CN111576004A - A dispenser assembly and laundry treatment equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of clothes treatment equipment, and discloses a distributor assembly and the clothes treatment equipment. The distributor assembly comprises a distributor box and an auxiliary inserting device, the distributor box can be inserted into an inserting channel on a clothes treatment device body, the auxiliary inserting device is connected to the distributor box and the inserting channel respectively, the distributor box has a rear-section inserting stroke before being inserted into the inserting channel in place, the auxiliary inserting device applies inward driving force to the distributor box along the inserting channel in the rear-section inserting stroke and at the inserting position, and the clothes treatment device comprises the distributor assembly. According to the invention, the auxiliary inserting device is arranged in the rear-stage inserting stroke and the inserting position, so that the distributor box is driven by inward driving force along the inserting channel, the distributor box can be effectively ensured to be inserted in place when being closed, the inserting state is kept in place when in use, and the overflow of water stains caused by the fact that the inserting is not in place is avoided.

Description

A dispenser assembly and laundry treatment equipment

technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and in particular, to a dispenser assembly and clothing treatment equipment.

Background technique

Most of the existing drum washing machines or dryers are equipped with a dispenser box at the position of the main control board on the body to put detergent or softener. The existing dispenser box usually adopts a claw structure or a push switch structure. The distributor box of this structure has a poor coordination effect with the body, which often leads to the user not being able to insert it in place or can not be kept in the state of inserting it in place, resulting in a large gap in the inserting position, which makes it difficult for the drum washing machine or clothes dryer. During the working process, water stains overflow from the gap of the insertion position, which requires the user to spend energy to clean, which affects the user's experience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dispenser assembly and a clothes treatment device, which can ensure that the dispenser box is inserted in place when the user is in use and can keep the state of being inserted in place, so as to avoid the overflow of water stains.

For this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

A dispenser assembly comprising:

The dispenser box can be inserted into the insertion channel on the body of the clothes treatment equipment;

Auxiliary insertion device, respectively connected to the distributor box and the insertion channel, the distributor box has a rear insertion stroke before being inserted into place in the insertion channel, and is inserted in the rear section During the stroke and at the insertion position, the auxiliary insertion device exerts a driving force inward along the insertion channel to the distributor box.

Preferably, the auxiliary insertion device includes:

a first magnetic device, fixed to the dispenser box;

A second magnetic device is installed on the inner wall of the insertion channel, and the first magnetic device interacts with the second magnetic device during the insertion stroke of the rear section and at the insertion position, The dispenser box is driven inward along the insertion channel.

Preferably, at the insertion position, the second magnetic device is closer to the opening of the insertion channel than the first magnetic device, and the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device Devices are mutually exclusive.

Preferably, the second magnetic device is disposed against the opening in the insertion channel.

Preferably, at the insertion position, the first magnetic device is closer to the opening of the insertion channel than the second magnetic device, and the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device Devices attract each other.

Preferably, the first magnetic device is disposed on the dispenser box against a handle of the dispenser box.

Preferably, there are two first magnetic devices, and the two first magnetic devices are respectively arranged on two outer side walls of the distributor box;

There are two second magnetic devices, and the two second magnetic devices are respectively arranged on two inner side walls of the insertion channel.

Preferably, the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device are at the same height in the insertion channel.

Preferably, the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device are both NdFeB high-strength magnets.

A laundry treatment apparatus includes the above-mentioned dispenser assembly.

Beneficial effects of the present invention:

The setting of the auxiliary insertion device makes the distributor box receive the driving force inward along the insertion channel in the rear part of the insertion stroke and the position of the insertion in place, which effectively ensures that the distributor box can be inserted in place when it is closed. , and keep the plug in place when in use, avoiding the overflow of water stains caused by the in place of the plug.

Description of drawings

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a distributor box according to an embodiment of the present invention when it is inserted in place in an insertion channel;

Fig. 2 is the transverse sectional view of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is the structural representation of one position of the distributor box described in the embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural diagram of another orientation of the distributor box according to the embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a schematic structural diagram of one orientation of an insertion channel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of another orientation of the insertion channel according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the picture:

100. Body; 101. Insertion channel;

1. Dispenser box;

2. Auxiliary insertion device; 21. First magnetic device; 22. Second magnetic device.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected" and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated ; It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific situations.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature "on" or "under" a second feature may include the first and second features in direct contact, or may include the first and second features Not directly but through additional features between them. Also, the first feature being "above", "over" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature is "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower level than the second feature.

The technical solutions of the present invention are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific embodiments.

As shown in FIGS. 1-6 , the present invention provides a dispenser assembly, including a dispenser box 1 and an auxiliary insertion device 2 . The dispenser box 1 can be inserted into the insertion channel 101 on the body 100 of the laundry treatment equipment, the auxiliary insertion device 2 is connected to the dispenser box 1 and the insertion channel 101 respectively, and the dispenser box 1 is in the insertion channel 101 Before the inner insertion is in place, there is a rear insertion stroke. During the rear insertion stroke and at the insertion position, the auxiliary insertion device 2 applies a driving force inward along the insertion channel 101 to the distributor box 1 .

In the present invention, the arrangement of the auxiliary inserting device 2 is within the rear section of the inserting stroke of the dispenser box 1 and at the inserting position, so that the dispenser box 1 is driven inward along the inserting channel 101, effectively It is ensured that the dispenser box 1 can be inserted in place when it is closed, and the state of being inserted in place is maintained during use, and the overflow of water stains caused by improper insertion is avoided.

As shown in FIGS. 2-6 , in this embodiment, the auxiliary insertion device 2 includes a first magnetic device 21 and a second magnetic device 22 . The first magnetic device 21 is fixed to the distributor box 1 (which may be the outer sidewalls on both sides or the inner sidewall of the distributor box 1 ), and the second magnetic device 22 is installed on the inner wall of the insertion channel 101 . The first magnetic device 21 and the second magnetic device 22 interact in the rear insertion stroke and at the insertion position, so that the dispenser box 1 is driven inward along the insertion channel 101 . In addition to the above-mentioned settings, the auxiliary insertion device 2 can also be configured by a controller in conjunction with a position sensor and an electromagnet, an electromagnet is arranged in the insertion channel 101, an iron block that can be adsorbed is arranged on the distributor box 1, and an electromagnet is arranged in the insertion channel 101. In the rear section of the insertion stroke and at the position where the insertion is in place, the position sensor is triggered, and the controller controls the electromagnet to adsorb the dispenser box 1 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 , at the inserted position, the second magnetic device 22 is closer to the opening of the insertion channel 101 than the first magnetic device 21 , and the first magnetic device 21 and the second magnetic device 22 Repel each other, and the N poles are arranged opposite to each other or the S poles are arranged opposite to each other, and the second magnetic device 22 is arranged against the opening in the insertion channel 101, which is convenient for later disassembly and maintenance. The above arrangement has the advantages of simple structure and low cost. In addition to enabling the dispenser box 1 to be driven inward along the inserting channel 101 in the rear section of the inserting stroke and at the position where the inserting is in place, the user can also close the dispenser. When the box 1 is opened, it first feels that the dispenser box 1 is subjected to a repulsive force, reminding the user that it has not been inserted in place, and then receives an attractive force to assist the user to close the dispenser box 1, and the control feel is good, which further ensures the insertion in place. In addition to the above arrangement, it can also be that, at the inserted position, the first magnetic device 21 is closer to the opening of the insertion channel 101 than the second magnetic device 22, and the first magnetic device 21 and the second magnetic device 22 Attracted to each other, the two opposite poles are N pole and S pole, and the first magnetic device 21 is placed on the distributor box 1 against the handle of the distributor box 1, which is convenient for disassembly and maintenance in the later stage.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , two first magnetic devices 21 are provided, and the two first magnetic devices 21 are respectively disposed on the left and right outer side walls of the distributor box 1 , as shown in FIGS. 5 and 4 . As shown in FIG. 6 , there are two second magnetic devices 22 , and the two second magnetic devices 22 are respectively disposed on the left and right inner side walls of the insertion channel 101 . The above arrangement makes the force of the dispenser box 1 more stable, and the user's pulling control has a better tactile feeling.

More specifically, the height positions of the first magnetic device 21 and the second magnetic device 22 in the insertion channel 101 are the same. The above arrangement enables the interaction force between the first magnetic device 21 and the second magnetic device 22 to be fully exerted.

In this embodiment, the first magnetic device 21 and the second magnetic device 22 are both NdFeB high-strength magnets, and in addition, they can also be magnets or electromagnets made of other materials.

The present invention also provides a clothing treatment device, including the above-mentioned dispenser assembly. The dispenser box 1 of the dispenser assembly is inserted into the insertion channel 101 at the position of the main control board on the body 100 of the clothes treatment device. The processing equipment may be a washing machine, a clothes dryer or an all-in-one washer-dryer or the like.

In the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention, the auxiliary inserting device 2 is arranged in the rear section of the inserting stroke and at the inserting position, so that the dispenser box 1 is driven inward along the inserting channel 101, effectively ensuring that the The dispenser box 1 can be inserted in place when it is closed, so that the dispenser box 1 and the main control board have good cooperation and contact, improve the appearance refinement level of the laundry treatment equipment, and keep the state of being inserted in place during use, avoiding In order to avoid the overflow of water stains caused by improper insertion.

Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, rather than limiting the embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, changes or modifications in other different forms can also be made on the basis of the above description. There is no need and cannot be exhaustive of all implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A dispenser assembly is characterized in that, comprising: A dispenser box (1), capable of being inserted into an insertion channel (101) on the body (100) of the clothes treatment equipment; Auxiliary insertion device (2), respectively connected to the distributor box (1) and the insertion channel (101), and the distributor box (1) is inserted in place in the insertion channel (101) There is a rear insertion stroke before, and within the rear insertion stroke and at the insertion position, the auxiliary insertion device (2) exerts a force on the distributor box (1) along the insertion Inward driving force of channel (101). 2. The dispenser assembly according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary inserting device (2) comprises: a first magnetic device (21), fixed to the distributor box (1); A second magnetic device (22) is installed on the inner wall of the insertion channel (101), and within the rear insertion stroke and at the insertion position, the first magnetic device (21) and The second magnetic device (22) interacts so that the dispenser box (1) is driven inwards along the cartridge channel (101). 3. The dispenser assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, at the plug-in position, the second magnetic device (22) is closer to the device than the first magnetic device (21) At the opening of the insertion channel (101), the first magnetic device (21) and the second magnetic device (22) repel each other. 4. The dispenser assembly according to claim 3, wherein the second magnetic device (22) is arranged against the opening in the insertion channel (101). 5. The dispenser assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, in the plug-in position, the first magnetic device (21) is closer to the device than the second magnetic device (22) At the opening of the insertion channel (101), the first magnetic device (21) and the second magnetic device (22) attract each other. 6. The dispenser assembly according to claim 5, wherein the first magnetic device (21) is arranged on the dispenser box (1) against a handle of the dispenser box (1). 7. The dispenser assembly according to claim 2, wherein there are two first magnetic devices (21), and two of the first magnetic devices (21) are respectively arranged in the dispenser box (1) on the two outer side walls; There are two second magnetic devices (22), and the two second magnetic devices (22) are respectively arranged on two inner side walls of the insertion channel (101). 8. The dispenser assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first magnetic device (21) and the second magnetic device (22) are at the same height position in the insertion channel (101). 9. The dispenser assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first magnetic device (21) and the second magnetic device (22) are both NdFeB high-strength magnets. 10. A laundry treating apparatus, comprising the dispenser assembly of any one of claims 1-9.

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