WO2020228571A1

WO2020228571A1 - Protective component for washing machine packaging and washing machine packaging device having same

Info

Publication number: WO2020228571A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/088768
Authority: WO
Inventors: 尚超超; 杨雷; 杨智洋
Original assignee: 青岛海尔滚筒洗衣机有限公司; 海尔智家股份有限公司
Priority date: 2019-05-10
Filing date: 2020-05-06
Publication date: 2020-11-19
Also published as: CN111910398B; CN111910398A

Abstract

A protective component (100) for washing machine packaging, and a washing machine packaging device having same. The protective component (100) comprises limiting sections (1), flanges (2), and supporting sections (3), the flanges (2) each being vertically connected to one end of the limiting section (1); the supporting sections (3) each are connected to the other end of the limiting section (1) and is inclined towards one side of the flange (2); and there is a distance between the supporting section (3) and the flange (2). The beneficial effects lie in that: by adding the protective component (100) in the washing machine packaging device, abrasion of cushion pads can be prevented, the fixing effect of packaging bolts is enhanced, preventing the washing machine from being damaged or deforming due to external forces during transportation, and ensuring the appearance and usage performance of the washing machine.

Description

Protective component for washing machine packaging and washing machine packaging device with same

Technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of washing machine packaging protection, and in particular relates to a protective component used for washing machine packaging and a washing machine packaging device having the same.

Background technique

With the improvement of people's quality of life, more and more families start to use washing machines. People put forward higher requirements on the appearance and performance of washing machines. As a large household appliance, especially a drum washing machine, if the packaging is not perfect, the washing machine is easily damaged during transportation.

The drum washing machine is a device that imitates the principle of hammering clothes with a bar, placing detergent, washing water, and laundry in the drum, and driving the drum to rotate by a motor to perform washing. The existing drum washing machine includes a housing, a door, an outer drum, a drum, and a motor device. The outer drum of the drum washing machine is generally supported by springs and shock absorbers, which can shake within a certain range. Therefore, during transportation, due to bumps caused by transportation or external impact, the above-mentioned outer cylinder is very likely to collide with the casing of the washing machine, causing the washing machine to knock or deform, thereby affecting the appearance or performance of the washing machine. Therefore, during the packaging and transportation of the drum washing machine, the fixation of the outer tube is particularly important.

The Chinese patent application number CN108216926A discloses a drum washing machine packaging structure, which fixes the outer drum of the washing machine through a bolt fixing structure. The bolt fixing structure includes a packaging sleeve, a packaging cushion, a packaging gasket, and a packaging bolt. The packing bolts pass through the packing gasket, packing cushion, packing sleeve and the back plate hole of the washing machine box in sequence, and are threadedly connected with the outer cylinder of the washing machine.

In the above patent documents, although there is a bolt fixing structure, the packing cushion in the bolt fixing structure is usually a rubber part, which is in direct contact with the rear plate of the washing machine and is easily worn during transportation of the washing machine, resulting in failure of the packing bolts. , Lose the effect of shock absorption and noise resistance. This poses a great threat to the appearance performance and use performance of the drum washing machine.

In addition, the existing packing bolts must be removed before the drum washing machine is used, so that the packing bolt installation holes of the rear plate of the drum washing machine are exposed. The cabinet of the washing machine is usually made of metal materials, and the sharp edges of the holes are easy to scratch objects or human skin, which poses a greater safety hazard.

In view of this, the present invention is proposed.

Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, an object of the present invention is to provide a protective component for the packaging of a washing machine to isolate the packaging cushion from the rear panel of the washing machine and protect the packaging bolts.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine packaging device, which includes the above-mentioned protective component.

The basic idea of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a protective component for washing machine packaging, including a limiting section, a flanging and a supporting section, the flanging being vertically connected to one end of the limiting section; the supporting section Connected to the other end of the limiting section and inclined to one side of the flanging; there is a distance between the supporting section and the flanging.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting section is arc-shaped or tube-shaped.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first surface and the second surface of the flange facing and facing away from the supporting section are flat.

Further, the protective member is one or more elastically deformable materials, preferably, the protective member is a polymer material and/or a composite material.

According to the washing machine packaging device of the embodiment of the present invention, the packaging device includes a connecting piece and a cushioning pad, the connecting piece penetrates through the rear plate of the washing machine and is connected to the outer tub of the washing machine, and the cushioning pad is sleeved on the connecting piece and is located on the washing machine. Between the rear plate and the connecting piece; the packaging device includes a protective component, the protective component includes a limiting section, a flanging and a supporting section, the flanging is vertically connected to one end of the limiting section, the The supporting section is connected to the other end of the limiting section and is inclined to one side of the flanging. There is a distance between the supporting section and the flanging; the flanging is arranged between the cushion and the Between the rear plates of the washing machine; the limiting section is located in the axial gap between the cushion and the rear plate of the washing machine; the end surface of the supporting section abuts against the inner side of the rear plate of the washing machine.

According to the washing machine packaging device of the embodiment of the present invention, the first surface of the flange is attached to the transition surface of the different outer diameter section of the cushion, and the second surface of the flange is connected to the outer surface of the rear panel of the washing machine. Side fit.

Further, the radial dimension of the flange is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the transition surface of the cushion pad.

Further, the limiting section is attached to the cylindrical curved surface of the cushion.

According to the washing machine packaging device of the embodiment of the present invention, the protective component is a plurality of separate components and/or an integral component arranged circumferentially along the outer contour of the cushion cylinder.

Further, the hardness of the protective member is greater than the hardness of the cushion pad and less than the hardness of the rear plate of the washing machine.

After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

Adding protective components to the packaging device of the drum washing machine can prevent the cushion from directly contacting the back plate of the washing machine, which acts as an isolation protection, avoids the cushioning of the back plate of the washing machine, and indirectly protects the packing bolts, so that it can absorb shock and noise On the other hand, the installation of protective components can play a fastening role, which can reduce the damage caused by sliding friction to the cushion, and make the fixing of the packing bolts more reliable; at the same time, the protective components can prevent the circumference of the washing machine's rear plate from being bumped during transportation. It is deformed by impact and is convenient for next use.

In addition, after the transportation is completed and the packaging device is removed, the protective parts can be kept on the back panel of the box, effectively preventing the edge of the penetrating part from scratching objects or human skin and reducing potential safety hazards.

At the same time, the invention has a simple structure and significant effects, and is suitable for popularization and use.

Description of the drawings

The accompanying drawings are used as a part of the present invention to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and for those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative work. In the attached picture:

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a protective component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is an A-A cross-sectional view of the protective component shown in Figure 1;

Fig. 3 is an installation sectional view of the packaging device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure: 1. Limit section; 2. Flanging; 3. Support section; 4. Cushion pad; 5. Connector; 6. Washing machine rear panel; 7. Gasket; 8. Packing sleeve; 100. Protective parts .

It should be noted that these drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but to explain the concept of the invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments.

Detailed ways

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention. , But not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. The indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the pointed device or element must have a specific orientation or a specific orientation. The structure and operation cannot therefore be understood as a limitation of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited. For example, they can be fixed or detachable. Connected or integrally connected; it can be mechanically or electrically connected; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above-mentioned terms in the present invention can be understood in specific situations.

As shown in FIG. 1, the embodiment of the present invention introduces a protective component for washing machine packaging. The protective component includes a limiting section 1, a flange 2 and a supporting section 3.

As shown in Figure 2, the flanging 2 is vertically connected to one end of the limiting section 1, and the supporting section 3 is connected to the other end of the limiting section 1, inclined to the side of the flanging 2, and there is a gap between the supporting section 3 and the flanging 2. One pitch. A space is formed between the supporting section 3 and the limiting section 1, and the space is used to accommodate the partially deformed supporting section 3 when the protective component 100 is installed in the hole. The distance between the supporting section 3 and the flange 2 is used to clamp the The protector improves structural stability and can effectively prevent the protector from being injured or deformed. The entire protective component 100 has a simple structure and is convenient to use. Further, the protective component 100 is manufactured in an integral molding manner, which can effectively simplify the production process, reduce manufacturing difficulty and manufacturing cost, and improve production efficiency.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting section 1 is arc-shaped or tube-shaped, and can be used to protect the protected part with an arc-shaped shape.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first surface and the second surface of the flange 2 facing and facing away from the supporting section 3 are flat, which facilitates processing and molding and reduces production costs. Increase the contact area with the protected part to ensure the surface quality of the protected part.

Further, the protective member 100 is made of one or more elastically deformable materials, so that the protective member 100 can be used not only for the protection of the arc-shaped edges, but also for the protection and fixation of holes. Preferably, the protective component 100 is a polymer material and/or a composite material, so materials or material combinations can be selected according to the use conditions of the protective component 100, and the protective component 100 can be effectively reduced on the premise of ensuring its performance and service life. the cost of.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the embodiment of the present invention also introduces a packaging device. The packaging device includes a cushion 4 and a connector 5. The cushion 4 passes through the back plate 6 of the washing machine. In the penetrating part, the connecting member 5 passes through the cushion 4 and is connected to the outer tub of the washing machine. The washing machine packaging device further includes the above-mentioned protective component 100, which is arranged between the cushion 4 and the rear plate 6 of the washing machine. The connecting piece 5 penetrates the rear plate 6 of the washing machine and is connected to the outer tub of the washing machine, and the cushion 4 is sleeved on the connecting piece 5 and is located between the rear plate 6 of the washing machine and the connecting piece 5. The packaging device also includes the aforementioned protective component 100. The protective component 100 includes a limiting section 1, a flanging 2 and a supporting section 3. The flanging 2 is vertically connected to one end of the limiting section 1, and the supporting section 3 is connected to the other of the limiting section 1. One end is inclined to the side of the flanging 2, and there is a gap between the supporting section 3 and the flanging 2. The flange 2 is arranged between the cushion 4 and the rear plate 6 of the washing machine, and the limit section 1 is located in the axial gap between the cushion 4 and the rear plate 6 of the washing machine to isolate the cushion 4 from the rear plate 6 of the washing machine and protect the cushion 4 It is not scratched and worn by the back plate 6 of the washing machine. The end surface of the support section 3 abuts against the inner side of the rear plate 6 of the washing machine, and forms a triangular support structure with the flange 2 and the limit section 1 to provide support for the rear plate 6 of the washing machine.

Preferably, the connecting piece 5 is a packaging bolt, and the packaging device further includes a gasket 7 and a packaging sleeve 8. As an embodiment of the present invention, the connecting piece 5 first passes through the gasket 7, and then passes through the packaging sleeve 8, the cushion pad 4 and the protective part, and finally the entire packaging device is threaded through the washing machine rear plate 6 to the outer drum of the washing machine . The cushion 4 is formed by connecting two cylindrical sections with different radii, and the outer contour is in a "convex" shape, and a through hole is opened in the center of the cushion 4 to be sleeved with the connecting member 5. One end of the packaging sleeve 8 extends toward the inside of the through hole of the cushion 4 and forms a barb connection with the inner wall of the through hole of the cushion 4, and the other end abuts against the surface of the outer tub of the washing machine. The installation of the gasket 7 can have a shock absorption effect. The connection between the packaging sleeve 8 and the cushion pad 4 increases the stability of the overall structure. At the same time, the packaging sleeve 8 is usually made of rubber material, which makes a certain contribution to the shock absorption effect of the packaging device. Further, the packaging sleeve 8 is sleeved on the connecting piece 5, which can protect the thread of the connecting piece 5 from damage.

Further, the first surface of the flange 2 is attached to the transition surfaces of the different outer diameter sections of the cushion 4 to prevent the cushion 4 and the protective member 100 from moving relative to each other in the axial direction, and reduce the friction and wear of the cushion 4. The second surface of the flange 2 is attached to the outer surface of the rear plate 6 of the washing machine. When the washing machine is hit or impacted during transportation, the impact force can quickly spread to the washing machine rear plate 6 through the flange 2 to prevent the washing machine rear plate 6 from deforming in the peripheral area of the penetrating part. At the same time, this structure can prevent the cushion 4 and The rear plate 6 of the washing machine is in direct contact to avoid the abrasion of the cushion 4 due to relative movement.

Further, the radial dimension of the flanging 2 is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the transition surface of the cushion 4, and increasing the contact area between the flanging 2 and the cushion 4 can increase the force-bearing area and reduce the probability of deformation of the cushion 4.

Further, the limiting section 1 is attached to the cylindrical curved surface of the cushion 4 to increase the contact area between the two and facilitate the conduction and diffusion of impact force.

According to the washing machine packaging device of the embodiment of the present invention, the protective component 100 is a plurality of separate components and/or an integral component arranged circumferentially along the outer contour of the cylinder of the cushion 4, and the protective component can be selected according to the actual working environment of the packaging device 100 structural form. Preferably, the protective component 100 is configured as segmented pieces arranged circumferentially along the outer contour of the cushion cylinder, and each segmented piece is connected by a rib bridge with a certain width to form an integral part. This structure can reduce the material cost under the premise of ensuring the use effect, and at the same time provides the elastic deformation space of the cushion 4, which is beneficial to the release of impact force.

Preferably, the hardness of the protective component 100 is greater than the hardness of the cushion 4 and less than the hardness of the back plate 6 of the washing machine. This hardness matching method can protect the cushion 4 from being worn on the one hand, and on the other hand to ensure that the back plate 6 of the washing machine is not damaged.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technology familiar with this patent Without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, the personnel can use the technical content suggested above to make slight changes or modification into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, but any content that does not depart from the technical solution of the present invention is based on the technology of the present invention Essentially, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A protective component for washing machine packaging, comprising a limit section (1), a flange (2) and a support section (3), and is characterized in:

The flanging (2) is vertically connected with one end of the limiting section (1);

The supporting section (3) is connected to the other end of the limiting section (1) and is inclined to one side of the flange (2);

There is a distance between the supporting section (3) and the flange (2).
The protective component for washing machine packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that the limiting section (1) is arc-shaped or tube-shaped.
The protective component for washing machine packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that the first surface and the second surface of the flange (2) facing and facing away from the supporting section (3) are flat.
The protective component for washing machine packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that: the protective component (100) is one or more elastically deformable materials, preferably, the protective component (100) is a polymer Materials and/or composite materials.
A packaging device for a washing machine, the packaging device comprising a connecting piece (5) and a cushioning pad (4), the connecting piece (5) penetrates the back plate (6) of the washing machine and is connected to the outer tub of the washing machine, the cushioning pad (4) It is sleeved on the connecting piece (5) and located between the washing machine rear plate (6) and the connecting piece (5); it is characterized in that:

The packaging device includes a protective component (100), and the protective component (100) includes a limiting section (1), a flanging (2) and a supporting section (3),

The flanging (2) is vertically connected with one end of the limiting section (1),

The supporting section (3) is connected to the other end of the limiting section (1) and is inclined to one side of the flange (2);

There is a distance between the supporting section (3) and the flange (2);

The flange (2) is arranged between the cushion pad (4) and the rear panel (6) of the washing machine;

The limit section (1) is located in the axial gap between the cushion pad (4) and the rear plate (6) of the washing machine;

The end surface of the supporting section (3) abuts against the inner surface of the washing machine rear plate (6).
A washing machine packaging device according to claim 5, characterized in that: the first surface of the flange (2) is attached to the transition surface of the different outer diameter section of the cushion (4), and the flip The second surface of the edge (2) is attached to the outer surface of the rear plate (6) of the washing machine.
A washing machine packaging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: the radial dimension of the flange (2) is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the transition surface of the cushion pad (4).
A washing machine packaging device according to claim 7, characterized in that the limiting section (1) is attached to the cylindrical curved surface of the cushion (4).
A washing machine packaging device according to claim 8, characterized in that: the protective component (100) is a plurality of separate components and/or an integral component arranged circumferentially along the cylindrical surface of the cushion (4) .
The washing machine packaging device according to claim 9, characterized in that the hardness of the protective member (100) is greater than the hardness of the cushion pad (4) and less than the hardness of the washing machine rear plate (6).