Roller washing machine

Abstract

The invention provides a drum washing machine which comprises a drum assembly and a drying air duct, the drying air duct is arranged above the drum assembly, a foam blocking piece is arranged at the tail end of the drying air duct, and in the washing state, the foam blocking piece is used for preventing foam in the drum assembly from entering the drying air duct; a water inlet of the water inlet structure is formed in the side face of the tail end of the drying air channel. According to the roller washing machine, the water inlet of the water inlet structure is formed in the side face of the tail end of the drying air channel, so that the water inlet waterway of the barrel assembly and an air path at the tail end of the drying air channel are shared, and the space of the drying air path in the roller washing machine is fully utilized to simplify the water inlet waterway; the layout of the air path and the water path in the roller washing machine is reasonably planned, and the miniaturization design of the roller washing machine is facilitated; 2, a foam baffle plate is arranged at the tail end of the drying air duct, and the foam baffle plate can prevent foam in the barrel assembly from entering the drying air duct in a washing state, so that the foam is prevented from corroding a heating assembly in the drying air duct.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of washing machines, and in particular to a drum washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Washing machines are commonly used household appliances. With the improvement of people's living standards, washing machines of different sizes and styles are gradually entering the market, and users have higher and higher requirements for the intelligence of washing machines.

[0003] A drum washing machine generally includes a housing, a clothing inlet is provided on the front panel of the housing to put in or take out clothing; a door is provided on the inlet to open or close the clothing inlet; a clothing treatment tub assembly is provided inside the housing, connected to the housing through springs and shock absorbers, and is suspended in the air. The clothing treatment tub assembly mainly includes a water tub, a counterweight mounted on the water tub to keep it balanced when the washing machine is in operation, and a drum mounted inside the water tub and capable of rotating around a horizontal axis or an inclined axis driven by a motor.

[0004] In the existing drum washing machines, on the one hand, the water inlet structure is not connected to the drying air duct, and both are separately arranged. The layout of the air and water channels in the washing machine body is unreasonable, which is not conducive to the miniaturization design of the washing machine body. On the other hand, in the existing drum washing machine structure, regardless of whether the drum assembly is placed horizontally or tilted, the frame and shell of the washing machine are all set in a rectangular shape as a whole, with a relatively simple structure and a large volume. With the increasing types and demands of washing machines, especially washing machines with a small washing capacity of less than 5kg, the overall structural dimensions of the washing machine are required to be higher, and the existing washing machine water inlet structure and frame structure can no longer meet the use requirements.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to propose a drum washing machine to solve the problem in the prior art that the water inlet structure and the drying air duct of the existing drum washing machine are not connected and are arranged separately, and the layout of the air path and the water path in the washing machine body is unreasonable, which is not conducive to the miniaturization design of the washing machine body.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0008] A drum washing machine, comprising:

[0009] Cylinder assembly,

[0010] A drying air duct, the drying air duct is arranged above the drum assembly, and a foam baffle is arranged at the end of the drying air duct. In the washing state, the foam baffle is used to prevent the foam in the drum assembly from entering the drying air duct;

[0011] A water inlet structure, wherein the water inlet of the water inlet structure is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct.

[0012] A drum washing machine described in the present invention has the following advantages: first, the water inlet of the water inlet structure is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct. On the one hand, the water inlet waterway of the drum assembly and the air path at the end of the drying air duct are shared to intake water or intake air for drying; the space of the drying air path in the drum washing machine is fully utilized to simplify the water inlet waterway, and the layout of the air path and water path in the drum washing machine is reasonably planned, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine; on the other hand, it does not interfere with the installation of the foam baffle; second, a foam baffle is arranged at the end of the drying air duct. In the washing state, the foam baffle is used to prevent the foam in the drum assembly from entering the drying air duct, thereby preventing the foam from corroding the heating component in the drying air duct.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper end of the foam baffle is installed above the drying air duct, and the lower end of the foam baffle is abutted against or separately set with the lower shell of the drying air duct; in the drying state, the lower end of the foam baffle is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct; in the washing state, the lower end of the foam baffle is abutted against the lower shell of the drying air duct.

[0014] Furthermore, the water inlet is arranged on the front side of the foam baffle.

[0015] Furthermore, the end of the drying air duct located in front of the foam baffle is a common channel, and the end of the drying air duct located behind the foam baffle is an air inlet channel, and the common channel is connected with the water inlet; when the drum washing machine performs washing, the common channel is used to inject water into the drum assembly; when the drum washing machine performs drying, the common channel is connected with the air inlet channel, and the common channel is used to introduce dry air into the drum assembly.

[0016] Furthermore, a water inlet and an air inlet are provided on the cylinder assembly, and the common channel is directly connected to the water inlet and an air inlet.

[0017] Furthermore, a fan and a heating component are arranged in the drying air duct, and the fan and the heating component are arranged inside the air inlet channel.

[0018] Furthermore, the drum washing machine also includes a frame assembly, and the frame assembly includes:

[0019] A base assembly, comprising a base frame, wherein the base frame comprises a frame side plate and a frame bottom plate, wherein the frame side plate is arranged around the outer peripheral contour of the frame bottom plate, and the frame bottom plate can be supported and placed on a platform;

[0020] A front sealing door is provided at the front end of the cylinder assembly, and the front sealing door is arranged above the base assembly;

[0021] The support frame comprises a main support beam, the front end of which is detachably connected to the front sealing door, and the rear end of which is connected to a base assembly.

[0022] Furthermore, the supporting frame is arranged in an arc shape as a whole.

[0023] Furthermore, the drum washing machine also includes an outer shell and a door cover assembly, the outer shell cover is arranged on the outside of the supporting frame, the outer shell is arranged in an arc shape as a whole, the drum assembly includes an outer drum assembly and an inner barrel assembly for washing clothes, and the door cover assembly can cover or open the clothing loading port on the front sealing door.

[0024] Furthermore, the opening of the drum assembly is tilted upward to accommodate the clothes to be washed.

[0025] The present invention provides a drum washing machine. Compared with the prior art, the drum washing machine of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1) In a drum washing machine described in the present invention, the water inlet of the water inlet structure is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct. On the one hand, the water inlet waterway of the drum assembly is shared with the airway at the end of the drying air duct to intake water or air for drying; the space of the drying air duct in the drum washing machine is fully utilized to simplify the water inlet waterway, and the layout of the air and water channels in the drum washing machine is reasonably planned, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine; on the other hand, it does not interfere with the installation of the foam baffle.

[0027] 2) A drum washing machine described in the present invention is provided with a foam baffle at the end of the drying air duct. In the washing state, the lower end of the foam baffle abuts against the lower shell of the drying air duct. The foam baffle is used to prevent the foam in the drum assembly from entering the drying air duct, thereby avoiding the foam from corroding the heating assembly in the drying air duct; in the drying state, the foam baffle can be blown up by the fan in the drying air duct so that the lower end of the foam baffle is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct.

[0028] 3) The drum washing machine described in the present invention, while ensuring that the frame structure of the washing machine has good supporting stability, has a smooth or special-shaped supporting structure, increases the diversified design of the appearance structure, improves the appearance texture of the washing machine, meets the diverse needs of household washing, and enhances the user experience.

[0029] 4) A drum washing machine described in the present invention discloses a frame assembly with an arc structure, so that the structure of the washing machine after being covered with the outer shell is relatively round and smooth as a whole, and the protrusions or cross-sectional mutation structures are reduced. The arc shape can reduce the corners and sharp edges at the bottom of the structure, reduce the stress concentration of the structure, and improve the strength and stability of the overall structure, thereby improving the integrity of the washing machine structure, increasing the beauty and aesthetic value, and improving the overall quality of the washing machine, so that it can be better integrated into the home environment.

[0030] 5) The drum washing machine described in the present invention has a compact frame structure. By connecting the auxiliary beam to the main support beam and the front sealing door at the same time, a strong connection relationship is formed between the auxiliary beam, the main support beam and the front sealing door, thereby increasing the stability and strength of the entire structure, effectively alleviating the pressure and load on the central part of the washing machine, increasing the bearing capacity of the structure, and being easy to install. It also enhances the supporting structure strength of the washing machine, provides a stable supporting force, and helps to reduce vibration and shaking. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is one of the front structural schematic diagrams of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 The second schematic diagram of the front structure of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure;

[0035] Figure 5 The third schematic diagram of the front structure of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the section line AA;

[0037] Figure 7 The second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure shown in the figure after removing the door cover assembly;

[0039] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the assembly of a drum assembly, a base assembly and a support frame of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a base assembly of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a base assembly of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Fig.12 A schematic side structural diagram of a base frame of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Fig.13 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a base assembly of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Fig.14 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of a frame assembly of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Fig.15 It is a schematic side structural view of a frame assembly of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Fig.16 It is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a frame assembly of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Fig.17 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of a main support beam of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Fig.18 It is a schematic side view of the structure of a main support beam of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Fig.19 It is a schematic side structural diagram of a second support beam of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Fig. 20 It is a schematic side structural diagram of a first supporting beam of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Fig.21 The present invention is a schematic side structural diagram of a front sealing door of a drum washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Description of reference numerals:

[0053] 100, drum washing machine; 1, shell; 101, front shell; 102, rear shell; 140, drying air duct; 141, fan; 142, heating component; 143, foam baffle; 144, common channel; 145, air inlet channel; 170, water inlet structure; 171, water inlet; 2, base assembly; 201, base frame; 2011, frame side plate; 2012, frame bottom plate; 2013, installation part; 2014, first connecting hole; 202, transparent cover; 203, atmosphere light; 3, drum assembly; 301, water inlet and air inlet; 4, door cover assembly; 5, support frame; 501, main support beam; 5011, main beam body; 5012, first connecting rib plate; 5013, second connecting rib plate; 5014, third connecting part ; 50141, plug-in plate; 50142, first connecting hole; 502, first auxiliary support beam; 5021, first auxiliary beam body; 5022, fourth connecting rib plate; 5023, fifth connecting rib plate; 5024, sixth connecting part; 503, second auxiliary support beam; 5031, second auxiliary beam body; 5032, seventh connecting rib plate; 5033, eighth connecting rib plate; 5034, ninth connecting part; 50341, plug-in hole; 50342, second connecting hole; 6, supporting bottom plate; 7, base bolt; 8, front sealing door; 801, sealing door front plate; 802, sealing door side plate; 803, tenth connecting rib plate; 8031, lateral connecting rib plate; 8032, bottom connecting rib plate; 804, third connecting hole; 805, clothing delivery port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The descriptions of "first", "second", etc. mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0055] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0056] Example 1

[0057] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a drum washing machine 100, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the drum washing machine 100 includes:

[0058] Cylinder assembly 3,

[0059] The drying air duct 140 is arranged above the barrel assembly 3. Figure 6 As shown, a foam baffle 143 is provided above the end of the drying air duct 140. In the washing state, the foam baffle 143 is used to prevent the foam in the barrel assembly 3 from entering the drying air duct 140;

[0060] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, a water inlet structure 170 , a water inlet 171 of the water inlet structure 170 is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct 140 .

[0061] This arrangement enables the water inlet passage of the drum assembly 3 and the air passage at the end of the drying air duct 140 to share a channel for water intake or air intake for drying.

[0062] In a drum washing machine described in the present embodiment, the water inlet 171 of the water inlet structure 170 is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct 140. On the one hand, the water inlet waterway of the drum assembly 3 is shared with the airway at the end of the drying air duct 140 to intake water or air for drying; the space of the drying air duct in the drum washing machine is fully utilized to simplify the water inlet waterway, and the layout of the air and water channels in the drum washing machine is reasonably planned, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine; on the other hand, it does not interfere with the installation of the foam baffle 143, and the reasonable layout makes the structure of the drum washing machine compact, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine. A foam baffle 143 is provided at the end of the drying air duct 140. In the washing state, the lower end of the foam baffle 143 abuts against the lower shell of the drying air duct 140. The foam baffle 143 is used to prevent the foam in the drum assembly 3 from entering the drying air duct 140, thereby avoiding the foam from corroding the heating assembly 142 in the drying air duct 140 and extending the service life of the drum washing machine; in the drying state, the foam baffle 143 can be blown up by the fan 141 in the drying air duct 140, and the foam baffle 143 is equivalent to a one-way valve being opened, so that the lower end of the foam baffle 143 is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct 140.

[0063] Specifically, the water inlet 171 of the water inlet structure 170 may be disposed on the left side or the right side of the end of the drying air duct 140 .

[0064] Specifically, the water inlet 171 of the water inlet structure 170 may be disposed on the left side of the end of the drying duct 140 , or the water inlet 171 of the water inlet structure 170 may be disposed on the right side of the end of the drying duct 140 .

[0065] More specifically, in this embodiment, if Figure 4As shown, the water inlet 171 of the water inlet structure 170 can be set on the left side of the end of the drying air duct 140.

[0066] This arrangement does not interfere with the installation of the foam baffle 143, and the reasonable layout makes the structure of the drum washing machine compact, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine.

[0067] Specifically, the material of the foam baffle 143 is not specifically limited.

[0068] More specifically, in this embodiment, the foam baffle 143 is made of plastic. This arrangement facilitates that in the drying state, the foam baffle 143 can be blown up by the fan 141 in the drying air duct 140, and the foam baffle 143 is equivalent to a one-way valve being opened, so that the lower end of the foam baffle 143 is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct 140.

[0069] Specifically, the upper end of the foam baffle 143 is installed above the drying air duct 140, and the lower end of the foam baffle 143 is abutted against or separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct 140; in the drying state, the lower end of the foam baffle 143 is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct 140; in the washing state, the lower end of the foam baffle 143 is abutted against the lower shell of the drying air duct 140.

[0070] Specifically, Figure 6 As shown, the water inlet 171 is arranged on the front side of the foam baffle 143 .

[0071] This arrangement can prevent water from being sprayed onto the heating component 142 in the drying air duct 140 during water intake, thereby extending the service life of the drum washing machine.

[0072] Specifically, the end of the drying air duct 140 located in front of the foam baffle 143 is a common channel 144, and the end of the drying air duct 140 located behind the foam baffle 143 is an air inlet channel 145, and the common channel 144 is connected to the water inlet 171; when the drum washing machine 100 performs washing, the common channel 144 is not connected to the air inlet channel 145, and the common channel 144 is used to inject water into the drum assembly 3; when the drum washing machine 100 performs drying, the common channel 144 is connected to the air inlet channel 145, and the common channel 144 is used to introduce dry air into the drum assembly 3.

[0073] Specifically, a water inlet and air inlet 301 is provided on the cylinder assembly 3 , and the common channel 144 is directly connected to the water inlet and air inlet 301 .

[0074] The foam baffle 143 can be blown up by the fan 141 in the drying air duct 140.

[0075] A fan 141 and a heating assembly 142 are disposed in the drying air duct 140 , and the fan 141 and the heating assembly 142 are disposed inside the air inlet passage 145 .

[0076] Specifically, the support frame 5 is arranged in an arc shape as a whole.

[0077] Specifically, the drum washing machine 100 also includes an outer shell 1 and a door cover assembly 4. The outer shell 1 is covered on the outside of the supporting frame 5. The outer shell 1 is arranged in an arc shape as a whole. The barrel assembly 3 includes an outer barrel assembly and an inner barrel assembly for washing clothes. An opening is arranged at the front end of the barrel assembly 3 at a position corresponding to the clothing loading port 805. The door cover assembly 4 can cover or open the clothing loading port 805 on the front sealing door 8.

[0078] This setting makes the overall appearance of the washing machine more rounded and integrated, thus ensuring that users have a better user experience.

[0079] Specifically, the opening of the barrel assembly 3 is tilted upward to accommodate the laundry to be washed.

[0080] In a drum washing machine described in the present embodiment, the water inlet 171 of the water inlet structure 170 is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct 140. On the one hand, the water inlet waterway of the drum assembly 3 is shared with the airway at the end of the drying air duct 140 to intake water or air for drying; the space of the drying air duct in the drum washing machine is fully utilized to simplify the water inlet waterway, and the layout of the air and water channels in the drum washing machine is reasonably planned, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine; on the other hand, it does not interfere with the installation of the foam baffle 143, and the reasonable layout makes the structure of the drum washing machine compact, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine. A foam baffle 143 is provided at the end of the drying air duct 140. In the washing state, the lower end of the foam baffle 143 abuts against the lower shell of the drying air duct 140. The foam baffle 143 is used to prevent the foam in the drum assembly 3 from entering the drying air duct 140, thereby avoiding the foam from corroding the heating assembly 142 in the drying air duct 140 and extending the service life of the drum washing machine; in the drying state, the foam baffle 143 can be blown up by the fan 141 in the drying air duct 140, and the foam baffle 143 is equivalent to a one-way valve being opened, so that the lower end of the foam baffle 143 is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct 140.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 21 As shown, the drum washing machine 100 further includes a frame assembly, such as Fig.14 As shown, the frame assembly includes:

[0082] Base assembly 2, such as Fig.10As shown, it includes a base frame 201, and the base frame 201 includes a frame side plate 2011 and a frame bottom plate 2012. The frame side plate 2011 is arranged around the outer peripheral contour of the frame bottom plate 2012, and the frame bottom plate 2012 can be supported and placed on a platform;

[0083] A front sealing door 8 is provided at the front end of the cylinder assembly 3, and the front sealing door 8 is arranged above the base assembly 2;

[0084] Support frame 5, such as Fig.16 As shown, it includes a main support beam 501 , the front end of the main support beam 501 is detachably connected to the front sealing door 8 , and the rear end of the main support beam 501 is connected to the base assembly 2 .

[0085] The frame assembly of the drum washing machine 100 described in the present embodiment is designed by designing a frame structure consisting of a base assembly 2, a front sealing door 8 and a supporting frame 5, wherein the base assembly 2 is used to place the washing machine on a platform or a bottom surface, and the front sealing door 8 is used to cover the drum assembly 3 and fix structures such as door locks and hinges. By designing a supporting frame 5 whose two ends are respectively connected to the front sealing door 8 and the base assembly 2, a smooth supporting structure or a special-shaped supporting structure that wraps the drum assembly 3 is formed, and the corresponding outer shell 1 structure is covered on the outside of the frame assembly, thereby optimizing and enriching the appearance structural design of the washing machine, making a variety of washing machine structures possible, and meeting the household use needs of diversified structures.

[0086] The frame assembly of the drum washing machine 100 described in this embodiment, while ensuring that the frame structure of the washing machine has good supporting stability, has a smooth or special-shaped supporting structure, increases the diversified design of the appearance structure, improves the appearance texture of the washing machine, meets the diverse needs of household washing, and enhances the user experience.

[0087] As a preferred example of the present application, the support frame 5 is arranged in an arc shape as a whole from a side close to the front sealing door 8 to a side away from the front sealing door 8 .

[0088] The setting discloses a frame assembly with an arc structure, so that the overall structure of the washing machine after the housing 1 is covered is relatively round and smooth, and the protrusions or cross-sectional mutation structures are reduced. The arc shape can reduce the corners and sharp edges at the bottom of the structure, reduce the stress concentration of the structure, and improve the strength and stability of the overall structure, thereby improving the integrity of the washing machine structure, increasing the beauty and aesthetic value, and improving the overall quality of the washing machine, so that it can be better integrated into the home environment.

[0089] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.15As shown, the front sealing door 8 is arranged in an overall backward tilted shape from bottom to top. Preferably, the lower end of the front sealing door 8 is fixed to the front edge of the upper end of the frame side panel 2011, the rear end of the main support beam 501 is connected to the rear edge of the upper end of the frame side panel 2011, and the angle between the center line of the front sealing door 8 and the horizontal plane is α, and the value range of α is 55° to 75°. As an example of the present application, the value of α is 70°. This arrangement further enhances the supporting stability of the frame structure composed of the base assembly 2, the front sealing door 8 and the supporting frame 5, and also makes the drum assembly 3 arranged in an upward tilted shape from back to front on the inner side of the frame structure, so that users can take and put clothes through the clothing loading port 805 on the front sealing door 8, improve the convenience of user operation, and make the overall structure of the washing machine smoother and rounder, thereby improving the comfort of users.

[0090] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.10 and Fig.16 As shown, the upper end surface of the base frame 201 is circular or elliptical, and a support base plate 6 is arranged at the upper end of the base frame 201, and the support base plate 6 is detachably connected to the base frame 201, and the lower end of the support frame 5 and the lower end of the front sealing door 8 are detachably connected to the support base plate 6, and the front end of the main support beam 501 in the support frame 5 is detachably connected to the front sealing door 8. As an example of the present application, the base frame 201, the support frame 5, and the front sealing door 8 are all made of plastic materials, and the support base plate 6 is made of metal materials. Since the washing tub in the drum assembly 3 of the washing machine will rotate continuously when it is in use, and the whole drum assembly 3 is supported by a suspension spring or a shock-absorbing support rod, the drum assembly 3 will continuously transmit the vibration force to the frame assembly. Through the above arrangement, the overall structural strength of the frame assembly can be further enhanced, structural deformation can be avoided during use, and the reliability of the washing machine can be ensured. At the same time, this arrangement reduces the processing and manufacturing costs of parts and the mold opening costs.

[0091] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.10 As shown, a fourth connection hole 2014 is provided on the upper surface of the frame side plate 2011 of the base assembly 2, and the support base plate 6 is inserted into the fourth connection hole 2014 and connected to the base assembly 2. This arrangement ensures the convenience of assembly of the support base plate 6 and the stability of connection.

[0092] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.17 and Fig.18As shown, the main support beam 501 includes a main beam body 5011, and a first connecting rib plate 5012 and a second connecting rib plate 5013 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the main beam body 5011, the first connecting rib plate 5012 is detachably connected to the front sealing door 8, and the second connecting rib plate 5013 is detachably connected to the supporting bottom plate 6, and the plane where the midline of the main beam body 5011 in the front-to-back direction is located is L, and the main beam body 5011 is symmetrically arranged along the L plane.

[0093] In the frame structure described in the present application, the main support beam 501 is used as the main support component. By setting the first connecting rib plate 5012 and the second connecting rib plate 5013 at both ends of the main beam body 5011, a strong connection structure is formed, which helps to resist the vibration and external force during the use of the washing machine, improve the stability and durability of the structure, and at the same time, by removing the connecting rib plate, the components inside the washing machine can be easily accessed and repaired, reducing the operational difficulties and time costs during maintenance. Since the front-to-back center line of the main support beam 501 is designed to be coplanar with the front-to-back center line of the entire frame structure, the main beam body 5011 is arranged symmetrically along the plane L where the front-to-back center line is located, which not only increases the balance of the overall structure of the washing machine, but also improves its appearance.

[0094] As a preferred example of the present application, the support frame 5 also includes at least one auxiliary beam, one end of which is connected to the front sealing door 8 or the main support beam 501 , and the other end of which is detachably connected to the support base plate 6 .

[0095] This arrangement further improves the overall strength of the frame assembly. Preferably, the auxiliary beam can be arranged from front to back, that is, one end of the auxiliary beam is connected to the front sealing door 8, and the other end is detachably connected to the support bottom plate 6; or, the auxiliary beam can be arranged from top to bottom, that is, one end of the auxiliary beam is connected to the main support beam 501, and the other end is detachably connected to the support bottom plate 6.

[0096] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.16 As shown, the auxiliary beam includes a first auxiliary support beam 502 and a second auxiliary support beam 503. The first auxiliary support beam 502 and the second auxiliary support beam 503 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the main support beam 501. Fig.18As shown, two third connecting parts 5014 are arranged on the main beam body 5011, the first auxiliary support beam 502 is detachably connected to one of the third connecting parts 5014 and is also detachably connected to the front sealing door 8, and the second auxiliary support beam 503 is detachably connected to the other third connecting part 5014 and is also detachably connected to the front sealing door 8. This arrangement discloses a specific structure of an auxiliary beam, which increases the stability of the support of the washing machine frame structure, and the symmetrical arrangement can provide a balanced support force, effectively preventing the shaking and instability of the washing machine during use. At the same time, the auxiliary beam is connected to the main support beam 501 and the front sealing door 8 at the same time, so that a firm connection is formed between the auxiliary beam and the main support beam 501 and the front sealing door 8, thereby increasing the stability and strength of the entire structure. At the same time, the first auxiliary support beam 502 and the second auxiliary support beam 503 are arranged on opposite sides of the main support beam 501, which can effectively relieve the pressure and load of the central part of the washing machine and increase the bearing capacity of the structure.

[0097] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.19 As shown, the second auxiliary support beam 503 includes a second auxiliary beam body 5031, and a ninth connection portion 5034 and an eighth connection rib plate 5033 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the second auxiliary beam body 5031, the ninth connection portion 5034 is detachably connected to the third connection portion 5014 on the main beam body 5011, the eighth connection rib plate 5033 is detachably connected to the support bottom plate 6, and a seventh connection rib plate 5032 is arranged on the side of the second auxiliary beam body 5031 close to the front sealing door 8, and the seventh connection rib plate 5032 is detachably connected to the front sealing door 8. Fig. 20 As shown, the first auxiliary support beam 502 includes a first auxiliary beam body 5021, on which a fourth connecting rib 5022, a fifth connecting rib 5023 and a sixth connecting portion 5024 are arranged, the fourth connecting rib 5022 is used for the detachable connection between the first auxiliary support beam 502 and the front sealing door 8, the fifth connecting rib 5023 is used for the detachable connection between the first auxiliary support beam 502 and the supporting bottom plate 6, and the sixth connecting portion 5024 is used for the detachable connection between the first auxiliary support beam 502 and the main beam body 5011.

[0098] This setting discloses the specific structure of the second auxiliary support beam 503, the first auxiliary support beam 502 connecting with the support base plate 6, the front sealing door 8, and the main support beam 501. It has a compact structure and is easy to install. It enhances the supporting structure strength of the washing machine, provides a stable supporting force, and helps reduce vibration and shaking.

[0099] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.18 and Fig.19As shown, the third connection part 5014 is arranged on one end of the main beam body 5011 close to the front sealing door 8, and a plug-in plate 50141 and a first connection hole 50142 are arranged on the third connection part 5014. Correspondingly, a ninth connection part 5034 is arranged on the second auxiliary beam body 5031, and a plug-in hole 50341 and a second connection hole 50342 are arranged on the ninth connection part 5034. The plug-in plate 50141 is plug-connected with the plug-in hole 50341, and the first connection hole 50142 is detachably connected with the second connection hole 50342 by connecting screws. The connection structure between the third connection part 5014 on the main beam body 5011 and the first auxiliary beam body 5021 is similar to the above structure, and will not be repeated here.

[0100] This arrangement strengthens the connection structure between the auxiliary beam and the main support beam 501, and facilitates installation and disassembly. At the same time, the third connection part 5014 is arranged on the main beam body 5011, close to one end of the front sealing door 8, which can provide a more stable support structure for the washing machine, help reduce vibration and shaking, and improve the overall stability of the washing machine.

[0101] As a preferred example of this application, Fig.21 As shown, the front sealing door 8 includes a sealing door front plate 801 and a sealing door side plate 802, the sealing door side plate 802 is arranged on the periphery of the sealing door front plate 801 and is bent to the rear side, and a tenth connecting rib plate 803 is arranged at the end of the sealing door side plate 802 away from the sealing door front plate 801, and the tenth connecting rib plate 803 includes a lateral connecting rib plate 8031 ​​and a bottom connecting rib plate 8032, the lateral connecting rib plate 8031 ​​is used to connect the front sealing door 8 with the support frame 5, and the bottom connecting rib plate 8032 is used to detachably connect the front sealing door 8 with the support bottom plate 6. Preferably, a third connecting hole 804 is arranged on both the lateral connecting rib plate 8031 ​​and the bottom connecting rib plate 8032, and the clothing loading port 805 is arranged at the center of the sealing door front plate 801.

[0102] This setting discloses a specific structure of the front sealing door 8, which further improves the stability of the support connection of the frame assembly and the convenience of installation, ensures user convenience in operation, and improves the user experience.

[0103] The base assembly 2 in the frame assembly is arranged below the barrel assembly 3 , and a support frame 5 is arranged above the base assembly 2 .

[0104] Specifically, Fig.13 As shown, a plurality of base bolts 7 are arranged on the frame bottom plate 2012 .

[0105] Specifically, Fig.11As shown, a mounting portion 2013 is provided on the frame side plate 2011 and / or the frame bottom plate 2012;

[0106] The ambient light 203 is mounted on the mounting portion 2013 of the base frame 201 , and can emit ambient light toward the bottom and / or side of the base frame 201 .

[0107] By setting the atmosphere light 203 on the frame side panel 2011 or the frame bottom panel 2012 of the base frame 201, or setting the atmosphere light 203 at the connection between the frame side panel 2011 and the frame bottom panel 2012, the atmosphere light 203 can emit atmosphere light to the bottom and / or the side of the washing machine. The installation is quick and the maintenance is convenient, and the angle of the atmosphere light 203 is relatively wide, thereby achieving the purpose of prominently reminding the user of the washing status, and enhancing the technological sense of the drum washing machine and the user experience.

[0108] The drum washing machine base assembly 2 described in the present application creates a unique atmosphere effect for the washing machine by installing an atmosphere light 203 on the frame side panel 2011 or the frame bottom panel 2012 of the base frame 201, thereby increasing its sense of technology and modernity. The atmosphere light 203 has a wide light emission angle, which can prominently remind the user of the washing condition of the washing machine, thereby enhancing the user's perception of the washing machine status and usage experience. The structure is reasonable and the installation and maintenance are convenient.

[0109] As a preferred example of the present application, the drum washing machine base assembly 2 also includes a transparent cover 202, which is arranged on the outside of the atmosphere lamp 203, and the transparent cover 202 is detachably connected to the base frame 201. By arranging the transparent cover 202 on the outside of the atmosphere lamp 203, it is used to cover the atmosphere lamp 203 to prevent foreign objects from contacting the atmosphere lamp 203 and causing damage to the atmosphere lamp 203. The design of the transparent cover 202 not only protects the lamp beads or light sources of the atmosphere lamp 203, but also ensures the reliability of the atmosphere light to create a unique atmosphere effect for the washing machine, prolongs its life, reduces the frequency of repair and replacement of parts, and improves the user experience.

[0110] As an example of the present application, the washing capacity of the drum assembly 3 is 1.5kg to 4kg, and the drum assembly 3 is arranged in an inclined upward shape from the rear end to the front end, and the drum washing machine 100 can be placed horizontally on a platform or the ground. This arrangement further limits the washing capacity and placement of the drum washing machine 100 of the present application, and is preferably a small table-type drum washing machine.

[0111] This setting applies the structure of the above-mentioned drum washing machine door lock assembly to a desktop small drum washing machine, which is suitable for small families or users with less washing needs, ensuring the best washing effect, improving the stability and ease of use of the washing machine, and meeting the washing needs of users.

[0112] As a preferred example of the present application, the housing 1 includes a front housing 101 and a rear housing 102. The rear housing 102 is installed from back to front and plugged with the base frame 201. A screw connection platform is provided on the rear housing 102. Correspondingly, a screw connection platform is provided on the front housing 101. The screw connection platform on the rear housing 102 is connected to the screw connection platform on the front housing 101 through connecting screws, and the connecting screws are threaded from back to front. This arrangement further ensures the integrity of the appearance of the drum washing machine 100, avoids users from seeing too many appearance splicing seams and connecting screws when using it, ensures that the housing 1 is connected stably, and improves the user experience.

[0113] The drum washing machine includes, in addition to the drum assembly 3, the water inlet structure 170, the drying duct 140, and the frame assembly, other related components such as a drainage system. Since the specific structures and specific assembly relationships of the related components are all prior art, they will not be elaborated here.

[0114] In the drum washing machine described in this embodiment, the water inlet structure 170, the drying air duct 140, the drum assembly 3, the shell 1 and the frame assembly are interrelated and inseparable; they play multiple roles:

[0115] 1. The water inlet of the water inlet structure is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct. On the one hand, the water inlet waterway of the drum assembly is shared with the airway at the end of the drying air duct to intake water or air for drying; the space of the drying air duct in the drum washing machine is fully utilized to simplify the water inlet waterway, and the layout of the air and water channels in the drum washing machine is reasonably planned, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the drum washing machine; on the other hand, it does not interfere with the installation of the foam baffle.

[0116] 2. A foam baffle is set at the end of the drying air duct. In the washing state, the lower end of the foam baffle abuts against the lower shell of the drying air duct. The foam baffle is used to prevent the foam in the drum assembly from entering the drying air duct, thereby avoiding the foam from corroding the heating assembly in the drying air duct; in the drying state, the foam baffle can be blown up by the fan in the drying air duct so that the lower end of the foam baffle is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct.

[0117] 3. On the basis of ensuring that the frame structure of the washing machine has good supporting stability, it is given a smooth or special-shaped supporting structure, increasing the diversified design of the exterior structure, improving the appearance texture of the washing machine, meeting the diverse needs of household washing, and enhancing the user experience.

[0118] 4. The frame assembly is an arc structure, which makes the overall structure of the washing machine after the outer shell is set more round and smooth, reducing protrusions or cross-sectional mutations. The arc shape can reduce corners and sharp edges at the bottom of the structure, reduce stress concentration in the structure, and improve the strength and stability of the overall structure, thereby improving the integrity of the washing machine structure, increasing beauty and aesthetic value, and improving the overall quality of the washing machine, so that it can be better integrated into the home environment.

[0119] 5. The frame structure is compact. By connecting the auxiliary beam to the main support beam and the front door at the same time, a strong connection is formed between the auxiliary beam, the main support beam and the front door, which increases the stability and strength of the entire structure. It can effectively relieve the pressure and load on the center part of the washing machine, increase the bearing capacity of the structure, and is easy to install. It enhances the supporting structure strength of the washing machine, provides stable supporting force, and helps reduce vibration and shaking.

[0120] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A drum washing machine, characterized in that: The drum washing machine (100) comprises: Cylinder assembly (3), a drying air duct (140), the drying air duct (140) being arranged above the drum assembly (3), and a foam baffle (143) being arranged at the end of the drying air duct (140); in a washing state, the foam baffle (143) is used to prevent foam in the drum assembly (3) from entering the drying air duct (140); A water inlet structure (170), wherein a water inlet (171) of the water inlet structure (170) is arranged on the side of the end of the drying air duct (140).

2. A drum washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the foam baffle (143) is installed above the drying air duct (140), and the lower end of the foam baffle (143) is abutted against or separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct (140); in the drying state, the lower end of the foam baffle (143) is separated from the lower shell of the drying air duct (140); in the washing state, the lower end of the foam baffle (143) is abutted against the lower shell of the drying air duct (140).

3. A drum washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet (171) is arranged on the front side of the foam baffle (143).

4. A drum washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the drying air duct (140) located in front of the foam baffle (143) is a common channel (144), and one end of the drying air duct (140) located in the rear of the foam baffle (143) is an air inlet channel (145). The common channel (144) is connected to a water inlet (171). When the drum washing machine (100) performs washing, the common channel (144) is used to inject water into the drum assembly (3). When the drum washing machine (100) performs drying, the common channel (144) is connected to the air inlet channel (145). The common channel (144) is used to introduce drying air into the drum assembly (3).

5. A drum washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A water inlet and air inlet (301) is provided on the cylinder assembly (3), and the common channel (144) is directly connected to the water inlet and air inlet (301).

6. A drum washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fan (141) and a heating component (142) are arranged in the drying air duct (140), and the fan (141) and the heating component (142) are arranged inside the air inlet channel (145).

7. A drum washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drum washing machine (100) further comprises a frame assembly, wherein the frame assembly comprises: A base assembly (2) comprises a base frame (201), wherein the base frame (201) comprises a frame side plate (2011) and a frame bottom plate (2012), wherein the frame side plate (2011) is arranged around the outer periphery of the frame bottom plate (2012), and the frame bottom plate (2012) can be supported and placed on a platform; A front sealing door (8) is provided at the front end of the cylinder assembly (3), and the front sealing door (8) is arranged above the base assembly (2); The support frame (5) comprises a main support beam (501), the front end of the main support beam (501) is detachably connected to the front sealing door (8), and the rear end of the main support beam (501) is connected to the base assembly (2).

8. A drum washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The supporting frame (5) is arranged in an arc shape as a whole.

9. A drum washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The drum washing machine (100) further comprises an outer shell (1) and a door cover assembly (4); the outer shell (1) is arranged on the outside of the supporting frame (5); the outer shell (1) is arranged in an arc shape as a whole; the drum assembly (3) comprises an outer drum assembly and an inner drum assembly for washing clothes; and the door cover assembly (4) is capable of covering or opening a clothes delivery opening (805) on the front sealing door (8).

10. A drum washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The opening of the drum assembly (3) is arranged to be inclined upwards for accommodating the clothes to be washed.

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