Lifting rib assembly for clothes treating device, barrel assembly and clothes treating device

[0030] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be embodied in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided for more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0031] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" may also be meant to include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The terms "comprising", "comprising", "containing" and "having" are inclusive and thus indicate the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements and/or parts but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or Various other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order described or illustrated, unless an order of performance is specifically indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0032] Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be referred to as These terms are limited. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.

[0033] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature as shown in the figures with respect to another element or feature, such as "inner", "outer", "inner". ", "Outside", "Below", "Below", "Above", "Above", etc. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" or "beneath" the other elements or features. feature above". Thus, the example term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0034] like figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention proposes a lifting rib assembly 100 for a clothes processing device, the lifting rib assembly 100 includes a lifting rib body 10 and a sterilizing device 20, specifically, the lifting rib body 10 is suitable for On the inner wall surface of the bucket assembly installed to the clothes processing device, the lifting rib body 10 is provided with a mounting part 101 on the side wall facing the inside of the bucket assembly, and the sterilizing device 20 is detachably assembled to the mounting part 101. The sterilizing device 20 is limited to A cavity may contain a germicidal substance, and the germicidal device 20 is configured to release said germicidal substance upon contact with water.

[0035] According to the lifting rib assembly 100 for a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, a mounting portion 101 is provided on a side wall of the lifting rib body 10 facing the inside of the assembly, and the sterilizing device 20 is detachably assembled to the mounting portion 101, The germicidal device 20 is configured to release a germicidal substance upon contact with water. In this way, the clothes treatment device can use the bactericidal substance to sterilize the clothes during the process of treating the clothes, so as to realize the healthy washing and care of the clothes. In addition, when the sterilizing substance in the cavity of the sterilizing device 20 is consumed, the user can disassemble the sterilizing device 20 from the lifting rib body 10, fill the sterilizing device 20 with new sterilizing substances, and then install the sterilizing device 20. Lifting the rib body 10 back, so that the clothes treatment device can continue to have the function of sterilizing. Moreover, since the installation part 101 is facing the inside of the ventilation assembly, a large operating space is provided for dismounting and installing the sterilizing device 20, so that disassembling and installing the sterilizing device 20 can be implemented more conveniently, and even ordinary consumers can complete it by themselves. The procedure of filling the sterilizing substance saves time and labor.

[0036]In some embodiments of the present invention, the bactericidal substance can be silver ion particles, which can release silver ions, and the silver ions have strong bactericidal ability. In addition, silver is one of the components of body tissues and is harmless to the human body. The silver ions in clothing also have a positive protective effect on human skin, can effectively remove harmful bacteria and reduce the occurrence of scars.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 to Figure 4 As shown, the installation part is a placement groove 101 arranged on the lifting rib body 10, and the sterilization device 20 is arranged in the placement groove 101. On the one hand, the installation groove 101 can provide a limit for the sterilization device 20, so that the sterilization device 20 can be more stable after installation. In order to be firm and stable, there will be no displacement or movement. On the other hand, the setting of the placement groove 101 can make the installation position of the sterilizing device 20 shift to the inside of the lifting rib body 10 to a certain extent, so that the lifting rib assembly 100 does not Due to the installation of the sterilizing device 20, the size of the sterilizing device 20 will be significantly increased.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, the sterilizing device 20 includes a top plate 21 and a surrounding plate 22 , and the top plate 21 , the surrounding plate 22 and the bottom plate 1011 of the placement groove 101 together form a cavity of the sterilizing device 20 . In this embodiment, the sterilizing device 20 is an open container structure composed of a top plate 21 and a surrounding plate 22. Together, a cavity is defined which can accommodate the bactericidal substance. The sterilizing device 20 in this embodiment has a simple structure because the cavity is defined by the bottom plate of the placement groove 101 , and it is also beneficial for the cavity of the sterilizing device 20 to have as large accommodating space as possible.

[0039] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the sterilizing device 20 may also include a bottom plate in addition to the top plate 21 and the surrounding plate 22, that is to say, the sterilizing device 20 can form a closed cavity by itself without using the bottom plate of the placement groove 101. , the sterilizing device 20 with this structure can ensure that the sterilizing substance will not spill out during the process of filling the sterilizing substance, making the filling process more reliable.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, a cavity structure is formed inside the lifting rib body 10, the placement groove 101 is formed in the cavity structure, and a water leakage hole is provided on the lifting rib body 10. In this embodiment, the interior of the lifting rib body 10 is a cavity structure, and at the same time, a water leakage hole is provided on the lifting rib body 10. When the laundry processing device is a washing machine, when the lifting rib assembly 100 is at a low position, the clothes are processed The water in the barrel assembly of the device enters the cavity structure of the lifting rib body 10 through the water leakage hole, which can play the role of stirring the water flow. When the lifting rib assembly 100 moves to a high position with the bucket assembly, the cavity of the lifting rib body 10 The water in the cavity structure flows out through the water leakage hole, which can produce a spraying effect on the clothes, thereby enabling the lifting rib assembly 100 to stir the water flow at a low position and spray the clothes at a high position, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the clothes. In addition, the interior of the lifting rib body 10 is a cavity structure, and the placement groove 101 is formed in the cavity structure, so that the sterilizing device 20 can occupy the inner space of the lifting rib body 10, thereby helping to prevent the sterilizing device 20 from protruding outward. In lifting rib body 10.

[0041] Optionally, the lifting rib body 10 includes a top wall 11, side walls 12 located on both sides of the top wall 11, and end walls 13 located at both ends of the top wall 11, the top wall 11, the side walls 12 and the end walls 13 enclose Form the cavity structure, wherein the top wall 11 can be set narrower, so that the cross section of the lifting rib body 10 is roughly triangular, which can make the clothes easy to fall after being lifted to a certain height, forming a beating effect.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top plate 21 of the sterilizing device 20 is flush with the outer surface of the lifting rib body 10, and the through hole 201 is arranged on the top plate 21, thereby making the top plate 21 and the outer surface of the lifting rib body 10 form a A complete and coordinated profile, so that the setting of the sterilizing device 20 will not increase the degree of "turbulence" of the water flow.

[0043] Specifically, since the top wall 11 of the lifting rib body 10 is narrow, the placement groove 101 can be formed on the side wall 12 , and accordingly, the top wall 21 of the sterilization device 20 is flush with the surface of the side wall 12 .

[0044] Further, as Figure 5 , Image 6 As shown, a positioning notch 221 is provided at the bottom of the enclosure 22 , and a positioning protrusion 1012 matching the positioning notch 221 is provided on the bottom plate of the placement groove 101 . After the sterilizing device 20 is installed on the lifting rib body 10, it is necessary to ensure that the top plate 21 of the sterilizing device 20 is flush with the outer surface of the lifting rib body 10, so it is necessary to ensure that the sterilizing device 20 cannot be damaged after it is installed in the placement groove 101. Rotate, otherwise, the top plate 21 of the sterilizing device 20 will fluctuate relative to the outer surface of the rib body 10 . In this embodiment, through the cooperation between the positioning gap 221 on the shroud 22 and the positioning protrusion 1012 on the bottom plate of the placement groove 101, on the one hand, the sterilizing device 20 can quickly enter the placement groove 101 at a correct angle, On the other hand, it can also ensure that the sterilizing device 20 will not rotate after being installed in place, so as to ensure that the top plate 21 of the sterilizing device 20 and the outer surface of the rib body 10 are always in a flush state.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting post 1013 with a screw hole is provided on the bottom plate 1011 of the installation groove 101, and a connecting hole 202 is provided on the sterilizing device 20, and the connecting post is penetrated through the connecting hole 202 and fixed by screws In the connecting hole 202. Thus, the sterilizing device 20 is connected to the lifting rib body 10 in the manner of screw connection, so that the sterilizing device 20 is easy to disassemble, and the cost of this connection method is low.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top board 21 is a transparent board, or both the top board 21 and the surrounding board 22 are transparent boards. In this embodiment, the top plate 21 is a transparent plate, so that the user can observe the sterilizing substances inside the sterilizing device 20 through the top plate 21, so that the user can understand the consumption of the sterilizing substances, so that the sterilizing substances can be sterilized in time. Replenish. Further, when the top plate 21 and the surrounding plate 22 are processed and manufactured by forming separately and then assembling, only the top plate 21 can be made of a transparent plate; The whole is processed with transparent materials.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top wall 11 is roughly in an "S" shape, and the surface of the side wall 12 is a curved surface, so as to adapt to the meandering change of the top wall 11 . The lifting rib body 10 with such a structure can guide the water flow in the bucket assembly to a certain extent, thereby effectively disrupting the "turbulent flow" state of the water flow and making it tend to a "laminar flow" state, thereby reducing the load on the clothes treatment device. energy consumption.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water leakage holes include a first water leakage hole 111 arranged on the top wall 11 and a second water leakage hole 121 arranged on the side wall 12. In this embodiment, in the lifting rib body 10 The first water leakage hole 111 is set on the top wall 11, and the second water leakage hole 121 is set on the side wall 12 at the same time, which can improve the efficiency of the water flow in and out of the lifting rib body 10, and then strengthen the lifting rib assembly 100 to stir the water flow at the low position and spray at the high position. The effect of drenching clothes.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting rib body 10 further includes a convex structure formed on the outer surface of the lifting rib body 10, and the convex structure 122 can increase the friction between the lifting rib body 10 and the clothing, so that The lifting rib body 10 has a better lifting effect on the clothes. Specifically, the convex structure 122 may be disposed on the side wall of the rib body 10 .

[0050] The embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention provides a tub assembly, which includes the lifting rib assembly 100 for a laundry treatment device in any of the above embodiments.

[0051] According to the barrel assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, the lifting rib assembly 100 is provided with a mounting part 101 on the side wall surface of the lifting rib body 10 facing the interior of the through assembly, and the sterilizing device 20 is detachably assembled to the mounting part 101, and the sterilizing device 20 is Configured to release an antiseptic substance on contact with water. In this way, the clothes treatment device can use the bactericidal substance to sterilize the clothes during the process of treating the clothes, so as to realize the healthy washing and care of the clothes. In addition, when the sterilizing substance in the cavity of the sterilizing device 20 is consumed, the user can disassemble the sterilizing device 20 from the lifting rib body 10, fill the sterilizing device 20 with new sterilizing substances, and then install the sterilizing device 20. Lifting the rib body 10 back, so that the clothes treatment device can continue to have the function of sterilizing. Moreover, since the installation part 101 is facing the inside of the ventilation assembly, a large operating space is provided for dismounting and installing the sterilizing device 20, so that disassembling and installing the sterilizing device 20 can be implemented more conveniently, and even ordinary consumers can complete it by themselves. The procedure of filling the sterilizing substance saves time and labor.

[0052] Further, the tub assembly includes an outer tub and an inner cylinder arranged in the outer tub, and the lifting rib assembly 100 is arranged on the wall of the inner tub, during the rotation of the inner tub of the tub assembly, the lifting rib assembly 100 can be used to lift the clothes , so that the clothes get the effect of being beaten. In addition, there may be a plurality of lifting rib assemblies 100, for example three, and they may be arranged on the cylinder wall of the inner cylinder at equal angular intervals, thereby obtaining a better beating effect.

[0053] The embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention provides a clothes treatment device, which includes the bucket assembly in any one of the above embodiments.

[0054] According to the clothes processing device of the embodiment of the present invention, the bucket assembly is provided with a lifting rib assembly 100, and the lifting rib assembly 100 is provided with a mounting part 101 on the side wall surface of the lifting rib body 10 facing the interior of the through assembly, and the sterilizing device 20 is detachable. Fitted to the mounting portion 101, the sterilizing device 20 is configured to release a sterilizing substance when in contact with water. In this way, the clothes treatment device can use the bactericidal substance to sterilize the clothes during the process of treating the clothes, so as to realize the healthy washing and care of the clothes. In addition, when the sterilizing substance in the cavity of the sterilizing device 20 is consumed, the user can disassemble the sterilizing device 20 from the lifting rib body 10, fill the sterilizing device 20 with new sterilizing substances, and then install the sterilizing device 20. Lifting the rib body 10 back, so that the clothes treatment device can continue to have the function of sterilizing. Moreover, since the installation part 101 is facing the inside of the ventilation assembly, a large operating space is provided for dismounting and installing the sterilizing device 20, so that disassembling and installing the sterilizing device 20 can be implemented more conveniently, and even ordinary consumers can complete it by themselves. The procedure of filling the sterilizing substance saves time and labor.

[0055] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of changes or modifications within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention. Replacement should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.