CN211848533U

CN211848533U - Washing machine

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Publication number: CN211848533U
Application number: CN201921856114.0U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 石永强; 黄泽平; 江松; 乔冰倩; 孔志; 刘海波; 刘勇
Original assignee: Haier Smart Home Co Ltd; Qingdao Haigao Design and Manufacturing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Haier Smart Home Co Ltd; Qingdao Haigao Design and Manufacturing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-10-30
Filing date: 2019-10-30
Publication date: 2020-11-03
Anticipated expiration: 2029-10-30

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of laundry equipment, and discloses a washing machine, which comprises a washing machine body; the panel is movably arranged on the washing machine body, and when the panel is opened, the washing machine body covered by the panel can be exposed; and the functional structural part is arranged on the washing machine body covered by the panel. With panel swing joint to washing machine body on, when the panel lock is on washing machine body, hide the functional structure spare, washing machine is holistic panel structure in the outward appearance, hides the cut-off line that different functional structure spares, has promoted the wholeness of washing machine outward appearance, and is brief, pleasing to the eye, user experience is good.

Description

Washing machine

Technical Field

The present application relates to the field of laundry appliance technology, for example to a laundry machine.

Background

With the increasing demands of consumers on the quality of life, the aesthetic demands on the articles are also increasing. Among them, as a household appliance necessary for daily laundry washing, consumers have increasingly high aesthetic requirements on the appearance thereof. Currently, some conventional functional structural components of a washing machine, such as a detergent dispensing box (for dispensing detergent) and a control panel (for controlling the operation of the washing machine), are generally disposed on a washing machine body, and have a distinct assembly structure dividing line on the surface of the washing machine body, which affects the integrity of the appearance. For example, as shown in fig. 1, in the drum type washing machine, the detergent dispenser box 31 and the control panel 32 are both disposed on the upper portion of the front panel of the washing machine body 10, and a distinct dividing line 310 is formed on the front panel of the washing machine between them, which affects the integrity of the appearance.

In addition, the functional demands of consumers for washing machines are no longer only on the routine washing of laundry, and the demands for additional functions of washing machines are increasing, for example, the addition of ultrasonic cleaning devices for washing small items (e.g., glasses, jewelry, etc.); for example, a device for washing the partial area of the clothes is added, and the collar or the sleeve is washed separately. Therefore, an additional function device is added to add an additional function of the washing machine based on the functional structure of the existing washing machine. The additional function device is mostly additionally arranged on the outer surface of the washing machine body, the integrity of the appearance of the washing machine is damaged, and the user experience is poor.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art: the existing washing machine has poor appearance integrity and influences user experience.

Disclosure of Invention

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview nor is intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of such embodiments but rather as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a washing machine, which aims to solve the technical problems that the appearance integrity of the existing washing machine is poor and the user experience is influenced.

In some embodiments, a washing machine includes,

a washing machine body;

the panel is movably arranged on the washing machine body, and when the panel is opened, the washing machine body covered by the panel can be exposed;

and the functional structural part is arranged on the washing machine body covered by the panel.

The washing machine provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can realize the following technical effects:

in the embodiment of the disclosure, the panel is movably connected to the washing machine body, when the panel is buckled on the washing machine body, the functional structural parts are hidden, the washing machine is of an integral panel structure in appearance, the dividing lines of different functional structural parts are hidden, the integrity of the appearance of the washing machine is improved, simplicity and attractiveness are achieved, and the user experience is good.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which correspond to the accompanying drawings, and which do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments, in which elements having the same reference number designation are shown as similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a related art drum washing machine;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged partial schematic view of FIG. 5 at A;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a spindle mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 8 is a schematic view of an assembly structure of a spindle mechanism and a cable tray according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 9 is an exploded schematic view of the assembled structure of FIG. 8;

reference numerals:

10. a washing machine body; 11. a washing machine body covered by the face; 20. a panel; 21. assembling a groove; 31. a detergent putting box; 32. a control panel; 33. a local washing device for clothes; 34. an ultrasonic cleaning device; 40. a rotating shaft mechanism (damping rotating shaft); 41. a first rotating shaft; 410. a first connection portion; 42. a second rotating shaft; 420. a second connecting portion; 50. a wiring bracket; 501. a first end; 502. a second end; 51. a wiring groove; 52. a first wiring hole; 53. mounting a table top; 54. a cover plate; 61. Buckling; 62. a card slot; 70. the handle groove.

Detailed Description

So that the manner in which the features and elements of the disclosed embodiments can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosed embodiments, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. In the following description of the technology, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown in simplified form in order to simplify the drawing.

In this document, it is to be understood that relational terms such as first and second, and the like, may be used solely to distinguish one entity or structure from another entity or structure without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or structures.

In this document, it is to be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and the like are used in an orientation or positional relationship indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the present disclosure and to simplify the description, but are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the present disclosure.

In this document, unless otherwise specified and limited, it is to be understood that the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are used broadly and may be, for example, mechanically or electrically connected, or may be connected through two elements, directly or indirectly through an intermediate medium, and those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the terms as they are used in a specific situation.

In this context, it is to be understood that the term "plurality" means two or more.

The disclosed embodiment provides a washing machine. Referring to fig. 1 to 9, the washing machine includes a washing machine body 10, a panel 20, and functional structural members; a panel 20 movably connected to the washing machine body 10; when the panel 20 is opened, the washing machine body 11 covered by the panel 20 can be exposed. And a functional structure member provided on the washing machine body 11 covered by the face portion 20.

In the embodiment of the disclosure, the panel 20 is movably connected to the washing machine body 10, when the panel 20 is buckled on the washing machine body 10, the functional structural members are hidden, the washing machine is of an integral panel structure in appearance, and the dividing lines of the different functional structural members are hidden, so that the integrity of the appearance of the washing machine is improved, the washing machine is simple and attractive, and the user experience is good. Meanwhile, the addition of the panel 20 can also play a role in dust prevention for functional structural members.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, in the longitudinal direction of the panel 20, the panel 20 covers the washing machine body 10 in that direction (as shown in fig. 2). The integrity of the appearance is improved, the appearance is simple and attractive, and the user experience is good. The material of the face plate 20 is not limited. The color, texture, etc. of the outer side surface of the panel 20 are not limited, and may be determined according to the color and texture of the washing machine body 10, may be the same as the washing machine body 10, may be different from the washing machine body 10, may be in a color contrast or in the same color system, etc., as long as the integral appearance can be presented.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the functional structural member is not limited, and may be a detergent dispensing box (e.g., a detergent dispensing box) and a control panel; can be an accessory functional structural component, such as an ultrasonic cleaning device (used for cleaning small articles), a local cleaning device for clothes (for cleaning collars, sleeves and the like independently), and the like. There may be a functional structural member including a conventional functional structural member and an additional functional structural member. For example, the functional structural component comprises one or more of a detergent dispensing box, a control panel, an ultrasonic cleaning device and a collar local cleaning device.

In some embodiments, the functional structural member comprises a conventional functional structural member. As shown in fig. 3, the functional structural members include a detergent dispensing box 31 and a control panel 32. The panel 20 is movably disposed on the washing machine body 10 where the detergent putting box 31 and the control panel 32 are located. That is, on the basis of the existing washing machine, only one panel 20 is covered on the surface of the functional structural member, so that the functional structural member is hidden, the appearance integrity is improved, and meanwhile, the protective effect on the functional structural member can be achieved. The detergent putting box 31 can be arranged in a drawing way, and the control panel 32 is fixedly arranged in a conventional arrangement way.

In other embodiments, the functional structure includes a conventional functional structure and an additional functional device. As shown in fig. 4, the functional components include a detergent dispensing box 31, a partial washing device 33 for clothes, and an ultrasonic washing device 34. The panel 20 is movably installed on the washing machine body 10, and the detergent dispensing box 31, the local clothes washing device 33 and the ultrasonic cleaning device 34 are installed in the washing machine body 11 covered by the panel 20. That is, additional functional devices required for the washing machine are hidden in the washing machine body 11 covered by the panel, so that additional functional structural members can be integrated into the washing machine body. After the panel 20 is buckled on the washing machine body 10, only a whole panel 20 can be seen in appearance, and the washing machine has the advantages of strong appearance integrity, simplicity, attractive appearance and good user experience.

In some embodiments, the functional structural members are movably disposed within the washing machine body 11 covered by the panel 20. When the control panel 20 is opened, the functional structural components can be removed from the washing machine body 10, so that the functional structural components are in a state convenient for an operator to use. The displacement mechanism for realizing the movable of the functional structural member is not limited. The displacement mechanism can adopt a gear and rack transmission mechanism, and can also adopt an electric push rod mechanism, and the like. Of course, conventional sliding displacement mechanisms, such as sliding channels and sliding rails, may also be employed.

In some embodiments, the functional structure includes a control panel 32, the control panel 32 being disposed on an interior or exterior side of the panel 20. The control panel 32 is a control panel for controlling the operation of the washing machine, i.e., a control panel visible in the appearance of the existing washing machine, and the control panel 32 is mounted to the panel 20. Then, the rest of the functional structural members are disposed on the washing machine body 11 covered by the panel 20. The control panel 32 is arranged on the panel 20, when the control panel 32 is arranged on the outer side of the panel 20, and the panel 20 is buckled on the washing machine body 10, the control panel 32 is arranged on the outer side, and the washing machine can be normally operated in a normal washing function. After the panel 20 is opened, functional structural members, such as a detergent dispensing box 31, disposed on the covered washing machine body 11 may be exposed; alternatively, additional functional devices such as the local laundry cleaning device 33 and the ultrasonic cleaning device 34 may be provided. And selecting the structural part with the required function according to the requirement for operation.

Of course, the control panel 32 may be disposed inside the panel 20, and when the panel 20 is fastened to the washing machine body 10, the functional structural members are not visible from the appearance of the washing machine. After the panel 20 is opened, the required functional structural members are selected for operation according to the requirements. For example, the washing machine may be operated in a normal conventional washing function, or small articles may be ultrasonically cleaned, or the like.

In this embodiment, the structural form of the panel 20 is not limited, and may be a solid structure, and the inner side surface or the outer side surface of the panel 20 may be provided with an installation groove for the control panel 32. Which may be a hollow structure, the control panel 32 is disposed inside the panel 20.

Optionally, the panel 20 has a receiving cavity, and the control panel 32 is disposed in the receiving cavity of the panel 20. Optionally, a second wire hole provided on the panel 20 is communicated with the accommodating cavity.

Optionally, a facing layer is provided on the side of the panel 20 on which the control panel 32 is provided. For example, the glass panel of the touch screen enables the outer side surface of the panel to be consistent in appearance, attractive in appearance and good in user experience. Other surface layers are also possible, without limitation.

In some embodiments, when the control panel 32 is disposed on the inner or outer side of the panel 20, the functional structural members, including the additional functional devices, are disposed on the washing machine body 10 in the area of the control panel 32 for disposition. When the installation position of the control panel 32 is changed to the panel 20, the area of the washing machine body 10 where the control panel 32 is originally installed is left. At this time, the accessory function device is disposed in the region, improving the compactness of the structure of the washing machine. As shown in fig. 4, the additional function devices include a partial laundry washing device 33 and an ultrasonic washing device 34, which are disposed in an area of the washing machine body 10 as shown in fig. 3, where the control module 32 is originally disposed.

In some embodiments, the functional structure further comprises an additional functional control panel disposed on the inner side of the panel 20 for controlling the operation of the additional functional device. For example, when the accessory function device is the ultrasonic cleaning device 34, the accessory function control panel is a control panel for controlling the ultrasonic cleaning device 34, and can control on/off, ultrasonic frequency, ultrasonic time, and the like of the ultrasonic cleaning device 34.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the installation position of the functional structural member is different for different types of washing machines, and the installation position of the panel 20 is different.

In some embodiments, the washing machine is a pulsator type washing machine. The panel 20 is movably arranged at the front part of the upper panel of the washing machine body 10; the functional structural members are provided in the covered washing machine body 11 so as to extend downward of the washing machine body 10.

Optionally, the functional structure is movable. During operation, the functional structural part is pulled out upwards, so that the use of an operator is facilitated.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 to 4, the washing machine is a drum type washing machine. The panel 20 is movably arranged on the top of the front panel of the washing machine body 10; the functional structural members are disposed in the covered washing machine body 11 so as to extend rearward of the washing machine body 10.

Optionally, the functional structure is movable. When in operation, the functional structural part is pulled out, thereby being convenient for an operator to use.

For example, as shown in fig. 4, the functional structural components include a detergent dispensing box 31, a control panel 32, a partial washing device 33 for clothes, and an ultrasonic washing device 34. The panel 20 is movably installed on the washing machine body 10, the detergent feeding box 31, the local clothes washing device 33 and the ultrasonic washing device 34 are installed in the washing machine body 11 covered by the panel 20, and the control panel 32 is installed outside the panel 20. That is, additional functional devices required for the washing machine are hidden in the washing machine body 11 covered by the panel, so that additional functional structural members can be integrated into the washing machine body. After the panel 20 is buckled on the washing machine body 10, only a whole panel 20 can be seen in appearance, and the washing machine has the advantages of strong appearance integrity, simplicity, attractive appearance and good user experience.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the panel 20 is movably disposed on the washing machine body 10, but the movable disposition is not limited as long as the panel 20 can be switched between a first position fastened to the washing machine body 10 and a second position where the functional structural member is exposed after being opened.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 5 to 7, the washing machine further includes a rotating shaft mechanism 40, and the panel 20 is rotatably disposed on the washing machine body 10 through the rotating shaft mechanism 40.

The mechanism of the rotating shaft mechanism 40 is not limited, and a mechanism capable of rotating the panel 20 with respect to the washing machine body 10 may be adopted.

Optionally, the spindle structure employs a damped spindle 40. The damping rotating shaft is used on a notebook computer. As shown in fig. 7, the damping rotating shaft 40 includes a first rotating shaft 41 and a second rotating shaft 42 which are coaxially sleeved, a first connecting portion 410 is axially disposed on an outer peripheral wall of the first rotating shaft 41, and a second connecting portion 420 is axially disposed on an end surface of the second rotating shaft; the first rotating shaft 41 is sleeved outside the second rotating shaft 42, and a damping member is disposed on a sleeved surface between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, so that the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft form a damping rotating shaft. The first connection part 410 is disposed on the washing machine body 10, and the second connection part 420 is disposed on the panel 20.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 8 and 9, the washing machine further includes a routing bracket 50 provided with a routing groove 51; the first end 501 of the wire bracket 50 is disposed at the washing machine body 10, and the second end 502 is located at the rotating shaft mechanism 40; the second end 502 of the wiring bracket 50 is provided with a first wiring hole 52, and the first wiring hole 52 is coaxial with the rotating shaft mechanism 40 and is communicated with the wiring groove 51; a second wiring hole is formed at a position opposite to the face plate 20. In this embodiment, the control panel 32 is disposed on the panel 20, the second wire hole, the first wire hole 52 and the wire groove 51 form a wire channel, and the connection line (data line, control line, etc.) connects the devices in the washing machine body 10 with the control panel 32 through the wire channel.

In some embodiments, the hinge mechanism 40 includes a first hinge 41 and a second hinge 42 that are coaxially sleeved, the first hinge 41 is disposed on the routing bracket 50, and the second hinge 42 is disposed on the panel 20. The rotating shaft mechanism and the wiring support are integrated, so that the structure is compact, the installation is convenient, and the wiring is convenient. Specifically, as shown in fig. 9, the first rotating shaft 41 is disposed on the routing bracket 50 through a first connecting portion 410 disposed thereon, and the second rotating shaft 42 is disposed on the panel 20 through a second connecting portion 420 disposed thereon.

Optionally, the routing bracket 50 is provided with a mounting platform 53 for connecting with the first rotating shaft 41. As shown in fig. 7-9, the mounting platform 53 is formed to fit the first connection portion 410 of the first shaft 41.

Optionally, a cover plate 54 is further included, and the cover plate 54 is fastened on the upper end surface of the second end 502 of the trace frame 50. The wiring groove 51 and the first wiring hole 52 on the wiring bracket 50 protruding outside the washing machine body 10, and the rotating shaft mechanism are covered to protect the connecting wires and the rotating shaft.

Optionally, the rotating edge of the inner side surface of the panel 20 is provided with an assembling groove 21; the assembly slot 21 can accommodate therein the hinge mechanism 40, the first end 501 of the wire rack 50, and the cover plate 54. After the panel 20 is fastened to the washing machine body 10, the movable connection mechanism 30 is not exposed on the outer side surface of the panel 20.

In some embodiments, the washing machine further comprises, a snapping mechanism; the panel 20 is fastened to the washing machine body 10 by a fastening mechanism. The fastening mechanism is not limited, as long as it is ensured that the panel 20 is not automatically opened under the action of its own weight after being fastened.

Optionally, the first fastening mechanism includes a buckle and a slot, and the buckle can be fastened to the slot; the buckle is arranged on the panel, and the clamping groove is arranged on the washing machine body; or the buckle is arranged on the washing machine body, and the clamping groove is arranged on the panel. As shown in fig. 3, the latch 61 is disposed on the inner side surface of the panel 20, and the catch 62 is disposed at a corresponding position of the washing machine body 10.

Optionally, the second fastening mechanism includes a first magnetic attraction piece and a second magnetic attraction piece, and the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece are magnetically connected; wherein, the first magnetic part is arranged on the panel, and the second magnetic part is arranged on the washing machine body; or the first magnetic part is arranged on the washing machine body, and the second magnetic part is arranged on the panel.

In some embodiments, the washing machine further includes a handle structure disposed at a fastening connection position of the panel 20 and the washing machine body 10.

Optionally, the gripping structure is provided on the side of the panel 20 opposite to the turning side.

Alternatively, the catching mechanism is provided at a position of the washing machine body 10 contacting the catching side of the panel 20. As shown in fig. 3, a catching recess 70 is provided on an upper edge of the washing machine body 10.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer side of the panel 20 is a side surface facing the outer side when the panel 20 is fastened to the washing machine body 10, that is, a side surface facing an operator. The inner side of the panel 20 is the opposite side of the outer side.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the panel 20 is fastened to the washing machine body 10, the rotating side of the panel 20 may be smoothly transited to the outer surface of the washing machine body 10. Of course, it may protrude from the outer surface of the washing machine body 10. The setting is carried out according to the actual situation.

The present application is not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized by comprising,

a washing machine body;

2. A washing machine as claimed in claim 1 wherein the functional structure is movably disposed within the washing machine body covered by the panel.

3. A washing machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the functional structure comprises,

the control panel is arranged on the inner side or the outer side of the panel.

4. A washing machine as claimed in claim 3 wherein the functional structure comprises,

and the additional function device is arranged on the washing machine body and is used for arranging the control panel area.

5. A washing machine as claimed in claim 4 wherein the functional structure further comprises,

and the additional function control panel is arranged on the inner side of the panel and used for controlling the operation of the additional function device.

6. The washing machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the panel is movably disposed at a top of a front side of the washing machine body; the functional structural member is disposed in the washing machine body covered by the panel in a manner of extending to the rear of the washing machine body.

7. The washing machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising,

the panel is rotatably arranged on the washing machine body through the rotating shaft mechanism.

8. The washing machine as claimed in claim 7, further comprising,

the wiring bracket is provided with a wiring groove; the first end of the wiring bracket is arranged on the washing machine body, and the second end of the wiring bracket is positioned at the rotating shaft mechanism; the second end of the wiring support is provided with a first wiring hole, and the first wiring hole is coaxial with the rotating shaft mechanism and is communicated with the wiring groove; and a second wiring hole is formed in the position opposite to the panel.

9. The washing machine as claimed in claim 8, wherein the shaft mechanism includes a first shaft and a second shaft coaxially sleeved with each other, the first shaft is disposed on the wire rack, and the second shaft is disposed on the panel.

10. A washing machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 further comprising a snap-fit mechanism; the panel is buckled with the washing machine body through the buckling mechanism;

and/or, still include, the buckle handle structure, set up in the panel with the lock hookup position department of washing machine body.