WO2022193964A1

WO2022193964A1 - Stackable clothing treatment apparatus

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Publication number: WO2022193964A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/079234
Authority: WO
Inventors: 梁启队; 黄本财; 单文砚
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: 2021-03-19
Filing date: 2022-03-04
Publication date: 2022-09-22
Also published as: CN115110234A

Abstract

A stackable clothing treatment apparatus, comprising: a first clothing treatment device (210) provided with a box (211) and a table surface (2111) provided on the box (211); and a connection structure (100) comprising a connection portion (110) and an insertion arm (120) bendably connected to the connection portion (110), the connection portion (110) being located outside the table surface (2111), and the insertion arm (120) being inserted between the table surface (2111) and the box (211) and being clamped and fixed by the table surface (2111) and the box (211). The connection structure also has the advantages of simple structure, convenient assembly, low cost, and convenient disassembly. In the present apparatus, the insertion arm is clamped by the table surface and the box, such that the insertion arm is less prone to shaking and loosening, and the connection stability is better; such an insertion manner does not increase the overall height of the device, such that the product is more compact, larger space is saved, it is also more convenient for a user to operate a device located relatively high, and the use experience for the product is better; the connection portion is bendably connected to the insertion arm, such that the connection structure has a certain deformation capacity; and shaking is slowed down by means of the connection structure, such that the connection structure has the functions of connection and shock absorption.

Description

Stacked laundry treatment equipment

technical field

The present invention relates to the field of laundry treatment devices, in particular, to a stacked laundry treatment device.

Background technique

In modern life, washing machines have become an essential household electrical appliance. Some families place other household appliances on the washing machine out of the need to save space. For example, some families still need to dry their clothes after washing them. A dryer will be added, or the family will have multiple washing machines to meet the needs of adults and children washing clothes separately.

The above requirements will lead to the problem of too many household appliances and occupying space. Usually, users choose to stack two appliances on top of each other. However, the connection between the two appliances is loose, the stability is poor, and there are potential safety hazards.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the prior art proposes to use a plastic or wooden stacking bracket to stack two devices. For example, the stacking bracket is screwed to the countertop of the washing machine, and the dryer is then stacked directly on the bracket. This method only meets the needs of stacking two machines, and lacks consideration for the overall stability. When the washing machine vibrates violently, the dryer is at risk of tipping over because the connection between the dryer and the washing machine is not rigid.

In addition, the stacking bracket further increases the overall height of the two devices, which makes it inconvenient for the user to operate the device on the upper side, and the user experience is poor.

The present invention has been made in view of this.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a stacked clothes treatment device, which connects two devices through the connection structure of the stacked clothes treatment device of the present invention, and the connection stability is higher.

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic conception of the technical scheme adopted in the present invention is:

The present invention provides a stacked laundry treatment device, which is characterized by comprising:

The first clothes treating device has a box body and a table top arranged on the box body;

The connection structure includes a connection part and a plug arm connected to the connection part by bending, the connection part is located outside the table, the plug arm is inserted between the table and the box and is connected by the The table top and the box body are clamped and fixed.

In the above technical solution, the box body includes a box body and a reinforcement beam disposed on the box body, wherein the reinforcement beam and the table surface jointly clamp and fix the plug-in arm.

In the above technical solution, the insertion arm is provided with a reinforcement structure, and the reinforcement structure contacts the table surface and/or the reinforcement beam.

In the above technical solution, a partial area of the plug arm is recessed in the direction of the reinforcing beam to form a concave portion, and another partial area forms a convex portion, and the reinforcing structure includes the concave portion and the convex portion;

Preferably, the recessed portion is in contact with the reinforcing beam and is spaced from the table surface, and the protruding portion is in contact with the table surface and is spaced from the reinforcing beam;

Preferably, the concave portion and the protruding portion extend along the extension direction of the plug-in arm.

In the above technical solution, the concave portion includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall arranged along the outer circumference of the bottom wall, wherein the surrounding wall and the bottom wall are curved transition or inclined transition, and/or the surrounding wall and the convex portion has a curved transition or an oblique transition.

In any of the above technical solutions, a plurality of the recessed portions and a plurality of the raised portions are arranged on the plug arm alternately; and/or

The recessed portion is provided with a first connecting hole for the fastener to pass through.

In any of the above technical solutions, the area opposite the reinforcing beam and the plug-in arm is recessed downward to form a first profiled structure.

In any of the above technical solutions, a part of the table surface is recessed in the direction of the insertion arm to form a second pressing structure, and the insertion arm is clamped by the second pressing structure and the box body ;

Preferably, the profiled structure is provided with a corresponding second connection hole.

In any of the above technical solutions, the edge of the table top is flanged to form a table side wall, the table side wall is provided with an insertion port, and the insertion arm extends into the space between the table top and the box along the insertion port. between.

In any of the above technical solutions, it further includes: a second clothes treating device, which is arranged on the table, wherein the connecting arm is connected to the second clothes treating device.

The connecting portion of the present invention is located outside the table, so that the connecting portion can be used to connect other devices or to hang items such as laundry detergent, which is convenient for users to use. The stability is better. The connection stability of the two devices placed in a stack is ensured through the connection structure, avoiding shaking, shifting, and falling, so as to ensure the safety and reliability of the two devices.

And the connection part is connected with the plug arm by bending, so that the connection structure has a certain deformation ability. When the connection part is connected to other household appliances, after the other household appliances shake during operation, the other household appliances apply force to the connection part. , so that the connection part deforms and exerts a reaction force on other household appliances, slows down and weakens the shaking of other household appliances, makes the connection structure have the functions of connection and shock absorption, further prevents other household appliances from shifting and falling, and improves other household appliances. Connection reliability with the first laundry treatment device.

In addition, the connection structure of this embodiment has the advantages of simple structure, convenient assembly and low cost, and the disassembly of other household appliances can be realized only by disconnecting the connection portion from other household appliances. Between the table and the box, the table and the box are used to clamp the plug-in arm. Compared with the structure in which the plug-in arm is located outside the table and is fixedly connected, the plug-in arm is less prone to shaking and loosening, and the connection is stable. Sex is better. Moreover, after the insertion arm is inserted between the table top and the box, the hidden installation of the insertion arm is realized, the appearance of the product is good, and the insertion arm does not increase the overall height of the stacked laundry treatment equipment, making the product relatively more compact and more compact. It saves space and makes it easier for the user to operate the device located relatively high, and the product experience is better.

The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings, as a part of the present invention, are used to provide further understanding of the present invention, and the exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions 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 also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort. In the attached image:

Fig. 1 is the front view structure schematic diagram of the connection structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the rear view structure schematic diagram of the connection structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is the bottom view structure schematic diagram of the connection structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic side view of a connection structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of a connection structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic front view of the structure of a stacked laundry treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the partial structure of the stacked laundry treatment equipment in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is another three-dimensional schematic diagram of the partial structure of the stacked laundry treatment equipment in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of a first clothes treating device in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 10 is a partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of a part of the structure of the stacked laundry treatment equipment in an embodiment of the present invention;

11 is a schematic structural diagram of a first laundry treatment device and a connection structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

12 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a table top, a reinforcing beam and a connecting structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a partial structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of a table top, a reinforcing beam and a connecting structure in an embodiment of the present invention.

100, connecting structure; 110, connecting part; 111, leaning arm; 1111, reinforcing rib; 112, connecting arm; 1121, inner wall surface; 1122, outer wall surface; 113, supporting arm; 114, third connecting hole; 115, Bending structure; 1151, concave arc wall; 1152, convex arc wall;

120, plug arm; 121, first connection hole; 122, convex part; 123, concave part; 1231, bottom wall; 1232, surrounding wall;

200. Laundry treatment equipment; 210. First clothes treatment device; 211. Box body; 2111, table top; 21111, table side wall; ; 2112, Reinforcing beam; 21121, First profile structure; 2113, Box body; 212, Main control board;

220, the second clothes treating device; 221, the side part of the second clothes treating device; 2211, the front panel; 22111, the first wall; 22112, the second wall; 222, the control panel;

300. Fasteners.

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

Detailed ways

In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and the following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention , but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on The orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as Limitations 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 expressly specified and limited, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection Connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific situations.

The stacked laundry treating apparatus 200 according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The embodiment of the present invention provides a stacked laundry treatment device 200, and the stacked clothes treatment device 200 can be understood as a stack of a clothes treatment device and other household appliances such as a water dispenser, an electric oven, a washing machine, a clothes dryer, etc. Placed to save occupied space, for example, please refer to FIG. 6 , FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , the stacked clothes treatment device 200 includes at least two clothes treatment devices stacked up and down. The distance between the devices is closer, which is convenient for users to operate. For example, both the two clothes treatment devices are washing machines or both are clothes dryers, or the two clothes treatment devices are respectively a washing machine and a clothes dryer, and the clothes dryers are stacked on the washing machine. It is convenient for the user to take out the washed clothes and directly place them in the dryer for subsequent drying treatment, and the lighter clothes dryer is placed on the heavier washing machine, which is beneficial to ensure the overall stability.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5 , the stacked laundry treating apparatus 200 provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes a first laundry treating device 210 and a connecting structure 100 .

In detail, as shown in FIG. 9 , the first laundry treatment device 210 has a box body 211 and a table 21111 disposed on the box body 211 , and the connection structure 100 includes a connection part 110 and a plug arm 120 connected to the connection part 110 by bending For example, the connecting portion 110 and the plug arm 120 are roughly shaped like an “L”, and the “L”-shaped connecting plate in the vertical direction (for the connecting plate in the vertical direction, please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 ) The arm 111 and the connecting arm 112 are understood as the connecting portion 110 , and the “L”-shaped transverse connecting plate is formed as the plug-in arm 120 . As shown in FIG. 10 , the connecting portion 110 is located outside the table top 21111 , and the insertion arm 120 is inserted between the table top 21111 and the box body 211 and clamped and fixed by the table top 21111 and the box body 211 .

The connecting portion 110 is located outside the table top 21111, so that the connecting portion 110 can be used for connecting other devices or for hanging items such as laundry detergent, etc., which is convenient for users to use. The connection stability of the structure 100 is better, and the connection stability of the two devices placed in a stack is ensured by the connection structure 100, avoiding shaking, shifting, and falling, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the two devices.

And the connecting part 110 is connected to the plug arm 120 by bending, so that the connecting structure 100 has a certain deformation ability. When the connecting part 110 is connected to other household appliances, after the other household appliances shake during operation, the other household appliances are connected to the connection structure. The connecting part 110 exerts a force, so that the connecting part 110 deforms and applies a reaction force to other household appliances, so as to slow down and weaken the shaking of other household appliances, so that the connection structure 100 has the functions of connection and shock absorption, and further avoids displacement of other household appliances, drop, and improve the connection reliability between other household appliances and the first clothes treating device 210 .

In addition, the connection structure 100 of the present embodiment has the advantages of simple structure, convenient assembly and low cost, and the other household appliances can be disassembled only by disconnecting the connection portion 110 from other household appliances, which is more convenient to disassemble, and at the same time plug and connect. The arm 120 is inserted between the table top 21111 and the box body 211 , and the socket arm 120 is clamped by the table top 21111 and the box body 211 . The arm 120 is more difficult to shake and loosen, and the connection stability is better. In addition, after the insertion arm 120 is inserted between the table top 21111 and the box body 211, the hidden installation of the insertion arm 120 is realized, the product appearance is good, and the insertion arm 120 does not increase the overall height of the stacked laundry treatment equipment 200, so that the The product is relatively more compact, saves space, and is more convenient for the user to operate the device located relatively high, and the product experience is better.

Regarding the connection and fixation method of the connection structure 100 , the connection structure 100 can be connected and fixed with other household appliances and the first clothes treating device 210 by any means such as riveting, clipping, plugging, and gluing connection. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 12 , the connection portion 110 and the plug arm 120 are provided with connection holes respectively, and the connection is fixed with screws and nuts, so that the installation method is simpler and the connection is more reliable.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 10 , the connection structure 100 is connected to the front side of the first laundry treatment device 210 . It can be understood that the installation position of the stacked clothes treatment device 200 is usually in a relatively narrow area such as a balcony or a bathroom. The left and right sides of the clothes treatment device usually have stop structures such as walls. The risk of tilting and falling of the right and rear sides is relatively small, so setting the connection structure 100 to connect with other household appliances and the front side of the first clothes treating device 210 is beneficial to reduce the shaking degree of other household appliances in the front and rear directions, thereby effectively Prevent other household appliances from tilting and falling from the front, and improve the installation reliability of the product.

More preferably, the number of the connecting structures 100 is set to at least two, and the at least two connecting structures 100 are respectively connected to the front side of the first clothes treating device 210, so as to further ensure reliable installation of other household appliances and the first clothes treating device 210. sex.

Further preferably, the positions of the at least two connecting structures 100 on the stacked laundry treating apparatus 200 are relatively symmetrical.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 , FIG. 7 , FIG. 8 and FIG. 10 , other household appliances are clothes dryers, the first clothes treatment device 210 is a washing machine, and the connection structure 100 is located in front of the clothes dryer and the washing machine. side, wherein, the connecting structure 100 is roughly in the shape of "L", including a connecting part 110 and a plug arm 120, the connecting part 110 is connected with the side part of the dryer, and the plug arm 120 is inserted into the countertop 21111 of the washing machine, in detail, " The L"-shaped vertical connecting part 110 is connected to the lower area of the front panel 2211 of the dryer, and the "L"-shaped lateral plug arm 120 is connected to the front edge area of the top table 21111 of the washing machine.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the connection structure 100 is integrally formed as a component, and the integrally formed connection structure 100 has a higher overall strength, which reduces the weak parts such as the welding seam of the connection structure 100 itself, and the connection reliability and reliability are improved. The stability is higher, and there is no need for disassembly, the assembly process of the connection structure 100 is omitted, and the assembly process such as welding is not required, which greatly simplifies the production process of the connection structure 100 .

Preferably, the connection structure 100 is a sheet metal part, which has the advantages of simple processing and high strength.

Preferably, the table top 21111 is a metal piece, and the metal piece has the advantages of high strength and convenient processing.

More preferably, the table top 21111 is a sheet metal part.

Preferably, the reinforcing beam 2112 is a metal piece, and the metal piece has the advantages of high strength and convenient processing.

More preferably, the reinforcement beam 2112 is a sheet metal part.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 10 , in order to improve the overall strength of the second laundry treatment device 220 and increase the pressure bearing capacity of the table top 21111 , the box body 211 includes a box body 2113 and a box body 2113 provided on the box body 2113 . The reinforcing beam 2112, wherein the reinforcing beam 2112 and the table 21111 jointly clamp and fix the plug arm 120.

In detail, the reinforcing beam 2112 is installed and fixed on the side plate of the box body 2113 and partially abuts against the table top 21111 . The insertion arm 120 is arranged to be inserted between the table top 21111 and the reinforcement beam 2112. On the one hand, the insertion arm 120 is clamped and fixed by the table surface 21111 and the reinforcement beam 2112 to improve the connection stability of the insertion arm 120 and prevent the insertion arm 120 from shaking. , loose, on the other hand, the use of reinforcing beams 2112 to share the force of the table top 21111, to avoid the force deformation of the table top 21111, is conducive to maintaining the flatness of the table top 21111.

In further detail, the reinforcing beam 2112 is located in the front area of the table top 21111, on the one hand, it strengthens the strength of the end and corner of the first clothes treating device 210, and on the other hand, it makes it easier for the insertion arm 120 to be inserted into the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 In between, the length of the plug-in arm 120 is reduced, material is saved, and cost and weight are reduced.

Further, the plug-in arm 120 is provided with a connection hole, and the fastener 300 passes through the connection hole to lock the connection structure 100 to the first clothes treating device 210, so that the connection is simpler and more convenient, and the connection stability is better.

For example, the first clothes treating device 210 is a washing machine, the inserting arm 120 is inserted between the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 of the washing machine, the table top 21111, the reinforcing beam 2112 and the inserting arm 120 are respectively provided with corresponding connection holes, and the fasteners 300 passes through the connecting holes of the table top 21111, the inserting arm 120 and the reinforcing beam 2112 in order to lock the table top 21111, the inserting arm 120 and the reinforcing beam 2112, so that the fastener 300 has the function of locking the connecting structure 100 to the first garment. In addition to the function of the processing device 210, it also has the function of fixing the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112, so that one object can be used for multiple purposes.

In some embodiments, the plug arm 120 is provided with a reinforcement structure, and the reinforcement structure contacts the table surface 21111 and/or the reinforcement beam 2112 to further strengthen the strength of the connection structure 100 , avoid deformation and breakage of the connection structure 100 , and ensure the connection stability of the connection structure 100 sturdiness and reliability.

In some specific embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , a part of the plug arm 120 is recessed in the direction of the reinforcing beam 2112 to form a concave part 123 , and another part of the area forms a convex part 122 , and the reinforcing structure Including the concave part 123 and the convex part 122, the processing is simple and the strength is higher.

Preferably, as shown in FIG. 13 , the concave portion 123 is in contact with the reinforcing beam 2112 and is spaced from the table surface 21111 , and the convex portion 122 is in contact with the table surface 21111 and is spaced from the reinforcing beam 2112 . The concave portion 123 and the convex portion 122 make the The connection structure 100 forms point area contact with the reinforcing beam 2112 and the table top 21111 respectively, so that the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 have a greater clamping force on the plug-in arm 120, and the connection is firmer, preventing the connection structure 100 from loosening.

Preferably, the recessed portion 123 and the raised portion 122 extend along the extension direction of the plug arm 120, or in other words, the extension direction of the recessed portion 123 and the raised portion 122 is along the insertion and insertion direction of the plug arm 120, so that the recessed portion 123 and The protruding portion 122 will not obstruct the insertion and insertion stroke of the insertion arm 120, which is convenient for the operator to install.

Preferably, the concave portion 123 and the convex portion 122 make the plug arm 120 in a concave-convex shape.

Further, the concave portion 123 includes a bottom wall 1231 and a surrounding wall 1232 provided along the outer circumference of the bottom wall 1231 , wherein the surrounding wall 1232 and the bottom wall 1231 are curved transition or inclined transition, and/or the surrounding wall 1232 and the raised portion 122 Curved transitions or oblique transitions. Through the curved transition or oblique transition of the surrounding wall 1232 , the concave portion 123 has a certain deformation ability, which weakens the rigidity of the concave portion 123 . The clamping force of the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 is more reliable, and the bending transition or oblique transition reduces the internal stress concentration points of the recessed part 123 and its surrounding area, and the strength of the connection structure 100 is higher, avoiding the local stress concentration. The risk of breaking, prolongs the service life of the connection structure 100 and improves the connection reliability of the connection structure 100 .

In some specific embodiments, the insertion arm 120 is provided with a plurality of concave portions 123 and a plurality of raised portions 122 arranged alternately, which further strengthens the strength of the insertion arm 120 and improves the connection reliability of the connection structure 100 .

In some specific embodiments, the recessed portion 123 is provided with a first connecting hole 121 for the fastener 300 to pass through. It can be understood that the recessed portion 123 is in contact with the reinforcing beam 2112 and is spaced from the table top 21111. The recessed portion 123 is provided with the first connection hole 121, which is beneficial to avoid the situation where the reinforcing beam 2112 and the fastener 300 are tripped due to the gap. The loosening of the reinforcing beam 2112 is avoided, and the connection reliability between the reinforcing beam 2112 and the insertion arm 120 is improved.

Further, the insertion arm 120 is provided with a plurality of concave portions 123 arranged alternately, wherein the concave portions 123 on two opposite edges of the plurality of concave portions 123 are respectively provided with a first connection hole 121, so that the connection is more stable, reliable.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12 , the area of the reinforcing beam 2112 opposite to the plug arm 120 is recessed downward to form a first pressing structure 21121 . The strength of the reinforcing beam 2112 is further strengthened by the first pressing structure 21121 .

Preferably, the extending direction of the first pressing structure 21121 is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the plug arm 120 .

Preferably, along the front-rear direction of the insertion of the insertion arm 120, the first profiled structure 21121 is located in the front area of the reinforcing beam 2112, so that the insertion of the first profiled structure 21121 and the insertion of the insertion arm 120 is in place, so that The insertion arm 120 is easier to insert between the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112, which is convenient for the operator to install.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 12 , a partial area of the table top 21111 is recessed toward the direction of the insertion arm 120 to form a second pressing structure 21113 , and the insertion arm 120 is sandwiched by the second pressing structure 21113 and the box body 211 . hold. The strength of the table top 21111 is further strengthened by the second pressing structure 21113 , and the clamping force between the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 is improved.

For example, the second pressing structure 21113 includes a clamping wall and a peripheral wall arranged along the outer circumference of the clamping wall, wherein the peripheral wall and the clamping wall are curved or inclined. The bending transition or oblique transition of the peripheral wall makes the second pressing structure 21113 have a certain deformation ability, which weakens the rigidity of the second pressing structure 21113. The deformation of the two-pressing structure 21113 increases the clamping force of the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112, and the connection is more reliable. In addition, the bending transition or the oblique transition reduces the internal stress concentration points of the second profiled structure 21113 and its surrounding areas, and the strength of the connecting structure 100 is higher, avoiding the risk of local stress concentration and breaking, prolonging the service life of the connecting structure 100 and The connection reliability of the connection structure 100 is improved.

Further, the clamping wall is adapted to the shape of the plug arm 120 .

Preferably, the second pressing structure 21113 is provided with corresponding second connecting holes 21114 .

In some embodiments, the edge of the table top 21111 is flanged to form the table side wall 21111 , and the table side wall 21111 is provided with an insertion port 21112 . Further, the connecting portion 110 has a connecting arm 112 and a leaning arm 111 located at the lower end of the connecting arm 112 . The plug-in port 21112 has a positioning function. During the assembly process, the operator inserts the plug-in arm 120 along the plug-in port 21112 to insert the plug-in arm 120 between the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112, and in the lateral direction (ie, inserting the plug-in arm 120) The first connection hole 121 on the plug arm 120 and the connection hole on the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 are also positioned, and when the leaning arm 111 contacts the table side wall 21111, in the longitudinal direction (ie, the insertion Direction) The first connection hole 121 on the plug arm 120 and the connection hole on the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 are also positioned, which saves the operator's alignment and adjustment process and makes installation more convenient.

In a specific embodiment, there is a distance between the socket 21112 and the upper end of the table top 21111. It can be understood that after the fastener 300 locks the table top 21111, the socket arm 120 and the reinforcing beam 2112, the socket arm 120 is first connected One end of the hole 121 is pressed to one side of the table 21111 by the reinforcing beam 2112 to a certain extent, while the other end of the plug arm 120 is restricted by the plug port 21112, so that one end of the first connection hole 121 of the plug arm 120 is relatively opposite to the other end. One end is inclined upward, so that the inserting arm 120 is less likely to be released from the socket, and the connection is firmer.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6 , FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , the stacked laundry treatment apparatus 200 further includes a second laundry treatment device 220 disposed on the table top 21111 , wherein the arm 112 is connected with the second laundry treatment device 220 connected.

In detail, the second clothes treating device 220 is located above the first clothes treating device 210, the connecting portion 110 of the connecting structure 100 is connected to the side portion 221 of the second clothes treating device, and the plug arm 120 of the connecting structure 100 is connected to the first clothes treating device. The top of the processing device 210 is connected.

For example, the second laundry treatment device 220 is a clothes dryer, the first clothes treatment device 210 is a washing machine, and the connection structure 100 is located on the front side of the clothes dryer and the washing machine, wherein the connection structure 100 is approximately in an "L" shape, including the connection The connecting part 110 and the plug arm 120 are connected to the side of the dryer, and the plug arm 120 is connected to the top of the washing machine. The lower area of the front panel 2211 is connected, and the lateral insertion arm 120 of the "L" shape is connected with the front edge area of the top table 21111 of the washing machine.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the connecting portion 110 includes a leaning arm 111 and a connecting arm 112 . One end of the arm 111 is connected with the insertion arm 120 by bending, and the leaning arm 111 is suitable for leaning on the side wall 21111 of the table top of the first clothes treating device 210; the connecting arm 112 is connected with the other end of the leaning arm 111, and the connecting arm 112 is used for It is connected with the side wall of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treatment device.

The connection and fixation between the connection structure 100 and the second clothes treating device 220 is realized by the connecting arm 112 , the bending connection between the connecting portion 110 and the plug-in arm 120 is realized by the leaning arm 111 , and the leaning arm 111 leans against the side wall of the table top. 21111, through the cooperation of the leaning arm 111 and the table side wall 21111, on the one hand, the leaning arm 111 can move relative to the table side wall 21111, so that the leaning arm 111 has a certain deformability relative to the plug arm 120, After the second laundry treatment device 220 shakes, the second laundry treatment device 220 drives the connecting arm 112 to shake synchronously, and the connecting arm 112 swings so that the leaning arm 111 moves relative to the table side wall 21111 and exerts a reaction against the second laundry treatment device 220 It reduces and weakens the shaking of the second clothing treatment device 220, reduces the force on the plug arm 120 through the deformation of the leaning arm 111, avoids the direct force on the fasteners 300 and other structures, and reduces the loosening of the fasteners 300. On the other hand, the leaning arm 111 also has the function of positioning, and the leaning arm is stopped by the side wall 21111 of the table surface. 111, so that the plug arm 120 is installed in place, which is convenient for the staff to assemble and operate.

For example, the second clothes treating device 220 is a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer is a box 211 surrounded by a front panel 2211, a rear panel, a left panel and a right panel, a drying drum, a driving device, a drying system, etc. The structure is installed in the box body 211, wherein the bottom end of the front plate 2211 goes into the box body 211 through two flanges to form a side wall. Flanging, the end of the flanging in the horizontal direction away from the front plate 2211 is flanging in the vertical direction, and the vertical flanging is the side wall of the side part 221 of the second clothes treatment device; the first clothes treatment device 210 is a washing machine, including a box body 211, a table top 21111 is covered on the top of the box body 211, and a reinforcing beam 2112 is installed on the lower side of the table top 21111, wherein the plug arm 120 is inserted between the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112, and rests against The arm 111 rests on the side wall 21111 of the table top, and the connecting arm 112 is located above the table top 21111 and connected to the bottom of the front panel 2211 of the dryer.

Preferably, the connection arm 112 is provided with a third connection hole 114, and the fastener 300 passes through the third connection hole 114 to lock the connection structure 100 to the second clothes treating device 220, so that the connection is simpler and more convenient, and the connection is stable Sex is better.

Preferably, reinforcing ribs 1111 are provided on the leaning arm 111 to enhance the strength of the leaning arm 111 .

Further, a portion of the leaning arm 111 protrudes in a direction away from the insertion arm 120 to form the reinforcing rib 1111 .

Further, the reinforcing rib 1111 on the plug arm 120 and the reinforcing structure of the leaning arm 111 are integrally formed.

In some embodiments, the extending direction of the leaning arm 111 is the same as the extending direction of the connecting arm 112 , wherein the leaning arm 111 and the connecting arm 112 may be arranged on the same plane, or the leaning arm 111 and the connecting arm 112 may be arranged not coplanar.

In detail, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , a bending structure 115 is formed at the connection between the leaning arm 111 and the connecting arm 112 , so that the bending structure 115 further provides the deformation between the leaning arm 111 and the connecting arm 112 The stiffness of the connecting portion 110 is relatively weakened. After the second laundry treating device 220 shakes during operation, the second laundry treating device 220 applies a force to the connecting arm 112, and the connecting arm 112 is in the second laundry treating device 220 Under the action, the relative leaning arm 111 is deformed and bent, and a reaction force is applied to the second clothes treatment device 220. On the one hand, the shaking of the second clothes treatment device 220 is slowed down and weakened. On the other hand, the second clothes treatment device 220 drives the connection The arms 112 sway synchronously, and the second clothes treating device 220 and the connecting arm 112 are abutted against each other without generating a force that separates from each other, which avoids the situation that the second clothes treating device 220 and the connecting arm 112 are misaligned with each other, and also avoids the connection between the second clothes treating device 220 and the connecting arm 112. The risk of loosening of the fasteners 300 of the second clothes treating device 220 and the connecting arm 112 under force makes the connection between the second clothes treating device 220 and the connecting arm 112 more firm and stable.

In addition, when the second clothes treating device 220 shakes in the above-mentioned structural form, the resting arm 111 is inactive relative to the first clothes treating device 210 or the amount of activity is greatly reduced compared to the structural form without the bending structure 115, which reduces the amount of resting The bending times and bending degree of the arm 111 relative to the plug-in arm 120 greatly reduce the risk of breaking the leaning arm 111, thereby prolonging the service life of the connection structure 100 and ensuring the connection reliability of the connection structure 100. At the same time, due to the reduction in the amount of movement of the leaning arm 111, the force transmitted by the leaning arm 111 to the plug arm 120 is correspondingly reduced, so that the plug arm 120 is not easy to move relative to the first clothes treating device 210, avoiding plugging The arm 120 is dislocated and loosened, which improves the connection reliability between the plug arm 120 and the first clothes treating device 210. On the contrary, when the first clothes treating device 210 shakes, the plug arm is blocked or weakened by the bending structure 115. 120 transmits force to the connecting part 110, so that the second laundry treating device 220 is relatively more stable.

All in all, by arranging the bending structure 115 between the leaning arm 111 and the connecting arm 112, the connecting structure 100 is more firmly connected to the second clothes treating device 220 and the first clothes treating device 210, so that the second clothes treating device 220, The first laundry treating device 210 is more stable.

Preferably, the bending structure 115 includes a concave arc wall 1151 and a convex arc wall 1152, one end of the concave arc wall 1151 is connected to one end of the convex arc wall 1152, the other end of the concave arc wall 1151 is connected to the connecting arm 112, and the convex arc wall 1152 The other end is connected with the leaning arm 111 , in more detail, the plug arm 120 is located on one side of the connecting part 110 , wherein the concave arc wall 1151 is concave in the direction away from the connecting part 110 , and the convex arc wall 1152 is facing the direction of the connecting part 110 . The direction is convex, and the bending transition between the connecting arm 112 and the resting arm 111 is realized through the concave arc wall 1151 and the convex arc wall 1152, the processing and forming are simple, and the internal stress concentration points of the bending structure 115 and its surrounding area are reduced, and the connection The strength of the portion 110 is higher, avoiding the risk of breakage due to local stress concentration, prolonging the service life of the connection structure 100 and improving the connection reliability of the connection structure 100 .

More preferably, the concave arc wall 1151 and/or the connection between the concave arc wall 1151 and the convex arc wall 1152 can contact and support the side wall of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treating device. Since the concave arc wall 1151 is connected with the lower end of the connecting arm 112, the concave arc wall 1151 is provided to support the side wall of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treatment device, and the side wall of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treatment device and the connecting arm are enlarged. The contact area of 112 allows the connecting arm 112 to connect and fix the second laundry treatment device 220 more firmly, and the concave arc wall 1151 also has a positioning function. During the assembly process, the operator can place the second laundry treatment device 220. On the first laundry treating device 210, when the side wall of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treating device contacts and abuts against the concave arc wall 1151, the third connecting hole 114 on the connecting arm 112 and the second laundry treating device The connection holes on the side walls of the side portion 221 can be aligned, which saves the operator's alignment process and makes the assembly more convenient.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the connecting portion 110 further includes a support arm 113 , the support arm 113 is connected to the connecting arm 112 by bending, and the support arm 113 can support the side portion 221 of the second laundry treating device. Bottom wall 1231.

In detail, the second clothes treatment device 220 is a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer is composed of a box 211 surrounded by a front panel 2211, a rear panel, a left panel and a right panel, a drying drum, a driving device, a drying system, etc. The structure is installed in the box body 211, wherein the bottom end of the front plate 2211 goes into the box body 211 through two flanges to form a side wall. Flanging, the flanging in the horizontal direction is the bottom wall 1231 of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treatment device (please refer to the second wall 22112 in FIG. 11 for understanding), and the flanging in the horizontal direction is one end away from the front plate 2211 During the flanging in the vertical direction, the vertical flanging is the side wall of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treatment device (please refer to the first wall 22111 in FIG. 11 for understanding). The support arm 113 is provided to support the bottom wall 1231 of the side portion 221 of the second laundry treatment device, and the contact surface between the connection arm 112 and the second laundry treatment device 220 is further increased through the support arm 113, so that the connection arm 112 and the second laundry treatment device 220 connection is stronger.

Preferably, one end of the support arm 113 is connected to the upper end of the connecting arm 112 .

More preferably, a part of the connecting arm 112 is folded outward to form a flange, the flange is formed as a support arm 113 , and another part of the connecting arm 112 is provided with a third connecting hole 114 . The flanging further strengthens the strength of the connecting arm 112 , the processing technology is simpler, the areas prone to breakage such as gaps are reduced, and the reliability is higher.

Further, the connecting arm 112 is provided with a plurality of third connecting holes 114 distributed at intervals, and there is a supporting arm 113 between two connected third connecting holes 114 .

Regarding the second laundry treating device 220 , in more detail, the second laundry treating device 220 includes a front plate 2211 , a partial area of the front plate 2211 is connected to the connecting arm 112 of the connecting part 110 , and the connecting structure 100 is connected to the connecting arm 112 of the second laundry treating device 220 . The connection is more secure.

Preferably, a longitudinal first wall 22111 is formed by flanging the front plate 2211 , and the first wall 22111 is connected with the connecting arm 112 . In detail, the bottom end of the front plate 2211 first forms a horizontal flanging in the box body 211, and the end of the horizontal flanging away from the front plate 2211 is flanged in the vertical direction, and the vertical flanging is the first flanging. A wall 22111, the first wall 22111 formed by the inward flanging of the front plate 2211 realizes the hidden connection between the front plate 2211 and the connecting arm 112, the front plate 2211 can completely cover the connecting structure 100, the product is more beautiful, and the front plate 2211 can It is not limited by the connection structure 100 and directly abuts with the first clothes treating device 210 . On the one hand, the product is more beautiful as a whole, and on the other hand, the overall height of the stacked clothes treating device 200 will not be increased, so that the product is relatively more compact and more economical. The space is also more convenient for the user to operate the first clothes treatment device 210 located relatively high, and the product use experience is better.

More preferably, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 10 , the connecting arm 112 has an inner wall surface 1121 and an outer wall surface 1122 opposite to each other, and the inner wall surface 1121 faces the plug arm 120 , wherein the first wall 22111 is located on one side of the inner wall surface 1121 . In this way, the area where the second laundry treatment device 220 is connected with the connecting arm 112 is located at the rear side of the connecting arm 112 , and the connecting arm 112 forms a stop for the second laundry treatment device 220 , especially when the connecting structure 100 is located on the second laundry treatment device 220 and the front side of the first clothes treating device 210, since the second clothes treating device 220 is inclined forward and has a greater risk of falling, the area where the second clothes treating device 220 is connected and matched with the connecting arm 112 is located on the side of the connecting arm 112. On the rear side, the connecting arm 112 forms a stop for the second clothes treating device 220, which not only increases the ability of the connecting arm 112 to reduce the shaking of the second clothes treating device 220, but also prevents the second clothes treating device 220 and the connecting arm 112 from loosening. Connection reliability is higher.

More preferably, the bottom end of the first wall 22111 rests on the bending structure 115 of the connecting structure 100 . The bent structure 115 can contact and support the first wall 22111 . Since the bending structure 115 is connected to the lower end of the connecting arm 112, the bending structure 115 is provided to support the first wall 22111, which increases the contact area between the first wall 22111 and the connecting arm 112, so that the connecting arm 112 can be more firmly connected and fixed to the first wall 22111. One wall 22111, and the bending structure 115 also has the function of positioning. During the assembly process, the operator can place the second clothes treatment device 220 on the first clothes treatment device 210, and the first wall 22111 contacts and abuts against it. When the structure 115 is bent, the third connecting hole 114 on the connecting arm 112 can be aligned with the connecting hole on the first wall 22111, which saves the operator's alignment process and makes the assembly more convenient.

In some embodiments, the support arm 113 of the connection part 110 is located below and supports a partial area of the front panel 2211 . The contact surface between the connecting arm 112 and the second laundry treating device 220 is further increased through the supporting arm 113 , so that the connecting arm 112 and the second laundry treating device 220 are connected more firmly.

Preferably, the front plate 2211 is flanged to form a transverse second wall 22112, and the support arm 113 is located below the second wall 22112 and supports the second wall 22112. Specifically, the bottom end of the front plate 2211 is first formed into the box body 211 The flanging in the horizontal direction, the flanging in the horizontal direction is the second wall 22112, and the end of the flanging in the horizontal direction away from the front plate 2211 is flanging in the vertical direction, and the flanging in the vertical direction is the first wall 22111, The second wall 22112 abuts on the support arm 113, and the connection is firmer.

More preferably, one end of the second wall 22112 is bent and connected to the upper end of the first wall 22111 .

a specific embodiment

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 13 , the present embodiment provides a stacked laundry treatment device 200, including a washing machine, a clothes dryer and a connecting structure 100. The washing machine and the clothes dryer are connected through the connecting structure 100, so that the washing machine and the clothes dryer are connected The machine together forms a washing and drying integrated equipment.

The dryer is placed above the washing machine, and the washing machine can support and fix the dryer. In some embodiments, the washing machine and the clothes dryer are designed as relatively independent devices, and after the clothes dryer is unloaded from the washing machine, the washing machine and the clothes dryer can work independently; in other embodiments, the washing machine and the clothes dryer are designed to work independently. The dryer has common components, for example, the washing machine and the dryer are designed to share the air duct, so that the air flow generated by the operation of the dryer can be used by the washing machine through the common air duct. Due to the common components, the washing machine and/or The dryer cannot work independently, and some of its functions must be completed by the other, and the two must be assembled during use; of course, the washing machine and the dryer can also be designed to have common parts, but the common parts are only As a spare part, even if the washer and dryer are separated, they can work relatively independently.

The washing machine, the clothes dryer and the connection structure 100 are respectively introduced in detail below.

As for the washing machine, it is located below the dryer and can support and fix the dryer. The washing machine is provided with a main control board 212, which is used to receive instructions and control the washing machine to work according to the instructions. The box body 211, the box body 211 is provided with a door for taking and placing clothes, the upper cover of the box body 211 is provided with a table top 21111, and the table top 21111 provides the installation surface of the dryer. In order to further increase the weighing capacity of the table top 21111, avoid The table top 21111 is deformed and broken, and the box body 211 is connected with a reinforcing beam 2112 . The mesa 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112 are used to connect and fix the connection structure 100 .

Regarding the dryer, it is located above the washing machine. The dryer is provided with a control panel 222, which is used to receive instructions and control the work of the dryer according to the instructions. Further, the washing machine and the dryer share the same control panel 222. , the user sets program instructions on the control panel 222, and the control panel 222 sends the received instructions to the main control board 212 of the washing machine or the main control board 212 of the clothes dryer. Further, the control panel 222 is located at the upper end of the clothes dryer.

The dryer has an accommodating space enclosed by a front panel 2211, a side panel and a rear panel. Components such as a washing tub are located in the accommodating space. The front panel 2211 is provided with a door for taking and placing clothes. A horizontal flanging is formed inwardly, and one end of the horizontal flanging away from the front plate 2211 is flanged in a vertical direction. The vertical flanging is the first wall 22111, and the horizontal flanging is the second wall 22112. The first wall 22111 and the second wall 22112 are used for connecting with the connecting structure 100 .

The connection structure 100 is used to connect and fix the washing machine and the clothes dryer to prevent the clothes dryer from tilting and falling.

The connection structure 100 is a substantially "L"-shaped sheet metal part, and includes a connecting portion 110 in the vertical direction and a plug-in arm 120 in the horizontal direction. The leaning arm 111 is connected to the plug arm 120 by bending, the connecting arm 112 is connected to the dryer, and the plug arm 120 is connected to the washing machine, so that the washing machine and the dryer are connected and fixed through the connection structure 100 .

Specifically, the plug arm 120 extends between the table top 21111 and the reinforcing beam 2112, and the table top 21111, the plug arm 120 and the reinforcing beam 2112 are locked by the fastener 300, and the connection reliability is high.

Further, the front end of the table top 21111 is bent downwards and flanged to form the table side wall 21111. The table side wall 21111 is provided with an insertion port 21112. The arm 111 abuts against the side wall 21111 of the table top, the connecting arm 112 is located above the table top 21111, the first wall 22111 of the dryer is located on the side of the connecting arm 112 facing the table top 21111, and is connected with the connecting arm 112, and the The end is flanged along the horizontal direction to form the support arm 113 , and the second wall 22112 of the clothes dryer abuts on the support arm 113 .

The beneficial effects of this specific embodiment are as follows:

1. Simple structure and high connection reliability;

2. Easy to disassemble;

3. The height of the whole machine is shortened, which is convenient for users to operate.

4. The hidden installation of the connection structure 100 is realized, and the product is more beautiful.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, when the above-mentioned technical content can be used to make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, provided that the content of the technical solution of the present invention is not departed from, the technical essence of the present invention will Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made in the above embodiments still fall within the scope of the solutions of the present invention.

Claims

A stacked laundry treatment device, characterized in that it includes:

The first clothes treating device has a box body and a table top arranged on the box body;

The connection structure includes a connection part and a plug arm connected to the connection part by bending, the connection part is located outside the table, the plug arm is inserted between the table and the box and is connected by the The table top and the box body are clamped and fixed.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein,

The box body includes a box body and a reinforcement beam provided on the box body, wherein the reinforcement beam and the table surface jointly clamp and fix the plug arm.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein,

The plug-in arm is provided with a reinforcement structure, and the reinforcement structure contacts the table top and/or the reinforcement beam.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein,

A partial area of the plug-in arm is recessed toward the direction of the reinforcing beam to form a concave portion, and another partial area forms a convex portion, and the reinforcing structure includes the concave portion and the convex portion;

Preferably, the recessed portion is in contact with the reinforcing beam and is spaced from the table surface, and the protruding portion is in contact with the table surface and is spaced from the reinforcing beam;

Preferably, the concave portion and the protruding portion extend along the extension direction of the plug-in arm.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein,

The concave portion includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall arranged along the outer circumference of the bottom wall, wherein the surrounding wall and the bottom wall are curved transition or oblique transition, and/or the surrounding wall and the protrusion Partially curved transitions or oblique transitions.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein,

A plurality of the concave parts and a plurality of the convex parts are arranged alternately on the plug arm; and/or

The recessed portion is provided with a first connecting hole for the fastener to pass through.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein,

The area of the reinforcing beam opposite to the inserting arm is recessed downward to form a first pressing structure.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein,

A part of the table top is recessed in the direction of the inserting arm to form a second pressing structure, and the inserting arm is clamped by the second pressing structure and the box body;

Preferably, the second pressing structure is provided with corresponding second connecting holes.
The stacked laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein,

The edge flanging of the table top forms a table side wall, the table side wall is provided with an insertion port, and the insertion arm extends between the table top and the box along the insertion port.
The stacked laundry treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising:

A second clothes treating device is arranged on the table top, wherein the connecting arm is connected with the second clothes treating device.