Disclosure of Invention
The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a gland structure of a washing machine which can overcome or at least partially solve the above problems.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine having the gland structure.
In order to solve the technical problems, the basic idea of the technical proposal adopted by the invention is that the gland structure of the washing machine comprises
At least one connecting component, which is arranged near the periphery of the gland;
the connecting assembly comprises
The two connecting arms are provided with connecting ends;
the connecting piece is used for connecting the two connecting arms to the gland;
And the acting force providing unit is used for providing clamping force for relative movement or tensioning force for opposite movement for the connecting ends of the two connecting arms.
Wherein the connecting piece is a connecting shaft arranged on the pressure cover;
The two connecting arms are rotationally connected on the connecting shaft, so that the connecting ends move relatively or oppositely;
in one embodiment, the connecting end outer portion is made of an elastic material or is wrapped with an elastic sleeve made of an elastic material.
In addition, the connecting component is fixedly connected with the gland;
in one embodiment, the connector is injection molded integrally with the gland.
Meanwhile, the connecting component is detachably connected with the gland;
In one embodiment, the connection assembly is connected by any one of a threaded connection, a snap-fit, or a plug-in connection between the connection and the gland.
Further, the acting force providing unit is arranged between the two connecting arms far away from the connecting end;
The connecting piece is positioned between the connecting end and the acting force providing unit, and the two connecting arms are assembled into an X-shaped or H-shaped structure
In one embodiment, the force providing unit is a compression spring structure.
Further, the two connecting arms are assembled into any one of an X-shaped structure, an H-shaped structure or a V-shaped structure through the connecting piece;
The acting force providing unit is arranged on the connecting arm between the connecting piece and the connecting end;
In one embodiment, when the two connecting arms are in an H-shaped structure, the acting force providing unit is in a compression spring structure or a tension spring structure;
when the two connecting arms are in an X-shaped or V-shaped structure, the acting force providing unit is of a pressure spring structure.
Further, the two connecting arms are assembled to be any one of an X-shaped structure, an H-shaped structure or a V-shaped structure through the connecting piece, the two connecting arms rotate relative to the connecting piece of the rotating shaft structure, and the acting force providing unit is of a torsion spring structure and is installed on the connecting piece.
A washing machine includes
A gland structure of a washing machine as described in any one of the above;
A washing tub;
the gland is arranged in the washing barrel and the height position is adjustable.
Further, at least one positioning part is arranged on the inner wall of the washing barrel corresponding to the connecting component;
The positioning part is provided with at least two groups of positioning holes with different heights corresponding to the connecting assembly in the vertical direction;
the connecting component is matched with the positioning hole of the positioning part to realize the adjustment of the height position of the gland in the washing barrel;
in one embodiment, the connection assembly is provided on a side surface of the gland facing the opening of the washing tub.
Preferably, at least two groups of connecting components are uniformly distributed on the gland along the circumference, and at least two positioning parts are circumferentially arranged on the inner wall of the washing barrel and correspond to the connecting components one by one.
Further, at least one positioning groove is arranged on the inner wall of the washing barrel, and the positioning part is arranged in the positioning groove;
In one embodiment, the positioning portion is height-adjustable within the positioning slot, with at least two height adjustment gears being provided.
After the technical scheme is adopted, compared with the prior art, the invention has the following beneficial effects:
1. according to the invention, the connecting component is arranged on the surface of the gland facing to one side of the opening of the washing barrel, and the positioning part is arranged on the inner wall of the washing barrel corresponding to the connecting component, so that the height of the gland in the washing barrel can be adjusted according to the washing quantity;
2. The connecting component is arranged on one side of the gland, which faces the opening of the washing barrel, so that when a user adjusts the height of the gland, the connecting arm on the gland can be directly controlled to perform the dismounting operation of the gland, the condition that the connecting component is arranged inside the gland or the fixed structure is complex in the past is avoided, and the user experience is improved;
3. the structure of the connecting component can be used for realizing clamping or disassembling by one hand, so that the operation convenience of a user is greatly improved;
4. Through the locating part that can carry out the altitude mixture control that sets up in the washing bucket inner wall constant head tank, enlarged the adjustment scope of gland height for the gland can carry out the regulation of a larger scale according to the how much of washing volume, and the locating part itself also need not run through in the washing bucket inner wall, just needs the setting of several gears alright, if meet the condition that the altitude mixture is unsuitable, the relative altitude of accessible adjustment locating part realizes the large scale adjustment of gland height.
The following describes the embodiments of the present invention in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Detailed Description
For the purpose of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more apparent, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and the following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", 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 elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
In the description of the present invention, unless explicitly stated and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected, mechanically connected, electrically connected, or indirectly connected via an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention will be understood in specific cases by those of ordinary skill in the art.
Fig. 1 and 2 are a first schematic view and a second schematic view of a structure of a washing machine with a gland 2 according to the present invention, as can be seen from fig. 1 and 2, the gland 2 is disposed inside a washing tub 1, a connecting component 3 is disposed on one side of the gland 2 facing the opening of the washing tub 1, a positioning portion 4 is disposed on the inner wall of the washing tub 1, a positioning groove 5 matched with the positioning portion 4 is disposed on the inner wall of the washing tub 1, a user can determine the position height of the gland 2 according to the actual laundry amount, the cooperation of the connecting component 3 and the positioning portion 4 realizes the relative fixation of the gland 2 and the washing tub 1, in one embodiment, the positioning portion 4 can slide in the positioning groove 5, and after the proper position is determined, the positioning groove 5 of the washing tub 1 realizes the first pair of fixation, the setting of the positioning portion 4 makes the adjusting range of the gland 2 larger, meanwhile, the setting of the positioning portion 4 avoids the condition of penetrating through the side wall of the whole washing tub 1, the positioning portion 4 can realize the ordinary requirement by setting several gears, and for the magnitude adjustment of the special laundry can be realized by adjusting the magnitude of the positioning portion 4.
Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of an assembly structure of a gland 2 and a positioning portion 4 of the present invention, it can be seen through fig. 3 that two groups of connection assemblies 3 are symmetrically arranged on a surface of the gland 2 with a center or a center as a symmetry point, the arrangement of the connection assemblies 3 can be adjusted according to actual needs, if the size of the gland 2 is larger, more connection assemblies 3 are needed, and meanwhile, the connection assemblies 3 and the positioning portion 4 cooperate to realize the fixation of the gland 2.
Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection assembly 3 according to the present invention, and it can be seen from fig. 4 that the connection assembly 3 includes a connection member 301, a connection arm 302 and a connection end 304, wherein the connection member 301 is connected with a gland 2, and a specific connection manner may be an integral fixed connection or a detachable connection, and a user applies an external force to the connection arm 302 to implement a facing movement of the connection arm 302, and the connection end 304 moves away from the connection arm, so as to implement detachment of the connection assembly 3 from a positioning portion 4 disposed on an inner wall of the washing tub 1, thereby implementing height adjustment of the gland 2.
Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of an assembly structure of the connecting assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4 according to the present invention, through fig. 5, the cooperation of the connecting assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4 can be seen, a plurality of positioning holes 401 are provided on the side portion of the positioning portion 4 in the vertical direction, the shape of the connecting end 304 is just blocked into the positioning holes 401, the structure is simple and compact, and the structure is very attractive, the top of the washing tub 1 is not easy to find, and the over-exposed arrangement of a plurality of positioning positions in the prior art is avoided.
Fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are three structural diagrams of the X-shaped connection assembly according to the present invention, in which three cases such as fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are listed in the case that the connection assembly 3 is disposed in the X-shaped configuration, and these three cases are mainly considered in daily use habits of users, and most of them adopt a posture of holding by one hand to exert an inward force, and in order to better conform to the habits of users, the three cases shown in fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are all disposed based on the inward force exerted by one hand, wherein, according to the disposition positions of the different force providing units 303 and the structural forms adopted by the force providing units 303, different types of distinction are made, so as to satisfy the requirements of different users, different models, and different spaces, for example, the connection ends 304 are all opened from inside to outside, so as to realize the connection of the connection assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4, and the force providing units 303 can adopt any one of compression spring structures and torsion spring structures according to different settings.
Fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are three structural diagrams of the connection assembly of the present invention in an H-shaped configuration, in which in the case of the connection assembly 3 in an H-shaped configuration, three cases of fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are listed, and mainly consider the use habit of a user in daily life, and most of all, the three cases shown in fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are all configured based on the inward force of one hand clamping, in order to better conform to the habit of the user, wherein according to the configuration of the location of the different force providing unit 303 and the configuration of the force providing unit 303, different types of distinction are performed, so as to meet the requirements of different users, different types of requirements of space, for example, fig. 7a adopts a compression spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, fig. 7b adopts a tension spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, and fig. 7c adopts a torsion spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning portion 4, and the specific location of the torsion spring structure is selected according to the actual location of the connection assembly.
Fig. 8a and 8b are two structural schematic diagrams of V-shaped connection assemblies according to the present invention, in the case that the connection assembly 3 is V-shaped, two cases of fig. 8a and 8b are listed, and according to the force application habit of a user in daily use, that is, the posture of applying an inward force by clamping with one hand, a V-shaped structure which is convenient to operate and occupies a smaller space is adopted, wherein in fig. 8a, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a compression spring structure, and in fig. 8b, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a torsion spring structure at the connection member 301.
The invention realizes the adjustment of the height of the gland 2 in the washing barrel 1 according to the quantity of washing by arranging the connecting component 3 facing the opening side of the washing barrel 1 and the positioning part 4 arranged on the inner wall of the washing barrel 1 on the gland 2, and further, the adjusting range of the height of the gland 2 is enlarged by arranging the positioning part 4 capable of adjusting the height in the positioning groove on the inner wall of the washing barrel 1, so that a user can directly control the connecting arm 302 on the gland 2 to carry out the dismounting operation of the gland 2 when adjusting the height of the gland 2, the situation that the traditional connecting component 3 is arranged in the gland 2 or is complex in fixed structure is avoided, the user experience is improved, the structural arrangement of the connecting component 3 can realize the clamping or dismounting by one hand, the operation convenience of the user is greatly improved, and further, the adjusting range of the height of the gland 2 is enlarged by arranging the positioning part 4 in the positioning groove on the inner wall of the washing barrel 1 according to the quantity of washing, the positioning part 4 does not need to penetrate the inner wall of the washing barrel 1, and only a plurality of gears are required to be arranged, and the height can be adjusted relatively to the height range of the gland 2 is realized by the positioning part 4 when the height is unsuitable.
Example 1
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, the structure of the gland 2 of the washing machine according to the present embodiment includes at least two sets of connection assemblies 3 uniformly distributed on the gland 2 along the circumference, each connection assembly 3 includes two connection arms 302 provided with a connection end 304, a connection member 301 connecting the two connection arms 302 to the gland 2, and a force providing unit 303 providing a clamping force of a relative motion or a tensioning force of a back-to-back motion to the connection ends 304 of the two connection arms 302.
Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection assembly 3 according to the present invention, and it can be seen from fig. 4 that the connection assembly 3 includes a connection member 301, a connection arm 302 and a connection end 304, wherein the connection member 301 is connected with a gland 2, and a specific connection manner may be an integral fixed connection or a detachable connection, and a user applies an external force to the connection arm 302 to implement a facing movement of the connection arm 302, and the connection end 304 moves away from the connection arm, so as to implement detachment of the connection assembly 3 from a positioning portion 4 disposed on an inner wall of the washing tub 1, thereby implementing height adjustment of the gland 2.
Example two
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, this embodiment is further defined as the first embodiment, and the gland 2 structure of the washing machine according to this embodiment is characterized in that the connecting piece 301 is a connecting shaft disposed on the gland 2, and the two connecting arms 302 are rotatably connected on the connecting shaft, so that the connecting ends 304 move relatively or move oppositely.
Example III
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, this embodiment is further defined by the first embodiment or the second embodiment, and the gland 2 structure of the washing machine according to this embodiment is characterized in that the outer portion of the connecting end 304 is made of an elastic material or is wrapped with an elastic sleeve made of an elastic material, when the elastic material is disposed outside the connecting end 304, the connecting end is more tightly matched with the positioning hole 401, and mechanical damage caused by vibration of the washing tub 1 during operation is avoided.
Example IV
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, this embodiment is further defined by any one of the first to third embodiments, and the gland 2 of the washing machine according to this embodiment is a structure in which the connecting component 3 is fixedly connected to the gland 2, and the connecting piece 301 and the gland 2 are formed by integral injection molding.
Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection assembly 3 according to the present invention, and it can be seen from fig. 4 that the connection assembly 3 includes a connection member 301, a connection arm 302 and a connection end 304, wherein the connection member 301 is connected with a gland 2, and a specific connection manner may be an integral fixed connection or a detachable connection, and a user applies an external force to the connection arm 302 to implement a facing movement of the connection arm 302, and the connection end 304 moves away from the connection arm, so as to implement detachment of the connection assembly 3 from a positioning portion 4 disposed on an inner wall of the washing tub 1, thereby implementing height adjustment of the gland 2.
Example five
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, this embodiment is further defined by any one of the first to third embodiments, and the gland 2 of the washing machine according to this embodiment is a structure of the gland 2, in which the connection component 3 is detachably connected to the gland 2, and the connection component 3 is connected to the gland 2 through any one of threaded connection, clamping connection or plugging connection between the connection component 301 and the gland 2.
Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection assembly 3 according to the present invention, and it can be seen from fig. 4 that the connection assembly 3 includes a connection member 301, a connection arm 302 and a connection end 304, wherein the connection member 301 is connected with a gland 2, and a specific connection manner may be an integral fixed connection or a detachable connection, and a user applies an external force to the connection arm 302 to implement a facing movement of the connection arm 302, and the connection end 304 moves away from the connection arm, so as to implement detachment of the connection assembly 3 from a positioning portion 4 disposed on an inner wall of the washing tub 1, thereby implementing height adjustment of the gland 2.
Example six
The present embodiment is further limited by any one of the first to fifth embodiments, in which the force providing unit 303 is disposed between two connecting arms 302 far from the connecting end 304, the connecting piece 301 is disposed between the connecting end 304 and the force providing unit 303, and the two connecting arms 302 are assembled into an X-shaped or H-shaped structure, and further, the force providing unit 303 is a compression spring structure.
Fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are three structural diagrams of the X-shaped connection assembly according to the present invention, in which three cases such as fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are listed in the case that the connection assembly 3 is disposed in the X-shaped configuration, and these three cases are mainly considered in daily use habits of users, and most of them adopt a posture of holding by one hand to exert an inward force, and in order to better conform to the habits of users, the three cases shown in fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are all disposed based on the inward force exerted by one hand, wherein, according to the disposition positions of the different force providing units 303 and the structural forms adopted by the force providing units 303, different types of distinction are made, so as to satisfy the requirements of different users, different models, and different spaces, for example, the connection ends 304 are all opened from inside to outside, so as to realize the connection of the connection assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4, and the force providing units 303 can adopt any one of compression spring structures and torsion spring structures according to different settings.
Fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are three structural diagrams of the connection assembly of the present invention in an H-shaped configuration, in which in the case of the connection assembly 3 in an H-shaped configuration, three cases of fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are listed, and mainly consider the use habit of a user in daily life, and most of all, the three cases shown in fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are all configured based on the inward force of one hand clamping, in order to better conform to the habit of the user, wherein according to the configuration of the location of the different force providing unit 303 and the configuration of the force providing unit 303, different types of distinction are performed, so as to meet the requirements of different users, different types of requirements of space, for example, fig. 7a adopts a compression spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, fig. 7b adopts a tension spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, and fig. 7c adopts a torsion spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning portion 4, and the specific location of the torsion spring structure is selected according to the actual location of the connection assembly.
Fig. 8a and 8b are two structural schematic diagrams of V-shaped connection assemblies according to the present invention, in the case that the connection assembly 3 is V-shaped, two cases of fig. 8a and 8b are listed, and according to the force application habit of a user in daily use, that is, the posture of applying an inward force by clamping with one hand, a V-shaped structure which is convenient to operate and occupies a smaller space is adopted, wherein in fig. 8a, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a compression spring structure, and in fig. 8b, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a torsion spring structure at the connection member 301.
Example seven
The present embodiment is further limited by any one of the first to fifth embodiments, in which the two connecting arms 302 are assembled into any one of an X-shaped, H-shaped or V-shaped structure by the connecting member 301, the force providing unit 303 is disposed on the connecting arm 302 between the connecting member 301 and the connecting end 304, further, when the two connecting arms 302 are in an H-shaped structure, the force providing unit 303 is in a compression spring structure or a tension spring structure, and when the two connecting arms 302 are in an X-shaped or V-shaped structure, the force providing unit 303 is in a compression spring structure.
Fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are three structural diagrams of the X-shaped connection assembly according to the present invention, in which three cases such as fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are listed in the case that the connection assembly 3 is disposed in the X-shaped configuration, and these three cases are mainly considered in daily use habits of users, and most of them adopt a posture of holding by one hand to exert an inward force, and in order to better conform to the habits of users, the three cases shown in fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are all disposed based on the inward force exerted by one hand, wherein, according to the disposition positions of the different force providing units 303 and the structural forms adopted by the force providing units 303, different types of distinction are made, so as to satisfy the requirements of different users, different models, and different spaces, for example, the connection ends 304 are all opened from inside to outside, so as to realize the connection of the connection assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4, and the force providing units 303 can adopt any one of compression spring structures and torsion spring structures according to different settings.
Fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are three structural diagrams of the connection assembly of the present invention in an H-shaped configuration, in which in the case of the connection assembly 3 in an H-shaped configuration, three cases of fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are listed, and mainly consider the use habit of a user in daily life, and most of all, the three cases shown in fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are all configured based on the inward force of one hand clamping, in order to better conform to the habit of the user, wherein according to the configuration of the location of the different force providing unit 303 and the configuration of the force providing unit 303, different types of distinction are performed, so as to meet the requirements of different users, different types of requirements of space, for example, fig. 7a adopts a compression spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, fig. 7b adopts a tension spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, and fig. 7c adopts a torsion spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning portion 4, and the specific location of the torsion spring structure is selected according to the actual location of the connection assembly.
Fig. 8a and 8b are two structural schematic diagrams of V-shaped connection assemblies according to the present invention, in the case that the connection assembly 3 is V-shaped, two cases of fig. 8a and 8b are listed, and according to the force application habit of a user in daily use, that is, the posture of applying an inward force by clamping with one hand, a V-shaped structure which is convenient to operate and occupies a smaller space is adopted, wherein in fig. 8a, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a compression spring structure, and in fig. 8b, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a torsion spring structure at the connection member 301.
Example eight
The present embodiment is further limited by any one of the first to fifth embodiments, and the gland 2 structure of the washing machine according to the present embodiment includes two connecting arms 302 assembled by a connecting member 301 to form any one of an X-shaped, H-shaped or V-shaped structure, the two connecting arms 302 rotate relative to the connecting member 301 having a rotating shaft structure, and the acting force providing unit 303 is a torsion spring structure and is mounted on the connecting member 301.
Fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are three structural diagrams of the X-shaped connection assembly according to the present invention, in the case that the X-shaped connection assembly 3 is provided, three cases such as 6a, 6b, and 6c are listed, and the three cases are mainly considered in daily use habits of users, and most of them adopt a posture of holding a single hand to exert an inward force, in order to better conform to the habits of users, the three cases shown in fig. 6a, 6b, and 6c are all provided based on the inward force exerted by the single hand, wherein different types of distinction is made according to the arrangement positions of the different force providing units 303 and the structural forms adopted by the force providing units 303, so as to meet the requirements of different users, different types of models, and different spaces, for example, the connection ends 304 are all stretched out from inside to outside, so as to realize the connection of the connection assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4, and the force providing units 303 can adopt any one of compression spring structures and torsion spring structures according to different settings.
Fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are three structural diagrams of the connection assembly of the present invention in an H-shaped configuration, in which in the case of the connection assembly 3 in an H-shaped configuration, three cases of fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are listed, and mainly consider the use habit of a user in daily life, and most of all, the three cases shown in fig. 7a, 7b and 7c are all configured based on the inward force of one hand clamping, in order to better conform to the habit of the user, wherein according to the configuration of the location of the different force providing unit 303 and the configuration of the force providing unit 303, different types of distinction are performed, so as to meet the requirements of different users, different types of requirements of space, for example, fig. 7a adopts a compression spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, fig. 7b adopts a tension spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4, and fig. 7c adopts a torsion spring structure to realize the matching of the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 with the positioning portion 4, and the specific location of the torsion spring structure is selected according to the actual location of the connection assembly.
Fig. 8a and 8b are two structural schematic diagrams of V-shaped connection assemblies according to the present invention, in the case that the connection assembly 3 is V-shaped, two cases of fig. 8a and 8b are listed, and according to the force application habit of a user in daily use, that is, the posture of applying an inward force by clamping with one hand, a V-shaped structure which is convenient to operate and occupies a smaller space is adopted, wherein in fig. 8a, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a compression spring structure, and in fig. 8b, the connection end 304 of the connection assembly 3 is matched with the positioning hole 401 of the positioning portion 4 by arranging a torsion spring structure at the connection member 301.
Example nine
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, this embodiment is further defined as any one of the first to eighth embodiments, and the washing machine includes a gland 2 structure of any one of the above-mentioned washing machines, and a washing tub 1;
the gland 2 is installed in the washing tub 1 and the height position is adjustable.
Examples ten
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, this embodiment is further defined by the foregoing ninth embodiment, where the washing tub 1 includes at least two positioning portions 4 uniformly disposed on an inner wall of the washing tub 1 along a circumference, the positioning portions 4 are vertically provided with at least two sets of positioning holes 401 corresponding to the connection assembly 3, the connection assembly 3 cooperates with the positioning holes 401 of the positioning portions 4 to implement adjustment of different heights of the press cover 2 in the washing tub 1, and further, the connection assembly 3 is disposed on a surface of the press cover 2 facing the opening of the washing tub 1.
Fig. 1 and 2 are a first schematic view and a second schematic view of a structure of a washing machine with a gland 2 according to the present invention, as can be seen from fig. 1 and 2, the gland 2 is disposed inside a washing tub 1, a connecting component 3 is disposed on one side of the gland 2 facing the opening of the washing tub 1, a positioning portion 4 is disposed on the inner wall of the washing tub 1, a positioning groove 5 matched with the positioning portion 4 is disposed on the inner wall of the washing tub 1, a user can determine the position height of the gland 2 according to the actual laundry amount, the cooperation of the connecting component 3 and the positioning portion 4 realizes the relative fixation of the gland 2 and the washing tub 1, in one embodiment, the positioning portion 4 can slide in the positioning groove 5, and after the proper position is determined, the positioning groove 5 of the washing tub 1 realizes the first pair of fixation, the setting of the positioning portion 4 makes the adjusting range of the gland 2 larger, meanwhile, the setting of the positioning portion 4 avoids the condition of penetrating through the side wall of the whole washing tub 1, the positioning portion 4 can realize the ordinary requirement by setting several gears, and for the magnitude adjustment of the special laundry can be realized by adjusting the magnitude of the positioning portion 4.
Example eleven
As shown in fig. 1 to 5, this embodiment is further defined by the foregoing ninth embodiment or tenth embodiment, in which at least two positioning grooves 5 are disposed on the inner wall of the washing tub 1, the positioning portion 4 is disposed in the positioning groove 5, and the positioning portion 4 can adjust the relative height position along the area formed by the positioning groove 5 in the vertical direction. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of an assembly structure of the connecting assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4 of the present invention, through which the cooperation of the connecting assembly 3 and the positioning portion 4 can be seen, a plurality of positioning holes 401 are provided on the side portion of the positioning portion 4 in the vertical direction, the shape of the connecting end 304 is just blocked into the positioning holes 401, the structure is simple and compact, and the structure is very attractive, the top of the washing tub 1 is not easy to find, and the over-exposed arrangement of a plurality of positioning positions in the prior art is avoided. Furthermore, through the locating part 4 which is arranged in the locating groove on the inner wall of the washing barrel 1 and can be used for adjusting the height of the gland 2, the adjusting range of the height of the gland 2 is enlarged, the gland 2 can be adjusted in a larger range according to the quantity of the washing amount, the locating part 4 does not need to penetrate through the inner wall of the washing barrel 1, only a plurality of gears are needed for setting, and if the height is unsuitable, the large-range adjustment of the height of the gland 2 can be realized by adjusting the relative height of the locating part 4. The positioning part 4 and the positioning groove 5 are provided with a slide way and a positioning clamping structure, so that the position adjustment between the positioning part 4 and the positioning groove 5 can be realized, in addition, the positioning part can be connected with the positioning groove 5 through threads and the like, the slide way is arranged more commonly in the field, and redundant description is omitted here.
Example twelve
The gland 2 of the invention can be provided with a group of connecting components 3, the inner wall of the washing barrel 1 is provided with a positioning part 4 corresponding to the connecting components 3, the inner wall of the washing barrel 1 is provided with a clamping part (not shown in the figure) which limits the gland 2 to move in the height direction at the position symmetrical to the center of the positioning part 4, the clamping part is arranged corresponding to the height adjustment gear number of the positioning part 4, when the gland 2 is installed, the gland 2 is firstly installed on the clamping part, then the connecting components 3 are installed on the positioning part 4, otherwise, when the gland 2 is disassembled, the connecting components 3 and the positioning part 4 are firstly disassembled, and then the gland 2 is taken out from the clamping part.
In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure an understanding of this description.
Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following the detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into this detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this invention.
Any combination of all features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and all of the processes or units of any method or apparatus so disclosed, may be used in combination, except insofar as at least some of such features and/or processes or units are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise.
Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that while some embodiments described herein include some features but not others included in other embodiments, combinations of features of different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of the invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in a claim. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. In the unit claims enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, third, etc. do not denote any order. These words may be interpreted as names.
The foregoing description is only illustrative of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not to be construed as limiting the invention, but is to be construed as limiting the invention to any and all simple modifications, equivalent variations and adaptations of the embodiments described above, which are within the scope of the invention, may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.