WO2022206098A1

WO2022206098A1 - Leg device and clothing treatment apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2022206098A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/070804
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张涛; 喻广强; 李亚东
Original assignee: 无锡小天鹅电器有限公司
Priority date: 2021-03-31
Filing date: 2022-01-07
Publication date: 2022-10-06
Also published as: CN115142239A

Abstract

A leg device and a clothing treatment apparatus. The leg device comprises: a sleeve assembly, the sleeve assembly comprising a sleeve portion and an elastic member, the sleeve portion having an accommodating cavity having an open bottom, and the elastic member being located in the accommodating cavity; a locking assembly, the locking assembly being located below the sleeve assembly and comprising a locking member, a locking fitting portion, and a locking driving member, the locking member having a locking through hole, the locking member being connected to the sleeve portion, and the locking fitting portion fitting the locking member; and a leg, the leg passing through the locking through hole, and the upper end of the leg extending into the accommodating cavity to compress the elastic member, wherein the locking fitting portion and the locking driving member rotatably fitting each other to switch between a locking state in which the locking member holds the leg and an unlocking state.

Description

Footwear and laundry treatment equipment

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the priority of the Chinese Patent Application No. 202110349240.2 filed on March 31, 2021 and entitled "Foot Device and Clothes Treatment Equipment", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

technical field

The present invention relates to the field of household electrical appliances, in particular to a foot device and a clothes treating device.

Background technique

The vibration and noise of laundry processing equipment such as washing machines has always been the most concerned issue by manufacturers and users, and whether the feet are leveled is very important for the vibration of the whole machine. If the feet are not properly leveled, it is easy to cause a series of problems, such as: large vibration of the laundry treatment equipment leading to displacement, walking and falling of items placed on the laundry treatment equipment, noise problems, etc.

In the related art, although the clothes treatment equipment is provided with a foot device for leveling, the structure of the foot device is complex, which is inconvenient for the operator to install and level, and is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a foot device with a simple structure, which is convenient for an operator to perform leveling operations.

The present invention also provides a clothing treatment device, which includes the above-mentioned foot device.

A foot device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a sleeve assembly, the sleeve assembly includes a sleeve part and an elastic part, the sleeve part has an accommodating cavity with an open bottom, and the elastic part is located in the accommodating cavity inside; a locking assembly, the locking assembly is located below the sleeve assembly and includes a locking member, a locking fitting portion and a locking driving member, the locking member has a locking through hole, the locking The locking part is connected with the sleeve part, and the locking fitting part is matched with the locking part; a foot, the foot is penetrated through the locking through hole, and the upper end of the foot extends into the The accommodating cavity is used to compress the elastic member; wherein, the locking fitting portion and the locking driving member are rotatably matched to be between the locking state and the unlocking state in which the locking member hugs the foot. switch.

According to the foot device of the embodiment of the present invention, since the locking fitting portion and the locking driving member are both matched with the locking member, and the locking driving member and the locking fitting portion are rotatably matched, the structure is not only simple, but also convenient for installation by production line workers. It is beneficial to reduce the processing and manufacturing cost, facilitate the user's leveling operation, and help improve the user's use experience. When the foot device is used in the clothes treatment device, even if vibration is generated due to the work of the clothes treatment device, the clothes treatment device will not work. There is no problem of shifting and walking, and it is beneficial to reduce the vibration noise of the laundry treatment equipment.

According to the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned foot device, since the locking fitting portion and the locking driving member are both matched with the locking member, and the locking driving member and the locking fitting portion are rotatably matched, the structure is not only simple , it is convenient for the installation of production line workers, which is conducive to reducing the processing and manufacturing cost, and is convenient for the user's leveling operation, which is conducive to improving the user's experience. When vibration is generated, the clothes treatment device does not have the problem of shifting and walking, and it is beneficial to reduce the vibration noise of the clothes treatment device.

Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth, in part, from the following description, and in part will be apparent from the following description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Description of drawings

1 is an exploded schematic view of a foot device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

2 is an exploded schematic view of a foot device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

3 is an exploded schematic view of a locking assembly and a foot according to some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation of the locking assembly and the foot according to some embodiments of the present invention;

5 is a schematic diagram of a sleeve assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the positioning block is not installed into the sleeve portion;

6 is a schematic diagram of a sleeve assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the positioning block is in a disassembled position;

7 is a schematic diagram of a sleeve assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the positioning block is in a disengagement prevention position;

FIG. 8 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a sleeve portion according to some embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view according to the direction A-A shown in Figure 8;

10 is a schematic structural diagram of a positioning block according to some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of a locking driver according to some embodiments of the present invention;

12 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a foot device and a box body according to some embodiments of the present invention;

FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the portion circled at B according to FIG. 12 .

Reference number:

Foot device 1;

Sleeve assembly 10; sleeve part 101; accommodating cavity 1011; second screw hole 1012; positioning buckle 1013; stop rib 1014; check block 1032; protruding post 1033; locking assembly 20; locking member 201; locking ring 2011; locking through hole 20111; gap 20112; locking plate 2012; 20131; locking mating part 202; limiting plate 2021; hook part 2022; locking driving part 203; cam part 2031; eccentric plate 20311; sub-shaft hole 203111; shaft hole 20312; Foot 30; Foot cover 301; Reinforcing ribs 3011;

Box 2.

Detailed ways

The following describes in detail the embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

The foot device 1 and the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherein, the foot device 1 can be installed at the bottom of the clothes treating device, and is used for leveling the clothes treating device, so as to ensure the balanced placement of the clothes treating device on a supporting surface such as the ground.

Referring to FIGS. 1-2 , the foot device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a sleeve assembly 10 , a locking assembly 20 and a foot 30 . The foot 30 has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the unlocked state, the foot 30 can move up and down relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20 to facilitate leveling.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1-2 and 5-7 , the sleeve assembly 10 may include a sleeve portion 101 and an elastic member 102 , the sleeve portion 101 has an accommodating cavity 1011 with an open bottom, and the elastic member 102 is located in the accommodating cavity 1011 . For example, the axial direction of the sleeve portion 101 is an up-down direction, and the axial lower end of the sleeve portion 101 is open, thereby forming a receiving cavity 1011 with an open bottom at the bottom.

The locking assembly 20 is located below the sleeve assembly 10, and the locking assembly 20 and the sleeve assembly 10 can be connected. As shown in FIG. The locking driving member 203 has a locking through hole 20111, the locking member 201 is connected with the sleeve portion 101, the locking driving member 203 and the locking matching portion 202 can be matched with the locking member 201, and the bottom foot 30 is vertically arranged, and the foot 30 passes through the locking through hole 20111 so that the part of the locking member 201 that defines the locking through hole 20111 can surround the outer circumference of the foot 30, and the upper end of the foot 30 (ie the bottom The part of the foot 30 beyond the upper end surface of the locking through hole 20111) can extend into the accommodating cavity 1011 to cooperate with the elastic piece 102, so that the elastic piece 102 can be configured to be pressed against the upper end of the foot 30 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 1011 (for example, the inner top wall of the accommodating cavity 1011 ), that is, the upper end of the foot 30 can compress the elastic member 102 , and the locking driving member 203 and the locking fitting portion 202 can be rotatably cooperated so as to be in the locked state of the foot 30 and the bottom. The foot 30 is switched between the unlocked states. In the locked state, the locking member 201 holds the foot 30 tightly, so that the foot 30 cannot move relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20. In the unlocked state, the foot 30 is relatively The locking assembly 20 and the sleeve assembly 10 can move up and down.

Specifically, since the locking fitting portion 202 and the locking driving member 203 are both matched with the locking member 201 , the locking driving member 203 is rotatably fitted with the locking fitting portion 202 , during the leveling process using the foot device 1 . , the operator can apply force to the locking driving member 203 to make the locking driving member 203 rotate relative to the locking matching portion 202, and the rotation of the locking driving member 203 drives the locking member 201 to gradually loosen the foot 30, thereby facilitating the bottom The foot 30 is movable in the up-down direction relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20, and since the elastic member 102 in the accommodating cavity 1011 is always in a pressurized state, the elastic member 102 can apply elastic force to the foot 30 to realize the footing 30 is automatically leveled, after the foot 30 is leveled, the user can apply a force in the opposite direction to the locking driving member 203 again to make the locking driving member 203 rotate in the opposite direction relative to the locking matching portion 202, and the locking matching portion The rotation of 202 drives the locking member 201 to gradually hold the foot 30 so that the foot 30 can no longer move up and down relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20 to lock the foot 30 . Therefore, not only the structure is simple, the installation of production line workers is convenient, it is beneficial to reduce the processing and manufacturing cost, but also the user's leveling operation is convenient, which is beneficial to improve the user's experience. Even if vibration is generated due to the operation of the laundry processing apparatus, the laundry processing apparatus does not suffer from the problem of shifting and walking, and it is beneficial to reduce the vibration noise of the laundry processing apparatus.

In the related art, although the clothes treatment equipment is provided with a foot device 1 for leveling, the structure of the foot device 1 is complex, which is inconvenient for operators to install and level, and is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

In view of this, according to the foot device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the locking fitting portion 202 and the locking driving member 203 are both matched with the locking member 201, the locking driving member 203 is rotatably fitted with the locking fitting portion 202. During the leveling process of the foot device 1 , the operator can exert a force on the locking driving member 203 to make the locking driving member 203 rotate relative to the locking matching portion 202 , and the rotation of the locking driving member 203 drives the locking member 201 The foot 30 is gradually loosened, so that the foot 30 can move up and down relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20, and since the elastic member 102 in the accommodating cavity 1011 is always in a pressed state, the elastic member 102 can be applied The elastic force is applied to the foot 30 to realize the automatic leveling of the foot 30. After the foot 30 is leveled, the user can apply a force in the opposite direction to the locking driver 203 again, so that the locking driver 203 is relatively locked. The locking part 202 rotates in the opposite direction, and the rotation of the locking fitting part 202 drives the locking member 201 to gradually hold the foot 30, so that the foot 30 can no longer move in the up-down direction relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20, so as to prevent The feet 30 are locked. Therefore, not only the structure is simple, the installation of production line workers is convenient, it is beneficial to reduce the processing and manufacturing cost, but also the user's leveling operation is convenient, which is beneficial to improve the user's experience. Even if vibration is generated due to the operation of the laundry processing apparatus, the laundry processing apparatus does not suffer from the problem of shifting and walking, and it is beneficial to reduce the vibration noise of the laundry processing apparatus.

In some optional embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3-4 , the locking member 201 includes: a locking ring 2011 and two locking plates 2012 . Wherein, the locking ring 2011 may define a locking through hole 20111 , and the peripheral wall of the locking ring 2011 has a notch 20112 penetrating the locking ring 2011 along the axial direction (ie, the upper and lower direction) of the locking ring 2011 . The through holes 20111 communicate with each other, so that the locking ring 2011 is formed into an open ring shape, and the two locking plates 2012 are arranged oppositely. The side walls of the notch 2012 are connected to the two locking plates 2012 in a one-to-one correspondence, that is, one end of the two locking plates 2012 adjacent to the central axis of the locking ring 2011 is connected to the two opposite side walls of the notch 20112 in a one-to-one correspondence , each locking plate 2012 is provided with an avoidance hole 20121 penetrating the locking plate 2012 in the thickness direction of the locking plate 2012, the avoidance holes 20121 of the two locking plates 2012 are facing each other, and one end of the locking matching portion 202 passes through After passing through the avoidance holes 20121 of the two locking plates 2012 , it rotates and cooperates with the locking driving member 203 to adjust the distance between the two locking plates 2012 .

Specifically, when using the foot device 1 for leveling, the operator can exert a force on the locking driving member 203 to make the locking driving member 203 rotate relative to the locking matching portion 202, and the locking driving member 203 moves so that the two The distance between the locking plates 2012 gradually increases, so that the size of the notch 20112 of the locking ring 2011 becomes larger, and then the size of the locking through hole 20111 becomes larger, and the locking member 201 gradually loosens the foot 30, thereby It is convenient for the foot 30 to move relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20 in the up and down direction, and since the elastic member 102 in the accommodating cavity 1011 is always in a pressed state, the elastic force of the elastic member 102 can realize the automatic adjustment of the foot 30 After the foot 30 is leveled, the user can apply a force in the opposite direction to the locking driving member 203 again, so that the locking driving member 203 rotates in the opposite direction relative to the locking matching portion 202, and the rotation of the locking driving member 203 drives the The two locking plates 2012 are gradually approached, so that the size of the notch 20112 is deformed smaller, which in turn makes the size of the locking through hole 20111 smaller. The stop 201 can no longer be moved to lock the foot 30 . In this way, the structure is simple and the installation is convenient.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 are one piece. The one-piece structure can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012, but also saves redundant assembly parts and connection processes, which greatly improves the assembly efficiency of the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012. , to ensure the reliability of the connection between the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 , and furthermore, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, more convenient assembly, and longer service life.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 are integrally formed. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and saves redundant assembly parts and connecting processes, which greatly improves the locking performance. The assembly efficiency of the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 ensures the reliability of the connection between the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrated structure are higher, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer. . Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other optional embodiments, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 may also be connected by a welding process.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 are integrally injection-molded. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and saves redundant assembly parts and connecting processes, which greatly improves the locking performance. The assembly efficiency of the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 ensures the reliability of the connection between the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrated structure are higher, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer. .

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3-4 , the other end of the locking fitting portion 202 (that is, the end away from the locking driving member 203 ) is provided with a limiting plate 2021 . In the locked state, the two The locking plate 2012 can be clamped between the limiting plate 2021 and the locking driving member 203 , so that the locking ring 2011 can securely hold the foot 30 and improve the locking effect.

Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. In other optional embodiments, abutting ribs may be provided on the surface of the locking plate 2012 away from the locking driving member 203 and facing away from the locking driving member 203, and the locking matching portion The other end of 202 is provided with an abutting groove. In the locked state, the abutting rib abuts against the abutting groove and the locking plate 2012 adjacent to the locking driving member 203 abuts against the locking driving member 203. The two locking plates 2012 are clamped between the locking driving member 203 and the other end of the locking fitting portion 202 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking driver 203 includes a holding portion 2032 and a cam portion 2031 , and the holding portion 2032 is connected to the peripheral wall of the cam portion 2031 and extends in a direction away from the rotation centerline of the cam portion 2031 , one end of the locking mating portion 202 passes through the avoidance holes 20121 of the two locking plates 2012 and then rotates and cooperates with the cam portion 2031. In the locked state, the two locking plates 2012 are clamped between the limiting plate 2021 and the cam portion 2031. between the outer peripheries.

Specifically, when using the foot device 1 for leveling, the user can hold the grip portion 2032 to make the locking driving member 203 rotate relative to the locking matching portion 202, and the rotation of the locking driving member 203 drives the cam portion 2031 to rotate , due to the eccentric arrangement of the cam portion 2031, the distance between the outer peripheral surface of the cam portion 2031 and the limit plate 2021 gradually increases, so that the two locking plates 2012 located between the cam portion 2031 and the limit plate 2021 The distance gradually increases, the size of the notch 20112 becomes larger, and then the size of the locking through hole 20111 becomes larger, and the locking member 201 gradually loosens the foot 30, thereby facilitating the locking of the foot 30 relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and locking The assembly 20 is movable in the up-down direction, and since the elastic member 102 in the accommodating cavity 1011 is always in a pressurized state, the elastic force of the elastic member 102 can realize the automatic leveling of the foot 30. After the foot 30 is leveled, the user can A force in the opposite direction is applied to the locking driving member 203 again to make the locking driving member 203 rotate in the opposite direction relative to the locking matching portion 202. The rotation of the locking driving member 203 drives the rotation of the cam portion 2031, and the rotation of the cam portion 2031 makes the The distance between the outer peripheral surface of the cam portion 2031 and the limiting plate 2021 is gradually reduced, so as to clamp the two locking plates 2012 and make the two locking plates 2012 gradually approach, so that the size of the notch 20112 is less deformed, and then The size of the locking through hole 20111 is reduced, and the locking member 201 gradually hugs the foot 30 , so that the foot 30 can no longer move relative to the locking member 201 to lock the foot 30 . This arrangement not only has a simple structure, is convenient for installation by production line workers, is conducive to reducing processing and manufacturing costs, but also facilitates the user's leveling operation, which is conducive to improving the user's experience. When the foot device 1 is used in the clothing processing equipment, Even if vibration is generated due to the operation of the laundry processing device, the laundry processing device does not have the problem of shifting and walking, and it is beneficial to reduce the vibration noise of the laundry processing device.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting plate 2021 and the locking engaging portion 202 are integral pieces. The one-piece structure can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the limit plate 2021 and the locking matching part 202, but also saves redundant assembly parts and connection processes, which greatly improves the relationship between the limit plate 2021 and the locking matching part 202. The assembly efficiency ensures the reliability of the connection between the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202 . Furthermore, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, more convenient assembly and longer service life.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the limiting plate 2021 and the locking matching portion 202 are integrally formed. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and save redundant assembly parts and connection processes, greatly improving the The assembly efficiency of the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202 ensures the reliability of the connection between the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure is higher, and the assembly is more convenient. Longer life. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other optional embodiments, the limiting plate 2021 and the locking matching portion 202 may also be connected by a welding process.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the limiting plate 2021 and the locking matching portion 202 are integrally injection-molded. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and save redundant assembly parts and connection processes, greatly improving the The assembly efficiency of the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202 ensures the reliability of the connection between the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure is higher, and the assembly is more convenient. Longer life.

In some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the locking fitting portion 202 (ie, the end that is matched with the cam portion 2031 ) is configured as a hook portion 2022 , the cam portion 2031 has a shaft hole 20312 , and the locking assembly 20 includes: a connecting shaft 204 , the connecting shaft 204 passes through the shaft hole 20312 and the hook portion 2022 is hooked on the outer circumference of the connecting shaft 204 . In this way, the structure is not only simple, but also easy to assemble.

Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. In other optional embodiments, one end of the locking fitting portion 202 (ie, the end that is matched with the cam portion 2031 ) is provided with a pivot shaft, and the cam portion 2031 has a shaft hole 20312, and the pivot shaft Inserted into the shaft hole 20312, so as to realize the relative rotation of the locking matching portion 202 and the locking driving member 203.

In some specific examples of the present invention, the locking engagement portion 202 is integral with the pivot shaft. The one-piece structure can not only ensure the stability of the structure and performance of the locking fitting portion 202 and the pivot shaft, but also saves redundant assembly parts and connection procedures, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the locking fitting portion 202 and the pivot shaft, ensuring that The reliability of the connection between the limiting plate 2021 and the locking mating portion 202 is high. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrally formed structure are higher, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the locking fitting portion 202 and the pivot shaft are integrally formed. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the stability of the structure and performance of the locking fitting part 202 and the pivot shaft, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and saves redundant assembly parts and connecting processes, which greatly improves the locking performance. The assembling efficiency of the fitting portion 202 and the pivot shaft ensures the reliability of the connection between the locking fitting portion 202 and the pivot shaft. Furthermore, the integral structure has higher overall strength and stability, more convenient assembly and longer life. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other optional embodiments, the locking fitting portion 202 and the pivot shaft may also be connected by a welding process.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the locking fitting portion 202 and the pivot shaft are integrally injection-molded. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the stability of the structure and performance of the locking fitting part 202 and the pivot shaft, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and saves redundant assembly parts and connecting processes, which greatly improves the locking performance. The assembling efficiency of the matching portion 202 and the pivot shaft ensures the reliability of the locking matching portion 202 and the pivot shaft. Furthermore, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, more convenient assembly and longer life.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 and FIG. 11 , the cam portion 2031 includes two eccentric plates 20311 . The extending direction is spaced apart in the up-down direction, each eccentric plate 20311 is connected to the holding portion 2032, each eccentric plate 20311 is provided with a sub-shaft hole 203111, and the two sub-shaft holes 203111 define the shaft hole 20312, the hook portion 2022 between the two eccentric plates 20311. In this way, the two eccentric plates 20311 can be used to limit the position of the hook portion 2022 , thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the hook portion 2022 and the connecting shaft 204 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member 201 includes: a connecting plate 2013 , the connecting plate 2013 is connected with the locking ring 2011 and/or the locking plate 2012 , and the connecting plate 2013 is detachably connected with the sleeve part 101 . By detachably connecting the connecting plate 2013 to the sleeve portion 101 , when any one of the locking member 201 and the sleeve portion 101 is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, and the connecting plate 2013 is connected to the sleeve portion 101 The connection can also ensure that in the unlocked state, the foot 30 can be movably arranged relative to the entire locking assembly 20 and the sleeve part 101 to facilitate the leveling of the foot 30 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 are one piece. The one-piece structure can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012, but also saves redundant assembly parts and connecting processes, greatly improving the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 The assembly efficiency with the locking plate 2012 ensures the reliability of the connection between the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrated structure are higher, the assembly is more convenient, and the service life is longer. long.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 are integrally formed. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and save redundant assembly parts and connecting processes. The assembly efficiency of the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 is greatly improved, and the reliability of the connection between the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 is ensured. Higher stability, easier assembly and longer life. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other optional embodiments, the connecting plate 2013 , the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 may also be connected by a welding process.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 are integrally injection-molded. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and save redundant assembly parts and connecting processes. The assembly efficiency of the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 is greatly improved, and the reliability of the connection between the connecting plate 2013, the locking ring 2011 and the locking plate 2012 is ensured. Higher stability, easier assembly and longer life.

In some embodiments of the present invention, in order to further improve the vibration reduction effect, as shown in FIGS. 1-2 and 3 , the lower end of the foot 30 is connected with a foot cover 301, and the foot cover 301 is a flexible member such as Rubber parts.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the foot cover 301 and the foot 30 are processed into one piece through an in-mold forming process. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the stability of the structure and performance of the foot cover 301 and the foot 30, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and saves redundant assembly parts and connection procedures, which greatly improves the performance of the foot. The assembly efficiency of the sleeve 301 and the foot 30 ensures the reliability of the foot sleeve 301 and the foot 30. Furthermore, the integral structure has higher overall strength and stability, more convenient assembly and longer life.

In some embodiments of the present invention, in order to further improve the structural strength of the foot cover 301 , as shown in FIG. 3 , the outer peripheral wall of the foot cover 301 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 3011 . The foot covers 301 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction.

In some further implementations of the present invention, the plurality of reinforcing ribs 3011 are evenly spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the foot cover 301 . Therefore, it is beneficial to uniformly improve the structural strength of the foot cover 301 .

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing rib 3011 , the foot cover 301 and the foot 30 are processed into one piece through an in-mold forming process. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the reinforcing ribs 3011, the foot cover 301 and the foot 30, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and save the redundant assembly parts and connection processes. The assembly efficiency of the reinforcing rib 3011, the foot cover 301 and the foot 30 is greatly improved, and the reliability of the reinforcing rib 3011, the foot cover 301 and the foot 30 is ensured. Furthermore, the overall strength and stability of the integrated structure Higher performance, more convenient assembly and longer life.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 5-7 , the sleeve assembly 10 includes: a positioning block 103 , the positioning block 103 has a disassembly position and a disengagement-preventing position, and in the disengagement-preventing position, the positioning block 103 moves up and down along the The direction is movable in the accommodating cavity 1011, and the upper end of the foot 30 is suitable for abutting with the elastic member 102 through the positioning block 103. In this way, in the anti-falling position, the positioning block 103 can be moved up and down in the accommodating cavity 1011. , thereby facilitating the movement of the positioning block 103 along with the expansion and contraction of the elastic member 102 , which is beneficial to ensure the reliability of the operation of the foot device 1 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 10 , the upper end of the outer peripheral wall of the foot 30 is provided with an external thread, the positioning block 103 has a threaded hole 1031 passing through the positioning block 103 , and the upper end of the foot 30 extends into the threaded hole 1031 is screwed with the positioning block 103. This arrangement is beneficial to improve the reliability of the connection between the foot 30 and the positioning block 103 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 5-7 and 10 , the outer peripheral wall of the positioning block 103 is provided with a plurality of (eg, two) non-returns spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the positioning block 103 . Block 1032, a plurality of stop ribs 1014 spaced along the circumferential direction of the accommodating cavity 1011 are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the open opening of the accommodating cavity 1011, and an avoidance groove 1016 is defined between two adjacent stop ribs 1014, In the disassembly position, the plurality of avoidance grooves 1016 and the plurality of check blocks 1032 face each other in the axial direction of the sleeve, that is, in the up-down direction. The avoidance grooves 1016 are used to avoid the check blocks 1032. The blocks 1032 and the plurality of stop ribs 1014 are in a one-to-one relationship with each other in the axial direction of the sleeve, and the non-return blocks 1032 and the stop ribs 1014 abut against each other.

Specifically, in the actual installation process, the elastic member 102 can be installed in the sleeve portion 101 first, and then when the positioning block 103 is installed, the positioning block 103 can be located at the open opening and the plurality of escape grooves 1016 and the plurality of The check blocks 1032 are facing each other one by one, and the plurality of avoidance grooves 1016 can be used to avoid the check blocks 1032. At this time, the positioning blocks 103 are pushed toward the direction close to the accommodating cavity 1011 to compress the elastic members 102, so that the check blocks 1032 face each other. The stop rib 1014 is closer to the interior of the accommodating cavity 1011 , and then the positioning block 103 can be rotated (clockwise or counterclockwise) so that the plurality of non-return blocks 1032 and the plurality of stop ribs 1014 face each other in the axial direction of the sleeve part 101 , and the elastic member 102 can apply a force to the positioning block 103 to make the non-return block 1032 stop on the stop rib 1014 to be in a disengagement-preventing position, thereby preventing the positioning block 103 from disengaging from the accommodating cavity 1011. If it needs to be disassembled When positioning the block 103, the user can push the positioning block 103 toward the direction close to the accommodating cavity 1011 and rotate the positioning block 103 in the opposite direction (counterclockwise or clockwise) until the non-return block 1032 is exactly opposite to the avoidance groove 1016, and the elastic The component 102 can push the positioning block 103 to move outward, and the positioning block 103 can be pulled out.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the non-return block 1032 and the positioning block 103 are integrally formed. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the non-return block 1032 and the positioning block 103, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and saves redundant assembly parts and connection processes, which greatly improves the non-return block. The assembly efficiency of the block 1032 and the positioning block 103 ensures the reliability of the connection between the non-return block 1032 and the positioning block 103. Furthermore, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, more convenient assembly and longer life. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other optional embodiments, the non-return block 1032 and the positioning block 103 may also be connected by a welding process.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the non-return block 1032 and the positioning block 103 are integrally injection-molded. Therefore, the structure of the one-piece molded part can not only ensure the structure and performance stability of the non-return block 1032 and the positioning block 103, but also facilitate the molding and manufacture, and saves redundant assembly parts and connection processes, which greatly improves the non-return block. The assembly efficiency of the block 1032 and the positioning block 103 ensures the reliability of the non-return block 1032 and the positioning block 103. Furthermore, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, more convenient assembly and longer life.

In some specific examples of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 , the stop rib 1014 is provided with a backstop 1015 , and the backstop 1015 can cooperate with the backstop block 1032 to ensure that the positioning block 103 is in the preventing position , to prevent the positioning block 103 from rotating and detaching from the sleeve part 101 under the non-human action.

In actual production, in order to further prevent the positioning block 103 from being detached from the sleeve portion 101 due to non-human factors, the width of the escape groove 1016 may be designed to be slightly smaller than the width of the check block 1032 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, a protruding post 1033 is provided on one side surface (ie, the upper end surface) of the positioning block 103 close to the interior of the accommodating cavity 1011 , the elastic member 102 is a spring, and the lower end of the spring can be sleeved on the protruding post 1033 , so that the spring is positioned by the convex post 1033, which is beneficial to improve the reliability of the matching between the positioning block 103 and the spring.

As shown in FIGS. 12-13 , the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention may include: a box body 2 and the above-mentioned foot device 1 . The foot device 1 is connected to the bottom wall of the box body 2 , and the foot device 1 is used to support the box body 2 .

It can be understood that, the bottom wall of the box body 2 of the laundry treatment apparatus may be provided with a plurality of supporting foot devices for supporting the box body 2, and one or more of the supporting foot devices may be the foot device according to the present invention. 1. The rest of the supporting foot devices are fixed feet, or, each supporting foot device is a foot device 1 .

Specifically, during the installation and leveling process of the laundry treatment apparatus, the operator can apply a force to the locking driving member 203 to make the locking driving member 203 rotate relative to the locking matching portion 202, and the rotation of the locking driving member 203 drives the lock The stopper 201 gradually loosens the foot 30, thereby facilitating the foot 30 to move up and down relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20, so that the foot 30 is in an unlocked state, and the force exerted by the elastic member 102 on the foot 30 So that the foot 30 is supported on the surface of the support, for example, the support is the ground, even if the ground is inclined or uneven, the foot 30 can also contact the support under the action of the elastic member 102, so as to realize the automatic movement of the foot 30 Leveling, after the foot 30 is leveled, the user can apply a force in the opposite direction to the locking driving member 203 again to make the locking driving member 203 rotate in the opposite direction relative to the locking matching portion 202 and the rotation of the locking matching portion 202 The locking member 201 is driven to gradually tighten the foot 30 , so that the foot 30 can no longer move relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20 , so as to lock the foot 30 .

According to the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the above-mentioned foot device 1, since the locking fitting portion 202 and the locking driving member 203 are both matched with the locking member 201, the locking driving member 203 and the locking fitting portion 202 cooperate with each other. Rotation fit, during the leveling process using the foot device 1, the operator can apply force to the locking driver 203 to make the locking driver 203 rotate relative to the locking matching portion 202, and the rotation of the locking driver 203 The locking member 201 is driven to gradually release the foot 30, so that the foot 30 can move relative to the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20 in the up-down direction. The elastic member 102 can apply elastic force to the foot 30 to realize the automatic leveling of the foot 30. After the foot 30 is leveled, the user can apply a force in the opposite direction to the locking driving member 203 again to make the locking driving member 203 rotates in the opposite direction relative to the locking mating portion 202, and the rotation of the locking mating portion 202 drives the locking member 201 to gradually hold the foot 30, so that the foot 30 can no longer move along the sleeve assembly 10 and the locking assembly 20. Move up and down to lock the foot 30 . Therefore, not only the structure is simple, the installation of production line workers is convenient, it is beneficial to reduce the processing and manufacturing cost, but also the user's leveling operation is convenient, which is beneficial to improve the user's experience. Even if vibration is generated due to the operation of the laundry processing apparatus, the laundry processing apparatus does not suffer from the problem of shifting and walking, and it is beneficial to reduce the vibration noise of the laundry processing apparatus.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the box body 2 may be clamped between the lower end of the sleeve assembly 10 and the upper end of the locking assembly. Wherein, the sleeve assembly 10 is arranged above the bottom wall of the box body 2, the locking assembly is installed under the bottom wall of the box body 2, and the bottom wall of the box body 2 is provided with a through hole, and the upper end of the foot 30 passes through the bottom wall of the box body 2. After passing through the hole, it extends into the accommodating cavity 1011 .

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 7 , the above-mentioned connecting plate 2013 is provided with a plurality of first screw holes 20131 , and the lower end surface of the sleeve portion 101 is provided with a plurality of second screw holes 1012 . The bottom wall of 2 is provided with a plurality of third screw holes, and the plurality of screws pass through the first screw holes 20131 , the third screws and the second screw holes 1012 in sequence, so as to realize the connection between the foot device 1 and the box body 2 .

In some embodiments of the present invention, the sleeve portion 101 is provided with a plurality of spaced positioning buckles 1013, and the bottom wall of the box body 2 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes corresponding to the positioning buckles 1013 one-to-one. The positioning buckles 1013 The cooperation with the positioning hole can play the role of pre-positioning the sleeve part 101 and the box body 2 , thereby facilitating the installation of the sleeve part 101 .

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples", etc., is meant to incorporate the embodiments A particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described by an example 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.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A foot device, characterized in that it includes:

a sleeve assembly, the sleeve assembly includes a sleeve part and an elastic part, the sleeve part has an accommodating cavity with an open bottom, and the elastic part is located in the accommodating cavity;

A locking assembly, the locking assembly is located below the sleeve assembly and includes a locking member, a locking matching portion and a locking driving member, the locking member has a locking through hole, the locking member is connected with the locking member the sleeve parts are connected, and the locking matching part cooperates with the locking member;

a foot, the foot is penetrated through the locking through hole, and the upper end of the foot extends into the accommodating cavity to compress the elastic member;

Wherein, the locking engaging portion and the locking driving member are rotatably matched to switch between a locking state in which the locking member hugs the bottom foot and an unlocking state.
The foot device according to claim 1, wherein the locking member comprises:

a locking ring, the locking ring defines the locking through hole, the peripheral wall of the locking ring has a notch extending through the locking ring in the axial direction;

Two oppositely arranged locking plates, one end of the two locking plates adjacent to the locking ring is respectively connected with the opposite side walls of the notch in a one-to-one correspondence, each of the locking plates is provided with an avoidance One end of the locking fitting portion passes through the avoidance holes of the two locking plates and then rotates and cooperates with the locking driving member to adjust the distance between the two locking plates.
The foot device according to claim 2, wherein the other end of the locking fitting portion is provided with a limit plate, and in the locked state, the two locking plates are clamped at the limit plate between the plate and the locking drive.
The foot device according to claim 3, wherein the locking driving member comprises a holding portion and a cam portion, the holding portion is connected to the peripheral wall of the cam portion and faces away from the cam portion. The direction of the rotation center line extends, and one end of the locking fitting portion is rotationally matched with the cam portion. In the locking state, the two locking plates are clamped between the limiting plate and the cam portion. between the outer peripheries.
The foot device according to claim 4, wherein one end of the locking fitting portion is configured as a hook portion, the cam portion has a shaft hole, and the locking assembly comprises: a connecting shaft, the connecting The shaft passes through the shaft hole and the hook is hooked on the outer circumference of the connecting shaft.
The foot device according to claim 5, wherein the cam portion comprises two eccentric plates, the two eccentric plates are spaced apart in the up-down direction, and each of the eccentric plates is provided with a sub-shaft A hole, the two sub-shaft holes define the shaft hole, and the hook portion is located between the two eccentric plates.
The foot device according to any one of claims 2-6, wherein the locking member comprises: a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is connected with the locking ring and/or the locking plate , the connecting plate is detachably connected with the sleeve part.
The foot device according to claim 7, wherein the connecting plate, the locking ring and the locking plate are integrally formed.
The foot device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the sleeve assembly comprises:

a positioning block, the positioning block has a dismounting position and an anti-falling position, in the anti-falling position, the positioning block is movably arranged in the accommodating cavity in the up-down direction, and the upper end of the foot is suitable for passing through The positioning block is in contact with the elastic member.
A clothing treatment device, characterized in that it includes:

box; and

The foot device according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the foot device is connected to the bottom wall of the box body, and the foot device is used to support the box body.