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WO2022070754A1
WO2022070754A1 PCT/JP2021/032347 JP2021032347W WO2022070754A1 WO 2022070754 A1 WO2022070754 A1 WO 2022070754A1 JP 2021032347 W JP2021032347 W JP 2021032347W WO 2022070754 A1 WO2022070754 A1 WO 2022070754A1
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尚希 川瀬
裕 曵野
徹 小立
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パナソニックＩｐマネジメント株式会社
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Priority to CN202180065884.7A priority patent/CN116194631A/zh
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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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  • This disclosure relates to a washing machine.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a washing machine including a washing treatment liquid charging device that automatically charges an appropriate amount of the washing treatment liquid.
  • the washing machine in Patent Document 1 includes a washing treatment liquid charging device, a tank for accommodating a plurality of washing treatment liquids, and a case for storing the tanks. On the other hand, it has a structure that can be removed and attached.
  • the present disclosure provides a washing machine that facilitates replenishment of a liquid agent in a liquid agent tank for storing the liquid agent and suppresses the surroundings of the liquid agent tank from becoming dirty.
  • the washing machine in the present disclosure includes a washing tub, a liquid agent tank, an automatic liquid agent charging device, and a liquid agent tank accommodating unit.
  • the washing tub houses the laundry.
  • the liquid agent tank stores liquid and has an opening on the upper surface in the installed state.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device charges the liquid stored in the liquid agent tank into the washing tub.
  • the liquid agent tank accommodating portion stores the liquid agent tank and connects the liquid agent tank and the liquid agent automatic charging device.
  • the liquid agent tank is configured to be removable from the liquid agent automatic charging device, and is locked to the liquid agent tank accommodating portion at the first position where the opening is opened to the outside.
  • the washing machine in the present disclosure makes it easy to replenish the liquid agent in the liquid agent tank that stores the liquid agent, and can prevent the surroundings of the liquid agent tank from becoming dirty.
  • FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the washing machine according to the first embodiment with the lid closed.
  • FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the washing machine according to the first embodiment with the lid open.
  • FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the first embodiment, in a state where the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are pulled out.
  • FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its periphery according to the first embodiment, excluding the flow path lid portion.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the first embodiment, in which the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are removed and the flow path lid is removed. be.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the first embodiment, in which the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are pulled out and the flow path lid is removed.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 14 is a DD cross-sectional view of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 15 is an external front view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine according to the first embodiment, in a state where the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are removed.
  • FIG. 16 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the detergent tank of the washing machine according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 17A is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its periphery according to the first embodiment, in which the detergent tank is housed and the flow path lid is removed.
  • FIG. 17B is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its periphery according to the first embodiment, in which the detergent tank is pulled out and the flow path lid is removed.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG showing the water supply unit shown in FIG. 17A and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line KK of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 17B and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line HH of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 17A and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 21 is a JJ cross-sectional view of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 17B and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 22 is a top view showing the configuration of the lower part of the flow path of the washing machine according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 23 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the washing machine according to the second embodiment with the lid closed.
  • FIG. 24 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the washing machine according to the second embodiment with the lid open.
  • FIG. 25 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the second embodiment, in a state where the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are pulled out.
  • FIG. 26 is a rear view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 28 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its periphery according to the second embodiment, excluding the flow path lid portion.
  • FIG. 29 is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its periphery according to the second embodiment, in which the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are removed and the flow path lid is removed.
  • FIG. 30 is a QQ cross-sectional view of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 31 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings according to the second embodiment, in which the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are pulled out and the flow path lid is removed.
  • FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line MM of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line NN of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 35 is a sectional view taken along line LL of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line OO of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 37 is an external front view showing the configuration of the water supply unit of the washing machine according to the second embodiment, in a state where the detergent case, the detergent tank and the softener tank are removed.
  • FIG. 38 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the detergent tank of the washing machine according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 39A is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings in the second embodiment, excluding the flow path lid portion in the state where the detergent tank is housed.
  • FIG. 39B is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit of the washing machine and its surroundings in the second embodiment, excluding the flow path lid portion in the state where the detergent tank is pulled out.
  • FIG. 40 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line RR of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 39A and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 41 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line UU of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 39B and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line SS of the water supply unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 43 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line TT of the water supply unit shown in FIG. 39B and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 44 is a top view showing the configuration of the lower part of the flow path of the washing machine according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the washing machine 100 according to the first embodiment, in a state where the lid 700 is closed, and FIG. 2 is a state in which the lid 700 is open, showing the configuration of the washing machine 100. It is an external perspective view of.
  • the vertical direction in the state where the washing machine 100 is installed may be described as the vertical direction.
  • the side where the operation unit 800 of the washing machine 100 in FIGS. 1 and 2 exists may be described as the back, and the opposite side may be described as the front.
  • the user generally stands on the front side of the washing machine 100, puts laundry such as clothes into the washing machine 100, and performs various operations for operating the washing machine 100.
  • the laundry in the present disclosure is not limited to clothing, but refers to cloth or leather products such as bedding, curtains, rugs, shoes, and other items that can be washed in various known washing machines.
  • the washing machine 100 includes a housing 600, a lid 700, and an operation unit 800, and can load laundry from above the housing 600 into the inside in an installed state. It is a so-called vertical washing machine.
  • the housing 600 includes a lower housing 610 and an upper housing 620.
  • the washing tub 500 is housed in the lower housing 610.
  • the washing tub 500 is formed in a cylindrical body (that is, a bottomed cylindrical shape) that opens upward, and performs a washing operation for accommodating and washing laundry.
  • the washing operation may be an operation performed by the washing tubs of various known washing machines.
  • the principle of the first embodiment is not limited to the specific washing operation performed by the washing tub 500.
  • the upper housing 620 is arranged above the lower housing 610, and the upper housing 620 is formed with a laundry input port 621 communicating with the washing tub 500.
  • the lid body 700 is attached to the rear portion of the upper housing 620 and covers the input port 621 so as to be openable and closable. When the user rotates the lid 700 upward, the washing tub 500 is exposed through the input port 621. The user can put the laundry into the washing tub 500 from the throwing port 621.
  • the operation unit 800 is arranged at the rear part of the upper housing 620 and behind the input port 621.
  • the user can operate the operation unit 800 and set various operations of the washing tub 500.
  • the washing machine 100 is provided with a control device (not shown) in the housing 600, and in addition to controlling the water supply valve 310 and the three-way valve 380 according to the operation of the operation unit 800 by the user, the washing machine 100 as a whole Control the operation.
  • the control device has a computer system having a processor and a memory. Then, the processor executes a program stored in the memory, so that the computer system functions as a control device.
  • the program executed by the processor is assumed to be recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system here, but may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or a telecommunications line such as the Internet. May be provided through.
  • a water supply port 200 is provided at the rear of the operation unit 800, and a water supply hose 210 is connected to the water supply port 200 so as to introduce tap water from a tap.
  • the detergent tank 450, the softener tank 460, and the detergent case 400 are arranged so that the front surfaces of the detergent tank 450, the softener tank 460, and the detergent case 400 are flush with each other while being housed in the water supply unit 300.
  • FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings, with the detergent case 400, the detergent tank 450, and the softener tank 460 pulled out.
  • the detergent tank 450 and the softener tank 460 are configured to be able to store an amount of liquid that can be operated multiple times.
  • the detergent tank 450 stores the liquid detergent
  • the softener tank 460 stores the softener.
  • the detergent tank 450 is formed with a detergent tank charging section 451 for injecting the liquid detergent to be stored
  • the softener tank 460 is formed with a softener tank charging section 461 for injecting the softener to be stored.
  • the upper surface of the detergent tank charging section 451 and the softener tank charging section 461 is open so that a liquid can be injected.
  • the detergent tank 450 is provided with a detergent tank remaining amount scale 450a
  • the softener tank 460 is provided with a softener tank remaining amount scale 460a.
  • the detergent tank remaining amount scale 450a and the softener tank remaining amount scale 460a are each made of a transparent material, and the user can visually confirm the remaining amount of the liquid.
  • the detergent case 400 is used for the user to put in an amount of agent required for one operation.
  • the detergent case 400 is provided with a powder detergent manual charging unit 410 for charging powder detergent, a liquid detergent manual charging unit 420 for charging liquid detergent, and a softener manual charging unit 430 for charging softener. ing.
  • the lid 700 is partially transparent. As a result, the user can visually recognize the detergent tank remaining amount scale 450a and the softener tank remaining amount scale 460a even when the lid 700 is closed, and the liquid stored in the detergent tank 450 and the softener tank 460. You can check the remaining amount.
  • FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configurations of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings.
  • the water supply unit 300 mainly includes a box-shaped water supply unit housing portion 320, a flow path lid portion 340 covering the upper surface of the water supply unit housing portion 320, and a water supply unit housing. It is composed of a flow path lower portion 370 attached to the lower bottom portion of the portion 320.
  • a water supply valve 310 that allows water introduced from the water supply port 200 to pass open and close is attached to the left portion of the water supply unit housing portion 320 when viewed from the back surface. With the water supply valve 310 open, the water introduced from the water supply valve 310 is introduced into the water supply unit housing portion 320.
  • a bus pump 314 that sucks water from the outside of the washing machine 100 via a hose (not shown) is arranged in the center of the back surface of the water supply unit housing portion 320.
  • the bus pump 314 is fixed to the flow path lid portion 340 with a screw, and is directly connected to the first water conveyance path 321 described later via the bus pump water injection port 333.
  • the bus pump 314 can start the suction and discharge operations by supplying water from the first water supply path 321.
  • the water supply unit housing portion 320 is formed in a box shape that opens forward.
  • the water supply unit housing portion 320 includes a detergent tank accommodating portion 360, a softener tank accommodating portion 365, and a detergent case accommodating portion 350 as an internal space.
  • the detergent tank accommodating unit 360 houses the detergent tank 450, the softener tank accommodating unit 365 stores the softener tank 460, and the detergent case accommodating unit 350 stores the detergent case 400 independently.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 includes a detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 361 described later and a stopper 368 described later.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 365 are formed in a box shape that opens toward the inlet 621, the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 is a detergent tank 450, and the softener tank accommodating portion 365 is a softener tank 460. Any shape may be used as long as each can be stored.
  • the shapes of the water supply unit housing portion 320, the detergent tank accommodating portion 360, and the softener tank accommodating portion 365 are not limited to a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cube, and the cross section is rounded to be a substantially polygonal shape, a circle, or an ellipse. It may have a tinged shape.
  • the detergent case flow path portion 330 is arranged as the upper surface of the detergent case accommodating portion 350, and the detergent case flow path portion 330 is formed with a first water guide path 321 and a second water guide path 322, which will be described later.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is attached to the right side of the water supply unit housing portion 320 when viewed from the back surface.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 will be described later.
  • the water supply valve 310 includes three on-off valves of a first water bottle 311 and a second water bottle 312 and a third water bottle 313 so that each on-off valve can be opened and closed independently. It is configured in.
  • FIG. 6 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings, excluding the flow path lid portion 340.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 340 with the detergent case 400, the detergent tank 450, and the softener tank 460 removed.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 9 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 340 in a state where the detergent case 400, the detergent tank 450, and the softener tank 460 are pulled out.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • the water supply unit housing portion 320 is formed with a water supply path through which water introduced from the water supply valve 310 flows, and the water supply valve 310 and the water supply path are directly connected to each other. ..
  • the headrace path is branched and formed so as to communicate independently with the first headrace 311 and the second headrace 312 and the third headrace 313.
  • the flow path communicating with the first water bottle 311 is the first water transmission path 321
  • the flow path communicating with the second water bottle 312 is the second water transmission path 322
  • the flow path communicating with the third water bottle 313 is the third water transmission path 323. Is defined as.
  • a powder detergent manual charging unit 410 As described above, inside the detergent case 400, a powder detergent manual charging unit 410, a liquid detergent manual charging unit 420, and a softener manual charging unit 430 are provided so that the user can charge the respective agents. ing.
  • the first water conveyance path 321 is formed to communicate vertically above the powder detergent manual charging section 410 with a powder detergent water injection port 331 formed to communicate vertically above the liquid detergent manual loading section 420.
  • a water injection port 332 for liquid detergent is provided.
  • the second water conveyance path 322 is provided with a softener water injection port 334 formed so as to communicate the upper and lower parts above the softener manual charging unit 430.
  • the powder detergent manual charging unit 410, the liquid detergent manual charging unit 420, and the softener manual charging unit 430 are each provided with a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the liquid accumulated inside.
  • the liquid discharged from the discharge port falls to the lower part of the flow path 370.
  • the lower part of the flow path 370 is configured as a discharge unit, and discharges the liquid to the washing tub 500.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings
  • 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 7 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 15 is an external front view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 300 with the detergent case 400, the detergent tank 450, and the softener tank 460 removed.
  • the third water supply path 323 is formed along the back surface of the water supply unit housing portion 320 in a substantially horizontal direction, and is formed on the back surface side of the cleaning path water supply port 324. Open to.
  • the cleaning path water guide port 324 is connected to the path 325 in the automatic charging device, which will be described later, and communicates the third water guiding path 323 with the liquid agent automatic charging device 301.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is arranged on the back side of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 365.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is connected to the detergent tank 450 and the softener tank 460 accommodated in the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 365, respectively. That is, the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 accommodates the detergent tank 450 and connects the detergent tank 450 and the liquid agent automatic charging device 301, and the softener tank accommodating portion 365 accommodates the softener tank 460 and the softener tank 460. And the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 are connected.
  • a detergent tank insertion port 302 is provided on the back side of the detergent tank 450, and a detergent tank check valve that is opened by being pushed into the inside of the detergent tank insertion port 302 is provided.
  • a valve 302a (see FIG. 20) is provided.
  • a softener tank insertion port 303 and a softener tank check valve (not shown) that is opened by being pushed in are provided.
  • the detergent tank 450 while the detergent tank 450 is attached to the detergent tank accommodating portion 360, the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452, which will be described later, is inserted into the detergent tank insertion port 302, and the detergent tank check valve 302a is opened to allow liquid detergent to flow.
  • the softener automatic charging insertion port 462 which will be described later, is inserted into the softener tank insertion port 303 in a state of being attached to the softener tank accommodating portion 365, and the softener tank check valve is inserted. Is open so that the softener can be supplied.
  • a detergent automatic charging connection portion 360a and a softener automatic charging connecting portion 365a are provided, respectively.
  • the detergent automatic charging connection unit 360a and the softener automatic charging connection unit 365a are configured to surround the detergent automatic charging port 452 and the softener automatic charging port 462 of the liquid agent automatic charging device 301.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 includes a detergent automatic charging port 452, a softener automatic charging port 462, a three-way valve 380, a pump unit 390, and a path 325 in the automatic charging device.
  • the three-way valve 380 switches the path of liquid detergent, fabric softener and water.
  • the pump unit 390 sucks and discharges the liquid.
  • the path 325 in the automatic charging device connects the three-way valve 380 and the pump unit 390.
  • the detergent tank accommodating unit 360 and the softener tank accommodating unit 365 are not included in the configuration of the liquid agent automatic charging device 301, but may be included in the configuration of the liquid agent automatic charging device 301. good.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is formed in a box shape that opens toward the charging port 621, and has an automatic detergent charging port 452 and a softener automatic charging port 462, a detergent tank accommodating portion 360, and a softener tank. It may have an accommodating portion 365.
  • the shape of the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 having the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 365 may be any shape as long as it is formed in a box shape to accommodate the detergent tank 450 and the softener tank 460.
  • the shape of the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is not limited to a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cube, and may be a rounded shape such that the cross section is a substantially polygonal shape, a circle, or an ellipse.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 may be configured to have at least one of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 365.
  • the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452 and the softener automatic charging insertion port 462 are formed so as to project forward.
  • the detergent tank 450 and the softener tank 460 are housed in the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 365, respectively. 462 is connected to the softener tank 460, respectively.
  • the three-way valve 380 includes a detergent three-way valve 381 and a softener three-way valve 382, which are configured to be independently openable and closable.
  • the detergent three-way valve 381 is arranged so as to communicate with the cleaning path water guide port 324, the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452, and the softener three-way valve 382.
  • the softener three-way valve 382 is arranged so as to communicate with the detergent three-way valve 381, the softener automatic charging insertion port 462, and the path 325 in the automatic charging device. As shown in FIG. 13, the downstream side of the three-way valve 380 is connected to the pump unit 390 via the path 325 in the automatic charging device.
  • the three-way valve 380 is connected to the path 325 in the automatic charging device, the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452, the softener automatic charging insertion port 462, and the pump unit 390.
  • the washing machine 100 can control the flow of the detergent, the softener and the water by opening and closing the detergent three-way valve 381 and the softener three-way valve 382.
  • the pump unit 390 includes a flow path 391 in the pump, a cylinder 397, and a piston 395.
  • the in-pump flow path 391 is provided between the pump unit inlet 392a and the pump unit outlet 392b.
  • the cylinder 397 is provided in the middle of the flow path 391 in the pump.
  • the piston 395 moves up and down by the rotational driving force of a motor (not shown).
  • the pump unit inlet 392a is provided with an inlet check valve 393, and the pump unit outlet 392b is provided with an outlet check valve 394.
  • the inlet check valve 393 is configured to open by the negative pressure operation of the piston 395, and the outlet check valve 394 is configured to open by the positive pressure operation of the piston 395.
  • the path 325 in the automatic charging device is connected to the lower part 370 of the flow path via the cleaning path outlet 326 downstream of the pump unit 390.
  • the detergent tank 450 will be described as an example of the liquid agent tank.
  • the softener tank 460 has the same configuration as the detergent tank 450.
  • FIG. 16 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the detergent tank 450.
  • the detergent tank 450 includes a box-shaped detergent tank housing 456 and a detergent tank charging section 451 provided on the upper part of the detergent tank housing 456.
  • the detergent tank charging portion 451 has a substantially central opening, and a charging inclined portion 464 is provided at the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion.
  • the charging inclined portion 464 is formed so as to be inclined downward toward the opening of the detergent tank charging portion 451 and guides the liquid to the detergent tank charging portion 451 and causes the liquid to flow down into the detergent tank housing 456.
  • FIG. 17A is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 340 in a state where the detergent tank 450 is housed.
  • FIG. 17B is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 340 in a state where the detergent tank 450 is pulled out.
  • 18 is a GG cross-sectional view of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 17A and its surroundings
  • FIG. 19 is a KK cross-sectional view of the water supply unit 300 and its surroundings shown in FIG. 17B.
  • 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line HH of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 17A and its surroundings
  • FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line JJ of the water supply unit 300 shown in FIG. 17B and its surroundings.
  • a lock lever 454 is provided at the bottom of the detergent tank housing 456.
  • the lock lever 454 engages with the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 361 provided on the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 in a state where the detergent tank 450 is accommodating in the detergent tank accommodating portion 360.
  • a lock lever gripping portion 454a is provided at the front end of the lock lever 454.
  • the lock lever grip portion 454a is arranged in the vicinity of the detergent tank housing grip portion 456a formed by extending the lower part of the front surface of the detergent tank housing 456.
  • a filter 470 for filtering the liquid is provided inside the detergent tank housing 456 on the back side.
  • the filter 470 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape so as to abut on the inner side wall of the detergent tank housing 456, and is provided so as to incline downward from the back surface to the front.
  • a spring mechanism 455 is provided at a substantially central position at the lower part of the back surface of the detergent tank housing 456.
  • the spring mechanism 455 includes a spring 455a disposed below the filter 470.
  • the spring 455a urges the detergent tank housing 456 forward.
  • Behind the spring mechanism 455, a detergent tank accommodating portion contact surface 362 is provided.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion contact surface 362 comes into contact with the spring mechanism 455, and the spring 455a is stopped in a contracted state.
  • the detergent tank insertion port 302 is arranged on the side of the spring mechanism 455.
  • the upper surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 is composed of a flow path lid portion 340.
  • the flow path lid portion 340 covers the upper part of the detergent tank charging portion 451 and has a role as a lid for suppressing foreign matter from entering from the detergent tank charging portion 451.
  • a stopper 368 is provided on the front portion of the inner upper surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360.
  • the stopper 368 is configured to be engageable with the tank protrusion 457 provided on the upper surface of the detergent tank 450.
  • a drop port 364 that communicates with the lower part of the flow path 370 is formed on the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360.
  • the drop port 364 is arranged at a position below the detergent tank insertion port 302 with the detergent tank 450 housed in the detergent tank accommodating portion 360.
  • a storage unit 363 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank storage unit 360.
  • the storage portion 363 is a recess capable of storing liquid, and is configured as a gap that separates the bottom surface of the detergent tank 450 and the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank storage portion 360.
  • FIG. 22 is a top view showing the configuration of the lower flow path 370.
  • the lower flow path 370 includes a first lower flow path path 372, a cleaning path 319, a second lower flow path lower path 373, and a lower flow path discharge port 371.
  • the first flow path lower path 372 communicates with the wash path outlet 326.
  • the cleaning path 319 is provided below the drop port 364.
  • the second flow path lower path 373 passes the liquid discharged from the detergent case 400.
  • the cleaning path 319 is provided with a cleaning path inlet 318 for introducing the liquid from the first flow path lower path 372 and a cleaning path outlet 374 for discharging the liquid to the first flow path lower path 372.
  • the cleaning path inlet 318 is provided at a position upstream of the drop point of the liquid falling from the drop port 364, and the cleaning path outlet 374 is provided at a position downstream of the drop point of the liquid falling from the drop port 364. Since the cleaning path inlet 318 is configured to be smaller than the flow path cross-sectional area of the first flow path lower path 372, the amount of water passing through the cleaning path 319 is relatively small. As a result, the washing machine 100 can prevent the water passing through the washing path 319 from overflowing upward from the drop port 364 and entering the detergent tank accommodating portion 360.
  • the first flow path lower path 372 communicates with the second flow path lower path 373 at the confluence portion 375.
  • the flow path lower discharge port 371 is provided downstream of the confluence portion 375, and is formed by opening downward to allow the liquid to drop into the washing tub 500.
  • the position of the detergent tank 450 when the stopper 368 and the tank convex portion 457, which is an example of the first engaging portion in the present disclosure, are engaged with each other is set to the position P (states of FIGS. 17B and 19) (the present). It is an example of the first position in the disclosure). That is, the position P is a position where the detergent tank charging portion 451 which is an example of the opening in the present disclosure is opened to the outside.
  • the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452 is inserted into the detergent tank insertion port 302 at the position where the detergent tank 450 is housed in the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 (an example of the second position in the present disclosure). Further, at this position, the detergent tank 450 is fixed to the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 by engaging the lock lever 454, which is an example of the second engaging portion in the present disclosure, and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 361. Has been done. That is, the detergent tank 450 communicates with the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 at the second position and engages with the detergent tank accommodating portion 360. In other words, the detergent tank 450 engages with the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 in a state of being connected to the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452.
  • the spring mechanism 455 has an elastic force for urging the detergent tank 450 toward the front surface side, but is stationary when the lock lever 454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 361 are engaged.
  • the detergent tank 450 that has reached the position P is locked to the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 by the contact between the stopper 368 and the tank convex portion 457. As a result, the stopper 368 suppresses the detergent tank 450 from falling into the washing tub 500.
  • the detergent tank 450 When the detergent tank 450 is located at position P, the detergent tank 450 protrudes from the plane on which the front surface of the softener tank 460 and the detergent case 400 in the stored state is located, and the detergent tank input portion 451 and the detergent tank housing 456 The tank side surface 459 is exposed to the outside. Since the detergent tank charging unit 451 is not provided with a dedicated lid for covering the detergent tank charging unit 451, the user can pull out the detergent tank 450 and immediately charge the detergent. Since the detergent tank housing 456 is made of a transparent material, the user can visually recognize the liquid level of the detergent inside from the tank side surface 459 of the exposed detergent tank housing 456.
  • the entire detergent tank housing 456 is made of a transparent material, but a part of the detergent tank housing 456, for example, at least the detergent tank remaining amount scale 450a and the tank side surface 459. May be composed of a transparent material.
  • the user puts the detergent in a commercially available container into the detergent tank charging section 451 along the charging inclined portion 464. If the user is short, the detergent may overflow to the front, back, left and right of the detergent tank charging section 451. Since the detergent tank charging portion 451 according to the first embodiment is covered on all four sides of the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion by the charging inclined portion 464, it is possible to prevent the user from overflowing the detergent. Further, in the input inclined portion 464 in the first embodiment, the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion are inclined downward toward the opening at the substantially center. As a result, the charging inclined portion 464 guides the injected detergent to the opening of the detergent tank charging portion 451 in any of the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 in the first embodiment includes a drop port 364 and a storage portion 363.
  • the detergent that has flowed back from the detergent tank insertion port 302 is stored in the storage unit 363, so that it does not adhere to the bottom surface of the detergent tank 450 and the detergent tank storage unit 360 is not contaminated.
  • the amount of the detergent stored in the storage unit 363 exceeds a predetermined amount, the detergent is discharged downward from the drop port 364 and drops into the cleaning path 319 formed in the lower part 370 of the flow path.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 452 when pulled out from the detergent tank insertion port 302, the detergent remains on the detergent automatic charging port 452 side as well.
  • the residual liquid agent passes through the drop port 364 and reaches the cleaning path 319 formed in the lower part of the flow path 370.
  • the detergent that has reached the washing path 319 is dissolved in water passing through the washing path 319, put into the washing tub 500, and used for the washing operation.
  • the flow of water in the lower part of the flow path 370 will be described later.
  • the washing machine 100 adopts a configuration in which water is supplied to the inside of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 to wash away the detergent, there is a risk that water will flow out from the opening on the front side of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360.
  • the washing machine 100 in the first embodiment is provided with the drop port 364 and the storage portion 363, so that it is not necessary to supply water to the inside of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 to wash away the detergent. That is, the washing machine 100 according to the first embodiment can prevent the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 from becoming dirty due to liquid leakage from the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452 and the detergent tank insertion port 302.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is driven, and the liquid detergent is automatically charged. Specifically, first, with the third water bottle 313 closed, the detergent three-way valve 381, which is a part of the three-way valve 380, is opened, and the path between the detergent tank 450 and the pump unit 390 communicates with each other.
  • the pump unit 390 moves the piston 395 up and down by rotating the motor, sucks an appropriate amount of liquid detergent from the pump unit inlet 392a, and discharges it from the pump unit outlet 392b.
  • route cleaning is performed to wash away the detergent in the three-way valve 380 and the pump unit 390.
  • the detergent three-way valve 381 is closed, the path between the detergent tank 450 and the pump unit 390 is cut off, and the path from the third water bottle 313 to the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is communicated.
  • the third water bottle 313 of the water supply valve 310 is opened.
  • the water introduced from the third headrace 313 passes through the third headrace path 323 and reaches the path 325 in the automatic charging device through the wash path headrace 324, and flows in the pump.
  • Road 391 is filled with water (see FIGS. 11 and 13).
  • the pump unit 390 moves the piston 395 up and down by rotating the motor, and ejects the filled water from the pump unit outlet 392b to wash away the liquid detergent and foreign matter existing in the flow path 391 in the pump.
  • the water flowing out from the path 325 in the automatic charging device flows down to the lower flow path 370 via the washing path outlet 326, and is charged into the washing tub 500 from the lower flow path 370 (see FIG. 14).
  • the washing machine 100 performs the route cleaning after the liquid detergent is charged.
  • the route cleaning the residual detergent and the softener added in the final rinsing step are suppressed from being mixed, and the precipitation of foreign substances generated when the detergent and the softener are mixed is suppressed.
  • the water that has passed through the wash path outlet 326 flows into the first flow path lower path 372.
  • a part of the water flowing into the lower path 372 of the first flow path flows into the washing path 319 from the washing path inlet 318, and the liquid detergent or the softener adhering to the washing path 319 is washed away.
  • the water that has passed through the cleaning path 319 passes through the cleaning path outlet 374 and joins the first flow path lower path 372.
  • the water that has passed through the first flow path lower path 372 merges with the second flow path lower path 373 at the merging portion 375, and is charged into the washing tub 500 from the flow path lower discharge port 371.
  • the first water bottle 311 is opened and water is supplied to the first water supply path 321 (see FIG. 8).
  • the water introduced into the first headrace path 321 passes through the powder detergent water injection port 331, the liquid detergent water injection port 332, and the bus pump water injection port 333.
  • the water that has passed through the powder detergent water injection port 331, the liquid detergent water injection port 332, and the bath pump water injection port 333 is injected into the powder detergent manual charging unit 410, the liquid detergent manual charging unit 420, and the bath pump 314. (See FIGS. 6, 9 and 15).
  • the softener three-way valve 382 which is a part of the three-way valve 380, is opened, and the path between the softener tank 460 and the pump unit 390 communicates with each other.
  • the pump unit 390 moves the piston 395 up and down by rotating the motor, sucks an appropriate amount of the softener from the pump unit inlet 392a, and discharges it from the pump unit outlet 392b.
  • the softener three-way valve 382 closes, the path between the softener tank 460 and the pump unit 390 is cut off, and the path from the third water bottle 313 to the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 communicates. After that, the third water bottle 313 is opened, and the path cleaning for washing away the detergent in the three-way valve 380 and the pump unit 390 is performed.
  • the washing machine 100 performs route cleaning even after the softener is added.
  • the residual softener and the detergent added in the next washing operation are suppressed from being mixed, and the precipitation of foreign matter generated when the detergent and the softener are mixed is suppressed.
  • the second water bottle 312 is opened and water is supplied to the second water supply path 322.
  • the water introduced into the second headrace path 322 passes through the softener water injection port 334 and is injected into the softener manual charging unit 430.
  • the water injected into the softener manual charging unit 430 flows down from the discharge port of the softener manual charging unit 430 to the lower part of the flow path 370 to dissolve the softener accumulated in the lower part of the flow path 370 and the washing tub 500. (See FIGS. 6, 9 and 15).
  • the washing machine 100 includes the washing tub 500, the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460, the liquid agent automatic charging device 301, and the detergent tank accommodating unit 360 or the softener tank accommodating unit 365. , Equipped with.
  • the washing tub 500 accommodates laundry.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is an example of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure
  • the detergent tank charging portion 451 or the softener tank charging portion 451 which is an example of the opening in the present disclosure is placed on the upper surface in the installed state for storing the liquid.
  • a section 461 is provided.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 charges the liquid stored in the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 into the washing tub 500.
  • the detergent tank accommodating unit 360 or the softener tank accommodating unit 365 is an example of the liquid agent tank accommodating unit in the present disclosure, and accommodates the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460, and automatically inputs the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 and the liquid agent. It is connected to the device 301.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is configured to be removable from the liquid agent automatic charging device 301.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is a detergent tank accommodating unit at a position P (an example of the first position in the present disclosure) in which the detergent tank charging unit 451 or the softener tank charging unit 461 is opened to the outside. It is locked to 360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 365.
  • the user can refer to the detergent tank charging unit 451 or the softener tank charging unit 461 while the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is held by the detergent tank housing unit 360 or the softener tank housing unit 365.
  • the liquid can be injected.
  • the user can easily replenish the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 with the liquid detergent or the softener.
  • the washing machine 100 can prevent the periphery of the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 from being contaminated with the liquid detergent or the softener.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is stored in the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 365 (in an example of the second position in the present disclosure). In), it may be configured as follows. That is, the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 may be configured to communicate with the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 and engage with the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 365.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 supplies the liquid detergent or the softener to the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 in a state of being stored in the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 365.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 does not supply the liquid detergent or the softener to the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 in the state of being pulled out forward.
  • the washing machine 100 can prevent the liquid stored in the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 from flowing out to the outside while the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is pulled out.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 may include a detergent automatic charging port 452 or a softener automatic charging port 462, and a flow path lower portion 370.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 452 or the softener automatic charging port 462 is an example of the connection portion in the present disclosure, and is connected to the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 and is inside the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 are communicated with each other.
  • the lower part of the flow path 370 is an example of the liquid supply path in the present disclosure, and is arranged below the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 365 to supply the liquid to the washing tub 500.
  • a drop port 364 communicating with the lower flow path 370 is provided below the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452 or the softener automatic charging insertion port 462. It may be formed.
  • the liquid detergent or fabric softener leaking from the detergent automatic charging port 452 or the softener automatic charging port 462 falls through the drop port 364 into the cleaning path 319 provided in the lower part of the flow path 370. It is put into the washing tub 500 through the washing path 319.
  • the liquid detergent or the softener leaked from the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452 or the softener automatic charging insertion port 462 adheres, and the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 365 becomes dirty. Can be suppressed.
  • a predetermined amount of liquid is stored in the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 365, and the liquid exceeding the predetermined amount is dropped into the drop port 364.
  • a reservoir 363 may be formed to drop into.
  • the storage unit 363 functions as a gap between the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 and the detergent tank accommodating unit 360 or the softener tank accommodating unit 365. Therefore, the washing machine 100 can prevent the liquid detergent or the softener from adhering to the bottom surface of the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 has a detergent tank outlet 302 or a softener connected to the detergent automatic charging port 452 or the softener automatic charging port 462.
  • the tank outlet 303 may be included.
  • the storage portion 363 is formed from the drop port 364 to the lower position of the detergent tank insertion port 302 or the softener tank insertion port 303 in a state where the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is locked at the position P. May be done.
  • the detergent tank outlet 302 or the softener tank outlet 303 is an example of the tank-side connection portion in the present disclosure.
  • the washing machine 100 can receive the liquid detergent or the softener leaked from the detergent tank insertion port 302 or the softener tank insertion port 303 at the storage unit 363 and drop it into the drop port 364.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is made of a transparent material, and in a state of being pulled out to the position P, the tank side surface 459 which is an example of the side surface in the present disclosure. May be exposed.
  • the user can visually recognize the inside of the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 from the exposed tank side surface 459 in the state where the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is pulled out.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 has a detergent tank outlet 302 or a softener tank outlet 303 and a detergent tank check valve 302a or a softener tank check. It may have a valve and.
  • the detergent tank outlet 302 or the softener tank outlet 303 is an example of the tank-side connection portion in the present disclosure.
  • the detergent tank check valve 302a or the softener tank check valve is an example of the on-off valve in the present disclosure, and is provided inside the detergent tank insertion port 302 or the softener tank insertion port 303.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is connected to the detergent tank insertion port 302 or the softener tank insertion port 303 when the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is located at the second position. It may have a 452 or an automatic softener charging port 462.
  • the detergent tank check valve 302a or the softener tank check valve has a detergent tank outlet 302 or a softener tank outlet 303 and a detergent automatic charging port 452 or a softener automatic charging port 462. It may be released in the connected state.
  • the washing machine 100 reliably supplies the detergent or the softener to the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 in a state where the detergent tank insertion port 302 or the softener tank insertion port 303 and the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 are connected. be able to.
  • the washing machine 100 in the first embodiment is a washing machine capable of putting laundry into the inside from above the housing 600 in the installed state.
  • the washing machine 100 in the first embodiment includes a lower housing 610, a washing tub 500, an upper housing 620, a detergent tank 450 or a softener tank 460, and a liquid agent automatic charging device 301.
  • the lower housing 610 constitutes the housing 600.
  • the washing tub 500 is provided inside the lower housing 610 and is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape that opens upward.
  • the upper housing 620 constitutes the housing 600, is arranged on the upper part of the lower housing 610, and forms a laundry input port 621 communicating with the washing tub 500.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 is an example of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure, and the liquid is stored inside, and the detergent tank charging section 451 or the softener tank charging section, which is an example of the opening in the present disclosure, is on the upper surface. 461 is provided.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 charges the liquid stored in the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 into the washing tub 500.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 301 is formed in a box shape that opens toward the charging port 621, and has a detergent tank accommodating portion 360 or a softener tank accommodating portion 365 and a detergent automatic charging insertion port 452 or a softener automatic charging difference. It has an inlet 462 and.
  • the detergent tank accommodating unit 360 or the softener tank accommodating unit 365 is an example of the liquid agent tank accommodating unit in the present disclosure, and houses the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 452 or the softener automatic charging port 462 is an example of the connection portion in the present disclosure, and is detachably connected to the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460.
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 includes a tank protrusion 457 and a lock lever 454.
  • the tank convex portion 457 is an example of the first engaging portion in the present disclosure, and engages with the stopper 368 at the position P where the detergent tank charging portion 451 or the softener tank charging portion 461 is opened to the outside.
  • the lock lever 454 is an example of the second engaging portion in the present disclosure, and is engaged with the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 361 in a state of being connected to the detergent automatic charging insertion port 452 or the softener automatic charging insertion port 462. It
  • the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 stands still in a state of protruding toward the charging port 621, and the detergent tank charging section 451 or the softener tank loading section 461 is exposed to the outside.
  • the user can easily inject the liquid detergent or the softener from the front, the right side, or the left side of the detergent tank charging unit 451 or the softener tank charging unit 461.
  • the washing machine 100 can prevent the periphery of the detergent tank 450 or the softener tank 460 from being contaminated with the liquid detergent or the softener.
  • the washing machine 100 includes a detergent tank 450 or a softener tank 460 as an example of the liquid agent tank of the washing machine in the present disclosure.
  • a configuration including both a detergent tank 450 and a fabric softener tank 460 is also included as an example of the configuration of the washing machine in the present disclosure.
  • This also applies to the following configurations. That is, the same applies to the detergent tank accommodating unit 360 or the softener tank accommodating unit 365 as an example of the liquid agent tank accommodating unit in the present disclosure, and the detergent tank charging unit 451 or the softener tank charging unit 461 as an example of the opening in the present disclosure. Is.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 452 or the softener automatic charging port 462 as an example of the connection portion in the present disclosure
  • the detergent tank insertion port 302 or the softener tank difference as an example of the tank side connection portion in the present disclosure.
  • the washing machine 100 which is a vertical washing machine, has been described as an example of the washing machine in the present disclosure.
  • the washing machine in the present disclosure is not limited to the vertical type washing machine, and may be a drum type washing machine or a two-tank type washing machine.
  • the drop port 364 that opens downward has been described as an example of the drop port in the present disclosure that suppresses the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure from being contaminated by the liquid leakage at the connection portion in the present disclosure.
  • the drop port in the present disclosure is not limited to the drop port 364 that opens downward, as it may be provided with a means for discharging the leaked liquid agent to the outside.
  • the drop port in the present disclosure may be a groove provided below the connection portion in the present disclosure. The groove may be configured to communicate with the liquid supply path in the present disclosure on the downstream side and supply water to the inside of the groove. As a result, the liquid that has fallen downward due to the liquid leakage is discharged to the liquid supply path in the present disclosure by the flowing water flowing inside the groove, and is charged into the washing tub in the present disclosure.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a washing machine including a washing treatment liquid charging device that automatically charges an appropriate amount of the washing treatment liquid.
  • the washing machine in Patent Document 1 includes a washing treatment liquid charging device, a tank for accommodating a plurality of washing treatment liquids, and a case for storing the tanks. On the other hand, it has a structure that can be removed and attached.
  • the present disclosure provides a washing machine that can reliably mount a liquid agent tank on an automatic liquid agent charging device.
  • the washing machine in the present disclosure has a washing tub for accommodating laundry, a liquid agent tank for storing liquid, a liquid agent tank accommodating portion formed in a box shape for accommodating the liquid agent tank, and a liquid agent tank for washing the liquid stored in the liquid agent tank. It is equipped with an automatic liquid charge charging device for charging the liquid into the tank.
  • the liquid agent tank is connected to the liquid agent automatic charging device at the second position housed in the liquid agent tank accommodating portion, is fixed to the liquid agent tank accommodating portion by the lock portion, and is fixed by the lock portion in the second position. At the first position in front of the position of, the liquid agent tank accommodating portion is locked.
  • the washing machine in the present disclosure can connect the liquid agent automatic charging device and the liquid agent tank with high reliability.
  • washing machine 1100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 44.
  • FIG. 23 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the washing machine 1100 according to the second embodiment with the lid 1700 closed, and FIG. 24 shows the configuration of the washing machine 1100 with the lid 1700 open. It is an external perspective view of.
  • the vertical direction in the state where the washing machine 1100 is installed may be described as the vertical direction.
  • the side where the operation unit 1800 of the washing machine 1100 in FIGS. 23 and 24 exists may be described as the back, and the opposite side may be described as the front.
  • the user generally stands on the front side of the washing machine 1100, puts laundry such as clothes into the washing machine 1100, and performs various operations for operating the washing machine 1100.
  • the laundry in the present disclosure is not limited to clothing, but refers to cloth or leather products such as bedding, curtains, rugs, shoes, and other items that can be washed in various known washing machines.
  • the washing machine 1100 includes a housing 1600, a lid 1700, and an operation unit 1800, and can load laundry from above the housing 1600 into the inside in an installed state. It is a so-called vertical washing machine.
  • the housing 1600 includes a lower housing 1610 and an upper housing 1620.
  • the washing tub 1500 is housed in the lower housing 1610.
  • the washing tub 1500 is formed in a cylindrical body (that is, a bottomed cylindrical shape) that opens upward, and performs a washing operation for accommodating and washing laundry.
  • the washing operation may be an operation performed by the washing tubs of various known washing machines.
  • the principle of the second embodiment is not limited to the specific washing operation performed by the washing tub 1500.
  • the upper housing 1620 is arranged above the lower housing 1610, and the upper housing 1620 is formed with a laundry input port 1621 that communicates with the washing tub 1500.
  • the lid 1700 is attached to the rear portion of the upper housing 1620 and covers the input port 1621 so as to be openable and closable. When the user rotates the lid 1700 upward, the washing tub 1500 is exposed through the charging port 1621. The user can load the laundry into the washing tub 1500 from the loading port 1621.
  • the operation unit 1800 is arranged at the rear part of the upper housing 1620 and behind the input port 1621.
  • the user can operate the operation unit 1800 and set various operations of the washing tub 1500.
  • the washing machine 1100 is provided with a control device (not shown) in the housing 1600, and in addition to controlling the water supply valve 1310 and the three-way valve 1380 according to the operation of the operation unit 1800 by the user, the washing machine 1100 as a whole Control the operation.
  • the control device has a computer system having a processor and a memory. Then, the processor executes a program stored in the memory, so that the computer system functions as a control device.
  • the program executed by the processor is assumed to be recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system here, but may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or a telecommunications line such as the Internet. May be provided through.
  • a water supply port 1200 is provided at the rear of the operation unit 1800, and a water supply hose 1210 is connected to the water supply port 1200 so as to introduce tap water from a tap.
  • the detergent tank 1450, the softener tank 1460, and the detergent case 1400 are arranged so that the front surfaces of the detergent tank 1450, the softener tank 1460, and the detergent case 1400 are flush with each other while being housed in the water supply unit 1300.
  • FIG. 25 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings, with the detergent case 1400, the detergent tank 1450, and the softener tank 1460 pulled out.
  • the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460 are configured to be able to store an amount of liquid that can be operated multiple times.
  • the detergent tank 1450 stores the liquid detergent
  • the softener tank 1460 stores the softener.
  • the detergent tank 1450 is formed with a detergent tank charging unit 1451 for injecting the liquid detergent to be stored
  • the softener tank 1460 is formed with a softener tank charging unit 1461 for injecting the softener to be stored.
  • the upper surface of the detergent tank charging section 1451 and the softener tank charging section 1461 is open so that a liquid can be injected.
  • the detergent tank 1450 is provided with a detergent tank remaining amount scale 1450a
  • the softener tank 1460 is provided with a softener tank remaining amount scale 1460a.
  • the detergent tank remaining amount scale 1450a and the softener tank remaining amount scale 1460a are each made of a transparent material, and the user can visually confirm the remaining amount of the liquid.
  • the detergent case 1400 is used for the user to put in the amount of agent required for one operation.
  • the detergent case 1400 is provided with a powder detergent manual charging unit 1410 for charging powder detergent, a liquid detergent manual charging unit 1420 for charging liquid detergent, and a softener manual charging unit 1430 for charging softener. ing.
  • Part of the lid 1700 is transparent. As a result, the user can visually recognize the detergent tank remaining amount scale 1450a and the softener tank remaining amount scale 1460a even when the lid 1700 is closed, and the liquid stored in the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460. You can check the remaining amount.
  • FIG. 26 is a rear view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings
  • FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view showing the configurations of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings.
  • the water supply unit 1300 is composed of a water supply unit housing portion 1320, a flow path lid portion 1340, and a flow path lower portion 1370.
  • the water supply unit housing portion 1320 is mainly formed in a box shape.
  • the flow path lid portion 1340 covers the upper surface of the water supply unit housing portion 1320.
  • the lower flow path 1370 is attached to the lower bottom portion of the water supply unit housing portion 1320.
  • a water supply valve 1310 is attached to the left side of the water supply unit housing portion 1320 when viewed from the back surface to allow water introduced from the water supply port 1200 to pass open and close. With the water supply valve 1310 open, the water introduced from the water supply valve 1310 is introduced into the water supply unit housing portion 1320.
  • a bus pump 1314 that sucks water from the outside of the washing machine 1100 via a hose (not shown) is arranged in the center of the back surface of the water supply unit housing 1320.
  • the bus pump 1314 is fixed to the flow path lid portion 1340 with a screw, and is directly connected to the first water conveyance path 1321 described later via the bus pump water injection port 1333.
  • the bus pump 1314 can start the suction and discharge operations by supplying water from the first water supply path 1321.
  • the water supply unit housing portion 1320 is formed in a box shape that opens forward.
  • the water supply unit housing portion 1320 includes a detergent tank accommodating portion 1360, a softener tank accommodating portion 1365, and a detergent case accommodating portion 1350 as an internal space.
  • the detergent tank accommodating unit 1360 houses the detergent tank 1450, the softener tank accommodating unit 1365 stores the softener tank 1460, and the detergent case accommodating unit 1350 stores the detergent case 1400 independently.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 includes a detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 described later and a stopper 1368 described later.
  • the detergent tank 1450 also includes a lock lever 1454, which will be described later.
  • the shape of the water supply unit housing portion 1320 shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 is an example, and if it is formed in a box shape to accommodate the detergent tank 1450, the softener tank 1460, and the detergent case 1400, any of them. It may be in the shape of. Further, the shapes of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 are also examples. The detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 are formed in a box shape that opens toward the charging port 1621. The detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 may have any shape as long as it can accommodate the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 may accommodate the softener tank 1460.
  • the shapes of the water supply unit housing portion 1320, the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360, and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 are not limited to a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cube, and the cross section is rounded to be a substantially polygonal shape, a circle, or an ellipse. It may have a tinged shape.
  • the detergent case flow path portion 1330 is arranged as the upper surface of the detergent case accommodating portion 1350, and the detergent case flow path portion 1330 is formed with a first water guide path 1321 and a second water guide path 1322, which will be described later.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is attached to the right side of the water supply unit housing portion 1320 when viewed from the back surface.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 will be described later.
  • the water supply valve 1310 includes three on-off valves of a first headrace 1311, a second headrace 1312, and a third headrace 1313 so that each on-off valve can be opened and closed independently. It is configured in.
  • FIG. 28 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings, excluding the flow path lid portion 1340.
  • FIG. 29 is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 1340 with the detergent case 1400, the detergent tank 1450, and the softener tank 1460 removed.
  • FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 31 is a top view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 1340 in a state where the detergent case 1400, the detergent tank 1450, and the softener tank 1460 are pulled out.
  • FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • a water supply path through which water introduced from the water supply valve 1310 flows is formed in the water supply unit housing portion 1320, and the water supply valve 1310 and the water supply path are directly connected to each other. ..
  • the headrace path is branched and formed so as to communicate independently with the first headrace 1311, the second headrace 1312, and the third water bottle 1313, respectively.
  • the flow path communicating with the first headrace 1311 is the first headrace path 1321
  • the flow path communicating with the second headrace 1312 is the second headrace path 1322
  • the flow path communicating with the third headrace 1313 is the third headrace path 1323. Is defined as.
  • a powder detergent manual charging unit 1410 As described above, inside the detergent case 1400, a powder detergent manual charging unit 1410, a liquid detergent manual charging unit 1420, and a softener manual charging unit 1430 are provided so that the user can charge the respective agents. ing.
  • the first water conveyance path 1321 is formed to communicate with the powder detergent water injection port 1331 formed above the powder detergent manual charging section 1410 and above and below the liquid detergent manual loading section 1420.
  • a water injection port 1332 for liquid detergent is provided.
  • the second water conveyance path 1322 is provided with a water injection port for a softener 1334 formed so as to communicate the upper and lower parts above the softener manual charging unit 1430.
  • the powder detergent manual charging unit 1410, the liquid detergent manual charging unit 1420, and the softener manual charging unit 1430 are each provided with a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the liquid accumulated inside.
  • the liquid discharged from the discharge port falls to the lower part of the flow path 1370.
  • the lower part of the flow path 1370 is configured as a discharge unit, and discharges the liquid to the washing tub 1500.
  • FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • 35 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings
  • FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 29 and its surroundings.
  • FIG. 37 is an external front view showing the configuration of the water supply unit 1300 with the detergent case 1400, the detergent tank 1450, and the softener tank 1460 removed.
  • the third water supply path 1323 is formed along the back surface of the water supply unit housing portion 1320 in a substantially horizontal direction, and is formed on the back surface side of the cleaning path water supply port 1324. Open to.
  • the cleaning path water guide port 1324 is connected to the path 1325 in the automatic charging device, which will be described later, and communicates the third water guiding path 1323 with the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is arranged on the back side of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is connected to the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460 accommodated in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365, respectively. That is, the detergent tank accommodating unit 1360 accommodates the detergent tank 1450, the detergent tank 1450 and the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 are connected, and the softener tank accommodating unit 1365 accommodates the softener tank 1460, and the softener tank 1460 and the liquid agent. It is connected to the automatic loading device 1301.
  • a detergent tank insertion port 1302 is provided on the back side of the detergent tank 1450, and a detergent tank check valve that is opened by being pushed into the inside of the detergent tank insertion port 1302 is provided.
  • a valve 1302a (see FIG. 42) is provided.
  • a softener tank insertion port 1303 and a softener tank check valve (not shown) that is opened by being pushed in are provided.
  • the detergent tank 1450 with the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 attached, the detergent automatic charging insertion port 1452 described later is inserted into the detergent tank insertion port 1302, the detergent tank check valve 1302a is opened, and the liquid detergent is discharged. It is configured to be ready for supply.
  • the softener automatic charging insertion port 1462 which will be described later, is inserted into the softener tank insertion port 303, and the softener tank check valve is inserted. Is open so that the softener can be supplied.
  • a detergent automatic charging connection unit 1360a and a softener automatic charging connection unit 1365a are provided, respectively.
  • the detergent automatic charging connection unit 1360a and the softener automatic charging connection unit 1365a are configured to surround the detergent automatic charging port 1452 and the softener automatic charging port 1462 of the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 includes a detergent automatic charging port 1452, a softener automatic charging port 1462, a three-way valve 1380, a pump unit 1390, and a path 1325 in the automatic charging device.
  • the three-way valve 1380 switches the path of liquid detergent, fabric softener and water.
  • the pump unit 1390 sucks and discharges the liquid.
  • the path 1325 in the automatic charging device connects the three-way valve 1380 and the pump unit 1390.
  • the detergent tank accommodating unit 1360 and the softener tank accommodating unit 1365 are not included in the configuration of the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301, but may be included in the configuration of the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301. good.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is formed in a box shape that opens toward the charging port 1621, and includes the detergent automatic charging port 1452 and the softener automatic charging port 1462, the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360, and the softener tank. It may have an accommodating portion 1365.
  • the shape of the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 having the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 may be any shape as long as it is formed in a box shape to accommodate the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460.
  • the shape of the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is not limited to a substantially rectangular parallelepiped or a substantially cube, and may be a rounded shape such that the cross section is a substantially polygonal shape, a circle, or an ellipse.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 may be configured to have at least one of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 and the softener tank accommodating portion 1365.
  • the detergent automatic charging insertion port 1452 and the softener automatic charging insertion port 1462 are formed so as to project forward.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 1452 is connected to the detergent tank 1450.
  • the softener automatic charging insertion port 1462 is connected to the softener tank 1460.
  • the three-way valve 1380 includes a detergent three-way valve 1381 and a softener three-way valve 1382, which are configured to be independently openable and closable.
  • the detergent three-way valve 1381 is arranged so as to communicate with the cleaning path water guide port 1324, the detergent automatic charging port 1452, and the softener three-way valve 1382.
  • the softener three-way valve 1382 is arranged so as to communicate with the detergent three-way valve 1381, the softener automatic charging insertion port 1462, and the path 1325 in the automatic charging device. As shown in FIG. 35, the downstream side of the three-way valve 1380 is connected to the pump unit 1390 via the path 1325 in the automatic charging device.
  • the three-way valve 1380 is connected to the path 1325 in the automatic charging device, the detergent automatic charging insertion port 1452, the softener automatic charging insertion port 1462, and the pump unit 1390.
  • the washing machine 1100 can control the flow of detergent, fabric softener and water by opening and closing the detergent three-way valve 1381 and the softener three-way valve 1382.
  • the pump unit 1390 includes a flow path in the pump 1391, a cylinder 1397, and a piston 1395.
  • the in-pump flow path 1391 is provided between the pump unit inlet 1392a and the pump unit outlet 1392b.
  • the cylinder 1397 is provided in the middle of the flow path 1391 in the pump.
  • the piston 1395 moves up and down by the rotational driving force of a motor (not shown).
  • the pump unit inlet 1392a is provided with an inlet check valve 1393, and the pump unit outlet 1392b is provided with an outlet check valve 1394.
  • the inlet check valve 1393 is configured to open by the negative pressure operation of the piston 1395, and the outlet check valve 1394 is configured to open by the positive pressure operation of the piston 1395.
  • the path 1325 in the automatic charging device is connected to the lower part 1370 of the flow path via the cleaning path outlet 1326 downstream of the pump unit 1390.
  • the softener tank 1460 has the same configuration as the detergent tank 1450.
  • FIG. 38 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of the detergent tank 1450.
  • the detergent tank 1450 includes a box-shaped detergent tank housing 1456 and a detergent tank charging section 1451 provided above the detergent tank housing 1456.
  • the detergent tank charging section 1451 has an opening at substantially the center, and a loading inclined portion 1464 is provided at the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion.
  • the charging inclined portion 1464 is formed so as to be inclined downward toward the opening of the detergent tank charging portion 1451, and guides the liquid to the detergent tank charging portion 1451 and causes the liquid to flow down into the detergent tank housing 1456.
  • FIG. 39A is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 1340 in a state where the detergent tank 1450 is housed.
  • FIG. 39B is a top view for illustrating a cross section of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings excluding the flow path lid portion 1340 in a state where the detergent tank 1450 is pulled out.
  • 40 is a cross-sectional view of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 39A and its surroundings
  • FIG. 41 is a cross-sectional view of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 39B and its surroundings.
  • 42 is an SS cross-sectional view of the water supply unit 1300 shown in FIG. 39A and its surroundings
  • FIG. 43 is a TT cross-sectional view of the water supply unit 1300 and its surroundings shown in FIG. 39B.
  • a lock lever 1454 is provided at the bottom of the detergent tank housing 1456.
  • the lock lever 1454 engages with the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 provided on the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 in a state where the detergent tank 1450 is accommodating in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360.
  • a lock lever gripping portion 1454a is provided at the front end of the lock lever 1454.
  • the lock lever grip portion 1454a is arranged in the vicinity of the detergent tank housing grip portion 1456a formed by extending the lower part of the front surface of the detergent tank housing 1456. That is, the lock lever gripping portion 1454a, which is the end of the lock lever 1454, is arranged in the vicinity of the detergent tank housing gripping portion 1456a that allows the detergent tank 1450 to be gripped.
  • a filter 1470 for filtering the liquid is provided inside the detergent tank housing 1456 on the back side.
  • the filter 1470 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape so as to abut on the inner side wall of the detergent tank housing 1456, and is provided so as to incline downward from the back surface to the front.
  • a spring mechanism 1455 is provided at a substantially central position at the lower part of the back surface of the detergent tank housing 1456.
  • the spring mechanism 1455 includes a spring 1455a disposed below the filter 1470.
  • the spring 1455a urges the detergent tank housing 1456 forward.
  • Behind the spring mechanism 1455 a detergent tank accommodating portion contact surface 1362 is provided.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion contact surface 1362 comes into contact with the spring mechanism 1455, and the spring 1455a is stopped in a contracted state.
  • the detergent tank insertion port 1302 is arranged on the side of the spring mechanism 1455.
  • the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are arranged in the vicinity of the action line of the force urged by the spring mechanism 1455. In FIG.
  • the line of action of the force urging the spring mechanism 1455 is directed forward in the drawing direction of the detergent tank 1450, with the point where the spring mechanism 1455 and the contact surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1362 come into contact with each other. In FIG. 40, it is a line (from right to left).
  • the upper surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 is composed of a flow path lid portion 1340.
  • the flow path lid portion 1340 covers the upper part of the detergent tank charging portion 1451 and has a role as a lid for suppressing foreign matter from entering from the detergent tank charging portion 1451.
  • a stopper 1368 is provided on the front portion of the inner upper surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360.
  • the stopper 1368 is configured to be engageable with the tank protrusion 1457 provided on the upper surface of the detergent tank 1450.
  • a drop port 1364 that communicates with the lower part of the flow path 1370 is formed on the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360.
  • the drop port 1364 is arranged at a position below the detergent tank insertion port 1302 with the detergent tank 1450 housed in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360.
  • a storage unit 1363 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank storage unit 1360.
  • the storage unit 1363 is a recess capable of storing liquid, and is configured as a gap that separates the bottom surface of the detergent tank 1450 from the inner bottom surface of the detergent tank storage unit 1360.
  • FIG. 44 is a top view showing the configuration of the lower flow path 1370.
  • the lower flow path 1370 includes a first lower flow path path 1372, a cleaning path 1319, a second lower flow path lower path 1373, and a lower flow path discharge port 1371.
  • the first flow path lower path 1372 communicates with the wash path outlet 1326.
  • the cleaning path 1319 is provided below the drop port 1364.
  • the second flow path lower path 1373 passes the liquid discharged from the detergent case 1400.
  • the cleaning path 1319 is provided with a cleaning path inlet 1318 that introduces a liquid from the first flow path lower path 1372 and a cleaning path outlet 1374 that causes the liquid to flow out to the first flow path lower path 1372.
  • the cleaning path inlet 1318 is provided at a position upstream of the drop point of the liquid falling from the drop port 1364, and the cleaning path outlet 1374 is provided at a position downstream of the drop point of the liquid falling from the drop port 1364. Since the cleaning path inlet 1318 is configured to be smaller than the flow path cross section of the first flow path lower path 1372, the amount of water passing through the cleaning path 1319 is relatively small. As a result, the washing machine 1100 can prevent the water passing through the washing path 1319 from overflowing upward from the drop port 1364 and entering the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360.
  • the first flow path lower path 1372 communicates with the second flow path lower path 1373 at the confluence portion 1375.
  • the flow path lower discharge port 1371 is provided downstream of the confluence portion 1375, and is formed by opening downward to allow the liquid to drop into the washing tub 1500.
  • the position of the detergent tank 1450 when the stopper 1368 and the tank protrusion 1457 are engaged is defined as the position P1 (states of FIGS. 39B and 41) (an example of the first position in the present disclosure). .. That is, the position P1 is a position in front of the storage position described later.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 1452 is inserted into the detergent tank insertion port 1302 at the storage position (an example of the second position in the present disclosure) housed in the detergent tank storage unit 1360. Further, in this storage position, the detergent tank 1450 is fixed to the detergent tank storage portion 1360 by engaging the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank storage portion claw portion 1361.
  • the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are examples of the lock portion in the present disclosure.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 is an example of the engaging portion in the present disclosure, and is provided in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360.
  • the lock lever 1454 is an example of the lever in the present disclosure, and is provided in the detergent tank 1450 and is configured to be engageable with the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361. That is, the detergent tank 1450 is connected to the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 at the storage position stored in the detergent tank storage unit 1360, and is fixed to the detergent tank storage unit 1360 by the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank storage unit claw portion 1361.
  • the spring mechanism 1455 has an elastic force for urging the detergent tank 1450 toward the front surface side, but is stationary when the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are engaged.
  • the detergent tank 1450 When the user grasps the lock lever grip portion 1454a and the detergent tank housing grip portion 1456a and lifts the lock lever 1454 upward, the engagement between the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank housing portion claw portion 1361 is released. When the engagement between the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 is released, the detergent tank 1450 is pushed forward by the elastic force of the spring mechanism 1455. The detergent tank 1450 may be moved to the position P1 by the elastic force of the spring mechanism 1455, or may be stationary behind the position P1. That is, the spring mechanism 1455, which is an example of the urging portion in the present disclosure, urges the detergent tank 1450 toward the position P1. The user may pull the stationary detergent tank 1450 to position P1.
  • the detergent tank 1450 that has reached the position P1 is locked to the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 by the contact between the stopper 1368 and the tank convex portion 1457. As a result, the stopper 1368 suppresses the detergent tank 1450 from falling into the washing tub 1500.
  • the detergent tank 1450 When the detergent tank 1450 is located at position P1, the detergent tank 1450 protrudes from the plane on which the front surfaces of the softener tank 1460 and the detergent case 1400 in the stored state are located. At this time, the detergent tank charging section 1451 and the tank side surface 1459 of the detergent tank housing 1456 are exposed to the outside. Since the detergent tank charging unit 1451 is not provided with a dedicated lid for covering the detergent tank charging unit 1451, the user can pull out the detergent tank 1450 and immediately charge the detergent. Since the detergent tank housing 1456 is made of a transparent material, the user can visually recognize the liquid level of the detergent inside from the tank side surface 1459 of the exposed detergent tank housing 1456. Although FIG.
  • the user can visually recognize the liquid level of the detergent inside from the exposed left side tank side surface 1459.
  • the entire detergent tank housing 1456 is made of a transparent material, but a part of the detergent tank housing 1456, for example, at least the detergent tank remaining amount scale 1450a and the tank side surface 1459. May be composed of a transparent material.
  • the user puts the detergent in a commercially available container into the detergent tank charging section 1451 along the charging inclined section 1464. If the user is short, the detergent may overflow to the front, back, left and right of the detergent tank charging section 1451. Since the detergent tank charging portion 1451 in the second embodiment is covered on all four sides of the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion by the charging inclined portion 1464, it is possible to prevent the user from overflowing the detergent. Further, in the input inclined portion 1464 in the second embodiment, the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion are inclined downward toward the opening at the substantially center. As a result, the charging inclined portion 1464 guides the injected detergent to the opening of the detergent tank charging portion 1451 in any of the front portion, the left and right side portions, and the rear portion.
  • the user pushes the detergent tank 1450 toward the back side and stores it in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360.
  • the detergent tank 1450 is provided in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 by engaging the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 in a state where the detergent automatic charging port 1452 is completely inserted into the detergent tank insertion port 1302. It is fixed.
  • the detergent tank 1450 is pushed forward by the elastic force of the spring mechanism 1455, and protrudes from the plane on which the front surfaces of the softener tank 1460 and the detergent case 1400 in the stored state are located.
  • the user recognizes that the connection between the detergent tank insertion port 1302 and the detergent automatic charging port 1452 has not been completed, and the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is installed in a state where the detergent tank 1450 cannot be installed correctly. It can be prevented from being used.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 Before the start of the washing operation, the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is driven, and the liquid detergent is automatically charged. Specifically, first, with the third water bottle 1313 closed, the detergent three-way valve 1381, which is a part of the three-way valve 1380, is opened, and the path between the detergent tank 1450 and the pump unit 1390 communicates with each other.
  • the pump unit 1390 rotates the motor to move the piston 1395 up and down, sucks an appropriate amount of liquid detergent from the pump unit inlet 1392a, and discharges it from the pump unit outlet 1392b.
  • route cleaning is performed to wash away the detergent in the three-way valve 1380 and the pump unit 1390.
  • the detergent three-way valve 1381 is closed, the path between the detergent tank 1450 and the pump unit 1390 is cut off, and the path from the third water bottle 1313 to the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is communicated.
  • the third water bottle 1313 of the water supply valve 1310 is opened. Water flow Like the water flow Z1, the water introduced from the third headrace 1313 passes through the third headrace path 1323 and reaches the automatic charging device inner path 1325 via the cleaning path headrace 1324, and flows into the pump.
  • Road 1391 is filled with water (see FIGS. 33 and 35).
  • the pump unit 1390 rotates the motor to move the piston 1395 up and down, and ejects the filled water from the pump unit outlet 1392b to wash away the liquid detergent and foreign matter existing in the flow path 1391 in the pump.
  • the water flowing out from the path 1325 in the automatic charging device flows down to the lower flow path 1370 via the washing path outlet 1326, and is charged into the washing tub 1500 from the lower flow path 1370 (see FIG. 36).
  • the washing machine 1100 performs route cleaning after the liquid detergent is added in the automatic charging of the liquid detergent.
  • the residual detergent and the softener added in the final rinsing step are suppressed from being mixed, and the precipitation of foreign substances generated when the detergent and the softener are mixed is suppressed.
  • the water that has passed through the wash path outlet 1326 flows into the first flow path lower path 1372.
  • a part of the water flowing into the first flow path lower path 1372 flows into the washing path 1319 from the washing path inlet 1318, and washes away the liquid detergent or the softener adhering to the washing path 1319.
  • the water that has passed through the cleaning path 1319 passes through the cleaning path outlet 1374 and joins the first flow path lower path 1372.
  • the water that has passed through the first flow path lower path 1372 merges with the second flow path lower path 1373 at the merging portion 1375, and is charged into the washing tub 1500 from the flow path lower discharge port 1371.
  • the first water bottle 1311 is opened and water is supplied to the first water heading path 1321 (see FIG. 30).
  • the water introduced into the first headrace path 1321 such as the water flow X1
  • the water that has passed through the powder detergent water injection port 1331, the liquid detergent water injection port 1332, and the bath pump water injection port 1333 is injected into the powder detergent manual charging unit 1410, the liquid detergent manual charging unit 1420, and the bath pump 1314. (See FIGS. 28, 31 and 37).
  • the softener three-way valve 1382 which is a part of the three-way valve 1380, is opened, and the path between the softener tank 1460 and the pump unit 1390 communicates with each other.
  • the pump unit 1390 rotates the motor to move the piston 1395 up and down, sucks an appropriate amount of the softener from the pump unit inlet 1392a, and discharges it from the pump unit outlet 1392b.
  • the softener three-way valve 1382 is closed, the route between the softener tank 1460 and the pump unit 1390 is cut off, and the route from the third water bottle 1313 to the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is communicated. After that, the third water bottle 1313 is opened, and the path cleaning for washing away the detergent in the three-way valve 1380 and the pump unit 1390 is performed.
  • the washing machine 1100 performs route cleaning even after the softener is added.
  • the residual softener and the detergent added in the next washing operation are suppressed from being mixed, and the precipitation of foreign matter generated when the detergent and the softener are mixed is suppressed.
  • the second water bottle 1312 is opened and water is supplied to the second water supply path 1322.
  • the water introduced into the second headrace path 1322 such as the water flow Y1
  • the water injected into the softener manual charging section 1430 flows down from the discharge port of the softener manual loading section 1430 to the lower flow path 1370, dissolves the softener accumulated in the lower flow path 1370, and is used in the washing tub 1500. (See FIGS. 28, 31 and 37).
  • the washing machine 1100 includes the washing tub 1500, the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460, the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365, and the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301. , Equipped with.
  • the washing tub 1500 accommodates the laundry.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or fabric softener tank 1460 is an example of a liquid agent tank in the present disclosure and stores a liquid.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 is an example of the liquid agent tank accommodating portion in the present disclosure, and is formed in a box shape to accommodate the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 charges the liquid stored in the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 into the washing tub 1500.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 is stored in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 (an example of the second position in the present disclosure), and the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 Connect with. Further, the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 is placed in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 by the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 which are examples of the lock portions in the present disclosure. It is fixed.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 is the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener at the position P1 in front of the accommodating position in a state where the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are released. It is locked to the tank accommodating portion 1365.
  • the position P1 is an example of the first position in the present disclosure.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 stored in the storage position stored in the detergent tank storage unit 1360 or the softener tank storage unit 1365 is fixed in a state of being connected to the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301. Further, the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 drawn out to the position P1 is held by the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365.
  • the washing machine 1100 can reliably connect the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 to the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460. That is, the washing machine 1100 can connect the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 and the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 with high reliability.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or fabric softener tank 1460 is an example of an urging unit in the present disclosure that urges the detergent tank 1450 or fabric softener tank 1460 toward position P1.
  • a spring mechanism 1455 may be provided.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 is urged toward the position P1 by the spring mechanism 1455 when the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are released.
  • the user can easily pull out the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 to the position P1.
  • the washing machine 1100 of the second embodiment may include a detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 and a lock lever 1454 as an example of the lock portion in the present disclosure.
  • the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 is an example of the engaging portion in the present disclosure, and is provided in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365.
  • the lock lever 1454 is an example of the lever in the present disclosure, and is provided in the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 and is configured to be engageable with the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 drawn out to the position P1 is held in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 is firmly locked to the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365 by the engagement between the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361. Can be connected.
  • the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 may be arranged in the vicinity of the line of action of the elastic force urged by the spring mechanism 1455.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 is urged toward the withdrawal direction when the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are released.
  • the user can pull out the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 without rattling when the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are released. Further, it is possible to prevent the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 from being tilted by the urging of the spring mechanism 1455 while being housed in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360 or the softener tank accommodating portion 1365.
  • the lock lever 1454 and the spring mechanism 1455 are parallel to the attachment / detachment direction and are the center lines that divide the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 into two left and right. It may be placed on a virtual line.
  • the user can pull out the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 without rattling when the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 are released. Further, when the user attaches the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460, it is possible to prevent the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 from being tilted and not properly stored due to the urging of the spring mechanism 1455.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 can grip the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460, which is an example of the grip portion in the present disclosure.
  • the portion 1456a may be included.
  • the lock lever grip portion 1454a which is an example of the end portion of the lever in the present disclosure, may be arranged in the vicinity of the detergent tank housing grip portion 1456a.
  • the user can operate the lock lever 1454 by grasping the detergent tank housing grip portion 1456a and the lock lever grip portion 1454a.
  • the user can release the fixing by the lock lever 1454 and the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 with one operation, and pull out the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 has a spring mechanism 1455, a detergent tank outlet 1302 or a fabric softener tank outlet 1303, and a detergent tank check valve 1302a or. It may also include a fabric softener tank check valve.
  • the spring mechanism 1455 is provided at the bottom of the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460.
  • the detergent tank outlet 1302 or the softener tank outlet 1303 is an example of the tank connection portion in the present disclosure, and is provided at the bottom of the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 and is connected to the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301.
  • the detergent tank check valve 1302a or the softener tank check valve is an example of an on-off valve in the present disclosure.
  • the detergent tank check valve 1302a or the softener tank check valve is provided inside the detergent tank outlet 1302 or the softener tank outlet 1303, and is provided with the detergent tank outlet 1302 or the softener tank outlet 1303. It is opened only when it is connected to the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301.
  • the detergent tank outlet 1302 or the softener tank outlet 1303 may be arranged on the side of the spring mechanism 1455.
  • the washing machine 1100 can provide the spring mechanism 1455 and the detergent tank insertion port 1302 or the softener tank insertion port 1303 at the bottom of the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460.
  • the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460 are provided, and the detergent tank outlet 1302 and the softener tank outlet 1302 of the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460 are in the vicinity. It may be arranged so as to be.
  • the washing machine 1100 can compactly configure the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 even when the two liquid agent tanks are arranged next to each other, such as the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460.
  • the washing machine 1100 in the second embodiment is a washing machine capable of putting laundry into the inside from above the housing 1600 in the installed state.
  • the washing machine 1100 in the second embodiment includes a lower housing 1610, a washing tub 1500, an upper housing 1620, a detergent tank 1450 or a softener tank 1460, and a liquid agent automatic charging device 1301.
  • the lower housing 1610 constitutes the housing 1600.
  • the washing tub 1500 is provided inside the lower housing 1610 and is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape that opens upward.
  • the upper housing 1620 constitutes the housing 1600, is arranged on the upper part of the lower housing 1610, and forms a laundry input port 1621 that communicates with the washing tub 1500.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 is an example of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure, and stores the liquid inside.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 charges the liquid stored in the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 into the washing tub 1500.
  • the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 is formed in a box shape that opens toward the charging port 1621, and has a detergent tank housing unit 1360 or a softener tank housing unit 1365 and a detergent automatic charging port 1452 or a softener automatic charging port. 1462 and.
  • the detergent tank accommodating unit 1360 or the softener tank accommodating unit 1365 is an example of the liquid agent tank accommodating unit in the present disclosure, and houses the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 1452 or the softener automatic charging port 1462 is an example of the connection portion in the present disclosure, and is detachably connected to the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460.
  • the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 includes a lock lever 1454 that engages with the detergent tank accommodating portion claw portion 1361 in a state of being connected to the detergent automatic charging port 1452 or the softener automatic charging port 1462. ..
  • the washing machine 1100 can reliably connect the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 to the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460. That is, in the washing machine 1100, the liquid agent automatic charging device 1301 and the detergent tank 1450 or the softener tank 1460 can be connected with high reliability.
  • the washing machine 1100 includes a detergent tank 1450 or a fabric softener tank 460 as an example of the liquid agent tank of the washing machine in the present disclosure.
  • a configuration including both a detergent tank 1450 and a fabric softener tank 1460 is also included as an example of the configuration of the washing machine in the present disclosure.
  • This also applies to the following configurations. That is, the same applies to the detergent tank accommodating unit 1360 or the softener tank accommodating unit 1365 as an example of the liquid agent tank accommodating unit in the present disclosure, and the detergent tank charging unit 1451 or the softener tank charging unit 1461 as an example of the opening in the present disclosure. Is.
  • the detergent automatic charging port 1452 or the softener automatic charging port 1462 as an example of the connection portion in the present disclosure
  • the detergent tank insertion port 1302 or the softener tank insertion port as an example of the tank connection part in the present disclosure.
  • the washing machine 1100 which is a vertical washing machine, has been described as an example of the washing machine in the present disclosure.
  • the washing machine in the present disclosure is not limited to the vertical type washing machine, and may be a drum type washing machine or a two-tank type washing machine.
  • the spring mechanism 1455 provided in the detergent tank 1450 (detergent tank housing 1456) has been described. Since the urging portion in the present disclosure may urge the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure toward the first position, the spring mechanism 1455 is not limited to the configuration provided in the detergent tank 1450 (detergent tank housing 1456). .. The spring mechanism 1455 may be provided in the detergent tank accommodating portion 1360. That is, the urging unit in the present disclosure may be provided in the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure or the liquid agent tank accommodating portion in the present disclosure.
  • the spring mechanism 1455 provided in the lower part of the back surface of the detergent tank housing 1456 has been described. Since the urging portion in the present disclosure may be arranged substantially on the center line in the attachment / detachment direction, the spring mechanism 1455 is not limited to the configuration provided in the lower part of the back surface of the detergent tank housing 1456, and the detergent tank housing 1456 is not limited to the configuration. It may be provided on the upper part of the back surface. That is, the urging portion in the present disclosure is not limited to the lower part of the back surface of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure, and may be provided in the upper part of the back surface.
  • the lock lever grip portion 1454a may be provided on the upper part of the front surface of the detergent tank housing 1456. That is, when the urging portion in the present disclosure is provided in the upper part of the back surface of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure, the end portion of the lever in the present disclosure may be provided in the upper part of the front surface of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure.
  • the lock lever 1454 provided in the detergent tank 1450 and the softener tank 1460 has been described. Since the lever in the present disclosure may be provided so as to be engageable with the engaging portion in the present disclosure, the lever is not limited to the configuration provided on the liquid agent tank side in the present disclosure, and is provided on the liquid agent tank accommodating portion side in the present disclosure. May be done.
  • the detergent tank outlet 1302 and the softener tank outlet 1303 arranged on the side of the spring mechanism 1455 have been described.
  • the tank connection portion in the present disclosure is not limited to the configuration arranged on the side of the urging portion in the present disclosure, as long as the tank connection portions in the present disclosure of a plurality of liquid agent tanks in the present disclosure are arranged close to each other. good.
  • the tank connection portion in the present disclosure of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure arranged above is provided at the lower part of the back surface of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure.
  • the tank connection portion of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure arranged below may be provided in the upper part of the back surface of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure.
  • the tank connection portion in the present disclosure of two adjacent liquid agent tanks in the present disclosure arranged above is It is provided at the lower part of the back surface of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure.
  • the tank connection portion of the two adjacent liquid agent tanks in the present disclosure arranged below may be provided in the upper part of the back surface of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure.
  • the tank connection portions of the two adjacent liquid agent tanks in the present disclosure may be arranged so that the tank connection portions in the present disclosure are close to each other.
  • the grip portion of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure and the urging portion in the present disclosure are located in the lower center of the liquid agent tank in the present disclosure.
  • the following arrangement is suitable. That is, it is preferable that the tank connection portion in the present disclosure is arranged on the side of the urging portion in the present disclosure.
  • This disclosure is applicable to a washing machine equipped with an automatic liquid injection device. Specifically, the present disclosure is applicable to a vertical washing machine, a drum type washing machine, a two-tank type washing machine, and the like.

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Une machine à laver selon le mode de réalisation 1 de la présente divulgation comprend une cuve de lavage, un réservoir de détergent (450), un dispositif automatique d'alimentation en détergent liquide, et une unité de logement de réservoir de détergent. L'intérieur de la cuve de lavage reçoit des vêtements à laver. Le réservoir de détergent (450) stocke un détergent liquide et comporte une fente d'alimentation de réservoir de détergent (451) qui se trouve dans une surface supérieure de celui-ci lorsque le réservoir de détergent est mis en place. Le dispositif automatique d'alimentation en détergent liquide alimente la cuve de lavage avec le détergent liquide stocké dans le réservoir de détergent (450). L'unité de logement de réservoir de détergent loge le réservoir de détergent (450) et se raccorde entre le réservoir de détergent (450) et le dispositif automatique d'alimentation en détergent liquide. Le réservoir de détergent (450) est en outre configuré pour pouvoir être fixé au dispositif automatique d'alimentation en détergent liquide et détaché de celui-ci, et est verrouillé à l'unité de logement de réservoir de détergent au niveau d'un emplacement où la fente d'alimentation de réservoir de détergent (451) est ouverte vers l'extérieur.
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