CN107447450A - Pipeline fixing device and washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a kind of pipeline fixing device and washing machine, the pipeline fixing device includes：Basic courses department and pipeline fixed part.The pipeline fixed part includes the first fixed part and the second fixed part, first fixed part and second fixed part and basic courses department's integrated injection molding；Pipeline is suitable to be fixed by first fixed part and second fixed part.Pipeline fixing device according to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided pipeline fixed part, the fixation for stablizing pipeline, the structural strength between pipeline fixed part and basic courses department can also be improved, improve the efficiency of assembling of pipeline fixing device in itself, efficiency of the Pipe installing on pipeline fixed part is improved, reduces the requirement to operating space.

Description

Plumbing fixtures and washing machines

technical field

The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a pipe fixing device and a washing machine with the pipe fixing device.

Background technique

In the prior art, there are often situations where pipes need to be fixed, such as the fixing of the drain pipe in a washing machine. If the drain pipe is not fixed stably, it is easy to cause the pipe to move or break away from the fixing device, causing the water in the pipe to easily leak out and pollute the machine or ground.

Traditional pipeline fixing devices, such as the drain pipe fixing device of the washing machine, are fixed by assembling the fixing device on the bottom plate. Referring to Figures 5 and 6, as disclosed in Chinese patent document CN204267866U, it is set on the bottom plate 2' Buckle 1', when installing, after connecting the drain pipe 3' to the drain of the washing machine, the drain pipe 3 is distributed along the positioning area set on the base 2', and the buckle 1' clamps the drain pipe through the clamping part 11' 3', the clamping part 13' of the buckle 1' is inserted into the clamping part 23' of the washing machine base 2', and the extension part 12' is connected and fixed with the washing machine base 1' by screws 4', thus realizing the fixing of the drain pipe.

However, since the drain pipe is fixed to the bottom plate inside the washing machine, and the washing machine has a small space, the operating space is small. When installing the pipe as disclosed in Chinese patent document CN204267866U, the operation is extremely complicated, which makes the installation of the drain pipe more difficult; At the same time, since the buckle 1' needs to be fixed by the clamping portion, screws, etc., and the clamping portion, screws, etc. are easily damaged, the fixing of the drain pipe is not firm enough, and the drain pipe is likely to move.

Contents of the invention

The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. For this reason, an object of the present invention is to propose a kind of pipeline fixing device, can fix pipeline stably, fast.

The invention also proposes a washing machine.

A pipe fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base part and a pipe fixing part. The pipe fixing part includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are integrally injection molded with the base part; the pipe is suitable for being fixed by the first fixing part and the second fixing part. fixed by the second fixing part.

According to the pipeline fixing device of the embodiment of the present invention, the pipeline fixing part is provided, so that the pipeline can be fixed stably, and the structural strength between the pipeline fixing part and the base part can be improved, the assembly efficiency of the pipeline fixing device itself can be improved, and the pipeline installation can be improved. Efficiency on the pipe fixing part reduces the requirement for operating space.

In addition, the pipe fixing device of the washing machine according to the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first fixing part is an upper fixing ring, the second fixing part is a lower fixing ring, and the upper fixing ring includes: a vertical part and a first arc part. The vertical portion is connected to the base portion and extends upward; the first arc portion is connected to the upper end of the vertical portion, and the arc opening of the first arc portion faces downward; wherein, the lower The fixing ring includes a body connected to the base part, the upper part of the body is provided with a second arc part with the opening facing upward, and the first arc part is not in contact with the second arc part, so that the A pipe clamping space is formed between the first arc portion and the second arc portion.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the first arc-shaped portion has a free end, and the free end is provided with a flanging structure.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the base part is provided with multiple sets of the pipe fixing parts, and in each set of the fixing parts, the upper fixing ring and the lower fixing ring stagger each other.

In one embodiment of the present invention, each set of pipe fixing parts includes a plurality of lower fixing rings, and an upper fixing ring is arranged between two adjacent lower fixing rings.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the upper fixing ring is provided with reinforcing ribs.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the inner surface of the first arc portion and/or the second arc portion is formed with a limiting portion for preventing the pipe from moving.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting part is a limiting piece, the limiting piece is perpendicular to the extending direction of the pipeline, and the limiting piece is suitable for snapping into the gap at the corresponding position of the pipeline within and/or in contact with the sidewall of the duct.

The present invention also proposes a washing machine, comprising: a case and the aforementioned pipe fixing device, the pipe fixing device is arranged at the bottom of the washing machine case, and the bottom plate of the case forms the base of the pipe fixing device The pipeline is fixed to the bottom plate of the washing machine case by the pipeline fixing device.

According to the washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention, since the aforementioned pipeline fixing device is provided, the pipeline can be fixedly installed on the bottom plate conveniently, thereby improving the stability of the pipeline.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a pipe fixing device of an embodiment of the present invention cooperating with a pipe.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the pipe fixing device shown in Fig. 1 .

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the pipe fixing part in the pipe fixing device shown in Fig. 1 .

FIG. 4 is a side view of FIG. 3 .

Fig. 5 is the fixing structure of the drainpipe of the washing machine in the prior art.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the area circled B' in Fig. 5 .

Reference signs:

Pipe fixing device 1, base part 11, pipe fixing part 12, pipe clamping space 101, upper fixing ring 121, vertical part 1211, first arc part 1212, flange structure 1213, reinforcing rib 1214, lower fixing ring 122 , the body 1221 , the second arc portion 1222 , and the limiting portion 123 .

The reference signs of the prior art shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6: buckle 1', bottom plate 2', drain pipe 3', screw 4', clamping part 11', extension part 12', snap-in part 13' , card part 23'

detailed description

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals designate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , according to the pipeline fixing device 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the pipeline fixing device 1 includes: a base part 11 and a pipeline fixing part 12 .

Specifically, the pipeline fixing part 12 is arranged on the base part 11, and the pipeline fixing part 12 is used for fixing the pipeline 2. The pipeline fixing part 12 includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, and the combination of the first fixing part and the second fixing part The pipe 2 is fixed, that is to say, the pipe 2 is adapted to be fixed by the first fixing part and the second fixing part, wherein the first fixing part, the second fixing part and the second fixing part are integrally injection molded with the base part 11 .

According to the pipeline fixing device 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the pipeline fixing part 12 is provided, and the pipeline 2 can be fixedly installed on the base part 11 through the pipeline fixing part 12, so that the pipeline 2 can be fixed stably. In addition, both the first fixing part and the second fixing part are injection-molded with the base part 11, which can improve the structural strength between the pipe fixing part 12 and the base part 11, and there is no need to install the pipe fixing part 12 by means of screw connection or the like. On the base part 11, not only the assembly efficiency of the pipeline fixing device 1 itself can be improved, but also the efficiency of installing the pipeline 2 on the pipeline fixing part 12 can be improved. In addition, the requirement for the operation space is also reduced.

The first fixing part and the second fixing part in the present invention can be the upper half and the lower half of a circular arc (also can be other shapes) buckle, in addition, the first fixing part and the second fixing part are also Other forms are possible.

For example, the first fixing part can be an upper fixing ring 121, and the second fixing part can be a lower fixing ring 122. In other words, the pipeline fixing part 12 is arranged on the base part 11, and the pipeline fixing part 12 is used for fixing the pipeline 2 , the pipeline fixing part 12 comprises an upper fixing ring 121 and a lower fixing ring 122, and the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 are combined to fix the pipeline 2, that is to say, the pipeline 2 is suitable for being fixed by the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 , wherein, the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 are integrally injection molded with the base part 11 .

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , in an embodiment of the present invention, the upper fixing ring 121 includes: a vertical portion 1211 and a first arc portion 1212 . The vertical portion 1211 is connected to the base portion 11 and extends upward. The first arc portion 1212 is connected to the upper end of the vertical portion 1211, and the arc opening of the first arc portion 1212 faces downward, wherein the lower fixing ring 122 includes a body 1221 connected to the base portion 11, and the upper part of the body 1221 There is a second arc portion 1222 with the opening facing upwards, the first arc portion 1212 and the second arc portion 1222 are not in contact, so that a pipe is formed between the first arc portion 1212 and the second arc portion 1222 Space 101. Through the cooperation of the first arc portion 1212 and the second arc portion 1222 , the pipe 2 can be stably clamped, thereby making the pipe 2 stable.

In addition, when fixing the pipeline 2, the pipeline 2 can be inserted into the pipeline clamping space 101 from the end of the first arc-shaped part 1212 away from the vertical part 1211, and there is no need to install the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122, effectively The installation efficiency of the pipeline 2 is greatly improved.

Further, the first arc portion 1212 has a free end, and the free end of the first arc portion 1212 is provided with a flange structure 1213 . One end of the first arcuate portion 1212 connected to the vertical portion 1211 is the fixed end of the first arcuate portion 1212, and the end of the first arcuate portion 1212 away from the vertical portion 1211 is the free end of the first arcuate portion 1212 , the flange structure 1213 is formed on the free end of the first arc portion 1212 , so that the pipe 2 can be easily snapped into the pipe fitting space 101 from the free end of the first arc portion 1212 .

In addition, the flange structure is folded toward the outside of the first arc portion 1212, that is to say, the flange structure is provided at the free end of the first arc portion 1212 and faces toward the first arc portion 1212. Outer extension.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the upper fixing ring 121 is provided with reinforcing ribs 1214 . The reinforcing rib 1214 can also be connected with the flange structure, so as to improve the structural strength of the flange structure and the entire upper fixing ring 121 .

Wherein, as shown in FIG. 4 , the free end of the first arc portion 1212 (refer to the right end of the first arc portion 1212 in FIG. 4 ) is spaced apart from the lower fixing ring 122 . The pipe 2 can be conveniently inserted into the pipe fitting space 101 through the space between the free end of the first arc portion 1212 and the lower fixing ring 122, so that the first arc portion 1212 cooperates with the second arc portion 1222 Forming a structure with a small opening and a large internal space not only facilitates the installation of the pipeline 2 but also facilitates the positioning of the pipeline 2 .

Preferably, the inner surface of the first arc-shaped portion and the inner surface of the second arc-shaped portion are arc-shaped surfaces, and the inner surface of the arc-shaped portion and the inner surface of the lower fixing ring 122 are located on the same cylindrical surface. This further facilitates the positioning of the pipe 2 .

Advantageously, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , multiple sets of pipe fixing parts 12 are provided on the base part 11 . Through multiple pipe fixing parts 12 , multiple places of the pipe 2 can be fixed, so as to realize effective fixing of the pipe 2 .

In addition, multiple sets of pipeline fixing parts 12 can also be used to fix different pipelines 2, for example, when multiple pipelines need to be fixed on the base part 11. It is also possible to select one of the pipeline fixing parts 12 to fix the pipeline 2. For example, multiple sets of pipeline fixing parts 12 are set. The pipe fixing part 12 at this position is fixed.

Further, in each set of pipe fixing parts 12 , the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 are staggered in the extending direction of the pipe 2 (direction A in FIG. 3 ). The length of the pipe fixing part 12 to fix the pipe 2 is extended, thereby improving the stability of the pipe fixing part 12 fixing the pipe 2, and since the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 are staggered from each other, it is convenient to snap the pipe 2 into the pipe. Inside space 101.

Advantageously, as shown in FIG. 3 , each set of pipe fixing parts 12 includes a plurality of lower fixing rings 122 , and an upper fixing ring 121 is arranged between two adjacent lower fixing rings 122 . The pipeline 2 can be stably supported by the lower fixing ring 122, and all directions of the pipeline 2 can be constrained by the upper fixing ring 121, thereby improving the stability of the pipeline 2 and reducing the shaking of the pipeline 2.

In addition, the pipeline fixing part 12 can also be configured to include a plurality of upper fixing rings 121 , and a lower fixing ring 122 is arranged between two adjacent upper fixing rings 121 , which can also play the role of fixing the pipeline 2 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , at least one of the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 is provided with a reinforcement structure on the outer surface. The structural strength of the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 can be improved by strengthening the structure, thereby increasing the service life of the pipe fixing part 12.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , in one embodiment of the present invention, the inner surface of the first arc portion 1212 and/or the second arc portion 1222 is formed with a limiting portion 123 for preventing the pipe 2 from moving. Specifically, the inner surface of the first arc-shaped portion is formed with a limited portion 123; or the inner surface of the second arc-shaped portion is formed with a limited portion 123; or the inner surface of the first arc-shaped portion and the inner surface of the second arc-shaped portion The surface is formed with a stop portion 123 . The limit part 123 can prevent the pipeline 2 from moving, and provide a limit for the pipeline 2 along the axial direction, while the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 can provide a limit for the pipeline 2 in other directions. The fixing portion 12 stably fixes the pipe 2 .

Further, as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the limiting part 123 is a limiting piece, the limiting piece is perpendicular to the extending direction of the pipeline 2, and the limiting piece is suitable for snapping into the pipeline 2 corresponding position in the gap and/or in contact with the side wall of the pipe 2 .

Specifically, the limit piece can be pressed against the side wall of the pipeline 2 to realize the axial limit of the pipeline 2. For example, the pipeline 2 is a hose, and the limit piece will promote the elastic deformation of the pipeline 2, so as to limit the position. , if the pipe 2 is a rigid pipe, the limiting piece can also be in contact with the surrounding wall of the pipe 2, thereby providing static friction to the pipe 2 through the limiting piece to limit the movement of the pipe 2.

In addition, gaps can also be provided on the pipeline 2, for example, the pipeline 2 is a bellows, so that the limiting piece can be directly inserted into the corrugations or gaps on the pipeline 2 to achieve the purpose of limiting the movement of the pipeline 2 in the axial direction.

With reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 , the present invention also proposes a washing machine, which includes: a casing (not shown) and a pipe fixing device 1 .

The pipeline fixing device 1 can be the pipeline fixing device 1 described in the previous embodiment, wherein the pipeline fixing device 1 can be arranged at the bottom of the washing machine casing, and the bottom plate of the casing can be formed as the base part 11 of the pipeline fixing device 1, and the pipeline 2 passes through The pipe fixing device 1 is fixed to the bottom plate of the washing machine cabinet.

According to the washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned pipeline fixing device 1 is provided, and the pipeline 2 in the washing machine can be fixed by the pipeline fixing device 1, such as the water outlet pipe, so as to realize the stability of the pipeline 2 in the laundry, and the layout is reasonable, thereby improving The stability and safety of the washing machine.

In addition, the fixedly positioned pipeline 2 can also avoid loosening, so that the water in the pipeline 2 can be prevented from splashing out, and the floor and the inside of the washing machine can be kept clean.

Specifically, in the washing machine of the present invention, the bottom plate is installed on the washing machine case, the drain pump is fixed on the bottom plate, the pipeline fixing device 1 is integrally injected by the plastic bottom plate, and one end of the pipeline 2 is connected to the other end of the drainage pump for drainage. Part is fixed by the pipeline fixing device 1; the pipeline 2 is snapped in from the side of the pipeline fixing device 1, and is fixed up and down by the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122, and the limit piece is arranged in the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122. To prevent the pipeline 2 of bellows structure from moving back and forth.

The present invention is aimed at drum washing machine pipeline fixing device 1 is an independent part, needs to be installed on the base plate in advance and has affected production efficiency, and because the vibration or other factors in the drainage process often cause pipeline 2 or pipeline fixing device 1 to fall off the problem. The pipeline fixing device 1 of the present invention is produced by integral injection molding of the plastic bottom plate, and is a part with the plastic bottom plate, and does not need to be installed separately, thereby improving production efficiency and ensuring that the pipeline fixing device 1 will not be damaged due to vibration or other factors. In addition, the pipeline fixing device 1 of the present invention fixes the pipeline 2 by the upper fixing ring 121 and the lower fixing ring 122 of the pipeline 2, and the anti-off sheet can prevent the pipeline 2 of the bellows structure from moving back and forth, by setting a plurality of upper fixing rings 121 Combined with the lower fixing ring 122, two or more groups of this device can be set on one bottom plate, and the opening direction of the upper fixing ring 121 between two adjacent groups is opposite, so that the pipeline 2 can be easily and firmly fixed on the washing machine superior.

The above-mentioned only takes the washing machine as an embodiment of the present invention. The pipeline fixing device of the present invention is not only applicable to the washing machine. Similarly, the pipeline fixing device of the present invention can also be applied to equipment such as clothes dryers and dishwashers. For example, the aforementioned base of the invention is configured as the floor of a clothes dryer or a dishwasher.

In the description of this specification, descriptions referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that specific features described in connection with the embodiment or example , structure, material or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification without conflicting with each other.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and those skilled in the art can make the above-mentioned The embodiments are subject to changes, modifications, substitutions and variations.

Claims (9)

1. A pipe fixing device, comprising: Basic Department; The pipe fixing part includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are integrally injection molded with the base part; the pipe is suitable for being fixed by the first fixing part and the fixed by the second fixing part. 2. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the first fixing part is an upper fixing ring, the second fixing part is a lower fixing ring, and the upper fixing ring comprises: a vertical portion connected to the base portion and extending upward; a first arc-shaped portion connected to the upper end of the vertical portion, and the arc-shaped opening of the first arc-shaped portion faces downward; Wherein, the lower fixing ring includes a body connected to the base part, the upper part of the body is provided with a second arc part with an opening facing upward, and the first arc part and the second arc part No contact, so that a pipe clamping space is formed between the first arc portion and the second arc portion. 3. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 2, wherein the first arc-shaped portion has a free end, and the free end is provided with a flange structure. 4. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: the base part is provided with multiple sets of the pipeline fixing parts, and in each group of the fixing parts, the upper fixing ring and the The lower fixing rings are staggered from each other in the extending direction of the pipeline. 5 . The pipeline fixing device according to claim 4 , wherein each set of pipeline fixing parts comprises a plurality of lower fixing rings, and an upper fixing ring is arranged between two adjacent lower fixing rings. 6. The pipeline fixing device according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that: the outer surface of the upper fixing ring is provided with reinforcing ribs. 7. The pipeline fixing device according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that: the inner surface of the first arc-shaped part and/or the second arc-shaped part is formed with a groove for preventing the pipeline from moving. limit department. 8. The pipeline fixing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: the limiting part is a limiting piece, the limiting piece is perpendicular to the extending direction of the pipeline, and the limiting piece is suitable for clamping into the gap at the corresponding position of the pipe and/or contact the side wall of the pipe. 9. A washing machine, characterized in that it comprises: The casing and the pipeline fixing device according to any one of claims 1-8, the pipeline fixing device is arranged at the bottom of the washing machine casing, and the bottom plate of the casing forms the base of the pipeline fixing device; It is fixed to the bottom plate of the washing machine cabinet by the pipe fixing device.