Detergent supply apparatus and washing machine

Abstract

A washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a washing tub that washes laundry; a storage drawer provided under the washing tub; a detergent bottle seat provided inside of the storage drawer, a detachable detergent bottle containing a liquid detergent being seated on the detergent bottle seat; a detergent bottle connecting part connected to the detergent bottle, the liquid detergent flowing into through the detergent bottle connecting part; and a detergent pump that supplies the liquid detergent to the washing tub.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A detergent supply apparatus comprising:
 a storage area provided under a washing space in which washing is performed;   a detergent bottle seat provided inside of the storage area adapted to receive a detergent bottle containing a liquid detergent;   a detergent bottle connecting part adapted to be secured to the detergent bottle and provide a flow path for the liquid detergent to enter the supply apparatus; and   a pump adapted to supply the liquid detergent to the washing space.   
     
     
         2 . The detergent supply apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the detergent bottle connecting part is inserted into the detergent bottle and adapted to draw the liquid detergent from the detergent bottle. 
     
     
         3 . The detergent supply apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the detergent bottle connecting part includes:
 an extension tube inserted into the detergent bottle; and   a connection cap covering an outlet of the detergent bottle and receiving the extension tube therethrough.   
     
     
         4 . The detergent supply apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the detergent bottle connecting part further includes a pump to draw the liquid detergent through the extension tube. 
     
     
         5 . A washing machine comprising:
 a washing tub that washes laundry;   a storage area provided under the washing tub; and   a liquid detergent supply apparatus disposed inside the storage area including:
 a detergent bottle seat adapted to receive a detergent bottle containing a liquid detergent; 
 a detergent bottle connecting part adapted to be secured to the detergent bottle and provide a flow path for the liquid detergent to enter the liquid supply apparatus; and 
 a pump adapted to supply the liquid detergent to the washing tub. 
   
     
     
         6 . The washing machine of  claim 5 , wherein the detergent bottle connecting part is inserted into the detergent bottle and adapted to draw the liquid detergent from the detergent bottle. 
     
     
         7 . The washing machine of  claim 5 , wherein the detergent bottle connecting part includes:
 an extension tube inserted into the detergent bottle; and   a connection cap covering an outlet of the detergent bottle and receiving the extension tube therethrough   
     
     
         8 . The washing machine of  claim 6 , wherein the detergent bottle connecting part further includes a suction pump to draw the liquid detergent through the extension tube.