CN112609403A

CN112609403A - Washing machine cover, washing machine and control method for ironing by using washing machine cover

Info

Publication number: CN112609403A
Application number: CN202011550851.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 向凌辉; 程宁; 吴磊; 唐阳洋; 胡蓉; 张道鹏
Original assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Current assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Priority date: 2020-12-24
Filing date: 2020-12-24
Publication date: 2021-04-06

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides a washing machine cover, a washing machine and a control method for ironing by utilizing the washing machine cover, wherein the washing machine cover comprises: at least two cover bodies, wherein the adjacent cover bodies can be opened and closed to place clothes to be ironed; ironing device, including steam subassembly and heating element, steam subassembly and heating element assemble on the opposite face of adjacent lid. When in use, the utility model saves space and is more friendly to the current small family.

Description

Washing machine cover, washing machine and control method for ironing by using washing machine cover

Technical Field

The application relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a washing machine cover, a washing machine and a control method for ironing by utilizing the washing machine cover.

Background

Various washing machines exist in the current market, but due to the washing mode, no matter the washing machine is a pulsator washing machine or a drum washing machine, or even a washing and drying machine, clothes have wrinkles after washing is finished, a user can smooth the clothes after ironing, but the clothes are ironed at present by using an ironing machine or a clothes processing cabinet, and the ironing equipment needs to be taken out when the user irones the clothes at each time, and the clothes need to be collected and stored separately after ironing, so that the clothes ironing machine is troublesome and occupies valuable space in the user home.

Disclosure of Invention

The present application is directed to overcome the problem of space occupation of the ironing device in the prior art, and provides a washing machine cover, a washing machine and a control method for ironing by using the washing machine cover.

According to an aspect of the present application, there is provided a washing machine cover including: the two adjacent cover bodies can be opened and closed to place clothes to be ironed; ironing device, including steam subassembly and heating element, steam subassembly and heating element are assembled on the relative face adjacent the lid.

Optionally, the steam assembly includes a steam generating structure and a plurality of steam holes, and the plurality of steam holes are connected to the water inlet pipe of the washing machine through the steam generating structure to generate steam and discharge the steam through the plurality of steam holes.

Optionally, a plurality of the steam holes are uniformly formed on the opposite surfaces of the adjacent cover bodies.

Optionally, the device further comprises a detection device and a control device; the detection device is arranged on the adjacent cover bodies, acquires position signals of the adjacent cover bodies and outputs opening and closing state signals between the adjacent cover bodies; the control device is used for controlling the opening and closing of the steam assembly.

Optionally, the detection device includes at least one pair of distance sensors, and each pair of distance sensors is respectively located on the opposite surfaces of the adjacent covers.

Optionally, the control device includes a control button and a control valve, the control button is electrically connected to the control valve, and the control valve is used for controlling the steam component to spray steam.

Optionally, the heating assembly includes a plurality of heating pipes, and the plurality of heating pipes are embedded in the cover body.

Optionally, the adjacent cover bodies are rotatably connected and/or locked in a clamping manner.

Optionally, it is adjacent the lid passes through the hinge rotation connection, the hinge includes first stiff end, second stiff end and rotates the piece, first stiff end with the second stiff end is installed respectively adjacently the corresponding position of lid, and pass through rotate the piece and rotate the connection.

Optionally, the adjacent cover bodies are locked by at least one pair of buckles, and each pair of buckles are respectively located at opposite positions of the adjacent cover bodies and buckled with each other.

According to another aspect of the present application, a washing machine comprises the above washing machine cover, and further comprises a box body and a base supporting the box body, wherein the washing machine cover is assembled on the box body in a manner of opening and closing.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises a cover base, the washing machine cover is assembled on the cover base in an openable and closable mode, and the cover base is buckled on the box body.

According to another aspect of the present application, a control method for ironing by a cover of a washing machine includes the steps of:

acquiring the distance between adjacent cover bodies through a distance sensor, and judging whether the distance meets a preset threshold value;

if yes, starting the heating assembly for heating, and judging whether the control button is started;

if the steam generator is started, the control valve is opened, and the steam component sprays steam;

if the steam component stops working, the control valve is closed, and the steam component stops working;

if not, the heating assembly is closed to stop heating, the control valve is closed, and the steam assembly stops working.

According to the technical scheme, the washing machine cover, the washing machine and the control method for ironing by utilizing the washing machine cover have the advantages and positive effects that:

the application provides a pair of washing machine cover, the space of make full use of washing machine cover, set up washing machine cover into a plurality of lids that can open and shut, and can set up steam components and heating element between the lid mutually, the user can iron the clothing through steam components and heating element, when need not iron clothes, washing machine cover is in fold condition, do not occupy extra space, when needs iron clothes, washing machine cover is in the open mode, inside steam components and heating element begin work, with ironing the clothing.

The application provides a washing machine, has above-mentioned washing machine lid's all advantages, no longer gives unnecessary details here.

According to the control method for ironing the cover of the washing machine, the steam component is controlled to be started or stopped through the distance sensor and the control button, and the steam component is effectively prevented from being sprayed out when the cover of the washing machine is not completely closed, so that the safety performance is improved.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly described below, and it is obvious for those skilled in the art that other drawings can be obtained according to the drawings without inventive exercise.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view illustrating a structure of a steam assembly in an opening and closing state of a cover of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a heater assembly according to an exemplary embodiment shown in an open and closed position of a cover of a washing machine;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural view illustrating a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment.

Wherein the reference numerals are as follows:

1. a cover body; 11. a steam component; 111. a steam vent; 12. a heating assembly; 121. heating a tube; 13. a distance sensor; 14. a hinge; 15. buckling; 2. a box body; 3. a cover seat; 4. a base.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, fig. 1 is a schematic structural view illustrating a steam assembly in a cover opening and closing state of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a heater assembly according to an exemplary embodiment shown in an open and closed position of a cover of a washing machine; fig. 3 is a schematic structural view illustrating a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the present application provides a washing machine cover. Referring to fig. 1-3, a washing machine cover capable of embodying the principles of the present application is representatively illustrated in fig. 1-3, and according to an aspect of the present application, there is provided a washing machine cover including: at least two cover bodies 1, wherein the adjacent cover bodies 1 can be opened and closed to place clothes to be ironed; ironing apparatus comprising a steam assembly 11 and a heating assembly 12, said steam assembly 11 and said heating assembly 12 being mounted adjacent to opposite faces of said cover 1.

The application provides a pair of washing machine cover, the space of make full use of washing machine cover, set up washing machine cover into a plurality of lid 1 that can open and shut, and can set up steam component 11 and heating element 12 between the lid 1 mutually, the user can iron the clothing through steam component 11 and heating element 12, when need not iron the clothes, washing machine cover is in fold condition, do not occupy extra space, when needs iron the clothes, washing machine cover is in the open mode, inside steam component 11 and heating element 12 begin to work, with ironing the clothing. In a traditional ironing mode, a user needs to take out the ironing device when ironing clothes every time, and the ironing device needs to be collected and separately stored after ironing. Compared with the traditional ironing mode, the invention can save space for users, is more convenient for ironing clothes, and has less occupied area and high practicability for the current small family.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 1, the steam assembly 11 includes a steam generating structure and a plurality of steam holes 111, and the plurality of steam holes 111 are connected to a water inlet pipe of the washing machine through the steam generating structure to generate steam and discharge the steam through the plurality of steam holes 111. Specifically, the plurality of steam holes 111 are uniformly formed in the opposite surfaces of the adjacent lid bodies 1.

In order to control the steam spraying of the steam assembly 11, the steam spraying device also comprises a detection device and a control device; the detection device is arranged on the adjacent cover bodies 1, acquires position signals of the adjacent cover bodies 1 and outputs opening and closing state signals between the adjacent cover bodies 1; the control device is used for controlling the opening and closing of the steam assembly 11. Wherein, the detection device comprises at least one pair of distance sensors 13, and each pair of the distance sensors 13 is respectively positioned on the opposite surfaces of the adjacent cover bodies 1. In addition, the control device comprises a control button and a control valve, wherein the control button is electrically connected with the control valve, and the control valve is used for controlling the steam component 11 to spray steam.

During the use, the user closes two adjacent lid 1, has corresponding distance sensor 13 on two adjacent lid 1, can judge two adjacent lid 1's the state that opens and shuts, after confirming two adjacent lid 1 have closed and the user presses control button, steam hole 111 blowout steam begins to iron the clothing, can not spout steam when two adjacent lid 1 are opened, avoids steam scald user.

In this embodiment, as shown in fig. 2, the heating element 12 includes a plurality of heating pipes 121, and the plurality of heating pipes 121 are embedded in the cover body 1. The heating assembly 12 is powered by the washing machine, and the cover 1 has enough space for wiring without an independent power supply.

In this embodiment, the connection modes between adjacent covers 1 mainly include the following three types; the adjacent cover bodies 1 are rotationally connected; the adjacent cover bodies 1 are clamped and locked; preferably, adjacent lid 1 rotates to be connected and the block locking, rotates through lid 1 in order to open and shut adjacent lid 1, can prevent through the block locking that adjacent lid 1 breaks away from when ironing, improves ironing efficiency and can prevent that accident from taking place.

Wherein, it is adjacent the first edge of lid 1 passes through hinge 14 and rotates the connection, hinge 14 includes first stiff end, second stiff end and rotates the piece, first stiff end with the second stiff end is installed respectively adjacently the corresponding position of lid 1, and pass through it rotates the connection to rotate the piece. Specifically, at least two hinges 14 are disposed at the first edge of the adjacent covers 1 to ensure that the adjacent covers 1 can be opened and closed stably.

In addition, the second edge of the adjacent cover body 1, which is opposite to the first edge, is locked by at least one pair of buckles 15, and each pair of buckles 15 are respectively positioned at opposite positions of the adjacent cover body 1 and are mutually buckled.

According to another aspect of the present application, as shown in fig. 3, a washing machine, including the above-mentioned washing machine cover, further includes a box body 2, a support the base 4 of the box body 2 and a cover base 3 supporting the washing machine cover, the assembly that the washing machine cover can be opened and closed is on the box body 2, the assembly that the washing machine cover can be opened and closed is on the cover base 3, the cover base 3 is buckled on the box body 2.

acquiring the distance between adjacent cover bodies 1 through a distance sensor 13, and judging whether the distance meets a preset threshold value;

if yes, the heating component 12 is started to heat, and whether the control button is started or not is judged;

if the steam generator is started, the control valve is opened, and the steam component 11 sprays steam;

if the steam component stops working, the control valve is closed, and the steam component 11 stops working;

if not, the heating component 12 is closed to stop heating, and the control valve is closed, and the steam component 11 stops working.

It is noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second," and the like, may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Also, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an … …" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

The foregoing are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which enable those skilled in the art to understand or practice the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A washing machine cover, comprising:

the ironing machine comprises at least two cover bodies (1), wherein the adjacent cover bodies (1) can be opened and closed to place clothes to be ironed;

ironing apparatus comprising a steam assembly (11) and a heating assembly (12), the steam assembly (11) and the heating assembly (12) being mounted adjacent to opposite faces of the cover (1).

2. A washing machine cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the steam assembly (11) comprises a steam generating structure and a plurality of steam holes (111), the plurality of steam holes (111) being connected to the water inlet pipe of the washing machine through the steam generating structure to generate steam and to be discharged through the plurality of steam holes (111).

3. A washing machine lid according to claim 2, characterized in that a plurality of the steam vents (111) are uniformly opened on the opposite face of the adjacent lid body (1).

4. A washing machine lid according to claim 1, further comprising detection means and control means;

the detection device is arranged on the adjacent cover bodies (1), acquires position signals of the adjacent cover bodies (1), and outputs opening and closing state signals between the adjacent cover bodies (1);

the control device is used for controlling the opening and closing of the steam assembly (11).

5. A washing machine lid according to claim 4, characterized in that said detecting means comprise at least one pair of distance sensors (13), each pair of said distance sensors (13) being located respectively on opposite faces of adjacent said cover body (1).

6. A washing machine lid according to claim 4, characterized in that the control means comprise a control button and a control valve, the control button being electrically connected to the control valve for controlling the steam assembly (11) to emit steam.

7. A washing machine lid according to claim 1, characterized in that the heating assembly (12) comprises a plurality of heating pipes (121), a plurality of heating pipes (121) being embedded in the lid body (1).

8. A washing machine lid according to claim 1, characterized in that adjacent covers (1) are rotatably connected and/or snap-locked.

9. A washing machine cover according to claim 8, characterized in that adjacent cover bodies (1) are rotatably connected by a hinge (14), the hinge (14) comprises a first fixing end, a second fixing end and a rotating member, the first fixing end and the second fixing end are respectively mounted at corresponding positions adjacent to the cover bodies (1) and are rotatably connected by the rotating member.

10. A washing machine lid according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that adjacent lid bodies (1) are snap-locked by means of at least one pair of snap-fit catches (15), each pair of snap-fit catches (15) being located at opposite positions of adjacent lid bodies (1) and snap-fitted to each other.

11. A washing machine comprising a washing machine cover according to any one of claims 1-10, further comprising a cabinet (2) and a base (4) supporting the cabinet (2), the washing machine cover being openably and closably fitted to the cabinet (2).

12. A washing machine as claimed in claim 11, further comprising a cover base (3), said washing machine cover being openably and closably fitted on said cover base (3), said cover base (3) being snap-fitted on said cabinet (2).

13. A control method for ironing by using a washing machine cover is characterized by comprising the following steps:

acquiring the distance between adjacent cover bodies (1) through a distance sensor (13), and judging whether the distance meets a preset threshold value;

if yes, the heating component (12) is started to heat, and whether the control button is started or not is judged;

if the steam generator is started, the control valve is opened, and the steam component (11) sprays steam;

if the steam component stops working, the control valve is closed, and the steam component (11) stops working;

if not, the heating component (12) is closed to stop heating, the control valve is closed, and the steam component (11) stops working.