A washing machine driving installation structure and a washing machine

Abstract

The application discloses a washing machine driving installation structure and a washing machine. The washing machine comprises a speed reducer and a drainage motor. The speed reducer is connected with a brake arm. The drainage motor is connected with a connecting arm. The connecting arm has a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall surrounds a through inner cavity with both ends being penetrated. The inner side of the peripheral wall of the connecting arm is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part. The brake arm is provided with a third positioning part and a fourth positioning part. The brake arm is inserted into the through inner cavity of the connecting arm. The first positioning part and the third positioning part are inserted and matched to limit the axial displacement of the brake arm along the through inner cavity. The third positioning part and the fourth positioning part are abutted to limit the displacement of the brake arm along the direction perpendicular to the through inner cavity. The fixed connection between the brake arm and the connecting arm can be realized through one insertion and one abutment, and the installation is time-saving and labor-saving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of washing machine technology, and in particular to a washing machine drive installation structure and a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In existing fully automatic pulsator washing machines, the brake arm 200 on the reducer is connected to the connecting arm 100 of the drain motor by a fixing pin 300, as shown in the reference. Figure 1 During installation, the retaining pin 300 needs to be manually inserted into the mounting holes on the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100, and then the retaining pin needs to be manually riveted with a tool. After assembly, it should look like... Figure 2 As shown, the installation process is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0003] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In response to the problems pointed out in the background art, the present invention proposes a washing machine drive installation structure and washing machine, wherein the installation between the brake arm and the connecting arm is time-saving and labor-saving.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution:

[0006] This invention provides a washing machine drive installation structure. The washing machine includes a reducer and a drain motor. The reducer is connected to a brake arm, and the drain motor is connected to a connecting arm. The connecting arm has a peripheral wall that forms a through-cavity at both ends.

[0007] The inner side of the peripheral wall of the connecting arm is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part;

[0008] The brake arm is provided with a third positioning part and a fourth positioning part;

[0009] The brake arm is inserted into the through cavity of the connecting arm;

[0010] The first positioning part and the third positioning part are inserted into each other to limit the axial displacement of the brake arm along the through cavity;

[0011] The second positioning part abuts against the fourth positioning part to limit the displacement of the brake arm in a direction perpendicular to the through cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first positioning part is a post disposed on the peripheral wall of the connecting arm, and the outer peripheral contour of the post has at least one planar segment;

[0013] The third positioning part is a socket provided on the brake arm;

[0014] The insertion post is adapted to the insertion port to limit the axial displacement of the brake arm along the through cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the insert post is a square post, and the socket is a square opening.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the insertion post has a tapering structure from its root to its free end.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the second positioning part consists of two elastic claws disposed on the peripheral wall of the connecting arm. The two elastic claws are arranged opposite to each other, and the peripheral wall where the two elastic claws are located is directly opposite the peripheral wall where the first positioning part is located.

[0018] The brake arm is inserted into the through cavity through the gap between the two elastic claws;

[0019] During the process of the brake arm moving towards the first positioning part to engage with the third positioning part, the elastic pawl is deformed by the pressure of the brake arm.

[0020] After the first positioning part and the third positioning part are inserted into place, the elastic pawl is reset and abuts against the side wall of the brake arm, pressing the brake arm tightly against the peripheral wall where the first positioning part is located, so as to limit the displacement of the brake arm in a direction perpendicular to the through cavity.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the brake arm includes a first sidewall connected in sequence and a second sidewall disposed on the left and right sides of the first sidewall, wherein the first sidewall and the two second sidewalls form a U-shaped structure.

[0022] The third positioning part is provided on the first sidewall;

[0023] The second sidewall forms the fourth positioning part, and the free end of the elastic claw abuts against the second sidewall.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the root of the elastic claw is located at the corner intersection of two adjacent peripheral walls of the connecting arm.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the free end of the elastic claw has an arc-shaped structure.

[0026] The present invention also provides a washing machine, including the washing machine drive mounting structure described above.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the washing machine is a fully automatic pulsator washing machine.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0029] In the washing machine drive installation structure disclosed in this application, the fixed connection between the brake arm and the connecting arm can be achieved through one insertion and one abutment, without the need for auxiliary tools such as screws or fixing pins. During installation, the brake arm is simply inserted into the connecting arm in the specified direction to complete the insertion between the first positioning part and the third positioning part, and the abutment between the second positioning part and the fourth positioning part. The installation is convenient and greatly improves the installation efficiency. In addition, the interaction points between the brake arm and the connecting arm are increased, which improves the fixed reliability between the two.

[0030] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer after reading the detailed embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the brake arm and connecting arm in the prior art;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the existing brake arm and connecting arm after assembly.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled structure of the brake arm and the connecting arm according to an embodiment;

[0035] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the assembly process of the brake arm and connecting arm according to an embodiment;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting arm according to an embodiment;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the brake arm and connecting arm according to an embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of section B;

[0040] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the brake arm and connecting arm according to an embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the brake arm and connecting arm according to an embodiment. Figure 3 .

[0042] Figure label:

[0043] 100-Connecting arm;

[0044] 110 - First positioning part, 111 - Insert post;

[0045] 120 - Second positioning part; 121 - Elastic chuck;

[0046] 130 - Penetrates the internal cavity;

[0047] 140-Zhou Bi;

[0048] 200-Brake arm;

[0049] 210 - Third positioning part, 211 - Socket;

[0050] 220 - Fourth Positioning Section;

[0051] 230 - First sidewall;

[0052] 240 - Second sidewall;

[0053] 300-Fixed pin. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0055] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0056] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0058] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0059] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0060] [Washing Machine Drive Installation Structure]

[0061] This embodiment discloses a washing machine drive installation structure. The washing machine includes a reducer and a drain motor. The reducer is connected to a brake arm 200, and the drain motor is connected to a connecting arm 100.

[0062] Refer to the structural schematic diagram of connecting arm 100 Figure 6The connecting arm 100 has four peripheral walls 140 connected in sequence, which form a through cavity 130, and the two ends of the through cavity 130 are connected.

[0063] The specific driver installation structure is as follows, refer to... Figures 3 to 5 ,in Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100 are assembled. Figure 5 This is a structural diagram illustrating the assembly process of the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100. The connecting arm has a first positioning part 110 and a second positioning part 120 on its peripheral wall 140, and the brake arm 200 has a third positioning part 210 and a fourth positioning part 220. The brake arm 200 is inserted into the through cavity 130 of the connecting arm 100.

[0064] The first positioning part 110 and the third positioning part 210 are inserted and engaged to limit the displacement of the brake arm 200 along the axial direction P1 of the penetrating inner cavity 130.

[0065] The second positioning part 120 and the fourth positioning part 220 abut against each other to limit the displacement of the brake arm 200 in the direction P2 perpendicular to the through cavity 130.

[0066] This application achieves a fixed connection between the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100 through one insertion and one abutment, without the need for auxiliary tools such as screws or fixing pins. During installation, simply insert the brake arm 200 into the connecting arm 100 in the specified direction to complete the insertion between the first positioning part 110 and the third positioning part 210, and the abutment between the second positioning part 120 and the fourth positioning part 220. This makes installation convenient and greatly improves installation efficiency.

[0067] Furthermore, the increased interaction points between the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100 improve the fixation reliability between them.

[0068] By inserting the first positioning part 110 and the third positioning part 210, and by abutting the second positioning part 120 and the fourth positioning part 220, the connection between the connecting arm 100 and the brake arm 200 can be fully limited, and the two cannot undergo relative lateral displacement, longitudinal displacement or rotation, making the connection structure more stable and reliable.

[0069] During the installation of the drive structure, the connecting arm 100 and the brake arm 200 first undergo relative lateral movement (specifically along the axial direction of the brake arm 200). After the lateral movement is completed, they then undergo relative longitudinal movement (specifically along a direction perpendicular to the brake arm 200). With the continuous relative longitudinal movement between them, the insertion between the first positioning part 110 and the third positioning part 210, and the abutment between the second positioning part 120 and the fourth positioning part 220 are simultaneously achieved, thus completing the installation. The entire process is seamless and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0070] Regarding the specific insertion structure between the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100, in some embodiments of this application, the first positioning part 110 is a post 111 provided on the peripheral wall 140 of the connecting arm, and the outer peripheral contour of the post 111 has at least one planar segment. The third positioning part 210 is a socket 211 provided on the brake arm 200.

[0071] The insertion post 111 is fitted into the insertion port 211 to limit the displacement of the brake arm 200 along the axial direction P1 through the inner cavity 130.

[0072] The outer periphery of the insertion post 111 has at least one planar segment, which can restrict the rotational movement of the insertion post 111 after it is inserted into the socket 211.

[0073] In some embodiments of this application, the insert 111 is a square post and the socket 211 is a square opening, which facilitates processing and insertion.

[0074] In some embodiments of this application, the insertion post 111 has a tapered structure from its root to its free end, which plays a motion guiding role in the insertion process between the insertion post 111 and the socket 211, making the insertion process smoother.

[0075] In other embodiments (not shown), the first positioning part 110 can be an insertion port provided on the peripheral wall 140 of the connecting arm, and the third positioning part 210 can be a post provided on the brake arm 200, which can also realize the insertion and fixing between the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100.

[0076] Regarding the specific abutment structure between the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100, in some embodiments of this application, the second positioning part 120 consists of two elastic claws 121 disposed on the peripheral wall 130 of the connecting arm. The two elastic claws 121 are arranged opposite to each other, and the peripheral wall where the two elastic claws 121 are located is directly opposite to the peripheral wall where the first positioning part 110 (specifically the insert post 111) is located.

[0077] During installation, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 First, insert the brake arm 200 into the through cavity 130 through the gap between the two elastic claws 121.

[0078] Then, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 9 During the process of the brake arm 200 moving toward the first positioning part 110 so that the first positioning part 110 and the third positioning part 210 are engaged, the elastic claw 121 is deformed by the pressure of the brake arm 200 and opens toward the two side peripheral walls 140.

[0079] Finally, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 10After the first positioning part 110 and the third positioning part 210 are inserted into place, the brake arm 200 moves out from the gap between the two elastic claws 121. The elastic claws 121 are no longer squeezed by the brake arm 200. The elastic claws 121 are reset and abut against the side wall of the brake arm 200, pressing the brake arm 200 against the peripheral wall where the first positioning part 110 is located, so as to limit the displacement of the brake arm 200 in the direction P2 perpendicular to the through cavity 130.

[0080] The elastic claw 121 is designed so that, on the one hand, it does not interfere with the insertion action between the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100. On the other hand, when the elastic claw 121 abuts against the brake arm 200, the brake arm 200 is difficult to disengage in reverse due to the structural restriction of the elastic claw 121, which greatly improves the reliability of the connection between the two.

[0081] In some embodiments of this application, the brake arm 200 includes a first sidewall 230 connected in sequence and a second sidewall 240 disposed on the left and right sides of the first sidewall 230, wherein the first sidewall 230 and the two second sidewalls 240 form a U-shaped structure.

[0082] The first sidewall 230 is provided with a third positioning part 210, that is, the first sidewall 230 is provided with an insertion port 211.

[0083] The second sidewall 240 forms the fourth positioning part 220, and the free end of the elastic claw 121 abuts against the second sidewall 240.

[0084] The fourth positioning part 220 does not need to be set up separately. By using the existing side wall of the brake arm 200, the elastic claw 121 can be pressed against the side wall of the brake arm 200 to achieve the abutment structure between the two.

[0085] Furthermore, through the abutting action of the elastic claw 121 against the two second side walls 240 on the left and right, the brake arm 200 can be tightly pressed against the peripheral wall of the connecting arm 100, further ensuring the reliability of the connection between the two.

[0086] In some embodiments of this application, the root of the elastic claw 121 is located at the corner intersection of two adjacent peripheral walls 140 of the connecting arm 100, maximizing the gap between the two elastic claws 121 to facilitate the insertion of the brake arm 200.

[0087] In some embodiments of this application, the free end of the elastic claw 121 has an arc-shaped structure, which facilitates the free end of the elastic claw 121 to spring open along the upper surface of the second sidewall 240, thereby improving the smoothness of the entire installation process.

[0088] In actual processing, the existing structure of the connecting arm 100 can be fully utilized, and the first positioning part 110 and the second positioning part 120 can be integrally formed on the inner wall of the connecting arm 100. This is easy to process, low in cost, and has a reliable structure.

[0089] In actual processing, the existing structure of the brake arm 200 can be fully utilized, and the third positioning part 210 can be integrally machined on the inner wall of the brake arm 200. The fourth positioning part 220 can be directly machined from the existing side wall of the brake arm 200, which is convenient to process, low in cost, and reliable in structure.

[0090] In other embodiments (not shown), the second positioning part 120 can be a snap-fit ​​structure provided on the peripheral wall 140 of the connecting arm, and the fourth positioning part 220 can be a bayonet structure provided on the side wall of the brake arm 200. When the brake arm 200 and the connecting arm 100 are inserted into place, the snap-fit ​​structure and the bayonet structure cooperate to achieve the same limiting effect on the brake arm 200.

[0091] [washing machine]

[0092] This embodiment also discloses a washing machine, which includes the washing machine drive mounting structure disclosed in the above embodiments.

[0093] The washing machine is a fully automatic top-loading washing machine.

[0094] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0095] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A washing machine drive installation structure, the washing machine including a reducer and a drain motor, the reducer being connected to a brake arm, the drain motor being connected to a connecting arm, the connecting arm having a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall forming a through-cavity with both ends extending through, characterized in that, The inner side of the peripheral wall of the connecting arm is provided with a first positioning part and a second positioning part; The brake arm is provided with a third positioning part and a fourth positioning part; The brake arm is inserted into the through cavity of the connecting arm; The first positioning part and the third positioning part are inserted into each other to limit the axial displacement of the brake arm along the through cavity; The second positioning part abuts against the fourth positioning part to limit the displacement of the brake arm in a direction perpendicular to the through cavity.

2. The washing machine drive installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning part is a post provided on the peripheral wall of the connecting arm, and the outer peripheral contour of the post has at least one planar segment; The third positioning part is a socket provided on the brake arm; The insertion post is adapted to the insertion port to limit the axial displacement of the brake arm along the through cavity.

3. The washing machine drive installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The insert is a square post, and the socket is a square opening.

4. The washing machine drive installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The insertion post has a tapering structure from its root to its free end.

5. The washing machine drive installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning part consists of two elastic claws disposed on the peripheral wall of the connecting arm. The two elastic claws are arranged opposite to each other, and the peripheral wall where the two elastic claws are located is directly opposite the peripheral wall where the first positioning part is located. The brake arm is inserted into the through cavity through the gap between the two elastic claws; During the process of the brake arm moving towards the first positioning part to engage with the third positioning part, the elastic pawl is deformed by the pressure of the brake arm. After the first positioning part and the third positioning part are inserted into place, the elastic pawl is reset and abuts against the side wall of the brake arm, pressing the brake arm tightly against the peripheral wall where the first positioning part is located, so as to limit the displacement of the brake arm in a direction perpendicular to the through cavity.

6. The washing machine drive installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The brake arm includes a first sidewall connected in sequence and a second sidewall disposed on the left and right sides of the first sidewall, and the first sidewall and the two second sidewalls form a U-shaped structure. The third positioning part is provided on the first sidewall; The second sidewall forms the fourth positioning part, and the free end of the elastic claw abuts against the second sidewall.

7. The washing machine drive installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The root of the elastic claw is located at the corner where two adjacent peripheral walls of the connecting arm meet.

8. The washing machine drive installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The free end of the elastic claw has an arc-shaped structure.

9. A washing machine, characterized in that, Includes the washing machine drive mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The washing machine is a fully automatic top-loading washing machine.

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