Fixing Structure of Water Softener for Dishwasher and Dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention discloses a fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher and a dishwasher, which belong to the technical field of kitchen appliances. The fixing structure for the water softener of the dishwasher is used to install the water softener on a base, and includes a positioning plate connected to the water softener. A first clamping portion is provided on the positioning plate, and a second clamping portion cooperating with the first clamping portion is provided on the base. The positioning plate is clamped with the base. The dishwasher includes the above-mentioned fixing structure for the water softener of the dishwasher. Through the clamping between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, the water softener is installed on the base, with accurate positioning and firmness, preventing loosening and falling-off phenomena caused by shaking between the water softener and the base; the first clamping portion is provided on the positioning plate, and the second clamping portion is provided on the base, making full use of the space, occupying a small space, and being convenient for installation and disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and particularly to a fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] Daily domestic water often contains many large particle impurities, calcium and magnesium inorganic salts, free chlorine, etc., and long-term use will cause great harm to people's bodies. Therefore, with the improvement of people's living standards and the increasing attention to health, it is necessary to soften people's daily domestic water.

[0003] Dishwashers are purchased by many families because of their good cleaning effect, multiple functions such as disinfection operation, and time and labor saving. The water softener is an important component in the dishwasher. The water softener uses resin to adsorb calcium and magnesium ions in the water to achieve the purpose of softening the water quality.

[0004] When the currently used household water softener is connected to the dishwasher, most of them need screws to be tightened and fixed, which not only occupies space, but also is relatively troublesome for installation and disassembly. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher and a dishwasher, so as to solve the technical problem of inconvenient installation of the water softener in the prior art.

[0006] As conceived above, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher, which is used to install the water softener on a base, includes a positioning plate connected to the water softener. A first clamping portion is provided on the positioning plate, and a second clamping portion cooperating with the first clamping portion is provided on the base. The positioning plate is clamped with the base.

[0008] Wherein, the first clamping portion includes at least one first groove provided on the positioning plate, and the second clamping portion includes a first protrusion provided on the base and corresponding to and clamping with the first groove one by one.

[0009] Wherein, a second protrusion is formed between one side of the first groove and the outer wall of the positioning plate, and a second groove corresponding to and cooperating with the second protrusion is provided on the base.

[0010] Wherein, a guiding inclined surface is provided at the entrance of the first groove.

[0011] Wherein, a first notch is provided on the positioning plate, the first notch is spaced from the first groove, and a third protrusion corresponding to and cooperating with the first notch is provided on the base.

[0012] Wherein, an isolation portion is formed between the first groove and the first notch, and a receiving groove matching with the isolation portion is formed on the base between the first protrusion and the third protrusion.

[0013] Wherein, the extending length of the first notch is greater than that of the first groove.

[0014] Wherein, the side wall of the first notch includes a straight portion and an arc portion smoothly connected to the straight portion.

[0015] Wherein, a protruding portion is formed between adjacent first grooves, and a recessed portion matching with the protruding portion is formed between adjacent first protrusions.

[0016] A dishwasher includes the fixing structure of the water softener as described above.

[0017] Advantages of the present invention:

[0018] For the fixing structure of the water softener of the dishwasher proposed by the present invention, the water softener is installed on the base through the clamping between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, with accurate and stable positioning, preventing loosening and falling-off phenomena caused by shaking between the water softener and the base; the first clamping portion is arranged on the positioning plate, and the second clamping portion is arranged on the base, making full use of the space, occupying a small space, and being convenient for installation and disassembly. Description of the drawings

[0019] Figure 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the first fixing structure of the water softener of the dishwasher provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of part A in;

[0021] Figure 3 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the second fixing structure of the water softener of the dishwasher provided by the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged view of part B in;

[0023] Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the third fixing structure of the water softener of the dishwasher provided by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 is Figure 5 an enlarged view of part C in;

[0025] Figure 7 is Figure 5 a structural schematic diagram when the fixing structure of the water softener of the dishwasher is in use;

[0026] Figure 8 is Figure 7 the enlarged view of part D of

[0027] Figure 9 is Figure 7 the partial sectional view of

[0028] Figure 10 is Figure 9 the enlarged view of part E of

[0029] Figure 11 the partial structural schematic diagram of the dishwasher provided by the present invention Figure One ;

[0030] Figure 12 the partial structural schematic diagram of the dishwasher provided by the present invention Figure Two .

[0031] In the figure:

[0032] 10, water softener; 30, respirator;

[0033] 20, base; 201, first protrusion; 202, second groove; 203, third protrusion; 204, accommodating groove;

[0034] 1, positioning plate; 11, first groove; 12, second protrusion; 13, protruding part; 14, first notch; 15, isolation part. Specific Embodiment

[0035] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted and the achieved technical effects clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings and through specific embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that for the convenience of description, only the parts related to the present invention are shown in the drawings, rather than all of them.

[0036] Referring to Figures 1 to 10 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher, which is used to install the water softener 10 on the base 20. The fixing structure of the water softener of the dishwasher includes a positioning plate 1 connected to the water softener 10. A first clamping portion is provided on the positioning plate 1, and a second clamping portion cooperating with the first clamping portion is provided on the base 20. The positioning plate 1 is clamped with the base 20.

[0037] Through the clamping between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, the water softener 10 is installed on the base 20, with accurate and stable positioning, preventing loosening and falling off phenomena caused by shaking between the water softener 10 and the base 20; the first clamping portion is provided on the positioning plate 1, and the second clamping portion is provided on the base 20, making full use of the space, occupying a small space, and being convenient for installation and disassembly.

[0038] See Figures 1 to 4 , the first clamping portion includes at least one first groove 11 provided on the positioning plate 1, and the second clamping portion includes a first protrusion 201 provided on the base 20 and corresponding to and cooperating with the first groove 11. The first groove 11 can be clamped with the first protrusion 201, so that the water softener 10 is installed on the base 20.

[0039] When the first clamping portion includes one first groove 11, a second protrusion 12 is formed between one side of the first groove 11 and the outer wall of the positioning plate 1, and a second groove 202 corresponding to and cooperating with the second protrusion 12 is provided on the base 20. At this time, the first groove 11 cooperates with the first protrusion 201, and the second groove 202 cooperates with the second protrusion 12 to form a double fixation, making the connection more stable and preventing the water softener 10 from loosening. Among them, the second groove 202 can be directly formed on the base 20 or formed by the gap around the first protrusion 201, and no limitation is made here.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first groove 11 is a rectangular groove, and a guiding inclined surface is provided at the entrance of the first groove 11. The shape of the first groove 11 can also be semicircular, semi-elliptical, triangular or other irregular shapes, and no limitation is made to the shape of the first groove 11 here. The setting of the guiding inclined surface facilitates the better clamping of the first groove 11 and the first protrusion 201.

[0041] In this embodiment, the positioning plate 1 is integrally formed with the housing of the water softener 10, which is convenient for processing and production, reduces the number of parts, and increases the structural strength.

[0042] When the first clamping portion includes a plurality of first grooves 11, a plurality of first protrusions 201 corresponding to and cooperating with the first grooves 11 are provided on the base 20. A protruding portion 13 is formed between adjacent first grooves 11, and a recessed portion cooperating with the protruding portion 13 is formed between adjacent first protrusions 201. A second protrusion 12 is formed between one side of the outermost first groove 11 and the outer wall of the positioning plate 1, and a second groove 202 corresponding to and cooperating with the second protrusion 12 is provided on the base 20. At this time, the first groove 11 cooperates with the first protrusion 201, the protruding portion 13 cooperates with the recessed portion, and the second groove 202 cooperates with the second protrusion 12 to form a multiple fixation, making the connection more stable and preventing the water softener 10 from loosening.

[0043] See Figures 5 to 10, To enhance stability, a first notch 14 is provided on the positioning plate 1. The first notch 14 and the first groove 11 are arranged at intervals. A third protrusion 203 corresponding to and cooperating with the first notch 14 is provided on the base 20. The number of the first notches 14 is not limited herein. When the base 20 shakes, the side of the positioning plate 1 connected to the water softener 10 has a tendency to move downward. The cooperation between the first notch 14 and the third protrusion 203 prevents the water softener 10 from tilting.

[0044] In addition, a wire passing hole can be provided on the third protrusion 203 for passing wires. Alternatively, the third protrusion 203 may not be provided on the base 20, and wires can be passed through the first notch 14.

[0045] In this embodiment, a first groove 11 and a first notch 14 are arranged at intervals. On the positioning plate 1, the first notch 14 and the first groove 11 are arranged in sequence along the direction away from the housing of the water softener 10.

[0046] An isolation portion 15 is formed between the first groove 11 and the first notch 14. A receiving groove 204 cooperating with the isolation portion 15 is formed on the base 20 between the first protrusion 201 and the third protrusion 203. Therefore, during installation, the first groove 11 cooperates with the first protrusion 201, the isolation portion 15 cooperates with the receiving groove 204, and the first notch 14 cooperates with the third protrusion 203 to form multiple fixations, making the connection more stable and preventing the water softener 10 from loosening.

[0047] The extension length of the first notch 14 is greater than that of the first groove 11. Under the condition of making full use of space, the contact area between the first notch 14 and the third protrusion 203 is increased. When one side of the water softener 10 has a tendency to move downward, due to the longer extension length of the first notch 14, the third protrusion 203 abuts against the positioning plate 1, preventing the water softener 10 from tilting.

[0048] In this embodiment, the side wall of the first notch 14 includes a straight portion and an arc portion smoothly connected to the straight portion. The setting of the arc portion enables the contact stress between the first notch 14 and the third protrusion 203 to be transmitted to both ends of the arc portion, reducing the probability of the third protrusion 203 being squeezed and deformed or broken, and reducing the failure rate. Of course, the first notch 14 can also be of other shapes, which is not limited herein.

[0049] See Figure 11 and Figure 12, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a dishwasher, including the fixing structure of the above water softener. Through the clamping between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, the water softener 10 is installed on the base 20, with accurate and stable positioning, preventing loosening and falling off phenomena caused by shaking between the water softener 10 and the base 20; the upper end of the water softener 10 is connected to the respirator 30, thus avoiding the skew of the respirator 30 and reducing the failure rate.

[0050] The above embodiments only illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, there are various changes and modifications to the present invention, and these changes and modifications all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of the present invention claimed is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher, which is used to install the water softener (10) on a base (20), and is characterized in that, Comprising a positioning plate (1) connected to the water softener (10), a first clamping portion is provided on the positioning plate (1), a second clamping portion cooperating with the first clamping portion is provided on the base (20), and the positioning plate (1) is clamped with the base (20); The first clamping portion includes at least one first groove (11) provided on the positioning plate (1), and the second clamping portion includes a first protrusion (201) provided on the base (20) corresponding to and clamping with the first groove (11); A first notch (14) is provided on the positioning plate (1), the first notch (14) is spaced from the first groove (11), and a third protrusion (203) corresponding to the first notch (14) is provided on the base (20); The extending length of the first notch (14) is greater than the extending length of the first groove (11); On the positioning plate (1), along the direction away from the housing of the water softener (10), the first notch (14) and the first groove (11) are arranged in sequence.

2. The fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second protrusion (12) is formed between one side of the first groove (11) and the outer wall of the positioning plate (1), and a second groove (202) corresponding to the second protrusion (12) is provided on the base (20).

3. The fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, A guiding inclined surface is provided at the entrance of the first groove (11).

4. The fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, An isolation portion (15) is formed between the first groove (11) and the first notch (14), and a receiving groove (204) cooperating with the isolation portion (15) is formed on the base (20) between the first protrusion (201) and the third protrusion (203).

5. The fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the first notch (14) includes a straight portion and an arc portion smoothly connected to the straight portion.

6. The fixing structure for a water softener of a dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protruding portion (13) is formed between adjacent first grooves (11), and a recessed portion cooperating with the protruding portion (13) is formed between adjacent first protrusions (201).

7. A dishwasher, characterized in that, Comprising a fixing structure of the water softener according to any one of claims 1-6.

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