WO2018196751A1

WO2018196751A1 - Washing machine and rotating tub thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2018196751A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/084278
Authority: WO
Inventors: 李章京; 周薇; 杨姚
Original assignee: 无锡小天鹅股份有限公司
Priority date: 2017-04-28
Filing date: 2018-04-24
Publication date: 2018-11-01
Also published as: CN108796969A

Abstract

A washing machine (1) and a rotating tub (200) thereof. The washing machine (1) comprises: a box body (100); a rotating tub (200) rotatably provided in the box body (100) and comprising a tub body (210) and an outer drainage pipe (220), the outer drainage pipe (220) being provided outside the periphery of the tub body (210), a drainage channel (221) being defined in the outer drainage pipe (220), and liquid thrown out of the tub body (210) being guided to the drainage channel (221) by means of the outer drainage pipe (220); and an impeller (300) rotatably provided in the tub body (210).

Description

Rotating bucket for washing machine and washing machine

Cross-reference to related applications

The present application claims priority from Chinese Patent Application No. "2017102976360", filed on Apr. 28, 2017, to the name of "Rotating Bucket of Washing Machine and Washing Machine" by Wuxi Little Swan Co., Ltd.

Technical field

The present application relates to the field of electrical appliance manufacturing technology, and in particular to a rotating bucket of a washing machine and a washing machine.

Background technique

With the continuous development of washing machine technology, washing machines have become more and more bulky, and while the washing machine is gradually becoming larger, it will inevitably lead to an increase in the overall size of the washing machine. Therefore, it is very useful to provide a small-sized and large-capacity washing machine. At the same time, the existing washing machine is distributed in the rotating drum and the water tank during washing, that is, water is distributed between the water tank and the rotating drum, and the water consumption is large, thereby causing waste of water resources; The dirt of the washing machine is easily left between the tub and the rotating tub, thereby breeding bacteria and because there is water distributed between the tub and the rotating tub, the amount of detergent is also large, which causes waste of waste of resources, which is not conducive to cost saving. .

Summary of the invention

The present application is intended to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a washing machine having the advantages of large capacity, water saving and environmental protection, and less secondary pollution.

In order to achieve the above object, a washing machine is provided according to the embodiment of the first aspect of the present application, the washing machine includes: a box; a rotating tub, the rotating tub is rotatably disposed in the box and includes: a barrel; An outer drain pipe, the outer drain pipe is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the barrel body, and the outer drain pipe defines a drain passage therein, and the liquid drawn by the tub body is guided by the outer drain pipe to the drain passage a pulsator that is rotatably disposed within the barrel.

The washing machine according to the embodiment of the present application has the advantages of large capacity, environmental protection, and secondary pollution.

In addition, the washing machine according to the above embodiment of the present application may further have the following additional technical features:

According to an embodiment of the present application, the outer drain pipe includes: a pipe body disposed outside a peripheral wall of the tub body, a drain passage formed in the pipe body; and a residue connected to an upper end of the pipe body The water collecting ring, the liquid drawn from the barrel is discharged from the outside of the barrel by the drainage pipe. In this way, the drain pipe can be used to take out the water pumped out by the rotating tub, and the water swept out in the rotating tub can be prevented from splashing into other areas in the box body to ensure the reliability of the washing machine.

Further, the tube body and the outer peripheral surface of the barrel body together define the drainage channel. Thus, the drain body can be constructed by using the tubular body and the outer peripheral surface of the tub.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the side wall of the tub is provided with a drain hole above the rated maximum level, and the outer drain collects liquid drawn through the drain hole. In this way, the water in the barrel can enter the outer drain along the drainage hole, so that the water in the rotary barrel can be drained.

According to another embodiment of the present application, the side wall of the tub body is provided with a drainage hole above the rated maximum liquid level, and the outer drain pipe collects liquid drawn through the upper end of the barrel body and the drainage hole . In this way, water in the barrel can be introduced into the outer drain along the upper end of the barrel and the drain hole to facilitate the discharge of water in the rotating tub.

According to another embodiment of the present application, the tub is a drainless tub, the residual water collecting ring being disposed such that the liquid drawn from the upper end of the tub is collected by the residual water The ring is guided into the drainage channel. In this way, when the water in the rotating drum is rotated and raised along the peripheral wall, it is first collected in the residual water collecting ring and then enters the drain pipe to facilitate the water in the rotating drum to be discharged along the drain pipe.

According to a further embodiment of the present application, the upper end of the residual water collecting ring is higher than the upper end of the barrel, and the height between the upper end of the residual water collecting ring and the upper end of the barrel is made from the barrel The water drawn from the upper end of the body is guided to the drainage channel by the residual water collecting ring. This not only facilitates the setting of the residual water collecting ring, but also prevents the poured water from splashing over the upper end of the residual water collecting ring onto the tank.

Further, the upper end of the residual water collecting ring is bent inward in the radial direction of the barrel to form a water retaining edge. The water thus drawn from the upper end of the barrel can be entered into the drainage channel by the retaining water along the stop.

Optionally, the upper end of the barrel is bent outward in the radial direction of the barrel to form a water guiding edge. Water thus drawn from the upper end of the barrel may be guided to the drainage channel by the water guiding edge.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the washing machine further includes: a balance ring provided at an upper end of the tub, the residual water collecting ring being sealingly connected to the balance ring. In this way, not only can the balancing ring be used to maintain the balance of the rotating tub when the rotating tub rotates, thereby reducing the vibration of the washing machine.

Optionally, the tube body is several and spaced along the outer circumferential surface of the barrel body, and the liquid drawn by the barrel body is respectively guided by the residual water collecting ring to a plurality of the drainage channels. The liquid thus scooped out by the tub can be uniformly discharged from a plurality of the drain passages, thereby facilitating the improvement of the drainage performance of the rotary tub.

According to still another embodiment of the present application, the washing machine further includes: a water receiving tray, the water receiving tray is disposed in the tank body and at least a portion of the water receiving tray is disposed below the rotating tub, A drain passage directs liquid drawn from the tub to the water tray. In this way, the water tray can be used to collect the water from the rotating drum, to facilitate collecting and guiding the water, and to support other structures of the washing machine.

Further, the washing machine further includes: a driving unit for driving at least one of the rotating tub and the pulsator, the driving unit being mounted on the water receiving tray. Thus, the drive unit can be used to drive at least one of the rotary tub and the pulsator to rotate, thereby ensuring the reliability of rotation of the rotary tub and the pulsator.

Optionally, the washing machine further comprises: a supporting shock absorbing assembly, the supporting shock absorbing assembly is disposed in the casing and the water receiving tray is supported on the supporting shock absorbing assembly. In this way, the displacement generated by the rotating barrel in the horizontal direction during rotation can be reduced, the collision between the rotating barrel and the box body can be avoided due to vibration, and the stability of the rotating barrel when rotating can be improved, and collision noise is avoided. .

A second aspect of the invention proposes a rotary tub for a washing machine.

The rotating tub of the washing machine comprises: a barrel; an outer drain pipe, the outer drain pipe is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the barrel body, the outer drain pipe defines a drainage channel therein, and the liquid discharged from the barrel body is The drain pipe is discharged from the outside of the barrel.

The rotating bucket of the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present application has the advantages of large capacity, environmentally friendly water saving, and less secondary pollution.

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

DRAWINGS

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

1 is a schematic structural view of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

2 is a schematic structural view of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

3 is an enlarged partial view of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

4 is a schematic structural view of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present application.

Reference mark:

Washing machine 1, box 100, rotating drum 200, barrel 210, water guiding 211, outer drain 220, drainage channel 221, tube body 222, residual water collecting ring 223, water retaining edge 2231, pulsator 300, balance ring 400, the water receiving tray 500, the driving unit 600, and the supporting shock absorbing assembly 700.

detailed description

The embodiments of the present application 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 only, and are not to be construed as limiting.

A washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present application includes a case 100, a rotary tub 200, and a pulsator 300.

The rotary drum 200 is rotatably disposed in the casing 100 and includes a barrel 210 and an outer drain 220. The outer drain 220 is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the barrel 210. The outer drain 220 defines a drain passage 221 therein. The liquid drawn out of 210 is guided to the drain passage 221 by the outer drain pipe 220. The pulsator 300 is rotatably disposed within the barrel 210.

It should be understood here that "pull out" refers to discharge by centrifugal force when the rotary drum is rotated 200 revolutions, and is not limited to being thrown out through the upper end of the barrel.

According to the washing machine 1 of the embodiment of the present application, by adopting a single-barrel structure, that is, only the rotary tub 200 is provided without setting the tub, the water only needs to be filled in the rotary tub 200 without filling the tub, and the water-filling function can be achieved. Moreover, compared with the related art, the pulsator washing machine adopting the double barrel structure is more water-saving.

Moreover, since the washing water flows only in the rotary tub 200, the problem that the double-barrel structure of the pulsator washing machine in the related art is easy to retain dirt between the inner tub and the outer tub can be avoided, and not only the retained dirt can be prevented from contaminating the laundry again, but also It can prevent the dirt from remaining in the inner and outer barrels for a long time and it is difficult to clean and cause bacteria to grow.

In addition, by providing the outer drain pipe 220, not only the water drained from the rotary tub 200 can be guided by the outer drain pipe 220, but also the water extracted by the rotary tub 200 can be further collected, and if the water is guided by the tank itself, it is prevented. The inner wall of the box is rusted, and the box body needs to be made of a waterproof material. By providing the outer drain pipe 220, there is no restriction on the material of the box body 100 compared with the manner of conducting water through the box body, and the box body 100 is allowed to be used. Metal materials such as gold to improve the appearance of the appearance.

By providing the outer drain pipe 220, it is possible to omit the provision of other drainage structures in the barrel 210, thereby facilitating the increase of the volume of the barrel 210, and avoiding the installation of other drainage structures in the barrel 210 to affect the washing of the clothes, for example, can be avoided. The drainage structure in the tub 210 rubs against the laundry to accelerate the wear of the laundry.

Further, the washing machine 1 adopts a single barrel structure, so that the space between the rotating tub 200 and the box 100 is increased, so that the rotating tub 200 can be made larger, which is convenient for increasing the washing capacity of the rotating tub 200, thereby facilitating the improvement of the washing machine 1 Washing efficiency.

At the same time, the washing machine 1 adopts a single barrel structure, and does not need to be provided with a water tank structure. Compared with the related art washing machine, the design, manufacture and installation process of the water tank can be omitted, and the design and manufacturing difficulty of the washing machine 1 can be reduced, and the washing machine can be conveniently reduced. The cost increases the production efficiency of the washing machine 1.

That is to say, the washing machine 1 can realize the function of the original water tank and ensure the dehydration effect while canceling the water tank to simplify the structure, increase the capacity, reduce the dirt and bacteria growth, and save water.

Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present application has the advantages of large capacity, environmentally friendly water saving, and less secondary pollution.

A washing machine 1 according to a specific embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In some specific embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present application includes a case 100, a rotary tub 200, and a pulsator 300.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the outer drain pipe 220 includes a pipe body 222 and a residual water collecting ring 223, the pipe body 222 is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the tub body 210, and the drain passage 221 is formed in the pipe body 222. The residual water collecting ring 223 is connected to the upper end of the pipe body 222, and the liquid drawn from the tub body 210 is guided to the drain passage 221 by the residual water collecting ring 223. In this way, the water drained from the rotary tub 200 can be taken out by the drain pipe 220, and the water swept out in the rotary tub 200 can be prevented from splashing into other areas in the casing 100 to ensure the reliability of the washing machine 1.

More specifically, the tubular body 222 has an open-loop shape and is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the tub 210, and the tubular body 222 and the outer peripheral surface of the tub 210 define a drain passage 221. In this way, the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body 222 and the barrel 210 can be used to form the drainage channel 221, which not only facilitates the arrangement of the tubular body 222, but also facilitates reducing the size of the rotary drum 200 in the horizontal direction, and prevents the rotary drum 200 from the casing 100. Collision.

According to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the tub 210 is a drainless tub, and the residual water collecting ring 223 is disposed such that the liquid drawn from the upper end of the tub 210 is The residual water collecting ring 223 is guided into the drain passage 221 (up and down direction is indicated by an arrow A in FIGS. 1 to 4). Specifically, the drain hole in the "barrel 210 is a drain-free barrel" refers to a hole in which liquid is directly discharged. In this way, when the water in the rotary tub 200 is rotated and raised along the peripheral wall, it is first collected in the residual water collecting ring 223 and then enters the drain pipe 220, so that the water in the rotating tub 200 can be discharged along the drain pipe 220, thereby preventing the rotation of the rotating tub 200. The water overflows from above the rotating tub 200. Moreover, the absence of a drainage hole in the barrel 210 can facilitate the processing and manufacture of the barrel 210, and facilitates the improvement of the sealing and structural strength of the barrel 210.

According to another embodiment of the present application, the side wall of the barrel 210 is provided with a drainage hole (not shown) above the rated maximum liquid level, and the outer drainage tube 220 collects the liquid that is drained through the drainage hole, so that the barrel can be made The water in the 210 enters the outer drain pipe 220 along the drain hole to facilitate the discharge of water in the rotary drum 200; the side wall of the barrel 210 is provided with a drain hole (not shown) above the rated maximum liquid level, and the outer drain pipe 220 The liquid drawn from the upper end of the barrel 210 and the drainage hole is collected, so that the water in the barrel 210 can enter the outer drainage pipe 220 along the upper end of the barrel 210 and the drainage hole, so that the water in the rotating barrel 200 can be drained. .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the upper end of the residual water collecting ring 223 is higher than the upper end of the tub 210, and the height between the upper end of the residual water collecting ring 223 and the upper end of the tub 210 is made from the tub 210. The water drawn from the upper end is guided to the drain passage 221 by the residual water collecting ring 223. This not only facilitates the setting of the residual water collecting ring 223, but also prevents the poured water from splashing over the upper end of the residual water collecting ring 223 onto the casing 100, further ensuring the drainage effect of the washing machine 1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the upper end of the residual water collecting ring 223 is bent inward in the radial direction of the tub 210 to form the water retaining edge 2231. Specifically, the water retaining edge 2231 may be bent at a right angle or may be curved in an arc shape. The water thus drawn from the upper end of the tub 210 can be stopped by the retaining water along the 2231 to enter the drain passage 221.

Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the upper end of the tub 210 is bent outward in the radial direction of the tub 210 to form a water guiding edge 211. The water thus drawn from the upper end of the tub 210 can be guided by the water guide 211 to the drain passage 221.

Figures 1 - 4 show a washing machine 1 according to the present application. As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the washing machine 1 further includes a balance ring 400. The balance ring 400 is disposed at an upper end of the barrel 210, and the residual water collecting ring 223 is sealingly connected to the balance ring 400. Thus, not only the balance ring 400 can be used to maintain the balance of the rotary tub 200 when the rotary tub 200 rotates, thereby reducing the vibration of the washing machine 1, preventing the rotating tub 200 from excessively shaking during operation, and allowing the water in the rotary tub 200 to pass through the drain passage 221 The discharge is performed to realize the drainage of the rotary tub 200.

Specifically, the plurality of tubes 222 are spaced apart from each other along the outer circumferential surface of the barrel 210, and the liquid drawn by the barrel 210 is guided to the plurality of drainage channels 221 by the residual water collecting ring 223, respectively. The liquid thus ejected from the tub 210 can be uniformly discharged from the plurality of drain passages 221, facilitating the improvement of the drainage performance of the rotary tub 200.

Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 1-4, the barrel 210 is a cylinder having a uniform inner diameter. It should be understood here that the uniform inner diameter means that the inner diameters are substantially equal in the axial direction, and it is not excluded that the barrel 210 is provided with some uneven structure. In this way, the water in the rotary tub 200 can be prevented from being sprinkled when the rotary tub 200 is normally washed, and the water flow can be easily raised by the centrifugal force when the rotary tub 200 is drained, so that the water in the rotary tub 200 can be completely discharged.

Figures 1 - 4 show a washing machine 1 according to the present application. As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine 1 further includes a water receiving tray 500. The water receiving tray 500 is disposed in the tank 100 and at least a portion of the water receiving tray 500 is disposed below the rotating tub 200, and the drain passage 221 is to be closed by the tub 210. The discharged liquid is guided to the water receiving tray 500. Specifically, the water receiving tray 500 supports the rotating tub 200, which may be a direct support or an indirect support. In this way, the water discharged from the rotary tub 200 can be collected by the water receiving tray 500 to facilitate collection and guiding of the water, and can support other structures of the washing machine 1.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine 1 further includes a driving unit 600 for driving at least one of the rotating tub 200 and the pulsator 300, and the driving unit 600 is mounted on the water receiving tray 500. Thus, the drive unit 600 can be used to drive at least one of the rotary tub 200 and the pulsator 300 to rotate, thereby ensuring the reliability of the rotation of the rotary tub 200 and the pulsator 300.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 1 , the washing machine 1 further includes a supporting shock absorbing assembly 700 . The supporting shock absorbing assembly 700 is disposed in the casing 100 and the water receiving tray 500 is supported on the supporting shock absorbing assembly 700 . In this way, the displacement generated in the horizontal direction of the rotary tub 200 during the rotation can be reduced, and the collision of the rotary tub 200 with the cabinet 100 due to the vibration can be avoided, and the stability of the rotary tub 200 when rotating can be improved, and collision noise can be avoided.

A rotary tub 200 of a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present application is described below. The rotating tub 200 of the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present application includes: a tub 210; an outer drain 220, the outer drain 220 is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the tub 210, and the outer drain 220 defines a drain passage 221 defined by the tub 210. The liquid that is scooped is guided by the outer drain pipe 220 into the drain passage 221 .

Other configuration examples and operations of the washing machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present application are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present application, it is to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " After, "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inside", "Outside", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axial", The orientation or positional relationship of the indications of "radial", "circumferential", etc., is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for convenience of description of the present application and simplified description, and does not indicate or imply the indicated device or component. It must be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and is therefore not to be construed as limiting. Furthermore, features defining "first" and "second" may include one or more of the features, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present application, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise stated.

In the description of the present application, 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 specifically defined and defined. Connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanical or electrical; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of the two components. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood in the specific circumstances for those skilled in the art.

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 application. 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, it will be understood by those skilled in the art The scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A washing machine, comprising:

Box

a rotating tub rotatably disposed in the housing and comprising:

Barrel

An outer drain pipe, the outer drain pipe is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the barrel body, and the outer drain pipe defines a drain passage therein, and the liquid pumped out by the barrel body is discharged from the outer tub body by the drain pipe;

A pulsator that is rotatably disposed within the barrel.
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein said outer drain pipe comprises:

a tube body, the tube body is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the barrel body, and a drainage channel is formed in the tube body;

A residual water collecting ring is connected to the upper end of the tubular body, and the liquid scooped by the tub is guided into the drainage channel by the residual water collecting ring.
The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the tubular body and the outer peripheral surface of the tub integrally define the drain passage.
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a side wall of the tub body is provided with a drain hole located above a set maximum liquid level, and the outer drain pipe collects liquid drawn through the drain hole .
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a side wall of the tub body is provided with a drain hole above a set maximum liquid level, and the outer drain pipe collects an upper end of the barrel body and The liquid that is drained from the drain hole.
The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the tub is a drainless tub, and the residual water collecting ring is disposed such that the liquid that is scooped from the upper end of the tub is The residual water collection ring is directed into the drainage channel.
The washing machine according to claim 6, wherein an upper end of the residual water collecting ring is higher than an upper end of the tub, and a height between an upper end of the residual water collecting ring and an upper end of the tub Water that is scooped from the upper end of the tub is guided into the drain passage by the residual water collecting ring.
The washing machine according to claim 7, wherein an upper end of said residual water collecting ring is bent inward in the radial direction of said tub to form a water retaining edge.
The washing machine according to claim 7, wherein an upper end of the tub is bent outward in a radial direction of the tub to form a water guiding edge.
The washing machine according to claim 2, further comprising:

a balance ring, the balance ring is disposed at an upper end of the barrel, and the residual water collecting ring is sealingly connected to the balance ring.
The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of tubes are spaced apart from each other along an outer circumferential surface of the barrel, and liquid drawn from the barrel is guided by the residual water collecting ring Up to several of the drainage channels.
The washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

a water receiving tray, the water receiving tray is disposed in the tank body and at least a portion of the water receiving tray is disposed below the rotating tub, the drain channel guiding liquid drawn by the tub body to the water tray.
The washing machine according to claim 12, further comprising:

a driving unit for driving at least one of the rotating tub and the pulsator, the driving unit being mounted on the water receiving tray.
The washing machine according to claim 12, further comprising:

Supporting a shock absorbing assembly, the support shock absorbing assembly is disposed in the casing and the water receiving tray is supported on the support shock absorbing assembly.
A rotary bucket for a washing machine, comprising:

Barrel

The outer drain pipe is disposed outside the peripheral wall of the barrel body, and the outer drain pipe defines a drain passage therein, and the liquid drawn by the barrel body is discharged from the outer tub body by the drain pipe.
A washing machine, comprising:

Box

a rotating tub rotatably disposed in the housing and comprising:

Barrel

An outer drain pipe comprising a pipe body and a residual water collecting ring connected to an upper end of the pipe body, the pipe body being disposed outside a peripheral wall of the barrel body, the drain passage being formed in the pipe body The liquid scooped out by the barrel is guided into the drainage channel by the residual water collecting ring;

a pulsator, the pulsator being rotatably disposed in the barrel;

a balance ring, the balance ring is disposed at an upper end of the barrel, and the residual water collecting ring is sealingly connected to the balance ring;

a water receiving tray, the water receiving tray is disposed in the tank body and at least a portion of the water receiving tray is disposed below the rotating tub, the drain channel guiding liquid drawn by the tub body to the water tray;

a driving unit for driving at least one of the rotating tub and the pulsator, the driving unit being mounted on the water receiving tray;

Supporting a shock absorbing assembly, the support shock absorbing assembly is disposed in the casing and the water receiving tray is supported on the support shock absorbing assembly.