Control panel base structure and washing machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a control panel base structure and a washing machine. The control panel base structure includes a control panel base. A clothes inlet is provided in the center of the control panel base, and a supply chamber is provided around the clothes inlet. A water supply inlet is provided at a corner of the supply chamber. A water-blocking member that blocks water entering through the water supply inlet is provided in a position facing the water supply inlet in the supply chamber. By providing the water-blocking member in the supply chamber and providing the water-blocking member in a position facing the water supply inlet in the supply chamber, when the water pressure is too high, the water entering through the water supply inlet can be blocked by the water-guiding member, thereby preventing water from splashing due to washing water colliding with the supply inlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of household electrical appliances, and specifically relates to a control panel base structure and a washing machine.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, the detergent case of a fully automatic washing machine is located inside the control panel base or on the back of the control panel base. However, such conventional designs bring many drawbacks and inconveniences. When the detergent case is provided inside the control panel base, that is, when it is provided pull-outably inside the control panel base on the rear side of the clothing inlet, an opening is provided on the side of the control panel base corresponding to the clothing inlet, and the detergent case is provided inside the opening. Therefore, it affects the appearance and also affects the support strength of the control panel base. In addition, it is necessary to pull out the detergent case every time washing is performed to add detergent, which is very troublesome for the user when using. Moreover, it is even more inconvenient when adding washing agents such as softener after the washing machine starts operating. On the other hand, when the detergent case is provided on the back of the control panel base, it is far from the user, so the user has to stretch their arm when adding detergent, which is inconvenient during use. It also affects the appearance.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, currently, washing machines with a supply chamber provided in the control panel base have appeared on the market. The supply chamber is located on the outer periphery of the clothing inlet in the control panel base, and a supply port is provided at the bottom of the supply chamber. Detergent enters the supply chamber through the supply port and is supplied into the outer tub having a water storage function via the outer tub lid. In this case, pulling out by the user and the user stretching their arm are also avoided. However, a water supply port is provided in the supply chamber of the conventional control panel base, and water enters the supply chamber from the water supply port to wash the supply chamber, and finally, the washing water flows out of the supply chamber through the supply port. Therefore, when the water pressure is too high, the washing water collides with the supply port and the water scatters.

[0004] In view of the above, the present invention is proposed. [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] The technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a control panel base structure and washing machine that achieve the objective of preventing water splashing due to the collision of washing water with the supply port, by providing a water-blocking member in the supply chamber, which is positioned opposite the water inlet in the supply chamber, and by making it possible to block the water entering from the water inlet by a water-guiding member when the water pressure is too high. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical means adopted in this invention is as follows.

[0007] The present invention provides a control panel base structure including a control panel base. A clothing input opening is provided in the center of the control panel base, and a supply chamber is provided around the outer periphery of the clothing input opening. A water inlet is provided at the corner of the supply chamber. Furthermore, a water-blocking member is provided in the supply chamber opposite the water inlet to block water from entering through the water inlet.

[0008] Furthermore, the supply chamber is triangular in shape. The waterproofing member is a strip-shaped waterproofing plate. The strip-shaped waterproofing plate extends along the side wall of the supply chamber opposite the water inlet.

[0009] Furthermore, a U-shaped first waterproof section is provided at the edge of the ceiling portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate, extending vertically upward. The opening of the U-shaped first waterproof section is positioned facing the water inlet.

[0010] Furthermore, the strip-shaped waterproof plate is provided with a second waterproof section that bends vertically downward on one side of the opening of the U-shaped first waterproof section.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer circumference and bottom of the strip-shaped waterproof plate are provided with insertion projections that engage with the side wall of the supply chamber.

[0012] Furthermore, the supply chamber includes an upper annular side wall that extends vertically and a lower annular side wall that gradually contracts downwards. The inner circumference of the bottom of the lower annular side wall surrounds the supply opening. The water inlet is located in the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall. The connection line between the water inlet and the strip-shaped waterproof plate straddles the supply opening. The inner circumferential wall of the upper annular side wall and the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall are provided with insertion grooves that engage with corresponding insertion projections.

[0013] Furthermore, a protruding rib is provided on the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall, extending along the side wall of the supply chamber facing the water inlet. The insertion groove on the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall is provided on the protruding rib. The second watertight portion abuts against the side of the protruding rib facing the water inlet and against the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall, respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, a water inlet and an overflow hole are provided at the bottom of the supply chamber. The overflow hole extends along the side wall of the supply chamber opposite the water inlet. An overflow plate is provided at the bottom of the supply chamber, extending vertically upwards. The overflow plate extends along the outer edge of the overflow hole. The overflow plate serves as a watertight barrier.

[0015] Furthermore, the ceiling of the supply chamber is provided with a supply port located on the upper end surface of the control panel base. An annular flow guide member is provided in the supply port. The inner circumference of the annular flow guide member forms a flow port that gradually contracts toward the supply chamber. A strip-shaped watertight plate is provided below the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member and has a portion that overlaps with the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member.

[0016] Alternatively, the strip-shaped waterproof plate is provided on the outer circumference of the annular flow guide member. The top portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate is higher than the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member.

[0017] The present invention further provides a washing machine. The control panel base structure provided by the above technical means is provided on the ceiling of the washing machine. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] By using the above technical means, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared to the prior art.

[0019] By installing a watertight barrier inside the supply chamber and positioning the barrier opposite the water inlet inside the supply chamber, if the water pressure is too high, the water entering from the water inlet can be blocked by the water guide member, thereby preventing water from splashing due to the washing water colliding with the supply inlet.

[0020] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below, with reference to the drawings.

[0021] The drawings are used as part of the present invention and for a further understanding of the present invention. Furthermore, the schematic embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used for interpretation of the present invention, but do not unduly limit it. Needless to say, the drawings described below are only a part of the embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain further drawings from these drawings without requiring any creative work. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0022] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the control panel base structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the annular flow guide member and supply chamber provided in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the strip-shaped watertight plate and supply chamber provided in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the annular flow guide member provided in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is an exploded view of an annular flow guide member and a supply chamber provided in another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of an annular flow guiding member provided in another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a diagram showing the positional relationship between a strip-shaped water shielding plate and an annular flow guiding plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a strip-shaped water shielding plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0023] It should be noted that these drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present invention in any way, but are for explaining the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments.

[0024] To make the objectives, technical means, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, hereinafter, in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, the technical means of the embodiments will be described clearly and concisely. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for explaining the present invention, but do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. are the directions or positional relationships based on the illustration, and are only for the convenience of description and simplification of the description of the present invention, and do not explicitly or implicitly imply that the target device or member must have a specific direction and be configured and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, it should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In describing this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined and limited, the terms “attach,” “connect,” and “connect” should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may be fixed connections, removable connections, or integral connections. They may also be mechanical or electrical connections. Furthermore, they may be direct connections or indirect connections via an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will be able to interpret the specific meanings of these terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the present invention provides a control panel base structure including a control panel base 1. A clothing input opening 11 is provided in the center of the control panel base 1, and a supply chamber 12 is provided around the outer periphery of the clothing input opening 11. A water inlet 126 is provided at the corner of the supply chamber 12. In addition, a water-blocking member is provided in the supply chamber 11 at a position opposite the water inlet 126 to block water from entering from the water inlet 126. The water-blocking member is provided so as to be higher than the water inlet 126.

[0028] In this embodiment of the present invention, a water-blocking member is provided inside the supply chamber 12. The water-blocking member is provided in the supply chamber 12 at a position opposite the water inlet 126. If the water pressure is too high, the water entering from the water inlet can be blocked by the water-guiding member, thereby preventing water from splashing due to the washing water colliding with the supply inlet 125.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, the present invention provides a control panel base structure including a control panel base 1. A clothing input port 11 is provided in the center of the control panel base 1, and a supply chamber 12 is provided around the outer circumference of the clothing input port 11. The supply chamber 12 has an input port 121 provided on the upper end surface of the control panel base 1. The input port 121 is provided with an annular flow guide member 2 for introducing detergent into the supply chamber 12.

[0030] The supply chamber 12 is triangular in shape. The waterproofing member is a strip-shaped waterproofing plate 4. The strip-shaped waterproofing plate 4 extends along the side wall of the supply chamber 12 facing the water inlet 126.

[0031] In this embodiment of the present invention, an annular flow guide member 2 is provided at the inlet 121, allowing the detergent to be introduced into the supply chamber 12 by the annular flow guide member 2. This improves the detergent supply efficiency and reduces detergent waste.

[0032] The control panel base 1 has a U-shaped structure. The control panel base 1 includes an outer perimeter wall, an inner perimeter wall that forms the clothing input opening 11, and a panel base connecting wall that connects the outer perimeter wall and the inner perimeter wall. The outer perimeter wall, the inner perimeter wall, and the panel base connecting wall surround the storage space, and a supply chamber 12 is provided within the storage space. The control panel base 1 has two supply chambers 12 on both the left and right sides of the rear end of the clothing input opening 11. The two supply chambers 12 are located on opposite sides of the clothing input opening 11.

[0033] The structure of the control panel base 1 described above is used in a washing machine. The washing machine may be a pulsator washing machine. Specifically, the washing machine includes a housing and an outer tub provided inside the housing. The outer tub is a water storage tank, and the outer tub is provided with an outer tub lid. The control panel base 1 is provided on the ceiling of the housing. The supply chamber 12 is in communication with the inside of the outer tub lid. The outer tub lid is provided with a hole that communicates with the outer tub. An inner tub is provided inside the outer tub. A tub gap is formed between the inner tub and the outer tub, and the hole communicates with the tub gap. A buffer case is provided between the supply chamber 12 and the outer tub lid. The buffer case is in communication with the supply chamber 12 and the outer tub lid, respectively. The side wall of the buffer case is provided with buffer overhangs that project inward into the buffer case. The buffer overhangs form a basin shape by sloping from the ceiling of the buffer case toward the water passage hole at the bottom of the buffer case. The buffer overhangs are used to slow down the liquid flow velocity and release pressure. The liquid flows uniformly into the tank gap through the water passages at the bottom of the buffer case, preventing water from splashing.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 5, in the embodiment of the present invention, the outer circumference of the annular flow guide member 2 is connected to the inner circumference of the inlet 121. The inner circumference of the annular flow guide member 2 also forms a flow guide opening 21. The flow guide opening 21 is a tapered opening that gradually narrows toward the inside of the supply chamber 12.

[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer circumference of the annular flow guide member 2 is connected to the inner circumference of the inlet 121, and the inner circumference of the annular flow guide member 2 forms a flow port 21 that guides the flow toward the supply chamber 12. The flow port 21 is a tapered port that gradually narrows toward the supply chamber 12. Because the flow port 21 gradually narrows, the inflow of detergent into the supply chamber 12 can be accelerated.

[0036] Specifically, the annular side wall of the supply chamber 12 includes an upper annular side wall 123 that extends vertically and a lower annular side wall 124 that gradually contracts downwards. The inner circumference of the ceiling of the upper annular side wall 123 surrounds the inlet 121, and the inner circumference of the bottom of the lower annular side wall 124 surrounds the supply opening 125. A water inlet 126 is provided in the ceiling of the lower annular side wall 124. The lower annular side wall 124 has a smooth curved surface and gradually curves inwards into the supply chamber 12 from top to bottom.

[0037] Furthermore, the supply chamber 12 is shaped like a right triangle. The upper annular side wall 123 and the lower annular side wall 124 of the supply chamber 12 both have a first right-angled side wall 1232, a second right-angled side wall 1233, and an inclined side wall 1234. The control panel base 1 is rectangular. The two first right-angled side walls 1232 extend along the corners of the control panel base 1, and the inclined side wall 1234 extends along the outer circumference of the clothing input opening 11. These three are connected in the circumferential direction to form the upper annular side wall 123 or the lower annular side wall 124.

[0038] Specifically, the axial cross-section of the annular flow guide member 2 is a right-angled triangle. The flow guide port 21 has a flow inlet 211 and a flow outlet 121 provided on the upper and lower end surfaces of the annular flow guide member 2, respectively. The flow inlet 211 and the flow outlet 121 are connected in the circumferential direction by three consecutive connecting walls 213. Two adjacent connecting walls 213 are connected via an arc-shaped transition wall 214. The arc-shaped transition wall 214 is recessed toward the supply chamber 12. Because the arc-shaped transition section is recessed toward the supply chamber 12, detergent residue at the arc-shaped transition section is avoided, and the entry of detergent into the supply chamber 12 is accelerated.

[0039] The detergent supply process is as follows: The detergent flows through the inlet 211 and along the connecting wall 213 towards the outlet 121. After entering the supply chamber 12 from the outlet 121, the detergent flows along the lower annular wall to the supply port 125 and flows into the inside of the outer tank lid. Subsequently, water enters the supply chamber 12 from the water inlet 126, washing away any detergent remaining in the supply chamber 12 into the outside of the outer tank lid.

[0040] Furthermore, the discharge outlet 121 has a portion that overlaps with the lower annular side wall 124 and the supply port 125. The size of the discharge outlet 121 should be set to be large enough to cover the supply port 125 and a portion of the lower annular side wall 124. This allows the detergent to flow into the supply chamber 12 and then enter the supply port 125 along the lower annular side wall 124, and the lower annular side wall 124 acts as a buffer for the detergent, preventing it from splashing.

[0041] As shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment of the present invention, the upper end surface of the annular flow guide member 2 is bent downward to form a fold 23. In addition, a support protrusion 122 is provided on the inner circumference of the supply chamber 12. When the annular flow guide member 2 is fitted into the supply chamber 12 from the inlet 121, the lower end surface of the fold 23 comes into contact with the upper end surface of the support protrusion 122, so that the upper end surface of the annular flow guide member 2 and the upper end surface of the control panel base 1 become flush.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the connection method between the annular flow guide member 2 and the supply chamber 12 is as follows: A fold 23 is provided on the upper end surface of the annular flow guide member 2, and a support projection 122 is provided on the inner circumference of the upper annular side wall 123 of the supply chamber 12, with the lower end surface of the fold 23 in contact with the upper end surface of the support projection 122.

[0043] As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 6, the annular flow guide member 2 is inserted into and connected to the inner circumference of the upper annular side wall 123 by the insertion structure 3. Specifically, the insertion structure 3 includes an insertion portion 31 and an insertion groove 32. The insertion groove 32 is provided on the inner circumference of the upper annular side wall 123. The opening of the insertion groove 32 faces into the supply chamber 12. The outer circumference of the annular flow guide member 2 is provided with an insertion portion 31 that protrudes outward. The fold 23 provides a retraction space for the insertion portion 31. At least a part of the insertion portion 31 penetrates the fold 23, and the insertion portion 31 that penetrates the fold 23 is inserted into and connected to the insertion groove 32. The insertion groove 32 is provided on the upper annular side wall 123 above the support overhang 122.

[0044] When the annular flow guide member 2 is fitted into the supply chamber 12 from the inlet 121, the annular flow guide member 2 is hidden inside the supply chamber 12, and the height difference between the flow outlet 121 and the supply chamber 12 is reduced, thereby reducing splashing when detergent is added. The annular flow guide member 2 may also be made of sheet metal. The upper end surface of the annular flow guide member 2 is flush with the upper end surface of the control panel base 1, providing decoration and protection to the inlet 121.

[0045] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, in the embodiment of the present invention, an annular flow guide plate 22 is provided on the outer circumference of the outlet end of the flow guide port 21, extending perpendicularly toward the supply chamber 12. The annular flow guide plate 22 is provided coaxially with the flow guide port 21.

[0046] In this embodiment of the present invention, the flow outlet 21 is a tapered opening that gradually narrows toward the supply chamber 12, so the detergent has a high velocity when it reaches the flow outlet 121. Therefore, in order to prevent the detergent from splashing around the outer circumference of the flow outlet 121, an annular flow guide plate 22 is provided on the outer circumference of the flow outlet 121. The annular flow guide plate 22 extends perpendicularly toward the supply chamber 12. The annular flow guide plate 22 provides a barrier and guide effect to the detergent.

[0047] As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 7, in this embodiment of the present invention, the upper annular side wall 123 is provided with a strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 that protrudes more than the lower annular side wall 124. The strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 is positioned opposite the water inlet 126. The strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 is positioned below the annular flow guide plate 22 and has a portion that overlaps with the lower end surface of the annular flow guide plate 22. The connection line between the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 and the water inlet 126 crosses the supply port 125.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the supply chamber 12 is a detergent supply chamber 12, the water inlet 126 is provided at a corner and located on the ceiling of the lower annular side wall. The supply inlet 125 is provided in the center of the supply chamber 12. Therefore, the connection line between the water inlet 126 and the strip-shaped water-blocking plate 4 crosses the supply inlet 125. The washing water entering from the water inlet 126 is first blown into the supply chamber 12 from bottom to top, then flows downward along the lower annular side wall 124 to the side and into the supply inlet 125. The water flow entering the supply chamber 12 from the water inlet 126 has a constant flow velocity and water pressure. Therefore, in order to prevent the washing water from colliding with the supply inlet or the lower annular side wall 124 and scattering the water flow, the strip-shaped water-blocking plate 4 is provided at a position opposite the water inlet 126, considering that the washing water mainly collides with the supply inlet or the lower annular side wall 124 at a position opposite the water inlet.

[0049] Since the strip-shaped watertight plate 4 protrudes above the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall 124, it can effectively block the water flow.

[0050] The strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 is provided below the annular flow guide plate 22 and overlaps with the lower end surface of the annular flow guide plate 22. The strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 assists the annular flow guide plate 22 and can block detergent from flowing out of the annular flow guide plate 22. This prevents detergent from splashing and guides the detergent to the supply port 125 of the supply chamber 12.

[0051] Furthermore, the water inlet 126 is provided at the corner between one right-angle side wall and the inclined side wall 1234. The strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 extends along the extension direction of the other right-angle side wall and extends from one end of the right-angle side wall to the other. A U-shaped first waterproof section 41 extending vertically upward is provided at the edge of the ceiling portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4. The opening of the first waterproof section 41 is provided facing the water inlet. If water splashes up to the ceiling portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4, the first waterproof section can further block the washing water.

[0052] The first watertight section 41 protrudes upward to the extent that it exceeds the lower end surface of the annular flow guide plate 22, further strengthening the watertightness provided by the strip-shaped watertight plate 4. The first watertight section 41 has a groove-like shape with its opening facing the annular flow guide plate 22. The bottom of the groove of the first watertight section 41 extends from one end to the other of the right-angle side wall. Furthermore, the groove wall and the bottom of the groove of the first watertight section 41 are provided perpendicularly to each other.

[0053] As shown in Figure 8, the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 has a second waterproof section 42 that bends vertically downward on one side of the opening of the U-shaped first waterproof section. The second waterproof section 42 abuts against the side of the protruding rib facing the water inlet and against the ceiling of the lower annular side wall. The second waterproof section 42 can further block the impacting water. Furthermore, when the impacting water flows down from the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4, the second waterproof plate 42 can block the impacting water while guiding it to the lower annular side wall 124.

[0054] A first insertion groove 1231 is provided in the upper annular side wall 123 below the support projection 122. The opening of the groove faces into the supply chamber 12. In addition, a first insertion projection 42 that protrudes outward is provided on the outer circumference of the strip-shaped watertight plate 4. The first insertion projection 42 is inserted into the first insertion groove 1231.

[0055] As shown in Figure 8, the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall 124 is provided with a protruding rib 1241 that protrudes upward. The protruding rib 1241 extends along one right-angle side wall and also extends from one end of one right-angle side wall to the other end. The protruding rib 1241 is provided with a second insertion groove 1242. The bottom portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 is provided with a second insertion projection 43 that protrudes downward. The second insertion projection 43 is inserted into the second insertion groove 1242. The second waterproof portion 44 is inserted to the outside of the second insertion groove 1242. The second waterproof portion abuts against the side of the protruding rib 1241 facing the water inlet 126.

[0056] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in this embodiment of the present invention, a vertically extending, hollow siphon cap 24 is provided on the outside of the connecting wall of the flow port 21. A siphon column 127 having a hollow siphon hole 128 is provided at the bottom of the supply chamber 12. The siphon column 127 and the siphon cap 24 are tightly fitted together to form a flow path communicating with the siphon hole 128.

[0057] In the embodiments of the present invention, the supply chamber 12 located to the left of the clothing input opening 11 may be designated as the detergent supply chamber 12, and the supply chamber 12 located to the right of the clothing input opening 11 may be designated as the rinse aid supply chamber 12.

[0058] If the supply chamber 12 is a rinse agent supply chamber 12, a siphon cap 24 is provided on the outside of the connecting wall of the flow port 21, and a siphon column 127 is provided at the bottom of the supply chamber 12. The siphon cap 24 is fitted over the outside of the siphon column 127 and is tightly fitted onto the siphon column 127, forming a flow path that communicates with the siphon hole 128. In addition, a supply port 125 that overlaps with the siphon hole 128 is provided at the bottom of the supply chamber 12. By providing a siphon structure, the supply of rinse agent from the supply chamber 12 to the outer tank lid can be accelerated.

[0059] At the bottom of the supply chamber 12, there is an overflow hole 129 and an overflow plate 130 installed on the outer periphery of the overflow hole 129, surrounding it. The overflow plate 130 protrudes above the bottom of the supply chamber 12. The overflow hole 129 extends along the side wall of the supply chamber 12 facing the water inlet. The overflow plate 130 also extends along the outer edge of the overflow hole 129. That is, the shape of the overflow plate 130 matches that of the overflow hole 129. When the liquid level of the rinse agent in the supply chamber 12 is high, the detergent flows into the inside of the outer tank lid from the overflow hole 129. On the other hand, when the liquid level of the rinse agent in the supply chamber 12 is low, the detergent flows into the inside of the outer tank lid from the siphon hole 128 and the supply inlet 125. The overflow plate 130 can also act as a water-blocking member to prevent splashing by blocking incoming water.

[0060] The siphon hole 128 is located at the corner between one right-angle side wall and the inclined side wall 1234, and the water inlet 126 is located at the corner between the two right-angle side walls. The water inlet 126 faces the overflow hole 129. The overflow hole 129 is located on one side of the inclined side wall 1234.

[0061] The overflow plate 130 becomes a strip-shaped waterproof plate 4, which is provided on the outer circumference of the annular flow guide member. The top portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 is higher than the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member 2. Specifically, the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 is provided below the annular flow guide plate 22. The top portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 is higher than the lower end surface of the annular flow guide plate 22. The strip-shaped waterproof plate 4 assists the annular flow guide plate 22 and can block detergent from flowing out of the annular flow guide plate 22. This prevents detergent from splashing and guides the detergent to the supply port 125 of the supply chamber 12.

[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as described above by preferred embodiments, this is not intended to limit the invention, and any minor modifications or additions that a person skilled in the art can implement using the technical content presented above, without departing from the technical means of the present invention, are considered equivalent modified embodiments. The means of implementation in the above embodiments can be further combined or replaced, but any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and additions made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention, without departing from the content of the technical means of the present invention, all fall within the scope of the means of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0063] 1. Control Panel Base 11. Clothes loading slot 12 Supply room 121 Inlet 122 Support overhang 123 Upper ring side wall 1231 1st insertion groove 1232 1st right angle side wall 1233 2nd right angle side wall 1234 Slanted side wall 124 Lower ring side wall 1241 Protruding rib 1242 2nd insertion groove 125 supply port 126 Water inlet 127 Siphon column 128 Siphon Hall 129 Overflow Holes 130 Overflow Plate 2. Annular flow guide member 21 Direction port 211 Inlet 212 Outlet 213 Connecting wall 214 Transition Wall 22 Annular flow guide plate 23 Turnaround 24 Siphon Cap 3. Insertion structure 31 Insertion part 32 Insertion groove 4. Strip-shaped waterproof plate 41. First waterproof section 42 1st insertion protrusion 43 2nd insertion protrusion 44. Second waterproof section

Claims

1. A control panel base structure including a control panel base, wherein a clothing input opening is provided in the center of the control panel base, and a triangular supply chamber is provided around the outer periphery of the clothing input opening, A water inlet is provided in the corner of the supply room, and a water-blocking member, which is a strip-shaped water-blocking plate that blocks water from entering through the water inlet, is provided in the supply room opposite the water inlet. The strip-shaped watertight plate extends along the side wall of the supply chamber opposite the water inlet. The structure is characterized by having a U-shaped first waterproof section extending vertically upward from the edge of the ceiling portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate, with the opening of the U-shaped first waterproof section facing the water inlet.

2. The control panel base structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the strip-shaped waterproof plate is provided with a second waterproof portion that bends vertically downward on one side of the opening of the U-shaped first waterproof portion.

3. The control panel base structure according to claim 2, characterized in that insertion protrusions are provided on the outer circumference of the strip-shaped waterproof plate and on the bottom of the strip-shaped waterproof plate, respectively, which are inserted into and engage with the side wall of the supply chamber.

4. The control panel base structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the supply chamber includes an upper annular side wall that extends vertically and a lower annular side wall that gradually contracts downward, the inner circumference of the bottom of the lower annular side wall surrounds the supply port, the water inlet is provided on the ceiling of the lower annular side wall, the connection line between the water inlet and the strip-shaped water-blocking plate straddles the supply port, and the inner circumferential wall of the upper annular side wall and the ceiling of the lower annular side wall are provided with insertion grooves that engage with corresponding insertion projections.

5. The control panel base structure according to claim 4, characterized in that a protruding rib is provided on the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall, extending along the side wall of the supply chamber facing the water inlet, the insertion groove on the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall is provided on the protruding rib, and the second watertight portion abuts against the side of the protruding rib facing the water inlet and the ceiling portion of the lower annular side wall, respectively.

6. The control panel base structure according to claim 1, characterized in that a water inlet and an overflow hole are provided at the bottom of the supply chamber, the overflow hole extends along the side wall of the supply chamber opposite the water inlet, an overflow plate is provided at the bottom of the supply chamber extending vertically upward, the overflow plate extends along the outer edge of the overflow hole, and the overflow plate serves as a water-blocking member.

7. The ceiling of the supply chamber is provided with a supply port located on the upper end surface of the control panel base. The supply port is provided with an annular flow guide member, the inner circumference of which forms a flow guide opening that gradually narrows toward the supply chamber, and the strip-shaped watertight plate is provided below the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member and has a portion that overlaps with the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member. Alternatively, the control panel base structure according to claim 5, characterized in that the strip-shaped waterproof plate is provided on the outer circumference of the annular flow guide member, and the top portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate is higher than the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member.

8. The ceiling of the supply chamber is provided with a supply port located on the upper end surface of the control panel base. The supply port is provided with an annular flow guide member, the inner circumference of which forms a flow guide opening that gradually narrows toward the supply chamber, and the strip-shaped watertight plate is provided below the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member and has a portion that overlaps with the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member. Alternatively, the control panel base structure according to claim 6, characterized in that the strip-shaped waterproof plate is provided on the outer circumference of the annular flow guide member, and the top portion of the strip-shaped waterproof plate is higher than the lower end surface of the annular flow guide member.

9. A washing machine characterized in that the ceiling portion of the washing machine is provided with a control panel base structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

Images