TWI825977B - Detergent filling guide, detergent supply unit and washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A lotion filling guide device is suitable for being removably received in a slot of a slot base and used in conjunction with at least one liquid lotion storage box. The liquid detergent storage box has a filling port. The lotion filling guide device includes a main structure. The main structure includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall. At least one through hole is formed through the bottom wall. At least one funnel-shaped channel tapering toward the through hole is formed on the top side of the bottom wall, and at least one positioning structure is formed on the bottom side of the bottom wall. The shape of the surrounding wall corresponds to the groove wall of the container. When the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the surrounding wall is clamped on the wall surface of the container, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through and allow the lotion to flow into the container. When the lotion filling guide device is installed on the liquid lotion storage box, the positioning structure is suitable for penetrating into the filling port to fix the lotion filling guide device, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through so that the lotion flows into the liquid lotion. In storage box.

Description

Detergent filling guide, detergent supply unit and washing machine

The present invention relates to a lotion filling guide device, a lotion supply unit and a washing machine, in particular to a lotion filling guide device with a funnel-shaped channel and a lotion supply unit with the lotion filling guide device. and a washing machine having the detergent supply unit.

At present, some washing machines have the function of automatically adding detergent at the right time and in the right amount during the washing process. This type of washing machine is usually equipped with a large-capacity storage box for containing liquid detergent such as laundry detergent and fabric softener. After the user fills the detergent once, the washing machine can run multiple washing programs. However, commercially available laundry detergents and fabric softeners are sold in bottles and refill packs. It is easy to accidentally spill the detergent when filling the storage box, which causes waste and requires time to clean up. , causing considerable trouble.

Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a lotion filling guide device that can solve the aforementioned problems.

Therefore, in some embodiments, the lotion filling guide device of the present invention is suitable for being removably received in a receptacle of a base and used in conjunction with at least one liquid lotion storage box. The liquid lotion storage box has a filling port. The lotion filling guide device includes a main structure. The main structure includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall extending upward from the periphery of the bottom wall. The bottom wall is formed with at least one through hole, and the top side of the bottom wall is formed with at least one funnel-shaped channel that tapers from top to bottom toward the through hole. The portion of the bottom wall corresponding to the funnel-shaped channel is protruded to form at least one The shape corresponds to the positioning structure of the filling port, and the shape of the outer surface of the surrounding wall corresponds to a part of the groove wall of the container. Wherein, when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the surrounding wall is clamped on the wall surface of the container, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through and allow the lotion to flow into the container; in the When the lotion filling guide device is installed on the liquid lotion storage box, the positioning structure is suitable for penetrating into the filling port to fix the lotion filling guide device, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through to allow the lotion to pass through. into the liquid detergent storage box.

In some embodiments, the lotion filling guide device is suitable for use with multiple liquid lotion storage boxes, wherein the bottom wall is formed with a plurality of spaced through holes, and the top side of the bottom wall is formed with a plurality of respectively The funnel-shaped channels are tapered toward the through holes and are spaced apart from each other. A plurality of spaced-apart positioning structures are formed on the bottom side of the bottom wall corresponding to the funnel-shaped channels; the main structure also includes a positioning structure formed on the top of the bottom wall. The side and both ends of the partition wall are respectively connected to the inner wall surface of the surrounding wall. The partition wall is located between the funnel-shaped channels and separates the space defined by the bottom wall and the surrounding wall into two parts; in the lotion When the filling guide device is installed on the liquid lotion storage box, the positioning structures penetrate into the filling ports respectively to fix the lotion filling guide device.

In some implementations, the positioning structure is a surrounding wall extending downward from the bottom side of the bottom wall, and the shape and size of the surrounding wall are consistent with the filling port.

In some embodiments, at least one convex rib structure is formed on the side of the surrounding wall; when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the convex rib structure is supported against the wall surface of the container.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of the top outer edge of the surrounding wall protrudes outward; when the lotion filling guide is received in the container, the top outer edge of the surrounding wall is embedded in the container. The groove wall.

In some embodiments, at least one alignment gap is formed on the top outer edge of the surrounding wall; when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the alignment gap is formed by the groove wall of the container. A bump structure extends in.

In some embodiments, the liquid detergent storage box is received in the container; the main structure further includes a hooking structure extending upward from the surrounding wall; and the lotion filling guide device is received in the container. At this time, the hooking structure is hooked on the liquid lotion storage box.

In some embodiments, the lotion filling guide device further includes a handle structure provided on the main structure for holding.

In some embodiments, the handle structure includes a base detachably coupled to the main structure and having a recessed portion on the top side, and a holding structure disposed at the recessed portion, the base corresponding to the recessed portion. A through hole connected to the funnel-shaped channel is formed through the recessed portion.

In some embodiments, a locking protrusion is formed on the top side of the bottom wall; the handle structure includes a base detachably combined with the main structure, a holding structure provided on the base, and a The bottom side of the base extends downward and can be inserted into a clamping sleeve fixed on the clamping boss.

In some embodiments, the handle structure includes a base detachably coupled to the main structure, a holding structure provided on the base, and at least one support extending downward from the bottom side of the base. When the base is combined with the main structure, the end of the supporting structure contacts the bottom wall of the main structure.

In some embodiments, at least one handle flange structure is formed on the side of the base. When the base is combined with the main structure, the handle flange structure is clamped on the surrounding wall of the main structure.

In some embodiments, the funnel-shaped channel extends in a spiral shape.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a lotion supply unit. The detergent supply unit is suitable for being installed in a casing of a washing machine, and includes a trough, at least one liquid detergent storage box and a detergent filling guide device. The trough is recessed from the top side to form a receptacle. The receptacle has a built-in trough on the top side and a lotion collection trough on the bottom that communicates with the built-in trough. The trough runs through to form a continuous groove. Pass through the detergent discharge port of the detergent collection tank. The liquid lotion storage box is removably placed in the built-in groove and includes a box body with a filling port for filling the lotion and an extraction port for the lotion to flow out. The lotion filling guide device is removably received in the built-in groove and can be used in conjunction with the liquid lotion storage box. The lotion filling guide device includes a main structure having a bottom wall and a surrounding wall extending upward from the periphery of the bottom wall. The bottom wall is formed with at least one through hole, and the top side of the bottom wall is formed with at least one funnel-shaped channel that tapers from top to bottom toward the through hole. The portion of the bottom wall corresponding to the funnel-shaped channel is protruded to form at least one The shape corresponds to the positioning structure of the filling port, and the shape of the outer surface of the surrounding wall corresponds to a part of the groove wall of the container. Wherein, when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the surrounding wall is clamped on the wall surface of the container, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through and allow the lotion to flow into the lotion collection tank. ; When the lotion filling guide device is installed on the liquid lotion storage box, the positioning structure is suitable for penetrating into the filling port to fix the lotion filling guide device, and the through hole allows lotion to pass through. Let the detergent flow into the liquid detergent storage box.

In some embodiments, the groove wall surface of the built-in groove portion forms at least one protruding structure; at least a portion of the top outer edge of the surrounding wall protrudes outward; when the lotion filling guide device is received in the built-in groove portion At this time, the top outer edge of the surrounding wall is embedded in the protruding structure.

In some implementations, the protruding structure is stepped.

In some embodiments, the box body also has a box flange structure located on the side; the main structure further includes a hooking structure extending upward from the surrounding wall; the lotion filling guide device is accommodated in the When the groove is built-in, the hooking structure is hooked on the box flange structure.

In some embodiments, the liquid lotion storage box further includes a side handle disposed on the side of the box body, and a top handle disposed on the top side of the box body.

In some embodiments, when the lotion filling guide is received in the container, the side handle faces the lotion filling guide.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine. The washing machine includes a casing and a detergent supply unit disposed on the casing as mentioned above.

The present invention at least has the following effects: the detergent supply unit of the washing machine allows users to replenish the liquid detergent storage boxes with liquid detergent easily and quickly through the detergent filling guide device. The operation process is simple, and the lotion filling guide is extremely convenient to take or store, and the funnel-shaped channels can effectively guide the filling and flow of liquid lotion to avoid the waste of lotion spillage. , save time cleaning up spilled detergent.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4 , an embodiment of the washing machine 100 of the present invention is shown. The washing machine 100 may be a drum washing machine, for example, but may also be implemented as an upright washing machine. The washing machine 100 includes a casing 1, a cover 2 disposed on the casing 1 that can be opened and closed, a detergent supply unit 3 disposed on the casing 1, and a washing tank (not shown in the figure). , motors, pipelines, control interfaces and other components.

Referring to Figures 2, 5, 17 and 18, the lotion supply unit 3 includes a trough 4, at least one liquid lotion storage box 5, a lotion filling guide 6, a lotion extraction pump 9 and The pipeline structure is not shown in detail in the figure. In this embodiment, there are two liquid lotion storage boxes 5 as an example.

Referring to Figures 3, 4, 6 and 7, the trough 4 is one of the main structures of the lotion supply unit 3. It is recessed from the top side to form a receptacle 41. The receptacle 41 has a top-side recess. There is a built-in groove part 411 on the side, and a detergent collection groove part 412 located on the bottom side and connected with the built-in groove part 411. In addition, the groove base 4 is formed with a detergent discharge port 413 connected to the detergent collection groove portion 412 and located at the rear side. In use, the lotion collecting tank 412 can be used to accommodate powdered lotion or liquid lotion poured manually by the user, and after injecting clean water and mixing the lotion through a pipeline not shown in the figure, the lotion can be used. Clean water is discharged from the detergent discharge port 413 and flows into the washing tank.

Referring to Figures 6, 16 to 18, the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 are removably placed in the built-in groove portion 411, and each includes a box body 51. Each of the boxes 51 has a filling port 511 located on the top side for filling in lotion, and an extraction port 512 located on the bottom side of the rear side for allowing lotion to flow out. In addition, each of the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 also includes a flip cover 52 that can close the filling port 511, a side handle 53 provided on the side of the box body 51, and a handle 53 provided on the top of the box body 51. There is a top handle 54 on the side, and a filter 55 provided in the box 51 and close to the extraction port 512 for filtering impurities and agglomerates of the liquid lotion. In terms of structural configuration, when the lotion filling guide 6 is received in the container 41 , the side handle 53 faces the lotion filling guide 6 . If the user wants to take out the liquid detergent storage box 5 from the built-in groove 411, he can first take out the lotion filling guide 6 upward, and then hold the side handle 53 to fill the liquid detergent storage box 5. The lotion storage box 5 is pulled forward, and then the liquid lotion storage box 5 can be taken out upwardly from the built-in groove portion 411 by holding the top handle 54 . When the user needs to fill liquid detergent such as laundry detergent, fabric softener, etc., the flip cover 52 can be opened, and the liquid detergent can be filled into the box 51 with the assistance of the detergent filling guide device 6. This part of the process is detailed below. During laundry, the detergent extraction pump 9 will extract an appropriate amount of liquid detergent from the extraction port 512 to perform an automatic laundry process.

Referring to Figures 3, 4, 8, 9 and 16, the lotion filling guide 6 is removably received in the built-in groove 411 of the container 41 and can be used to store liquid lotions. Box 5 used.

Referring to FIGS. 8 to 14 , the lotion filling guide 6 includes a main structure 7 having a bottom wall 71 and a surrounding wall 72 extending upward from the periphery of the bottom wall 71 . At least one through hole 711 is formed through the bottom wall 71 . In this embodiment, two spaced apart through holes 711 are formed as an example. A portion of the top side of the bottom wall 71 corresponding to the through hole 711 forms at least one funnel-shaped channel 712 that tapers toward the through hole 711 from top to bottom. In this embodiment, two funnel-shaped channels 712 are formed respectively toward the through holes 711 . Tapered and spaced apart funnel-shaped channels 712 are taken as an example, and in this embodiment, the funnel-shaped channels 712 extend in a spiral shape. Such a structural shape helps to assist the user in filling the liquid lotion, and It can effectively guide the flow of liquid lotion. In addition, the main structure 7 also includes a partition wall 73 formed on the top side of the bottom wall 71 and connected to the inner wall surface of the surrounding wall 72 at both ends. The partition wall 73 is located between the funnel-shaped channels 712 and will The bottom wall 71 and the surrounding wall 72 are divided into two parts according to the defined space, so as to facilitate filling of different types of liquid lotions. The portion of the bottom wall 71 corresponding to the funnel-shaped channel 712 protrudes to form at least one positioning structure 714 with a shape corresponding to the filling port 511 . In this embodiment, two phase positions are formed at the portion corresponding to the funnel-shaped channel 712 . Spaced positioning structures 714 are taken as an example, and each positioning structure 714 is, for example, a surrounding wall extending downward from the bottom side of the bottom wall 71 . The shape and size of the surrounding wall is preferably consistent with the filling port 511 , but it may also be configured. Because the caliber of the filling port 511 is slightly different. The shape of the outer surface of the surrounding wall 72 corresponds to a part of the wall surface of the container 41 , so that when the lotion filling guide 6 is received in the built-in groove, it can be fixed in the built-in groove by the surrounding wall 72 The groove wall is used to fix the lotion filling guide device 6.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4 , in the normal state when the lotion filling guide 6 is received in the container 41 , the surrounding wall 72 of the main structure 7 is clamped on the wall surface of the container 41 , and the passage The hole 711 allows lotion to pass through and flow into the lotion collecting tank 412 . Therefore, when the user wants to manually pour lotion into the lotion collecting tank 412, he can directly pour the lotion into one of the funnel-shaped channels 712, so that the lotion will be poured along the funnel. The channel 712 flows into the lotion collection tank portion 412 through the through hole 711, and then pours clean water into the lotion collection tank portion 412 through a pipeline (not shown) to mix the lotion. The agent flows out from the washing tank 413 to perform the washing process.

Referring to Figures 5, 15 and 16, when the user needs to use the lotion filling guide 6 to assist in the step of filling liquid lotion into the liquid lotion storage boxes 5, the user can first use the method shown in Figure 5 The lotion filling guide 6 is taken out upwardly from the built-in groove 411, and after opening the flip covers 52, the positioning structures 714 can be aligned with the filling openings 511 respectively, and the positioning structures 714 can be aligned with the filling openings 511. The positioning structures 714 respectively penetrate into the filling openings 511 to fix the lotion filling guide 6 . In this way, when the lotion filling guide 6 is installed on the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , the user can align the liquid lotion with the funnel-shaped channels 712 Pour the liquid detergent storage box 5 into the corresponding liquid detergent storage box 5 (for example, the liquid detergent storage box 5 on the left side of the figure stores laundry detergent, and the right side stores laundry softener). The through hole 711 allows the detergent to pass through and allow the laundry detergent to pass through. The liquid detergent flows into the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 so that liquid detergent can be extracted from the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 during the automatic washing process.

During the above process, since the openings of the funnel-shaped channels 712 are larger than the filling openings 511 of the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 , it is convenient for the user to fill the liquid lotion, and lotion overflow is less likely to occur. It saves the amount of detergent and eliminates the tedious steps of cleaning up spilled detergent, thus improving the convenience of use. In addition, since the detergent filling guide 6 is designed to be accommodated in the built-in groove portion 411 together with the liquid detergent storage boxes 5, it is very convenient to access and store, and does not need to be installed in the washing machine 100. In addition, a space for accommodating the lotion filling guide device 6 is provided, which helps to improve the usability of the lotion filling guide device 6 . Of course, in different embodiments, the lotion filling guide device 6 can also be configured to be placed in other locations instead of being placed in the built-in groove portion 411, and the number of liquid lotion storage boxes 5 used can be matched. It is not limited to two, as long as the number of the through holes 711, the funnel-shaped channel 712, the positioning structure 714 and other structures can be adjusted.

Referring to Figures 3, 4, 6 and 7, furthermore, in this embodiment, the groove wall surface of the built-in groove portion 411 forms at least one protruding structure 42, and the number of the protruding structures 42 is, for example, two, and Each is in the shape of a staircase. In addition, at least part of the top outer edge of the surrounding wall 72 of the lotion filling guide device 6 protrudes outward. For example, in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the top outer edges of the lower left side and the upper right side protrude outward. . In this way, when the lotion filling guide 6 is received in the built-in groove 411, the top outer edge of the surrounding wall 72 will be embedded in the protruding structure 42, so that the lotion filling guide 6 6 can be stored stably in the built-in groove 411 and is easy to take out.

In addition, in this embodiment, the box body 51 of the liquid lotion storage box 5 also has a box flange structure 513 located on the side. The box flange structure 513 can be provided on the side, for example. The top of the side handle 53 is in the shape of an inclined wall. Moreover, the main structure 7 of the lotion filling guide device 6 also includes a hooking structure 74 extending upward from the surrounding wall 72 . In this way, when the lotion filling guide 6 is received in the built-in groove portion 411, the hooking structure 74 is hooked on the box flange structure 513, so that it can be positioned differently from the aforementioned protrusions. The box flange structures 513 of the structure 42 provide the function of fixing the lotion filling guide 6, thereby ensuring the stability of the lotion filling guide 6 when it is received in the built-in groove 411. However, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 and the lotion filling guide 6 are both accommodated in the built-in groove 411 and are configured to be stored by the liquid lotion. The box 5 provides the function of fixing the lotion filling guide device 6, but according to actual needs, the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 can also be kept out of contact with the lotion filling guide device 6, and only the slot seat can be used to fix the lotion filling guide device 6. 4 provides a structural fixing function for fixing the lotion filling guide device 6, which is also the way in which the present invention is implemented.

Referring to FIGS. 8 to 14 , the detailed implementation of the lotion filling guide device 6 will be further described below.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the side surface of the surrounding wall 72 is formed with at least one (here, multiple) longitudinally extending rib structures 721 , and the top outer edge of the surrounding wall 72 is formed with at least one pair of aligned ribs 721 . Notch 722. When the lotion filling guide 6 is received in the built-in groove portion 411 of the container 41, the protruding rib structures 721 will be supported against the wall surface of the built-in groove portion 411, and the alignment notch 722 will provide space for the container. A bump structure (not shown in the figure) formed on the groove wall surface of the groove 41 extends into it. In this way, through the structural configuration of the rib structures 721 and the alignment notches 722, the main structure 7 of the lotion filling guide device 6 can be stable and non-shaking through appropriate structural clamping design. , is accommodated in the built-in groove portion 411 without translation.

In addition, in this embodiment, the lotion filling guide device 6 also includes a handle structure 8 provided on the main structure 7 for holding. The handle structure 8 has a base 81 that is detachably combined with the main structure 7 and has a recessed portion 811 on the top side, a holding structure 82 provided at the recessed portion 811, and a holding structure 82 formed by the bottom side of the base 81. The clamping sleeve 83 extends downward, and at least one (here, there are multiple) supporting structures 84 extending downward from the bottom side of the base 81 . The base 81 is formed with a through hole 812 connected to the funnel-shaped channel 712 at a position corresponding to the recessed portion 811 for allowing liquid lotion to flow in, and at least one (here, multiple) holes are formed on the side of the base. Handle flange construction 813. When the base 81 is combined with the main structure 7, the clamping sleeve 83 can be threaded and fixed on a clamping protrusion 713 formed on the top side of the bottom wall 71 to achieve the effect of insertion and fixation. The end of the resisting structure 84 will contact the top side of the bottom wall 71 of the main structure 7 , and the handle flange structures 813 will be clamped on the surrounding wall 72 of the main structure 7 , so that the handle structure 8 can be installed stably. On the main structure 7 of the lotion filling guide device 6 .

Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3, 5, 16 to 18, when the user wants to add detergent, the cover 2 of the washing machine 100 can be opened as shown in Figure 1, and the detergent is supplied. The unit 3 is in a state as shown in Figures 2 and 3, that is, the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 and the lotion filling guide 6 are accommodated in the built-in groove 411, and the user can directly remove the lotion from the Manually pour powder lotion or liquid lotion into the filling guide 6 , and let the lotion flow into the lotion collection tank 412 along the funnel-shaped channel 712 of the lotion filling guide 6 through the through hole 711 , and then after the clean water is introduced and the detergent is initially mixed, the detergent can be discharged from the detergent discharge port 413 and flow into the washing tank along the pipeline not shown.

On the other hand, when the user wants to fill the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 with liquid detergent, he can hold the lids 52 of the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 as shown in FIG. 5 The holding structure 82 of the lotion filling guide device 6 is used to lift the lotion filling guide device 6, and the positioning structures 714 of the lotion filling guide device 6 can be inserted as shown in Figures 15 and 16. Enter the filling ports 511 of the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 , and install the lotion filling guide 6 on the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 . Then, the user can pour liquid detergent such as laundry detergent and fabric softener into one of the funnel-shaped channels 712 of the detergent filling guide 6, and let the liquid detergent flow along the funnel-shaped channel. 712 flows into the box body 51 of the liquid lotion storage box 5 through the through hole 711. Finally, the lotion filling guide 6 is picked up, cleaned and placed again in the built-in groove, thereby completing the replenishment of liquid lotion. program of. In the above process, since the liquid lotion can be filled through the lotion filling guide 6 instead of directly filling the liquid lotion from the filling ports 511, the liquid lotion can be filled easily and quickly. filling, and can effectively avoid waste caused by liquid lotion spillage.

Furthermore, if the user needs to clean the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 and the lotion filling guide 6, the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 and the lotion filling guide 6 can be cleaned as shown in Figures 17 and 18. The filling guide 6 is taken out from the built-in groove 411 of the groove base 4 . The way to take the lotion filling guide 6 is as mentioned above, it can be held from the holding structure 82, and the liquid lotion storage boxes 5 can hold the side handles 53 and first put the liquid lotion. The liquid lotion storage box 5 is slightly moved to the position where the lotion filling guide 6 is placed, and then the top side handles are held to lift the liquid lotion storage box 5 to store the liquid lotion storage box 5 and the lotion filling guide 6 . To use the lotion filling guide 6, just reverse the above steps, and the process of taking or storing the lotion is extremely simple.

Based on the above description, the detergent supply unit 3 of the washing machine 100 of the present invention allows the user to easily and quickly replenish the liquid detergent storage boxes 5 with liquid detergent through the arrangement of the detergent filling guide 6 , the operation process is simple, and the lotion filling guide device 6 is very convenient to take or store, and can effectively guide the filling and flow of liquid lotion through the arrangement of the funnel-shaped channels 712 to avoid causing washing. It eliminates the waste of spilled lotion and saves the time of cleaning up the spilled lotion, so the purpose of the present invention can indeed be achieved.

However, the above are only examples of the present invention, and should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention. All simple equivalent changes and modifications made based on the patent scope of the present invention and the content of the patent specification are still within the scope of the present invention. Within the scope covered by the patent of this invention.

100:Washing machine 1:Chassis 2:Block 3: Detergent supply unit 4:Slot 41: Container 411: Built-in groove 412: Detergent collecting tank part 413:Lotion outlet 42:Protruding structure 5: Liquid detergent storage box 51:Box body 511: filling port 512: Extraction port 513: Box flange structure 52:Lift the cover 53: Side handle 54:Top side handle 55:Filter 6:Lotion filling guide device 7: Main structure 71: Bottom wall 711:Through hole 712: Funnel-shaped channel 713: Clamping convex column 714: Positioning structure 72:surround wall 721:Protruding rib structure 722: Alignment gap 73:Partition wall 74:Hook structure 8: Handle structure 81:Pedestal 811: depression 812:Through hole 813: Handle flange structure 82: Holding structure 83: Clamping sleeve 84: Support structure 9: Detergent extraction pump

Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the drawings, in which: Figure 1 is an incomplete perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the washing machine of the present invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the implementation structure of a detergent supply unit of the washing machine; Figure 3 is a perspective cross-sectional view along line III-III of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a perspective cross-sectional view along line IV-IV of Figure 2; Figure 5 is a three-dimensional partially exploded view similar to Figure 2; Figure 6 is a perspective cross-sectional view along line VI-VI of Figure 5; Figure 7 is a perspective cross-sectional view along VII-VII of Figure 5; Figure 8 is a perspective view illustrating the implementation structure of a lotion filling guide device of the lotion supply unit; Figure 9 is a perspective view corresponding to Figure 8 but with a different perspective; Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view corresponding to Figure 9; Figure 11 is a perspective view corresponding to Figures 8 and 9 but with different viewing angles; Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view corresponding to Figure 11; Figure 13 is a bottom perspective view of the lotion filling guide device; Figure 14 is a perspective view corresponding to Figure 13 but with a different perspective; Figure 15 is a perspective view illustrating a usage of the detergent supply unit; Figure 16 is a perspective cross-sectional view along line XVI-XVI of Figure 15; Figure 17 is an exploded perspective view illustrating another usage of the detergent supply unit; and Figure 18 is a perspective view corresponding to Figure 17 but with a different perspective.

3: Detergent supply unit

4:Slot

412: Detergent collecting tank part

413:Lotion outlet

5: Liquid detergent storage box

52:Lift the cover

54:Top side handle

55:Filter

6:Lotion filling guide device

711:Through hole

712: Funnel-shaped channel

74:Hook structure

8: Handle structure

9: Detergent extraction pump

Claims (20)

A lotion filling guide device is suitable for being removably received in a container of a trough and used with at least one liquid lotion storage box. The liquid lotion storage box has a filling port. The lotion filling The guidance device includes: A main structure includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall extending upward from the periphery of the bottom wall. The bottom wall has at least one through hole formed therethrough. A funnel-shaped channel, the part of the bottom side of the bottom wall corresponding to the funnel-shaped channel protrudes to form at least one positioning structure with a shape corresponding to the filling port, and the shape of the outer surface of the surrounding wall corresponds to a part of the wall surface of the container, Wherein, when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the surrounding wall is clamped on the wall surface of the container, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through and allow the lotion to flow into the container; in the When the lotion filling guide device is installed on the liquid lotion storage box, the positioning structure is suitable for penetrating into the filling port to fix the lotion filling guide device, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through to allow the lotion to pass through. into the liquid detergent storage box. The lotion filling guide device as described in claim 1 is suitable for use with multiple liquid lotion storage boxes, wherein the bottom wall is formed with a plurality of spaced through holes, and a plurality of separate through holes are formed on the top side of the bottom wall. The funnel-shaped channels are tapered toward the through holes and are spaced apart from each other. A plurality of spaced-apart positioning structures are formed on the bottom side of the bottom wall corresponding to the funnel-shaped channels; the main structure also includes a positioning structure formed on the top of the bottom wall. The side and both ends of the partition wall are respectively connected to the inner wall surface of the surrounding wall. The partition wall is located between the funnel-shaped channels and separates the space defined by the bottom wall and the surrounding wall into two parts; in the lotion When the filling guide device is installed on the liquid lotion storage box, the positioning structures penetrate into the filling ports respectively to fix the lotion filling guide device. The lotion filling guide device of claim 1, wherein the positioning structure is a surrounding wall extending downward from the bottom side of the bottom wall, and the shape and size of the surrounding wall are consistent with the filling port. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 1, wherein at least one convex rib structure is formed on the side of the surrounding wall; when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the convex rib structure is supported against The wall of the tank. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 1, wherein at least part of the top outer edge of the surrounding wall protrudes outward; when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the surrounding wall The outer edge of the top side is embedded in the wall surface of the container. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 5, wherein the top outer edge of the surrounding wall forms at least one alignment gap; when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the alignment gap A convex structure formed on the groove wall surface of the container extends into the groove. The detergent filling guide device according to claim 1, wherein the liquid detergent storage box is received in the container; the main structure also includes a hooking structure extending upward from the surrounding wall; in the detergent When the filling guide device is received in the container, the hooking structure is hooked on the liquid detergent storage box. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 1 further includes a handle structure provided on the main structure for holding. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 8, wherein the handle structure includes a base detachably combined with the main structure and having a recessed portion on the top side, and a holder provided at the recessed portion. According to the structure, the base is formed with a through hole connected to the funnel-shaped channel at a position corresponding to the recessed portion. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 8, wherein a locking protrusion is formed on the top side of the bottom wall; the handle structure includes a base detachably combined with the main structure, a base disposed on the base The holding structure of the base, and a clamping sleeve extending downward from the bottom side of the base and capable of being threaded and fixed on the clamping protruding column. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 8, wherein the handle structure includes a base detachably combined with the main structure, a holding structure provided on the base, and at least one handle formed by the base. A support structure extends downward from the bottom side of the base. When the base is combined with the main structure, the end of the support structure touches the bottom wall of the main structure. The lotion filling guide device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein at least one handle flange structure is formed on the side of the base, and when the base is combined with the main structure, the handle flange structure It is clamped on the surrounding wall of the main structure. The lotion filling guide device according to claim 1, wherein the funnel-shaped channel extends in a spiral shape. A detergent supply unit suitable for installation in a casing of a washing machine. The detergent supply unit includes: A trough is recessed from the top side to form a trough. The trough has a built-in groove portion located on the top side, and a lotion collecting trough portion located on the bottom side and connected to the built-in groove portion. The trough seat is formed through a detergent discharge port connected to the detergent collection tank; At least one liquid lotion storage box is removably placed in the built-in tank and includes a box body with a filling port for filling the lotion and an extraction port for the lotion to flow out. ;and A lotion filling guide device is removably received in the built-in groove and can be used with the liquid lotion storage box. The lotion filling guide device includes a main structure having a bottom wall and a A surrounding wall extending upward from the periphery of the bottom wall, the bottom wall is formed with at least one through hole, and the top side of the bottom wall is formed with at least one funnel-shaped channel that tapers from top to bottom toward the through hole. The bottom side of the bottom wall The portion corresponding to the funnel-shaped channel protrudes to form at least one positioning structure with a shape corresponding to the filling port, and the shape of the outer surface of the surrounding wall corresponds to a portion of the wall surface of the container, Wherein, when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the surrounding wall is clamped on the wall surface of the container, and the through hole allows the lotion to pass through and allow the lotion to flow into the lotion collection tank. ; When the lotion filling guide device is installed on the liquid lotion storage box, the positioning structure is suitable for penetrating into the filling port to fix the lotion filling guide device, and the through hole allows lotion to pass through. Let the detergent flow into the liquid detergent storage box. The detergent supply unit of claim 14, wherein the groove wall surface of the built-in groove portion forms at least one protruding structure; at least part of the top outer edge of the surrounding wall protrudes outward; in the lotion filling guide When the device is received in the built-in groove, the top outer edge of the surrounding wall is embedded in the protruding structure. The detergent supply unit as claimed in claim 15, wherein the protruding structure is in a stepped shape. The detergent supply unit as claimed in claim 14, wherein the box body also has a box flange structure located on the side; the main structure further includes a hooking structure extending upward from the surrounding wall; in the lotion When the filling guide device is received in the built-in groove, the hooking structure is hooked on the box flange structure. The detergent supply unit of claim 14, wherein the liquid detergent storage box further includes a side handle provided on the side of the box body, and a top side handle provided on the top side of the box body. . The detergent supply unit as claimed in claim 18, wherein when the lotion filling guide device is received in the container, the side handle faces the lotion filling guide device. A washing machine including: a casing; and A detergent supply unit as described in any one of claims 14 to 19 is provided at the casing.

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