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- the present disclosure relates to a washing machine having a detergent dispenser.
- a washing machine is a device that uses the driving force of a motor to mix together laundry, washing water, and detergent placed inside the laundry room, thereby washing the laundry through friction between them.
- the detergent dispenser is a device that ensures that detergent is evenly mixed with the water supplied during the process of supplying water into the tub of the washing machine.
- the detergent dispenser may include a box-shaped case with an open front, which is installed inside the housing of the washing machine, and a detergent box that is installed inside the case through the open front of the case and is separated in the form of a drawer.
- the user can remove the detergent compartment from the case to refill the detergent compartment or clean the compartment.
- One aspect of the present disclosure provides a washing machine having a detergent dispenser that is easy to install and remove from the detergent dispenser.
- One aspect of the present disclosure provides a washing machine having a detergent dispenser that prevents the detergent compartment from being dislodged.
- a washing machine includes a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, and a detergent supply configured to supply detergent to the tub.
- the detergent supply includes a case mounted on the housing, a detergent box provided to be movable in a mounting direction mounted on the case and a separation direction separated from the case, a push connection provided to be pressurized against the detergent box in the separation direction, and an electric motor provided to operate the push connection.
- the push connection is provided to be rotatable to a first position engaged with the detergent box to support the detergent box in the mounting direction and a second position disengaged from the detergent box to release support of the detergent box in the mounting direction.
- a washing machine comprises a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, a case mounted on the housing, a detergent box provided to be movable in a mounting direction mounted on the case and a separation direction separated from the case, a push connection unit engageable with the detergent box so as to pressurize the detergent box in the separation direction, an electric motor provided to operate the push connection unit, and a processor controlling the electric motor.
- the processor controls the electric motor so that the push connection unit moves in the mounting direction when the detergent box moves in the mounting direction and is engaged with the push connection unit.
- a washing machine comprises a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, and a detergent supply configured to supply detergent to the tub.
- the detergent supply comprises a case provided to have an opening, a detergent box movable in one direction with respect to the case through the opening, and an electric module coupled to the detergent box so that the detergent box moves in the one direction.
- the electric module comprises an electric motor and a push connector movable in the one direction by receiving driving force from the electric motor.
- the push connector includes a catch protrusion inserted into the detergent box and rotatable about an axis in the one direction so as to prevent the detergent box from being separated.
- the convenience of use of the washing machine can be improved because the detergent box can be easily installed and removed.
- the detergent container can be prevented from being separated from the housing, thereby making management easier.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a detergent supply device mounted on a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing some components of a detergent supply device.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a power module according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a push connection according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a push connection according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a push connector in a first pressurized position according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 9 is a drawing showing the push connection part of Figure 8 moved to the second pressurized position.
- FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a detergent box coupling part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a state in which a push connector is coupled in a first position in a detergent box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a state in which a push connector in a detergent box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is disengaged at a second position.
- FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a push connector being coupled to a detergent box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a detergent container being completely mounted in a case during the operation of a detergent supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a detergent container being separated from a case during the operation of a detergent supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a state in which a detergent container is separated from a power module during the operation of a detergent supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a detergent container being mounted on a case during the operation of a detergent supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a detergent container mounted on a case during the operation of a detergent supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a method for controlling a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a method for controlling a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of a push connector and a switch according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 23 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Figure 24 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Figure 23.
- Figure 25 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Figure 26 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Figure 25.
- Figure 27 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Figure 28 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Figure 27.
- Figure 29 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Figure 30 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Figure 29.
- Figure 31 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Figure 32 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Figure 31.
- Figure 33 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Figure 34 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Figure 33.
- Figure 35 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connection part.
- Figure 36 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Figure 35.
- each of the phrases “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B, or C”, “at least one of A, B, and C”, and “at least one of A, B, or C” can include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations of them.
- a component e.g., a first component
- another component e.g., a second component
- the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- Washing machines can perform washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying processes. Washing machines are an example of clothes treatment devices, and clothes treatment devices are a concept encompassing devices that wash clothes (laundry items, drying items), devices that dry clothes, and devices that can perform both washing and drying of clothes.
- Washing machines may include top-loading washing machines in which a laundry inlet for loading or withdrawing laundry is provided to face upward, or front-loading washing machines in which a laundry inlet is provided to face forward. Washing machines according to various embodiments may include washing machines of other loading methods other than top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines.
- the front-loading washing machine may include a washing machine with a dryer capable of drying laundry accommodated inside the drum.
- the washing machine with a dryer may include a hot air supply device for supplying high-temperature air into the drum and a condensing device for removing moisture from air discharged from the drum.
- the washing machine with a dryer may include a heat pump device.
- the washing machine according to various embodiments may include a washing machine with a washing method other than the washing method described above.
- a washing machine may include a housing that accommodates various components therein.
- the housing may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry inlet formed on one side.
- the washing machine may include a door for opening and closing the laundry compartment.
- the door may be rotatably mounted to the housing by a hinge. At least a portion of the door may be transparent or translucent to allow the interior of the housing to be seen.
- the washing machine may include a tub provided inside the housing to store water.
- the tub may be provided in a generally cylindrical shape with a tub opening formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the housing so that the tub opening corresponds to the laundry inlet.
- the tub may be connected to the housing by a damper.
- the damper may absorb vibrations generated when the drum rotates, thereby attenuating vibrations transmitted to the housing.
- a washing machine may include a drum configured to accommodate laundry.
- the drum can be positioned inside the tub so that the drum opening provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet and the tub opening. Laundry can be accommodated in the drum or taken out from the drum by passing through the laundry inlet, the tub opening, and the drum opening in sequence.
- the drum can perform each operation of washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration while rotating inside the tub.
- a plurality of holes are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum so that water stored in the tub can flow into the inside of the drum or flow out of the outside of the drum.
- the washing machine may include a driving device configured to rotate the drum.
- the driving device may include a driving motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the driving motor to the drum.
- the rotating shaft may be connected to the drum by penetrating the tub.
- the drive device can rotate the drum forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration, or drying cycle.
- the washing machine may include a water supply device configured to supply water to the tub.
- the water supply device may include a water supply pipe and a water supply valve provided on the water supply pipe.
- the water supply pipe may be connected to an external water source.
- the water supply pipe may extend from the external water source to the detergent supply device and/or the tub. Water may be supplied to the tub via the detergent supply device. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent supply device.
- the water supply valve can open or close the water supply line in response to an electrical signal from the processor.
- the water supply valve can allow or block the supply of water to the tub from an external water source.
- the water supply valve can include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.
- the washing machine may include a detergent supply device configured to supply detergent to the tub.
- the detergent supply device may include a manual detergent supply device that requires a user to insert detergent to be used for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically inserts a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash.
- the detergent supply device may include a detergent box for storing detergent.
- the detergent supply device may be configured to supply detergent into the tub during a water supply process. Water supplied through a water supply pipe may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device. The water mixed with detergent may be supplied into the tub.
- Detergent is used as a term encompassing a pre-wash detergent, a main wash detergent, a fabric softener, a bleach, etc., and the detergent box may be divided into a pre-wash detergent storage area, a main wash detergent storage area, a fabric softener storage area, and a bleach storage area.
- the washing machine may include a drain device configured to discharge water contained in the tub to the outside.
- the drain device may include a drain pipe extending from the bottom of the tub to the outside of the housing, a drain valve provided on the drain pipe to open and close the drain pipe, and a pump provided on the drain pipe.
- the pump may pump water in the drain pipe to the outside of the housing.
- the washing machine may include a control panel disposed on one side of the housing.
- the control panel may provide a user interface for a user to interact with the washing machine.
- the user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.
- At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
- the at least one input interface may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash/rinse/spin setting button.
- the at least one input interface may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and/or a microphone.
- At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.
- At least one output interface can convey information related to a washing course and an operating time of the washing machine, washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to a user.
- Information related to the operation of the washing machine can be output by a screen, an indicator, a voice, etc.
- At least one output interface can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
- LCD liquid crystal display
- LED light emitting diode
- the washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with external devices via wired and/or wireless means.
- the communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.
- the communication module can transmit data to an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance), or receive data from an external device.
- an external device e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance
- the communication module can establish communication with a server and/or a user device and/or a home appliance, and transmit and receive various data.
- the communication module can support establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and performance of communication through the established communication channel.
- the communication module can include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- any of these communication modules can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)).
- a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
- a second network e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)
- a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless
- a short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
- a Bluetooth communication module a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
- the long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit.
- the mobile communication unit transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
- the communication module can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, and other home appliances through a peripheral access point (AP).
- the access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the washing machine or the user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected.
- the washing machine or the user device can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN).
- the processor can control various components of the washing machine (e.g., a drive motor, a water inlet valve).
- the processor can control various components of the washing machine to perform at least one cycle including water supply, washing, rinsing, and/or spin-drying according to a user input.
- the processor can control the drive motor to adjust the rotation speed of the drum, or control the water inlet valve of the water supply device to supply water to the tub.
- the processor may include hardware such as a CPU or memory, and software such as a control program.
- the processor may include an algorithm for controlling the operation of components in a washing machine, at least one memory storing data in the form of a program, and at least one processor performing the above-described operation using data stored in the at least one memory.
- the memory and the processor may each be implemented as separate chips.
- the processor may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores.
- the memory may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks.
- the memory and the processor may be implemented as a single chip.
- the detergent box (80) can be mounted in the mounting direction (-X) with respect to the case (70) and can be separated in the separation direction (+X).
- the mounting direction (-X) may mean a direction toward the +X axis
- the separation direction (+X) may mean a direction toward the -X axis.
- the detergent box (80) can be moved in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) with respect to the case (70). That is, the one direction (+X ⁇ -X) may mean the mounting direction (-X) and/or the detachment direction (+X). In this drawing, the one direction (+X ⁇ -X) may mean the direction along the X-axis. The one direction (+X ⁇ -X) may mean the front-back direction.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a washing machine (1) includes a housing (10) that forms an exterior and accommodates various components inside, a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10) to store washing water, a drum (30) that accommodates and rotates laundry, and a driving motor (16) that rotates the drum (30).
- the housing (10) may have a roughly box shape.
- the housing (10) may have a front plate (11), a rear plate, a top plate, a bottom plate, and a side plate.
- a control panel (12) having an input button (12a) for receiving an operation command from a user and a display (12b) for displaying operation information of the washing machine (1) may be provided on the front panel (11).
- the tub (20) can accommodate washing water and be formed in a roughly cylindrical shape.
- the tub (20) can be fixed to the interior of the housing (10).
- a water supply unit (13) for supplying washing water into the interior of the tub (20) may be provided at the upper part of the tub (20).
- the water supply unit (13) may be composed of a water supply pipe (13b) through which washing water is supplied from an external water source, and a water supply valve (13a) for opening and closing the water supply pipe (13b).
- a detergent supply unit (50) for supplying detergent to the tub (20) may be provided at the front upper portion of the housing (10).
- the detergent supply unit (50) may be connected to the tub (20) through a connecting pipe (15). Washing water supplied through the water supply pipe (13b) may be supplied to the interior of the tub (20) together with the detergent through the detergent supply unit (50).
- a drive motor (16) that generates rotational force to rotate the drum (30) may be provided at the rear of the tub (20).
- the drive motor (16) is composed of a fixed stator and a rotor that rotates by electromagnetic interaction with the stator, and can convert electrical power into mechanical rotational power.
- the rotational power generated from the drive motor (16) can be transmitted to the drum (30) through the drive shaft (17).
- the drive shaft (17) is configured to be press-fitted to the rotor of the drive motor (16) and rotate together with the rotor, and can connect the drum (30) and the drive motor (16) by penetrating the rear wall of the tub (20).
- a drainage device (18) for discharging the washing water inside the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10) may be provided at the bottom of the tub (20).
- the drainage device (18) may be composed of a drainage pipe (18a) that guides the washing water in the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10) and a drainage pump (18b) that pumps the washing water in the tub (20).
- the drum (30) has a roughly cylindrical shape with an open front, and can be provided inside the tub (20).
- the drum (30) can rotate inside the tub (20).
- the drum (30) can perform washing by raising and dropping laundry while rotating.
- a plurality of lifters (31) that raise laundry when the drum (30) rotates can be provided on the inner surface of the drum (30).
- a plurality of perforations (32) can be formed around the periphery of the drum (30) so that the washing water stored in the tub (20) can be circulated.
- the washing machine (1) may include a door assembly (40).
- the door assembly (40) may include a main door (41) for opening and closing a main inlet of a cabinet front panel (11), and an auxiliary door (42) for opening and closing an auxiliary inlet formed in the main door (41).
- the main door (41) and the auxiliary door (42) may be opened and closed independently of each other.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a detergent supply device mounted on a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the detergent supply unit (50) may be installed inside the housing (10). This drawing illustrates, as an example, that the detergent supply unit (50) is placed at the upper left inside the housing (10), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the detergent supply unit (50) may be placed at the upper right inside the housing (10) or may be placed at the lower part.
- the detergent supply device (50) may include a case (70) installed inside the housing (10).
- the case (70) may be provided to accommodate a detergent box (80).
- the case (70) may be provided on the upper portion of the tub (20).
- the detergent supply device (50) may include a detergent box (80) provided to accommodate detergent.
- the detergent box (80) may be accommodated inside the case (70).
- the detergent box (80) can be mounted on the case (70) toward the mounting direction (-X) and can be separated from the case (70) toward the separation direction (+X).
- the detergent box (80) can move from the case (70) toward one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the detergent box (80) can be introduced and/or withdrawn from the case (70).
- the detergent supply unit (50) may include a water supply unit (60) that is coupled to the case (70) and/or the detergent box (80) to supply water.
- the water supply unit (60) may be connected to the water supply pipe (13b) of the water supply unit (13).
- the water supply unit (60) may be provided to cover the upper part of the case (70).
- the detergent supply device (50) may include an electric module (100) installed inside the housing (10).
- the electric module (100) may move the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X) to mount the detergent box (80) in the case (70).
- the electric module (100) may move the detergent box (80) in the separation direction (+X) to separate the detergent box (80) from the case (70).
- the power module (100) may include a push connector (150).
- the push connector (150) may move toward the mounting direction (-X) and/or the detaching direction (+X) of the detergent box (80).
- the push connector (150) may pressurize the detergent box (80) in the detaching direction (+X).
- the push connector (150) may support the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X).
- the push connector (150) may move along one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the power module (100) may be provided at the rear of the detergent box (80) and/or case (70).
- the front panel (11) of the washing machine (1) may include a detergent supply installation portion (11a) formed by at least a portion being cut out.
- the detergent supply installation portion (11a) may be provided on the upper portion of the front panel (11).
- the washing machine (1) may include an input interface (300) for receiving an operation command from a user.
- the input interface (300) may include an input button (12a) provided on a control panel (12).
- the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the input interface (300) may be provided in various shapes.
- the input interface (300) may be provided in the shape of a touch screen or a dial.
- the user can supply detergent to the tub (20) via the input button (12a).
- the user can select an automatic detergent supply method or a manual detergent supply method.
- the user can separate the detergent box (80) from the case (70) via the input button (12a).
- the detergent box (80) can move in the separation direction (+X) from the case (70).
- the detergent box (80) can be automatically separated from the case (70). That is, instead of the user manually separating the detergent box (80) from the case (70), the detergent box (80) can be automatically separated by a command input by the user. Therefore, the convenience of using the washing machine (1) can be increased.
- the detergent box (80) may include a detergent box cover (81) forming the front.
- the detergent box cover (81) may be a part that is exposed to the outside even when the detergent box (80) is mounted in the case (70).
- the detergent container cover (81) may not include a handle. Since the user does not need to manually withdraw the detergent container (80), the detergent container cover (81) may not be provided with a part for the user to grasp. Accordingly, the detergent container cover (81) may be provided without a recessed or protruding part for a handle or the like.
- the detergent box cover (81) may be provided as a flat surface overall. Alternatively, the detergent box cover (81) may be provided as a curved surface overall. That is, since there is no need to provide a portion for the user to grasp, the freedom of design of the detergent box cover (81) exposed to the outside can be improved and the aesthetics can be improved.
- the detergent box cover (81) may be formed to correspond to the detergent supply installation part (11a) of the front panel (11).
- the detergent box cover (81) may be installed to be connected to the front of the detergent supply installation part (11a).
- the detergent box cover may be formed to extend from the front panel (11) of the washing machine (1).
- Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing some components of a detergent supply device.
- the case (70) may include a case body (71) in which a detergent box (80) is accommodated, and a case opening (72) formed on the front of the case body (71) so that the detergent box (80) can be introduced and/or withdrawn.
- a detergent box (80) may be provided to accommodate detergent.
- the detergent box (80) may be installed to be movable in and out of the case (70) through the case opening (72).
- the detergent box (80) may include a detergent box body (82).
- the detergent box body (82) may be formed in a box shape with an open top.
- the interior of the detergent box body (82) may be partitioned by a partition wall (83).
- a plurality of partition walls (83) may be provided.
- a detergent receiving portion (84) may be formed inside the detergent container body (82).
- the detergent receiving portion (84) may receive detergent and/or rinsing agent.
- the detergent receiving portion (84) may include a first receiving portion (84a), a second receiving portion (84b), and a third receiving portion (84c) partitioned by a partition wall (83).
- the detergent box (80) may include a detergent box cover (81) provided at the front of the detergent box body (82).
- the detergent box cover (81) may be installed to cover the front of the detergent box body (82).
- the detergent box cover (81) may be combined with the detergent box body (82).
- the detergent box (80) may include an opening (85) provided to supply detergent to a detergent pump (not shown).
- the detergent contained inside the detergent box (80) may be discharged to the detergent pump through the opening (85).
- the opening (85) may include a first opening hole (86) into which the detergent suction unit of the detergent pump is inserted and/or a second opening hole (87) into which the detergent detection unit of the detergent pump is inserted.
- the electric module (100) can be coupled to a case (70) and/or a detergent box (80).
- the push connection part (150) of the electric module (100) can be coupled to a detergent box coupling part (90) of a detergent box (80) placed inside the case (70) by passing through a case coupling hole (73) formed in the case (70).
- the case (70) may include a case joining hole (73) to which a push connecting part (150) is joined.
- the push connecting part (150) may be inserted into the case joining hole (73) so that the power module (100) may be fixed to the case (70).
- the detergent box (80) may include a detergent box joining part (90).
- the detergent box joining part (90) of the detergent box (80) may be provided at a position corresponding to the case joining hole (73) of the case (70).
- the detergent box coupling part (90) may be provided so that the detergent box (80) can be coupled to the electric module (100).
- the detergent box coupling part (90) may connect the detergent box (80) and the electric module (100).
- the push connection part (150) may be coupled and/or decoupled from the detergent box (80) by the detergent box coupling part (90). This will be described later.
- the detergent box coupling part (90) may be provided at the rear of the detergent box (80).
- the detergent box coupling part (90) may be provided to protrude upward from the top of the detergent box body (82).
- the detergent box coupling part (90) may be provided in various shapes at various locations of the detergent box (80) as long as it can be coupled with the electric module (100).
- the detergent box coupling part (90) may be provided on the side of the detergent box body (82) or may be provided inside the detergent container (84).
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a power module according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the power module (100) may include a power module case (110).
- the power module case (110) may form the exterior of the power module (100).
- the power module case (110) may include an upper power module case (111) and a lower power module case (112) that can be combined therewith.
- An accommodation space may be formed between the upper power module case (111) and the lower power module case (112).
- the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the power module case (110) may be formed integrally.
- the power module (100) may include a driving device.
- the driving device may be provided to transmit driving force to a push connection (150).
- the push connection (150) may be provided to be movable by receiving driving force from the driving device.
- the driving device may include an electric motor (121) that generates power and a power transmission member that transmits the power of the electric motor (121) to the push connection.
- the electric motor (121) may be arranged to rotate.
- the power transmission member may include a motor gear (122) that receives driving power from an electric motor (121).
- the motor gear (122) may be installed on a driving shaft of the electric motor (121).
- the power transmission member may include a first transmission gear (123) that receives driving force from a motor gear (122) and a second transmission gear (124) that receives driving force from the first transmission gear (123).
- the first transmission gear (123) and/or the second transmission gear (124) may include a pinion gear.
- the power transmission member may include a single transmission gear. Or, it may include three or more transmission gears.
- the power transmission member may be provided in various ways as long as it can transmit power generated by the electric motor (121) to the push connection member (150).
- the power transmission member may include a third transmission gear (125) that provides driving force received from the first transmission gear (123) and/or the second transmission gear (124) to the push connection (150).
- the third transmission gear (125) may include a rack gear.
- the rack gear of the third transmission gear (125) may mesh with the pinion gear of the second transmission gear (124).
- the third transmission gear (125) can be provided to enable linear movement.
- the third transmission gear (125) can move in one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the third transmission gear (125) may be arranged at the rear of the push connection (150).
- the third transmission gear (125) may be arranged toward the mounting direction (-X) from the push connection (150).
- the third transmission gear (125) can provide power to the push connection (150).
- the push connection (150) and the third transmission gear (125) can be connected.
- the push connection (150) can move together along the movement direction of the third transmission gear (125).
- the push connection (150) can move linearly along one direction.
- the third transmission gear (125) may include a gear projection (126) that can be engaged with a push connection (150).
- the gear projection (126) may be inserted into the push connection (150).
- the push connection (150) connected to the gear projection (126) can also move together with the gear projection (126). That is, the gear projection (126) and the push connection (150) can move together in one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- a spring (128) may be installed on the gear protrusion (126).
- the spring (128) may be provided to have elasticity.
- the spring (128) may be installed in a form that wraps around the outer surface of the gear protrusion (126).
- the gear protrusion (126) may include a spring support protrusion (127) that is formed to protrude.
- the spring support protrusion (127) may protrude in a direction orthogonal to one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- At least a portion of the spring (128) may be supported by the spring support projection (127). At least a portion of the spring (128) may be fixed to the gear projection (126) by the spring support projection (127).
- the spring (128) can be inserted into the inside of the push connector (150) to elastically support the push connector (150). As described later, the push connector (150) can rotate about an axis in one direction (+X ⁇ -X). At this time, the spring (128) can apply a counter force to the push connector (150) in the opposite direction to the direction in which the push connector (150) rotates. Therefore, the push connector (150) can be re-rotated to return to its original state by the spring (128).
- the spring (128) can apply a counterclockwise force to the push connector (150), and accordingly, the push connector (150) can rotate counterclockwise and return to its original state.
- the power module (100) may include a switch (140).
- the switch (140) may be placed inside the power module case (110).
- the switch (140) may be placed adjacent to the push connection (150).
- the switch (140) may be placed on one side of the push connection (150).
- the switch (140) may include an inner button (141) positioned adjacent to the push connector (150) and an outer button (142) positioned spaced apart from the inner button (141).
- the inner button (141) and/or the outer button (142) may be opened and closed by the switch contact (180) of the push connector (150).
- the switch (140) may be arranged to detect the position of the push connector (150).
- the push connector (150) may selectively pressurize the switch (140) while moving linearly and/or rotationally.
- the switch (140) may be arranged to detect a position at which the push connector (150) moves linearly along one direction (+X ⁇ -X) and/or a position at which it rotates about an axis in one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the switch (140) may be arranged to detect that the push connector (150) is coupled to a detergent box. This will be described later.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a push connection according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a push connection according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the push connector (150) may include a coupling portion (160), a rotating shaft (170), and a switch contact portion (180).
- the push connector (150) may be formed integrally.
- the push connector (150) may include a coupling portion (160).
- the coupling portion (160) may be provided so that the push connector (150) can be coupled with a detergent box (80).
- the coupling portion (160) may be coupled to a detergent box coupling portion (90) of the detergent box (80).
- the coupling part (160) may be provided at one end of the push connection part (150). One end of the push connection part (150) may be arranged adjacent to the detergent box (80). The coupling part (160) may be provided at the front of the push connection part (150).
- the connecting portion (160) may include a header (161) and a catch (162) protruding from the header (161).
- the catch (162) may be provided to be supported by the detergent box (80) to prevent the detergent box (80) from being separated from the electric module (100).
- the header (161) may extend in one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the header (161) may have a cylindrical shape.
- the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the cross-sectional area of the header (161) may be provided in various shapes such as circular and square.
- the cross-sectional area of the header (161) may be designed to become smaller toward the front.
- the catch (162) can protrude from the header (161) in a direction orthogonal to one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the catch (162) can protrude in a direction orthogonal to the rotation axis (+X ⁇ -X) of the push connector (150).
- the catch (162) may include a first catch (162a) and a second catch (162b) spaced apart from the first catch.
- the first catch (162a) and the second catch (162b) may be formed at the same position with respect to one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the first catch (162a) and the second catch (162b) may be formed symmetrically with respect to the rotation axis (+X ⁇ -X) of the push connection (150).
- the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the number of stumbling blocks (162) may be one or three or more.
- the push connector (150) may include a rotating shaft (170).
- the rotating shaft (170) may be arranged to rotate the push connector (150).
- the rotating shaft (170) may guide the push connector (150) to move linearly in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) while simultaneously rotating about an axis in one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the rotating shaft (170) can be connected to the coupling portion (160) and/or the switch contact portion (180).
- the rotating shaft (170) can be formed integrally with the coupling portion (160) and/or the switch contact portion (180).
- the push connection portion (150) can be rotated integrally by the rotation of the rotating shaft (170).
- the rotating shaft (170) may include a body (171) and a rotating projection (172) protruding from the body (171).
- the rotating projection (172) may be provided to guide the rotation of the body (171).
- the body (171) may extend along one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the body (171) may have a cylindrical shape.
- the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the cross-sectional area of the body (171) may be provided in various shapes such as circular or rectangular.
- the body (171) may be provided in the same shape as the header (161).
- the rotary projection (172) can protrude from the body (171) in a direction orthogonal to one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the rotary projection (172) can protrude in a direction orthogonal to the rotation axis (+X ⁇ -X) of the push connector (150).
- a rotary projection (172) may be provided on one side of the push connection (150).
- This drawing illustrates an example in which there is one rotary projection (172), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
- two or more rotary projections (172) may be provided.
- the push connector (150) may include an intermediate plate (163) positioned between the header (161) and the body (171).
- the intermediate plate (163) may connect the header (161) and the body (171).
- the intermediate plate (163) may be formed to have a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional areas of the header (161) and/or the body (171).
- the push connector (150) may include a switch contact (180).
- the switch contact (180) may be configured to pressurize the switch (140).
- the switch contact (180) may be configured to selectively pressurize the switch (140) depending on linear movement and/or rotational movement of the push connector (150).
- the switch contact portion (180) may be provided at the other end of the push connection portion (150) from the coupling portion (160).
- the switch contact portion (180) may be formed in the opposite direction to the coupling portion (160).
- the switch contact portion (180) may be provided at the rear of the push connection portion (150).
- the switch contact (180) may include a wing (185).
- the wing (185) may protrude from the body (171) toward one side of the switch contact (180).
- the wing (185) may protrude from the body (171) toward the switch (140).
- the switch contact (180) may include a first switch contact (181), a second switch contact (182), a third switch contact (183), and a fourth switch contact (184).
- the first switch contact (181) may be provided to close the inner button (141) of the switch (140) and open the outer button (142).
- the second switch contact (182) may be provided to close both the inner button (141) and the outer button (142).
- the third switch contact (183) may be provided to open the inner button (141) and close the outer button (142).
- the fourth switch contact (184) may be provided to close both the inner button (141) and the outer button (142). This will be described later.
- FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a push connection according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a first pressurized position.
- FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a push connection of FIG. 8 moved to a second pressurized position.
- the push connection part (150) may be located at a first pressurizing position.
- the first pressurizing position may be a position where the push connection part (150) is positioned most rearward with respect to one direction (+X ⁇ -X) during the operation of the electric module (100).
- the first pressurizing position may be a position where the push connection part (150) can move to the maximum in the mounting direction (-X) inside the electric module case (110).
- the push connector (150) In the first pressurized position, the push connector (150) may be in a coupled state with the detergent container (80). In the first pressurized position, the catch (162) of the push connector (150) may be in a first position (A) supported by the detergent container (80).
- the push connection part (150) may be located at the second pressurizing position.
- the second pressurizing position may be a position where the push connection part (150) is positioned most forward in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) during the operation of the electric module (100).
- the second pressurizing position may be a position where the push connection part (150) can move to the maximum in the separation direction (+X) within the electric module case (110).
- the push connector (150) can move in the separation direction (+X) from the first pressurized position to the second pressurized position.
- the push connector (150) can be disengaged from the detergent box (80).
- the catch (162) of the push connector (150) can be rotated to the second position (B).
- the push connection part (150) can move in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) from the first pressurizing position to the second pressurizing position, while simultaneously rotating about the one direction (+X ⁇ -X) as an axis.
- the push connection part (150) can rotate counterclockwise while moving forward.
- the power module (100) may include a rotation guide provided to rotate the push connection part (150).
- the rotation guide may guide the push connection part (150) to rotate about an axis in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) while moving linearly along one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the rotation guide may include a guide wall (115).
- the guide wall (115) may be provided in the power module case (110).
- the guide wall (115) may be provided in the power module lower case (112).
- the guide wall (115) may be formed to protrude from the upper surface of the power module lower case (112) toward the lower surface of the power module upper case (111).
- the guide wall (115) can support the push connection (150) so that the push connection (150) is secured inside the power module case (110).
- the guide wall (115) can accommodate the push connection (150) so as to prevent the push connection (150) from being separated from the inside of the power module case (110) when the push connection (150) moves.
- the guide wall (115) can be arranged on one side of the push connection (150).
- the guide wall (115) may include a rear guide wall (115a), a middle guide wall (115c), and a front guide wall (115b).
- the rear guide wall (115a) may be an area positioned at the rear of the guide wall (115).
- the front guide wall (115b) may be an area positioned at the front of the guide wall (115).
- the middle guide wall (115c) may be an area positioned between the rear guide wall (115a) and the front guide wall (115b).
- the guide wall (115) may include a contact surface (116).
- the contact surface (116) may form an upper surface of the guide wall (115).
- the contact surface (116) may be a surface facing upward.
- the contact surface (116) may face the lower surface of the upper case (111) of the power module.
- the contact surface (116) may be provided so that the rotary projection (172) of the push connector (150) is secured thereto.
- the contact surface (116) may be provided to support the rotary projection (172).
- the contact surface (116) may be provided to contact the rotary projection (172).
- the contact surface (116) may contact the lower surface of the rotary projection (172).
- the push connector (150) can move in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) while the rotary projection (172) remains in contact with the contact surface (116).
- the rear guide wall (115a) may include a first contact surface (116a).
- the front guide wall (115b) may include a second contact surface (116b).
- the rotary projection (172) may contact the first contact surface (116a) of the rear guide wall (115a).
- the rotary projection (172) may contact the second contact surface (116b) of the front guide wall (115b).
- the height of the guide wall (115) for one direction (+X ⁇ -X) may be set differently.
- the height of the guide wall (115) may mean the length protruding from the lower case (112) of the power module toward the upper case (111) of the power module.
- the height of the second contact surface (116b) may be set to be different from the height of the first contact surface (116a).
- the height of the second contact surface (116b) may be set to be higher than the height of the first contact surface (116a).
- the contact surface (116c) of the intermediate guide wall (115c) may be inclined.
- the contact surface (116c) of the intermediate guide wall (115c) may be arranged to be inclined upward toward the front.
- the forward-moving rotary projection (172) can be rotated by the contact surface (116). That is, the push connection part (150) can be rotated counterclockwise by the rotation guide while moving forward. The push connection part (150) can be rotated from the first position (A) where it is coupled with the detergent box (80) to the second position (B) where it is disengaged from the detergent box (80).
- FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a detergent box coupling part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a state in which a push connector is coupled to a detergent box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure at a first position.
- FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a state in which a push connector is uncoupled from a detergent box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure at a second position.
- FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a state in which a push connector is coupled to a detergent box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the detergent box joint (90) may include a through hole (91).
- the through hole (91) may include a center hole (92) through which the header (161) passes and a catch hole (93) through which the catch protrusion (162) passes.
- the center hole (92) may be provided to correspond to the shape of the header (161), and the catch hole (93) may be provided to correspond to the shape of the catch protrusion (162).
- the catch hole (93) can extend from the center hole (92).
- the catch hole (93) can be provided on the side of the center hole (92).
- the center hole (92) and the catch hole (93) can be connected.
- the detergent box joint (90) may include a support plate (94).
- the support plate (94) may be provided to form a through hole (91).
- the through hole (91) may be provided to penetrate the support plate (94).
- the support plate (94) may include a support surface (95).
- the support surface (95) may be the front surface of the support plate (94).
- the support surface (95) may be arranged to face the case opening (72).
- the push connector (150) can be coupled with the detergent box (80) at the first position (A).
- the header (161) can be inserted into the through hole (91) and the catch (162) can be supported on the support plate (94) by being rotated to the first position (A) after being inserted into the catch hole (93).
- the catch (162) can be in contact with the support surface (95) of the support plate (94).
- the catch (162) is supported on the support plate (94), so that the push connection (150) can support the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X). Accordingly, the detergent box (80) can be prevented from being separated from the electric module (100).
- the detergent box (80) can be prevented from being separated from the case (70).
- the detergent box (80) can be prevented from being separated from the case (70) due to vibration during operation of the washing machine (1).
- the push connector (150) can be rotated to the second position (B) to disengage from the detergent box (80).
- the catch (162) can be rotated to correspond to the position of the catch hole (93).
- the catch (162) In the second position (B), the catch (162) can penetrate into the catch hole (93), so that the push connector (150) can move in the mounting direction (-X) to pass through the penetration hole (91) and be separated from the detergent box (80).
- the user can move the detergent box (80) in the separation direction (+X) to a desired position. For example, the user can easily perform processes such as washing the detergent box (80) or adding detergent, etc. by completely separating the detergent box (80) from the case (70).
- the detergent box coupling part (90) may include a coupling guide surface (96).
- the coupling guide surface (96) may be provided to guide the push connection part (150) to be coupled to the through hole (91).
- the coupling guide surface (96) can guide the position of the catch (162) so that the push connection part (150) can pass through the through hole (91), i.e., so that the catch (162) can pass through the catch hole (93).
- the coupling guide surface (96) can rotate the push connection part (150) so that the catch (162) can pass through the catch hole (93).
- the coupling guide surface (96) can guide the push connection part (150) to rotate from the first position (A) to the second position (B).
- the coupling guide surface (96) can guide the catch projection (162) of the push connection part (150) to rotate to the second position (B) and penetrate the catch hole (93).
- the joining guide surface (96) can be positioned adjacent to the catch hole (93).
- the joining guide surface (96) can be formed to protrude from the support plate (94).
- the joining guide surface (96) may include an inclined surface.
- the joining guide surface (96) may include a curved surface.
- FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a state in which a detergent container is completely mounted on a housing during an operation of a detergent supply device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a state in which a detergent container is separated from a housing during an operation of a detergent supply device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a state in which a detergent container is separated from a power module during an operation of a detergent supply device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a state in which a detergent container is mounted on a housing during an operation of a detergent supply device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a state in which a detergent container is mounted on a housing during an operation of a detergent supply device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the detergent box (80) may be in a closed state.
- the closed state may mean a state in which the detergent box (80) is positioned as far rearward as possible with respect to the mounting direction (-X) and is completely mounted inside the case (70).
- detergent, etc. contained inside the detergent box (80) can be discharged toward the tub (20).
- the push connector (150) can be positioned at the first pressurized position.
- the detergent box (80) may be connected to the push connector (150).
- the push connector (150) may be connected to the detergent box (80) in the first position. Accordingly, even if vibration is applied due to the operation of the washing machine (1), the detergent box (80) may be prevented from being separated from the case (70) and the detergent, etc. from leaking.
- a user can input a command to the washing machine (1) to open the detergent drawer (80).
- the user can press the detergent drawer open button (12a) provided on the control panel (12).
- the open state may mean a state in which the detergent box (80) moves in the separation direction (+X) and protrudes outward from the front panel (11). With the detergent box (80) open, the user can check the remaining amount of detergent contained in the detergent box (80) or perform processes such as replenishing detergent.
- the push connector (150) can pressurize the detergent box (80) while moving toward the separation direction (+X).
- the detergent box (80) can move in the separation direction (+X) by the push connector (150).
- the push connector (150) can move from a first pressurized position to a second pressurized position. At the same time, the push connector (150) can rotate from the first position to the second position.
- the push connector (150) moved to the second pressurized position can be rotated to the second position. Accordingly, the connection between the detergent box (80) and the push connector (150) can be released.
- the user can manually move the detergent box (80) toward the separation direction (+X). That is, since the connection between the detergent box (80) and the push connector (150) is released, the user can additionally move the detergent box (80) toward the separation direction (+X). For example, the user can completely separate the detergent box (80) from the case (70). The user can easily perform a desired process, such as washing the detergent box (80) separated from the washing machine (1).
- the push connector (150) that has moved to the second pressurizing position can move to the third pressurizing position located between the first pressurizing position and the second pressurizing position after the connection with the detergent box (80) is released.
- the push connector (150) can move in the mounting direction (-X) to the third pressurizing position.
- the push connector (150) that has moved to the third pressurizing position can stop. This can be referred to as the standby state of the push connector (150).
- the push connector (150) can rotate from the second position to the first position while moving from the second pressurized position to the third pressurized position.
- the push connector (150) stopped at the third pressurized position can remain stopped at the first position.
- the user can move the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X).
- the user can press the detergent box cover (81) of the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X) to move the detergent box (80) into the case (70).
- the user can manually move the detergent container (80) to the part where the detergent container (80) comes into contact with the push connector (150).
- the push connector (150) located at the first position can be inserted into the through hole (91) while rotating to the second position by the coupling guide surface (96) provided in the through hole (91).
- the push connection part (150) rotates back to the first position by the counterforce of the spring (128), and the catch (162) is supported by the support plate (94), so that the push connection part (150) can be combined with the detergent box (80).
- the push connector (150) when it is detected that the push connector (150) is coupled with the detergent box (80), the push connector (150) can move toward the mounting direction (-X).
- the push connector (150) can move to the first pressurized position. That is, the detergent box (80) can be completely inserted into the case (70) and brought into a closed state.
- FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram of a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the washing machine (1) may include an input interface (300), a sensor (400), a processor (200), and an electric module (100).
- the input interface (300) may be provided to receive a user's command to separate the detergent box (80) from the case (70).
- the input interface (300) may be provided to transmit the acquired information to the processor (200).
- the input interface (300) may include an open button (12a). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the input interface (300) may be provided as a touch pad, a dial, or the like. Alternatively, the input interface (300) may be provided outside the washing machine (1). For example, the input interface (300) may be provided in a mobile phone.
- the sensor (400) may be provided to detect the position of the push connector (150).
- the sensor (400) may be provided to detect a first pressurized position, a second pressurized position, and a third pressurized position at which the push connector (150) moves along one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the sensor (400) may be provided to detect a first position and a second position at which the push connector (150) rotates about an axis in one direction (+X ⁇ -X).
- the sensor (400) may be arranged to transmit acquired information to the processor (200).
- the sensor (400) may include a switch (140).
- the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the sensor (400) may be provided in various ways, such as a linear encoder.
- the processor (200) may be arranged to control the electric module (100) based on information received from the input interface (300) and/or the sensor (400).
- the processor (200) may be arranged to control the operation of the electric motor (121).
- the processor (200) may control the push connection part (150) to move in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) by driving the electric motor (121).
- the electric motor (121) can move and/or stop the push connection part (150) depending on whether it is driven.
- the electric motor (121) can move the push connection part (150) in the separation direction (+X) or the mounting direction depending on the rotation direction.
- FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a method for controlling a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the input interface (300) can detect whether a detergent box opening command has been input from the user. If a detergent box opening command has been input, the processor (200) can control the electric motor (121) so that the push connection part (150) moves to the second pressurizing position. After the push connection part (150) has moved to the second pressurizing position, if the push connection part (150) and the detergent box (80) are released from each other, the processor (200) can control the electric motor (121) so that the push connection part (150) moves to the third pressurizing position. Thereafter, the processor (200) can control the electric motor (121) so that the push connection part (150) that has moved to the third pressurizing position stops and enters a standby state.
- the user may move the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X), so that the detergent box (80) and the push connection part (150) may collide.
- the push connection part (150) may be coupled to the detergent box (80) while rotating by the coupling guide surface (96).
- the sensor (400) can detect whether the push connector (150) is coupled to the detergent box (80). When the detergent box (80) and the push connector (150) are coupled, the processor (200) can control the electric motor (121) to move the push connector (150) to the first pressurized position.
- the user when mounting the detergent box (80) on the case (70), the user only has to manually move the detergent box (80) to the third pressurized position where the push connection (150) is waiting, and then the push connection (150) and/or the detergent box (80) can be automatically moved toward the first pressurized position by the processor (200).
- a repulsive force may be generated due to docking between the detergent box (80) and the detergent pump. That is, in the process of moving the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X), the detergent box (80) may collide with a component such as a detergent pump placed at the rear, and a repulsive force may be applied in the direction opposite to the mounting direction (-X).
- the detergent box (80) can be automatically moved by the push connection (150), so that the repulsive force can be prevented from being transmitted to the user. Accordingly, the convenience of use when mounting the detergent box (80) on the case (70) can be improved.
- FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a method for controlling a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the sensor (400) can detect whether the push connection (150) is positioned at the first pressurized position (210). If the push connection (150) is positioned at the first pressurized position, it can be determined whether a detergent box opening command is input to the input interface (300).
- the sensor (400) can detect whether the push connector (150) is positioned between the first pressurizing position and the third pressurizing position (211). If the push connector (150) is positioned between the first pressurizing position and the third pressurizing position, the processor (200) can determine that the push connector (150) is not positioned at the correct position and control the electric motor (121) to move the push connector (150) to the first pressurizing position (212).
- the sensor (400) can detect whether the push connector (150) is located between the third pressurizing position and the second pressurizing position, or at the second pressurizing position (213).
- the processor (200) may determine that the push connection (150) has stopped due to a power outage or the like while attempting to move to the second pressurizing position, and control the electric motor (121) to move the push connection (150) to the second pressurizing position (202). Alternatively, when the push connection (150) is located at the second pressurizing position, the processor (200) may control the push connection (150) to remain at the second pressurizing position (202).
- the sensor (400) can detect whether the push connector (150) is located at the third pressurizing position (214).
- the processor (200) can control the push connection (150) to maintain the third pressurizing position.
- FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of a push connector and a switch according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the switch contact (180) of the push connector (150) can be arranged to pressurize the switch (140).
- the inner button (141) and/or the outer button (142) of the switch (140) can be selectively opened and closed by the wing (185).
- the inner button (141) and/or the outer button (142) being pressed may be referred to as being ‘closed’, and the unpressed button may be referred to as being ‘open’.
- Fig. 23 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Fig. 24 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Fig. 23.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned at the first pressurizing position.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned so that the first switch contact (181) presses the switch (140).
- the first switch contact (181) can close the inner button (141) of the switch (140) and open the outer button (142).
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connector (150) is at the first pressurizing position as the inner button (141) is closed and the outer button (142) is opened.
- Fig. 25 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Fig. 26 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Fig. 25.
- the push connector (150) can move toward the separation direction (+X) from the first pressing position.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned so that the second switch contact (182) presses the switch (140).
- the second switch contact (182) can close the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) of the switch (140).
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connector (150) is between the first pressing position and the third pressing position as the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) are closed.
- Fig. 27 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Fig. 28 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Fig. 27.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned at the third pressurizing position.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned so that the third switch contact (183) presses the switch (140).
- the third switch contact (183) can open the inner button (141) of the switch (140) and close the outer button (142).
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connector (150) is at the third pressurizing position as the inner button (141) is opened and the outer button (142) is closed.
- Fig. 29 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Fig. 30 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Fig. 29.
- the push connector (150) can move toward the separation direction (+X) at the third pressurizing position.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned so as not to pressurize the switch (140). Since the portion arranged between the third switch contact (183) and the fourth switch contact (184) of the push connector (150) is positioned at a position corresponding to the switch (140), the switch may not be pressed.
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connector (150) is between the third pressurizing position and the second pressurizing position as the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) are opened.
- Fig. 31 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Fig. 32 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Fig. 31.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned at the second pressurizing position.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned so that the fourth switch contact (184) presses the switch (140).
- the fourth switch contact (184) can close the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) of the switch (140).
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connector (150) is at the second pressurizing position as the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) are closed.
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connection (150) is in the second pressurized position by detecting that the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) are opened in FIGS. 29 and 30 and then closed in FIGS. 31 and 32.
- Fig. 33 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Fig. 34 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Fig. 33.
- the push connector (150) can be moved in the mounting direction (-X) from the second pressing position to be positioned at the third pressing position.
- the push connector (150) can be positioned so that the third switch contact (183) presses the switch (140).
- the third switch contact (183) can open the inner button (141) of the switch (140) and close the outer button (142).
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connector (150) is at the third pressing position as the inner button (141) is opened and the outer button (142) is closed.
- the switch (140) can detect that the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) are closed in FIGS. 31 and 32, and then the inner button (141) is opened and the outer button (142) is closed in FIGS. 33 and 34, thereby detecting that the push connector (150) has moved from the second pressing position to the third pressing position. Accordingly, the push connector (150) can be controlled to stop at the third pressing position and be in a standby state. Meanwhile, at this time, the push connector (150) can be located at the first position.
- Fig. 35 is a drawing showing the movement process of the push connector.
- Fig. 36 is a drawing showing the appearance of the switch in Fig. 35.
- the push connection (150) located at the third pressurizing position may collide with the detergent box (80).
- the push connection (150) may be rotated to the second position by the coupling guide surface (96) of the detergent box (80) and may be inserted into the through hole (91) of the detergent box (80).
- the third switch contact (183) may be rotated so that the inner button (141) and the outer button (142) of the switch (140) may be opened.
- the push connection part (150) can be rotated back to the first position by the counter force of the spring (128) and connected to the detergent box (80).
- the third switch contact part (183) can be rotated back to the original state so that the inner button (141) of the switch (140) can be opened and the outer button (142) can be closed.
- the switch (140) can detect that the push connector (150) rotates from the first position to the second position and then rotates back to the first position due to the collision between the detergent box (80) and the push connector (150). As a result, the switch (140) can detect that the detergent box (80) and the push connector (150) are coupled.
- the push connector (150) can be moved from the third mounting position in the mounting direction (-X) to the first mounting position.
- a washing machine (1) comprises a housing (10), a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10), and a detergent supply unit (50) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20), wherein the detergent supply unit (50) comprises: a case (70) mounted on the housing (10), a detergent box (80) provided to be movable in a mounting direction (-X) mounted on the case (70) and a separation direction (+X) separated from the case (70), a push connection unit (150) provided to be pressurized on the detergent box (80) in the separation direction (+X), and a push connection unit (150) provided to be rotatable to a first position (A) coupled with the detergent box (80) to support the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X) and a second position (B) uncoupled from the detergent box (80) to release support of the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X).
- the detergent supply unit (50) comprises: a case (70) mounted on the housing (10), a detergent box (80) provided to be movable
- the push connection part (150) can move the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X) and/or the detaching direction (+X) by the electric motor (121), so that the detergent box (80) can be automatically mounted and/or detached from the case (70), thereby increasing the convenience of use.
- the push connection part (150) can be coupled with the detergent box (80) at the first position (A), so that the detergent box (80) can be prevented from being detached from the case (70).
- the push connection part (150) can be disengaged with the detergent box (80) at the second position (B), so that the detergent box (80) can be detached from the case (70), so that the process of washing the detergent box (80) or replenishing detergent can be easily performed.
- the push connection part (150) may include a header (161) extending toward the separation direction (+X) and a catch (162) extending in a direction orthogonal to the separation direction (+X) from the header (161) to support the detergent box (80) at the first position (A).
- the detergent box (80) may include a support plate (94) that comes into contact with the catch (162) so as to be supported by the catch (162) when the push connection part (150) is at the first position (A), and a through hole (91) formed in the support plate (94) so as to allow the catch (162) to pass through when the push connection part (150) is at the second position (B).
- the above through hole (91) may include a center hole (92) through which the header (161) passes, and a catch hole (93) that extends from the center hole (92) and is provided to correspond to the shape of the catch projection (162).
- the catch projection (162) may be supported on the support plate (94), so that the detergent box (80) and the push connection part (150) may be coupled.
- the catch projection (162) may penetrate the through hole (91), so that the detergent box (80) and the push connection part (150) may be decoupled.
- the detergent box (80) may further include a coupling guide surface (96) provided adjacent to the engaging hole (93) so that the engaging projection (162) rotates from the second position (B) to the first position (A) when the engaging projection (162) is inserted into the engaging hole (93).
- the push connection part (150) can be easily inserted by the coupling guide surface (96) when inserted into the detergent box (80).
- the coupling guide surface (96) guides the push connection part (150) to rotate when inserted into the detergent box (80), thereby allowing the sensor (400) to detect the coupling of the detergent box (80) and the push connection part (150) according to the rotation of the push connection part (150).
- the washing machine (1) may further include a rotation guide that guides the push connection (150) to rotate from the first position (A) to the second position (B) when the push connection (150) moves in the separation direction (+X).
- the push connection (150) can move linearly in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) and simultaneously rotate about an axis in one direction (+X ⁇ -X). That is, the push connection (150) can be coupled with or decoupled from the detergent box (80) while moving the detergent box (80) in the separation direction (+X) and/or the mounting direction (-X).
- the above-described rotation guide may include a rotation protrusion (172) provided on the push connection part (150) and extending in a direction orthogonal to the separation direction (+X) and a guide wall (115) arranged adjacent to the push connection part (150) and provided so that the rotation protrusion (172) is seated.
- the guide wall (115) includes a contact surface (116) that forms an upper surface to contact the rotation protrusion (172), and a height of a first contact surface (116a) provided to contact the rotation protrusion (172) when the push connection part (150) is at the first position (A) may be provided differently from a height of a second contact surface (116b) provided to contact the rotation protrusion (172) when the push connection part (150) is at the second position (B). According to the present disclosure, since the heights of the contact surfaces (116) are different, the rotary projection (172) can be easily guided to rotate.
- the washing machine (1) may further include a sensor (400) configured to detect the position of the push connection (150) and generate a corresponding signal, and a processor (200) configured to receive the signal generated from the sensor (400) and control the electric motor (121).
- the detergent box (80) can be automatically moved by moving the push connection (150) by the processor (200) by detecting the position of the push connection (150) by the sensor (400) without the user having to manually move the detergent box (80). Accordingly, the usability of the washing machine (1) can be improved.
- the above sensor (400) includes a switch (140) arranged adjacent to the push connection portion (150), and the push connection portion (150) may further include a switch contact portion (180) provided to open and close the switch (140) while moving in the separation direction (+X).
- the push connection portion (150) can pressurize the switch (140) while moving in one direction (+X ⁇ -X), the movement of the push connection portion (150) in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) can be easily detected.
- the processor (200) can control the electric motor (121) so that the push connection part (150) can move between the first pressing position and the second pressing position.
- the detergent box (80) further includes an input interface (300) configured to receive a command to separate from the case (70) and generate a signal corresponding thereto, and the processor (200) can receive the signal generated from the input interface (300) and control the electric motor (121) to move the push connection part (150) to the second pressurizing position and then to move to a third pressurizing position located between the first pressurizing position and the second pressurizing position.
- the push connection part (150) automatically moves from the second pressurizing position to the third pressurizing position, so that when a user moves the detergent box (80) in the mounting direction (-X), the detergent box (80) can be easily pressurized.
- the sensor (400) is provided to detect that the detergent box (80) is coupled with the push connection part (150) and generate a corresponding signal, and the processor (200) can receive the signal generated from the sensor (400) and control the electric motor (121) so that the push connection part (150) moves from the third pressurizing position to the first pressurizing position.
- the sensor (400) can be provided to detect that the push connection part (150) rotates from the first position (A) to the second position (B) when coupled with the detergent box (80). According to the present disclosure, the push connection part (150) automatically moves to the first pressurizing position when coupled with the detergent box (80), thereby preventing a repulsive force from being applied to the user in the separation direction (+X).
- a washing machine (1) may include a housing (10), a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10), a case (70) mounted on the housing (10), a detergent box (80) mounted on the case (70) and provided to be movable in a mounting direction (-X) and a separation direction (+X) in which the detergent box (80) is separated from the case (70), a push connection (150) that can be coupled with the detergent box (80) so as to pressurize the detergent box (80) in the separation direction (+X), an electric motor (121) provided to operate the push connection (150), and a processor that controls the electric motor (121) and controls the electric motor (121) so that when the detergent box (80) moves in the mounting direction (-X) and is coupled with the push connection (150), the push connection (150) moves in the mounting direction (-X).
- the push connector (150) automatically moves in the mounting direction (-X) when combined with the detergent box (80), thereby preventing a repulsive force from being applied to the user in the de
- the processor (200) can control the electric motor (121) so that the push connection part (150) can move between the first pressing position and the second pressing position.
- the detergent box (80) further includes an input interface (300) configured to receive a command to separate from the case (70) and generate a corresponding signal, and the processor (200) can receive the signal generated from the input interface (300) and control the electric motor (121) to move the push connection part (150) to the second pressurizing position and then to move to a third pressurizing position located between the first pressurizing position and the second pressurizing position.
- an input interface (300) configured to receive a command to separate from the case (70) and generate a corresponding signal
- the processor (200) can receive the signal generated from the input interface (300) and control the electric motor (121) to move the push connection part (150) to the second pressurizing position and then to move to a third pressurizing position located between the first pressurizing position and the second pressurizing position.
- the detergent box (80) further includes a sensor (400) configured to detect that the detergent box (80) is coupled with the push connection part (150) and generate a corresponding signal, and the processor (200) can receive the signal generated from the sensor (400) and control the electric motor (121) to move the push connection part (150) from the third pressurizing position to the first pressurizing position.
- the user can input a command into the input interface (300) and move the push connection part (150) by the processor (200) to automatically move the detergent box (80) without having to manually move the detergent box (80). Accordingly, the usability of the washing machine (1) can be improved.
- a washing machine (1) includes a housing (10), a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10), and a detergent supply unit (50) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20), and the detergent supply unit (50) includes a case (70) provided to have an opening (72), a detergent box (80) that can move in one direction (+X ⁇ -X) with respect to the case (70) through the opening (72), and an electric module (100) that can be coupled to the detergent box (80) so that the detergent box (80) can move in the one direction (+X ⁇ -X), and the electric module (100) includes an electric motor (121) and a push connection unit (150) that can receive driving force from the electric motor (121) and move in the one direction (+X ⁇ -X), and prevents separation from the detergent box (80).
- It may include a push connector (150) that is inserted into the detergent box (80) and includes a catch (162) that can rotate about the unidirectional (+X ⁇ -X) axis.
- the push connector (150) can move the detergent box (80) in the unidirectional (+X ⁇ -X) by the electric motor (121), so that the detergent box (80) can be automatically mounted and/or detached from the case (70), so that the convenience of use can be increased.
- the catch (162) can be supported by the detergent box (80) by rotating, so that the detergent box (80) can be prevented from being separated from the case (70).
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- 하우징;상기 하우징 내부에 마련되는 터브; 및상기 터브로 세제를 공급하도록 구성되는 세제공급기;를 포함하고,상기 세제공급기는,상기 하우징에 장착되는 케이스;상기 케이스에 장착되는 장착 방향 및 상기 케이스로부터 분리되는 분리 방향으로 이동 가능하게 마련되는 세제함;상기 분리 방향으로 상기 세제함을 가압 가능하게 마련되는 푸시 연결부로서, 상기 장착 방향으로 상기 세제함을 지지하도록 상기 세제함과 결합되는 제1 위치 및 상기 장착 방향으로 상기 세제함의 지지를 해제하도록 상기 세제함과 결합 해제되는 제2 위치로 회전 가능하게 마련되는 푸시 연결부; 및상기 푸시 연결부를 동작시키도록 마련되는 전동모터;를 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제1 항에 있어서,상기 푸시 연결부는,상기 분리 방향을 향하여 연장되는 헤더; 및상기 제1 위치에서 상기 세제함을 지지하도록 상기 헤더로부터 상기 분리 방향과 직교하는 방향으로 연장되는 걸림돌기;를 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제2 항에 있어서,상기 세제함은,상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제1 위치일 때 상기 걸림돌기에 지지되도록 상기 걸림돌기와 접촉되는 지지플레이트; 및상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제2 위치일 때 상기 걸림돌기가 관통되도록 상기 지지플레이트에 형성되는 관통홀;을 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제3 항에 있어서,상기 관통홀은,상기 헤더가 관통하도록 마련되는 중심홀; 및상기 중심홀으로부터 연장되며 상기 걸림돌기의 형상에 대응되도록 마련되는 걸림홀;을 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제4 항에 있어서,상기 세제함은, 상기 걸림돌기가 상기 걸림홀에 삽입될 때 상기 걸림돌기가 상기 제2 위치에서 상기 제1 위치로 회전하도록 상기 걸림홀에 인접하게 마련되는 결합가이드면;을 더 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제1 항에 있어서,상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 분리 방향으로 이동할 때 상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제1 위치에서 상기 제2 위치로 회전하도록 가이드하는 회전가이드;를 더 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제6 항에 있어서,상기 회전가이드는,상기 푸시 연결부에 마련되며 상기 분리 방향과 직교하는 방향으로 연장되는 회전돌기; 및상기 푸시 연결부와 인접하게 배치되며 상기 회전돌기가 안착되도록 마련되는 가이드벽;을 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제7 항에 있어서,상기 가이드벽은 상기 회전돌기와 접촉하도록 상면을 형성하는 접촉면을 포함하고,상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제1 위치에 있을 때 상기 회전돌기와 접촉하도록 마련되는 제1 접촉면의 높이는, 상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제2 위치에 있을 때 상기 회전돌기와 접촉하도록 마련되는 제2 접촉면의 높이와 상이하게 마련되는 세탁기.
- 제1 항에 있어서,상기 푸시 연결부의 위치를 감지하여 이에 대응되는 신호를 발생하도록 마련되는 센서; 및상기 센서로부터 발생된 신호를 수신하여 상기 전동모터를 제어하도록 마련되는 프로세서;를 더 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제9 항에 있어서,상기 센서는 상기 푸시 연결부와 인접하게 배치되는 스위치;를 포함하고,상기 푸시 연결부는 상기 분리 방향으로 이동하면서 상기 스위치를 개폐하도록 마련되는 스위치 접촉부;를 더 포함하는 세탁기.
- 제9 항에 있어서,상기 세제함이 상기 케이스에 장착되었을 때 상기 세제함과 상기 제1 위치에서 결합되는 상기 푸시 연결부의 상기 세제함에 대한 가압 방향에 대한 위치가 제1 가압위치고,상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제2 위치로 회전되었을 때 상기 푸시 연결부의 상기 세제함에 대한 가압 방향에 대한 위치가 제2 가압위치일 때,상기 프로세서는 상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제1 가압위치와 상기 제2 가압위치 사이에서 이동 가능하도록 상기 전동모터를 제어하는 세탁기.
- 제11 항에 있어서,상기 세제함이 상기 케이스으로부터 분리되도록 명령을 입력 받아 이에 대응되는 신호를 발생하도록 마련되는 인풋 인터페이스;를 더 포함하고,상기 프로세서는 상기 인풋 인터페이스로부터 발생된 신호를 수신하여, 상기 푸시 연결부를 상기 제2 가압위치로 이동시킨 이후 상기 제1 가압위치와 상기 제2 가압위치의 사이에 위치한 제3 가압위치로 이동하도록 상기 전동모터를 제어하는 세탁기.
- 제12 항에 있어서,상기 센서는 상기 세제함이 상기 푸시 연결부와 결합되는 것을 감지하여 이에 대응되는 신호를 발생하도록 마련되고,상기 프로세서는 상기 센서로부터 발생된 신호를 수신하여 상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 제3 가압위치에서 상기 제1 가압위치로 이동하도록 상기 전동모터를 제어하는 세탁기.
- 제13 항에 있어서,상기 센서는 상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 세제함에 결합될 때 상기 제1 위치에서 상기 제2 위치로 회전하는 것을 감지하도록 마련되는 세탁기.
- 하우징;상기 하우징 내부에 마련되는 터브;하우징에 장착되는 케이스;상기 케이스에 장착되는 장착 방향 및 상기 케이스으로부터 분리되는 분리 방향으로 이동 가능하게 마련되는 세제함;상기 분리 방향으로 상기 세제함을 가압 가능하도록 상기 세제함과 결합 가능한 푸시 연결부;상기 푸시 연결부를 동작시키도록 마련되는 전동모터; 및상기 전동모터를 제어하고, 상기 세제함이 상기 장착 방향으로 이동하여 상기 푸시 연결부와 결합되면, 상기 푸시 연결부가 상기 장착 방향으로 이동하도록 상기 전동모터를 제어하는 프로세서; 를 포함하는 세탁기.
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