CN114687191B

CN114687191B - Household appliance and valve body

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Publication number: CN114687191B
Application number: CN202011628401.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 曹代科; 吴波; 刘道跃; 张乾; 杨杰
Original assignee: GD Midea Environment Appliances Manufacturing Co Ltd
Current assignee: GD Midea Environment Appliances Manufacturing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-12-30
Filing date: 2020-12-30
Publication date: 2023-04-25
Anticipated expiration: 2040-12-30
Also published as: CN114687191A

Abstract

The invention provides a household appliance and a valve member, the household appliance comprises: the host comprises a liquid injection part; the steam system is arranged on the host; the container is arranged on the host; the power piece is arranged on the host; the valve is arranged on the host and is connected with the liquid injection part, the steam system, the container and the power part, the valve comprises a first state and a second state, the container, the valve, the power part and the steam system are communicated under the condition that the valve is in the first state, the power part can be used for transfusion to the steam system through the container, and the liquid injection part, the valve, the power part and the container are communicated under the condition that the valve is in the second state, and the power part can be used for transfusion to the container through the liquid injection part. According to the household appliance provided by the invention, the container is used for transfusion to the steam system or the liquid injection part is used for transfusion to the container through the valve element changing different states, so that automatic water supplementing of the household appliance is realized, the household appliance is simple in structure and convenient to assemble, the use of parts is reduced, and the weight and the production cost of the household appliance are reduced.

Description

Household appliance and valve body

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a household appliance and a valve.

Background

In the related art, the hand-held ironing device capable of automatically supplementing water is characterized in that a large water tank base is arranged, a handle carries a small water tank, after the water in the small water tank is exhausted, the small water tank is placed on the base, water is automatically supplemented by the aid of a base water pump or an upper water pump, the cost of the existing double-water pump scheme is high, ideal reversing is difficult to achieve in a single-pump mode, long-term cost is difficult to reduce, and meanwhile, the weight of the handle is increased by the aid of a complex structure, so that user experience is affected.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

To this end, a first aspect of the present invention proposes a household appliance.

A second aspect of the invention proposes a valve member.

In view of this, a first aspect of the present invention proposes a household appliance comprising: the host comprises a liquid injection part; the steam system is arranged on the host; the container is arranged on the host; the power piece is arranged on the host; the valve is arranged on the host and is connected with the liquid injection part, the steam system, the container and the power part, the valve comprises a first state and a second state, the container, the valve, the power part and the steam system are communicated under the condition that the valve is in the first state, the power part can be used for transfusion to the steam system through the container, and the liquid injection part, the valve, the power part and the container are communicated under the condition that the valve is in the second state, and the power part can be used for transfusion to the container through the liquid injection part.

The household appliance provided by the invention comprises a host machine, a steam system, a container, a power part and a valve part. Wherein, be provided with steam system, container, power spare and valve member in the host computer, the valve member is with annotating liquid portion, steam system, container and power spare intercommunication to form different infusion connecting channel in the host computer. Through the state of valve member transformation difference for infusion passageway or intercommunication, or blocking have realized that the container infuses or annotates liquid portion and infuses to the container to steam system, and then realized domestic appliance's automatic moisturizing, so design makes domestic appliance simple structure, and convenient assembling has reduced the use of spare part, has reduced domestic appliance's weight and manufacturing cost.

The household appliance provided by the invention can also have the following additional technical characteristics:

in the above technical solution, further, the valve member at least includes: a valve body; the first cavity is arranged in the valve body and is connected with the steam system and the container; the first movable piece is movably arranged in the first cavity and can move to a first position and a second position; the second cavity is arranged in the valve body and is independently arranged with the first cavity, and the second cavity is connected with the liquid injection part and the container; the second movable piece is movably arranged in the second cavity, the second movable piece can move to a third position and a fourth position, wherein the first movable piece is positioned at the first position, the second movable piece is positioned at the third position, the first cavity is communicated with the steam system, the second cavity is communicated with the first cavity and the container, the first movable piece is positioned at the second position, the second movable piece is positioned at the fourth position, the first cavity is communicated with the container, and the second cavity is communicated with the first cavity and the liquid injection part.

In this technical scheme, the valve member includes valve body, first cavity, first movable part, second cavity and second movable part. The first cavity is arranged in the valve body and is connected with the steam system and the container to form an infusion channel. The first movable piece is movably arranged in the first cavity, and the first cavity is communicated with the steam system and the container or blocked by moving the first movable piece at a first position and a second position in the first cavity. Further, the second cavity is arranged in the valve body and is independently arranged with the first cavity, the second cavity is connected with the liquid injection part and the container to form an infusion channel, and the second cavity is communicated or blocked with the liquid injection part and the container through the movement of the second movable part at the third position and the fourth position in the second cavity. Due to the movable design of the first movable part and the second movable part, under the condition of ensuring automatic water supplementing of the household appliance, the household appliance has a simple structure, the weight of the household appliance can be greatly reduced, the manufacturing difficulty is reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the household appliance is effectively reduced.

In the above technical solution, further, the first cavity and the second cavity are arranged side by side.

In the technical scheme, the first cavity and the second cavity are arranged side by side, so that on one hand, the path distance of water flow flowing to the first cavity through the second cavity is shortened, the flowing speed of the water flow in the valve body is ensured, and the automatic water supplementing efficiency of the household appliance is improved; on the other hand, the valve body is compact in structure, the occupied space of the valve body is saved, and the structure miniaturization and compact design of the household appliance are realized.

In the above technical solution, further, the valve member further includes: the first slideway is arranged in the first cavity, and the first movable piece can move in the first slideway; the second slideway is arranged in the second cavity, and the second movable piece can move in the second slideway.

In this solution, the valve member comprises a first slide and a second slide. The first slide way is arranged in the cavity, and the first movable piece can move in the first slide way, so that the first movable piece can be slidably abutted to the steam system or the container, and further the first cavity is communicated with the steam system or the container. Further, the second slideway is arranged in the second cavity, and the second movable piece can move in the second slideway, so that the second movable piece can be slidably abutted against the liquid injection part or the container, and further the communication or the blocking of the second cavity, the liquid injection part and the container is realized. Through the setting of first slide and second slide to carry out direction, spacing to first movable part and second movable part, restricted the displacement of first movable part and second movable part in first cavity and second cavity, guaranteed the reliability of removal.

In the above technical solution, further, the first movable element may slide longitudinally, slide laterally or move rotationally in the first slideway; the second movable piece can longitudinally slide, transversely slide or rotationally move in the second slideway.

In the technical scheme, the first movable piece can longitudinally slide, transversely slide or rotationally move in the first slideway, and the second movable piece can longitudinally slide, transversely slide or rotationally move in the second slideway, that is to say, the first movable piece and the second movable piece can longitudinally, transversely or rotationally install in the first cavity and the second cavity, so that the flexibility of the household appliance is improved, and the assembly efficiency is improved.

In the above technical solution, further, the valve member further includes: the first working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the steam system and the first cavity; the second working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the first cavity; the third working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the first cavity; the fourth working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the container and the first cavity; the fifth working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the second working port and the second cavity; the sixth working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the liquid injection part and the second cavity; the seventh working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the container and the second cavity.

In the technical scheme, a first working port, a second working port, a third working port, a fourth working port, a fifth working port, a sixth working port and a seventh working port are arranged in the valve body. The first working port is connected with the steam system and the first cavity, the second working port is connected with the first cavity, the third working port is connected with the first cavity, the fourth working port is connected with the container and the first cavity, the fifth working port is connected with the second working port and the second cavity, the sixth working port is connected with the liquid injection part and the second cavity, and the seventh working port is connected with the container and the second cavity. Through the switching of valve member state for the work mouth is with waterway channel or intercommunication, or is blocked, has realized that the container is to steam system's infusion or annotate liquid portion and is infused to the container, and then has realized domestic appliance's automatic moisturizing.

In the above technical solution, further, the second working port and the fifth working port are located on the same side of the valve body; and/or the third working port and the sixth working port are positioned on the same side of the valve body; and/or the fourth working port and the seventh working port are located on the same side of the valve body.

In this technical scheme, through setting up second working port and fifth working port in the same side of valve body, shortened the waterway distance of first cavity and second cavity, promoted the efficiency of rivers through first cavity and second cavity. Further, the third working port and the sixth working port are arranged on the same side of the valve body, so that uniform flow direction of water flow is realized. The fourth working port and the seventh working port are arranged on the same side of the valve body, so that the waterway distance of the first cavity, the second cavity and the container is shortened, and the automatic water supplementing efficiency of the household appliance is improved.

In the above technical solution, further, the first working port is located at a side of the valve body opposite to the third working port and the sixth working port.

In this technical scheme, first working opening sets up in the valve body and the one side that third working opening and sixth working opening are on the back mutually, when having guaranteed second cavity and notes liquid portion separation, first cavity and steam system's intercommunication, and then make domestic appliance internal water flow circulation flow, under the circumstances of guaranteeing domestic appliance internal water flow, can effectively reduce domestic appliance overall dimension, and then realized domestic appliance's compact structure.

In the above technical solution, further, the first movable member and the second movable member are of a split structure; or the first movable piece and the second movable piece are of an integrated structure, the valve body comprises a communication hole, the communication hole is movable, and the first movable piece and the second movable piece penetrate through the communication hole.

In the technical scheme, the first movable piece and the second movable piece are of split type structures, and the split type structures are favorable for mounting and dismounting the first movable piece and the second movable piece. The practicability of the household appliance is improved. Further, the first movable piece and the second movable piece can be of an integrated structure, the valve body comprises a movable communication hole, and the first movable piece and the second movable piece penetrate through the communication hole, so that the first movable piece and the second movable piece move more synchronously, the moving distance is equal, and the stability and the reliability of the household appliance are improved.

In the above technical solution, further, the household appliance further includes: the first reset piece is used for driving the first movable piece to move to a first position; the second reset piece is used for driving the second movable piece to move to the third position.

In this technical scheme, domestic appliance includes first piece that resets and second piece that resets, and the first movable part of drive through first reset moves to the first position, and the second piece that resets drives the second movable part and moves to the third position, has realized in the valve body that many water route passageway switches between two states of intercommunication or separation, and then has realized the switching of double-circuit in the domestic appliance.

In the above technical scheme, further, the first reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the first resetting piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the host or the valve body; or the first resetting piece is a weight piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the first resetting piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body; the second reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the second reset piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the host machine or the valve body or the second reset piece is a weight piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the second resetting piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body.

In the technical scheme, the first reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body, the elastic piece is compressed to generate elastic force to drive the first movable piece to move to the first position, the structure is simple and reliable, the processing production is easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance can be improved, and the production cost is reduced. In addition, the first resetting piece can be a magnetic piece and is arranged on the host machine or the valve body, and the first movable piece is driven to move to a first position under the action of attraction force of the magnetic piece, so that the structure is simple on one hand; on the other hand, the abrasion caused by mechanical contact is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance is prolonged. The first restoring piece can be a counterweight piece, is arranged on the valve body, drives the first movable piece to move to the first position by means of the gravity descending of the counterweight piece, and has a simple structure and low cost. The first reset piece can be a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body, and the first movable piece is driven to move to the first position under the action of the pressure piece, so that the valve body is internally compact in structure, and the volume of the valve body is reduced.

Further, the second restoring member is an elastic member and is arranged on the valve body, the elastic member is compressed to generate elastic force to drive the second movable member to move to the third position, the structure is simple and reliable, the processing and the production are easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance can be improved, and the production cost is reduced. In addition, the second reset piece can be a magnetic piece and is arranged on the host machine or the valve body, and the second movable piece is driven to move to a third position under the action of attraction force of the magnetic piece, so that the structure is simple on one hand; on the other hand, the abrasion caused by mechanical contact is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance is prolonged. Further, the second reset piece can be a counterweight piece and is arranged on the valve body, the second movable piece is driven to move to the third position by means of gravity descending of the counterweight piece, and the adopted structure is simple, and cost is reduced. The second restoring piece can be a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body, and the second movable piece is driven to move to the third position under the action of the pressure piece, so that the valve body is internally compact in structure and is beneficial to reducing the volume of the valve body. Through setting up different reset parts, promoted domestic appliance's practicality.

In the above technical scheme, further, the power piece includes inlet and liquid outlet, and the inlet is connected with fifth working opening, and the liquid outlet is connected with the second working opening.

In this technical scheme, the power spare includes inlet and liquid outlet, and wherein, the inlet is connected with the fifth working opening, and the liquid outlet is connected with the second working opening, and the power spare also communicates with the second cavity through the inlet promptly, communicates with first cavity through the liquid outlet. When the valve is in the first state, the power part is started, and under the suction action of the power part, the water stored in the container is pumped and conveyed to the steam system, so that the transfusion of the container to the steam system is realized; when the valve is in the second state, the power part is started, and the water storage in the liquid injection part is pumped to be conveyed to the container under the suction force of the power part, so that the liquid injection part is used for delivering liquid to the container.

In the above technical solution, further, the household appliance further includes: the first through hole is arranged on the host, and when the first movable piece is positioned at the first position, the first through hole can be plugged.

In this technical scheme, domestic appliance includes first through-hole, sets up in the host computer, and when first moving part was in the first position, but shutoff first through-hole avoided flowing through the rivers in the first cavity to reveal through first through-hole, guaranteed domestic appliance automatic moisturizing's stability and reliability.

In the above technical scheme, further, the liquid injection part comprises a second through hole, the second through hole and the first through hole are arranged side by side, and when the second movable part is positioned at the third position, the second through hole can be blocked.

In this technical scheme, annotate liquid portion and include the second through-hole, the second through-hole sets up side by side with first through-hole, and when the second movable part was in the third position, second cavity and notes liquid portion separation this moment, with the shutoff of second through-hole, avoid annotating the retaining in the liquid portion and flow out through the second through-hole and cause the damage to domestic appliance, improved domestic appliance's life.

In the above technical solution, further, the household appliance further includes: the base is detachably connected with the host, and when the base is installed on the host, the valve element can be in a second state.

In this technical scheme, domestic appliance includes the base, and the base is used for supporting the host computer, and base and host computer detachably are connected, when the container lacks water, with base installation and host computer, can make the valve member be in the second state, annotate liquid portion, valve member, power spare and container intercommunication this moment, under the suction of power spare, the retaining in the extraction notes liquid portion is carried to the container, has realized annotating the infusion of liquid portion to the container. Through base and host computer cooperation, switch valve member operating condition, and then realized retaining to the container, easy operation is convenient, simple structure has alleviateed domestic appliance's weight, has improved user's use experience.

In the above technical solution, further, the base includes: a main body; the first supporting part is arranged on the main body, can penetrate through the first through hole and enables the first movable piece to move to the second position; the second supporting part is arranged on the main body, can penetrate through the second through hole and enables the second movable piece to move to a fourth position.

In this technical scheme, the base includes main part, first supporting part and second supporting part, and wherein, first supporting part and second supporting part locate on the main part, and first supporting part can pass first through-hole, and second supporting part can pass the second through-hole. The first movable part and the second movable part are driven to move through the first supporting part and the second supporting part, so that the valve part is in a state of being changed, and the liquid injection part is used for injecting liquid into the container under the suction action of the power part.

In the above technical solution, further, the base further includes: and one end opening of the runner is positioned at the end part of the second supporting part, and the other end opening of the runner is positioned on the main body.

In this technical scheme, the base still includes the runner, and wherein, the one end opening of runner is located the tip of second supporting part, and the other end opening of runner is located the main part, through the runner design, has realized the intercommunication of valve body and main part, has improved domestic appliance's practicality.

In the above technical solution, further, at least one notch is provided on the peripheral side of the end portion of the second supporting portion.

In the technical scheme, at least one notch is formed in the peripheral side of the end part of the second supporting part, so that the second supporting part is communicated with the second cavity, and the communication of the waterway channel between the second supporting part and the second cavity is realized.

In the above-described aspect, further, the other end of the flow channel opens in the extending direction of the second support portion.

In this technical scheme, the other end opening of runner orientation second supporting part's extending direction, and then make the other end opening of runner unanimous with the orientation of second supporting part, and then can make the whole structure progress of base, all structures all are located the same side of base for the base has a better integrality.

In the above technical solution, further, the main body includes: the protrusion is arranged to protrude towards the extending direction of the second supporting part, and the opening at the other end of the flow channel is positioned at the end part of the protrusion.

In this technical scheme, the main part includes the arch, and the protruding extension direction along second supporting part protrusion sets up, and the other end opening of runner is located bellied tip for second supporting part is connected through the runner with outside water. When the base is installed in the host computer, second supporting part and second cavity intercommunication, under power spare suction, outside water flows into the second cavity through the runner, and then mends the water to the container, has improved domestic appliance's practicality to, lift the inlet of runner, avoid impurity or debris etc. of liquid bottom to get into the container, avoid the unblocked of domestic appliance inside flow path, avoid the damage of power spare and steam system.

In the above technical solution, further, the liquid injection part is located at the bottom or the side of the host.

In this technical scheme, annotate the position of liquid portion and can set up in a flexible way, specifically, can set up the liquid portion of annotating in the bottom of host computer, perhaps set up the liquid portion of annotating in the lateral part of host computer, select suitable setting mode according to the structure and the characteristics of host computer to promote the performance of host computer, this structure makes domestic appliance structure have more flexibility.

According to a second aspect of the present invention there is also provided a valve member comprising a valve body having a first working port, a second working port, a third working port and a fourth working port, a fifth working port, a sixth working port and a seventh working port; the first cavity is arranged on the valve body and is communicated with the first working port, the second working port, the third working port and the fourth working port; the first movable piece is movably arranged in the first cavity and can move to a first position and a second position, the first movable piece seals the third working port and the fourth working port when being positioned at the first position, and the first movable piece seals the first working port when being positioned at the second position; the second cavity is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the fifth working port, the sixth working port and the seventh working port; the second movable piece is movably arranged in the second cavity and can move to a third position and a fourth position, the second movable piece seals the sixth working port when being positioned at the third position, and the second movable piece seals the seventh working port when being positioned at the fourth position.

The valve member provided in the second aspect of the present invention includes a valve body, a first cavity, a first movable member, a second cavity, and a second movable member. The valve body is provided with a first working port, a second working port, a third working port, a fourth working port, a fifth working port, a sixth working port and a seventh working port. The first cavity is arranged in the valve body and is communicated with the first working port, the second working port, the third working port and the fourth working port. The first movable piece is movably arranged in the first cavity, and the first movable piece seals the third working port and the fourth working port under the condition that the first movable piece is positioned at the first position, so that the first cavity, the container and the liquid injection part are sealed; under the condition that the first movable piece is located at the second position, the first movable piece seals the first working opening, so that the space between the first cavity and the steam system is sealed. Through the movement of the first movable piece at the first position and the second position in the first cavity, the communication or the blocking of the first cavity with the steam system and the container is realized.

Further, the second cavity is arranged in the valve body and is communicated with the fifth working port, the sixth working port and the seventh working port. The second movable piece is movably arranged in the second cavity, and the second movable piece is used for blocking the sixth working port, namely, the second cavity and the liquid injection part are blocked under the condition that the second movable piece is positioned at the third position; when the second movable part is in the fourth position, the second movable part seals the seventh working opening, i.e. the space between the second cavity and the container is sealed. Through the movement of the second movable piece at the third position and the fourth position in the second cavity, the communication or blocking of the second cavity, the liquid injection part and the container is realized. Due to the movable design of the first movable part and the second movable part, under the condition of ensuring automatic water supplementing of the household appliance, the household appliance has a simple structure, the weight of the household appliance can be greatly reduced, the manufacturing difficulty is reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the household appliance is effectively reduced.

In the above technical solution, further, the first movable member is provided with a first overflow hole, and when the first movable member is at the second position, the first overflow hole is communicated with the fourth working port; the second movable piece is provided with a second overflow hole, and when the second movable piece is positioned at the third position, the second overflow hole is communicated with the seventh working port.

In this technical solution, the first movable member is provided with a first flow-through hole, which is in communication with the fourth working opening, i.e. the first movable member is in communication with the container, when the first movable member is in the second position. The second movable member is provided with a second flow-through aperture which communicates with the seventh working port when the second movable member is in the third position, that is, the second movable member communicates with the container. Through setting up first overflow hole and second overflow hole for first movable part and second movable part can be linked together with the container respectively in different positions.

In the above technical solution, further, the valve member further includes: the first slideway is arranged in the first cavity, and the first movable piece can move in the first slideway; the second slideway is arranged in the second cavity, and the second movable piece can move in the second slideway, wherein the lengths of the first slideway and the second slideway are the same.

In the above technical solution, further, the valve member further includes: the first reset piece is used for driving the first movable piece to move to a first position; the second reset piece is used for driving the second movable piece to move to the third position.

In the above technical scheme, further, the first reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the first resetting piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the first resetting piece is a weight piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the first resetting piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body; the second reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the second resetting piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the second resetting piece is a weight piece and is arranged on the valve body; or the second resetting piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body.

In the technical scheme, the first reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body, the elastic piece is compressed to generate elastic force to drive the first movable piece to move to the first position, the structure is simple and reliable, the processing production is easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance can be improved, and the production cost is reduced. In addition, the first reset piece can be a magnetic piece and is arranged on the valve body, and the first movable piece is driven to move to a first position under the action of the adsorption force of the magnetic piece, so that the structure is simple on one hand; on the other hand, the problem that the mechanical connecting piece is used for a long time to cause structural fatigue and reset failure is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance is prolonged. The first restoring piece can be a counterweight piece, is arranged on the valve body, drives the first movable piece to move to the first position by means of the gravity descending of the counterweight piece, and has a simple structure and low cost. The first reset piece can be a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body, and the first movable piece is driven to move to the first position under the action of the pressure piece, so that the valve body is internally compact in structure, and the volume of the valve body is reduced.

Further, the second restoring member is an elastic member and is arranged on the valve body, the elastic member is compressed to generate elastic force to drive the second movable member to move to the third position, the structure is simple and reliable, the processing and the production are easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance can be improved, and the production cost is reduced. In addition, the second reset piece can be a magnetic piece and is arranged on the valve body, and the second movable piece is driven to move to a third position under the action of the adsorption force of the magnetic piece, so that the structure is simple on one hand; on the other hand, the problem that the mechanical connecting piece is used for a long time to cause structural fatigue and reset failure is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance is prolonged. Further, the second reset piece can be a counterweight piece and is arranged on the valve body, the second movable piece is driven to move to the third position by means of gravity descending of the counterweight piece, and the adopted structure is simple, and cost is reduced. The second restoring piece can be a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body, and the second movable piece is driven to move to the third position under the action of the pressure piece, so that the valve body is internally compact in structure and is beneficial to reducing the volume of the valve body. Through setting up different reset parts, promoted domestic appliance's practicality.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

The foregoing and/or additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent and may be better understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

fig. 1 is a schematic view showing a liquid flow pattern of an operating state of a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a liquid flow mode of a water replenishing state of a household appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 3 is a schematic view showing the structure of a valve member and a base in a home appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view E-E of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view in the F-F direction of FIG. 3;

fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the structure of a valve member and a base in a home appliance according to still another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional view in the direction G-G of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view H-H of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the structure of a base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a base according to another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 shows a cross-sectional view taken along the direction D-D in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a valve member according to one embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 13 shows a schematic structural view of a valve member according to still another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 showsbase:Sub>A cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional view B-B of FIG. 13;

fig. 16 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C in fig. 13.

The correspondence between the reference numerals and the component names in fig. 1 to 16 is:

100 household appliances, 120 steam systems, 130 containers, 140 power parts, 142 liquid inlets, 144 liquid outlets, 200 valve parts, 210 first cavities, 212 first working ports, 214 second working ports, 216 third working ports, 218 fourth working ports, 220 second cavities, 222 fifth working ports, 224 sixth working ports, 226 seventh working ports, 230 first movable parts, 232 first overflow holes, 240 second movable parts, 242 second overflow holes, 250 first reset parts, 260 second reset parts, 270 valve bodies, 300 bases, 310 main bodies, 320 first support parts, 330 second support parts, 332 notches, 340 bulges and 350 flow passages.

Detailed Description

In order that the above-recited objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to the appended drawings and appended detailed description. It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention, however, the present invention may be practiced in other ways than those described herein, and therefore the scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

The home appliance 100 and the valve part 200 provided according to some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to fig. 1 to 16.

Embodiment one:

as shown in fig. 1 to 3, according to an embodiment of a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention proposes a home appliance 100 comprising: the host comprises a liquid injection part; a steam system 120 provided at the host; a container 130 provided on the host; the power piece 140 is arranged on the host; the valve element 200 is arranged on the host and is connected with the liquid injection part, the steam system 120, the container 130 and the power element 140, the valve element 200 comprises a first state and a second state, the container 130, the valve element 200, the power element 140 and the steam system 120 are communicated under the condition that the valve element 200 is in the first state, the power element 140 can be used for transfusion to the steam system 120 from the container 130, and the power element 140 can be used for transfusion to the container 130 from the liquid injection part under the condition that the valve element 200 is in the second state, the liquid injection part, the valve element 200, the power element 140 and the container 130 are communicated.

In particular, the power member may be a pump body.

The present invention provides a home appliance 100 including a main body, a steam system 120, a container 130, a power member 140, and a valve member 200. Wherein, the steam system 120, the container 130, the power element 140 and the valve element 200 are arranged in the host, and the valve element 200 is communicated with the liquid injection part, the steam system 120, the container 130 and the power element 140 to form different transfusion connecting channels in the host. Through the valve member 200 changing different states for infusion passageway or intercommunication, or blocking, realized that container 130 infuses or annotates liquid portion and infuses to container 130 to steam system 120, and then realized the automatic moisturizing of domestic appliance 100, so design makes domestic appliance 100 simple structure, and convenient assembling has reduced the use of spare part, has reduced domestic appliance 100's weight and manufacturing cost.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the valve member 200 includes a first state and a second state, and the container 130, the valve member 200, the power member 140, and the steam system 120 communicate with the valve member 200 in the first state. Under the suction force of the power piece 140, the water stored in the extraction container 130 is conveyed to the steam system 120, so that the transfusion of the container 130 to the steam system 120 is realized; with the valve member 200 in the second state, the liquid injection portion, the valve member 200, the power member 140, and the container 130 communicate. The water stored in the liquid injection part is pumped and conveyed to the container 130 under the suction force of the power part 140, so that the liquid injection part can realize the liquid injection to the container 130. By switching the opening and closing states of the channels of the valve element 200, the switching of the infusion passages in the household appliance 100 is realized, and then the automatic water supplementing of the household appliance 100 is realized.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, when the valve member 200 is in the first state, the household appliance 100 is in the working state, and the liquid flows in the manner shown by the arrow, and the container 130, the valve member 200, the power member 140, the valve member 200, and the steam system 120.

When the valve member 200 is in the second state as shown in fig. 2, the home appliance 100 is in the water replenishment state, and the liquid flows in the manner shown by the arrow, the liquid injection part-valve member 200-power member 140-valve member 200-container 130.

Further, due to the design of the valve 200, under the condition of ensuring automatic water replenishment of the household appliance 100, structural components of the household appliance 100 can be greatly reduced, the structural miniaturization and compact design of the household appliance 100 are realized, the weight of the household appliance 100 is greatly reduced, and the use experience of a user is improved.

The household appliance 100 provided by the invention realizes miniaturization and compactness of the household appliance 100 through the arrangement of the valve element 200, and the cooperation of the valve element 200 with the steam system 120, the container 130, the power element 140 and the liquid injection part ensures that the working noise of the household appliance 100 can be effectively reduced while the automatic water supplementing of the household appliance 100 is ensured, and the overall weight of the household appliance 100 can be greatly reduced through the design of different infusion passages of the household appliance 100, so that the household appliance 100 has a simplified structure under the condition that the automatic water supplementing of the household appliance 100 is ensured, and compared with the household appliance 100 with a double water pump in the related art, the household appliance 100 provided by the invention has reduced overall weight and production cost.

Embodiment two:

as shown in fig. 12 to 16, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the valve member 200 includes at least: a valve body 270; the first cavity 210 is arranged inside the valve body 270, and the first cavity 210 is connected with the steam system 120 and the container 130; the first movable member 230 is movably disposed in the first cavity 210, and the first movable member 230 can move to a first position and a second position; the second cavity 220 is arranged in the valve body 270 and is independently arranged with the first cavity 210, and the second cavity 220 is connected with the liquid injection part and the container 130; the second movable member 240 is movably disposed in the second cavity 220, and the second movable member 240 is movable to a third position and a fourth position, where, when the first movable member 230 is disposed at the first position and the second movable member 240 is disposed at the third position, the first cavity 210 is in communication with the steam system 120, the second cavity 220 is in communication with the first cavity 210 and the container 130, and when the first movable member 230 is disposed at the second position and the second movable member 240 is disposed at the fourth position, the first cavity 210 is in communication with the container 130, and the second cavity 220 is in communication with the first cavity 210 and the liquid injection portion.

In this embodiment, the valve member 200 includes a valve body 270, a first cavity 210, a first movable member 230, a second cavity 220, and a second movable member 240. Wherein the first cavity 210 is disposed in the valve body 270, and the first cavity 210 is connected to the vapor system 120 and the container 130 to form an infusion channel. The first movable member 230 is movably disposed in the first cavity 210, and communication or blocking of the first cavity 210 with the steam system 120 and the container 130 is achieved by movement of the first movable member 230 between a first position and a second position within the first cavity 210. Further, the second cavity 220 is disposed in the valve body 270 and is independently disposed with the first cavity 210, the second cavity 220 is connected with the liquid injection portion and the container 130 to form an infusion channel, and the second cavity 220 is communicated or blocked with the liquid injection portion and the container 130 by the movement of the second movable member 240 in the third position and the fourth position in the second cavity 220. Due to the movable design of the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240, the household appliance 100 has a simple structure under the condition of ensuring automatic water replenishment of the household appliance 100, the weight of the household appliance 100 can be greatly reduced, the manufacturing difficulty is reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the household appliance 100 is effectively reduced.

As shown in fig. 4, 5, 7 and 8, when the first movable member 230 is located at the first position and the second movable member 240 is located at the third position, that is, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are located at the bottoms of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220, at this time, the first cavity 210 is in communication with the steam system 120 and blocks the passage between the first cavity 210 and the container 130, the second cavity 220 is in communication with the first cavity 210 and the container 130, and blocks the passage between the second cavity 220 and the liquid filling portion. Under the suction force of the power member 140, the stored water in the pumping container 130 is conveyed to the steam system 120 through the second cavity 220 and the first cavity 210, so that the transfusion of the container 130 to the steam system 120 is realized. When the first movable member 230 is located at the second position and the second movable member 240 is located at the fourth position, that is, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are located at the top of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220, the first cavity 210 is in communication with the container 130 and blocks the passage between the first cavity 210 and the steam system 120, and the second movable member 240 is in communication with the liquid filling portion and blocks the passage between the second cavity 220 and the container 130. Under the suction force of the power piece 140, the water stored in the pumping and liquid filling part is conveyed to the container 130 through the second cavity 220 and the first cavity 210, so that the liquid filling part can be used for conveying liquid to the container 130.

Embodiment III:

as shown in fig. 1 and 2, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the first and

second cavities

210 and 220 are disposed side by side.

In this embodiment, the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are arranged side by side, so that on one hand, the path distance of the water flow flowing through the second cavity 220 to the first cavity 210 is shortened, the flowing speed of the water flow in the valve body 270 is ensured, and the automatic water supplementing efficiency of the household appliance 100 is improved; on the other hand, the valve body 270 is made compact, the occupied space of the valve body 270 is saved, and the structural miniaturization and compact design of the household appliance 100 are realized.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are used in cooperation, so that the overall weight of the household appliance 100 can be greatly reduced, and the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 can be fixed by means of adhesion, screwing or clamping in a detachable connection manner. So that the cleaning of the first and

second chambers

210 and 220 is more convenient and sufficient. Of course, the specific connection manner of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 includes not only the above three types. The specific connection manner of the first and

second cavities

210 and 220 is not limited herein. Further, the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 may be integrally installed, so that the use of parts is reduced, the cost is reduced, and the assembly efficiency of the household appliance 100 is improved.

Embodiment four:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the valve member 200 further includes: a first slide (not shown) disposed in the first cavity 210, and the first movable member 230 is movable in the first slide; a second slide (not shown) is disposed in the second cavity 220, and the second movable member 240 is movable in the second slide.

In this embodiment, the valve member 200 includes a first slide and a second slide. The first sliding way is disposed in the cavity, and the first movable member 230 can move in the first sliding way, so that the first movable member 230 is slidably abutted against the steam system 120 or the container 130, and further communication or blocking between the first cavity 210 and the steam system 120 and blocking between the first cavity and the container 130 are realized. Further, the second slide way is disposed in the second cavity 220, and the second movable member 240 can move in the second slide way, so that the second movable member 240 can be slidably abutted against the liquid injection portion or the container 130, thereby realizing communication or blocking between the second cavity 220 and the liquid injection portion or the container 130. Through the arrangement of the first slide way and the second slide way, the first movable piece 230 and the second movable piece 240 are guided and limited, the displacement of the first movable piece 230 and the second movable piece 240 in the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 is limited, and the reliability of movement is ensured.

Specifically, the first slide may be a straight slide, that is, one or more rod-shaped structures are disposed in the first cavity 210, the first movable member 230 may slide along the one or more rod-shaped structures, a space may be formed between the plurality of rod-shaped structures, and the first movable member 230 may slide along the rod-shaped structures in the space.

The first slide may be a straight slide, that is, one or more spiral structures are disposed in the first cavity 210, the first movable member 230 may slide along the one or more spiral structures, and a space may be formed between the one or more spiral structures, and the first movable member 230 may slide along the spiral structures in the space.

Specifically, the second slide may be a straight slide, that is, one or more rod-shaped structures are disposed in the second cavity 220, the second movable member 240 may slide along the one or more rod-shaped structures, a space may be formed between the plurality of rod-shaped structures, and the second movable member 240 may slide along the rod-shaped structures in the space.

The second slide may be a straight slide, that is, one or more spiral structures are disposed in the second cavity 220, the second movable member 240 may slide along the one or more spiral structures, and a space may be formed between the one or more spiral structures, and the second movable member 240 may slide along the spiral structures in the space.

In a specific application, as shown in fig. 16, the lengths of the first slide way and the second slide way are the same, so that the heights of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are the same, steps at the joint of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are avoided, on one hand, smooth and smooth flow of water from the second cavity 220 to the first cavity 210 is ensured, the flow resistance of the water flowing from the second cavity 220 to the first cavity 210 is reduced, the flow speed of the water in the valve body 270 is ensured, and the flow noise of the water in the valve body 270 is reduced; on the other hand, the appearance beautification of the household appliance 100 is ensured, the manufacturing difficulty is reduced, and the production efficiency of the household appliance 100 is improved.

Fifth embodiment:

as shown in fig. 14, 15 and 16, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the first movable part 230 can longitudinally slide, transversely slide or rotationally move in the first slideway; the second movable member 240 may slide longitudinally, slide laterally, or move rotationally within the second slide.

In this embodiment, the first movable member 230 may longitudinally slide, laterally slide or rotationally move in the first sliding way, and the second movable member 240 may longitudinally slide, laterally slide or rotationally move in the second sliding way, that is, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 may be longitudinally, laterally or rotationally installed in the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220, which improves flexibility of the household appliance 100 and improves assembly efficiency.

Specifically, if the home appliance 100 is placed vertically with the up-down direction as the longitudinal direction and the left-right or front-rear direction as the lateral direction, the first movable member 210 and the second movable member 240 may move in either direction.

Of course, the first movable member 210 and the second movable member 240 may also rotate in either direction in a spiral manner.

In a specific application, as shown in fig. 14 to 16, the first movable member 230 may slide longitudinally in the first slideway, that is, the first movable member 230 is installed in the first cavity 210 along the longitudinal direction, when the first movable member 230 slides to the bottom of the first slideway, the first cavity 210 is communicated with the steam system 120, and the first cavity 210 is blocked from the container 130; when the first movable member 230 slides to the top of the first slide, the first movable member communicates with the container 130 and blocks the first cavity 210 from the steam system 120. The second movable member 240 may slide longitudinally in the second slide, that is, the second movable member 240 is installed in the second cavity 220 along the longitudinal direction, when the second movable member 240 slides to the bottom of the second slide, the second cavity 220 is communicated with the container 130, and the second cavity 220 is blocked from the liquid injection passage; when the second movable member 240 slides to the top of the second slide, the second cavity 220 is communicated with the liquid filling portion, and the passage between the second cavity 220 and the container 130 is blocked, so that the transfusion of the container 130 to the steam system 120 and the transfusion of the liquid filling portion to the container 130 are switched, and the automatic water replenishing of the household appliance 100 is further realized.

In addition, as shown in fig. 16, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 may slide in the first slide and the second slide in a lateral direction, that is, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are installed in the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 in the lateral direction, which improves the flexibility of the home appliance 100.

Further, the first movable member 230 may rotationally move in the first slideway, that is, the first movable member 230 is provided with threads, the first cavity 210 includes a nut, and the first cavity 210 is rotationally moved by the nut and the threads on the first movable member 230. The second movable member 240 can move rotationally in the second slide, that is, the second movable member 240 is provided with threads, the second cavity 220 includes a nut therein, and the second cavity 220 is matched with the threads on the second movable member 240 through the nut to realize rotational movement. By the design, the position accuracy and stability of the first movable piece 230 and the second movable piece 240 in the first slide way and the second slide way are ensured, the first movable piece 230 and the second movable piece 240 are prevented from shaking in the first slide way and the second slide way through water flow flushing, and the stability of the household appliance 100 is improved.

Example six:

as shown in fig. 12 and 13, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the valve member 200 further includes: a first working port 212 provided in the valve body 270, the first working port 212 connecting the steam system 120 and the first chamber 210; the second working port 214 is arranged on the valve body 270, and the second working port 214 is connected with the first cavity 210; the third working port 216 is arranged on the valve body 270, and the third working port 216 is connected with the first cavity 210; a fourth working port 218 provided in the valve body 270, the fourth working port 218 connecting the container 130 and the first chamber 210; a fifth working port 222 disposed on the valve body 270, the fifth working port 222 connecting the second working port 214 and the second cavity 220; a sixth working port 224 provided in the valve body 270, the sixth working port 224 connecting the liquid injection portion and the second chamber 220; a seventh working port 226 provided in the valve body 270, the seventh working port 226 connecting the container 130 and the second chamber 220.

In this embodiment, a first working port 212, a second working port 214, a third working port 216, and a fourth working port 218, a fifth working port 222, a sixth working port 224, and a seventh working port 226 are disposed within the valve body 270. Wherein, the first working port 212 is connected with the steam system 120 and the first cavity 210, the second working port 214 is connected with the first cavity 210, the third working port 216 is connected with the first cavity 210, the fourth working port 218 is connected with the container 130 and the first cavity 210, the fifth working port 222 is connected with the second working port 214 and the second cavity 220, the sixth working port 224 is connected with the liquid filling part and the second cavity 220, and the seventh working port 226 is connected with the container 130 and the second cavity 220. By switching the state of the valve 200, the working port is communicated with or blocked from the waterway channel, so that the transfusion of the container 130 to the steam system 120 or the transfusion of the liquid injection part to the container 130 is realized, and the automatic water supplementing of the household appliance 100 is further realized.

Specifically, when the valve member 200 is in the first state, under the suction force of the power member 140, the water stored in the container 130 flows into the second cavity 220 through the seventh working port 226, flows out of the second cavity 220 through the fifth working port 222, flows into the first cavity 210 through the second working port 214, and finally flows to the steam system 120 through the first working port 212, so as to realize the infusion of the container 130 into the steam system 120.

Further, when the valve member 200 is in the second state, under the suction force of the power member 140, the water stored in the liquid injection part flows into the second cavity 220 through the sixth working port 224, flows out of the second cavity 220 through the fifth working port 222, flows into the first cavity 210 through the second working port 214, and finally flows into the container 130 through the fourth working port 218, so as to realize the infusion of the liquid injection part into the container 130.

It can be appreciated that a sealing structure such as a sealing ring is provided at the end of the working port, so as to avoid leakage at the connection part during the infusion process, and improve the stability and reliability of the household appliance 100.

Embodiment seven:

as shown in fig. 12 and 13, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the second working port 214 is on the same side of the valve body 270 as the fifth working port 222; and/or the third working port 216 and the sixth working port 224 are located on the same side of the valve body 270; and/or the fourth working port 218 and the seventh working port 226 are located on the same side of the valve body 270.

In this embodiment, by disposing the second working port 214 and the fifth working port 222 on the same side of the valve body 270, the waterway distance of the first and

second chambers

210 and 220 is shortened, and the efficiency of water flowing through the first and

second chambers

210 and 220 is improved. Further, the third working port 216 and the sixth working port 224 are disposed on the same side of the valve body 270, so that uniform flow direction of the water flow is achieved. The fourth working port 218 and the seventh working port 226 are disposed at the same side of the valve body 270, so that the waterway distance of the first cavity 210, the second cavity 220 and the container 130 is shortened, and the automatic water supplementing efficiency of the household appliance 100 is improved.

In a specific application, as shown in fig. 12, the second working port 214 and the fifth working port 222 are located on the same side of the valve body 270, the third working port 216 and the sixth working port 224 are located on the same side of the valve body 270 and at the bottom of the valve body 270, and the fourth working port 218 and the seventh working port 226 are located on the same side of the valve body 270 and at the opposite side of the second working port 214 and the fifth working port 222. The design makes the valve body 270 compact, saves the occupied space of the valve body 270, and realizes the structure miniaturization and compact design of the household appliance 100.

Example eight:

as shown in fig. 12 and 13, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the first working port 212 is located on the opposite side of the valve body 270 from the third and sixth working

ports

216, 224.

In this embodiment, the first working port 212 is disposed on the opposite side of the valve body 270 to the third working port 216 and the sixth working port 224, which ensures that the second cavity 220 is blocked from the liquid injection portion, and meanwhile, the first cavity 210 is communicated with the steam system 120, so that the water flow in the household appliance 100 can circulate, and the overall size of the household appliance 100 can be effectively reduced under the condition that the water flow in the household appliance 100 is ensured, and further, the structure of the household appliance 100 is compact.

In a specific application, as shown in fig. 13, the first working port 212 is disposed on a side of the valve body 270 opposite the third working port 216 and the sixth working port 224, and is located on a top wall of the valve body 270.

Example nine:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are of a split type structure; or the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are integrally formed, the valve body 270 includes a communication hole, the communication hole is movable, and the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are disposed through the communication hole.

In this embodiment, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are of a split type structure, and the split type structure is provided to facilitate the installation and removal of the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240. The practicality of the home appliance 100 is improved. Further, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 may be in an integrated structure, the valve body 270 includes a movable communication hole, and the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are inserted into the communication hole, so that the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 move more synchronously, and the moving distances are equal, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the household appliance 100.

Example ten:

as shown in fig. 4 and 5, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the home appliance 100 further includes: a first reset element 250 for driving the first movable element 230 to move to the first position; the second reset element 260 is configured to drive the second movable element 240 to move to the third position.

In this embodiment, the household appliance 100 includes the first reset element 250 and the second reset element 260, the first reset element 230 is driven to move to the first position by the first reset, the second reset element 260 drives the second movable element 240 to move to the third position, so that the multi-waterway channel in the valve body 270 is switched between the two connected or blocked states, and further the switching of the double channels in the household appliance 100 is realized.

Example eleven:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the first restoring member 250 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270; or the first reset element 250 is a magnetic element and is arranged on the host or the valve body 270; or the first reset element 250 is a weight element and is arranged on the valve body 270; or the first reset element 250 is a pressure element and is arranged on the valve body 270; the second restoring member 260 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270; or the second reset element 260 is a magnetic element, and is arranged on the host or the valve body 270, or the second reset element 260 is a counterweight element and is arranged on the valve body 270; or the second restoring member 260 is a pressure member and is disposed on the valve body 270.

In this embodiment, the first restoring member 250 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the first movable member 230 to move to the first position by the elastic force generated by compressing the elastic member, so that the structure is simple and reliable, the processing and production are easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance 100 can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced. In addition, the first reset element 250 may be a magnetic element, and is disposed on the main machine or the valve body 270, and drives the first movable element 230 to move to the first position under the action of the attraction force of the magnetic element, so that on one hand, the structure is simple; on the other hand, wear caused by mechanical contact is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance 100 is prolonged. The first restoring member 250 may be a weight member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the first movable member 230 to move to the first position by gravity descending of the weight member. The first restoring member 250 may be a pressure member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the first moving member 230 to move to the first position under the action of the pressure member, so that the valve body 270 has a compact structure, which is helpful to reduce the volume of the valve body 270.

Further, the second restoring member 260 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the second movable member 240 to move to the third position by the elastic force generated by compression of the elastic member, so that the structure is simple and reliable, the processing and production are easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance 100 can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced. In addition, the second reset element 260 may be a magnetic element, and is disposed on the main machine or the valve body 270, and drives the second movable element 240 to move to the third position under the action of the attraction force of the magnetic element, so that on one hand, the structure is simple; on the other hand, wear caused by mechanical contact is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance 100 is prolonged. Further, the second restoring member 260 may be a weight member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the second movable member 240 to move to the third position by gravity descending of the weight member. The second restoring member 260 may be a pressure member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the second moving member 240 to move to the third position under the action of the pressure member, so that the valve body 270 has a compact structure, and is beneficial to reducing the volume of the valve body 270. By providing different reset members, the practicality of the home appliance 100 is improved.

In a specific application, as shown in fig. 14 and 15, the first restoring member 250 is an elastic member and is sleeved on the first movable member 230, when the valve member 200 is in the second state, the first movable member 230 is located in the second position, at this time, the first restoring member 250 is in a compressed state, and when the valve member 200 is switched to the first state, the first movable member 230 is restored to the first position by the elastic force generated by compression of the first restoring member 250. The second restoring member 260 is an elastic member, and is sleeved on the second movable member 240, when the valve member 200 is in the second state, the second movable member 240 is located at the fourth position, and at this time, the second restoring member 260 is in the compressed state, and when the valve member 200 is switched to the second state, the second movable member 240 is driven to restore to the third position by the elastic force generated by the compression of the second restoring member 260.

The elastic piece can be a spring, the magnetic piece can be a magnet, the counterweight piece can be a metal counterweight block, and the pressure piece can be a pneumatic rod or a hydraulic rod.

Embodiment twelve:

as shown in fig. 1 and 2, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the power member 140 includes a liquid inlet 142 and a liquid outlet 144, the liquid inlet 142 is connected to the fifth working port 222, and the liquid outlet 144 is connected to the second working port 214.

In this embodiment, the power member 140 includes a liquid inlet 142 and a liquid outlet 144, wherein the liquid inlet 142 is connected to the fifth working port 222, and the liquid outlet 144 is connected to the second working port 214, that is, the power member 140 communicates with the second cavity 220 through the liquid inlet 142 and communicates with the first cavity 210 through the liquid outlet 144. When the valve member 200 is in the first state, the power member 140 is started, and under the suction action of the power member 140, the water stored in the container 130 is pumped and conveyed to the steam system 120, so that the transfusion of the container 130 to the steam system 120 is realized; when the valve member 200 is in the second state, the power member 140 is turned on, and the water stored in the liquid injection part is pumped and conveyed to the container 130 under the suction force of the power member 140, so that the liquid injection part is used for delivering liquid to the container 130.

Embodiment thirteen:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the home appliance 100 further includes: a first through hole (not shown) is provided on the host, and the first movable member 230 can block the first through hole when it is in the first position.

In this embodiment, the household appliance 100 includes a first through hole, which is disposed on the host, when the first movable member 230 is in the first position, the first through hole can be plugged, so that the water flowing through the first cavity 210 is prevented from leaking through the first through hole, and the stability and reliability of automatic water replenishment of the household appliance 100 are ensured.

Fourteen examples:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the liquid injection part comprises a second through hole (not shown in the figure), the second through hole is arranged side by side with the first through hole, and when the second movable part 240 is in the third position, the second through hole can be blocked.

In this embodiment, annotate liquid portion and include the second through-hole, the second through-hole sets up side by side with first through-hole, and when second movable part 240 was in the third position, second cavity 220 and annotate liquid portion separation this moment, with the shutoff of second through-hole, avoid annotating the retaining in the liquid portion and flow out through the second through-hole and cause the damage to domestic appliance 100, improved domestic appliance 100's life.

Example fifteen:

as shown in fig. 3 and fig. 9 to fig. 11, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the home appliance 100 further includes: the base 300, the base 300 is detachably connected to the host, and the valve member 200 can be placed in the second state when the base 300 is mounted to the host.

In this embodiment, the household appliance 100 includes a base 300, the base 300 is used for supporting a host, the base 300 is detachably connected with the host, when the container 130 lacks water, the base 300 is installed with the host, so that the valve member 200 is in a second state, at this time, the liquid filling portion, the valve member 200, the power member 140 and the container 130 are communicated, and under the suction force of the power member 140, the water stored in the liquid filling portion is pumped and conveyed to the container 130, so that the liquid filling portion is enabled to deliver the liquid to the container 130. Through base 300 and host computer cooperation, switch valve member 200 operating condition, and then realized carrying out the retaining to container 130, easy operation is convenient, simple structure has alleviateed domestic appliance 100's weight, has improved user's use experience.

Example sixteen:

as shown in fig. 9 and 10, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the base 300 includes: a main body 310; the first supporting portion 320 is disposed on the main body 310, and the first supporting portion 320 can pass through the first through hole and move the first movable member 230 to the second position; the second supporting portion 330 is disposed on the main body 310, and the second supporting portion 330 can pass through the second through hole and move the second movable member 240 to the fourth position.

In this embodiment, the base 300 includes a main body 310, a first support 320 and a second support 330, wherein the first support 320 and the second support 330 are disposed on the main body 310, the first support 320 may pass through a first through hole, and the second support 330 may pass through a second through hole. The first movable part 230 and the second movable part 240 are driven to move through the first supporting part 320 and the second supporting part 330, so that the valve part 200 is in a state of being changed, and the liquid injection part is used for injecting liquid into the container 130 under the suction action of the power part 140.

Specifically, the host is placed on the base 300 such that the first supporting portion 320 passes through the first through hole, and the first supporting portion 320 pushes the first movable member 230, so that the first movable member 230 moves to the second position; the second supporting portion 330 passes through the second through hole, and the second supporting portion 330 pushes the second movable member 240, so that the second movable member 240 moves to the fourth position. At this time, the liquid filling portion, the valve 200, the power member 140 and the container 130 are communicated, and the water stored in the liquid filling portion is pumped and transferred to the container 130 under the suction force of the power member 140, so that the liquid filling portion supplements water in the container 130.

Further, the first support part 320 and the second support part 330 may be fixed to the main body 310 by means of an adhesive, screw or snap connection. Of course, the specific connection manner of the first supporting portion 320 and the second supporting portion 330 includes not only the above three types. The specific connection manner of the first support portion 320 and the second support portion 330 is not limited herein.

In a specific application, as shown in fig. 9 and 11, the first support part 320 and the second support part 330 are cylindrical, and an end of the first support part 320 is flush with an end of the second support part 330 in the longitudinal direction of the base 300.

Example seventeenth:

as shown in fig. 10 and 11, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the base 300 further includes: the flow channel 350, one end opening of the flow channel 350 is located at the end of the second supporting portion 330, and the other end opening of the flow channel 350 is located at the body 310.

In this embodiment, the base 300 further includes a flow passage 350, wherein an opening at one end of the flow passage 350 is located at an end of the second supporting portion 330, and an opening at the other end of the flow passage 350 is located at the main body 310, and through the design of the flow passage 350, the communication between the valve body 270 and the main body 310 is achieved, and the practicality of the household appliance 100 is improved.

Example eighteenth:

as shown in fig. 11, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the second support 330 is provided with at least one notch 332 on the peripheral side of the end.

In this embodiment, the communication of the waterway passage between the second supporting portion 330 and the second cavity 220 is achieved by providing at least one notch 332 at the peripheral side of the end portion of the second supporting portion 330 so that the second supporting portion 330 is communicated with the second cavity 220.

Example nineteenth:

as shown in fig. 11, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the other end of the flow passage 350 opens toward the extending direction of the second supporting portion 330.

In this embodiment, the other end opening of the flow channel 350 faces the extending direction of the second supporting portion 330, so that the other end opening of the flow channel 350 is aligned with the direction of the second supporting portion 330, and thus the overall structure of the base 300 is advanced, and all structures are located on the same side of the base 300, so that the base 300 has a better integrity.

Further, the base 300 is disposed vertically, the second supporting portion 330 opens the valve 200 by using the gravity of the host, and the other end of the flow channel 350 faces upward, so that if the base 300 is disposed in the liquid storage member, the liquid in the liquid storage member can enter the flow channel 350 under the dual actions of the power member 140 and the gravity, thereby reducing the power consumption of the power member 140.

Example twenty:

as shown in fig. 9, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the main body 310 includes: the protrusion 340 is protruded in the extending direction of the second supporting portion 330, and the other end opening of the flow channel 350 is located at the end of the protrusion 340.

In this embodiment, the body 310 includes a protrusion 340, the protrusion 340 is convexly disposed along an extension direction of the second support 330, and the other end opening of the flow passage 350 is located at an end of the protrusion 340, so that the second support 330 is connected with external water via the flow passage 350. When the base 300 is mounted on the host, the second supporting portion 330 is communicated with the second cavity 220, and under the suction of the power member 140, the external water flows into the second cavity 220 through the flow channel 350, so as to supplement the water to the container 130, thereby improving the practicality of the household appliance 100. And, can raise the inlet of runner 350, if place the base 300 in the water storage spare for the other end of runner 350 keeps away from the play water and reduces the bottom, avoids impurity or debris etc. that liquid bottom precipitated to get into container 130, avoids the unblocked of domestic appliance 100 inside flow path, avoids the damage of power spare 140 and steam system 120.

The opening at one end of the flow channel 350 is lower than the opening at the other end of the flow channel 350, so that the liquid waste can be avoided as much as possible while the liquid is placed in the container 130.

It can be appreciated that the protrusion 340 may be connected with tap water, and the protrusion 340 and the flow channel 350 cooperate to perform a steady flow function on tap water, so that tap water stably enters the household appliance 100 through the flow channel 350, thereby ensuring that liquid in the host is not affected by the water pressure of tap water, and ensuring normal operation of the household appliance 100.

Further, the end of the protrusion 340 may be provided with a filter screen assembly, and by setting the filter screen assembly at the end of the protrusion 340, the impurity is blocked to a certain extent, so that the impurities such as rust, suspended matters, colloid matters in raw water can be prevented from directly flowing into the path of the household appliance 100, and the blockage of the path in the household appliance 100 is avoided, wherein the filter screen assembly is connected with the protrusion 340 in a detachable manner, so that the filter screen assembly is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the filter screen assembly is convenient to disassemble and clean periodically, so that the filter screen assembly can be reused, and the service life of the household appliance 100 is prolonged.

Example twenty-one:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the liquid injection part is positioned at the bottom or the side part of the host machine.

In this embodiment, the position of the liquid injection part may be flexibly set, specifically, the liquid injection part may be set at the bottom of the host, or the liquid injection part may be set at the side of the host, and a suitable setting mode may be selected according to the structure and characteristics of the host, so as to improve the performance of the host, and this structure makes the structure of the home appliance 100 more flexible.

Example twenty two:

as shown in fig. 12 and 13, according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a valve element 200, including a valve body 270, the valve body 270 having a first working port 212, a second working port 214, a third working port 216 and a fourth working port 218, a fifth working port 222, a sixth working port 224 and a seventh working port 226; the first cavity 210 is arranged on the valve body 270 and is communicated with the first working port 212, the second working port 214, the third working port 216 and the fourth working port 218; the first movable member 230 is movably disposed in the first cavity 210, and the first movable member 230 can move to a first position and a second position, where the first movable member 230 seals the third working port 216 and the fourth working port 218 when the first movable member 230 is in the first position, and where the first working port 212 is in a conductive state, and the first movable member 230 seals the first working port 212 when the first movable member 230 is in the second position, and where the third working port 216 and the fourth working port 218 are in a conductive state; the second cavity 220 is arranged on the valve body 270 and is connected with the fifth working port 222, the sixth working port 224 and the seventh working port 226; the second movable member 240 is movably disposed in the second cavity 220, and the second movable member 240 can move to a third position and a fourth position, where the second movable member 240 blocks the sixth working opening 224 when the second movable member 240 is in the third position, and the second movable member 240 blocks the seventh working opening 226 when the second movable member 240 is in the fourth position.

The valve member 200 provided in the second aspect of the present invention includes a valve body 270, a first cavity 210, a first movable member 230, a second cavity 220, and a second movable member 240. The valve body 270 is provided with a first working port 212, a second working port 214, a third working port 216, a fourth working port 218, a fifth working port 222, a sixth working port 224, and a seventh working port 226. The first chamber 210 is disposed in the valve body 270 and is in communication with the first, second, third and fourth working

ports

212, 214, 216, 218. The first movable member 230 is movably disposed in the first cavity 210, and when the first movable member 230 is in the first position, the first movable member 230 seals the third working port 216 and the fourth working port 218, and at this time, the first working port 212 is in a conducting state, so that the space between the first cavity 210 and the container 130 and the liquid filling part is sealed, and the space between the first cavity 210 and the steam system 120 is communicated; when the first movable member 230 is in the second position, the first movable member 230 seals the first working port 212, and at this time, the third working port 216 and the fourth working port 218 are in a conducting state, so that the space between the first cavity 210 and the steam system 120 is sealed, and the space between the first cavity 210 and the liquid filling part is conducted. Communication or blocking of the first cavity 210 with the steam system 120 and the vessel 130 is achieved by movement of the first movable member 230 between the first position and the second position within the first cavity 210.

Further, the second cavity 220 is disposed in the valve body 270 and is in communication with the fifth working port 222, the sixth working port 224 and the seventh working port 226. The second movable member 240 is movably disposed in the second cavity 220, and when the second movable member 240 is at the third position, the second movable member 240 blocks the sixth working opening 224, that is, a gap between the second cavity 220 and the liquid injection portion is blocked; with the second movable member 240 in the fourth position, the second movable member 240 seals the seventh working port 226, i.e., between the second cavity 220 and the container 130. By the movement of the second movable member 240 in the third and fourth positions within the second cavity 220, communication or blocking of the second cavity 220 with the liquid filling portion and the container 130 is achieved. Due to the movable design of the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240, the household appliance 100 has a simple structure under the condition of ensuring automatic water replenishment of the household appliance 100, the weight of the household appliance 100 can be greatly reduced, the manufacturing difficulty is reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the household appliance 100 is effectively reduced.

In a specific application, as shown in fig. 4, 5, 7 and 8, when the first movable member 230 is located at the first position and the second movable member 240 is located at the third position, that is, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are located at the bottoms of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220, the first cavity 210 is in communication with the steam system 120 and blocks the passage between the first cavity 210 and the container 130, the second cavity 220 is in communication with the first cavity 210 and the container 130, and blocks the passage between the second cavity 220 and the liquid filling portion. Under the suction force of the power member 140, the stored water in the pumping container 130 is conveyed to the steam system 120 through the second cavity 220 and the first cavity 210, so that the transfusion of the container 130 to the steam system 120 is realized. When the first movable member 230 is located at the second position and the second movable member 240 is located at the fourth position, that is, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are located at the top of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220, the first cavity 210 is in communication with the container 130 and blocks the passage between the first cavity 210 and the steam system 120, and the second movable member 240 is in communication with the liquid filling portion and blocks the passage between the second cavity 220 and the container 130. Under the suction force of the power piece 140, the water stored in the pumping and liquid filling part is conveyed to the container 130 through the second cavity 220 and the first cavity 210, so that the liquid filling part can be used for conveying liquid to the container 130.

Example twenty-three:

as shown in fig. 4 and 5, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the first movable member 230 is provided with a first flow-through hole 232, and when the first movable member 230 is in the second position, the first flow-through hole 232 communicates with the fourth working port 218; the second movable member 240 is provided with a second flow-through hole 242, and the second flow-through hole 242 communicates with the seventh working port 226 when the second movable member 240 is in the third position.

In this embodiment, the first movable member 230 is provided with a first flow aperture 232, and when the first movable member 230 is in the second position, the first flow aperture 232 is in communication with the fourth working port 218, i.e., the first movable member 230 is in communication with the container 130. The second movable member 240 is provided with a second flow-through hole 242, and when the second movable member 240 is in the third position, the second flow-through hole 242 communicates with the seventh working port 226, that is, the second movable member 240 communicates with the container 130. By providing the first and second flow-through

holes

232 and 242, the first and second

movable members

230 and 240, respectively, can be in communication with the container 130 at different positions.

Example twenty-four:

as shown in fig. 16, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the first and

second cavities

210 and 220 are disposed side by side.

In a specific embodiment, the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are used in cooperation, so that the overall weight of the household appliance 100 can be greatly reduced, and the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 can be fixed by means of bonding, screwing or clamping in a detachable connection manner. So that the cleaning of the first and

second chambers

second cavities

Example twenty-five:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the valve member 200 further includes: a first slide (not shown) disposed in the first cavity 210, and the first movable member 230 is movable in the first slide; a second slide (not shown) is disposed in the second cavity 220, and the second movable member 240 is movable in the second slide, wherein the first slide and the second slide have the same length.

In a specific application, the lengths of the first slide way and the second slide way are the same, so that the heights of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are the same, steps at the joint of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220 are avoided, on one hand, smooth flow of water from the second cavity 220 to the first cavity 210 is ensured, flow resistance of the water flowing from the second cavity 220 to the first cavity 210 is reduced, flow speed of the water in the valve body 270 is ensured, and flow noise of the water in the valve body 270 is reduced; on the other hand, the appearance beautification of the household appliance 100 is ensured, the manufacturing difficulty is reduced, and the production efficiency of the household appliance 100 is improved.

Example twenty-six:

Example twenty-seventh:

second chambers

Example twenty-eight:

ports

216, 224.

Example twenty-nine:

Example thirty:

as shown in fig. 4 and 5, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, further: the valve member 200 further includes: a first reset element 250 for driving the first movable element 230 to move to the first position; the second reset element 260 is configured to drive the second movable element 240 to move to the third position.

Example thirty-one:

according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the basis of any one of the above embodiments, further: the first restoring member 250 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270; or the first reset element 250 is a magnetic element and is arranged on the valve body 270; or the first reset element 250 is a weight element and is arranged on the valve body 270; or the first reset element 250 is a pressure element and is arranged on the valve body 270; the second restoring member 260 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270; or the second reset element 260 is a magnetic element and is arranged on the valve body 270; or the second reset element 260 is a weight element and is arranged on the valve body 270; or the second restoring member 260 is a pressure member and is disposed on the valve body 270.

In this embodiment, the first restoring member 250 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the first movable member 230 to move to the first position by the elastic force generated by compressing the elastic member, so that the structure is simple and reliable, the processing and production are easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance 100 can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced. In addition, the first reset element 250 may be a magnetic element, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the first movable element 230 to move to the first position under the action of the attraction force of the magnetic element, so that on one hand, the structure is simple; on the other hand, the problem that the mechanical connecting piece is used for a long time to cause structural fatigue and reset failure is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance 100 is prolonged. The first restoring member 250 may be a weight member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the first movable member 230 to move to the first position by gravity descending of the weight member. The first restoring member 250 may be a pressure member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the first moving member 230 to move to the first position under the action of the pressure member, so that the valve body 270 has a compact structure, which is helpful to reduce the volume of the valve body 270.

Further, the second restoring member 260 is an elastic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the second movable member 240 to move to the third position by the elastic force generated by compression of the elastic member, so that the structure is simple and reliable, the processing and production are easy, the production efficiency of the household appliance 100 can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced. In addition, the second restoring member 260 may be a magnetic member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the second movable member 240 to move to the third position under the action of the attraction force of the magnetic member, so that on one hand, the structure is simple; on the other hand, the problem that the mechanical connecting piece is used for a long time to cause structural fatigue and reset failure is avoided, and the service life of the household appliance 100 is prolonged. Further, the second restoring member 260 may be a weight member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the second movable member 240 to move to the third position by gravity descending of the weight member. The second restoring member 260 may be a pressure member, and is disposed on the valve body 270, and drives the second moving member 240 to move to the third position under the action of the pressure member, so that the valve body 270 has a compact structure, and is beneficial to reducing the volume of the valve body 270. By providing different reset members, the practicality of the home appliance 100 is improved.

In a specific application, the first restoring member 250 is an elastic member, and is sleeved on the first movable member 230, when the valve member 200 is in the second state, the first movable member 230 is located in the second position, and at this time, the first restoring member 250 is in the compressed state, and when the valve member 200 is switched to the first state, the first movable member 230 is driven to restore to the first position by the elastic force generated by the compression of the first restoring member 250.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, when the valve member 200 is in the first state, the household appliance 100 is in the working state, and the liquid flows in the manner shown by the arrow, namely, the container 130, the second cavity 220, the power member 140, the first cavity 210, and the steam system 120.

When the valve member 200 is in the second state as shown in fig. 2, the household appliance 100 is in the water replenishing state, and the liquid flows in the manner shown by the arrow, the base 300, the second cavity 220, the power member 140, the first cavity 210 and the container 130.

Example thirty-two:

according to one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 1-8, the valve member 200 includes a valve body 270, a first movable member 230, and a second movable member 240. The valve body 270 is composed of a first cavity 210 and a second cavity 220, wherein the first cavity 210 is connected with the container 130, the liquid outlet 144 of the power piece 140 and the steam system 120; the second cavity 220 connects the container 130 and the fluid inlet 142 of the power member 140. The first through hole and the second through hole are respectively two supporting part connecting positions.

Further, as shown in fig. 9 and 11, as a connection portion of the base 300, which is in butt joint with the valve 200, the base 300 includes a first supporting portion 320 and a second supporting portion 330, wherein the first supporting portion 320 is completely sealed, a channel is disposed above the second supporting portion 330, a flow channel 350 is disposed inside the second supporting portion 330, and the flow channel 350 is connected with the liquid filling portion.

The household appliance 100 provided by the invention realizes the switching of the opening and closing states of the channels in the valve body 270 by using the action of placing the host on the base 300 through the simple mechanical structure transmission, further realizes the switching of the channels, and can realize the reversing function by using the simple structure, thereby realizing the automatic water supplementing scheme of low cost and single pump, wherein the structures such as sealing, sliding and the like related to the household appliance 100 are used in a large amount in the mechanical field, so that the manufacturing difficulty is reduced, and the structure is simple and reliable.

Specifically, when the household appliance 100 works, the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 are both located at the lower sides of the first cavity 210 and the second cavity 220, wherein the first movable member 230 is communicated with the steam system 120 and the liquid outlet 144 of the power member 140, and the second movable member 240 is communicated with the container 130 and the liquid inlet 142 of the power member 140, so that water is supplied from the container 130 to the steam system 120 under suction of the power member 140.

Further, when the household appliance 100 supplements water, the host is placed on the base 300, the first supporting portion 320 and the second supporting portion 330 on the base 300 simultaneously support the first movable member 230 and the second movable member 240 upwards, wherein the first supporting portion 320 is completely sealed, the first movable member 230 moves upwards to block the channel of the steam system 120, the channel in the center of the first movable member 230 is connected with the channel leading to the container 130, and the connection between the container 130 and the liquid outlet 144 of the power member 140 is realized. The channel is reserved above the second supporting part 330, the channel is propped against the second movable part 240 to move upwards to block the outlet passage of the container 130, and meanwhile, the liquid filling part is communicated with the liquid inlet 142 of the power part 140, so that the water filling of the liquid filling part to the container 130 is realized, when the host is lifted from the base 300, the first movable part 230 and the second movable part 240 return under the action of the elastic force of the first reset part 250 and the second reset part 260, and the switching of the working state of the valve part 200 is realized.

Further, the liquid injection part comprises a liquid inlet system arranged on the host machine and connected with the container 130, specifically, the liquid inlet system comprises a liquid inlet valve, the liquid inlet valve is connected with the container 130, and the liquid inlet valve can be a one-way valve.

And, the liquid inlet system is exposed to the host through the second through hole so as to facilitate liquid injection into the container through the liquid inlet system.

Specifically, the household appliance 100 provided in any of the above embodiments may be a garment steamer, an electric iron, a humidifier, a steam mop, or a sweeping robot.

In the present invention, the terms "first," "second," "third," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "plurality" means two or more, unless expressly defined otherwise. The terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; "coupled" may be directly coupled or indirectly coupled through intermediaries. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific circumstances.

In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, are merely for convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or units referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "particular embodiments," and the like, mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

The above description is only of the preferred embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention, but various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A household appliance, comprising:

the host comprises a liquid injection part;

the steam system is arranged on the host;

the container is arranged on the host;

the power piece is arranged on the host;

the valve part is arranged on the host and is connected with the liquid injection part, the steam system, the container and the power part, the valve part comprises a first state and a second state, the container, the valve part, the power part and the steam system are communicated under the condition that the valve part is in the first state, the power part can be used for transfusion to the steam system from the container, and the liquid injection part, the valve part, the power part and the container are communicated under the condition that the valve part is in the second state, and the power part can be used for transfusion to the container from the liquid injection part;

The valve member includes at least:

a valve body;

the first cavity is arranged in the valve body and is connected with the steam system and the container;

the first movable piece is movably arranged in the first cavity and can move to a first position and a second position;

the second cavity is arranged in the valve body and is independently arranged with the first cavity, and the second cavity is connected with the liquid injection part and the container;

the second movable piece is movably arranged in the second cavity and can move to a third position and a fourth position,

the first movable part is located at the first position, the second movable part is located at the third position, the first cavity is communicated with the steam system and is used for blocking a passage of the first cavity and the container, the second cavity is communicated with the first cavity and the container and is used for blocking a passage of the second cavity and the liquid injection part, and the first cavity is communicated with the container and is used for blocking a passage of the first cavity and the liquid injection part when the first movable part is located at the second position and the second movable part is located at the fourth position.

2. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein,

the first cavity and the second cavity are arranged side by side.

3. The household appliance of claim 1, wherein the valve member further comprises:

the first slideway is arranged in the first cavity, and the first movable piece can move in the first slideway;

the second slideway is arranged in the second cavity, and the second movable piece can move in the second slideway.

4. A household appliance as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that,

the first movable piece can longitudinally slide, transversely slide or rotationally move in the first slideway;

the second movable piece can longitudinally slide, transversely slide or rotationally move in the second slideway.

5. The household appliance of claim 1, wherein the valve member further comprises:

the first working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the steam system and the first cavity;

the second working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the first cavity;

the third working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the first cavity;

The fourth working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the container and the first cavity;

the fifth working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the second working port and the second cavity;

the sixth working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the liquid injection part and the second cavity;

and the seventh working port is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the container and the second cavity.

6. A household appliance as claimed in claim 5, wherein,

the second working port and the fifth working port are positioned on the same side of the valve body; and/or

The third working port and the sixth working port are positioned on the same side of the valve body; and/or

The fourth working port and the seventh working port are located on the same side of the valve body.

7. The household appliance of claim 6, wherein the household appliance comprises a housing,

the first working port is positioned at one side of the valve body opposite to the third working port and the sixth working port.

8. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein,

the first movable piece and the second movable piece are of split type structures; or (b)

The first movable piece and the second movable piece are of an integrated structure, the valve body comprises a communication hole, the communication hole is movable, and the first movable piece and the second movable piece penetrate through the communication hole.

9. The household appliance according to claim 1, further comprising:

the first reset piece is used for driving the first movable piece to move to the first position;

and the second reset piece is used for driving the second movable piece to move to the third position.

10. The household appliance of claim 9, wherein the household appliance comprises a housing,

the first reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or (b)

The first reset piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the host machine or the valve body; or (b)

The first reset piece is a weight piece and is arranged on the valve body; or (b)

The first reset piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body;

the second reset piece is an elastic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or (b)

The second reset piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the host machine or the valve body

The second reset piece is a weight piece and is arranged on the valve body; or (b)

The second reset piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body.

11. A household appliance as claimed in claim 5, wherein,

The power piece comprises a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, the liquid inlet is connected with the fifth working port, and the liquid outlet is connected with the second working port.

12. The household appliance according to claim 1, further comprising:

the first through hole is formed in the host, and when the first movable piece is located at the first position, the first through hole can be blocked.

13. The household appliance of claim 12, wherein the household appliance comprises a housing,

the liquid injection part comprises a second through hole, the second through hole and the first through hole are arranged side by side, and when the second movable piece is positioned at the third position, the second through hole can be blocked.

14. The household appliance of claim 13, further comprising:

the base is detachably connected with the host, and the valve element can be in a second state when the base is installed on the host.

15. The household appliance of claim 14, wherein the base comprises:

a main body;

the first supporting part is arranged on the main body, can penetrate through the first through hole and enables the first movable piece to move to the second position;

The second supporting part is arranged on the main body, can penetrate through the second through hole and enables the second movable piece to move to the fourth position.

16. The household appliance of claim 15, wherein the base further comprises

And one end opening of the flow channel is positioned at the end part of the second supporting part, and the other end opening of the flow channel is positioned at the main body.

17. The household appliance of claim 15, wherein the household appliance comprises a housing,

at least one notch is arranged on the periphery of the end part of the second supporting part.

18. The household appliance of claim 16, wherein the household appliance comprises a housing,

the other end of the flow passage is opened towards the extending direction of the second supporting part.

19. The household appliance of claim 16, wherein the body comprises:

and the bulge is arranged in a bulge manner in the extending direction of the second supporting part, and the opening at the other end of the flow channel is positioned at the end part of the bulge.

20. The household appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein,

the liquid injection part is positioned at the bottom or the side part of the host.

21. A valve member comprising:

The valve body is provided with a first working port, a second working port, a third working port, a fourth working port, a fifth working port, a sixth working port and a seventh working port;

the first cavity is arranged on the valve body and is communicated with the first working port, the second working port, the third working port and the fourth working port;

the first movable piece is movably arranged in the first cavity and can move to a first position and a second position, the first movable piece seals the third working opening and the fourth working opening when being positioned at the first position, and the first movable piece seals the first working opening when being positioned at the second position;

the second cavity is arranged on the valve body and is connected with the fifth working port, the sixth working port and the seventh working port;

the second movable piece is movably arranged in the second cavity and can move to a third position and a fourth position, the second movable piece seals the sixth working opening when the second movable piece is positioned at the third position, and the second movable piece seals the seventh working opening when the second movable piece is positioned at the second position;

The first movable piece is provided with a first overflow hole, and when the first movable piece is positioned at the second position, the first overflow hole is communicated with the fourth working port;

the second movable piece is provided with a second overflow hole, and when the second movable piece is positioned at the third position, the second overflow hole is communicated with the seventh working port.

22. The valve member of claim 21 wherein the valve member,

the first cavity and the second cavity are arranged side by side.

23. The valve member as defined in claim 21, wherein the valve member further comprises:

24. The valve member of claim 23 wherein the valve member,

the first movable piece can slide, transversely slide or rotationally move in the first slideway Cheng Zongxiang;

the second moveable member may slide, laterally slide, or rotationally move within the second slide Cheng Zongxiang.

25. The valve member of claim 21 wherein the valve member,

26. The valve member of claim 25 wherein the valve member,

27. The valve member of claim 21 wherein the valve member,

28. The valve member as set forth in claim 21, further comprising:

29. The valve member of claim 28 wherein the valve member,

The first reset piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or (b)

The first reset piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body;

The second reset piece is a magnetic piece and is arranged on the valve body; or (b)

The second reset piece is a pressure piece and is arranged on the valve body.