A wall-mounted washing machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted washing machine comprising an outer drum; an inner drum arranged in the outer drum; and a motor for controlling the rotation of the inner drum, which is suspended on the peripheral wall of the outer drum. The present invention provides a mounting structure to hang the motor on the peripheral wall of the outer drum without the need for a wall or a rear panel, has low requirements on other components, has a wide range of applications, has a simpler structure, occupies less space, and is convenient and reliable to install / disassemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of washing machines, in particular to a wall-mounted washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Since a wall-mounted washing machine can be mounted on a wall, it can be used in a narrow space. During the installation of an existing wall-mounted drum washing machine, the installer needs to process the wall corresponding to the mounting parts on the rear shell of the washing machine. The above installation operation is relatively cumbersome and laborious, which increases the work intensity of the installer and makes the washing machine more difficult to assemble.

[0003] A Chinese patent application numbered 201280022965.X discloses a wall-mounted drum washing machine, which includes a motor having one or more fixing hole portions located therein or connected thereto, and a rear panel having the same number of protrusions extending or protruding to the front. The fixing hole portions are inserted into the protrusions. The fixing hole portions radially extend or protrude from different sides or corner surfaces of the motor and bend in a downward direction. The protrusions extend from the front surface of the rear panel to or protrude to the front side, and the fixing hole portions are inserted into the protrusions. However, the installation of the motor relies on the positioning of the rear panel, and for a wall-mounted washing machine without a rear panel, the motor cannot be installed in the above manner. After the above manner is installed, the motor is prone to dangers such as deviation when running at high speed, and the fixing hole portions are also easily damaged.

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

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a wall-mounted washing machine.

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

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

[0008] outer cylinder;

[0009] An inner cylinder disposed within an outer cylinder;

[0010] The motor that controls the rotation of the inner cylinder is suspended on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, the washing machine also includes a mounting structure for hanging the motor on the peripheral wall of the outer drum.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting structure comprises:

[0013] A positioning and fixing portion, arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder;

[0014] The mounting part cooperates with the positioning and fixing part to fix and hang the motor on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder.

[0015] Further, the mounting structure includes at least two positioning and fixing parts and a mounting part, and the positioning and fixing parts are distributed on the peripheral wall of the outer tube at intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer tube.

[0016] Preferably, there are two positioning and fixing parts, namely a left positioning and fixing part and a right positioning and fixing part. The left positioning and fixing part is located at the lower left part of the outer tube, and the right positioning and fixing part is located at the lower right part of the outer tube.

[0017] More preferably, the left positioning and fixing portion is higher than the right positioning and fixing portion.

[0018] Furthermore, the positioning and fixing part includes:

[0019] A first hanging portion is arranged to protrude radially from the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder;

[0020] The mounting column has one end connected to the first suspension portion and the other end extending toward the rear of the outer cylinder along the axial direction of the outer cylinder.

[0021] Furthermore, the positioning and fixing part further comprises a reinforcing rib group, and the reinforcing rib group is respectively connected to the outer peripheral wall surface of the outer tube and the first hanging part.

[0022] Preferably, the reinforcing rib group includes a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing ribs extending axially along the outer cylinder, and the longitudinal reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer cylinder.

[0023] Furthermore, the installation portion includes:

[0024] The second suspension part radially extends or protrudes from different sides or corner surfaces of the motor, and the second suspension part is provided with a mounting hole for fitting the mounting column. Preferably, the two corners of the motor close to the rear side of the outer cylinder are respectively provided with radially protruding second suspension parts;

[0025] Screws are connected to the mounting posts to position and fix the motor.

[0026] Furthermore, the mounting portion further comprises a locking member for locking the connection between the positioning and fixing portion and the mounting portion.

[0027] Preferably, the locking member comprises an expansion tube, which is sleeved in the mounting hole and sleeved on the mounting column, and expands and locks the connection during the connection between the screw and the mounting column.

[0028] More preferably, the locking member further comprises a flat abutment plate, which is arranged at one end of the expansion tube, one end face of the abutment plate abuts against the mounting hole, and the other end face abuts against the screw.

[0029] Also preferably, the expansion tube is integrally formed with the abutment plate, and the other end of the expansion tube that is not connected to the abutment plate is provided with a limiting protrusion for preventing the expansion tube from escaping from the mounting hole.

[0030] Furthermore, the installation structure also includes:

[0031] The limiting fixing part is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder;

[0032] The limit installation part cooperates with the limit fixing part to limit the motor and hang it on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder;

[0033] Preferably, the mounting structure includes a position-limiting fixing portion and a position-limiting mounting portion, wherein the position-limiting fixing portion is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder in front of the positioning fixing portion along the axial direction of the outer cylinder.

[0034] More preferably, the limiting fixing portion and the two positioning fixing portions form a triangle.

[0035] Further, the position-limiting fixing portion includes a third hanging portion and a fixing column radially protruding from the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder, one end of the fixing column is connected to the third hanging portion, and the other end extends toward the rear of the outer cylinder along the axial direction of the outer cylinder. Preferably, the position-limiting fixing portion also includes a reinforcing rib group respectively connected to the outer peripheral wall surface of the outer cylinder and the third hanging portion. More preferably, the reinforcing rib group includes a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing ribs extending along the axial direction of the outer cylinder, and each longitudinal reinforcing rib is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer cylinder.

[0036] The position limiting installation part includes a fourth suspension part radially extending or protruding from the side of the motor, and the fourth suspension part is provided with a fixing hole for fitting a fixing column. Preferably, the position limiting installation part also includes an expansion tube, and the expansion tube is fitted into the fixing hole and fitted on the fixing column.

[0037] Furthermore, the mounting structure further comprises a limiting portion which is pressed against the motor, and the limiting portion is arranged on the motor and comprises a limiting pressing plate which matches the outer cylinder.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0039] 1. The present invention is provided with a mounting structure to hang the motor on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder without the aid of a wall or a rear panel, has low requirements on other components, has a wide range of applications, has a simpler structure, occupies less space, and is convenient and reliable to install / disassemble.

[0040] 2. The present invention improves the heat dissipation effect of the motor by suspending the motor on the peripheral wall of the outer drum, so that the heat generated by the motor can be discharged in time, avoiding motor failure caused by poor heat dissipation. In addition, the above arrangement allows maintenance personnel to repair and replace the motor by simply removing the washing machine casing, which is simple and quick to operate.

[0041] 3. The present invention also eliminates the assembly structure between the outer drum and the wall by directly assembling the outer drum on the wall, thereby reducing the production and transportation costs of the washing machine. At the same time, it also simplifies the assembly steps of the washing machine, reduces the difficulty of assembling the washing machine, and reduces the workload of the installers. Specifically, the assembly steps of the washing machine of the present invention are to first directly assemble the outer drum on the wall, and then assemble other components of the washing machine on the outer drum, thereby realizing the wall mounting of the washing machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] 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:

[0043] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a wall-mounted washing machine provided by the present invention is shown;

[0044] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0045] Figure 3 An exploded view of the installation of the motor provided by the present invention is shown;

[0046] Figure 4 A rear view of the wall-mounted washing machine (including a motor) provided by the present invention is shown;

[0047] Figure 5 The figure shows a rear view of the wall-mounted washing machine (without a motor) provided by the present invention;

[0048] Figure 6 A three-dimensional view of a wall-mounted washing machine provided by the present invention is shown.

[0049] The names of the components are as follows:

[0050] 1. Outer cylinder, 2. Hanging ear, 3. Turntable, 4. Motor, 5. Mounting structure, 51. Second hanging part, 511. Mounting hole, 512. Screw, 513. Locking piece, 5131. Abutment plate, 5132. Expansion tube, 5133. Limiting protrusion, 52. Positioning and fixing part, 521. First hanging part, 522. Mounting column, 53. Limiting mounting part, 54. Limiting and fixing part, 55. Limiting part, 56. Expansion tube, 6. Transmission belt.

[0051] 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

[0052] 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.

[0053] Embodiment 1

[0054] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment discloses a wall-mounted washing machine, comprising:

[0055] outer cylinder 1;

[0056] An inner cylinder disposed in the outer cylinder 1;

[0057] The motor 4 for controlling the rotation of the inner cylinder is suspended on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1.

[0058] In the above scheme, the motor 4 is suspended on the peripheral wall of the outer drum 1, without the need for a wall or a rear panel, with low requirements on other components, a wide range of applications, a simpler structure, small space occupation, and convenient and reliable installation / disassembly. Among them, the transmission belt 6 of the motor 4 suspended on the peripheral wall of the outer drum 1 is connected to the turntable 3 at the rear of the outer drum 1, and the turntable 3 is connected to the rotating shaft of the inner drum to control the rotation of the inner drum. In addition, the present invention improves the heat dissipation effect of the motor 4 by suspending the motor 4 on the peripheral wall of the outer drum 1, so that the heat generated by the motor 4 can be discharged in time, avoiding the failure of the motor 4 caused by poor heat dissipation. In addition, the above arrangement also allows maintenance personnel to repair and replace the motor 4 by simply removing the washing machine housing, which is simple and quick to operate.

[0059] Furthermore, the washing machine also includes a mounting structure 5 for hanging the motor 4 on the peripheral wall of the outer drum 1.

[0060] Preferably, the mounting structure 5 comprises:

[0061] The positioning and fixing portion 52 is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer tube 1;

[0062] The mounting portion cooperates with the positioning and fixing portion 52 to fix and hang the motor 4 on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1 .

[0063] In the above scheme, the mounting structure 5 is used to hang the motor 4 on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting structure 5 includes a positioning and fixing portion 52 and a mounting portion that are separately arranged to facilitate the installation and removal of the motor 4. The positioning and fixing portion 52 arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1 positions and fixes the motor 4, and the mounting portion installs the motor 4 and hangs it on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1.

[0064] Furthermore, the mounting structure 5 includes at least two positioning and fixing portions 52 and a mounting portion, and the positioning and fixing portions 52 are distributed on the peripheral wall of the outer tube 1 at intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer tube 1.

[0065] Preferably, there are two positioning and fixing parts 52, namely a left positioning and fixing part 52 and a right positioning and fixing part 52. The left positioning and fixing part 52 is located at the lower left part of the outer tube 1, and the right positioning and fixing part 52 is located at the lower right part of the outer tube 1.

[0066] More preferably, the left positioning and fixing portion 52 is higher than the left positioning and fixing portion 52 .

[0067] In the above scheme, the mounting structure 5 includes at least two positioning and fixing parts 52 and a mounting part, so as to more stably mount the motor 4 and prevent the motor 4 from being damaged by the mounting structure 5 under the action of gravity or the vibration generated when the motor 4 rotates. At least two sets of positioning and fixing parts 52 and mounting parts allow more parts to share the gravity and vibration, and the stress will not be too concentrated on one set of parts. The suspension installation of the motor 4 is more stable. The positioning and fixing parts 52 are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the outer cylinder 1 on the one hand to evenly bear the force, and on the other hand to locate the installation of the motor 4 so that the rotating shaft of the motor 4 is in the same plane as the turntable 3. In a preferred embodiment, there are two positioning and fixing parts 52 and two mounting parts, which can not only realize the suspension installation of the motor 4, but also enhance the service life and reliability of the positioning and fixing parts 52 through the stress distribution of the two positioning and fixing parts 52. The left positioning fixing part 52 arranged at the lower left part of the outer drum 1 and the right positioning fixing part 52 arranged at the lower right part of the outer drum 1 arrange the motor 4 at the lower side of the outer drum 1, saving the space at the left and right parts of the outer drum 1 and reducing the space occupied by the washing machine as a whole; at the same time, it not only saves the space at the upper part of the outer drum 1, but also prevents the interference between the motor 4 and the outer drum 1 caused by gravity and vibration when the motor 4 is arranged at the upper part. In a more preferred embodiment, the left positioning fixing part 52 is higher than the right positioning fixing part 52, because other components such as a drainage system are also arranged below the outer drum 1, so in this embodiment, the left positioning fixing part 52 is slightly higher than the right positioning fixing part 52 to avoid and balance the weight of the washing machine as a whole.

[0068] Furthermore, the positioning and fixing portion 52 includes:

[0069] The first hanging portion 521 is radially protruded from the peripheral wall of the outer tube 1;

[0070] The mounting column 522 has one end connected to the first hanging portion 521 and the other end extending toward the rear of the outer tube 1 along the axial direction of the outer tube 1 .

[0071] In the above solution, a first hanging portion 521 is provided to provide a hanging medium for the motor 4 to be hung on the peripheral wall of the outer drum 1; a mounting column 522 is provided to provide a hanging medium for the hanging and to position the hanging. The other end of the mounting column 522 extends along the axial direction of the outer drum 1 toward the rear of the outer drum 1, which facilitates the hiding of the motor 4 mounting structure 5 and prevents ordinary users from damaging the washing machine and the motor 4 by disassembling them at will.

[0072] Furthermore, the positioning and fixing portion 52 further includes a reinforcement rib group, and the reinforcement rib group is respectively connected to the outer peripheral wall surface of the outer tube 1 and the first hanging portion 521.

[0073] Preferably, the reinforcing rib group includes a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing ribs extending axially along the outer cylinder 1 , and the longitudinal reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer cylinder 1 .

[0074] In the above solution, a reinforcing rib group is provided to increase the strength of the positioning and fixing portion 52, and the strength of the positioning and fixing portion 52 does not need to be provided by increasing the size of the first hanging portion 521, thereby saving space, saving costs, and reducing the weight of the washing machine. In a preferred embodiment, the longitudinal reinforcing rib connected to the end of the first hanging portion 521 extends along the axial direction of the outer drum 1 with the first hanging portion 521 as the center, thereby enhancing the strength of the first hanging portion 521 and shielding and protecting the mounting column 522.

[0075] Furthermore, the installation portion includes:

[0076] The second hanging part 51 radially extends or protrudes from different sides or corner surfaces of the motor 4. The second hanging part 51 is provided with a mounting hole 511 for fitting a mounting column 522. Preferably, the motor 4 is provided with radially protruding second hanging parts 51 at two corners close to the rear side of the outer tube 1;

[0077] The screw 512 is connected to the mounting column 522 to position and fix the motor 4.

[0078] In the above scheme, the mounting portion includes a second hanging portion 51 arranged on the motor 4, and the two hanging portions cooperate with each other to hang the motor 4 on the peripheral wall of the outer drum 1. The second hanging portion 51 is mounted on the mounting column 522 for positioning and fixing, and then connected and fixed by a screw 512. A threaded hole is provided on the mounting column 522. One end of the screw 512 abuts against one end face of the mounting column 522, and the other end extends into the threaded hole. The second hanging portion 51 is provided, and the motor 4 can be stably installed without increasing the size of the motor 4; the screw 512 is used to install the motor 4, which is convenient for disassembly and installation, and is stably installed. One end of the screw 512 abuts against one end face of the mounting column 522 to prevent the screw 512 from being installed beyond the boundary and damaging the washing machine components.

[0079] Furthermore, the mounting portion further comprises a locking member 513 for locking the connection between the positioning fixing portion 52 and the mounting portion.

[0080] Preferably, the locking member 513 includes an expansion tube 5132, which is sleeved in the mounting hole 511 and sleeved on the mounting column 522, and expands and locks the connection during the connection between the screw 512 and the mounting column 522.

[0081] More preferably, the locking member 513 further comprises a flat plate 5131 disposed at one end of the expansion tube 5132, one end surface of the plate 5131 abuts against the mounting hole 511, and the other end surface abuts against the screw 512.

[0082] Also preferably, the expansion tube 5132 and the abutment plate 5131 are integrally formed, and the other end of the expansion tube 5132 that is not connected to the abutment plate 5131 is provided with a limiting protrusion 5133 for preventing the expansion tube 5132 from being separated from the mounting hole 511 .

[0083] In the above scheme, the locking member 513, on the one hand, locks the connection between the positioning and fixing portion 52 and the mounting portion, and on the other hand, facilitates disassembly during disassembly without causing disassembly difficulties. In a preferred embodiment, the expansion tube 5132 is sleeved in the mounting hole 511 and sleeved on the mounting column 522 to lock the installation of the mounting column 522 and the mounting hole 511. In a more preferred embodiment, the locking member 513 also includes an abutment plate 5131 to prevent the screw 512 from connecting over the boundary. The abutment plate 5131 can be a hollow plate with a hole for abutting the screw 512. In a preferred embodiment, the expansion tube 5132 and the abutment plate 5131 are integrally formed, saving costs and requiring no additional installation. The limiting protrusion 5133 prevents the expansion tube 5132 from detaching from the mounting hole 511. Specifically, the expansion tube 5132 includes at least two tube claws, which are separated from each other. The tube claws are all arc-shaped plates, and the tube claws form a tubular structure. Because one end of the tube claw is connected to the abutment plate 5131 and the other end is a movable end, the inner diameter of the tubular structure formed between the tube claws is variable. When the mounting column 522 extends into the expansion tube 5132 and the screw 512 is connected to the mounting column 522, the tube claws are separated from each other, and the expansion tube 5132 expands and is locked.

[0084] Furthermore, the mounting structure 5 also includes:

[0085] The limiting fixing part 54 is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer tube 1;

[0086] The limiting installation part 53 cooperates with the limiting fixing part 54 to limit the motor 4 and hang it on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1;

[0087] Preferably, the mounting structure 5 includes a position limiting fixing portion 54 and a position limiting mounting portion 53, wherein the position limiting fixing portion 54 is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer tube 1 in front of the positioning fixing portion 52 along the axial direction of the outer tube 1.

[0088] More preferably, the limiting fixing portion 54 and the two positioning fixing portions 52 form a triangle.

[0089] In the above scheme, the mounting structure 5 includes a positioning fixing part 52 and a mounting part for positioning installation, and also includes a limiting fixing part 54 and a limiting mounting part 53 for reinforcing the suspension installation. In a preferred embodiment, the limiting fixing part 54 is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1 in front of the positioning fixing part 52, because the motor 4 has a certain thickness. If the motor 4 is only suspended and installed at a part close to one side of the motor 4, it is inevitable to increase the pressure of the positioning fixing part 52 and the mounting part. Moreover, since the motor 4 is suspended on the lower side of the outer cylinder 1, the motor 4 does not rely on the support of the wall or the rear panel, and it is easy to deflect, dislocate, etc. The limiting fixing part 54 and the limiting mounting part 53 are arranged in this embodiment to solve the above shortcomings. In a more preferred embodiment, the limiting fixing part 54 forms a triangle with the two positioning fixing parts 52, because the shape of the triangle is the most stable, and the limiting fixing purpose is achieved without adding components.

[0090] Further, the position-limiting fixing portion 54 includes a third hanging portion and a fixing column radially protruding from the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 1, one end of the fixing column is connected to the third hanging portion, and the other end extends axially toward the rear of the outer cylinder 1 along the outer cylinder 1. Preferably, the position-limiting fixing portion 54 also includes a reinforcing rib group respectively connected to the outer peripheral wall surface of the outer cylinder 1 and the third hanging portion. More preferably, the reinforcing rib group includes a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing ribs extending axially along the outer cylinder 1, and each longitudinal reinforcing rib is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer cylinder 1.

[0091] The position limiting mounting portion 53 includes a fourth suspension portion radially extending or protruding from the side of the motor 4, and the fourth suspension portion is provided with a fixing hole for fitting a fixing column. Preferably, the position limiting mounting portion 53 also includes an expansion tube 5132, and the expansion tube 5132 is fitted into the fixing hole and fitted on the fixing column.

[0092] In the above scheme, the fixing hole on the fourth suspension part is sleeved on the fixing column to limit the suspension of the motor 4, and the fixing hole is arranged on the part of the third suspension part protruding from the motor 4, so as to facilitate the limit fixation of the motor 4 without changing the size of the motor 4. The reinforcing ribs are provided to increase the strength of the third suspension part. In a preferred embodiment, an expansion tube 56 is provided, which, on the one hand, locks the connection between the limiting fixing part 54 and the limiting mounting part 53, and on the other hand, facilitates disassembly during disassembly without causing disassembly difficulties. In a preferred embodiment, the longitudinal reinforcing rib connected to the end of the third suspension part extends along the axial direction of the outer tube 1 with the third suspension part as the center, so as to enhance the strength of the third suspension part and shield and protect the fixing column.

[0093] Furthermore, the mounting structure 5 further comprises a limiting portion 55 for limiting and abutting against the mounting motor 4 . The limiting portion 55 is arranged on the motor 4 and comprises a limiting and abutting plate 5131 matching with the outer cylinder 1 .

[0094] In the above solution, the limiting part 55 is used to limit the motor 4 against the outer cylinder 1, so that the installation of the motor 4 is more stable, and the vibration of the two is unified, and there will be no deviation, dislocation, damage, etc. due to the vibration of the outer cylinder 1 or the motor 4. Or the possibility of vibration is reduced after the limiting abutment. One end of the limiting abutment plate 5131 is connected to the motor 4, and the other end abuts against the outer cylinder 1 with a large area or at least a long distance.

[0095] Embodiment 2

[0096] This embodiment discloses a wall-mounted washing machine. Compared with the first embodiment, the difference is that the positioning and fixing part includes:

[0097] A first hanging portion is arranged to protrude radially from the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder;

[0098] The mounting column has one end connected to the first suspension portion and the other end extending toward the front of the outer cylinder along the axial direction of the outer cylinder.

[0099] Furthermore, the position limiting fixing portion includes a third hanging portion and a fixing column radially protruding from the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder, one end of the fixing column is connected to the third hanging portion, and the other end extends axially toward the front of the outer cylinder along the outer cylinder.

[0100] In the above solution, the motor is suspended on the peripheral wall of the outer drum. Since the direction of the mounting column extends toward the front of the outer drum, the motor can be disassembled and assembled separately without disassembling the entire washing machine, which facilitates the maintenance and installation of the motor.

[0101] Embodiment 3

[0102] like Figure 1-6As shown, this embodiment introduces a wall-mounted washing machine, including an outer drum 1 directly mounted on the wall, and an inner drum rotatably mounted inside the outer drum 1, and also includes a turntable 3, the turntable 3 is arranged at the rear side of the outer drum 1 and connected to the rotating shaft of the inner drum; a motor 4, the output shaft of the motor 4 is transmission-connected to the turntable 3 through a transmission belt 6; and a mounting structure 5, which is configured to detachably connect the motor 4 to one end of the outer drum 1 close to the wall.

[0103] The present invention directly mounts the outer drum 1 on the wall, thereby eliminating the assembly structure between the outer drum 1 and the wall and omitting the rear panel, thereby reducing the production and transportation costs of the washing machine. Meanwhile, the assembly steps of the washing machine are simplified, the assembly difficulty of the washing machine is reduced, and the workload of the installers is reduced. Specifically, the assembly steps of the washing machine of the present invention are as follows: firstly, the outer drum 1 is directly mounted on the wall, and then other components of the washing machine are mounted on the outer drum 1, thereby realizing the wall mounting of the washing machine.

[0104] Embodiment 4

[0105] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment is that at least one hanging ear 2 protruding radially outward is provided on the wall of the outer cylinder 1, and the hanging ear 2 is attached to and fixedly connected to the wall.

[0106] The outer drum 1 of the present invention is hung on the wall via the hanging ears 2, and does not need to be supported by components such as dampers, thereby reducing the number of components on the washing machine, thereby further reducing the production cost and assembly difficulty of the washing machine, while also reducing the overall size and weight of the washing machine, optimizing the appearance of the washing machine, and improving the reliability of the wall-mounted washing machine.

[0107] Preferably, a hanging ear 2 is respectively provided at four corners of the wall of the outer cylinder 1, and more preferably, the hanging ear 2 is provided on two height planes.

[0108] Embodiment 5

[0109] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and the third and fourth embodiments is that a support member extending toward the outer tube 1 is provided on the wall, and the support member passes through the hanging ear 2 and is supported by the hanging ear 2.

[0110] Preferably, shock-absorbing gaskets are clamped and fixed between the wall and the hanging ear 2, and between the hanging ear 2 and the nut, respectively, to reduce the noise generated by the washing machine during operation.

[0111] Alternatively, the hanging ear 2 is fixedly connected to the wall via bolts, so that the hanging ear 2 is clamped and fixed on the screw 512 between the bolt nut and the wall. Preferably, a shock-absorbing gasket is clamped and fixed between the wall and the hanging ear 2, and between the hanging ear 2 and the bolt nut to reduce the noise generated by the washing machine during operation.

[0112] Embodiment 6

[0113] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiments 1 to 5 is that the output shaft of the motor 4 is axially protruded from the rear side of the drum module, so that the output shaft of the motor 4 and the turntable 3 are in the same plane.

[0114] In the above case, the connection between the output shaft of the motor 4 and the turntable 3 is easiest to implement and occupies the smallest space.

[0115] The motors 4 and the hanging ears 2 are arranged alternately along the peripheral wall of the outer tube 1 .

[0116] The motor 4 is detachably connected to the outer cylinder 1 to facilitate maintenance and replacement of the motor 4 .

[0117] The motor 4 is arranged at the lower side of the outer cylinder 1 and close to the right side of the outer cylinder 1 .

[0118] 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: outer cylinder; An inner cylinder disposed within an outer cylinder; The motor for controlling the rotation of the inner cylinder is suspended on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder; The washing machine also includes a mounting structure for suspending the motor on the peripheral wall of the outer drum. The mounting structure comprises: A positioning and fixing portion, arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder; The mounting part cooperates with the positioning and fixing part to fix and hang the motor on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder; The mounting structure includes at least two positioning and fixing parts and a mounting part, and the positioning and fixing parts are distributed on the peripheral wall of the outer tube at intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer tube. There are two positioning and fixing parts, which are a left positioning and fixing part and a right positioning and fixing part respectively. The left positioning and fixing part is located at the lower left part of the outer tube, and the right positioning and fixing part is located at the lower right part of the outer tube. The left positioning and fixing part is higher than the right positioning and fixing part. The mounting portion further comprises a locking member for locking the connection between the positioning and fixing portion and the mounting portion. The locking member includes an expansion tube, which is sleeved in the mounting hole and sleeved on the mounting column, and expands and locks the connection during the connection between the screw and the mounting column. The locking member also includes a flat plate-shaped abutment plate, which is arranged at one end of the expansion tube, one end surface of the abutment plate abuts against the mounting hole, and the other end surface abuts against the screw. The expansion tube is integrally formed with the abutment plate, and the other end of the expansion tube not connected to the abutment plate is provided with a limiting protrusion for preventing the expansion tube from being separated from the mounting hole.

2. The wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning and fixing part comprises: A first hanging portion is arranged to protrude radially from the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder; The mounting column has one end connected to the first suspension portion and the other end extending toward the rear of the outer cylinder along the axial direction of the outer cylinder.

3. The wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning and fixing portion further includes a reinforcement rib group, and the reinforcement rib group is respectively connected to the outer peripheral wall surface of the outer tube and the first hanging portion.

4. The wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reinforcing rib group includes a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing ribs extending along the axial direction of the outer cylinder, and the longitudinal reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder.

5. The wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation part comprises: The second suspension part radially extends or protrudes from different sides or corner surfaces of the motor, and a mounting hole for fitting the mounting column is provided on the second suspension part.

6. The wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two corners of the motor close to the rear side of the outer cylinder are respectively provided with radially protruding second suspension parts; Screws are connected to the mounting posts to position and fix the motor.

7. A wall-mounted washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The mounting structure further comprises: The limiting fixing part is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder; The limit installation part cooperates with the limit fixing part to limit the motor and hang it on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder.

8. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting structure comprises a limiting fixing portion and a limiting mounting portion, wherein the limiting fixing portion is arranged on the peripheral wall of the outer cylinder in front of the positioning fixing portion along the axial direction of the outer cylinder.

9. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiting fixing portion and the two positioning fixing portions form a triangle.

10. A wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The position-limiting fixing portion comprises a third hanging portion radially protruding from the peripheral wall of the outer tube and a fixing column, one end of the fixing column is connected to the third hanging portion, and the other end extends toward the rear of the outer tube along the axial direction of the outer tube; The position-limiting fixing portion further includes a group of reinforcing ribs respectively connected to the outer peripheral wall surface of the outer tube and the third hanging portion; The reinforcing rib group includes a plurality of longitudinal reinforcing ribs extending along the axial direction of the outer cylinder, and each longitudinal reinforcing rib is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer cylinder; The position-limiting installation portion comprises a fourth suspension portion radially extending or protruding from the side of the motor, and the fourth suspension portion is provided with a fixing hole for fitting a fixing column; The position-limiting installation part also includes an expansion tube, which is sleeved in the fixing hole and sleeved on the fixing column.

11. A wall-mounted washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The mounting structure further comprises a limiting portion which is limitedly pressed against the motor, wherein the limiting portion is arranged on the motor and comprises a limiting pressing plate which matches the outer cylinder.

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