WO2021068819A1

WO2021068819A1 - Clothes treatment agent containing device and clothes treatment apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2021068819A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/119157
Authority: WO
Inventors: 邵明岩; 刘建设; 赵海斌; 王秀梅
Original assignee: 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司; 海尔智家股份有限公司
Priority date: 2019-10-12
Filing date: 2020-09-30
Publication date: 2021-04-15
Also published as: JP2022551663A; CN110725105B; CN110725105A; JP7366254B2

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothes treatment, and aims to solve the problems of existing clothes treatment agent containing devices whereby sundries are prone to being brought into same when a user performs feeding, and the washing of clothes and use by a user are not facilitated. The present invention provides a clothes treatment agent containing device, comprising a clothes treatment agent containing box and a filtering member, wherein a clothes treatment agent containing cavity, a clothes treatment agent inlet and a clothes treatment agent outlet are formed on the clothes treatment agent containing box, the clothes treatment agent inlet and the clothes treatment agent outlet are both in communication with the clothes treatment agent containing cavity, the filtering member is connected between the clothes treatment agent inlet and the clothes treatment agent outlet, a filtering containing cavity in communication with the outside is formed in the filtering member, a first filtering structure and a second filtering structure are arranged on the filtering member, the first filtering structure communicates the filtering containing cavity with the clothes treatment agent containing cavity, and the second filtering structure communicates the filtering containing cavity with the clothes treatment agent outlet. The present invention can be convenient for a user to use without affecting the washing of clothes.

Description

Clothes treatment agent containing device and clothes treatment equipment

Technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of clothes treatment, and specifically provides a clothes treatment agent containing device and clothes treatment equipment.

Background technique

The laundry treatment agent container is a device that contains and puts the laundry treatment agent. It is commonly used in washing machines, washer-dryers, laundry care machines and other laundry treatment equipment. Taking washing machines as an example, washing machines generally have a detergent container and a softener container. There may also be a softener containing box and a disinfectant containing box. Taking the detergent containing box as an example, the existing detergent containing box includes a detergent inlet and a detergent outlet. Put into the detergent accommodating cavity of the detergent box, the detergent in the detergent accommodating cavity can flow onto the clothes in the washing tub through the detergent outlet. However, when the user puts detergent into the detergent containing box, it is possible to bring in debris, so that debris is mixed in the detergent, which is not convenient for washing clothes, and the existence of debris for a long time may cause the detergent. The accommodating box is dirty, so that the user needs to clean the detergent accommodating box frequently, which is not conducive to the use of the user.

Therefore, there is a need in the art for a new laundry treatment agent containing device and corresponding laundry treatment equipment to solve the above-mentioned problems.

Summary of the invention

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, in order to solve the problem that the existing laundry treatment agent accommodating device is easy to bring in debris when the user puts it in, and is not conducive to the washing of the clothes and the use of the user, the present invention provides a laundry treatment The laundry treatment agent storage device includes a laundry treatment agent storage box and a filter member. The laundry treatment agent storage box is formed with a laundry treatment agent storage cavity, a laundry treatment agent inlet and a laundry treatment agent outlet, and the laundry treatment agent inlet and the laundry treatment The agent outlets are all communicated with the laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity, the filter member is connected between the laundry treatment agent inlet and the laundry treatment agent outlet, the filter member is formed with a filter accommodating cavity communicating with the outside, and the filter member is provided with a first filter structure and a second Two filtering structures, the first filtering structure connects the filtering accommodating cavity with the laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity, and the second filtering structure connects the filtering accommodating cavity with the laundry treating agent outlet.

In the preferred technical solution of the aforementioned laundry treatment agent containing device, the first filter structure includes a plurality of first filter ports formed on the filter member, the second filter structure includes a plurality of second filter ports formed on the filter member, and the first filter structure includes a plurality of second filter ports formed on the filter member. The opening size of the second filter port is smaller than the opening size of the first filter port.

In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent containing device, the filtering member includes a first part, a second part, and a third part connecting the first part and the second part, and the first part, the second part and the third part together form a filtering container. Cavity, the first part is detachably connected with the laundry treatment agent inlet, the second part is detachably connected with the laundry treatment agent outlet, a plurality of first filter ports are all provided on the third part, and a plurality of second filter ports are all provided on On the second part.

In the above-mentioned preferred technical solution of the laundry treatment agent containing device, the first part is plug-connected and connected with the laundry treatment agent inlet.

In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent containing device, the outer side of the first part is provided with a first resisting structure that cooperates with the outer edge of the laundry treatment agent inlet, and the first resisting structure is configured to enable the first part to interact with the laundry treatment agent inlet. Maintain the mated state.

In the above-mentioned preferred technical solution of the laundry treatment agent containing device, the second part is connected to the laundry treatment agent outlet in a plug-in connection.

In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent containing device, the third part is provided with a second resisting structure that cooperates with the inner edge of the clothing treatment agent outlet on the outer side, and the second resisting structure is configured to enable the second part to treat the clothes. The agent outlet remains in a mated state.

In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent containing device, the inner edge of the laundry treatment agent outlet is arranged obliquely.

In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry treatment agent containing device, the laundry treatment agent containing box includes a box cover and a box seat that are hermetically connected to each other, the box cover and the box seat jointly form a laundry treatment agent containing chamber, and the laundry treatment agent inlet is provided on the box cover At the top of the box, the clothes treatment agent outlet is set at the bottom of the box seat.

In another aspect, the present invention also provides a laundry treatment device, which includes the aforementioned laundry treatment agent containing device.

Those skilled in the art can understand that, in the preferred technical solution of the present invention, a filter member is connected between the clothes treatment agent inlet and the clothes treatment agent outlet of the clothes treatment agent container, and a first filter is provided on the filter member. The first filter structure connects the filter accommodating chamber with the clothes treatment agent accommodating chamber, and the second filter structure connects the filter accommodating chamber with the clothes treatment agent outlet, so that the user can pass through the clothes treatment agent inlet to the clothes treatment agent. When the laundry treatment agent is put into the agent accommodating cavity, foreign objects will not enter the laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity, but will be blocked by the first filter structure, and if there is agglomeration in the laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity, it will not be removed from the laundry. The outlet of the agent is discharged, but is blocked by the second filter structure. With this arrangement, two-stage filtration can be achieved, that is, foreign objects will not enter the laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity, and the agglomeration in the laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity will also It will not be discharged through the clothes treatment agent outlet, so as to ensure that the clothes treatment agent discharged from the clothes treatment agent outlet is a liquid solution without impurities, which is convenient for washing clothes, and the user does not need to clean the clothes treatment agent holding device frequently, which is convenient for the user to use , Improve user experience.

Further, by setting the size of the opening of the second filter port to be smaller than the size of the opening of the first filter port, through this setting, the first filter port can fully block the large external debris and prevent it from entering the clothes. In the treatment agent accommodating chamber, the second filter can fully block the smaller agglomerates and prevent them from being discharged from the laundry treatment agent outlet, thereby ensuring that the laundry treatment agent discharged from the laundry treatment agent outlet is a liquid solution without impurities, which is convenient Washing of clothing.

Further, the plurality of first filter ports are all provided on the third part and the plurality of second filter ports are all provided on the second part, so that the laundry treatment agent in the filtering accommodating cavity can flow into the laundry treatment more smoothly In the accommodating chamber, it can fully block the external debris, and make the clothing treatment agent flowing from the accommodating chamber of the clothing treatment agent to the outlet of the clothing treatment agent can be fully filtered by the second filter port to ensure that the clothing treatment agent can be removed from the clothing treatment agent. The laundry treatment agent discharged from the outlet is a liquid solution without impurities, which is convenient for washing clothes, and the filter member can be detached from the laundry treatment agent accommodating box, which is convenient for cleaning, repairing or replacing the laundry treatment agent accommodating box, further improving user experience .

Further, the first part is plug-connected with the laundry treatment agent inlet, so that the first part and the laundry treatment agent inlet can be inserted in place accurately and quickly, and facilitates the disassembly of the first part and the laundry treatment agent inlet, which further improves user experience.

Further, the second part is connected to the outlet of the laundry treatment agent by inserting, so that the second part and the outlet of the laundry treatment agent can be inserted in place accurately and quickly, and it is convenient to disassemble the second part and the outlet of the laundry treatment agent, and further enhance user experience.

Further, the inner edge of the laundry treatment agent outlet is arranged obliquely, because the user cannot see the second part of the insertion of the laundry treatment agent outlet on the outside of the laundry treatment agent accommodating box during the insertion process, through this arrangement, The insertion of the second part and the clothes treatment agent outlet has a certain tolerance space, and when the second part is about to be inserted into the clothes treatment agent outlet, the second part can be guided into the clothes treatment agent outlet through the oblique arrangement of the inner edge In order to complete the plug-in connection, the plug-in connection is guaranteed to proceed smoothly, and the user experience is further improved.

Description of the drawings

Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with a washing machine. In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the detergent containing device of the washing machine of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a cut-away schematic view of the detergent containing device of the washing machine of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of a filter member of the detergent container of the washing machine of the present invention.

Detailed ways

First of all, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. For example, although the present invention is described in conjunction with a washing machine, the technical solution of the present invention is obviously also applicable to washing-drying machines, laundry care machines, etc., and adjustments and changes of such application objects do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. It should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "middle", "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and other terms indicating the direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or position shown in the drawings. The positional relationship is only for ease of description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

In addition, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms “setup”, “installation”, “connected”, and “connected” should be understood in a broad sense, for example, they may be fixed The connection can also be a detachable connection or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

Based on the problem that the detergent accommodating box of the existing washing machine is easy to bring in debris when the user puts it in in the background art, which is not conducive to the washing of the clothes and the use of the user, the present invention provides a laundry treatment agent accommodating device and a washing machine. Two-stage filtration can be realized, so that external debris will not enter the laundry treatment agent accommodating chamber, ensuring that the laundry treatment agent discharged from the laundry treatment agent outlet is a liquid solution without impurities, which is convenient for laundry washing, and users do not need to frequently The laundry treatment agent containing device is cleaned, which is convenient for users to use and improves user experience.

It should be noted that the laundry treatment agent storage device may be a detergent storage device, a softener storage device, a softener storage device, or a disinfectant storage device, etc. Of course, the laundry treatment agent storage device can also be It may include at least two of a detergent containing device, a softener containing device, a softener containing device, and a disinfectant containing device. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the laundry treatment agent containing device according to the specific functions of the washing machine in practical applications. The specific type and structure of the laundry treatment agent containing device is used as a detergent containing device to further illustrate the technical solution of the present invention.

The washing machine of the present invention includes a box body and a tray seat, the tray seat is arranged on the box body, and the detergent container is arranged on the tray seat and/or the box body. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the detergent container includes a detergent container. Box 1 and filter member 2. The detergent containing box 1 is formed with a detergent containing cavity 11, a detergent inlet 12 and a detergent outlet 13. The detergent inlet 12 and the detergent outlet 13 are both connected to the detergent containing cavity 11. Detergent can be put into the detergent accommodating cavity 11 through the detergent inlet 12. The filter member 2 is connected between the detergent inlet 12 and the detergent outlet 13, and the filter member 2 is formed with a filter accommodating cavity communicating with the outside. A first filter structure and a second filter structure are provided thereon. The first filter structure communicates the filter housing cavity with the detergent housing cavity 11, and the second filter structure communicates the filter housing cavity with the detergent outlet 13. Among them, both the first filter structure and the second filter structure can adopt a single filter structure or a multiple filter structure. The structure can be a mesh structure or a matrix hole plate structure. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structures of the first filter structure and the second filter structure in practical applications, as long as the first filter structure can communicate the filter housing cavity with the detergent housing cavity 11 and the filter housing cavity can enter the washing It suffices that the detergent in the agent accommodating cavity 11 is filtered and the filter accommodating cavity can be communicated with the detergent outlet 13 and the detergent flowing out of the detergent outlet 13 can be filtered through the second filtering structure. It should be noted that through the first filter structure, external debris can be blocked in the filter accommodating cavity so that it will not enter the detergent accommodating cavity 11. The detergent in the detergent accommodating cavity 11 will be stored for a long time. Liquid agglomerates may be formed, and the second filtering structure can make the liquid agglomerates be blocked in the filtering accommodating cavity. That is to say, the two-stage filtering configuration of the first filtering structure and the second filtering structure can ensure External debris will not enter the detergent accommodating cavity 11, and it can ensure that the liquid in the detergent accommodating cavity 11 will not flow out of the detergent outlet 13, thereby ensuring that the detergent entering the washing tub of the washing machine will not The liquid agglomerates formed by mixing foreign objects and detergents to improve the washing effect of clothes.

Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first filter structure includes a plurality of first filter ports 24 formed on the filter member 2, and the second filter structure includes a plurality of second filter ports 25 formed on the filter member 2. , The opening size of the second filter port 25 is smaller than the opening size of the first filter port 24. Since the first filter port 24 is mainly used to prevent foreign matter from entering the detergent containing cavity 11, the second filter port 25 is mainly used to prevent the liquid in the detergent containing cavity 11 from agglomerating out of the detergent outlet 13, and the outside The volume of sundries is generally greater than the volume of liquid agglomeration, so the opening size of the second filter opening 25 can be smaller than the opening size of the first filter opening 24, so as to ensure that foreign sundries will not enter the detergent containing chamber 11. Instead, it is blocked in the filter housing cavity, which can ensure that the liquid agglomerates formed by the detergent will not flow out from the detergent outlet 13, and the liquid agglomerates can flow from the detergent housing cavity 11 to the filter housing through the first filter port 24 In the cavity, and is confined in the filter accommodating cavity. Through this arrangement, the external debris and liquid agglomerates can be blocked in the filter containing cavity, which is convenient for users to clean up uniformly. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can flexibly set the actual size of the first filter port 24 and the second filter port 25 in practical applications, as long as it can at least prevent foreign objects from entering the detergent containing cavity 11 and liquid It is sufficient that the agglomeration does not flow out from the detergent outlet 13. In addition, it should be noted that the second filter opening 25 will not cause foreign matter to flow out of the detergent outlet 13.

Preferably, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the filter member 2 includes a first part 21, a second part 22, and a third part 23 connecting the first part 21 and the second part 22. The three parts 23 together form a filter accommodating cavity. The first part 21 is detachably connected with the detergent inlet 12, the second part 22 is detachably connected with the detergent outlet 13, and a plurality of first filter ports 24 are all arranged in the third part 23. Above, a plurality of second filter ports 25 are all provided on the second part 22. By arranging the first part 21 to be detachably connected to the detergent inlet 12, and the second part 22 to be detachably connected to the detergent outlet 13, so that the filter member 2 can be detached from the detergent containing box 1, thereby facilitating the user to check The filter member 2 is cleaned separately, especially the debris and liquid agglomerates stored in the filter cavity are cleaned. The specific connection mode of the detachable connection between the first part 21 and the detergent inlet 12 can be plug-in connection, or snap connection or magnetic adsorption. Similarly, the specific connection mode of the second part 22 and the detergent outlet 13 can be plug-in connection. It can also be snapped or magnetically attached. In addition, the third part 23 may be a flexible connecting piece or a rigid connecting piece.

Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first part 21 is plug-connected with the detergent inlet 12. Through such an arrangement, the user's assembly can be facilitated, that is, the first part 21 can be inserted into the detergent inlet 12 during installation, and the first part 21 can be pulled out of the detergent inlet 12 during disassembly.

Preferably, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the outer side of the first portion 21 is provided with a first resisting structure 3 that matches the outer edge of the detergent inlet 12, and the first resisting structure 3 is configured to enable the first portion 21 to interact with the detergent. The inlet 12 remains in the mated state. The movement of the first part 21 can be restricted by the first resisting structure 3, so that the first part 21 will not continue to move after the insertion with the detergent inlet 12 is completed, and the first part 21 will enter the detergent containing cavity 11 from the detergent inlet 12 . The first resisting structure 3 can be a step on the outer wall of the first part 21, a rib on the outer wall of the first part 21, or a plurality of protrusions on the outer wall of the first part 21. Those skilled in the art can use it in practical applications. The specific structure of the first resisting structure 3 is flexibly set.

Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second part 22 is connected to the detergent outlet 13 in a plug-in connection. With this arrangement, the user's assembly can be facilitated, that is, the second part 22 can be inserted into the detergent outlet 13 during installation, and the second part 22 can be pulled out of the detergent outlet 13 during disassembly.

Preferably, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the third part 23 is provided with a second resisting structure 4 that cooperates with the inner edge of the detergent outlet 13, and the second resisting structure 4 is configured to enable the second part 22 to interact with each other. The detergent outlet 13 remains in the inserted state. The movement of the second part 22 can be restricted by the second resisting structure 4 so that the second part 22 will not continue to move after being inserted into the detergent outlet 13 so that the second part 22 can escape from the detergent outlet 13. The second resisting structure 4 can be a step on the outer wall of the third part 23, a rib on the outer wall of the third part 23, or a plurality of protrusions on the outer wall of the third part 23. Those skilled in the art can In practical applications, the specific structure of the second resisting structure 4 is flexibly set.

Preferably, the inner edge of the detergent outlet 13 is arranged obliquely. Since the user cannot see the plugging state of the second part 22 and the detergent outlet 13 on the outside of the detergent container 1 during the installation process, the detergent The inner edge of the outlet 13 is arranged obliquely to have a self-guided function, which allows the user to have a certain tolerance space, even if it is slightly offset, the second part 22 can be guided into the detergent outlet through the inner edge of the detergent outlet 13 In 13, the plugging is completed, which is convenient for the user to perform the plugging operation and enhances the user experience.

Preferably, the detergent containing box 1 includes a box cover and a box seat that are hermetically connected to each other. The box cover and the box seat together form a detergent containing cavity 11, the detergent inlet 12 is arranged on the top of the lid, and the detergent outlet 13 is arranged on the box. The bottom of the seat. Wherein, the box cover and the box seat can be detachably connected, or can be fixed together by welding, as long as the box cover and the box seat can be connected without leaking detergent. The detergent inlet 12 is set at the top of the box cover, and the detergent outlet 13 is set at the bottom of the box seat. With this arrangement, it is convenient for the user to put detergent into the detergent containing cavity 11. Of course, the detergent inlet 12 and the detergent The position of the outlet 13 is not restrictive. In practical applications, the detergent inlet 12 can also be arranged on the top of the box cover, and the detergent outlet 13 can be arranged on the side of the box cover or the box seat, or the detergent inlet 12 can be arranged on the side of the box cover or the box seat. It is arranged on the side of the box cover, and the detergent outlet 13 is arranged on the side or bottom of the box seat. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the positions of the detergent inlet 12 and the detergent outlet 13 in practical applications, as long as the detergent can be put in.

So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

A clothing treatment agent accommodating device, wherein the clothing treatment agent accommodating device includes a clothing treatment agent accommodating box and a filter member, the clothing treatment agent accommodating box is formed with a clothing treatment agent accommodating cavity, a clothing treatment agent inlet and A laundry treatment agent outlet, the laundry treatment agent inlet and the laundry treatment agent outlet are both in communication with the laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity,

The filter member is connected between the laundry treatment agent inlet and the laundry treatment agent outlet, the filter member is formed with a filter receiving cavity communicating with the outside, and the filter member is provided with a first filter structure and a second filter structure. A filter structure, the first filter structure connects the filter receiving cavity with the laundry treatment agent receiving cavity, and the second filter structure connects the filter receiving cavity with the laundry treatment agent outlet.
The laundry treatment agent containing device according to claim 1, wherein the first filter structure includes a plurality of first filter ports formed on the filter member, and the second filter structure includes a plurality of first filter ports formed on the filter member. There are a plurality of second filter ports on the filter member, and the opening size of the second filter port is smaller than the opening size of the first filter port.
The laundry treatment agent containing device according to claim 2, wherein the filter member comprises a first part, a second part, and a third part connecting the first part and the second part, the first part , The second part and the third part jointly form the filtering accommodating cavity, the first part is detachably connected to the laundry treatment agent inlet, and the second part is detachable from the laundry treatment agent outlet Type connection, the plurality of first filter ports are all provided on the third part, and the plurality of second filter ports are all provided on the second part.
The laundry treatment agent containing device according to claim 3, wherein the first part is plug-connected with the laundry treatment agent inlet.
The laundry treatment agent accommodating device according to claim 4, wherein the outer side of the first part is provided with a first resisting structure that cooperates with the outer edge of the laundry treatment agent inlet, and the first resisting structure is provided In order to be able to keep the first part and the laundry treatment agent inlet in an engaged state.
The laundry treatment agent containing device according to claim 3, wherein the second part is plug-connected with the laundry treatment agent outlet.
The laundry treatment agent containing device according to claim 6, wherein the outer side of the third part is provided with a second resisting structure that cooperates with the inner edge of the clothing treatment agent outlet, and the second resisting structure It is configured to be able to maintain the inserted state of the second part and the laundry treatment agent outlet.
The laundry treatment agent containing device according to claim 6, wherein the inner edge of the laundry treatment agent outlet is arranged obliquely.
The laundry treatment agent accommodating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the laundry treatment agent accommodating box comprises a box cover and a box seat that are hermetically connected to each other, the box cover and the box seat The laundry treatment agent accommodating cavity is formed together, the laundry treatment agent inlet is arranged at the top of the box cover, and the laundry treatment agent outlet is arranged at the bottom of the box seat.
A clothing treatment equipment, characterized in that the clothing treatment equipment comprises the clothing treatment agent containing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.