WO2016112599A1

WO2016112599A1 - Washing machine

Info

Publication number: WO2016112599A1
Application number: PCT/CN2015/077576
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘纯一; 朴澯蒍; 刘常华; 胡伟; 叶德新; 徐彭城
Original assignee: 无锡小天鹅股份有限公司
Priority date: 2015-01-13
Filing date: 2015-04-27
Publication date: 2016-07-21

Abstract

A washing machine (100), comprising: a control panel (1), a detergent compartment (2), a button (3), a locking member (4), and an ejection assembly (5), the detergent compartment (2) being able to move between an open and a closed position; the button (3) is disposed in the centre of the front surface of the detergent compartment (2); the locking member (4) is constructed so that when the detergent compartment (2) is in a closed position, the locking member (4) engages the control panel (1) to lock the detergent compartment (2) in the closed position, and when the button (3) is pressed, the locking member (4) disengages the control panel (1); the ejection assembly (5) is disposed between the detergent compartment (2) and the control panel (1), and is constructed to push the movement of the detergent compartment (2) from the closed position to the open position after the locking member (4) disengages the control panel (1).

Description

washing machine

Technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of washing machine manufacturing, and in particular to a washing machine.

Background technique

It is pointed out in the related art that the detergent box of the drum washing machine is opened and closed by manual pulling. In order to facilitate the user to pull the detergent box, the detergent box is usually designed with a button groove that is convenient for the user to hold. However, the button groove affects the overall appearance of the drum washing machine, and the buckle position is easy to accumulate dust. In addition, the pull-opening and closing of the detergent box are manual manipulations, and the user feels and feels different, and the use comfort is not high.

Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine which can automatically eject the detergent box of the washing machine after pressing the button of the washing machine.

A washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a control panel; a detergent box, the detergent box is disposed on the control panel, and the detergent box is movable between an open position and a closed position; a button is disposed at a center of a front surface of the detergent box; a lock member, the lock member is disposed on the detergent box, and the lock member is configured to be located when the detergent box is located The locking member cooperates with the control panel to lock the detergent box in the closed position, the button is pressed to disengage the control panel from the control panel, and the ejector assembly The ejector assembly is disposed between the detergent box and the control panel, and the ejector assembly is configured to push the detergent box away from the control panel The closed position moves toward the open position.

According to the washing machine of the embodiment of the invention, by setting the button, the locking member and the ejecting member, the detergent box can be automatically ejected by pressing the button without pulling by hand. In addition, the shape of the washing machine is simple, beautiful, and more comfortable to use.

According to an example of the present invention, the control panel is formed with a locking hole, the locking member extends in the up and down direction and is movable in an up and down direction, and the lock is when the detergent box is in the closed position. An upper end of the stopper projects into the locking hole and engages with the locking hole.

According to an example of the present invention, a limit hole is formed in the detergent box, and an upper end of the lock member is adapted to engage the lock hole through the limit hole.

According to an example of the present invention, the locking member has a first extension extending forward, the first extension Having a first beveled surface, the button has a second extension extending rearward, the second extension having a second bevel that cooperates with the first bevel, wherein the second extension is pressed by the button The first extension is urged to move downward to disengage the upper end of the locking member from the locking hole.

According to an example of the invention, the locking member is provided with a return spring that rests between the first extension and the detergent box.

According to an example of the present invention, the detergent box is formed with an open top ejection chamber, wherein the ejection assembly includes: an ejection lever, the ejection lever being movable forward and backward on the ejection Inside the chamber, the ejector rod has a front side open receiving groove; an ejection spring, the ejection spring is disposed in the receiving groove and stops between the ejection rod and the detergent box .

According to an example of the present invention, the detergent box is provided with an ejection housing, the ejection housing defines the ejection chamber, and the rear end of the ejection housing is disposed toward the ejection housing. a stop extending in a central direction, the front end of the ejector rod being provided with an extension extending away from a center direction of the ejector rod, the extension portion cooperating with the stopper to prevent the ejector rod Detach from the ejection chamber.

According to an example of the invention, the ejector components are plural and the plurality of ejector components are spaced apart from one another.

According to an example of the present invention, the detergent box includes: a case; and a handle connected to a front end of the case, wherein the button is provided on a front surface of the handle.

The additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows.

DRAWINGS

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from

1 is a perspective view of a control panel, a detergent box, and a button according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a front elevational view of the control panel, detergent box and buttons shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the control panel, detergent box and buttons shown in Figure 1 with the detergent box in a closed position;

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the control panel, detergent box and buttons shown in Figure 1;

Figure 6 is an enlarged view of a portion B circled in Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the control panel, the detergent box and the buttons shown in Figure 1;

Figure 8 is an exploded view of the case and the handle shown in Figure 1;

Figure 9 is an exploded view of another angle of the case and the handle shown in Figure 1;

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the handle shown in Figure 9;

Figure 11 is a perspective view of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference mark:

100: washing machine;

1: control panel; 11: locking hole;

2: detergent box; 21: box; 211: limit hole; 212: hook;

22: handle; 221: guide; 222: card; 2221: card hole;

3: button; 31: second extension;

4: a locking member; 41: a first extension; 411: a first slope;

5: ejection assembly; 51: ejection rod; 511: extension; 52: ejection spring;

6: return spring;

7: top out of the shell; 71: top out cavity; 72: stop.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Rear, Left, Right, Vertical, Horizontal, Top, Bottom, Inner, Outside, Axial, Radial, and Weekly The orientation or positional relationship of the indications is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of describing the present invention and the simplified description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to has a specific orientation, Azimuth construction and operation are therefore not to be construed as limiting the invention.

Moreover, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include one or more of the features either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise stated.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connected", and "connected" are to be understood broadly, and may be fixed or detachable, for example, unless otherwise explicitly defined and defined. Connected, or Connected integrally; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, which can be internal communication between two components. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in a specific case by those skilled in the art.

A washing machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figs. The washing machine 100 may be a drum washing machine. In the following description of the present application, the washing machine 100 will be described as an example of a drum washing machine. Of course, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the washing machine 100 can also be other types of washing machines, such as a pulsator washing machine and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 11, a washing machine 100, such as a drum washing machine, according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control panel 1, a detergent box 2, a button 3, a lock member 4, and an ejection assembly 5.

For example, referring to FIG. 1 and in conjunction with FIG. 2, the control panel 1 extends in the left-right direction, and the control panel 1 is formed with an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction, the opening is formed substantially in a rectangular shape, the detergent box 2 extends in the front-rear direction, and the detergent The cartridge 2 is provided on the control panel 1 so as to be movable back and forth.

Specifically, the detergent box 2 passes through the above opening and is movable between an open position and a closed position. Wherein, the detergent box 2 has an open state and a closed state, and is opened when the detergent box 2 is in the open position, at which time detergent can be put into the detergent box 2 (as shown in FIG. 1); When the cartridge 2 is in the closed position (as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5), the front surface of the detergent box 2 is preferably substantially flush with the front surface of the control panel 1 to ensure that the washing machine 100 is external to the washing machine 100, for example. Beautiful appearance.

As shown in FIGS. 7-9, the detergent box 2 may include a case body 21 and a handle 22 extending in the front-rear direction, and the inside of the case body 21 defines an accommodation space for accommodating the detergent, and the handle 22 is vertical The direction is extended, and the handle 22 is attached to the front end of the casing 21. When the detergent box 2 is in the closed position, the front surface of the casing 21 is preferably substantially flush with the front surface of the control panel 1.

Wherein, the box body 21 and the handle 22 can be detachably connected. For example, referring to FIG. 7 and in conjunction with FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the rear surface of the handle 22 is provided with two card portions 222 spaced apart from each other, each card portion. Each of the holes 222 is formed with a card hole 2221, and a front end of the case body 21 is provided with a hook 212 adapted to be engaged with the card hole 2221. Thus, by the cooperation of the hook 212 and the card hole 2221, the case 21 and the handle 22 can be conveniently and securely connected integrally. Of course, the case 21 can also be integrally formed with the handle 22.

The button 3 is disposed on the front surface of the detergent box 2. For example, the button 3 is disposed on the front surface of the handle 22. Preferably, the button 3 is disposed at a central position of the handle 22, so that the pressing is relatively labor-saving, which is advantageous for the detergent. The pop-up of the box 2.

The lock member 4 is provided on the detergent box 2. Specifically, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the lock member 4 is provided on the side of the casing 21 adjacent to the handle 22. The locking member 4 is configured to lock the locking member 4 when the detergent box 2 is in the closed position The panel 1 cooperates to lock the detergent box 2 in the closed position (as shown in FIG. 4), and the button 3 lock member 4 is disengaged from the control panel 1 (as shown in FIG. 3).

The ejector assembly 5 is disposed between the detergent box 2 and the control panel 1, for example, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the ejector assembly 5 is located between the rear surface of the handle 22 and the front surface of the control panel 1, ejecting The assembly 5 is configured to move the detergent box 2 from the closed position to the open position (i.e., from the back to the front) after the lock member 4 is disengaged from the control panel 1. Thereby, it is possible to semi-automatically realize that the detergent box 2 can be automatically ejected slowly when the user presses the button 3.

The detergent box 2 is in a normally closed state, and the locking member 4 is engaged with the control panel 1. At this time, the detergent box 2 is fixed with respect to the control panel 1. When the washing machine 100 such as the drum washing machine is working, the user can press backward. Button 3, during the pressing of the button 3, the locking member 4 is gradually disengaged from the control panel 1, when the detergent box 2 is no longer locked by the locking member 4, and the detergent box 2 moves from the back to the front and Gradually moved to the open position, after which the user can dispense the detergent into the detergent box 2.

According to the washing machine 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, for example, the drum washing machine, by pressing the button 3, the lock member 4, and the ejector unit 5, the detergent box 2 can be automatically ejected without pulling by hand. In addition, the washing machine 100 such as a drum washing machine has a simple and beautiful appearance and is more comfortable to use.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 5 and in conjunction with FIG. 6, the control panel 1 is formed with a locking hole 11, the bottom of the locking hole 11 is open, the locking member 4 extends in the up and down direction, and the locking member 4 is The upper and lower ends of the lock member 4 extend into the lock hole 11 and cooperate with the lock hole 11 when the detergent box 2 is in the closed position. Since the lock member 4 is mounted on the detergent box 2, and the upper end of the lock member 4 is engaged with the lock hole 11 of the control panel 1, the detergent box 2 is fixed relative to the control panel 1, so that when washing When the reagent cartridge 2 is in the closed state, it can be fixed to the control panel 1 by the locking member 4 without moving to the open position.

Further, the detergent box 2 is formed with a limiting hole 211. The limiting hole 211 is located below the locking hole 11. The limiting hole 211 extends through the detergent box 2 in the up and down direction, and the upper end of the locking member 4 is adapted to pass through the limit. The position hole 211 is engaged with the lock hole 11. Specifically, when the detergent box 2 is in the closed position, the upper end of the locking member 4 extends through the limiting hole 211 into the locking hole 11 to cooperate with the locking hole 11, as shown in FIG. 4; When the box 2 is moved from the closed position to the open position, the locking member 4 moves downward, and the locking member 4 is disengaged from the locking hole 11 and received in the limiting hole 211, as shown in FIG. 2 is released, and the detergent box 2 can be moved forward by the action of the ejection unit 5. Thus, by providing the stopper hole 211 in the detergent box 2, the movement of the lock member 4 in the front-rear direction can be effectively defined, and the reliability of the movement of the lock member 4 in the up and down direction can be ensured.

Referring to Figure 6, the locking member 4 has a first extending portion 41 extending forwardly. The first extending portion 41 is substantially a right-angled triangle. The first extending portion 41 has a first inclined surface 411. The first inclined surface 411 is configured to be rearward. Extending forwardly downwardly, the button 3 has a second extension 31 extending rearwardly, and the second extension 31 has a first slope 411 The second inclined surface 311 is configured to extend obliquely upward from the front to the rear, wherein the pressing button 3 and the second extending portion 31 push the first extending portion 41 to move downward to make the upper end of the locking member 4 and the lock The stop hole 11 is disengaged.

During the backward movement of the button 3, the second inclined surface 311 of the second extending portion 31 cooperates with the first inclined surface 411 of the first extending portion 41. Since the locking member 4 can only move in the up and down direction, the lock can be driven. The stopper 4 is moved downward so that the upper end of the lock member 4 is disengaged from the lock hole 11.

Further, the lock member 4 is provided with a return spring 6 which is stopped between the first extension portion 41 and the detergent box 2. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the return spring 6 is sleeved at the lower end of the locking member 4, and when the detergent box 2 is moved from the open position to the closed position, the locking member 4 can be moved upward by the return spring 6. Thus, the upper end of the locking member 4 can extend into the locking hole 11 through the limiting hole 211 and cooperate with the locking hole 11.

The detergent box 2 is formed with an ejection chamber 71 whose rear side is open. For example, referring to FIG. 6 and in conjunction with FIG. 10, the detergent box 2 is provided with an ejection housing 7 which can be connected to the rear surface of the handle 22 of the detergent box 2 by a snap structure to eject the housing 7. An ejection chamber 71 is defined. Therein, the ejection assembly 5 is adapted to be mounted within the ejection chamber 71.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the ejector assembly 5 includes an ejector rod 51 and an ejector spring 52. The ejector rod 51 is disposed in the ejection chamber 71 so as to be movable back and forth, and the rear end of the ejector rod 51 The ejection chamber 71 can be extended rearward, and the ejection lever 51 has a receiving groove whose front side is open. The ejector spring 52 is disposed in the accommodating groove, and the ejector spring 52 is stopped between the ejector rod 51 and the detergent box 2. Wherein, when the detergent box 2 is in the closed position, the ejection spring 52 is in a compressed state; when the button 3 is pressed, the first inclined surface 411 is pushed downward by the pushing of the second inclined surface 311, so that the locking member 4 will The lower movement causes the detergent box 2 to be completely disengaged from the control panel 1, and the detergent box 2 is automatically ejected forward by the reverse thrust released by the ejection spring 52.

Further, referring to FIG. 6, the front wall in the ejection chamber 71 is provided with a rearwardly extending guiding portion 221 which projects into the ejection spring 52 to guide the movement of the ejection spring 52.

Further, the rear end of the ejector casing 7 is provided with a stopper portion 72 extending toward the center direction of the ejector casing 7, and the front end of the ejector rod 51 is provided with an extending portion 511 extending away from the center direction of the ejector rod 51. The extension portion 511 cooperates with the stopper portion 72 to prevent the ejector rod 51 from coming off the ejection chamber 71.

Optionally, the ejector assembly 5 is plural, and the plurality of ejector assemblies 5 are spaced apart from each other. As shown in FIG. 10, the ejection housing 7 is formed with three ejection chambers 71 spaced apart from each other, and an ejection module 5 can be disposed in each of the ejection chambers 71, thereby facilitating washing. The cartridge 2 is ejected. It can be understood that the number of the ejector components 5 can be specifically set according to actual requirements, which is not specifically limited in the present invention.

The washing machine 100, such as a drum washing machine, according to an embodiment of the present invention, realizes semi-automation of the detergent box 2.

Other configurations and operations of the washing machine 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. Particular features, structures, materials or features described in the examples or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the embodiments of the invention may The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A washing machine, comprising:

control panel;

a detergent box, the detergent box is disposed on the control panel, and the detergent box is movable between an open position and a closed position;

a button, the button being disposed at a center of a front surface of the detergent box;

a locking member, the locking member is disposed on the detergent box, the locking member is configured to cooperate with the control panel when the detergent box is in the closed position Locking the detergent box in the closed position, pressing the button to disengage the locking member from the control panel;

An ejector assembly, the ejector assembly being disposed between the detergent box and the control panel, the ejector assembly being configured to push the detergent after the lock member is disengaged from the control panel The cartridge moves from the closed position to the open position.
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the control panel is formed with a locking hole.

The locking member extends in the up and down direction and is movable in an up and down direction. When the detergent box is in the closed position, the upper end of the locking member protrudes into the locking hole and is locked with the locking member. Hole fit.
The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein a limit hole is formed in the detergent box, and an upper end of the lock member is adapted to engage with the lock hole through the limit hole.
The washing machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the locking member has a first extending portion extending forward, and the first extending portion has a first inclined surface,

The button has a second extending portion extending rearward, the second extending portion having a second inclined surface that cooperates with the first inclined surface, wherein pressing the button, the second extending portion pushes the first extending portion The portion moves downward to disengage the upper end of the locking member from the locking hole.
The washing machine according to claim 4, wherein the lock member is provided with a return spring, and the return spring abuts between the first extension portion and the detergent box.
The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the detergent box is formed with an open-out ejector chamber on the rear side, wherein the ejector assembly comprises:

An ejector rod, the ejector rod is disposed in the ejecting chamber in a front-rear direction, and the ejector rod has a receiving groove with a front side open;

An ejection spring is disposed in the receiving groove and stops between the ejection lever and the detergent box.
The washing machine according to claim 6, wherein the detergent box is provided with an ejection housing, the ejection housing defines the ejection chamber, and the rear end of the ejection housing is oriented a stop portion extending in a center direction of the ejector shell, the front end of the ejector rod being provided with an extension extending away from a center direction of the ejector rod, the extension portion cooperating with the stopper portion The ejector rod is prevented from coming out of the ejection chamber.
The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the ejector components are plural and the plurality of ejector components are spaced apart from each other.
The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the detergent box comprises:

Box; and

a handle connected to the front end of the case, wherein the button is provided on a front surface of the handle.