Detergent dispensing apparatus of washing machine

a technology for dispensing apparatus and detergent, which is applied in the field of washing machines, can solve the problems of troublesome user filling the detergent with the detergent dispensing container by himself/herself, detergent may pollute the surrounding washing machine, and it is difficult to accurately dispense the detergent and the detergent, so as to achieve the effect of easy initial installation and replacement of the detergent cartridge, and reducing the amount of moisture introduced through the detergent outl

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-07
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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Benefits of technology

The present invention allows for efficient dispensation of cleaners or softeners while also reducing the risk of damage caused during installation and replacing them. It prevents the detergents from sticking together too much and reduces the likelihood of damaging sensitive equipment. Additionally, it ensures that the detergent remains stable over time even after being used again without losing its effectiveness.

Problems solved by technology

The technical problem addressed in this patent is that users often have difficulty selecting appropriate types of detergents based on their clothes' properties due to the inconvenience involved in manually pouring them onto the washer drum. Additionally, there can be difficulties in accurately dispensing the correct amounts of detergent when loading different types of launderings.

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[0033] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0034]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a drum-type washing machine having a detergent dispensing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1, a drum-type washing machine 100 comprises a cabinet 110 defining an appearance of the drum-type washing machine 100, a front cover 120 mounted on a front portion of the cabinet 110, and a top cover 105 for covering a top portion of the drum-type washing machine.

[0036] The drum-type washing machine 100 further includes a door 130 mounted on a center portion of the front cover 120, a dial knob mounted on the upper portion of the front cover 120 to input a washing mode, and a control panel 140 mounted on an upper portion of the front cover 120 and provided with a variety of display units.

[0037] A detergent dispensing apparatus according to an

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There is provided a detergent dispensing apparatus of a washing machine. The detergent dispensing apparatus includes a main body of the washing machine, a detergent cartridge separately received in the main body and storing a detergent therein, a detergent outlet formed on the detergent cartridge to define a detergent dispensing passage, and an opening/closing assembly for selectively opening and closing the detergent outlet.

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