CN115748200A - Flexible connection structure, dispenser, filter, and washing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a flexible connection structure, a dispenser, a filter, and a washing apparatus. This flexible connection structure includes: a first connecting portion including a first hole and a first insertion column movably inserted into the first hole in a first direction, the first insertion column being provided on the first member and the first hole being provided on the second member; a second connecting portion arranged at an interval in the first direction from the first connecting portion and including a second hole and a second insertion post movably inserted into the second hole in the first direction, the second insertion post being provided on one of the first member and the second member, the second hole being provided on the other of the first member and the second member; a link that can form a secure connection with either the first post or the second post such that the first component is interconnected with the second component and is translatable relative to the second component a predetermined distance in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The flexible connection structure can eliminate errors generated in assembly between rigidly connected parts.

Description

Flexible connection structure, dispenser, filter, and washing apparatus

Technical Field

The invention relates to the field of washing equipment, and particularly provides a flexible connecting structure, a distributor, a filter and washing equipment.

Background

The parts are produced with certain product tolerances and the joint assembly between the parts has certain assembly tolerances. When rigid connections are used between the parts, these product tolerances and assembly tolerances will affect each other. Particularly, as the assembly dimension chain gradually grows, the product tolerance of each part and the assembly tolerance between the parts are gradually overlapped and enlarged, so that the parts at the end of the assembly dimension chain are greatly deviated from the preset installation positions. Taking the filter in the washing device as an example, the filter comprises a filter handle and a filter body, wherein the filter handle is fittingly arranged on the appearance panel of the washing device, and the filter body is arranged inside the washing device. The filter body is rigidly connected to the filter handle and other components, for example by being fixed by means of claws or by being fastened by means of screws. As the assembly size chain grows, small tolerances among parts are gradually overlapped and enlarged, and finally, a handle at the end of the assembly size chain is greatly deviated from a preset installation position, so that a large flash seam and/or a section difference are generated between the handle and an appearance panel, and the fine degree or the aesthetic degree of the appearance of the washing equipment is reduced. The current industry addresses this problem in several ways: 1. adjusting the product process, reducing deformation and increasing product tolerance; 2. changing the mould of the product; 3. the detection standard is relaxed, and the refinement requirement is reduced. These solutions are costly, time-efficient, and can degrade the user experience.

For this reason, a movably connected handle structure has been developed in the prior art. For example, chinese patent application CN109972355A discloses a handle assembly, a dispenser, a detergent box assembly and a clothes treatment device. The handle assembly is movably connected with the distributor through the torsion spring, so that the appearance refinement degree of the washing equipment is improved. However, the technical solution is complex in structure, so there is an improvement in the technical solution.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new solution to the above technical problems.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to solve the technical problem of flash seams and/or segment differences caused by rigid connection between parts, the invention provides a flexible connection structure. The flexible connecting structure comprises a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a connecting part, wherein the first connecting part comprises a first hole and a first inserting column movably inserted into the first hole along a first direction, the first inserting column is arranged on a first component, and the first hole is arranged on a second component; a second connecting portion arranged at a distance from the first connecting portion in the first direction and including a second hole and a second insertion post movably inserted into the second hole in the first direction, the second insertion post being provided on one of the first member and the second member, the second hole being provided on the other of the first member and the second member; and a link that can form a secure connection with either the first post or the second post such that the first component is interconnected with the second component and is translatable relative to the second component a predetermined distance in the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

If the first component and the second component are rigidly connected, the position of the second component is shifted due to manufacturing tolerance or error, and particularly when the second component is rigidly connected with other components, the tolerance of the other components and the second component is gradually overlapped and amplified as the assembly dimension chain grows, so that the position of the second component is greatly shifted, and further the position of the first component is greatly shifted. When the outer surface of the first component is mated with the outer surface of the assembled position, the offset in position of the first component will result in flash and/or a step between the outer surface of the first component and the outer surface of the assembled position. By "flash seam" is meant that the width of the gap between the two mating outer surfaces is too great, and by "step" is meant that a height difference is created between the two outer surfaces, and thus are not flush with each other. Such flash seams and/or step differences may be eliminated by the flexible connection structure of the present invention, which forms a flexible connection between the first component and the second component.

Specifically, a first insert post is movably insertable into the first bore and is translatable in the first bore a predetermined distance in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second insert post is movably insertable into the second bore and is translatable in the second bore a predetermined distance in the first direction and the second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a secure connection of the link to the first insert post or the second insert post maintains the connection of the first component to the second component. When the position of the second component is deviated, in order to counteract the position deviation, the first component can translate a preset distance relative to the second component along at least one direction of the first direction and the second direction to be close to or return to the preset installation position, so that the problem of flash seams and/or segment differences between the first component and the associated component is solved, and accurate matching between the first component and the associated component is realized.

In a preferred embodiment of the above flexible connection structure, when the coupling member forms a tight connection with the first insert pillar or the second insert pillar, the first component is further capable of rotating relative to the second component by a predetermined angle around the first direction. Adding a predetermined angular rotation of the first component relative to the second component in addition to translation may further help eliminate flash and/or step problems.

In a preferred technical solution of the flexible connection structure, the flexible connection structure further includes a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are arranged at intervals along a second direction and symmetrically arranged on two sides of the first connection portion and the second connection portion in the second direction so as to limit rotation of the first component relative to the second component. By the first stopper portion and the second stopper portion being symmetrically arranged in the second direction, the rotation of the first member relative to the second member can be restricted within a range of a predetermined angle.

In a preferred technical solution of the above flexible connection structure, the first limiting portion includes a first limiting rib and a first limiting plate, the first limiting rib is disposed on one of the first component and the second component, the first limiting plate is disposed on the other of the first component and the second component and is configured to form a limiting abutment with the first limiting rib in a third direction, wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively; the second limiting portion comprises a second limiting rib and a second limiting plate, the second limiting rib is arranged on one of the first component and the second component, and the second limiting plate is arranged on the other of the first component and the second component and is configured to be capable of forming limiting support with the second limiting rib in the third direction. First spacing portion and the spacing portion of second all adopt to lean on spacing limiting plate and spacing muscle configuration each other, and not only the structure is simple relatively, can form reliable spacing moreover.

In the preferable technical scheme of the flexible connection structure, a buffer glue layer is arranged on the matching surface of the first limiting rib and the first limiting plate and/or the matching surface of the second limiting rib and the second limiting plate. Through the configuration, when the corresponding limiting rib is abutted to the limiting plate, the buffering glue layer can buffer the collision between the limiting rib and the limiting plate, so that the rotation of the first component relative to the second component is softer, and the looseness feeling between the first component and the second component is weakened.

In a preferred technical solution of the above flexible connection structure, the first hole and the second hole are oval, and the diameters of the first insertion column and the second insertion column are respectively smaller than the short axes of the corresponding first hole and the second hole. This configuration not only allows the first and second plug posts to be translatable a predetermined distance relative to the first and second bores, respectively, in a first direction (i.e., along the centerlines of the first and second bores), but also allows the first and second plug posts to be translatable a predetermined distance in a second direction (parallel to the long axis of the first and second bores). It is noted that the range of translation distance of the first and second plug posts in the first direction may be different from the range of translation distance in the second direction.

In a preferred embodiment of the flexible connection structure, one of a screw and a threaded hole is provided on the coupling member, and the other of the screw and the threaded hole is provided on the first insert pillar or the second insert pillar, so that the coupling member can be locked with the first insert pillar or the second insert pillar by threaded engagement. Through the configuration, the connection firmness of the connecting piece and the first inserting column or the second inserting column can be enhanced.

In a preferred technical solution of the above flexible connection structure, cushion rings are provided on both sides of the first hole and the second hole. With the above configuration, when the first component and the second component are relatively moved in the first direction, the cushion ring can cushion the impact force therebetween, so that the relative movement between the first component and the second component is made softer, thereby reducing the feeling of looseness between the first component and the second component.

In a preferred technical solution of the above flexible connection structure, the second insertion column is provided on the first member, and the second hole is provided on the second member. Through the configuration, the first inserting column and the second inserting column are arranged on the first part, and the first hole and the second hole are arranged on the second part, so that the first part and the second part are simplified in processes of forming, drilling and the like.

The present invention also provides a dispenser comprising: a dispenser body; a dispenser handle, wherein the dispenser handle and the dispenser body are secured together by any of the flexible connections described above. With the above configuration, flexible connection between the dispenser handle and the dispenser body can be achieved, thereby reducing errors occurring after the assembly of the two.

The present invention also provides a filter comprising: a filter body; a filter handle, wherein the filter handle and the filter body are secured together by any of the flexible connection structures described above. With the above configuration, flexible connection between the filter handle and the filter body can be achieved, thereby reducing errors occurring after the assembly of the two.

The present invention also provides a washing apparatus, comprising: an appearance panel; at least one of the dispenser and the filter. With the above configuration, taking the dispenser as an example, when the dispenser is assembled to the washing apparatus, the dispenser body and the internal connection member form a rigid connection, so that the tightness between the members is ensured, and the dispenser handle is matched with the appearance panel. The distributor handle can translate in at least two directions relative to the distributor body through the flexible connecting structure, so that the flash seams and/or the section difference between the distributor handle and the appearance panel can be eliminated, and the appearance refinement degree of the washing equipment is effectively improved.

Drawings

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a washing apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a washing apparatus of the present invention with an appearance panel assembled with a filter and a dispenser;

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the filter of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a filter of the present invention with the filter body assembled with a filter handle;

FIG. 5 is a side view of a filter body assembled with a filter handle in an embodiment of a filter of the present invention;

FIG. 6 isbase:Sub>A cross-sectional view taken along section line A-A of FIG. 5 of the filter body and filter handle assembly of an embodiment of the filter of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a filter handle;

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of an embodiment of a filter handle;

FIG. 9 is a schematic bottom perspective view of an embodiment of a filter handle;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a filter body;

FIG. 11 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of a filter body;

FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an assembled dispenser body and dispenser handle in an embodiment of the dispenser of the present invention;

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a dispenser handle;

figure 15 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a dispenser body.

List of reference numerals:

1. washing equipment; 11. an appearance panel; 111. a decorative face of the appearance panel; 12. a filter mounting port; 13. a dispenser mounting port; 14. an operation panel mounting port; 2. a filter; 21. a filter handle; 210. a second decorative panel of the filter handle; 211. a first decorative panel of the filter handle; 2111. a decorative surface of a first decorative plate of the filter handle; 212. drawing the groove; 2120. drawing the through hole; 2121. a groove bottom plate of the drawing groove; 2122. drawing the first groove side plate of the groove; 2123. a second groove side plate of the drawing groove; 2124. a third groove side plate of the drawing groove; 213. a first connection plate of the filter handle; 214. a second web of the filter handle; 215. a first support plate of the filter handle; 2151. a first support section; 21510. a first limit edge; 2152. a second support section; 21520. a second limit edge; 2153. a third support section; 21530. a first connecting edge; 216. a second support plate of the filter handle; 2161. a fourth support section; 21610. a third limit edge; 2162. a fifth support section; 21620. a fourth limit edge; 2163. a sixth support section; 21630. a second connecting edge; 2170. a structural panel; 2171. a first jaw of the filter handle; 2172. a second jaw of the filter handle; 2173. a first reinforcing plate; 2174. a second reinforcing plate; 2181. a first limiting rib of the filter handle; 2182. a second limiting rib of the filter handle; 2183. a third limiting rib of the filter handle; 2184. a fourth limiting rib of the filter handle; 2185. a fifth limiting rib of the filter handle; 2191. a first assembly rib; 2192. a second assembly rib; 2193. thirdly, assembling the ribs; 2194. a fourth assembly rib; 22. a filter body; 221. a third connection plate of the filter body; 222. a fourth connecting plate of the filter body; 223. a third support plate of the filter body; 2231. a first containment sidewall; 224. a fourth support plate; 2241. a second receiving sidewall; 225. a connecting table; 2261. a first limit plate of the filter body; 2262. a second limit plate of the filter body; 2263. a third limiting plate of the filter body; 2264. a fourth limiting plate of the filter body; 2265. a fifth limiting plate of the filter body; 23. a filter cartridge body; 231. an upper cover of the filter; 232. a filter lower cover; 2321. a first fixing leg; 2322. a second fixing leg; 2323. a third fixing leg; 2324. a fourth fixing leg; 3. a dispenser; 31. a dispenser handle; 310. a second decorative panel of the dispenser handle; 311. a first decorative panel of the dispenser handle; 3111. a decorative surface of the first decorative panel; 3112. a mounting surface of a first decorative plate of the distributor handle; 312. an operating slot of the distributor handle; 3121. a tank bottom plate of the operation tank; 3122. a first slot side plate of the operation slot; 3123. a second slot side plate of the operation slot; 313. a first connecting plate of the dispenser handle; 3131. an auxiliary positioning rod; 3131. reinforcing ribs; 314. a second web of the dispenser handle; 3141. a reinforcing strip; 315. an assembly table; 3151. a first vertical plate; 3152. a second vertical plate; 3153. a carrier plate; 3154. a reinforcing plate; 3161. a first limiting rib of the distributor handle; 3162. a second limiting rib of the distributor handle; 3163. a third limiting rib of the distributor handle; 3164. a fourth limiting rib of the distributor handle; 3171. a first jaw of the dispenser handle; 3172. a second jaw of the dispenser handle; 3173. a third jaw of the dispenser handle; 3174. a fourth jaw of the dispenser handle; 32. a dispenser body; 321. a third connecting plate of the dispenser body; 3211. auxiliary positioning holes; 322. a fourth connecting plate of the distributor body; 323. a first support plate of the dispenser body; 3231. a first limit plate of the distributor body; 3232. a third limit plate of the dispenser body; 324. a second support plate of the dispenser body; 3241. a second limit plate of the dispenser body; 3242. a fourth limiting plate of the distributor body; 33. a dispenser cover; 41. a first connection portion; 411. a first insert post; 412. a first hole; 42. a second connecting portion; 421. a second plug post; 4211. a threaded hole; 422. a second hole; 43. a coupling member; x, a first direction; y, a second direction; z, a third direction; I. the direction of rotation.

Detailed Description

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only for explaining the technical principle of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms of direction or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus, should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and "fifth" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "assembled", "disposed" and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; either directly or indirectly through intervening media, or through the communication between two elements. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

In order to solve the technical problem that errors among rigidly connected parts are amplified along with the increase of an assembly size chain, the invention provides a flexible connection structure. The flexible connecting structure comprises a first connecting part 41, wherein the first connecting part 41 comprises a first hole 412 and a first inserting column 411 movably inserted into the first hole 412 along a first direction X, the first inserting column 411 is arranged on a first component, and the first hole 412 is arranged on a second component; a second connection portion 42, the second connection portion 42 and the first connection portion 41 being arranged at an interval along the first direction X and including a second hole 422 and a second insertion column 421 movably inserted into the second hole 422 along the first direction X, the second insertion column 421 being provided on one of the first and second members, the second hole 422 being provided on the other of the first and second members; and a link 43, said link 43 being capable of forming a secure connection with said first insert column 411 or said second insert column 421 such that said first part is interconnected with said second part and is translatable relative to said second part by a predetermined distance along said first direction X and a second direction Y perpendicular to said first direction X.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a washing apparatus according to the present invention; fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a washing apparatus according to the present invention in which an appearance panel is assembled with a filter and a dispenser. The washing apparatus 1 of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine. As shown in fig. 1 and 2, taking a drum washing machine as an example, the washing apparatus 1 comprises an appearance panel 11 mounted in a casing (not shown), a filter 2, and a dispenser 3. As shown in fig. 1, the appearance panel 11 is located at an upper portion of the front wall of the housing. As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the appearance panel 11 is provided with a filter attachment opening 12, a dispenser attachment opening 13, and an operation panel attachment opening 14. The filter 2 can be detachably fitted to the washing apparatus 1 through the filter mounting opening 12, and the dispenser 3 can be detachably fitted to the washing apparatus 1 through the dispenser mounting opening 13. An operation panel (not shown) of the controller may be mounted on the operation panel mounting opening 14. As shown in fig. 2, in the assembled state, the decorative face 2111 on the filter 2 and the decorative face 3111 on the dispenser 3 can be kept flush with the decorative face 111 on the appearance panel 11, respectively. During the washing process, the washing water flows through the distributor 3, and washing powder, laundry care solution and the like are injected into the inner drum of the washing device 1 to wash the laundry. During the drying process, the filter 2 serves to filter impurities in the passage.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the filter of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a filter of the present invention with the filter body assembled with a filter handle; FIG. 5 is a side view of an embodiment of a filter of the present invention with the filter body assembled with the filter handle. As shown in fig. 3 to 5, the filter 2 includes a filter handle 21, a filter body 22, and a filter cartridge 23. The filter cartridge 23 includes a filter upper cover 231 and a filter lower cover 232. In the assembled state, based on the orientation shown in fig. 1, the filter upper cover 231 and the filter lower cover 232 are fitted on the upper side and the lower side of the filter body 22, respectively, and can be detachably locked together therebetween by a locking structure. Based on the orientation shown in fig. 3, the filter upper cover 231 is located on the left side of the filter body 22, and the filter lower cover 232 is located on the right side of the filter body 22. As shown in fig. 3, a first fixing leg 2321, a second fixing leg 2322, a third fixing leg 2323, and a fourth fixing leg 2324 for fixing the filter case 23 to the internal components of the washing apparatus 1 are provided on the filter lower cover 232. As shown in fig. 3-5, in one or more embodiments, the filter handle 21 can be considered a first component, the filter body 22 can be considered a second component, and the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 are connected together by a flexible connection of the present invention.

FIG. 6 isbase:Sub>A cross-sectional view taken along section line A-A of FIG. 5 of the filter body and filter handle assembly of an embodiment ofbase:Sub>A filter of the present invention. As shown in fig. 6, the flexible connection structure of the present invention includes a first connection portion 41, a second connection portion 42 spaced apart from the first connection portion 41, and a coupling member 43. In one or more embodiments, the first connection portion 41 includes a first hole 412 and a first post 411 that is movably insertable into the first hole 412 from a first side of the first hole 412 (left side of the first hole 412 based on the orientation shown in fig. 6) along a first direction X. The second connecting portion 42 includes a second hole 422 and a second insertion column 421 movably insertable into the second hole 422 from a first side of the second hole 422 (a left side of the second hole 422 based on the orientation shown in fig. 6) in the X direction. The link 43 is capable of forming a secure connection with the second stud 421 from an opposite second side of the second hole 422 (to the right of the second hole 422 based on the orientation shown in fig. 6) along the X-direction. Alternatively, the first and second plug columns 411, 421 can extend in the X-direction towards opposite directions, respectively, i.e. away from each other, and the tie 43 can form a fastening connection with the first plug column 411 from the left side of the first hole 412 in the X-direction or with the second plug column 421 from the right side of the second hole 422 in the X-direction. The first connection portion 41, the second connection portion 43, and the link 43 are configured to allow the first and second studs 411 and 421 to be translatable in the X-direction and the second direction Y by a predetermined distance in the corresponding first and second holes 412 and 422, respectively. The predetermined distance may be determined according to actual process requirements. The translation distance in the X direction may be different from the translation distance in the Y direction. Alternatively, the translation distance in the X direction may be the same as the translation distance in the Y direction. Alternatively, the first and second plug columns 411 and 421 may also be rotated about the X direction by a predetermined angle, i.e., in the I direction, in the corresponding first and second holes 412 and 422. The predetermined angle may also be determined according to actual process requirements. Thus, by means of the first connection portion 41, the second connection portion 43, and the coupling piece 43, a flexible connection is formed between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22.

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a filter handle; FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of an embodiment of a filter handle; FIG. 9 is a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of a filter handle. As shown in fig. 7-9, in one or more embodiments, the filter handle 21 includes a first trim panel 211 and a second trim panel 210. Referring to fig. 2 and 4, the first decorative plate 211 has a decorative surface 2111. Referring to fig. 4 and 7, the second decorative plate 210 is integrally connected with the first decorative plate 211 by a smooth transition. As shown in fig. 7, a drawing groove 212 is provided on the filter handle 21 to facilitate the removal of the filter 2 by the user's finger inserted therein. The pull out slot 212 includes a slot floor 2121, a first slot side panel 2122, a second slot side panel 2123, and a third slot side panel 2124. The groove bottom plate 2121 is opposed to the opening of the drawing groove 212 such that when a user's finger is inserted into the drawing groove 212, the fingertip points toward the groove bottom plate 2121. In one or more embodiments, a drawing through hole 2120 is opened in the groove bottom plate 2121 for receiving a finger tip when a user's finger is inserted into the drawing groove 212, thereby facilitating the user to exert force and draw out the filter 2. The first groove side plate 2122 is formed integrally with the first decorative plate 211, and a part of the outer surface of the first groove side plate 2122 forms a part of the decorative surface 2111. The second groove side plate 2123 is opposite to the first groove side plate 2122 and is integrally connected to the second decorative plate 210. A third slot side plate 2124 is connected between the first slot side plate 2122 and the opposing second slot side plate 2123. As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in one or more embodiments, a first connecting plate 213 and a second connecting plate 214 are provided on a side surface of the second groove side plate 2123 facing away from the drawing groove 212. The first connection plate 213 and the second connection plate 214 are arranged opposite and parallel to each other. Based on the method shown in fig. 7 and 8, the first connection plate 213 and the second connection plate 214 extend downward in the Z direction from the surface of the second groove side plate 2123.

As shown in fig. 7-9, in one or more embodiments, a structural panel 2170 is disposed on the first decorative panel 211. The structural plate 2170 is disposed perpendicular to the first decorative plate 211. A first reinforcing plate 2173 is disposed between the structural plate 2170 and the second connecting plate 214. A second reinforcing plate 2174 is provided in an area surrounded by the structural plate 2170, the first reinforcing plate 2173, the second connecting plate 214, the first decorative plate 211, and the second decorative plate 210 to enhance the structural stability of the structural plate 2170. In one or more embodiments, a first jaw 2171 is disposed on the structural plate 2170. A jaw accommodating groove is formed in the structural plate 2170, and the first jaw 2171 is disposed in the jaw accommodating groove. In one or more embodiments, a second jaw 2172 is provided on the third slot side plate 2124. The first and second claws 2171 and 2172 are respectively fitted to the fastening posts on the appearance panel 11 in a one-to-one correspondence to fix the filter handle 21 to the appearance panel 11.

Referring to fig. 6 and 9, in one or more embodiments, the first plug 411 is formed perpendicularly on the first connection plate 213 and extends from the first connection plate 213 toward the second connection plate 214 along the X-direction. The second stud 421 extends perpendicularly from the second connection plate 214 and outwardly away from the first connection plate 213 in the X-direction. Alternatively, the first stud 411 is formed on a side of the first connection plate 213 facing away from the second connection plate 214 (i.e., extending in the X direction toward the direction facing away from the second connection plate 214), and the second stud 421 is formed on a side of the second connection plate 214 facing the first connection plate 213 and extends perpendicularly toward the first connection plate 213. Alternatively, the first and second plug columns 411 and 421 extend in opposite directions to each other along the X direction. A fastening structure matching with the coupling member 43 is provided on the second stud 421. In one or more embodiments, the fastening structure is a threaded hole 4211 extending along a central axis direction of the second stud 421. The fastening structure provided on the coupling piece 43 is a threaded rod matching the threaded hole 4211. Alternatively, the fastening structure on the second stud 421 is a threaded rod, and a corresponding threaded hole is provided on the coupling piece 34. Alternatively, the fastening structure between the corresponding stud 411 or 421 and the coupling member 43 may also be a snap-and-groove structure or other suitable fastening connection structure.

As shown in fig. 7-9, in one or more embodiments, a first support plate 215 and a second support plate 216 are disposed between the first connector plate 213 and the second connector plate 214. The first connecting plate 213, the second connecting plate 214, the first support plate 215, and the second support plate 216 are joined end to form a closed substantially rectangular frame structure. A plurality of reinforcing plates are provided between the first and second support plates 215 and 216 to enhance structural strength between the first and second support plates 215 and 216. Each of the reinforcing plates is parallel to the first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214, respectively. As shown in fig. 7 and 9, in one or more embodiments, a side plate end of the first support plate 215 connected to the first connection plate 213 forms a first support section 2151; a side plate end of the first support plate 215 connected to the second connection plate 214 forms a second support section 2152; a transitional connection is formed between the first support section 2151 and the second support section 2152 via the third support section 2153. One side edge of the first support segment 2151 facing away from the second slot side panel 2123 is defined as a first limit edge 21510; a side edge of the second support section 2152 facing away from the second slot side plate 2123 is defined as a second limit edge 21520; a side of the third support section 2153 facing away from the second slot side plate 2123 is defined as a first connecting edge 21530. The first and second limiting edges 21510, 21520 are parallel and non-collinear, and the first and second limiting edges 21510, 21520 are connected by a first connecting edge 21530 in a smooth transition.

As shown in fig. 8 and 9, in one or more embodiments, a side plate end of second support plate 216 connected to first connection plate 213 forms a fourth support section 2161; a side plate end of the second support plate 216 connected to the second connecting plate 214 forms a fifth support section 2162; a transitional connection is formed between the fourth bearing section 2161 and the fifth bearing section 2162 via the sixth bearing section 2163. A side edge of the fourth support section 2161 facing away from the second slot side plate 2123 is defined as a third limit edge 21610; a side edge of the fifth bearing section 2162 facing away from the second trough side plate 2123 is defined as a fourth limiting edge 21620; a side edge of the sixth support section 2163 facing away from the second trough side plate 2123 is defined as a second connecting edge 21630. The third limiting edge 21610 and the fourth limiting edge 21620 are parallel and not collinear, and a smooth transition connection is formed between the third limiting edge 21610 and the fourth limiting edge 21620 through a second connecting edge 21630.

As shown in fig. 7 to 9, in one or more embodiments, a first limit rib 2181 protruding in the third direction Z is provided on the first limit edge 21510; a second limit rib 2182 protruding in the Z direction is provided on the third limit edge 21610. The thickness of the first stopper rib 2181 is the same as that of the first support plate 215, and the thickness of the second stopper rib 2182 is the same as that of the second support plate 216. In one or more embodiments, a third limiting rib 2183 protruding in the Z direction is disposed on the second limiting edge 21520, and a fourth limiting rib 2184 protruding in the Z direction is disposed on the fourth limiting edge 21620, so as to balance the stress on the filter handle 21. The thickness of the third restricting rib 2183 is the same as that of the first support plate 215, and the thickness of the fourth restricting rib 2184 is the same as that of the second support plate 216. A fifth limiting rib 2185 protruding and extending in the Z direction is provided on one side edge of the first connecting plate 213 facing away from the second groove side plate 2123. The thickness of the fifth spacing rib 2185 is the same as that of the first connection plate 213.

As shown in fig. 7-9, in one or more embodiments, first mounting ribs 2191 are provided on the first support plate 215; a second assembling rib 2192 is provided on the second support plate 216; a third assembly rib 2193 is further provided on the filter handle 21; fourth assembly ribs 2194 are provided on the structural plate 2170. The mounting ribs are respectively fitted to the mounting grooves of the design panel 11 in a one-to-one correspondence to define the relative position between the filter handle 21 and the design panel 11. The first assembling ribs 2191 are provided on the first support section 2151 of the first support plate 215, and the second assembling ribs 2192 are provided on the fourth support section 2161 of the second support plate 216.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a filter body; FIG. 11 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of a filter body. As shown in fig. 10 and 11, in one or more embodiments, a connection station 225 is provided on the filter body 22. A third connection plate 221 is provided on the connection stage 225. The third connection plate 221 extends perpendicularly outward from the connection pad 225 in the third direction Z. The third connection plate 221 has a first hole 412. In one or more embodiments, the first hole 412 is oval-shaped, and the diameter of the first post 411 is smaller than the minor axis of the first hole 412. Alternatively, the first hole 412 is a rectangular hole. The long side of the rectangular hole extends in the third direction Y, the short side thereof extends in the third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the first insert column 411. In one or more embodiments, the two short sides of the rectangular aperture are semicircular. As shown in fig. 10 and 11, in one or more embodiments, a fourth connection plate 222 is provided on the connection station 225. The fourth connection plate 222 and the third connection plate 221 are parallel to each other. Thus, the fourth connecting plate 222 extends perpendicularly outward from the connecting platform 225 along the third direction Z. In one or more embodiments, the fourth connection plate 222 extends a greater length in the Z-direction than the third connection plate 221. The fourth connecting plate 222 is provided with a second hole 422. The centerline of the second hole 422 is parallel to but not collinear with the centerline of the first hole 412. In one or more embodiments, the second hole 422 is oval-shaped, and the diameter of the second peg 421 is smaller than the minor axis of the second hole 422. Alternatively, the second hole 422 is a rectangular hole. The long side of the rectangular hole extends in the second direction Y, the short side extends in the third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the second stud 421. Two short edges of the rectangular hole are semicircular. Alternatively, the first hole 412 and/or the second hole 422 may be formed on corresponding ones of the first connection plate 213 and the second connection plate 214 of the filter handle 21, respectively, while the first insert column 411 and/or the second insert column 421 may be formed on corresponding ones of the third connection plate 221 and the fourth connection plate 222, as long as the first insert column 411 is allowed to translate in the X-direction and the Y-direction with respect to the first hole 412 and the second insert column 421 with respect to the second hole 422.

In one or more embodiments, a cushion ring (not shown) is disposed on each of two sides of the first hole 412 and the second hole 422 to cushion the relative movement between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22, so that an elastic connection is formed between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22, thereby reducing the feel of looseness between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22.

As shown in fig. 10 and 11, in one or more embodiments, a third support plate 223 and a fourth support plate 224 are disposed between the third connection plate 221 and the fourth connection plate 222. The third connecting plate 221, the fourth connecting plate 222, the third supporting plate 223, and the fourth supporting plate 224 are coupled to form a closed connecting frame. A plurality of reinforcing plates are provided between the third support plate 223 and the fourth support plate 224 to reinforce the structural strength between the third support plate 223 and the fourth support plate 224. Each of the reinforcing plates is parallel to the third connecting plate 221 and the fourth connecting plate 222. In one or more embodiments, the dimensions of the attachment frame are smaller than the dimensions of the attachment platform 225 such that the portion of the attachment platform 225 that is outside of the attachment frame forms a containment skirt. The portion of the limit surrounding edge located outside the third support plate 223 is defined as a first limit plate 2261 so that the first limit plate 2261 can be matched with the first limit rib 2181 and can form a limit abutment. The portion of the limit skirt located outside the fourth support plate 224 is defined as a second limit plate 2262, so that the second limit plate 2262 can be matched with the second limit rib 2182 and can form a limit abutment. The portion of the limit-limiting surrounding edge located outside the third connecting plate 221 is defined as a fifth limit plate 2265, so that the fifth limit plate 2265 can match with the fifth limit rib 2185 and can form a limit abutment. In one or more embodiments, a third limit plate 2263 is provided on the third support plate 223 to mate with and form a limit abutment with the third limit rib 2183. A fourth stopper plate 2264 is provided on the fourth support plate 224 to mate with and may form a stopping abutment with the fourth stopping rib 2184. As shown in fig. 10 and 11, in one or more embodiments, a side plate end of the third support plate 223 connected to the fourth connecting plate 222 extends outward to form a first receiving side wall 2231. A side plate end of the fourth support plate 224 connected to the fourth connecting plate 222 extends outward to form a second receiving side wall 2241. The first accommodation sidewall 2231, the second accommodation sidewall 2241, and the fourth connection plate 222 are combined to form an accommodation space capable of concealingly accommodating the coupling piece 43 in an assembled state, thereby ensuring a neat appearance of the filter.

With continued reference to fig. 3-6, in assembling the filter handle 21 with the filter body 22, the first plug-in stud 411 is inserted into the first hole 412 and the second plug-in stud 421 is inserted into the second hole 422, achieving the assembled alignment of the filter handle 21 with the filter body 22. A flexible connection is then formed between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 by the fastening connection of the coupling piece 43 to the second plug post 421. After the assembly is completed, the first limiting plate 2261, the second limiting plate 2262, the third limiting plate 2263, the fourth limiting plate 2264 and the fifth limiting plate 2265 are respectively opposite to the first limiting rib 2181, the second limiting rib 2182, the third limiting rib 2183, the fourth limiting rib 2184 and the fifth limiting rib 2185. A preset gap is reserved between the opposite limiting plate and the limiting rib. When the filter handle 21 is rotated in the direction I about the X direction relative to the filter body 22, the gap between the stopper rib on the filter handle 21 and the stopper plate on the filter body 22 will change. The predetermined gap provides a rotation space for the filter handle 21 to rotate with respect to the filter body 22. The rotation amplitude of the filter handle 21 relative to the filter body 22 can be accurately adjusted by adjusting the preset clearance between the limiting plate and the limiting rib. The predetermined gap is 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.2mm, or other suitable dimension. In one or more embodiments, a buffer glue layer (not shown) is disposed between the limiting plate and the limiting rib, so as to buffer the relative rotation between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22, so that the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 are kept in elastic contact, thereby reducing the hand feeling of looseness generated when the flexible connection is adopted between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22, and making the hand feeling of the user when the user pulls the filter handle closer to the hand feeling of the rigid connection between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22. The buffer glue layer can be fixed on the surface of the limiting rib. Alternatively, the buffer glue layer is arranged on the surface of one side, opposite to the corresponding limiting rib, of the limiting plate.

With continued reference to fig. 1 and 2, when the filter 2 is assembled to the washing apparatus 1, the filter body 22 is inserted into the washing apparatus 1 from the filter mounting opening 12 of the washing apparatus 1 and is connected and fixed to an internal connecting member (not shown), and the filter handle 21 is connected to the filter mounting opening 12 by the engagement of the latch with the latch on the appearance panel 11. The filter handle 21 is installed at a fixed position and a deflection angle behind the appearance panel 11 because the jaw and the clamping column are mutually limited and the assembling rib and the assembling groove are mutually limited. During the installation of the filter handle 21 into the appearance panel 11, the filter handle 21 is moved or deflected relative to the filter body 22, so that the position and deflection angle of the filter handle 21 are adapted to the appearance panel 11. Thus, it is ensured that the various seams between the filter handle 21 and the facing panel 11 remain consistent after assembly, without significant flash-seam problems; meanwhile, the decorative surface 2111 of the first decorative plate 211 and the decorative surface 111 of the appearance panel 11 are positioned on the same surface, so that the problem of obvious level difference is avoided, and the refinement degree and the aesthetic feeling of the appearance of the portable washing device 1 are effectively improved.

When the user pulls the filter 2 outward from the washing apparatus 1, since the filter 2 has a large weight, the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 can move and rotate with a small amplitude, and thus the relative movement or rotation between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 is hardly felt during the pulling process, thereby simulating the feeling of rigid connection between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22. In addition, the rubber layer can be wrapped around the filter body 22 to fill the gap between the filter body 22 and the filter box body 23, so that the filter 2 is closer to the rigid connection hand feeling when being pulled out.

FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present invention; FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an assembled dispenser body and dispenser handle in an embodiment of the dispenser of the present invention; FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a dispenser handle; figure 15 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a dispenser body. As shown in fig. 12 and 13, the dispenser 3 includes a dispenser handle 31, a dispenser body 32, and a dispenser cover 33. In one or more embodiments, the dispenser handle 31 can be considered a first component, the dispenser body 32 can be considered a second component, and the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are connected together by a flexible connection of the present invention. Referring to fig. 6, the flexible connection structure of the present invention includes a first connection portion 41, a second connection portion 43 spaced apart from the first connection portion 41, and a coupling member 43. The first connection part 41 includes a first hole 412 and a first insertion post 411 movably inserted into the first hole 412, and the second connection part 42 includes a second hole 422 and a second insertion post 421 movably inserted into the second hole 422. The coupling piece 43 may form a fastening connection with the second stud 421 via the second hole 422. Alternatively, the coupling piece 43 may also form a fastening connection with the first stud 411 via the first hole 412.

As shown in fig. 13 and 14, in one or more embodiments, the dispenser handle 31 includes a first trim panel 311 and a second trim panel 310. The first decorative plate 311 has a decorative surface 3111 and a fitting surface 3112. The first decorative plate 311 and the second decorative plate 310 are integrated by smooth transition connection. In one or more embodiments, an operating slot 312 is provided on the dispenser handle 31 to facilitate insertion and removal of the dispenser 3 by a user's fingers. The depth of the operating slot 312 is adapted to the length of the front two knuckles of an adult user. The operation slot 312 includes a slot bottom plate 3121, a first slot side plate 3122, and a second slot side plate 3123. The groove bottom plate 3121 is opposed to the opening of the operation groove 312 so that the fingertip points to the groove bottom plate 3121 when the user's finger is inserted into the operation groove 312. The first slot side plate 3122 is integrally coupled to the first decorative plate 311, and a portion of an outer surface of the first slot side plate 3122 forms a portion of the decorative surface 311 of the dispenser handle 31. The second slot side plate 3123 is opposite to the first slot side plate 3122 and is integrally coupled to the second decorative plate 310.

As shown in fig. 14, in one or more embodiments, a mounting block 315 is disposed on the mounting face 3112 of the first trim panel 311. The mounting table 315 includes a first riser 3151, a second riser 3152, and a carrier plate 3153. First upright plate 3151 is vertically disposed on mounting surface 3112 and opposes floor 3121. Second riser 3152 and first riser 3151 are disposed parallel to each other on fitting surface 3112 and away from floor 3121. In one or more embodiments, a carrier plate 3153 is disposed between first riser 3151 and second riser 3151, and a plurality of reinforcing plates 3154 are disposed between carrier plate 3153 and mounting surface 3112 to improve the structural strength of carrier plate 3153. Reinforcing plate 3154 is parallel to both first upright plate 3151 and second upright plate 3152.

As shown in fig. 14, in one or more embodiments, a first coupling plate 313 is vertically disposed on the mounting surface 3112 of the first decorative plate 311. One side of the first connection plate 313 is fixedly connected with the groove bottom plate 3121 and the second groove side plate 3123 to form a fixing reinforcement structure. In one or more embodiments, the first insert column 411 extends in the first direction X and is vertically disposed on a side plate surface of the first connection plate 313. Based on the orientation shown in fig. 14, one auxiliary positioning rod 3132 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the first plug 411. The central axes of the two auxiliary positioning rods 3132 are parallel to the central axis of the first insert column 411. In one or more embodiments, reinforcing ribs 3133 are disposed between the first connection plate 313 and the first plug column 411 and between the first connection plate 313 and the auxiliary positioning lever 3132 to improve the structural strength of the first plug column 411 and the auxiliary positioning lever 3132 fixed to the first connection plate 313. Around the first insert column 411 and each auxiliary positioning rod 3132, 4 reinforcing ribs are uniformly distributed in the circumferential direction.

As shown in fig. 14, in one or more embodiments, a second connection plate 314 is fixedly disposed on the carrier plate 3153. A reinforcing bar 3142 is provided between the second connection plate 314 and the carrier plate 3153 to enhance the firmness of the second connection plate 314 on the carrier plate 3153. In one or more embodiments, a second plug 421 is fixedly disposed on the second connecting plate 314. The second plug 421 extends perpendicularly outward from the second connection plate 314 along the first direction X. In one or more embodiments, a fastening structure is provided on the second stud 421 to mate with the coupler 43. Specifically, the fastening structure is a threaded hole 4211 extending in the central axis direction of the second stud 421. Accordingly, a fastening structure, i.e., a threaded rod, which is matched to the threaded hole 4211 is provided on the coupling piece 43. Alternatively, the fastening structure of the second stud 421 is a threaded rod, and the fastening structure on the coupling piece 43 is a threaded hole. Alternatively, the second plug 421 and the coupling member 43 may be fixedly connected by a snap-and-groove structure or other suitable fastening structure.

As shown in fig. 14, in one or more embodiments, a first limiting rib 3161 and a second limiting rib 3162 are further disposed on the carrier plate 3153 and spaced apart from each other. The first limiting rib 3161 extends away from the bearing plate 3153 along the third direction Z. The first stopper rib 3161 is disposed near the first standing plate 3151 to enhance the supporting strength thereof in the third direction Z. The second limiting rib 3162 extends away from the bearing plate 3153 along the third direction Z. The second stopper rib 3162 is disposed near the second standing plate 3152 to enhance the supporting strength thereof in the third direction Z. In one or more embodiments, the first limiting rib 3161 and the second limiting rib 3162 are distributed on two sides of the second stud 421 along the second direction Y. In one or more embodiments, a third limiting rib 3163 extending away from the slot side plate 3123 in the third direction Z is provided on the second slot side plate 3123. The third stopper rib 3163 is located between the first coupling plate 313 and the second coupling plate 314 as viewed from the first direction X. In one or more embodiments, a fourth stopper rib 3164 extending away from the mounting surface 3112 in the third direction Z is provided on the mounting surface 3112. The fourth restricting rib 3164 is located between the first coupling plate 313 and the second coupling plate 314 as viewed in the first direction X.

As shown in fig. 14, in one or more embodiments, a first jaw 3171 and a second jaw 3172 are provided on the carrier table 315; a third jaw 3173 and a fourth jaw 3174 are also provided on the mounting surface 3112. The first, second, third, and fourth jaws 3171, 3172, 3173, and 3174 respectively mate with the posts on the appearance panel 11 one-to-one to define a relative position between the dispenser handle 31 and the appearance panel 11.

In one or more embodiments, as shown in fig. 15, a third web 321 is provided on the dispenser body 32. The third connecting plate 321 has a first hole 412. The first hole 412 and the first plug 411 form a first connection portion. In one or more embodiments, the first hole 412 is oval-shaped, and the diameter of the first plug 411 is smaller than the minor axis of the first hole 412. Alternatively, the first hole 412 is a rectangular hole. The long side of the rectangular hole extends in the second direction Y, the short side extends in the third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the first insert column 411. In one or more embodiments, the two short sides of the rectangular aperture are semicircular. In one or more embodiments, based on the orientation shown in fig. 15, an auxiliary positioning hole 3212 is disposed on each of the left and right sides of the first hole 412 to mate with the corresponding auxiliary positioning rod 3132. The aperture of the auxiliary positioning hole 3212 is larger than the diameter of the auxiliary positioning rod 3132. The auxiliary positioning hole 3212 is circular. In one or more embodiments, the two auxiliary positioning holes 3212 and the first hole 412 are substantially aligned along the second direction Y.

In one or more embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15, a fourth web 322 is provided on the dispenser body 32. In particular, the fourth connecting plate 322 is parallel to and opposite the third connecting plate 321. The fourth connecting plate 321 is provided with a second hole 422. The second hole 422 and the second plug 421 form a second connection portion. Further, the second bore 422 is parallel to and non-collinear with the axis of the first bore 412. In one or more embodiments, the second hole 422 is oval-shaped, and the diameter of the second plug 421 is smaller than the minor axis of the second hole 422. Alternatively, the second aperture 422 is a rectangular aperture. Further, the long side of the rectangular hole extends along the second direction Y, the short side extends along the third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the second plug 421. Two short edges of the rectangular hole are semicircular.

As shown in FIG. 15, in one or more embodiments, a first support plate 323 and a second support plate 324 are disposed between the third connecting plate 321 and the fourth connecting plate 322. The third connecting plate 321, the fourth connecting plate 322, the first supporting plate 323 and the second supporting plate 324 are spliced end to form a closed substantially rectangular frame structure. In one or more embodiments, the first supporting plate 323 is connected to a side plate end of the fourth connecting plate 322 to form a first limiting plate 3231; the second supporting plate 324 is connected to the other side plate end of the fourth connecting plate 322 to form a second limiting plate 3241; the first support plate 323 is connected to a side plate end of the third connection plate 321 to form a third limit plate 3232; the second supporting plate 324 is connected to the other side plate end of the third connecting plate 321 to form a fourth limiting plate 3242. The first limiting plate 3231 can be matched with the first limiting rib 3161 for limiting to form a first limiting part; the second limiting plate 3241 can be matched with the second limiting rib 3162 for limiting to form a second limiting part; the third limiting plate 3232 can be matched with the third limiting rib 3163 for limiting to form a third limiting part; the fourth limiting plate 3242 may be paired with the fourth limiting rib 3164 to limit to form a fourth limiting portion. Along the Y direction, first spacing portion and second spacing portion distribute in the left and right sides of first connecting portion and second connecting portion to spacing portion of third and fourth also distributes in the left and right sides of first connecting portion and second connecting portion.

With continued reference to fig. 12 and 13, when assembling the dispenser handle 31 with the dispenser body 32, the relative angle between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 can be adjusted by the two auxiliary positioning posts 3132 cooperating with the two auxiliary positioning holes 3212; the dispenser handle 31 is assembled in alignment with the dispenser body 32 by inserting the first post 411 into the first hole 412 and inserting the second post 421 into the second hole 422. Then, the assembly of the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 is completed by the fastening connection of the coupling member 43 and the second plunger 421. Alternatively, if the fastening structure is provided on the first post 411, the assembly of the dispenser handle 31 with the dispenser body 32 is completed by the fastening connection of the coupling member 43 with the first post 411.

In the assembled state, the first plug 411 may be translated in the first hole 412 by a predetermined distance in the first direction X and the second direction Y, and the second plug 421 may be translated in the second hole 422 by a predetermined distance in the first direction X and the second direction Y. Accordingly, the dispenser handle 31 is movable by a predetermined distance along the central axis (i.e., the X direction) of the first plunger 411 with respect to the dispenser body 32, and is movable in the longer bore direction of the first and second bores 412 and 422 with respect to the dispenser body 32. In addition, the dispenser handle 31 is also rotatable by a predetermined angle in the direction I about the first direction X with respect to the dispenser body 32. Therefore, such a flexible connection structure can solve the problem of a flash seam and a step difference between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32. In one or more embodiments, when the first hole 412 and the second hole 422 are rectangular holes and the length of the short side of the rectangular holes is similar to the diameter of the insertion posts, the dispenser handle 31 moves a small distance in the third direction Z relative to the dispenser body 32, and the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are approximately rigidly connected in the third direction Z, so as to improve the feel of the user pulling the filter.

In order to make the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 more rigid, and further improve the user's feel when pulling the dispenser, a buffer manner similar to that between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 may also be adopted, i.e. a buffer ring (not shown in the figure) is respectively arranged on both sides of the first hole 412 and the second hole 422. Further, elastic buffer layers may be provided between the first link plate 313 and the third link plate 321 and between the second link plate 314 and the fourth link plate 322, respectively.

After the assembly is completed, the first, second, third, and fourth limiting plates 3231, 3241, 3232, and 3242 are opposite to the first, second, third, and fourth limiting ribs 3161, 3162, 3163, and 3164, respectively. In one or more embodiments, the limiting plate and the limiting rib which are opposite to each other have a preset gap therebetween. When the dispenser handle 31 is rotated in the direction I about the first direction X relative to the dispenser body 32, the gap between the limiting rib on the dispenser handle 31 and the limiting plate on the dispenser body 32 will change. The predetermined gap provides a rotational space for the dispenser handle 31 to rotate relative to the dispenser body 32. The rotation amplitude of the dispenser handle 31 relative to the dispenser body 32 can be accurately adjusted by adjusting the predetermined gap between the limit plate and the limit rib. In one or more embodiments, the predetermined gap is 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.2mm, or other suitable dimension. In one or more embodiments, a buffer rubber layer (not shown in the drawings) is disposed between the opposite limiting plates and the limiting ribs to buffer the relative rotation between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32, so that the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are kept in elastic contact, thereby weakening the loose feel generated when the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are flexibly connected, and making the feel of the user lifting the dispenser closer to the feel of the rigid connection between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32. The buffer glue layer can be fixed on the surface of the limiting rib. Alternatively, the buffer glue layer is arranged on the surface of one side, opposite to the limiting rib, of the limiting plate.

With continued reference to fig. 1 and 2, when the dispenser 3 is assembled to the washing apparatus 1, the dispenser body 32 is inserted into the washing apparatus 1 from the dispenser mounting opening 13 of the washing apparatus 1 and is connected and fixed to an internal connecting component (not shown), and the dispenser handle 31 is connected to the dispenser mounting opening 13 by the engagement of the claws and the posts on the appearance panel 11. Since the latch and the latch are mutually restricted, the dispenser handle 31 has a fixed position and a fixed deflection angle after being installed on the appearance panel 11. During the installation of the dispenser handle 31 into the appearance panel 11, the dispenser handle 31 is moved or deflected relative to the dispenser body 32 such that the position and deflection angle of the dispenser handle 31 are adapted to the appearance panel 11. After the assembly is completed, the gaps between the dispenser handle 31 and the appearance panel 11 are kept consistent, no obvious flash seam problem exists, and meanwhile, the decorative surface 3111 of the first decorative plate 311 and the decorative surface 111 of the appearance panel 11 are on the same surface, no obvious step difference problem exists, so that the appearance refinement degree and the aesthetic feeling of the washing device 1 are effectively improved.

When the user draws the dispenser 3 outward from the washing apparatus 1, since the dispenser 3 has a large weight, the movable and rotatable range between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 is small, and thus the relative movement or rotation between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 is hardly felt during the drawing process, so that there is a feeling when the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are rigidly connected when drawing the dispenser 3.

So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in connection with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Equivalent changes or substitutions of related technical features can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principle of the invention, and the technical scheme after the changes or substitutions can fall into the protection scope of the invention.

Claims (10)

1. A flexible connection, comprising:

the first connecting part comprises a first hole and a first inserting column movably inserted into the first hole along a first direction, the first inserting column is arranged on the first component, and the first hole is arranged on the second component;

a second connecting portion spaced apart from the first connecting portion in the first direction and including a second hole and a second insertion post movably inserted into the second hole in the first direction, the second insertion post being provided on one of the first member and the second member, the second hole being provided on the other of the first member and the second member; and

a link that may form a secure connection with the first post or the second post such that the first component is interconnected with the second component and is translatable relative to the second component a predetermined distance in the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The flexible connection structure of claim 1, wherein the first component is further capable of rotating a predetermined angle relative to the second component about the first direction when the coupler forms a secure connection with the first post or the second post.

3. The flexible connection structure according to claim 2, further comprising first and second stopper portions arranged at intervals in a second direction and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first and second connection portions in the second direction so as to restrict rotation of the first member relative to the second member.

4. The flexible connection structure of claim 3,

the first limiting part comprises a first limiting rib and a first limiting plate, the first limiting rib is arranged on one of the first component and the second component, the first limiting plate is arranged on the other of the first component and the second component and is configured to form limiting abutting with the first limiting rib in a third direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction respectively;

the second limiting portion comprises a second limiting rib and a second limiting plate, the second limiting rib is arranged on one of the first component and the second component, and the second limiting plate is arranged on the other of the first component and the second component and is configured to be capable of forming limiting support with the second limiting rib in the third direction.

5. The flexible connection structure according to claim 4, wherein a buffer adhesive layer is provided on the mating surface of the first limiting rib and the first limiting plate and/or on the mating surface of the second limiting rib and the second limiting plate.

6. The flexible connection structure of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the first and second holes are oval-shaped, and the first and second posts have diameters that are smaller than the minor axes of the corresponding first and second holes, respectively.

7. The flexible connection structure of any one of claims 1-5, wherein one of a threaded rod and a threaded hole is provided on the coupling member, and the other of the threaded rod and the threaded hole is provided on the first stud or the second stud, so that the coupling member can be locked with the first stud or the second stud by threaded engagement.

8. A dispenser, characterized in that the dispenser comprises:

a dispenser body;

the handle of the distributor is provided with a handle,

wherein the dispenser handle and the dispenser body are secured together by the flexible connection structure of any one of claims 1-7.

9. A filter, comprising:

a filter body;

the handle of the filter is arranged on the handle,

wherein the filter handle and the filter body are secured together by a flexible connection structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A washing apparatus, characterized in that the washing apparatus comprises:

at least one of the dispenser of claim 8 and the filter of claim 9.

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