JP2021519618A - Top-loading garment processing equipment and its lid opening / closing system - Google Patents

Abstract

Top-loading garment processing equipment and its lid opening / closing system, the top-loading garment processing equipment includes a housing, an outer cylinder installed in the housing, and an inner cylinder operably installed in the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder lid is provided, and the lid opening / closing system includes a lid opening system and / or a lid closing system. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to the field of home appliances, and specifically provides a top-loading garment processing facility and a lid opening / closing system thereof.

The top-loading drum washing machine mainly includes a housing, an outer cylinder, and an inner cylinder. Among them, an upper lid is provided on the top of the housing, an outer cylinder lid is provided at a position where the upper lid is aligned with the upper lid in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder, and an inner cylinder is provided at a position corresponding to the outer cylinder lid in the circumferential direction of the inner cylinder. A lid is provided. When the inner cylinder lid rotates and reaches the top of the inner cylinder, the upper lid, the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid come together, and the user opens the upper lid, the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid, and puts the garment on the inner cylinder. You can put it inside or take out clothes from inside the inner cylinder.

However, in the top loading drum washing machine in the prior art, the user needs to operate the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid separately to open and close the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid separately. The above-mentioned operation procedure of the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid is complicated, inconvenient for the user to use, and the user experience is poor.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a new top-loading drum washing machine is required in this field.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem in the prior art, that is, the problem that the conventional top-loading drum washing machine has a complicated opening operation of the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid, the present invention is for the top-loading garment processing equipment. A lid opening / closing system is provided, the top-loading garment processing facility comprises a housing, an outer cylinder installed in the housing, and an inner cylinder operably installed in the outer cylinder. A tubular lid is provided, the lid opening and closing system includes a lid opening system and / or a lid closing system.

In a preferred technical proposal of the lid opening / closing system, the lid opening system includes a lid opening lock installed on the housing or the outer cylinder, and the lid opening lock projects with a lid installed on the inner cylinder lid. A first latch is provided that can open the inner cylinder lid by abutting on the release button.

In a preferred technical proposal of the lid opening / closing system, the lid opening lock can further project and abut the inner cylinder lid to bring the first latch into contact with the lid opening button. A latch is provided.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, the inner cylinder lid is provided with a stopper, and the inner cylinder lid abuts on the second latch by the stopper.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, the inner cylinder is driven and connected to the inner cylinder, and the inner cylinder is driven to rotate to a position where the stopper and the second latch meet. A motor is provided.

In a preferred technical proposal of the lid opening / closing system, the lid opening system further includes a controller that is controlled and connected to the lid opening lock and the drive motor, respectively, and the controller is said to project the second latch. To control the drive motor to drive the inner cylinder to rotate the stopper to a position where the second latch meets, in order to control the lid opening lock, and to control the first latch. It is used to control the lid opening lock so that it protrudes and opens the inner cylinder lid.

In a preferred technique of the lid opening / closing system, a first roller is provided at the free end of the first latch, and the first latch abuts on the lid opening button through the first roller.

In a preferred technical proposal of the lid opening / closing system, a second roller is provided at the free end of the second latch, and the second latch abuts on the stopper through the second roller.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, a return spring is provided between the inner cylinder lid and the inner cylinder, and when the first latch abuts on the lid release button, the return spring automatically operates. The inner cylinder lid can be opened.

Further, the present invention further provides a top-loading garment processing facility including the lid opening system according to any one of the preferred technical proposals for the lid opening / closing system.

In a preferred technical proposal for the top-loading garment processing equipment, the top-loading garment processing equipment is a washing machine, a dryer, or an integrated washer-dryer.

In a preferred technical proposal of the lid opening / closing system, the lid closing system includes a lid closing lock installed on the housing or the outer cylinder, and the lid closing lock protrudes and abuts on the inner cylinder lid. A first latch capable of closing the inner cylinder lid is provided.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, the lid closing lock is further projected to abut the inner cylinder lid to bring the first latch into contact with the inner cylinder lid to bring the inner cylinder lid into contact. A second latch that can be closed is provided.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, the inner cylinder lid is provided with a stopper, and the inner cylinder lid abuts on the second latch by the stopper.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, the inner cylinder is driven and connected to the inner cylinder, and the inner cylinder is driven to rotate to a position where the stopper and the second latch meet. A motor is provided.

In a preferred technical proposal of the lid opening / closing system, the lid closing system further includes a controller that is controlled and connected to the lid closing lock and the drive motor, respectively, and the controller is said to project the second latch. To control the drive motor to drive the inner cylinder to rotate the stopper to a position where the second latch meets, in order to control the lid closing lock, and to control the first latch. It is used to control the lid closure lock so that it protrudes and closes the inner cylinder lid.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, a first roller is provided at the free end of the first latch, and the first latch abuts on the inner cylinder lid through the first roller.

In a preferred technical proposal of the lid opening / closing system, a second roller is provided at the free end of the second latch, and the second latch abuts on the stopper through the second roller.

In a preferred technical proposal for the lid opening / closing system, a return spring is provided between the inner cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid, and when the first latch abuts on the inner cylinder lid, the inner cylinder lid is provided. The inner cylinder lid tends to be opened by the return spring so that it can be closed gently.

Further, the present invention further provides a top-loading garment processing facility provided with the lid closing system according to any one of the preferred technical proposals for the lid opening / closing system.

In a preferred technical proposal for the top-loading garment processing equipment, the top-loading garment processing equipment is a washing machine, a dryer, or an integrated washer-dryer.

In a preferred technical proposal of the present invention, a person skilled in the art may install a lid opening lock on the housing or the outer cylinder to hit the lid opening button on the inner cylinder lid when the first latch of the lid opening lock protrudes. It can be understood that the lid release button is pressed and the inner cylinder lid can be unlocked as the first latch further protrudes. The unlocked inner cylinder lid can be automatically opened by the action of its own return spring. Therefore, when the lid opening system of the present invention is applied to a top-loading drum washing machine, the inner cylinder lid of the washing machine can be automatically unlocked and opened, preferably the inner cylinder lid is opened by the user. Will be opened automatically at the same time as or after opening. Therefore, the lid opening system of the present invention reduces the user's manual opening of the inner cylinder lid and optimizes the user experience.

Preferably, the lid opening lock is further provided with a second latch and the inner cylinder lid is provided with a stopper. After the washing machine completes the washing operation, the inner cylinder is first positioned by the positioning lock at the position where the inner cylinder lid and the outer cylinder lid meet. Then, the latch of the positioning lock is retracted, the inner cylinder is rotated by the drive of the drive motor, and the second latch protrudes. When the inner cylinder rotates to the position where the second latch and the stopper come into contact with each other, the inner cylinder stops rotating. The first latch is projected to unlock and open the inner cylinder lid. After unlocking and opening the inner cylinder lid, both the first latch and the second latch retract. Rotate the inner cylinder again to the position where the inner cylinder lid and the outer cylinder lid meet, and lock the inner cylinder with the positioning lock. Finally, the upper lid and the outer cylinder lid are opened, and after the outer cylinder lid is opened, the inner cylinder lid is automatically opened by the action of its own return spring.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described together with a top-loading drum washing machine with reference to the drawings.

It is a perspective view of the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the part A in FIG. It is a structural schematic diagram of the lid opening system of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the B part in FIG. It is a flowchart when the inner cylinder lid of this invention is opened. It is a structural schematic diagram of the lid closing system of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the C part in FIG. It is a flowchart when the inner cylinder lid of this invention is closed.

Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments are used solely to illustrate the technical principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. For example, the positioning device of the present invention can be applied not only to a top-loading drum washer, but also to a top-loading dryer and a top-loading integrated washer / dryer. One of ordinary skill in the art can adjust it as needed to adapt to a particular application, and the adjusted technical proposal remains within the scope of the invention.

In the description of the present invention, the direction or positional relationship of the terms "center", "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. The term indicating is based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is for convenience of explanation, and the device or element needs to have a specific direction and be constructed or operated in a specific direction. It is not understood as a limitation on the present invention as it does not imply or imply that there is. Also, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used only to explain the purpose and cannot be understood to indicate or imply relative importance.

Further, in the description of the present invention, the terms "mounting", "communication", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense unless otherwise specified or limited, and may be, for example, a fixed connection. However, it may be connected detachably or integrally. It may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. It may be directly connected, indirectly connected via an intermediate medium, or communicated inside the two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention depending on the specific circumstances.

As shown in FIG. 1, the top-loading drum washing machine of the present invention mainly includes a housing (not shown), an outer cylinder 1, and an inner cylinder 2 in this order from the outside to the inside. Among them, an upper lid (not shown) is provided on the top of the housing, and an outer cylinder lid (not shown) is provided on the top of the outer cylinder 1 at a position where it meets the upper lid, in the circumferential direction of the inner cylinder 2. The inner cylinder lid is provided at a position corresponding to the outer cylinder lid. When the inner cylinder lid rotates and reaches the top of the inner cylinder 2, the upper lid, the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid come together, and the user opens the upper lid, the outer cylinder lid and the inner cylinder lid, and puts the clothes inside. The clothes can be put into the cylinder 2 and the clothes can be taken out from the inner cylinder 2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner cylinder lid includes a split type first inner cylinder lid 21 and a second inner cylinder lid 22, and also includes a first inner cylinder lid 21 and a second inner cylinder. The lids 22 are lockable to each other after being closed. Among them, a first return spring (not shown) for automatically opening the first inner cylinder lid 21 from the closed state is provided between the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the inner cylinder 2. It is provided. A second return spring (not shown) for automatically opening the second inner cylinder lid 22 from the closed state is provided between the second inner cylinder lid 22 and the inner cylinder 2. ..

Further, although not shown, an interlocking mechanism is provided between the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22, and the interlocking mechanism allows the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 21 to have an interlocking mechanism. The inner cylinder lid 22 can be opened and closed synchronously. The interlocking mechanism that realizes the opening and closing of the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 in synchronization is a relatively common mechanism in a top-loading drum washing machine. The explanation will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first inner cylinder lid 21 is provided with a lid opening button 211. When the lid release button 211 is pressed, the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 that are locked to each other can be unlocked. After the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 are unlocked, they can be automatically opened by the action of the first return spring and the second return spring.

Continuing with reference to FIG. 1, the top-loading drum washing machine of the present invention further comprises a belt wheel 3, a belt 4 and a drive motor 5. The belt wheel 3 is installed on the outside of the outer cylinder 1 and is fixed coaxially with the inner cylinder 2. The drive motor 5 is installed in the housing, and a person skilled in the art can fix the drive motor 5 to the housing or the outer cylinder 1 as needed. The output shaft of the drive motor 5 rotates and drives the belt wheel 3 via the belt 4 when the drive motor 5 rotates, and further rotates the inner cylinder 2 via the belt 4. It is driven and connected to the belt wheel 3.

Further, although not shown, the top-loading drum washing machine of the present invention further comprises a positioning lock installed on the outer cylinder. When the inner cylinder 2 rotates to the position where the inner cylinder lid and the outer cylinder lid meet, the latch of the positioning lock protrudes and then is inserted into the lock slot installed in the belt wheel 3, and the inner cylinder 2 is currently inserted together with the belt wheel 3. Can be locked in the position of.

Continuing with reference to FIG. 1, the top-loading drum washing machine of the present invention further comprises a lid opening and closing system including either a lid opening system or a lid closing system. Among them, the lid opening system is mainly provided with a lid opening lock 6 for automatically opening the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 after the washing of the washing machine is completed. The lid closing system is mainly provided with a lid closing lock 7 for automatically closing the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 before the washing machine starts washing.

Hereinafter, the lid opening system of the present invention will be described in detail together with FIGS. 1 to 4.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lid opening lock 6 of the present invention is installed in the outer cylinder 1 and near the mouth of the outer cylinder. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can also install the lid opening lock 6 on the housing, if desired. Further, the lid opening system of the present invention further includes a first stopper 212 installed on the first inner cylinder lid 21. The first stopper 212 cooperates with the lid opening lock 6 to automatically open the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 which are both closed. Those skilled in the art can understand that the first stopper 212 of the present invention may have any feasible structure such as a hook, a plate-like structure, or a columnar structure.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the lid opening lock 6 of the present invention mainly includes a lid opening lock main body (not shown), a lid opening latch 61 as a first latch, and a second latch. The lid open positioning latch 62 and a driving member (not shown) are provided. Among them, the lid opening latch 61 and the lid opening positioning latch 62 are slidably connected to the lid opening lock main body along their own axial directions. The driving member is used to drive the lid opening latch 61 and the lid opening positioning latch 62 and slide them along their own axial directions. Preferably, there are two lid opening positioning latches 62, each of which is installed on both sides of the lid opening latch 61, and the first inner cylinder lid 21 is deformed when the lid opening positioning latch 62 abuts on the first stopper 212. It is used to prevent Correspondingly, two first stoppers 212 are also provided. When the lid open positioning latch 62 protrudes, the first stopper 212 can come into contact with the lid open positioning latch 62 as the inner cylinder 2 rotates. When the first stopper 212 comes into contact with the lid opening positioning latch 62, the lid opening latch 61 can just come into contact with the lid opening button 211 after protruding. The number of the lid opening positioning latch 62 is not limited to the two shown in FIG. 4, and is limited to, for example, one, on the premise that the lid opening latch 61 can be brought into contact with the lid opening button 211. It may be any number such as 3, 4, or 4. Further, on the premise of ensuring that the lid opening latch 61 can abut on the lid opening button 211, those skilled in the art will also omit the installation of the lid opening positioning latch 62 and the first stopper 212, if necessary. For example, an angle sensor is provided on the inner cylinder 2, and the angle sensor accurately rotates the inner cylinder 2 to a position where the lid opening button 211 and the lid opening latch 61 meet.

Although not shown, the lid opening system of the present invention further includes a controller for controlling the operation of the positioning lock, the drive motor 5, and the lid opening lock 6.

Hereinafter, the main steps of the lid opening system of the present invention to open the inner cylinder lid will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in step S11, after the washing work of the washing machine is completed, the controller controls the drive motor 5 to rotate the belt wheel 3 to the position where the lock slot and the latch of the positioning lock meet, and then the positioning lock. Insert the latch of No. 1 into the lock slot and lock the inner cylinder 2 at the position where the inner cylinder lid and the outer cylinder lid meet.

As shown in step S12, after the positioning lock locks the belt wheel 3 (for example, after a 5-second interval), the controller controls the drive motor 5 to reversely rotate the belt wheel 3 with the inner cylinder 2. , The lid opening positioning latch 62 of the lid opening lock 6 is projected.

As shown in step S13, when the first stopper 212 on the first inner cylinder lid 21 comes into contact with the protruding lid open positioning latch 62, the controller stops the rotation of the drive motor 5, thereby causing the inner cylinder. 2 also stops rotating. Further, the controller projects the lid opening latch 61 of the lid opening lock 6. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can allow the lid opening latch 61 to protrude at the same time as the lid opening positioning latch 62 protrudes, if necessary.

As shown in step S14, the lid opening latch 61 comes into contact with the lid opening button 211 on the first inner cylinder lid 21 as it protrudes, and by pressing the lid opening button 211, the first inner cylinder The lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 can be unlocked. After the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 are unlocked, the controller retracts the lid opening latch 61 and the lid opening positioning latch 62, and drives the inner cylinder 2 with the drive motor 5. Rotate in the positive direction.

Those skilled in the art will find that after the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 are unlocked, the free ends of the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 are set to the first return spring. It can be understood that the action of the second return spring is pressed against the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1 or the inside of the outer cylinder lid.

As shown in step S15, when the inner cylinder 2 rotates again to the position where the inner cylinder lid and the outer cylinder lid meet, the controller stops the rotation of the drive motor 5 and latches the positioning lock on the belt wheel 3. The inner cylinder 2 and the belt wheel 3 are locked by being inserted into the lock slot of.

Therefore, the lid opening system of the present invention reduces the user's manual opening of the inner cylinder lid and optimizes the user experience.

In addition, corresponding to step S13, a sensor for detecting whether or not the lid opening positioning latch 62 is in contact with the first stopper 212 is provided in the lid opening lock 6. Those skilled in the art can use the sensor, for example, a pressure sensor installed at the bottom end of the lid open positioning latch 62, a proximity switch installed at the top end of the lid open positioning latch 62, a switch capable of contacting the first stopper 212, and the like. It can be understood that any feasible sensor may be used.

Further, in response to step S14, the protrusion stroke of the lid opening latch 61 is such that after the lid opening latch 61 is completely projected, the lid opening button 211 is pressed to open the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder. The lid 22 is installed so that it can be unlocked. Further, after the lid opening latch 61 is completely projected, the controller retracts the lid opening latch 61.

Further, in order to prevent the lid opening latch 61 and the lid opening positioning latch 62 from being worn, those skilled in the art will also install rollers at the free ends of the lid opening latch 61 and the lid opening positioning latch 62, respectively, as necessary. The lid opening latch 61 and the lid opening positioning latch 62 can also come into contact with the lid opening button 211 and the first stopper 212 via their own rollers, respectively.

Hereinafter, the lid closing system of the present invention will be described in detail together with FIGS. 1, 2, 6 and 7.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lid closing lock 7 of the present invention is installed in the outer cylinder 1 and near the outer cylinder mouth. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can also install the lid closure lock 7 on the housing, if desired. Further, the lid closing system of the present invention further includes a second stopper 221 installed on the second inner cylinder lid 22. The second stopper 221 cooperates with the lid closing lock 7 to automatically close the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 in the open state. Those skilled in the art can understand that the second stopper 221 of the present invention may have any feasible structure such as a hook, a plate-like structure, a columnar structure, or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lid closing lock 7 of the present invention mainly includes a lid closing lock main body (not shown), a lid closing latch 71, a lid closing positioning latch 72, and a driving member (FIG. 6). Not shown). Among them, the lid closing latch 71 and the lid closing positioning latch 72 are slidably connected to the lid closing lock main body along their own axial directions. The driving member is used to drive the lid closing latch 71 and the lid closing positioning latch 72 and slide them along their own axial directions. Preferably, there are two lid closing positioning latches 72, each of which is installed on both sides of the lid closing latch 71, and the second inner cylinder lid 22 is deformed when the lid closing positioning latch 72 abuts on the second stopper 221. It is used to prevent the closure. Correspondingly, two second stoppers 221 are also provided. When the lid closing positioning latch 72 protrudes, the second stopper 221 can come into contact with the lid closing positioning latch 72 as the inner cylinder 2 rotates. When the second stopper 221 comes into contact with the lid closing positioning latch 72, the lid closing latch 71 can close the second inner cylinder lid 22 when it protrudes. The number of lid closing positioning latches 72 is not limited to the two shown in FIG. 7 on the premise that the lid closing latch 71 guarantees that the second inner cylinder lid 22 can be closed. , For example, it may be any number such as 1, 3, or 4. Further, on the premise that the lid closing latch 71 guarantees that the second inner cylinder lid 22 can be closed, those skilled in the art will also use the lid closing positioning latch 72 and the second stopper 221 as needed. Installation can be omitted. For example, an angle sensor is provided on the inner cylinder 2, and the angle sensor accurately rotates the inner cylinder 2 to a position where the lid closing latch 71 can close the second inner cylinder lid 22. Let me.

Although not shown, the lid closure system of the present invention further includes a controller for controlling the operation of the positioning lock, the drive motor 5, and the lid closure lock 7. Those skilled in the art can also jointly use a controller with one lid closing system and one lid opening system, if desired.

Hereinafter, the main steps in which the lid closing system of the present invention closes the inner cylinder lid will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in step S21, the controller controls the positioning lock to retract the latch from the lock slot on the belt wheel 3, and controls the drive motor 5 to rotate the belt wheel 3 forward with the inner cylinder 2. At the same time, the lid closing positioning latch 72 of the lid closing lock 7 is projected.

As shown in step S22, when the second stopper 221 on the second inner cylinder lid 22 comes into contact with the protruding lid closing positioning latch 72, the controller stops the rotation of the drive motor 5, thereby causing the inner cylinder. 2 also stops rotating. Further, the controller projects the lid closing latch 71 of the lid closing lock 7. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can also allow the lid closing latch 71 to protrude at the same time as the lid closing positioning latch 72 protrudes, if necessary.

As shown in step S23, the lid closing latch 71 can close the second inner cylinder lid 22 as it protrudes, and between the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22. Since there is an interlocking mechanism, the second inner cylinder lid 22 is closed, and at the same time, the first inner cylinder lid 21 is also closed. After the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 are closed, the controller retracts the lid closing latch 71 and the lid closing positioning latch 72.

As shown in step S24, after the step S23 is completed, the controller causes the washing machine to start the washing operation.

Therefore, the lid closing system of the present invention reduces the user's manual closing of the inner cylinder lid and optimizes the user experience.

In addition, corresponding to step S22, a sensor for detecting whether or not the lid closing positioning latch 72 is in contact with the second stopper 221 is provided in the lid closing lock 7. Those skilled in the art can use the sensor, for example, a pressure sensor installed at the bottom end of the lid closing positioning latch 72, a proximity switch installed at the top end of the lid closing positioning latch 72, a switch capable of contacting the second stopper 221 and the like. It can be understood that any feasible sensor may be used.

Further, in response to step S23, the protruding stroke of the lid closing latch 71 can just close the first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 after the lid closing latch 71 completely protrudes. Will be installed. Further, after the lid closing latch 71 is completely projected, the controller retracts the lid closing latch 71.

Further, in order to prevent the lid closing latch 71 and the lid closing positioning latch 72 from being worn, those skilled in the art will also install rollers at the free ends of the lid closing latch 71 and the lid closing positioning latch 72, respectively, if necessary. The lid closing latch 71 and the lid closing positioning latch 72 can also come into contact with the outside of the second inner cylinder lid 22 and the second stopper 221 via their own rollers, respectively.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the inner cylinder lid of the present invention is, for example, the inner cylinder lid 2 in addition to the split type first inner cylinder lid 21 and the second inner cylinder lid 22 in the preferred embodiment described above. It can be understood that any feasible inner cylinder lid may be used, such as a lid that may be driveably connected to the inner cylinder 2 and may be slidably connected to the inner cylinder 2.

Further, those skilled in the art will also install the top-loading washing machine of the present invention integrally with the upper lid and the outer cylinder lid in addition to the upper lid and the outer cylinder lid separately installed according to the preferred embodiment described above. It can be understood that the outer cylinder and all the clothes inlets on the housing may be closed when the lid is closed.

Although the technical proposal of the present invention has now been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Understood. One of ordinary skill in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions to related technical features without departing from the principles of the present invention, and any of these modifications or substitutions of technical proposals will be covered by the present invention. include.

1 Outer cylinder 2 Inner cylinder 21 First inner cylinder lid 211 Lid open button 212 First stopper 22 Second inner cylinder lid 221 Second stopper 3 Belt wheel 4 Belt 5 Drive motor 6 Lid open lock 61 Lid open latch 62 Closure Open Positioning Latch 7 Closure Closure Lock 71 Closure Closure Latch 72 Closure Closure Positioning Latch

Claims (19)

A top-loading garment processing facility including a housing, an outer cylinder installed in the housing, and an inner cylinder movably installed in the outer cylinder and provided with an inner cylinder lid.
A lid opening / closing system for top-loading garment processing equipment, comprising a lid opening system and / or a lid closing system. The lid opening system includes a lid opening lock installed on the housing or the outer cylinder.
The first aspect of the invention is characterized in that the lid opening lock is provided with a first latch capable of opening the inner cylinder lid by projecting and contacting a lid opening button installed on the inner cylinder lid. A lid opening and closing system for the listed top-loading garment processing equipment. The claim is characterized in that the lid opening lock is further provided with a second latch capable of bringing the first latch into contact with the lid opening button by projecting and contacting the inner cylinder lid. Item 2. The lid opening / closing system for the top-loading garment processing equipment according to item 2. The lid opening / closing for the top-loading garment processing equipment according to claim 3, wherein the inner cylinder lid is provided with a stopper, and the inner cylinder lid abuts on the second latch by the stopper. system. The claim is characterized in that a drive motor is provided in the housing, which is drive-connected to the inner cylinder and for driving the inner cylinder to rotate the stopper and the second latch to a position where they meet. Item 4. The lid opening / closing system for the top-loading garment processing equipment according to item 4. The lid opening system further includes a controller that is controlled and connected to the lid opening lock and the drive motor, respectively.
The controller drives the inner cylinder to rotate the stopper to a position where the second latch meets in order to control the lid opening lock so as to project the second latch. The top of claim 5, characterized in that it is used to control a drive motor and to control the lid opening lock so that the first latch protrudes to open the inner cylinder lid. Closure opening and closing system for loading garment processing equipment. Any of claims 2 to 6, wherein a first roller is provided at the free end of the first latch, and the first latch abuts on the lid opening button through the first roller. The lid opening / closing system for the top-loading garment processing equipment described in item 1. Any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein a second roller is provided at the free end of the second latch, and the second latch abuts on the stopper through the second roller. A lid opening and closing system for top-loading garment processing equipment as described in. A return spring is provided between the inner cylinder lid and the inner cylinder, and when the first latch abuts on the lid release button, the return spring can automatically open the inner cylinder lid. The lid opening / closing system for a top-loading garment processing facility according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the lid can be opened and closed. The lid closing system includes a lid closing lock installed on the housing or the outer cylinder.
The top-loading garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein the lid closing lock is provided with a first latch capable of closing the inner cylinder lid by contacting the inner cylinder lid when protruding. Lid opening and closing system for. The lid closing lock is further provided with a second latch that can bring the first latch into contact with the inner cylinder lid and close the inner cylinder lid by contacting the inner cylinder lid when protruding. The lid opening / closing system for a top-loading garment processing facility according to claim 10. The lid opening / closing for a top-loading garment processing facility according to claim 11, wherein the inner cylinder lid is provided with a stopper, and the inner cylinder lid abuts on the second latch by the stopper. system. The claim is characterized in that a drive motor is provided in the housing, which is drive-connected to the inner cylinder and for driving the inner cylinder to rotate the stopper and the second latch to a position where they meet. Item 12. The lid opening / closing system for the top-loading garment processing equipment. The lid closure system further includes a controller that is controlled and connected to the lid closure lock and the drive motor, respectively.
The controller drives the inner cylinder to rotate the stopper to a position where the second latch meets in order to control the lid closing lock so as to project the second latch. 13. The top of claim 13, characterized in that it is used to control a drive motor and to control the lid closure lock such that the first latch is projected to close the inner cylinder lid. Closure opening and closing system for loading garment processing equipment. Any of claims 10 to 14, wherein a first roller is provided at the free end of the first latch, and the first latch abuts on the inner cylinder lid through the first roller. The lid opening / closing system for the top-loading garment processing equipment described in item 1. Any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein a second roller is provided at the free end of the second latch, and the second latch abuts on the stopper through the second roller. A lid opening and closing system for top-loading garment processing equipment as described in. A return spring is provided between the inner cylinder lid and the inner cylinder so that the inner cylinder lid can be gently closed when the first latch abuts on the inner cylinder lid. The lid opening / closing system for a top-loading garment processing facility according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein the inner cylinder lid tends to be opened by the return spring. A top-loading garment processing facility comprising the lid opening / closing system according to any one of claims 1 to 17. The top-loading garment processing equipment according to claim 18, wherein the top-loading garment processing equipment is a washing machine, a dryer, or an integrated washer-dryer.

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