WO2017181858A1

WO2017181858A1 - Washing machine upper cover and washing machine

Info

Publication number: WO2017181858A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/079853
Authority: WO
Inventors: 杨林; 程宝珍; 孙广彬; 王金铜; 张令全; 宋立军
Original assignee: 青岛海尔洗衣机有限公司
Priority date: 2016-04-21
Filing date: 2017-04-10
Publication date: 2017-10-26
Also published as: CN107304514B; CN107304514A

Abstract

A washing machine upper cover and a washing machine. The washing machine upper cover comprises an upper board (1), a lower board (2), and a transparent plate (3). The upper board (1) and the lower board (2) are detachably connected. The edge of the transparent plate (3) is clamped between inner rings of the upper board (1) and the lower board (2). The upper board (1) and the lower board (2) are connected by means of a buckle (111, 211).

Description

Washing machine cover and washing machine

Technical field

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of washing machines, for example, to a washing machine top cover and a washing machine.

Background technique

The upper cover for picking and dropping clothes on the washing machine of the related art is often provided in a transparent structure, so that the user can observe the laundry condition inside the washing machine during the washing process, and solves the problem that the inside of the washing machine needs to be opened to see the inside of the washing machine.

The transparent upper cover in the related art generally includes a transparent portion and a frame portion on which the transparent portion is mounted. In the related art, the connection between the transparent portion and the frame portion is basically a bonding assembly process, and the bonding process includes, for example, a pressure maintaining process. The steps of the production process are long, the efficiency is low, and the cost is increased. Moreover, when a specific part of the transparent upper cover made by the bonding method is damaged, the transparent part and the frame part may be split to cause the intact parts. Damaged, so the components in the upper cover made by the bonding method cannot be reused, resulting in waste.

In the related art, the structure of the frame included in the upper cover may be divided into an upper frame and a lower frame, and the upper frame and the lower frame are locked by screws, so that a transparent portion can be fixed between the upper frame and the lower frame, but the method In order to ensure the firmness of the connection between the upper frame and the lower frame, more screws need to be placed on the frame, which increases the work of screwing and increases the complexity of the process.

Summary of the invention

The present disclosure proposes a washing machine upper cover, which has a simple assembly process, high production efficiency, and multiple components can be reused many times.

The present disclosure proposes a washing machine in which the above-described washing machine upper cover is mounted on a control tray.

The present disclosure adopts the following technical solutions:

An upper cover of a washing machine, comprising an upper frame, a lower frame and a transparent plate, wherein the upper frame and the lower frame are detachably connected, and an edge of the transparent plate is sandwiched between inner rings of the upper frame and the lower frame The upper frame and the lower frame are connected by a snap.

Optionally, the outer ring of the upper frame is provided with an outer side wall, and the outer ring of the lower frame is provided with an inner side wall, and the outer side wall and the inner side wall are connected by a snap.

Optionally, the inner surface of the outer sidewall is spaced apart from the plurality of first protrusions, and the inner sidewall is provided with a first slot engaged with the first protrusion.

Optionally, the inner ring of the upper frame is provided with an upper clamping portion, and the inner ring of the lower frame is provided with a lower clamping portion, and an edge of the transparent plate is sandwiched between the upper clamping portion and the lower clamping portion between.

Optionally, a first rib is disposed between the outer sidewall of the upper frame and the upper clamping portion, and a plurality of second ridges are spaced apart on a surface of the first rib opposite to the outer sidewall. a second rib is disposed between the inner side wall and the lower clamping portion of the lower frame, and the second rib is provided with a second slot that cooperates with the second protrusion.

Optionally, a plurality of spaced apart first reinforcing plates are connected between the outer sidewall and the first rib, the inner sidewall is provided with a first groove, and the second rib is provided with a second groove The first groove and the second groove are engaged with the first reinforcing plate, and a plurality of spaced apart first reinforcing ribs are connected between the first rib and the upper clamping portion.

Optionally, a plurality of spaced apart second reinforcing plates are connected between the inner sidewall and the second rib, and a plurality of spaced second reinforcings are connected between the second rib and the lower clamping portion. Tendons.

Optionally, the gap between the first rib and the second rib is 0.7-0.9 mm.

Optionally, a maximum of four screws are connected between the upper frame and the lower frame.

A washing machine comprising a control disc holder, and the washing machine upper cover according to any one of the above items disposed on the control disc holder.

The upper cover of the washing machine provided by the disclosure has a transparent plate fixed between the upper frame and the lower frame, and the user directly observes the internal laundry through the transparent plate, and the upper frame and the lower frame are connected by a snap connection, the assembly process is simple, the efficiency is high, and the utility model can reduce Production costs, the disassembly process between multiple components does not cause damage, and can be reused multiple times.

BRIEF abstract

Figure 1 is a plan view of the upper cover of the washing machine provided by the specific embodiment;

2 is a schematic view showing the assembly structure of the upper cover of the washing machine provided by the embodiment;

3 is a schematic structural view of an upper frame provided by the specific embodiment;

Figure 4 is a partial enlarged view of A in Figure 3;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of a lower frame provided by the embodiment; FIG.

Figure 6 is a partial enlarged view of B in Figure 5;

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of Fig. 1;

Wherein, 1, the upper border; 2, the lower border; 3, a transparent plate;

11. outer side wall; 12, upper clamping portion; 13, first rib body; 14, first reinforcing plate; 15, first reinforcing rib; 111, first protrusion; 131, second protrusion; Holding a piece;

21, inner side wall; 22, lower clamping portion; 23, second rib body; 24, second reinforcing plate; 25, second reinforcing rib; 211, first slot; 212, first groove; Two slots; 232, second groove.

detailed description

The technical solutions of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

It is to be noted that the orientation or positional relationship of the indications of "upper", "lower" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for convenience of description of the present disclosure and simplified description, rather than indicating or It is suggested that the device or component referred to must have a particular orientation, is constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and thus is not to be construed as limiting the disclosure. The features of the following embodiments and embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict.

1 and 2, the present embodiment provides a top cover for a washing machine, the upper cover of the washing machine includes an upper frame 1 and a lower frame 2 detachably connected, and an edge of the transparent plate 3 is sandwiched between the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 Between the inner rings, the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 are connected by a snap.

The upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 are connected by a snap, and only the transparent plate 3 needs to be placed between the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2, and then the upper cover 1 and the lower frame 2 are engaged with each other, and the upper cover is assembled. After completion, the assembly is convenient and fast, and the efficiency is improved. At the same time, if a certain part of the upper cover is damaged, the other intact parts can be combined with the replaced part, and the multiple parts can be reused multiple times. In summary, the structure The top cover can save labor costs and material costs.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 3-6, the outer ring of the upper frame 1 is provided with an outer side wall 11, and the outer ring of the lower frame 2 is provided with an inner side wall 21, and the outer side wall 11 and the inner side wall 21 are connected by a snap connection. Optionally, the snap connection between the inner side wall 21 and the outer side wall 11 is: the inner surface of the outer side wall 11 is spaced apart from the first protrusion 111, and the inner side wall 21 is provided with the first protrusion 111. The first slot 211 is fitted.

The inner ring of the upper frame 1 is provided with an upper clamping portion 12, and the inner ring of the lower frame 2 is provided with a lower clamping portion 22, and the edge of the transparent plate 3 is interposed between the upper clamping portion 12 and the lower clamping portion 22.

In order to further enhance the firmness of the snap connection and the strength of the upper cover, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, a first rib 13 may be disposed between the outer side wall 11 of the upper frame 1 and the upper clamping portion 12, A plurality of second protrusions 131 are spaced apart from the surface of the first rib 13 opposite to the outer side wall 11, and a second rib 23 is disposed between the inner side wall 21 of the lower frame 2 and the lower clamping portion 22, and the second rib The body 23 is provided with a second slot that cooperates with the second protrusion 131 231.

Optionally, a plurality of resisting pieces 132 perpendicular to the surface of the first rib 13 are uniformly disposed on the surface of the first rib 13 adjacent to the upper clamping portion 12, when the transparent plate 3 is assembled, The side of the transparent plate 3 is abutted against the above-mentioned resisting piece 132, which ensures the stability of the assembly of the transparent plate 3 and prevents the movement of the transparent plate 3.

Optionally, a plurality of spaced apart first reinforcing plates 14 are connected between the outer sidewall 11 and the first rib 13 , the inner sidewall 21 is provided with a first recess 212 , and the second rib 23 is provided with a second recess The groove 232, the first groove 212 and the second groove 232 cooperate with the first reinforcing plate 14 to prevent the inner side wall 21 and the second rib 23 from facing the first reinforcing plate 14 when the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 are assembled. A plurality of mutually spaced first reinforcing ribs 15 are connected between the first rib 13 and the upper clamping portion 12, and the first reinforcing plate 14 and the first reinforcing rib 15 are disposed to enhance the first rib 13 The strength prevents deformation of the first rib 13 and prevents the buckle from coming off.

Optionally, a plurality of second reinforcing plates 24 are disposed between the inner sidewall 21 and the second rib 23, and the second reinforcing plate 24 connects the inner sidewall 21 and the second rib 23, respectively, the second rib 23 and the lower portion A plurality of second reinforcing ribs 25 spaced apart from each other are connected between the clamping portions 22, and the arrangement of the second reinforcing plates 24 and the second reinforcing ribs 25 can enhance the strength of the second ribs 23 and prevent deformation of the second ribs 23. To prevent the buckle from falling off.

The above-mentioned arrangement of the reinforcing plate and the ribs ensures that the upper cover can withstand a large external force.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 are assembled to each other, the inner side wall 21 and the second rib 23 of the lower frame 2 are located between the outer side wall 11 of the upper frame 1 and the first rib 13 and pass through The first protrusion 111 is disposed in the first slot 211, and the second protrusion 131 is disposed in the second slot 231, so that the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 are connected to each other, and the structure is increased. The assembly strength of the upper cover increases the load-bearing capacity of the upper cover, so that the buckle is not easily peeled off when the upper cover is subjected to a large pressure.

Meanwhile, optionally, the gap between the first rib 13 and the second rib 23 is 0.7-0.9 mm (mm), such as 0.75 mm, 0.80 mm, and 0.85 mm, which can ensure the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 It is easier to assemble each other.

The first protrusion 111 and the second protrusion 131 in the embodiment are disposed on the opposite surfaces, are not exposed on the outer surface of the upper cover, and maintain the aesthetic appearance of the upper cover, and do not occupy the nip portion. The space prevents problems in the assembly of the transparent plate 3.

In order to further prevent the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 from falling off, a maximum of four screws may be connected between the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 2, there are four screws in this embodiment. They are respectively distributed on the four corners of the upper cover, and the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 are respectively provided with corresponding screw holes, and the connection between the upper frame 1 and the lower frame 2 is further ensured by the screw connection, and the use of the connection is reduced. The number of screws when the screws are connected reduces the complexity of the upper cover assembly.

The transparent plate 3 mentioned in the embodiment is selected as glass, and other transparent materials can be selected according to the needs of the product, and the internal condition of the washing machine can be observed.

The present embodiment also protects a washing machine including a control disc holder, and a washing machine upper cover provided in any of the above embodiments provided on the control disc holder.

Industrial applicability

Claims

The upper cover of the washing machine comprises an upper frame (1), a lower frame (2) and a transparent plate (3), and the upper frame (1) and the lower frame (2) are detachably connected, and the transparent plate (3) The edge of the upper frame (1) and the lower frame (2) are sandwiched between the upper frame (1) and the lower frame (2) by snaps (111, 211).
The upper cover of the washing machine according to claim 1, wherein an outer ring of the upper frame (1) is provided with an outer side wall (11), and an outer ring of the lower frame (2) is provided with an inner side wall (21), the outer side The wall (11) and the inner side wall (21) are connected by a snap (111, 211).
The washing machine upper cover according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of first protrusions (111) are disposed on an inner surface of the outer side wall (11), and the inner side wall (21) is provided with the The first protrusion (111) is engaged with the first slot (211).
The upper cover of the washing machine according to claim 3, wherein the inner ring of the upper frame (1) is provided with an upper clamping portion (12), and the inner ring of the lower frame (2) is provided with a lower clamping portion (22) The edge of the transparent plate (3) is interposed between the upper clamping portion (12) and the lower clamping portion (22).
The washing machine upper cover according to claim 4, wherein a first rib (13) is disposed between the outer side wall (11) of the upper frame (1) and the upper clamping portion (12), A plurality of second protrusions (131) are disposed on a surface of the rib (13) opposite to the outer side wall (11), and an inner side wall (21) and a lower clamping portion of the lower frame (2) ( 22) is provided between the second rib (23), and the second rib (23) is provided with a second slot (231) that cooperates with the second protrusion (131).
The washing machine cover according to claim 5, wherein a plurality of spaced apart first reinforcing plates (14) are connected between the outer side wall (11) and the first rib (13), the inner side wall ( 21) a first groove (212) is disposed on the second rib (23), and a second groove (232) is disposed on the second rib (23), the first groove (212) and the second groove (232) The first reinforcing plate (14) is engaged, and a plurality of spaced apart first reinforcing ribs (15) are connected between the first rib body (13) and the upper clamping portion (12).
The washing machine upper cover according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a plurality of spaced apart second reinforcing plates (24) are connected between the inner side wall (21) and the second rib (23), A plurality of spaced apart second reinforcing ribs (25) are connected between the second rib (23) and the lower clamping portion (22).
The washing machine upper cover according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a gap size between the first rib (13) and the second rib (23) is 0.7 to 0.9 mm.
The washing machine cover according to claim 1, wherein at most four screws are connected between the upper frame (1) and the lower frame (2).
A washing machine comprising a control tray and a claim disposed on the control tray 1-9 The washing machine upper cover according to any one of claims 1-9.