A wall-mounted washing machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted washing machine, comprising: a drum module, comprising an outer drum and an inner drum; an outer shell, at least partly covering the outside of the drum module, with the rear end facing the wall; a frame surrounding the outer circumference of the drum module and arranged between the rear end of the outer shell and the wall. It also relates to a wall-mounted washing machine, comprising: a drum module, comprising an outer drum and an inner drum; an outer shell, at least partly covering the outside of the drum module; a frame surrounding the outer circumference of the drum module and at least partly covering the inside of the outer shell, and supporting the outer shell. It also relates to a wall-mounted washing machine, comprising: a drum module, comprising an outer drum, an inner drum and a fixing portion radially protruding from the outer wall of the outer drum, the fixing portion enabling the drum module to be assembled on the wall via at least two fastening structures; a frame surrounding and wrapping the outer circumference of the fixing portion. The frame of the present invention makes the washing machine look thinner, while improving the stability of the outer shell and the stability of the installation of the whole machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a wall-mounted washing machine, in particular to a wall-mounted drum washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Wall-mounted washing machines, as small-capacity laundry appliances, are becoming more and more popular among consumers.

[0003] The Chinese patent application with application number 201710370372.7 discloses an assembly structure of a wall-mounted washing machine, which includes: a box body, which includes a front box body assembly and a rear box body assembly located behind the front box body assembly; a barrel body, which is arranged in the box body, and the rear end of the barrel body is provided with a mounting ear for connecting to the wall, and the mounting ear is formed with a mounting hole extending in the front-to-back direction. However, the washing machine is thick in appearance, and the stability of the outer shell is poor, and the stability of the whole machine installation is also poor.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a wall-mounted washing machine, which makes the washing machine look thinner and improves the stability of the outer shell and the stability of the installation of the whole machine.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A wall-mounted washing machine, comprising:

[0008] A barrel module, comprising an outer barrel and an inner barrel;

[0009] The housing is at least partially covered outside the barrel module, with the rear end thereof facing the wall;

[0010] The frame surrounds the outer periphery of the tube module and is arranged between the rear end of the shell and the wall.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the frame matches the rear end of the shell, and the other end gradually shrinks and tilts from the outer periphery toward the central axis.

[0012] Furthermore, a first protruding rib is provided at one end of the frame close to the rear end of the shell. After the shell cover is arranged outside the barrel module, the first rib is arranged inside the rear end of the shell and supports the rear end of the shell.

[0013] Furthermore, the first rib is arranged on the inner periphery of the frame end, and after the outer shell cover is arranged outside the tube module, the rear end of the outer shell is arranged outside the first rib and contacts the outer periphery of the frame end, and the outer wall surface thereof and the outer wall surface of the frame end form a smooth transition.

[0014] Furthermore, a protruding rib is provided on the outer wall surface of the first rib, and the rib gradually shrinks toward the end of the first rib to form an inclined surface.

[0015] Furthermore, a radially protruding fixing portion is provided on the outer side wall of the outer tube, and the fixing portion enables the tube module to be assembled on the wall surface through at least two fastening structures, and the frame surrounds and wraps around the outer periphery of the fixing portion;

[0016] Preferably, the fixing portion includes at least two hanging ears radially protruding from the outer side wall of the outer cylinder.

[0017] Furthermore, an edge is provided at one end of the frame close to the wall and bent toward the inside of the frame, and a slot is provided at one end of the fixing part close to the wall. When the frame is wrapped around the outer periphery of the fixing part, the edge is buckled into the slot to fix the frame on the fixing part.

[0018] Preferably, a protruding limiting protrusion is provided on the inner wall surface at one end of the frame away from the wall, and a protruding second convex rib is provided on the outer periphery of the fixing part. When the frame wraps around the fixing part, the limiting protrusion slides over the second convex rib after elastic deformation, and is engaged with the second convex rib after being reset, so that the frame is fixed on the fixing part.

[0019] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the groove formed by the frame and the edging is provided with a protruding reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib is arranged corresponding to the gap between adjacent hanging ears, and the two side walls of the groove are respectively supported and abutted against the reinforcing rib.

[0020] The present invention also provides a wall-mounted washing machine, comprising:

[0021] A barrel module, comprising an outer barrel and an inner barrel;

[0022] A housing, at least partially covering the outside of the cartridge module;

[0023] The frame surrounds the outer periphery of the barrel module and is at least partially covered inside the shell to support the shell.

[0024] The present invention also provides a wall-mounted washing machine, comprising:

[0025] The barrel module comprises an outer barrel, an inner barrel and a fixing portion radially protruding from the outer side wall of the outer barrel, wherein the fixing portion enables the barrel module to be assembled on the wall surface via at least two fastening structures;

[0026] The frame surrounds and wraps around the outer periphery of the fixed portion.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. The frame of the present invention visually reduces the thickness of the washing machine, optimizes the appearance of the washing machine, and improves the user experience; at the same time, the frame of the present invention also supports the end of the opening of the washing machine shell, improves the stability of the shell, and reduces the working noise of the washing machine; in addition, the frame of the present invention also strengthens the connection between the fixed parts of the washing machine, thereby improving the stability of the installation of the whole machine.

[0029] 2. The present invention eliminates the need for wall processing and reduces the difficulty of frame installation by fixedly connecting the frame to the fixed part of the washing machine. Since the fixed part of the washing machine may vibrate during the operation of the washing machine, the present invention fixes the frame to the fixed part of the washing machine so that there is basically no relative movement between the frame and the fixed part of the washing machine, thereby improving the stability of the frame installation and reducing the operating noise of the washing machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1-4 Shows the structural schematic diagram of the washing machine of the present invention at various angles;

[0032] Figure 5-7 The schematic diagram of the structure of the housing and the frame at various angles of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 8-11 The structural schematic diagram of the fixing part and the frame at various angles of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 12-16 The exploded schematic diagram of the structure of the washing machine of the present invention is shown;

[0035] The names of the components are as follows:

[0036] 1——shell, 2——fixing part, 3——frame, 4——outer tube, 5——first limiting part, 6——first convex rib, 7——convex rib, 8——hanging ear, 9——edging, 10——slot, 11——limiting convex, 12——second convex rib, 13——reinforcing rib, 14——screw column, 15——reinforcing rib, 16——groove, 17——side panel, 18——limiting groove, 19——avoidance gap, 20——second limiting part.

[0037] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments are clearly and completely described below. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0039] like Figure 1-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the wall-mounted washing machine includes a drum module, a shell 1 and a frame 3, the drum module includes an outer drum 4 and an inner drum, the shell 1 is at least partially covered outside the drum module, and the rear end faces the wall, and the frame 3 surrounds the outer periphery of the drum module and is arranged between the rear end of the shell 1 and the wall. The frame 3 can reduce the thickness of the washing machine in terms of appearance, so as to optimize the appearance of the washing machine and improve the user experience. The washing machine can be a pulsator washing machine or a drum washing machine, preferably a drum washing machine.

[0040] Specifically, one end of the frame 3 matches with the rear end of the shell 1, and the other end gradually shrinks and tilts from the outer periphery toward the central axis, so as to reduce the thickness of the washing machine in appearance.

[0041] To achieve the above purpose, the frame 3 can also be arranged at the front end of the housing 1, one end of the frame 3 matches the front end of the housing 1, and the other end gradually shrinks and tilts from the periphery to the central axis. A plurality of frames 3 can be arranged on the washing machine.

[0042] like Figure 5-16 As shown, in some embodiments, a first convex rib 6 is provided at one end of the frame 3 close to the rear end of the housing 1. After the housing 1 is covered outside the drum module, the first convex rib 6 is provided inside the rear end of the housing 1 and supports the rear end of the housing 1, thereby improving the stability of the housing 1 and reducing the working noise of the washing machine. When the above functions are played, the frame 3 can be provided at any position.

[0043] like Figure 5-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the first rib 6 is arranged on the inner periphery of the end of the frame 3, and after the outer shell 1 is covered on the outside of the drum module, the rear end of the outer shell 1 is arranged outside the first rib 6 and contacts the outer periphery of the end of the frame 3, and the outer wall surface thereof and the outer wall surface of the end of the frame 3 have a smooth transition, thereby improving the stability of the outer shell 1 in the front and rear directions and optimizing the appearance of the washing machine.

[0044] like Figure 5-16As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of protruding ribs 7 are provided on the outer wall surface of the first rib 6. After the outer shell 1 is covered on the outside of the barrel module, the ribs 7 are provided on the inner side of the rear end portion of the outer shell 1 and support the rear end portion of the outer shell 1. There is a certain distance between adjacent ribs 7, and the ribs 7 gradually shrink toward the end portion of the first rib 6 to form an inclined surface, so as to play a guiding role during the installation process of the outer shell 1.

[0045] like Figure 5-16 As shown, in some embodiments, a radially protruding fixing portion 2 is provided on the outer wall of the outer drum 4, and the fixing portion 2 enables the drum module to be mounted on the wall through at least two fastening structures, and the frame 3 surrounds and wraps around the outer periphery of the fixing portion 2 to strengthen the connection between the fixing portions 2 of the washing machine, thereby improving the stability of the installation of the whole machine and reducing the working noise of the washing machine. The fixing portion 2 of the washing machine mounts the washing machine on the wall. When the above-mentioned function is played, the frame 3 can be set at any position.

[0046] The fixing portion 2 includes at least two hanging ears 8 radially protruding from the outer wall of the outer tube 4 . Preferably, the fixing portion 2 includes four hanging ears 8 , which are arranged on the four corners of the outer tube 4 .

[0047] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, one end of the frame 3 close to the wall is bent toward the inside of the frame 3 to form a rim 9, and one end of the washing machine fixing part 2 close to the wall is provided with a slot 10. When the frame 3 is wrapped around the outer periphery of the washing machine fixing part 2, the rim 9 is buckled into the slot 10, so that the frame 3 is fixed to the washing machine fixing part 2. By fixedly connecting the frame 3 with the washing machine fixing part 2, the wall processing is omitted, and the installation difficulty of the frame 3 is reduced; since the washing machine fixing part 2 will also vibrate during the operation of the washing machine, by fixedly connecting the frame 3 with the washing machine fixing part 2, there is basically no relative movement between the frame 3 and the washing machine fixing part 2, thereby improving the stability of the frame 3 installation and reducing the working noise of the washing machine.

[0048] Preferably, the protrusion 21 formed on the outer side of the bottom wall of the card slot 10 abuts against the bottom wall of the groove 16 formed by the frame 3 and the edging 9 .

[0049] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner wall surface of one end of the frame 3 away from the wall is provided with a plurality of protruding limit protrusions 11, and the limit protrusions 11 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the frame 3. A protruding second rib 12 is provided on the outer periphery of the washing machine fixing part 2. When the frame 3 wraps the washing machine fixing part 2, the limit protrusion 11 slides over the second rib 12 after elastic deformation, and is locked with the second rib 12 after being reset, so that the frame 3 is fixed on the fixing part 2 of the washing machine.

[0050] The wall surface of one side of the end of the limiting protrusion 11 away from the wall surface is a gradually shrinking inclined surface, so as to slide over the second protruding rib 12.

[0051] A plurality of reinforcing ribs 13 extending toward the outer periphery of the second convex rib 12 are provided on one side close to the wall. The reinforcing ribs 13 extend axially along the frame, and there is a certain distance between adjacent reinforcing ribs 13. The inner wall surface of the frame 3 contacts the reinforcing ribs 13 to improve the stability of the frame 3.

[0052] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of axially extending screw columns 14 are provided on the inner wall surface of the frame 3, the screw columns are arranged corresponding to the gaps between adjacent reinforcing ribs 13, and are staggered with the limiting protrusions 11 along the circumference of the frame, and their end faces are in conflict with the second protruding ribs 12, and the screws pass through the second protruding ribs 12 and are connected to the screw columns 14, so that the frame 3 is fixed to the fixed part 2 of the washing machine.

[0053] Specifically, when assembling the frame 3 and the fixing part 2 of the washing machine, first match the edging 9 with the slot 10 to fix the frame 3 on the fixing part 2 of the washing machine, then match the limiting protrusion 11 with the second protruding rib 12 to stably fix the frame 3 on the fixing part 2 of the washing machine, and finally match the screw with the screw column 14 to fasten the frame 3 to the fixing part 2 of the washing machine.

[0054] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom wall of the groove 16 formed by the frame 3 and the edging 9 is provided with a plurality of protruding reinforcing ribs 15, the reinforcing ribs extend radially along the frame 3, and are arranged corresponding to the gaps between adjacent hanging ears 8, and there is a certain spacing between adjacent reinforcing ribs 15, and the two side walls of the groove 16 are respectively supported and contacted with the reinforcing ribs 15 to improve the reliability of the frame 3.

[0055] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the washing machine housing 1 is fixedly connected to the washing machine fixing part 2, so as to save the processing of the wall surface and reduce the difficulty of installing the housing 1. Since the washing machine fixing part 2 will also vibrate during the operation of the washing machine, by fixing the washing machine housing 1 to the washing machine fixing part 2, there is basically no relative movement between the washing machine housing 1 and the washing machine fixing part 2, thereby improving the installation stability of the washing machine housing 1 and reducing the working noise of the washing machine. The washing machine housing 1 defines a cavity with an opening facing the wall surface.

[0056] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the washing machine housing 1 includes a side panel 17 that covers at least a portion of the washing machine fixing part 2, and the two opposite sides of the side panel 17 are respectively connected to the washing machine fixing part 2 via limiting structures to limit the position deviation of the washing machine housing 1, improve the stability of the assembly, and enhance its service life.

[0057] Preferably, the side panel 17 is also connected to the washing machine fixing part 2 via screws. The washing machine fixing part 2 is provided with radially protruding screw columns, and the screws pass through the washing machine housing 1 and are connected to the screw columns.

[0058] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the limiting structure includes a connecting rib on the inner wall of the protruding side panel 17, a radially protruding first limiting portion 5 is provided on the top of the connecting rib, a limiting groove 18 for inserting the first limiting portion 5 is provided on the outer wall of the washing machine fixing portion 2, and an avoidance notch 19 for the connecting rib to slide into is provided on the side wall of the limiting groove 18, and when the side panel 17 is covered to the outside of the washing machine fixing portion 2, the first limiting portion 5 is inserted into the limiting groove 18 and conflicts with the outer peripheral wall surface of the side opening of the avoidance notch 19.

[0059] The distance between the two side walls of the limiting groove 18 is greater than or equal to the width corresponding to the first limiting portion 5, so that the first limiting portion 5 is inserted into the limiting groove 18; the distance between the two side walls of the avoidance notch 19 is greater than or equal to the width corresponding to the connecting rib, so that the connecting rib slides into the avoidance notch 19. The distance between the two side walls of the avoidance notch 19 is less than the width corresponding to the first limiting portion 5, so that the first limiting portion 5 conflicts with the peripheral wall surface of the side opening of the avoidance notch 19.

[0060] Preferably, the distance between the two side walls of the avoidance gap 19 that are opposite to each other is equal to the corresponding width of the connecting rib, so that the connecting rib is respectively in conflict with the two side walls of the avoidance gap 19 that are opposite to each other.

[0061] The connecting rib is provided with a notch for the end of the first convex rib 6 to be inserted, and the outer wall surface of the end of the first convex rib 6 abuts against the notch; preferably, the inner wall surface of the end of the first convex rib 6 abuts against the notch.

[0062] like Figure 12-16 As shown, in some embodiments, the opening at the end of the avoidance gap 19 gradually expands from the inside to the outside to form a trumpet shape, so that the connecting rib slides into the inside of the avoidance gap 19. More preferably, the insertion end of the first limiting portion 5 gradually shrinks from the outside to the inside to form a cone shape, so that the first limiting portion 5 can be inserted into the inside of the limiting groove 18.

[0063] like Figure 12-16As shown, in some embodiments, one end of the connecting rib slides into the inside of the avoidance notch 19, and the other end oppositely arranged is provided with a radially protruding second limiting portion 20 connecting the first limiting portion 5 and the inner wall of the side panel 17, and the second limiting portion 20 conflicts with the outer peripheral wall surface of the end opening of the avoidance notch 19 to improve the stability of the washing machine housing 1 in the front-to-back direction, and the second limiting portion 20 of the above structure not only has good stability itself, but also improves the stability of the first limiting portion 5. Preferably, the outer wall surface at the opening of the limiting groove 18 is provided with a reinforcing rib extending toward the periphery of the washing machine fixing portion 2, and the reinforcing rib conflicts with the second limiting portion.

[0064] The distance between the two opposite sides of the opening of the limiting groove 18 is smaller than the corresponding width of the second limiting portion 20 , so that the second limiting portion 20 is in conflict with the outer peripheral wall surface of the opening of the limiting groove 18 .

[0065] The above is only 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 a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with the present invention can make some changes or modify the technical contents suggested above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted washing machine, characterized in that: include: The barrel module comprises an outer barrel and an inner barrel, wherein the outer wall of the outer barrel is provided with a radially protruding fixing portion, and the fixing portion enables the barrel module to be assembled on the wall surface through at least two fastening structures; The housing is at least partially covered outside the barrel module, with the rear end thereof facing the wall; A frame surrounds and wraps around the outer periphery of the fixed portion and is disposed between the rear end of the housing and the wall; A protruding first rib is provided on the inner periphery of one end of the frame close to the rear end of the shell. After the shell cover is arranged outside the tube module, the rear end of the shell is arranged outside the first rib and contacts the outer periphery of the frame end, and its outer wall surface and the outer wall surface of the frame end have a smooth transition.

2. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the frame matches the rear end of the shell, and the other end gradually shrinks and tilts from the outer periphery toward the central axis.

3. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protruding rib is arranged on the outer wall surface of the first rib, and the rib gradually shrinks toward the end of the first rib to form an inclined surface.

4. A wall-mounted washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The fixing portion comprises at least two hanging ears radially protruding from the outer side wall of the outer cylinder.

5. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the frame close to the wall is provided with an edging bent toward the inside of the frame, and the end of the fixing part close to the wall is provided with a slot. When the frame is wrapped around the outer periphery of the fixing part, the edging is buckled into the slot to fix the frame on the fixing part.

6. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A protruding limiting protrusion is provided on the inner wall surface of one end of the frame away from the wall, and a protruding second convex rib is provided on the outer periphery of the fixing part. When the frame wraps around the fixing part, the limiting protrusion slides over the second convex rib after elastic deformation, and is engaged with the second convex rib after being reset, so that the frame is fixed on the fixing part.

7. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the groove formed by the frame and the edging is provided with a protruding reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib is arranged corresponding to the gap between adjacent hanging ears, and the two side walls of the groove are respectively supported and abutted against the reinforcing rib.

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