Washing appliances

Abstract

The present invention discloses a washing appliance, which includes a body, an inner tank, a driving member, a cover plate and a connecting rod mechanism. The inner tank is arranged on the body and can slide out or slide in relative to the body. The inner tank is formed with an upward opening, and the inner tank is provided with a driving member. The cover plate is located above the opening and is arranged opposite to the opening and can move relative to the body. The connecting rod mechanism includes a connecting rod and a first elastic member, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the body, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cover plate, and the first elastic member connects the body and the cover plate. In the process of the inner tank sliding into the body, the driving member drives the cover plate to move relative to the body so that the connecting rod rotates relative to the body so that the cover plate covers the opening. In the process of the inner tank sliding out of the body, the driving member drives the cover plate to move relative to the body so that the connecting rod rotates relative to the body and stretches the first elastic member so that the first elastic member drives the cover plate to separate from the opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing, and in particular to a washing appliance. Background Art

[0002] At present, dishwashers can generally be divided into cabinet-type, tabletop-type, sink-type and drawer-type dishwashers. The door of a cabinet-type dishwasher is opened by a pull-down door, and the general process of placing tableware is: open the door; rotate the door to the bottom; pull out the bowl basket; place the tableware. The door of a drawer-type dishwasher is opened by a drawer-type, and the general process of placing tableware is: open the drawer; place the tableware. Obviously, the operation of a drawer-type dishwasher is simpler than that of a cabinet-type dishwasher, and it is easier to place tableware.

[0003] The top of the inner tank of a drawer-type dishwasher is open. When it is working, the inner tank is connected to the shell. There is no sealing device on the top of the inner tank. The water in the inner tank may splash out of the inner tank, which may easily cause a short circuit failure in the dishwasher's circuit. Summary of the invention

[0004] The invention provides a washing appliance.

[0005] The washing appliance of the embodiment of the present invention comprises:

[0006] ontology;

[0007] An inner container is disposed on the body and can slide out or slide in relative to the body, the inner container is formed with an upward opening, and the inner container is provided with a driving member;

[0008] a cover plate, the cover plate being arranged opposite to the opening and being movable relative to the body; and

[0009] A connecting rod mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism comprising a connecting rod and a first elastic member, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the body, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cover plate, and the first elastic member connects the body and the cover plate;

[0010] Wherein, when the inner container slides into the body, the driving member is used to drive the cover plate to move relative to the body so that the connecting rod rotates relative to the body so that the cover plate covers the opening;

[0011] When the inner container slides out of the body, the driving member is used to drive the cover plate to move relative to the body so that the connecting rod rotates relative to the body and stretches the first elastic member so that the first elastic member drives the cover plate to separate from the opening.

[0012] In the above-mentioned embodiment of the washing machine, when the inner tank slides into the body, the driving member drives the cover plate to move in the body, and then the cover plate can rotate along with the connecting rod mechanism to cover the opening of the inner tank. When the inner tank slides out of the body, the driving member drives the cover plate to move in the body, and then the cover plate is separated from the opening of the inner tank under the action of the first elastic member. In this way, it can be prevented that the water in the inner tank can be splashed out of the inner tank when the washing machine is working, so as to avoid causing a short circuit fault in the circuit of the washing machine.

[0013] In some embodiments, the washing appliance includes a fixing seat and a limiting member, wherein the fixing seat is arranged on the cover plate, and a first groove is formed on the fixing seat. The limiting member is connected to the fixing seat and can move relative to the fixing seat. The limiting member is configured to move relative to the fixing seat during the process of the inner pot sliding into the main body so that the driving member can be inserted into the first groove and can limit the position of the driving member when the driving member is inserted into the first groove. When the inner pot slides out of the main body, the driving member is separated from the first groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the washing appliance includes a connecting seat and a second elastic member, the connecting seat is connected to the fixed seat, the second elastic member is connected to the limiting member and the connecting seat, the second elastic member can contract when the inner tank slides into the main body to allow the limiting member to move relative to the connecting seat and can extend when the driving member is inserted into the first groove to drive the limiting member to resist the driving member.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting seat is formed with a first sliding groove, the second elastic member is disposed in the first sliding groove, and the second elastic member can be telescopic in the first sliding groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the connecting seat is formed with a second sliding groove, and the limiting member can move in the second sliding groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the washing appliance includes a first connecting member, the first connecting member includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first connecting member is fixedly connected to the cover plate through the first end, the second end extends downward relative to the cover plate, the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second end, and the first elastic member is connected to the second end.

[0018] In some embodiments, the washing appliance includes a second connecting member, the second connecting member is fixedly connected to the body, the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting member, and the first elastic member is connected to the second connecting member.

[0019] In some embodiments, the number of the connecting rods is two, the number of the first elastic members is two, the two connecting rods are rotatably connected to the two ends of the second connecting member, and the two first elastic members are connected to the two ends of the second connecting member.

[0020] In some embodiments, the number of the driving members is two, and the two driving members are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner container. The number of the connecting rod mechanisms is two, and the two connecting rod mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the body.

[0021] In some embodiments, a second groove is formed at the bottom of the cover plate, and the washing appliance includes a seal disposed in the second groove, and the seal is used to seal the connection between the cover plate and the opening when the cover plate covers the opening.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a washing appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of a washing appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram of the position III in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 is another structural schematic diagram of a washing appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged schematic diagram of the V in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 is another structural schematic diagram of a washing appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a washing appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 is another partial structural schematic diagram of the washing appliance according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig. 9 It is another partial structural schematic diagram of the washing appliance according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Description of main component symbols:

[0034] Washing appliance 100, main body 110, top plate 11, bottom plate 12, enclosure 13, liner 20, opening 21, drive member 22, liner support assembly 23, door body 24, decorative panel 25, guide rail assembly 26, cover plate 30, connecting rod mechanism 40, connecting rod 41, first elastic member 42, fixing seat 50, first groove 51, limiting member 52, connecting seat 53, first slide groove 531, second slide groove 532, second elastic member 54, first connecting member 60, first end 61, second end 62, second connecting member 70, connecting block 71, second groove 31, sealing member 80. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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 cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" 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. It can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] See also Figures 1 to 6 The washing appliance 100 of the embodiment of the present invention comprises a body 10, an inner tank 20, a driving member 22, a cover plate 30 and a connecting rod mechanism 40. The inner tank 20 is disposed on the body 10 and can slide out or slide in relative to the body 10. The inner tank 20 is formed with an upward opening 21, and the driving member 22 is disposed on the inner tank 20. The cover plate 30 is disposed opposite to the opening 21, and the cover plate 30 can move relative to the body 10. The connecting rod mechanism 40 comprises a connecting rod 41 and a first elastic member 42, one end of the connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to the body 10, and the other end of the connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to the cover plate 30, and the first elastic member 42 connects the body 10 and the cover plate 30.

[0039] When the inner container 20 slides into the body 10, the driving member 22 is used to drive the cover plate 30 to move relative to the body 10 so that the connecting rod 41 rotates relative to the body 10 so that the cover plate 30 covers the opening 21;

[0040] When the liner 20 slides out of the body 10 , the driving member 22 is used to drive the cover 30 to move relative to the body 10 so that the connecting rod 41 rotates relative to the body 10 and stretches the first elastic member 42 so that the first elastic member 42 drives the cover 30 to separate from the opening 21 .

[0041] In the above-mentioned embodiment of the washing machine 100, when the inner tank 20 slides into the body 10, the driving member 22 drives the cover plate 30 to move in the body 10, and then the cover plate 30 can rotate along with the connecting rod mechanism 40, thereby covering the opening 21 of the inner tank 20. When the inner tank 20 slides out of the body 10, the driving member 22 drives the cover plate 30 to move in the body 10, and then the cover plate 30 is separated from the opening 21 of the inner tank 20 under the action of the first elastic member 42. In this way, it is possible to prevent the water in the inner tank 20 from splashing out of the inner tank 20 when the washing machine 100 is working, thereby avoiding causing a short circuit fault in the circuit of the washing machine 100.

[0042] Please note that Figure 7In this embodiment, the driving member 22 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner container 20, and the number of the connecting rod mechanisms 40 is two, and the two connecting rod mechanisms 40 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the body 10. In addition, in this embodiment, both ends of the connecting rod 41 can be hinged with the cover plate 30 and the body 10 to achieve rotation.

[0043] In addition, the first elastic member 42 may be an elastic device such as a spring, and the cover plate 30 may be made of materials such as plastic and aluminum. It is understood that in this embodiment, the material of the cover plate 30 is preferably a lightweight material such as plastic and aluminum to prevent the cover plate 30 from being too heavy and causing the second elastic member 54 to be unable to smoothly pull it up to a certain height, thereby interfering with the sliding out and in of the liner 20.

[0044] It is understandable that in this embodiment, the driving member 22 can be integrally formed with the inner liner 20, or can be separately formed and connected to the inner liner 20 by welding. In other embodiments, the driving member 22 can also be a separate component, detachably connected to the inner liner 20, and can be fixed to the inner liner 20 by screws or other fixing members.

[0045] See also Figures 4 to 6 In this embodiment, the cover plate 30 is located above the opening 21, and the washing appliance 100 includes a rail assembly 26 and an inner liner support assembly 23. There are two rail assemblies 26, and the two rail assemblies 26 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the body 10. The inner liner support assembly 23 is used to support the inner liner 20. The inner liner support assembly 23 is connected to the rail assembly 26. The inner liner 20 and the inner liner support assembly 23 can slide in and out of the body 10 through the rail assembly 26. It can be understood that the rail assembly 26 is fixed to the body 10, and the bottom of the inner liner support assembly 23 is connected to the rail assembly 26, so that the inner liner 20 can slide in or out of the body through the rail assembly 26. Of course, in other embodiments, the rail assembly 26 can also be connected to the side of the inner liner support assembly 26, which is not specifically limited.

[0046] The washing appliance 100 further includes a door 24 connected to the inner tank support assembly 23, and the user can push and pull the door 24 to slide the inner tank 20 assembly into or out of the body 10. The user can place or take out items in the inner tank 20 through the upward opening 21 formed on the inner tank 20.

[0047] Specifically, see Figure 8 In this embodiment, when the user pushes the door 24 to slide the inner container 20 into the main body 10, the driving member 22 is pushed by the user (in a direction such as Figure 8As shown by the arrow A in the figure, the cover plate 30 is driven to move. Since the cover plate 30 is connected to the body 10 via the connecting rod 41, and the connecting rod 41 can rotate around the cover plate 30 and the body 10, when the cover plate 30 is moved by force, the cover plate 30 will move obliquely downward, thereby covering the opening 21 of the inner tank 20, so that the water in the inner tank 20 will not splash out from the inner tank 20 when the washing appliance 100 is working, thereby avoiding a short circuit fault in the circuit of the washing appliance 100. Figure 8 In the figure, the dotted arrow at the cover plate 30 indicates the movement direction of the cover plate 30 , and the solid arrow at the connecting rod 41 indicates the rotation direction of the connecting rod 41 .

[0048] It is understandable that when the inner liner 20 slides into the body 10, the elongation of the first elastic member 42 is small or is basically in a normal state of not being stretched or compressed, and there is no force on the cover plate 30 or the force is very small and insufficient to pull the cover plate 30. When the inner liner 20 completely slides into the body 10, the cover plate 30 just completely covers the opening 21. In addition, when the inner liner 20 slides into the body 10, under the action of the connecting rod mechanism 40, the cover plate 30 is relatively stable when covering the opening 21, with high reliability, and will not separate from the opening 21.

[0049] See also Fig. 9 When the user pulls the door 24 outward to slide the inner container 20 out of the body 10, the driving member 22 is pulled by the user (in the direction of Fig. 9 As shown by the arrow B in the figure, the cover plate 30 is first driven to move outward, thereby stretching the first elastic member 42. When the driving member 22 is separated from the cover plate 30 and no longer receives the pulling force from the driving member 22, the driving member 22 will not continue to drive the cover plate 30 to move. At this time, the elastic force of the first elastic member 42 acts on the cover plate 30. Since the cover plate 30 is connected to the body 10 through the connecting rod 41, and the connecting rod 41 can rotate around the cover plate 30 and the body 10, when the cover plate 30 is subjected to the elastic force of the first elastic member 42, the cover plate 30 will move obliquely upward, thereby separating the cover plate 30 from the opening 21. Since the cover plate 30 moves obliquely upward, it will not affect the sliding out of the liner 20 and the liner support assembly 23. Fig. 9 In the figure, the dotted arrow on the cover plate 30 indicates the movement direction of the cover plate 30 , and the solid arrow at the connecting rod 41 indicates the rotation direction of the connecting rod 41 .

[0050] At the same time, when the inner liner 20 slides out of the main body 10, the two first elastic members 42 located on both sides of the main body 10 exert an upward pulling force on the cover 30, and the cover 30 will not fall due to its own gravity, thereby preventing the inner liner 20 and the inner liner support assembly 23 from sliding in and out.

[0051] See also Figure 7In this embodiment, two symmetrical link mechanisms 40 are used for transmission, so that when the inner liner 20 slides into the body 10, the cover plate 30 can stably cover the opening 21, and when the inner liner 20 slides out, it can stably separate from the opening 21 without falling. In this way, the cover plate 30 is more stable when covering the opening 21, and the reliability is higher. At the same time, the structure is more compact and occupies less space.

[0052] In one example, the washing appliance 100 is a dishwasher. It is understandable that in other examples, the washing appliance 100 may also be other water-using appliances such as a washing machine, a fruit and vegetable washing machine, etc., without any specific limitation.

[0053] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the washing appliance 100 includes a fixing seat 50 and a limiting member 52, the fixing seat 50 is arranged on the cover plate 30, the fixing seat 50 is formed with a first groove 51, the limiting member 52 is connected to the fixing seat 50 and can move relative to the fixing seat 50, the limiting member 52 is configured to move relative to the fixing seat 50 during the process of the inner tank 20 sliding into the main body 10 so that the driving member 22 can be snapped into the first groove 51 and can limit the position of the driving member 22 when the driving member 22 is snapped into the first groove 51, and when the inner tank 20 slides out of the main body 10, the driving member 22 is separated from the first groove 51.

[0054] In this way, when the inner liner 20 slides into the body 10, the driving member 22 contacts the limiting member 52 under the action of the user, thereby driving the limiting member 52 to move. After the displacement of the limiting member 52 reaches the limit distance it can move, the driving member 22 drives the cover plate 30 to move. Subsequently, the cover plate 30 moves obliquely downward under the action of the connecting rod mechanism 40, thereby achieving the purpose of covering the opening 21. At this time, the driving member 22 is inserted into the first groove 51, and the limiting member 52 limits the driving member 22 to prevent the user from further pushing the inner liner 20 inward.

[0055] Also, see Fig. 9 When the user pulls the inner liner 20 out of the body 10, since the driving member 22 is stuck in the first groove 51, the driving member 22 applies a pulling force to the first groove 51, so that the cover 30 moves, and then stretches the first elastic member 42. Subsequently, the groove and the driving member 22 are separated from the cover 30 under the action of the pulling force of the first elastic member 42, and then the cover 30 moves obliquely upward under the action of the connecting rod mechanism 40, so that the cover 30 is separated from the opening 21.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the inner container 20 has not completely slid into the body 10, the cover plate 30 will not cover the opening 21. Only when the inner container 20 completely slides into the body 10, the cover plate 30 will cover the opening 21 under the action of the driving member 22. When the cover plate 30 covers the opening 21, the first groove 51 on the fixing seat 50 just matches the driving member 22, and the driving member 22 is stuck in the first groove 51. It can be understood that the limiting member 52 can limit the driving member 22 to prevent the driving member 22 from moving further.

[0057] Please read further Figure 8 In the above embodiment, the washing appliance 100 includes a connecting seat 53 and a second elastic member 54, the connecting seat 53 is fixedly connected to the fixing seat 50, the second elastic member 54 is arranged on the connecting seat 53, the second elastic member 54 connects the limiting member 52 and the connecting seat 53, and the second elastic member 54 can shrink in the process of the inner tank 20 sliding into the main body 10 to make the limiting member 52 move relative to the connecting seat 53 and can extend when the driving member 22 is stuck in the first groove 51 to drive the limiting member 52 to resist the driving member 22.

[0058] In this way, when the inner liner 20 slides into the body 10, the driving member 22 drives the limiting member 52 to move, thereby causing the second elastic member 54 to contract. Subsequently, when the driving member 22 is inserted into the first groove 51, the driving member 22 does not apply a thrust to the limiting member 52. At this time, the elastic force of the second elastic member 54 drives the limiting member 52 to support the driving member 22, so that the driving member 22 can be stably inserted into the first groove 51, so that the user needs to use a certain amount of force to pull out the inner liner 20. In this way, the inner liner 20 will not slide out due to a slight accidental touch or pull by the user, and the inner liner 20 of the washing appliance 100 can be prevented from sliding out due to a slight force during the washing process, thereby ensuring the reliability of the operation of the washing appliance 100.

[0059] In this embodiment, the fixing seat 50 can be fixed on the cover plate 30 by fixing members such as screws.

[0060] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the connecting seat 53 is formed with a first slide groove 531 , and the second elastic member 54 is disposed in the first slide groove 531 , and the second elastic member 54 can be retracted in the first slide groove 531 .

[0061] In this way, the second elastic member 54 can be disposed in the first slide groove 531, and the second elastic member 54 is sleeved on the limiting member 52. When the driving member 22 drives the limiting member 52 to move, the second elastic member 54 moves in the first slide groove 531. When the driving member 22 is inserted into the first groove 51, the driving member 22 no longer exerts force on the limiting member 52. At this time, the second elastic member 54 extends in the first slide groove 531, driving the limiting member 52 to move back to resist the driving member 22.

[0062] In this embodiment, the connecting seat 53 can be fixed on the fixing seat 50 by means of fixing members such as screws.

[0063] See also Figure 5 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the connecting seat 53 is formed with a second sliding groove 532 , and the limiting member 52 can move in the second sliding groove 532 .

[0064] In this way, the limiting member 52 can move in the second slide groove 532. When the limiting member 52 moves to the extreme position of the second slide groove 532, the driving member 22 drives the cover plate 30 to move obliquely downward under the action of the connecting rod mechanism 40 to cover the opening 21 and clamp the driving member 22 into the first groove 51. When the driving member 22 is clamped into the first groove 51, the limiting member 52 moves back under the elastic force of the second elastic member 54 to resist the driving member 22.

[0065] It should be noted that, in the above embodiment, the second elastic member 54 may also be an elastic device such as a spring, and its material may be the same as or different from that of the first elastic member 42 .

[0066] In addition, if Figure 5 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, the first slide groove 531 and the second slide groove 532 are both arranged in a stepped shape.

[0067] See also Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments, the washing appliance 100 includes a first connecting member 60, the first connecting member 60 includes a first end 61 and a second end 62 opposite to each other, the first connecting member 60 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 30 through the first end 61, the second end 62 extends downward relative to the cover plate 30, the connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to the second end 62, and the first elastic member 42 is connected to the second end 62.

[0068] In this embodiment, the first end 61 of the first connecting member 60 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 30, the second end 62 extends downward relative to the cover plate 30, and the connecting rod 41 and the first elastic member 42 are both connected to the second end 62. In this way, when the cover plate 30 is separated from the opening 21, the first elastic member 42 applies a pulling force to the second end 62 of the first connecting member 60, thereby pulling the cover plate 30 to move. Since the second end 62 of the first connecting member 60 is downward relative to the cover plate 30, the first elastic member 42 can pull the cover plate 30 to a higher position so as not to interfere with the sliding out and in of the inner container 20.

[0069] See also Figure 7 It can be understood that, in this embodiment, the number of first connecting members 60 is four, two of which are located on one side of the main body 10 and fixedly connected to the cover plate 30, and are respectively connected to two connecting rods 41 of a connecting rod mechanism 40 and two first elastic members 42, and the other two are located on the other side of the main body 10 and fixedly connected to the cover plate 30, and are respectively connected to two connecting rods 41 of a top connecting rod mechanism 40 and two elastic members.

[0070] Please continue reading Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments, the washing appliance 100 includes a second connecting member 70 , the second connecting member 70 is fixedly connected to the body 10 , the connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 70 , and the first elastic member 42 is connected to the second connecting member 70 .

[0071] Specifically, see Figures 1 to 4 The main body 10 includes a top plate 11, a surrounding plate 13 and a top plate 11, the top plate 11 is located at the top of the washing appliance 100, the bottom plate 12 is located at the bottom of the washing appliance 100, and the surrounding plate 13 is located on the side of the washing appliance 100. The three are fixedly connected by fixing parts such as screws, or directly connected by welding, without specific limitation.

[0072] In this embodiment, the second connecting member 70 is fixedly connected to the enclosure 13. Figures 6 to 8 One end of the connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to the second end 62 of the first connecting member 60, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting member 70. One end of the first elastic member 42 is connected to the second end 62 of the first connecting member 60, and the other end is connected to one end of the second connecting member 70. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the connecting rod 41 is hinged to the second end 62 of the first connecting member 60 and one end of the second connecting member 70, respectively, so as to achieve rotation.

[0073] It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when the cover plate 30 is pulled up by the first elastic member 42 , the cover plate 30 may bear against the top plate 11 of the washing appliance 100 or be slightly lower than the top plate 11 .

[0074] Also, see Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments, the second connecting member 70 is not directly connected to the connecting rod 41 and the first elastic member 42, but two connecting blocks 71 are fixedly provided at both ends of the second connecting member 70, the connecting rod 41 is hinged to the connecting blocks 71, and the first elastic member 42 is connected to the connecting blocks 71. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the number of the connecting blocks 71 is four, which are respectively connected to the two ends of the two second connecting members 70 located on both sides of the body 10.

[0075] See also Figure 7 In some embodiments, a second groove 31 is formed at the bottom of the cover plate 30, and the washing appliance 100 includes a sealing member 80, which is disposed in the second groove 31, and the sealing member 80 is used to seal the connection between the cover plate 30 and the opening 21 when the cover plate 30 covers the opening 21.

[0076] In this way, the seal 80 can seal the connection between the cover plate 30 and the opening 21 when the cover plate 30 covers the opening 21 , and can further prevent the washing water and water vapor from overflowing from the inner tank 20 and affecting the electric control circuit of the washing appliance 100 .

[0077] Specifically, in this embodiment, the shape of the second groove 31 matches the shape of the opening 21 of the liner 20, and the shape of the sealing member 80 also matches the shape of the second groove 31, so that when the cover plate 30 covers the opening 21, the sealing member 80 can completely seal the connection between the cover plate 30 and the opening 21. It can be understood that the material of the sealing member 80 can be a flexible material such as rubber.

[0078] See also Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, a decorative panel 25 is further provided above the door 24 of the washing appliance 100, and a control display device capable of controlling the washing appliance 100, such as a liquid crystal display device, etc., may be provided on the decorative panel 25. Of course, control buttons capable of controlling the washing appliance 100 may also be provided on the decorative panel 25.

[0079] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0080] The disclosure herein provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described herein. Of course, they are merely examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides various specific examples of processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0081] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0082] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A washing appliance, characterized in that: include: ontology; An inner container is disposed on the body and can slide out or in relative to the body, the inner container is formed with an upward opening, and the inner container is provided with a driving member; A cover plate, the cover plate is arranged opposite to the opening, and the cover plate can move relative to the body; and A connecting rod mechanism, the connecting rod mechanism comprising a connecting rod and a first elastic member, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the body, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cover plate, and the first elastic member connects the body and the cover plate; Wherein, when the inner container slides into the body, the driving member is used to drive the cover plate to move relative to the body so that the connecting rod rotates relative to the body so that the cover plate covers the opening; During the process of the inner container sliding out of the body, the driving member is used to drive the cover plate to move relative to the body so that the connecting rod rotates relative to the body and stretches the first elastic member so that the first elastic member drives the cover plate to separate from the opening; The washing appliance includes a fixing seat and a limiting member, wherein the fixing seat is arranged on the cover plate, and a first groove is formed on the fixing seat. The limiting member is connected to the fixing seat and can move relative to the fixing seat. The limiting member is configured to move relative to the fixing seat during the process in which the inner pot slides into the main body so that the driving member can be snapped into the first groove and can limit the position of the driving member when the driving member is snapped into the first groove. When the inner pot slides out of the main body, the driving member is separated from the first groove.

2. The washing appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing appliance includes a connecting seat and a second elastic member, wherein the connecting seat is connected to the fixing seat, and the second elastic member is connected to the limiting member and the connecting seat. The second elastic member can contract when the inner pot slides into the main body to allow the limiting member to move relative to the connecting seat, and can extend when the driving member is inserted into the first groove to drive the limiting member to resist the driving member.

3. The washing appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting seat is formed with a first sliding groove, the second elastic member is arranged in the first sliding groove, and the second elastic member can be extended and retracted in the first sliding groove.

4. The washing appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting seat is formed with a second sliding groove, and the limiting member can move in the second sliding groove.

5. The washing appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing appliance includes a first connecting member, which includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first connecting member is fixedly connected to the cover plate through the first end, and the second end extends downward relative to the cover plate. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second end, and the first elastic member is connected to the second end.

6. The washing appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing appliance comprises a second connecting member, the second connecting member is fixedly connected to the body, the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting member, and the first elastic member is connected to the second connecting member.

7. The washing appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of the connecting rods is two, the number of the first elastic members is two, the two connecting rods are rotatably connected to the two ends of the second connecting member, and the two first elastic members are connected to the two ends of the second connecting member.

8. The washing appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the driving members is two, and the two driving members are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner container. The number of the connecting rod mechanisms is two, and the two connecting rod mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the body.

9. The washing appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second groove is formed at the bottom of the cover plate, and the washing appliance comprises a sealing member disposed in the second groove, and the sealing member is used for sealing a connection between the cover plate and the opening when the cover plate covers the opening.

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