Wall-mounted laundry treatment device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a wall-mounted clothing treatment device, comprising: a heating device for heating, including an electrical connection end and a heating end; a protection device for providing protection to the electrical connection end of the heating device in at least three directions. The wall-mounted clothing treatment device introduced in the present invention improves the connection position between the heating device and the main body, and adds a protection device for the heating device, so that the electrical connection end of the heating device will not be interfered by the use environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of clothing treatment equipment, and more particularly, relates to a wall-mounted clothing treatment equipment. Background Art

[0002] The wall-mounted clothing treatment equipment in the prior art includes a heating part for heating wash water. The heating part generates heat by the way of current flowing through a resistor, and then heats the wash water. Since the heating part needs to be electrically connected, the wire connected thereto needs to extend out of the water storage bucket, so that this part of the wire and the components connected thereto are easily exposed to the environment where the wash water may overflow. If the wire is wetted by the wash water, there will be a safety hazard in the use of the equipment. Moreover, the water flow environment in the washing machine is relatively complex. The heating part is immersed in the water and has to bear the impact of water flow in multiple directions. In this case, the connection between the heating part and the equipment body is likely to become loose, making the working environment of the heating part unstable, affecting its working state, and there is also a certain safety hazard. However, the wall-mounted clothing treatment equipment has a small volume and limited accommodation space. If too complex heating part installation parts are arranged inside the equipment, it will affect the use performance of the equipment and increase the cooperation difficulty of other components.

[0003] In view of this, the present invention is specifically proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a wall-mounted clothing treatment equipment, which improves the connection position between the heating device and the body, and adds a protection device for the heating device, so that the electrical connection end of the heating device will not be interfered by the use environment.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] A wall-mounted clothing treatment equipment, comprising:

[0007] A heating device for heating, including an electrical connection end and a heat generating end;

[0008] A protection device that provides protection for the electrical connection end of the heating device in at least three directions. The protection device provides protection for the electrical connection end of the heating device in at least three mutually perpendicular / opposite directions.

[0009] The present invention is further configured as: the clothing treatment equipment includes an outer tub installed on the wall for storing wash water. The heat generating end of the heating device is arranged in the outer tub, and the electrical connection end is arranged outside the outer tub;

[0010] The protection device is fixed outside the outer tub and at least partially covers the periphery of the electrical connection end.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that at least a part of the protection device is arranged along the axial extension direction of the outer barrel;

[0012] Preferably, at least a part of the protection device is arranged on the side of the outer barrel facing the equipment door body, and at least partially covers the end of the electrical connection terminal.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that at least one of the three directions intersects the plane formed by the front end opening of the outer barrel;

[0014] Preferably, the angle formed by the intersection is 0° to 90°;

[0015] Preferably, at least one of the three directions is parallel to the plane formed by the front end opening of the outer barrel.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that the protection device protects the heating device at least in the direction along the axis of the outer barrel pointing to the bottom of the outer barrel.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that the protection device includes a first protection device, and the first protection device protects the heating device at least in the direction along the axis of the outer barrel pointing to the bottom of the outer barrel;

[0018] Preferably, the first protection device is connected to the body of the equipment;

[0019] Preferably, the first protection device protects at least the electrical connection terminal.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that the outer barrel includes a front plate installed at the front end opening of the outer barrel and having a clothing inlet, and the front plate covers the front end opening of the outer barrel at least in the position relative to the heating device;

[0021] Preferably, the position of the front plate relative to the heating device is a notch-shaped mounting hole, and the heating device is connected to the front plate through the mounting hole;

[0022] Preferably, the first protection device wraps at least a part of the heating device on the side of the front plate facing the equipment door body;

[0023] Preferably, the side of the first protection device facing the back of the equipment and / or the side facing the bottom of the clothing treatment equipment is in a vacant shape;

[0024] Preferably, the first protection device is connected to the front plate through a connecting piece.

[0025] The present invention is further configured such that the protection device includes a second protection device connected to the heating device;

[0026] Preferably, at least part of the protection direction of the second protection device is different from that of the first protection device;

[0027] Preferably, the second protection device is of a groove-shaped structure, and the second protection device is connected to the electrical connection end of the heating device through a connection component;

[0028] The present invention is further arranged as: the connection component includes: screws and holes correspondingly arranged on the electrical connection end and the second protection device;

[0029] Preferably, the connection component further includes a nut that cooperates with the screw, and the screw passes through the hole and is screwed with the nut;

[0030] Preferably, the connection component includes: a protrusion and a hole correspondingly arranged on the electrical connection end and the second protection device, and at least part of the contour of the protrusion matches the contour of the corresponding position of the hole, and the two cooperate and abut;

[0031] Preferably, the electrical connection end includes an electrode, and the electrode passes through the hole and is connected to a cable;

[0032] Preferably, the number of the connection components is at least two, and the horizontal heights of the at least two connection components are different;

[0033] Preferably, the number of the protrusions and the holes is at least two groups, and the at least two groups of protrusions and holes are arranged at intervals relative to the screws and screw holes;

[0034] Preferably, one side of the second protection device facing the bottom of the laundry treatment device and / or one side facing the door body of the device is in a vacant shape.

[0035] The present invention is further arranged as: the first protection device is arranged inside the second protection device;

[0036] Preferably, at least part of the contour of the second protection device matches the contour of the corresponding first protection device, and preferably the two abut;

[0037] After adopting the above technical solutions, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0038] 1. Through the wall-mounted laundry treatment device introduced by the present invention, at least the electrical connection part of the heating device is protected from all directions except below. Avoiding the electrical connection end of the heating device from being contacted by washing water.

[0039] 2. Through the wall-mounted laundry treatment device introduced by the present invention, the connection relationship between the heating device and the device body is improved, so that the heating device can be firmly installed on the body, avoiding loosening under the impact of water flow.

[0040] 3. Through the wall-mounted clothing treatment device introduced in the present invention, the protection device is composed of multiple components cooperating with each other. While enhancing the protection performance of the protection device, the structure of the protection device can be simplified, and the structural design of the front panel can be simplified.

[0041] The following further describes in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0042] The accompanying drawings, as part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts. In the drawings:

[0043] Figure 1 is a partial schematic view of the internal structure of the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the front panel structure of the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the heating device structure of the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the second protection device structure of the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 5 is a partial schematic view of the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a schematic view of the structure of part A shown;

[0049] Figure 7 is an exploded view of a partial structure of the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 8 is Figure 7 a partial schematic view of the structure shown;

[0051] Figure 9 is a bottom view schematic view of the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 10 is Figure 9 a partial schematic view of the structure shown;

[0053] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram of the rear side structure of a laundry treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] In the figure: 1. Heating device; 11. Electrical connection end; 111. Electrode; 12. Heating end; 21. First protection device; 211. Hole structure of the connecting piece; 2111. Connecting column; 2112. Connecting bolt; 22. Second protection device; 2211. Screw; 2212. Hole; 2221. Protrusion; 2222. Hole; 3. Outer tub; 4. Inner tub; 5. Front panel; 51. Mounting hole; 6. Door body; 71. Clamping projection; 81. Insertion projection.

[0055] It should be noted that these drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present invention in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed implementation manners

[0056] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0057] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0058] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounting", "connecting" and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0059] Such as Figures 1 to 11As shown in the figure, the wall-mounted laundry treatment device introduced in the present invention includes: a heating device 1 for heating, including an electrical connection end 11 and a heating end 12; a protection device that provides protection for the electrical connection end 11 of the heating device 1 in at least three directions. Then, regardless of the working environment of the heating device 1, the protection device can protect it at positions and in directions where a short circuit may occur, greatly avoiding the short circuit of the circuit part of the heating device 1 due to water ingress. The heating methods of the heating device are diverse, which can be conduction heating (in direct contact with the device or water, air, etc. inside the device), or radiation heating (not in direct contact with the device or water, air, etc. inside the device).

[0060] Embodiment 1

[0061] As Figures 2 to 11 shown in the figure, for the wall-mounted laundry treatment device described in this embodiment, the laundry treatment device includes an outer tub 3 for holding washing water, and at least part of the heating device 1 is arranged in the outer tub 3. Then, the heating device 1 can only set its heating end 12 inside the outer tub 3 to heat the washing water, while the electrical connection end 11 is arranged outside the outer tub 3. Preferably, at least part of the heating device 1 in this embodiment is arranged at a position near the bottom of the device of the outer tub 3, and the position of the outer tub 3 relative to the heating device 1 is a structure that bulges outward along the radial direction of the outer tub 3, and the heating device 1 is arranged in the cavity formed by this protruding structure.

[0062] Furthermore, the electrical connection end of the heating device in this embodiment is arranged outside the outer tub.

[0063] Furthermore, the wall-mounted laundry treatment device in this embodiment includes an inner tub 4 arranged inside the outer tub 3. The axis of the inner tub 4 is parallel to the axis of the outer tub 3, and the inner tub 4 can rotate along its axis. At least part of the heating device 1 is arranged between the inner tub 4 and the outer tub 3. Preferably, at least part of the heating end 12 of the heating device 1 is arranged between the inner tub 4 and the outer tub 3. At least part of the protection device is arranged along the extension direction of the axis of the outer tub 3; preferably, at least part of the protection device is arranged on one side of the outer tub 3 facing the device door body, and at least part covers the end of the electrical connection end 11.

[0064] Embodiment 2

[0065] As Figures 1 to 11As shown, the difference between the wall-mounted laundry treatment device in this embodiment and the above embodiment is that at least one of the three directions intersects with the plane formed by the mouth of the outer tub 3. This enables the protection device to protect the heating device 1 on the side facing the door body 6. Thus, even if water leaks from the mouth of the outer tub 3 or the inner tub 4, or the use environment of the heating device 1 becomes humid due to other reasons, the protection device can protect the heating device 1. Moreover, even if there is no water leakage and only condensation occurs due to high environmental humidity, when the dew flows, the water droplets cannot touch the electrical connection end 11 of the heating device 1. Preferably, the angle formed by the intersection is 0° to 90°, or the side of the protection device facing the outside is at least partially spherical, to prevent water from accumulating on its upper part and to guide the flow direction of the water droplets to prevent the water droplets from flowing onto the wires.

[0066] Furthermore, the protection device of the wall-mounted laundry treatment device introduced in the present invention protects the heating device 1 at least in the direction along the axis of the outer tub 3 pointing to the bottom of the outer tub 3. Then, the position state of the heating device 1 is similar to lying on the inner wall of the outer tub 3 but not in contact with the outer tub 3.

[0067] Embodiment III

[0068] As Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the difference between the wall-mounted laundry treatment device in this embodiment and the above embodiment is that the protection device includes a first protection device 21, and the first protection device 21 protects the heating device at least in the direction along the axis of the outer tub 3 pointing to the bottom of the outer tub 3. The side of the first protection device 21 facing its outside, that is, the surface for receiving water droplets, is preferably at least partially spherical. This enables the first protection device 21 to protect at least part of the heating device 1 in the direction relative to the bottom of the device (the lower part when the device is in use), and also to protect the heating device 1 on the side facing the door body 6. Or, at least a sloping structure is provided for transition in these two protection directions. Preferably, a plurality of diversion grooves (not shown in the figure) extending from its top to its lower part are provided on the outside of the first protection device 21, so that the water droplets can flow downward along the diversion grooves.

[0069] Furthermore, the first protection device 21 in this embodiment can also protect the heating device 1 in the direction relative to the left and right of the device. Then, the first protection device 21 is in a groove-like structure, with a vacant position facing the heating device 1 and the bottom of the device. This vacant structure can prevent the heating device 1 from being arranged in a sealed space, enabling the external air to contact the electrical connection end of the heating device. Since the electrical connection end is provided with a circuit structure and is arranged adjacent to the heating end, its temperature is inevitably relatively high when it is in a working state. This design can ensure that the non-heating functional part of the heating device dissipates heat in a timely manner and avoid potential safety hazards.

[0070] Furthermore, the wall-mounted laundry treatment device in this embodiment includes a front panel 5 that forms at least part of the contour of the laundry inlet outside the outer tub 3. The front panel 5 covers the mouth of the outer tub 3 at least at a position relative to the heating device 1. The front panel 5 is connected to the outer tub 3. The position of the front panel 5 relative to the heating device 1 is a notch-shaped mounting hole 51, and the heating device 1 is connected to the front panel 5 through the mounting hole 51. The mounting hole 51 is a groove-shaped hole recessed towards the bottom of the outer tub 3, and the installation direction of the heating device is to be inserted backward into the mounting hole 51 from the front side (the side adjacent to the door body) of the device. Moreover, the contour of the position where the mounting hole 51 contacts the electrical connection end 11 of the heating device 1 matches, so that the contact area between the two is large.

[0071] Furthermore, the first protection device 21 in this embodiment wraps at least part of the heating device 1 on the side of the front panel 5 facing the device door body 6.

[0072] Embodiment Four

[0073] As Figures 1 to 11 shown, the difference between the wall-mounted laundry treatment device described in this embodiment and the above embodiment is that: the first protection device 21 is connected to the front panel 4 through a connecting member. The connecting member includes a connecting post provided on the front panel 5 / the first protection device 21 and a hole structure 211 at the corresponding position of the first protection device 21 / the front panel 5 (as Figure 8 shown, the hole structure is provided on the first protection device). The connecting post is a structure with a hole / thread in the center. When the hole on the connecting post and the hole structure 211 are aligned, the two can be connected through a connecting bolt.

[0074] Furthermore, the connecting position of the connecting member in this embodiment protrudes from the surface where the front panel and the first protection device contact. Preferably, the protruding direction is towards the device door body. Further preferably, the protruding distance is the distance of the first protection device in this direction. Through this structural design, the dimension of the connecting member in the connecting direction is extended, the connection stability is ensured, and space can be provided for the installation of other components, and it is also convenient for the user to perform the operation of screwing in the connecting bolt.

[0075] Embodiment Five

[0076] As Figures 1 to 11 shown, the difference between the wall-mounted laundry treatment device described in this embodiment and the above embodiment is that: the protection device includes a second protection device 22 whose at least part of the protection direction is different from that of the first protection device 21. The second protection device 22 cooperates with the first protection device 21, and the two perform double protection on the heating device 1 in the overlapping direction and complement each other in the direction where the protection directions are different, so as to provide all-round protection for the electrical connection end of the heating device.

[0077] Furthermore, the second protection device 22 in this embodiment is in a groove shape, and the second protection device 22 is connected to the electrical connection end 11 of the heating device 1 through a connection component. It can be seen that the second protection device 22 in this embodiment is provided with positioning support by the heating device 1. Since the second protection device 22 is directly connected to the electrical connection end 11, the distance between it and the electrical connection end 11 can be significantly reduced, increasing the scope and effect of protection. Or, when the heating device 1 vibrates or undergoes a small displacement under the impact of water flow, the second protection device 22 is still closely connected to the electrical connection end 11 and can still protect the electrical connection end, which is equivalent to "dynamic protection".

[0078] Even further, since the second protection device 22 in this embodiment is connected to the electrical connection end 11, and the two sandwich the front plate in the middle. When the second protection device 22 is stably connected to the electrical connection end, the two jointly clamp the front plate 5, ensuring the position stability of the heating device 1 relative to the front plate.

[0079] Embodiment Six

[0080] As Figures 1 to 11 shown, the difference between the wall-mounted clothing treatment device described in this embodiment and the above embodiment is that: the connection component includes: screws 2211 and holes 2212 correspondingly arranged on the electrical connection end and the second protection device 22. Preferably, the connection component further includes a nut (not shown in the figure) that cooperates with the screw 2211, and the screw 2211 passes through the hole 2212 and is screwed with the nut. Then, there are various forms of the connection method between the second protection device 22 and the electrical connection end 11, which can increase the connection firmness between the two. Moreover, the hole 2212 and the screw 2211 that cooperate with it have a small occupied size, and other components are also arranged on the electrical connection end 11, which can avoid affecting other components.

[0081] Furthermore, the connection component in this embodiment includes: a protrusion 2221 and a hole 2222 correspondingly arranged on the electrical connection end 11 and the second protection device 22. At least part of the contour of the protrusion 2221 matches the contour of the corresponding position of the hole 2222, and the two are fitted and abutted. The structure of the protrusion 2221 and the hole 2222 makes full use of the original functional components of the electrical connection end 11, and realizes the connection with the protection structure through this functional component, making full use of the functional components of the heating device 1 and enabling it to play a structural function. Moreover, the protrusion 2221 and the hole 2222 are used in combination with the aforementioned screws 2211 and holes 2212. The number of the protrusion 2221 and the hole 2222 and / or the aforementioned screws 2211 and holes 2212 can be at least two groups.

[0082] Further, one side of the second protection device in this embodiment facing the bottom of the clothing processing device and / or one side facing the door body 6 of the device is in a vacant shape. Since the first protection device 21 protects the heating device 1 on this side, the vacant structure at this position will not affect the protection effect on the heating device 1.

[0083] Further, the first protection device 21 in this embodiment is arranged inside the second protection device 22. The structures of the two are in a "socket" relationship, so as to protect the positions where the two cannot protect each other or there is a risk of water seepage. Further, when the two are used in combination, even if one of the two protection devices fails, the other protection device can still protect the heating device 1.

[0084] Further, at least part of the contour of the second protection device 22 in this embodiment matches the contour of the corresponding first protection device 21, and preferably the two are in contact. The two are buckled together, so that the first protection device 21 can provide support for the second protection device 22, avoiding excessive connection burden on the electrical connection end 11 caused by the second protection device 22. Moreover, the two can also support each other to ensure the stability of the connection.

[0085] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art of this patent, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, can make some changes or modifications to the above-mentioned technical content by using the disclosed technical content as equivalent changeable equivalent embodiments. 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 present invention.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted clothing processing device, characterized in that, Comprising: An outer tub for containing washing water; A heating device for heating, including an electrical connection end and a heating end, the heating end being disposed in the outer tub, and the electrical connection end being disposed outside the outer tub; A protection device for providing protection to at least the electrical connection end of the heating device in three directions; The outer tub includes a front plate installed at the front opening of the outer tub and having a clothing inlet, the front plate covering at least the front opening of the outer tub at a position relative to the heating device, the position of the front plate relative to the heating device being a notch-shaped mounting hole, and the heating device being connected to the front plate through the mounting hole; The protection device includes a first protection device and a second protection device. The first protection device wraps at least a part of the heating device on the side of the front plate facing the equipment door body. The first protection device is a groove-shaped structure, with a vacant shape at the position facing the heating device and the equipment bottom, and at least a part of the outer side facing outward being a spherical structure. The second protection device is a groove-shaped structure. The second protection device is connected to the electrical connection end of the heating device through a connection component. The second protection device and the electrical connection end sandwich the front plate in the middle, and at least part of the protection directions of the second protection device and the first protection device are different.

2. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein, The protection device is fixed outside the outer tub and at least partially covers the outer periphery of the electrical connection end.

3. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 2, wherein At least a part of the protection device is arranged along the axial extension direction of the outer tub.

4. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the three directions intersects the plane formed by the front opening of the outer tub.

5. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 4, wherein, The angle formed by the intersection is 0° to 90°.

6. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 4, wherein, At least one of the three directions is parallel to the plane formed by the front opening of the outer tub.

7. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first protection device is connected to the main body of the equipment.

8. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein, The connection component includes: screws, holes correspondingly provided on the electrical connection end and the second protection device, and nuts cooperating with the screws, the screws passing through the holes and being screwed with the nuts.

9. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 8, characterized in that The connection component includes: protrusions and holes correspondingly provided on the electrical connection end and the second protection device, at least part of the contour of the protrusions matching the contour of the corresponding positions of the holes, and the two cooperating and abutting.

10. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The side of the second protection device facing the bottom of the clothing treatment equipment and / or the side facing the door body of the equipment is in a vacant shape.

11. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 10, wherein, The first protection device is disposed inside the second protection device.

12. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 11, characterized in that, At least part of the contour of the second protection device matches the contour of the corresponding first protection device.

13. The wall-mounted laundry treatment device according to claim 12, wherein, The second protection device abuts against the first protection device.

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