion 2.
  • the detecting portion 6 is for detecting the liquid level
  • the conductive portion 7 is for turning on the circuit. Since the container 1 is placed in the mounting portion 2, when the container 1 is taken out, the detecting portion 6 is taken out along with the container 1, the detecting portion 6 is separated from the conductive portion 7, the circuit is broken, and liquid level detection is impossible. When the container 1 is placed back into the container mounting portion 2, the detecting portion 6 is brought into contact with the conductive portion 7, and the circuit is connected to continue detecting the liquid level.
  • the liquid level detecting structure includes two detecting portions 6.
  • the two detecting portions 6 are turned on by the washing additive, and the liquid level detecting structure forms a circuit path to detect The portion 6 detects that there is sufficient washing additive; conversely, if the washing additive in the container is not in contact with the at least one detecting portion 6, and the circuit between the two detecting portions 6 is broken, the liquid level needs to be supplemented with the washing additive.
  • the two detecting portions 6 are electrically connected to the control module through the conductive portion 7, respectively.
  • the two detecting portions 6 are turned on, the entire signal circuit is connected, and a signal can be transmitted. Otherwise, the entire signal circuit is disconnected. Pass the signal.
  • the two detecting portions 6 are all turned on when in contact with the washing additive in the detergent liquid storage chamber, because the washing additive has electrical conductivity, so when the two detecting portions 6 are in contact with the washing additive, the washing additive is equivalent to the two detecting portions 6
  • the wires between the two are connected to the two detecting portions 6.
  • the liquid level detecting structure further includes a fixing portion 9 which is sealed and wrapped in the fixing portion 9, and both ends are extended by the fixing portion 9, and one end of the detecting portion 6 is detachable through the fixing portion 9. The seal is inserted into the container.
  • the fixing portion 9 is screwed to the container 1.
  • the fixing portion 9 may be made of an insulating material, and the fixing portion 9 inserts the detecting portion 6 into the container.
  • the fixing portion 9 itself is not inserted, and at this time, the fixing portion 9 functions to seal and fix the detecting portion 6 to make it easier to seal the connection with the container 1.
  • one end of the detecting portion 6 is inserted into the container by a fixing portion 9 detachably from the bottom of the container 1.
  • the fixing portion 9 is made of an insulating material, and the fixing portion 9 is at least partially inserted into the container, and the top end of the insertion portion The height to the bottom of the container is the lowest measurable level.
  • the detecting portion 6 of the liquid level detecting structure of the present invention is inserted into the container from the bottom of the container 1, which is more convenient for detecting whether the washing additive in the container is sufficient, and at the same time, since the liquid outlet 5 is also disposed at the bottom, The bottom is easy to install and does not add other structures, saving costs.
  • the fixing portion 9 itself is partially inserted into the container. At this time, the fixing portion 9 functions to fix the detecting portion 6 to make it easier to seal the connection with the container 1, and also to increase the minimum liquid level.
  • the fixing portion 9 is made of an insulating material, which raises the height of the minimum liquid level, and can set a minimum liquid level as needed to ensure that there is sufficient washing additive in the container at the minimum liquid level.
  • the level of the washing additive in the container is higher than the fixing portion 9, the two detecting portions 6 are turned on, the liquid level detecting structure forms a passage, and the detecting portion detects that there is sufficient washing additive; otherwise, if the washing additive liquid level in the container Below the fixed portion 9, the circuit between the two detectors 6 is broken, so that the liquid level is lower and the washing additive needs to be replenished.
  • the fixing portion 9 is insulated and non-conductive, when the liquid level is below the fixing portion 9, the detecting portion 6 does not contact the washing additive in the container 1, and the two detecting portions 6 cannot be turned on, and only the liquid level is at When the fixing portion 9 or more, the detecting portion 6 is in contact with the washing additive in the container 1.
  • the liquid level detecting structure further includes a sealing structure 10 for sealing the fixing portion 9 and the container 1, and is disposed between the container 1 and the fixing portion 9.
  • the sealing portion is a sealing ring.
  • the detecting portion 6 of the liquid level detecting structure is inserted into the container 1 from the bottom, and the container 1 is correspondingly provided with a detecting hole.
  • the washing additive easily flows out from the detecting hole under the action of gravity, and the unexpectedly flowing washing additive enters the washing tub.
  • the internal influence of the accuracy of the automatic delivery amount, or the accidental outflow of the washing additive into other materials in the washing machine box causes waste and contamination or corrosion of other components, so the sealing at the detecting hole is very important, and it is imperative to provide the sealing structure 10 for sealing. .
  • the fixing portion 9 includes a sealing protrusion 11 provided from a side wall thereof, and the sealing structure 10 is disposed between the bottom of the container 1 and the sealing protrusion 11.
  • the fixing portion 9 includes a sealing protrusion 11 protruding from the side wall thereof, and the sealing protrusion 11 is annularly protruded from the side wall of the fixing portion 9, and has the function of the auxiliary sealing and the limited fixing portion.
  • the sealing convex portion 11 is set to facilitate installation.
  • the washing additive automatic dispensing device comprises a container 1 containing a washing additive, and a mounting portion 2 carrying the container, the container 1 being removably disposed in the mounting portion 2.
  • the container 1 comprises two liquid storage chambers, one liquid storage chamber containing detergent for washing clothes, a detergent liquid storage chamber, and another liquid storage chamber containing softener, which is a softener liquid storage chamber.
  • Each of the liquid storage chambers includes a liquid filling port 4 and a liquid outlet port 5 disposed at the bottom of the liquid storage chamber 1.
  • the automatic detergent dispensing device further includes an automatic dispensing structure, and the automatic dispensing structure The detergent additive in the container 1 can be automatically dispensed from the liquid outlet 5 into the mounting portion 2.
  • the mounting portion 2 communicates with the washing tub, the mounting portion 2 is provided with a water inlet, a water outlet, the water inlet inlet water washes the washing additive put into the container 1 into the washing tub; or the automatic dispensing structure communicates with the liquid outlet 5 And the washing tub, the washing additive in the container 1 is automatically placed into the washing tub.
  • the automatic washing agent automatic dispensing device further comprises two sets of liquid level detecting structures, each of which is provided with a set of liquid level detecting structures.
  • the liquid level detecting structure includes a detecting portion 6 which is a conductive probe and an insulating fixing portion 9. The probe is wrapped in the middle of the fixing portion 9, and the two ends of the probe are respectively extended from the fixing portion 9.
  • the conductive portion 7 is also a resilient structure that communicates with the terminal 8 via a signal line, and the other end of the detecting portion 6 is detachably connected to the elastic structure.
  • One end of the conductive probe and a part of the fixing portion 9 are detachably sealed and inserted into the liquid storage chamber, the height of the fixing portion 9 inserted into the bottom of the liquid storage chamber is the lowest liquid level, and the liquid level detecting structure is used for detecting the liquid storage chamber Whether the internal washing additive is sufficient, the other end of the conductive probe is inserted into the elastic structure, and the circuit connected to the elastic structure is turned on.
  • washing additive automatic dispensing device is disposed at the lower end of the front panel 3 of the washing machine, and is disposed under the laundry dispensing opening, and the container 1 can be pulled up/down into the mounting portion from below the laundry dispensing opening.

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Abstract

本发明公开了一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置及滚筒洗衣机，包括箱体，盛放洗涤添加剂的容器和承载该容器的安装部，所述箱体内包括安装基座，所述安装部设置在安装基座上，所述容器可拆卸的设置在安装部内。本发明安装部设置在安装基座上，节省洗衣机上部空间，增大容器的容量，且容器可方便的进行洗涤添加剂的补充或者取出进行洗涤添加剂的补充。

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一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置及滚筒洗衣机 技术领域
本发明涉及洗衣机领域，特别是一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置及滚筒洗衣机。
背景技术
随着科学技术的发展，洗衣机自动投放技术越来越多的应用到洗衣机工作过程中。自动投放技术可以根据衣物的多少，自动精确添加洗涤剂剂量，可以很大程度上避免人为投放洗涤剂，而导致洗涤剂剂量投放不准确的情况发生；另一方面，洗涤剂自动投放技术可以一次投入较多容量洗涤剂，投放一次可以使用很长一段时间，极大地节省了每次洗衣都需要投放洗涤剂的时间成本。但因为是自动投放技术，洗涤剂剩余不多特别是不够一次性投放的洗涤添加剂剂量时，就会产生投放量不够的情况，所以需要检测洗涤添加剂的量，以便在液位不够时可以及时报警，提醒用户增添洗涤添加剂。
现有的一些可自动投放洗涤剂的洗衣机，用于供给洗涤剂的盒体的出液口和用于检测洗涤剂的液位并发出提示的液位检测机构为相对独立的结构。这样的结构使得洗涤剂存放装置的结构相对复杂，也使其制造成本大大增加。由于洗衣机自身的空间限制，如果洗涤剂存放装置的结构复杂，有可能会占用洗衣机内部的空间，甚至会影响洗涤剂盒自身容量。现有液位检测结构多采用干簧管式液位检测机构。申请号为201310265486.7的中国专利公开了一种洗涤剂供给装置及具有它的洗衣机，其中液位检测机构设置在出液口处，包括沿竖向方向设置的滑杆，所述滑杆与所述出液口盖连接并伸入到所述盒体内，所述滑杆内设有间隔设置的、沿所述滑杆的轴向方向延伸的两个铁片；磁性浮环，所述磁性浮环套设在所述滑杆上并可沿所述滑杆的轴向方向上下移动，以在所述磁性浮环移动到预定位置时，使所述两个铁片导通；以及控制器，所述控制器通过导线与所述两个铁片分别连接。该发明虽可以测量出液口处的液位，但是由于在出液口设置了液位检测机构，导致出液口处结构复杂，干簧管式的液位检测机构本就复杂，使得出液口处的结构更加复杂，装配复杂，需专业人士，增加了成本，同时液位检测的精度不高，低液位的检测也不够灵敏，容易发生误报警或延时报警，给客户带来了很大的不便。
此外，现有的洗涤添加剂容器连接多为不可取出的结构，无法实现在液位低的时候取出洗涤添加剂容器进行补液。即使有些洗涤添加剂容器可取出，也是结构复杂，普通用户很难操作。
再者，现有滚筒洗衣机的洗涤添加剂容器，大多安装在洗衣机顶部或者左上方等明显位置，占用了洗衣机顶部或者左上方的大量位置，又由于滚筒洗衣机上方的空间狭窄，导致这些洗衣机的洗涤添加剂容器一般为长条状，沿洗衣机纵向方向延伸，导致用户不易查看存储盒内洗涤剂的剩余量，也不利于用户及时添加洗涤添加剂。此外，对于双滚筒洗衣机来说，洗涤添加剂容器设置在洗衣机顶部就需要较长的连通下洗涤筒的投放管路，造成诸多不便。
有鉴于此特提出本发明。
发明内容
本发明要解决的技术问题在于克服现有技术的不足，提供一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置及滚筒洗 衣机。
本发明的第一目的在于提供一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置。
为解决上述技术问题，本发明采用技术方案的基本构思是：一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，包括盛放洗涤添加剂的容器和承载该容器的安装部，所述容器可取放的设置在安装部内，该装置还包括检测容器内部液位的至少一组液位检测结构。
进一步的,所述液位检测结构包括探测部，与电路连接的导电部，所述探测部一端密封插入容器内，另一端在容器放置在安装部内时与导电部接触导通电路，在容器从安装部取出时与导电部分开断开电路。
进一步的，所述液位检测结构包括两个探测部，两个导电部，当探测部分别与相应的导电部接触时，容器内的洗涤添加剂与两探测部均接触，则两探测部通过洗涤添加剂导通，液位检测结构形成电路通路，探测部检测有足够的洗涤添加剂；反之，若容器内的洗涤添加剂与至少一探测部不接触，两探测部之间的电路断开，则液位较低需要补充洗涤添加剂。
进一步的，所述液位检测结构还包括固定部，所述探测部密封包裹在固定部内，两端均伸出固定部设置，所述探测部一端通过固定部可拆卸的密封插入容器内，优选的，所述固定部与容器通过螺纹连接。
进一步的，所述探测部一端通过固定部自容器底部可拆卸的密封插入容器内，所述固定部由绝缘材料制成，该固定部至少部分插入容器内，插入部分的顶端到容器底部的高度为可测的最低液位。
进一步的，所述液位检测结构还包括密封固定部与容器的密封结构，设置在容器与固定部之间，优选的，所述密封部为密封圈。
进一步的，所述固定部包括凸出于其侧壁设置的密封凸部，所述密封结构设置在容器底部与密封凸部之间。
进一步的，所述探测部为导电探针；
所述导电部为通过信号线与接线端子连通的弹片结构，所述探测部的另一端可插拔的与弹片结构连接。
进一步的，所述容器包括至少一个容纳洗涤添加剂的储液腔，每一个储液腔包括至少一组液位检测结构，优选的，所述液位检测结构包括探测部和与电路连接的导电部，所述探测部一端密封插入储液腔内，另一端在容器放置在安装部内时与导电部接触导通电路，在容器从安装部取出时与导电部分开断开电路，更优选的，所述探测部一端自容器底部可拆卸的密封插入储液腔内。
本发明的第二目的是提供一种滚筒洗衣机，包括如上所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置。
本发明的第三目的是提供一种滚筒洗衣机，包括
前板，所述前板上包括容纳机门的衣物投放口；
盛放洗涤添加剂的容器，所述容器设置在前板的衣物投放口内。
进一步的，所述衣物投放口内设有安装孔，所述容器可拆卸的设置在安装孔内。
进一步的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括保护容器的保护盖，所述保护盖设置在安装孔处。
进一步的，所述保护盖的形状与安装孔的形状匹配，所述容器的形状与安装孔的形状匹配。
进一步的，所述保护盖一端与安装孔铰接，另一端可活动的绕铰接的一端翻转打开或关闭安装孔。
进一步的，所述保护盖上设有方便打开保护盖的开盖部。
进一步的，所述安装孔设置在衣物投放口的底部，所述保护盖设置在安装孔上方。
进一步的，所述容器为至少上表面为矩形的盒状结构，所述衣物投放口设置安装孔的面为平面，所述保护盖的上表面低于或平行于该平面。
进一步的，所述开盖部为设置在保护盖上的便于手抠的缺口，优选的，所述缺口为设置在保护盖可活动的另一端上的缺口。
进一步的，所述安装孔内包括限位容器安装的限位部。
本发明的第四目的是提供一种滚筒洗衣机，包括箱体，盛放洗涤添加剂的容器和承载该容器的安装部，所述箱体内包括安装基座，所述安装部设置在安装基座上，所述容器可拆卸的设置在安装部内。
进一步的，所述洗衣机还包括前板，所述安装基座设置在前板后，所述安装部可拆卸的设置在前板后的安装基座上。
进一步的，所述前板上包括容纳机门的衣物投放口，所述容器通过衣物投放口可拆卸的设置在安装部内。
进一步的，所述安装基座包括设置在前板后的安装梁，优选的，所述安装梁设置在箱体框架上。
进一步的，所述安装部包括连接部，所述安装部通过连接部可拆卸的连接在安装梁上。
进一步的，所述连接部包括凸出于安装部设置的连接凸台，所述安装部通过连接凸台与安装梁连接，优选的，所述连接凸台上包括螺钉孔，所述安装部通过螺钉与安装梁连接。
进一步的，所述连接部包括凸出于安装部设置的连接挂钩，所述安装部通过连接挂钩挂靠在安装梁上。
进一步的，所述衣物投放口内设有安装孔，所述容器通过安装孔可拆卸的设置在安装部内。
进一步的，所述容器包括
补充洗涤添加剂的补液口，优选的所述补液口设置在安装孔处，更优选的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括保护容器的保护盖，所述保护盖设置在安装孔处；
投放洗涤添加剂的出液口，所述出液口处设有出液阀，所述出液阀控制出液口在容器安装在安装部内时打开，在容器从安装部内取出时密封关闭，优选的，所述出液阀为单向阀。
进一步的，所述容器还包括便于从安装部内取出/安装的取出部，优选的，所述取出部为设置在容器上的便于手抠的凹部。
采用上述技术方案后，本发明与现有技术相比具有以下有益效果。
本发明所述容器可取放的设置在安装部内，以便补充洗涤添加剂；本发明所述的液位检测结构可用于可取放的设置在安装部内的容器的液位检测，在取出容器进行洗涤添加剂的补充后，在安放容器后，可继续灵敏、准确的进行液位检测；本发明液位检测结构的探测部自容器底部插入容器内，更便于检测容器内的洗涤添加剂是否足够；同时又由于出液口也设置在底部所以设置在底部便于安装，也不增多其他结构，节省成本；本发明所述的液位检测结构相比带有浮子的液位检测结构，检测结果更灵敏，更准确；结构简单且易于成型，可靠性高。
本发明所述的容器设置在前板的衣物投放口内，节省洗衣机上部空间，增大容器的容量，且容器可方便的进行洗涤添加剂的补充或者取出进行洗涤添加剂的补充；且容器通过衣物投放口设置在安装部内，在关闭机门时隐藏容器，在打开机门时可将容器取出进行洗涤添加剂的补充或者直接进行洗涤添加剂的补充，保证了洗衣机的整体性和美观度；且用户操作方便结构简单。
本发明所述的安装部设置在安装基座上，所述安装基座设置在前板后，节省洗衣机上部空间，增大容器的容量，且容器可方便的进行洗涤添加剂的补充或者取出进行洗涤添加剂的补充；且容器通过衣物投放口设置在安装部内，在关闭机门时隐藏容器，在打开机门时可将容器取出进行洗涤添加剂的补充或者直接进行洗涤添加剂的补充，保证了洗衣机的整体性和美观度；且用户操作方便结构简单；本发明所述安装梁设置在箱体框架上时，还具有增强洗衣机箱体的强度的功能。
下面结合附图对本发明的具体实施方式作进一步详细的描述。
附图说明
附图作为本发明的一部分，用来提供对本发明的进一步的理解，本发明的示意性实施例及其说明用于解释本发明，但不构成对本发明的不当限定。显然，下面描述中的附图仅仅是一些实施例，对于本领域普通技术人员来说，在不付出创造性劳动的前提下，还可以根据这些附图获得其他附图。在附图中：
图1是本发明容器安装示意图；
图2是本发明安装部安装示意图；
图3是本发明安装部安装前视图；
图4是本发明滚筒洗衣机前板(未装机门)示意图一；
图5是本发明滚筒洗衣机前板(未装机门)示意图二；
图6是本发明滚筒洗衣机前板(未装机门)示意图三；
图7是本发明容器局部剖视图；
图8是本发明洗涤添加剂自动投放装置示意图；
图9是本发明洗涤添加剂自动投放装置一种安装方式的示意图。
图中：1、容器；2、安装部；3、前板；4、补液口；5、出液口；6、探测部；7、导电部；8、接 线端子；9、固定部；10、密封结构；11、密封凸部；12、衣物投放口；13、保护盖；14、开盖部；15、安装梁；16、连接凸台；17、螺钉孔；18、连接挂钩；19、取出部。
需要说明的是，这些附图和文字描述并不旨在以任何方式限制本发明的构思范围，而是通过参考特定实施例为本领域技术人员说明本发明的概念。
具体实施方式
为使本发明实施例的目的、技术方案和优点更加清楚，下面将结合本发明实施例中的附图，对实施例中的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述，以下实施例用于说明本发明，但不用来限制本发明的范围。
在本发明的描述中，需要说明的是，术语“上”、“下”、“内”、“外”等指示的方位或位置关系为基于附图所示的方位或位置关系，仅是为了便于描述本发明和简化描述，而不是指示或暗示所指的装置或元件必须具有特定的方位、以特定的方位构造和操作，因此不能理解为对本发明的限制。
在本发明的描述中，需要说明的是，除非另有明确的规定和限定，术语“安装”、“连接”应做广义理解，例如，可以是固定连接，也可以是可拆卸连接，或一体地连接；可以是机械连接，也可以是电连接；可以是直接相连，也可以通过中间媒介间接相连。对于本领域的普通技术人员而言，可以具体情况理解上述术语在本发明中的具体含义。
下面结合附图对本发明的具体实施方式作进一步的介绍。
实施例一
如图1-3所示，一种滚筒洗衣机，包括箱体，盛放洗涤添加剂的容器1和承载该容器1的安装部2，所述箱体内包括安装基座，所述安装部2设置在安装基座上，所述容器1可拆卸的设置在安装部2内。
上述方案中，所述滚筒洗衣机包括箱体，现有滚筒洗衣机的容器1，大多安装在洗衣机顶部或者左上方等明显位置，占用了洗衣机顶部或者左上方的大量位置，又由于滚筒洗衣机上方的空间狭窄，导致这些洗衣机的容器1一般为长条状，沿洗衣机纵向方向延伸，导致用户不易查看存储盒内洗涤剂的剩余量，也不利于用户及时添加洗涤添加剂。又因为狭长的结构和复杂的线路导致的无法轻易实现容器1的取出和放置，所以导致用户添加洗涤添加剂十分不便。本发明所述容器1可拆卸的设置在安装部2内，安装部2设置在安装基座上，节省洗衣机上方的空间，同时还可增加容器1的大小，不再采取狭长的结构，更加方便了容器1内洗涤添加剂的补充或者取出容器1进行补液。此外，一种实施方式中，所述滚筒洗衣机为双滚筒洗衣机，即包括上下两个滚筒的双滚筒洗衣机，所述双滚筒洗衣机由于要容纳两个滚筒而使得箱体较大，且容器1设置在洗衣机顶部或者左上方后，位于下方的滚筒想要添加洗涤添加剂需要通过长长的管路等实现或者增设容器1实现，无形中增加了容器1的复杂程度和洗涤添加剂的投放难度，且极易发生管路堵塞或损坏等问题，本发明中所述箱体内包括安装基座，所述容器1通过安装部2设置在安装基座上，节省洗衣机顶部空间，同时还可以将容器1设置在离两个洗涤筒都近的位置，将安装基座设置在离两个洗涤筒都近的位置即可。
进一步的，所述洗衣机还包括前板3，所述安装基座设置在前板3后，所述安装部2可拆卸的设置在前板3后的安装基座上。
上述方案中，安装基座设置在前板3后，节省洗衣机上方的空间，同时还可增加容器1的大小，不再采取狭长的结构，更加方便了容器1内洗涤添加剂的补充或者取出容器1进行补液。安装部2的安装也更加方便、牢固。
进一步的，所述前板3上包括容纳机门的衣物投放口12，所述容器1通过衣物投放口12可拆卸的设置在安装部2内。
上述方案中，所述容器1通过衣物投放口12可拆卸的设置在安装部2内，使得容器1的取出和安装更加便利，同时即使不取出容器1在衣物投放口12处也方便进行洗涤添加剂的补充。安装部2设置在前板3后，当洗衣机机门打开时，方能从衣物投放口12取出容器1，洗衣机机门关闭时，用户从外部看不见容器1，使得滚筒洗衣机的整体性更好，且更加美观大方。所述容器1可以自衣物投放口12周壁向左右抽拉取放，或者向上下方向抽拉取放。本实施例中，当所述滚筒洗衣机为双滚筒洗衣机时，优选的实施方式为所述容器1设置在位于上方的衣物投放口12处，设置在上方的衣物投放口12处，使得容器1距离两个洗涤筒的距离都不远，无需借助长长的管路就可进行洗涤添加剂的投放，简化了容器1，节省了空间，节省了材料，成本降低且管路不易发生堵塞或损坏。
进一步的，所述安装基座包括设置在前板3后的安装梁15，优选的，所述安装梁15设置在箱体框架上。
上述方案中，所述安装基座包括设置在前板3后的安装梁15，安装梁15不占用洗衣机内多余的空间从而节省洗衣机内的空间，增大容器的体积，并能连接固定安装部2，将容器1设置在前板3后，隐蔽美观。所述安装梁15设置在箱体框架上，还能起到增强箱体/箱体框架的强度的作用。本实施例的一种实施方式中，所述滚筒洗衣机为双滚筒洗衣机，即包括上下两个滚筒的双滚筒洗衣机，所述双滚筒洗衣机由于要容纳两个滚筒而使得箱体较大，那么对于箱体强度的要求就越高，本实施例中所述安装梁设置在箱体框上一方面增强了箱体/箱体框架的强度，另一方面所述安装部2设置在安装梁上，占用空间少，与箱体区分安装，在进行箱体等的拆卸维修时，无需考虑影响安装部2的问题，因为安装部2连接各种管路，若跟箱体一起被拆卸维修会大大增加拆卸维修的麻烦。
进一步的，所述安装部2包括连接部，所述安装部2通过连接部可拆卸的连接在安装梁15上。
上述方案中，所述连接部用于将安装部2可拆卸的连接在安装梁15上，可拆卸的连接使得安装部2便于维修和检测。
进一步的，所述连接部包括凸出于安装部2设置的连接凸台16，所述安装部2通过连接凸台16与安装梁15连接，优选的，所述连接凸台16上包括螺钉孔17，所述安装部2通过螺钉与安装梁15连接。
进一步的，所述连接部还包括凸出于安装部2设置的连接挂钩18，所述安装部2通过连接挂钩18挂靠在安装梁15上，优选的，所述安装梁15为安装横梁，所述安装部通过连接挂钩18挂靠在安装横梁上。
上述方案中，所述连接部可以为只包括连接凸台16，或者只包括连接挂钩18，但由于安装部2设置在洗衣机内，难免会发生晃动，所以只包括连接挂钩18难免会发生安装部2移动，无法固定安 装部2，只包括连接凸台16时，连接凸台16承受的压力较大，也容易损坏，本实施例中，既包括连接凸台16进行连接，也包括连接挂钩18进行连接，使得安装部2的安装稳定性强。
进一步的，所述衣物投放口12内设有安装孔，所述容器1通过安装孔可拆卸的设置在安装部2内。
进一步的，所述衣物投放口12底壁设有安装孔，所述安装部2设置在该安装孔下方，所述容器1从安装孔向上抽拉取出/向下安放在安装部2内。
上述方案中，由于滚筒洗衣机前板3的衣物投放口12的左右两侧空间少，所以，一般情况下所述容器1和安装部2设置在前板3的衣物投放口12上下两侧，又由于上侧对密封和洗涤添加剂的投放的要求高，所以优选设置在衣物投放口12下方。在双滚筒洗衣机中，设置在位于上方的衣物投放口12的下侧，更便于容器1对于两个洗涤筒的洗涤添加剂的投放。
进一步的，所述容器1包括
补充洗涤添加剂的补液口4，优选的所述补液口4设置在安装孔处，更优选的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括保护容器1的保护盖13，所述保护盖13设置在安装孔处；
投放洗涤添加剂的出液口5，所述出液口5处设有出液阀，所述出液阀控制出液口5在容器1安装在安装部2内时打开，在容器1从安装部2内取出时密封关闭，优选的，所述出液阀为单向阀。
进一步的，所述容器1包括至少一个容纳洗涤添加剂的储液腔，每一个储液腔都包括补液口4和出液口5。
上述方案中，所述的补液口4设置在安装孔处时，便于用户在未取出容器1或者无法取出容器1时进行洗涤添加剂的补充，无需拆卸任何部件，只需打开机门即可执行。设置出液阀使得容器1在安装后可进行正常的洗涤添加剂投放，在容器1被取出进行洗涤添加剂的补充时又不会从出液口5漏液。所述保护盖13上设有方便打开保护盖13的开盖部14。设置保护盖13对容器1进行保护，防止灰尘或液体进入容器1内污染洗涤添加剂，同时也具有防止容器1泄漏的密封效果。特别是补液口4设置在安装孔处时，保护盖13覆盖补液口4进行保护。
进一步的，所述容器1还包括便于从安装部2内取出/安装的取出部19，优选的，所述取出部19为设置在容器1上的便于手抠的凹部。
实施例二
如图4-6所示，一种滚筒洗衣机，包括前板3，盛放洗涤添加剂的容器1和承载该容器1的安装部2，所述安装部2设置在前板3上，所述容器1可拆卸的设置在安装部2内。
上述方案中，现有滚筒洗衣机的容器1，大多安装在洗衣机顶部或者左上方等明显位置，占用了洗衣机顶部或者左上方的大量位置，又由于滚筒洗衣机上方的空间狭窄，导致这些洗衣机的容器1一般为长条状，沿洗衣机纵向方向延伸，导致用户不易查看存储盒内洗涤剂的剩余量，也不利于用户及时添加洗涤添加剂。又因为狭长的结构和复杂的线路导致的无法轻易实现容器1的取出和放置，所以导致用户添加洗涤添加剂十分不便。本发明所述容器1可拆卸的设置在安装部内，安装部2设置在前 板3上，节省洗衣机上方的空间，同时还可增加容器1的大小，不再采取狭长的结构，更加方便了容器1内洗涤添加剂的补充或者取出容器1进行补液。
进一步的，所述前板上包括容纳机门的衣物投放口12，所述容器1通过衣物投放口12可拆卸的设置在安装部2内，优选的，所述安装部2设置在前板3后壁上。
上述方案中，所述容器1通过衣物投放口12可拆卸的设置在安装部2内，使得容器1的取出和安装更加便利，同时即使不取出容器1在衣物投放口处也方便进行洗涤添加剂的补充。安装部2设置在前板3后壁上，当洗衣机机门打开时，方能从衣物投放口12取出容器1，洗衣机机门关闭时，用户从外部看不见容器，使得滚筒洗衣机的整体性更好，且更加美观大方。所述容器1可以自衣物投放口12周壁向左右抽拉取放，或者向上下方向抽拉取放。
进一步的，所述衣物投放12口内设有安装孔，所述容器1通过安装孔可拆卸的设置在安装部2内。
进一步的，所述衣物投放口12底壁设有安装孔，所述安装部2设置在该安装孔下方，所述容器1从安装孔向上抽拉取出/向下安放在安装部2内。
上述方案中，由于滚筒洗衣机前板3的衣物投放口12的左右两侧空间少，所以，一般情况下所述容器1和安装部2设置在前板的衣物投放口12上下两侧，又由于上侧对密封和洗涤添加剂的投放的要求高，所以优选设置在衣物投放口12下方。
进一步的，所述容器1包括
补充洗涤添加剂的补液口4，优选的所述补液口4设置在安装孔处；
投放洗涤添加剂的出液口5，所述出液口5处设有出液阀，所述出液阀控制出液口5在容器1安装在安装部2内时打开，在容器1从安装部2取出时密封关闭，优选的，所述出液阀为单向阀。
进一步的，所述容器1包括至少一个容纳洗涤添加剂的储液腔，每一个储液腔都包括补液口4和出液口5。
上述方案中，所述的补液口4设置在安装孔处时，便于用户在未取出容器1或者无法取出容器1时进行洗涤添加剂的补充，无需拆卸任何部件，只需打开机门即可执行。设置出液阀使得容器1在安装后可进行正常的洗涤添加剂投放，在容器1被取出进行洗涤添加剂的补充时又不会从出液口漏液。
进一步的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括投放部，所述投放部与洗涤筒和出液口5分别连通以将容器1内的洗涤添加剂投放到洗涤筒内。
上述方案中，所述投放部为负压自动投放结构，或者所述投放部为抽吸泵投放结构，或者所述投放部包括虹吸结构。
进一步的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括液位检测结构，所述液位检测结构包括
与电路连接的导电部7，所述导电部7设置在安装部2内；
探测部6，所述探测部6一端密封插入容器1的储液腔内，另一端在容器1设置在安装部2内时 与导电部7接触导通电路以检测液位，在容器1从安装部2取出时与导电部7分开断开电路。
进一步的，所述探测部6为导电探针；所述导电部7为通过信号线与接线端子连通的弹片结构，所述探测部6的另一端可插拔的与弹片结构连接。
进一步的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括保护容器1的保护盖13，所述保护盖13设置在安装孔处，优选的，所述保护盖13关闭时至少覆盖补液口4。
进一步的，所述保护盖13上设有方便打开保护盖13的开盖部14。
上述方案中，设置保护盖13对容器1进行保护，防止灰尘或液体进入容器1内污染洗涤添加剂，同时也具有防止容器1泄漏的密封效果。特别是补液口4设置在安装孔处时，保护盖13覆盖补液口4进行保护。
进一步的，所述安装孔内还包括限位容器1安装的限位结构，优选的，所述限位结构为凸出于容器1侧壁设置的凸出部。
上述方案中，设置限位结构使得容器1的拆卸或者取放更加简单方便，不会发生错位安放等问题。避免由错位安放等问题引起的无法正常进行洗涤添加剂的自动投放或者无法正常进行液位的检测。
实施例三
如图4-6所示，本实施例中，一种滚筒洗衣机，包括
前板3，所述前板3上包括容纳机门的衣物投放口12；
盛放洗涤添加剂的容器1，所述容器1设置在前板的衣物投放口12内。
上述方案中，现有滚筒洗衣机的容器1，大多安装在洗衣机顶部或者左上方等明显位置，占用了洗衣机顶部或者左上方的大量位置，又由于滚筒洗衣机上方的空间狭窄，导致这些洗衣机的容器1一般为长条状，沿洗衣机纵向方向延伸，导致用户不易查看存储盒内洗涤剂的剩余量，也不利于用户及时添加洗涤添加剂。又因为狭长的结构和复杂的线路导致的无法轻易实现容器1的取出和放置，所以导致用户添加洗涤添加剂十分不便。本发明所述容器1设置在前板3上的衣物投放口12内，节省洗衣机上方的空间，同时增加容器1的大小，不再采取狭长的结构，更加方便了容器1内洗涤添加剂的补充或者取出容器1进行补液。此外，当洗衣机机门打开时，方能从衣物投放口12取出容器1，洗衣机机门关闭时，用户从外部看不见容器，使得滚筒洗衣机的整体性更好，且更加美观大方。所述容器1可以自衣物投放口12周壁向左右抽拉取放，或者向上下方向抽拉取放。
进一步的，所述衣物投放口12内设有安装孔，所述容器1可拆卸的设置在安装孔内。
进一步的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括保护容器1的保护盖13，所述保护盖13设置在安装孔处。
上述方案中，设置保护盖13对容器1进行保护，防止灰尘或液体进入容器1内污染洗涤添加剂，同时也具有防止容器1泄漏的密封效果。
进一步的，所述保护盖13的形状与安装孔的形状匹配，所述容器1的形状与安装孔的形状匹配。
上述方案中，所述保护盖13的形状与容器1的形状匹配，可以更好的安装保护盖13，更好的起 到保护作用。所述容器1的形状与安装孔的形状匹配使得安装更简单方便，且可紧凑的设置，以免发生错位或者安装迟滞等问题。
进一步的，所述保护盖13一端与安装孔铰接，另一端可活动的绕铰接的一端翻转打开或关闭安装孔。
上述方案中，所述保护盖13可卡接在安装孔处，也可以通过螺纹连接在安装孔处，本实施例中所述保护盖13铰接在安装孔处。
进一步的，所述保护盖上设有方便打开保护盖的开盖部。
上述方案中，为了不对机门的打开和关闭产生干涉，所述保护盖13与衣物投放口12在同一面上或者低于衣物投放口12所在的面，此时，关闭的保护盖13打开就变的很困难，直接用手打开很难，可能需要借助细长的外物来辅助打开，为用户增添了烦恼。由此，本发明设置了开盖部14，方便打开保护盖13，以取出容器1添加洗涤添加剂或者直接向容器1内补充洗涤添加剂。
进一步的，所述安装孔设置在衣物投放口12的底部，所述保护盖13设置在安装孔上方。
上述方案中，所述前板3下方空间较多，安装孔设置在衣物投放口12的底部，所述容器自安装孔设置在前板3下方。
进一步的，所述容器1为至少上表面为矩形的盒状结构，所述衣物投放口12设置安装孔的面为平面，所述保护盖13的上表面低于或平行于该平面。
上述方案中，所述保护盖13的上表面低于或平行于设置安装孔的平面，以为了不对机门的打开和关闭产生干涉。
进一步的，所述保护盖13上设有方便打开保护盖13的开盖部14，优选的，所述开盖部14为设置在保护盖13上的便于手抠的缺口，更优选的，所述缺口为设置在保护盖13可活动的另一端上的缺口。
进一步的，所述安装孔内包括限位容器1安装的限位部。
上述方案中，设置限位部使得容器1的取放更加简单方便，不会发生错位安放等问题。避免由错位安放等问题引起的无法正常进行洗涤添加剂的自动投放或者无法正常进行液位的检测。
实施例四
如图7-9所示，本实施例中，所述洗衣机还包括至少一组检测容器1内液位的液位检测结构。
上述方案中，因为容器1一般连接有各种管路等，所以取出容器1进行补液等操作很难，需要专业维护人员操作，这就为用户补充洗涤添加剂造成了极大的不便。本发明所述容器1可取放的设置在安装部2内，方便取出容器1进行补液维修等操作。所述洗涤添加剂自动投放装置因为是自动向洗衣机内投放洗涤添加剂，而且用户在使用时又无法亲眼看到容器1内的洗涤添加剂量，所以洗涤添加剂自动投放装置尤其需要液位提醒，特别是最低液位提醒。而对于普通的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，实时监控洗涤添加剂的量并非必须，只需要在洗涤添加剂的液位低于最低液位时做出报警提醒并执行相 关程序，即可避免洗涤添加剂量不足时导致的洗涤不彻底、不干净等问题。本发明所述容器1可取放的设置在安装部2内，以便补充洗涤添加剂；所述的液位检测结构可用于可取放的设置在安装部2内的容器1的液位检测，在取出容器1进行洗涤添加剂的补充后，在安放容器1后，可继续灵敏、准确的进行液位检测。
进一步的，所述液位检测结构包括探测部6，与电路连接的导电部7，所述探测部6一端密封插入容器内，另一端在容器1放置在安装部2内时与导电部7接触导通电路，在容器1从安装部2取出时与导电部7分开断开电路。
上述方案中，探测部6用于检测液位，导电部7用于接通电路。因为容器1为可取放的设置在安装部2内，那么，当容器1被取出时，探测部6跟着容器1一起被取出，探测部6离开导电部7，电路断开，无法进行液位检测；当容器1被安放回容器安装部2内时，探测部6与导电部7重新接触，电路连通，可继续检测液位。
进一步的，所述液位检测结构包括两个探测部6，容器内的洗涤添加剂与两探测部6均接触时，则两探测部6通过洗涤添加剂导通，液位检测结构形成电路通路，探测部6检测有足够的洗涤添加剂；反之，若容器内的洗涤添加剂与至少一探测部6不接触，两探测部6之间的电路断开，则液位交底需要补充洗涤添加剂。
上述方案中，所述两探测部6分别通过导电部7与控制模块电气连接，当两探测部6之间导通时，整个信号电路连通，可以传递信号，否则整个信号电路断开，不可以传递信号。其中，两探测部6均与洗涤剂储液腔内的洗涤添加剂接触时导通，因为洗涤添加剂具有导电性，所以当两探测部6均与洗涤添加剂接触时洗涤添加剂相当于两探测部6之间的导线连通两探测部6。
进一步的，所述液位检测结构还包括固定部9，所述探测部6密封包裹在固定部9内，两端均伸出固定部9设置，所述探测部6一端通过固定部9可拆卸的密封插入容器内，优选的，所述固定部9与容器1通过螺纹连接。
上述方案中，所述固定部9可以为绝缘材料制成的，所述固定部9将探测部6插入容器内。固定部9自身未插入，此时固定部9起到的作用为密封固定探测部6，使其与容器1更容易密封连接。
进一步的，所述探测部6一端通过固定部9自容器1底部可拆卸的密封插入容器内，所述固定部9由绝缘材料制成，该固定部9至少部分插入容器内，插入部分的顶端到容器底部的高度为可测的最低液位。
上述方案中，本发明所述的液位检测结构的探测部6自容器1底部插入容器内，更便于检测容器内的洗涤添加剂是否充足，同时又由于出液口5也设置在底部所以设置在底部便于安装，也不增多其他结构，节省成本。本实施例中固定部9自身部分插入容器内，此时固定部9既起到固定探测部6，使其与容器1更容易密封连接的作用，同时还起到增高最低液位的作用。所述固定部9由绝缘材料制成，提高了最低液位的高度，并可以根据需要设置最低液位，保证最低液位时容器内具有足够的洗涤添加剂。
进一步的，容器内的洗涤添加剂液位高于固定部9，两个探测部6导通，液位检测结构形成通路， 探测部检测有足够的洗涤添加剂；反之，若容器内的洗涤添加剂液位低于固定部9时，两个探测部6之间的电路断开，则液位较低需要补充洗涤添加剂。上述方案中，因为固定部9是绝缘的，不导电，所以液位在固定部9以下时，探测部6与容器1内的洗涤添加剂不接触，两探测部6无法导通，只有液位在固定部9以上时，探测部6与容器1内的洗涤添加剂接触导通。
进一步的，所述液位检测结构还包括密封固定部9与容器1的密封结构10，设置在容器1与固定部9之间，优选的，所述密封部为密封圈。
上述方案中，所述液位检测结构的探测部6自底部插入容器1内，容器1相应的会设置检测孔，洗涤添加剂在重力作用下易从检测孔流出，意外流出的洗涤添加剂进入洗涤筒内影响自动投放量的精度，或者意外流出的洗涤添加剂流入洗衣机箱体内的其他物质造成浪费并污染或腐蚀其他部件，所以检测孔处的密封显得非常重要，设置密封结构10进行密封势在必行。
进一步的，所述固定部9包括凸出于其侧壁设置的密封凸部11，所述密封结构10设置在容器1底部与密封凸部11之间。
上述方案中，所述固定部9包括凸出于其侧壁设置的密封凸部11，密封凸部11呈环形凸出于固定部9侧壁设置，既有辅助密封的作用还有限位固定部9的作用。且设定了密封凸部11后便于安装。
实施例五
本实施例作为对前述所有实施例的进一步限定，如图7-9所示，本实施例公开了一种洗衣机，该洗衣机包括一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置。所述洗涤添加剂自动投放装置包括盛放洗涤添加剂的容器1，和承载该容器的安装部2，所述容器1可取放的设置在安装部2内。
所述容器1包括两个储液腔，一个储液腔内容纳用于洗净衣物的洗涤剂，为洗涤剂储液腔，另一个储液腔内容纳柔顺剂，为柔顺剂储液腔。每一个储液腔都包括一补液口4和一出液口5，所述出液口5设置在储液腔1底部，所述洗涤添加剂自动投放装置还包括自动投放结构，所述自动投放结构可定量将容器1内的洗涤添加剂从出液口5自动投放到安装部2内。所述安装部2连通洗涤筒，所述安装部2设有进水口，出水口，进水口进水将容器1投放的洗涤添加剂冲刷到洗涤筒内；或者所述自动投放结构连通出液口5和洗涤筒，将容器1内的洗涤添加剂自动投放到洗涤筒内。
所述洗涤添加剂自动投放装置还包括两组液位检测结构，每个储液腔设置一组液位检测结构。所述液位检测结构包括探测部6，所述探测部6为导电探针，绝缘的固定部9，所述探针包裹在固定部9中间，探针两端分别伸出固定部9设置。还包括导电部7，所述导电部7为通过信号线与接线端子8连通的弹片结构，所述探测部6的另一端可插拔的与弹片结构连接。所述导电探针一端和部分固定部9可拆卸的密封插入储液腔内，所述固定部9插入储液腔底部的高度为最低液位，所述液位检测结构用于检测储液腔内的洗涤添加剂是否足够，所述导电探针的另一端插入弹片结构内，与弹片结构连接的电路导通。
进一步的，所述洗涤添加剂自动投放装置设置在洗衣机前板3下端，设置在衣物投放口下方，所述容器1可从衣物投放口下方向上抽出/向下插入安装部内。
以上所述仅是本发明的较佳实施例而已，并非对本发明作任何形式上的限制，虽然本发明已以较佳实施例揭露如上，然而并非用以限定本发明，任何熟悉本专利的技术人员在不脱离本发明技术方案范围内，当可利用上述提示的技术内容做出些许更动或修饰为等同变化的等效实施例，但凡是未脱离本发明技术方案的内容，依据本发明的技术实质对以上实施例所作的任何简单修改、等同变化与修饰，均仍属于本发明方案的范围内。

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  1. 一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，包括盛放洗涤添加剂的容器和承载该容器的安装部，其特征在于：所述容器可取放的设置在安装部内，该装置还包括检测容器内部液位的至少一组液位检测结构。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：所述液位检测结构包括探测部，与电路连接的导电部，所述探测部一端密封插入容器内，另一端在容器放置在安装部内时与导电部接触导通电路，在容器从安装部取出时与导电部分开断开电路。
  3. 根据权利要求2所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：所述液位检测结构包括两个探测部，容器内的洗涤添加剂与两探测部均接触，则两探测部通过洗涤添加剂导通，液位检测结构形成电路通路，探测部检测有足够的洗涤添加剂；反之，若容器内的洗涤添加剂与至少一探测部不接触，两探测部之间的电路断开，则液位较低需要补充洗涤添加剂。
  4. 根据权利要求3所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：所述液位检测结构还包括固定部，所述探测部密封包裹在固定部内，两端均伸出固定部设置，所述探测部一端通过固定部可拆卸的密封插入容器内，优选的，所述固定部与容器通过螺纹连接。
  5. 根据权利要求4所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：所述探测部一端通过固定部自容器底部可拆卸的密封插入容器内，所述固定部由绝缘材料制成，该固定部至少部分插入容器内，插入部分的顶端到容器底部的高度为可测的最低液位。
  6. 根据权利要求4-5任一项所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：所述液位检测结构还包括密封固定部与容器的密封结构，设置在容器与固定部之间，优选的，所述密封部为密封圈。
  7. 根据权利要求6所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：所述固定部包括凸出于其侧壁设置的密封凸部，所述密封结构设置在容器底部与密封凸部之间。
  8. 根据权利要求2所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：
    所述探测部为导电探针；
    所述导电部为通过信号线与接线端子连通的弹片结构，所述探测部的另一端可插拔的与弹片结构连接。
  9. 根据权利要求2-8任一项所述的洗涤添加剂自动投放装置，其特征在于：所述容器包括至少一个容纳洗涤添加剂的储液腔，每一个储液腔包括至少一组液位检测结构，优选的，所述液位检测结构包括探测部和与电路连接的导电部，所述探测部一端密封插入储液腔内，另一端在容器放置在安装部内时与导电部接触导通电路，在容器从安装部取出时与导电部分开断开电路，更优选的，所述探测部一端自容器底部可拆卸的密封插入储液腔内。
  10. 一种滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：包括如权利要求1-9任一项所述的一种洗涤添加剂自动投放装置。
  11. 一种滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：包括：
    前板，所述前板上包括容纳机门的衣物投放口；
    盛放洗涤添加剂的容器，所述容器设置在前板的衣物投放口内。
  12. 根据权利要求11所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述衣物投放口内设有安装孔，所述容器可拆卸的设置在安装孔内。
  13. 根据权利要求12所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述滚筒洗衣机还包括保护容器的保护盖，所述保护盖设置在安装孔处。
  14. 根据权利要求12-13任一项所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述保护盖的形状与安装孔的形状匹配，所述容器的形状与安装孔的形状匹配。
  15. 根据权利要求13所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述保护盖一端与安装孔铰接，另一端可活动的绕铰接的一端翻转打开或关闭安装孔。
  16. 根据权利要求15所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述保护盖上设有方便打开保护盖的开盖部。
  17. 根据权利要求11-16任一项所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述安装孔设置在衣物投放口的底部，所述保护盖设置在安装孔上方。
  18. 根据权利要求17所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述容器为至少上表面为矩形的盒状结构，所述衣物投放口设置安装孔的面为平面，所述保护盖的上表面低于或平行于该平面。
  19. 根据权利要求17所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述开盖部为设置在保护盖上的便于手抠的缺口，优选的，所述缺口为设置在保护盖可活动的另一端上的缺口。
  20. 根据权利要求13所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述安装孔内包括限位容器安装的限位部。
  21. 一种滚筒洗衣机，包括箱体，盛放洗涤添加剂的容器和承载该容器的安装部，其特征在于：所述箱体内包括安装基座，所述安装部设置在安装基座上，所述容器可拆卸的设置在安装部内。
  22. 根据权利要求21所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述洗衣机还包括前板，所述安装基座设置在前板后，所述安装部可拆卸的设置在前板后的安装基座上。
  23. 根据权利要求22所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述前板上包括容纳机门的衣物投放口，所述容器通过衣物投放口可拆卸的设置在安装部内。
  24. 根据权利要求21-23任一项所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述安装基座包括设置在前板后的安装梁，优选的，所述安装梁设置在箱体框架上。
  25. 根据权利要求24所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述安装部包括连接部，所述安装部通过连接部可拆卸的连接在安装梁上。
  26. 根据权利要求25所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述连接部包括凸出于安装部设置的连接凸台，所述安装部通过连接凸台与安装梁连接，优选的，所述连接凸台上包括螺钉孔，所述安装部通过螺钉与安装梁连接。
  27. 根据权利要求25或26所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述连接部包括凸出于安装部设置的连接挂钩，所述安装部通过连接挂钩挂靠在安装梁上。
  28. 根据权利要求23所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述衣物投放口内设有安装孔，所述容器通过安装孔可拆卸的设置在安装部内。
  29. 根据权利要求21-28任一项所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述容器包括
    补充洗涤添加剂的补液口，优选的所述补液口设置在安装孔处，更优选的，所述滚筒洗衣机还包括保护容器的保护盖，所述保护盖设置在安装孔处；
    投放洗涤添加剂的出液口，所述出液口处设有出液阀，所述出液阀控制出液口在容器安装在安装部内时打开，在容器从安装部内取出时密封关闭，优选的，所述出液阀为单向阀。
  30. 根据权利要求29所述的滚筒洗衣机，其特征在于：所述容器还包括便于从安装部内取出/安装的取出部，优选的，所述取出部为设置在容器上的便于手抠的凹部。
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