Clothes processing device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a clothing processing device, comprising: a clothing processing module, the clothing processing module including a barrel and a support structure provided on one side of the barrel; a support frame, the support frame defining a storage space, the clothing processing module being adapted to be assembled into the storage space and the support structure being at least partially connected to the support frame. The clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention can not only improve the installation reliability and stability of the clothing processing module, but also reduce the number of fasteners such as screws, thereby improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the clothing processing device and reducing costs. In addition, there is no need to punch holes in the front panel, thereby improving the appearance of the clothing processing device and preventing the screws on the panel from scratching clothing or users.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related art, the front support structure of a clothes dryer is directly mounted to the front panel. This assembly method requires numerous screw holes in the front panel, which are then secured to the front panel using multiple screws. However, the front panel is quite flexible, causing the front support to wobble significantly during operation, which can lead to a failure in the seal between the front support and the dryer drum. Furthermore, since the screws are exposed on the panel surface, they are easily exposed to the user, potentially scratching clothing or the user. Therefore, there is a need for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a clothes processing device that can reduce the use of screws on the panel to prevent scratches on clothes or users.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device includes: a clothing processing module, the clothing processing module including a barrel and a support structure arranged on one side of the barrel; a support frame, the support frame defines a accommodating space, the clothing processing module is suitable for being assembled in the accommodating space and the support structure is at least partially connected to the support frame.

[0005] Compared to related art solutions that directly attach a clothing treatment module to the front panel of the clothing treatment device, the clothing treatment module according to the embodiments of the present invention can be mounted on the support frame by connecting the clothing treatment module to the support frame through its support structure. This not only improves the installation reliability and stability of the clothing treatment module, but also reduces the number of fasteners such as screws, thereby improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the clothing treatment device and reducing costs. Furthermore, connecting the clothing treatment module to the support frame eliminates the need for drilling holes in the front panel, thereby improving the appearance of the clothing treatment device and preventing screws on the panel from scratching clothing or the user.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device further includes a front panel, which covers the front side of the clothing processing module and is connected to the support frame, wherein the support structure has a clothing access opening, and the front panel has an opening corresponding to the position of the clothing access opening.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support frame has a first vertical beam and a second vertical beam that are spaced apart, and the support structure is connected to the first vertical beam and the second vertical beam via at least two frame connectors.

[0008] In some embodiments, the frame connector has a first connecting hole, the support structure has a second connecting hole corresponding to the position of the first connecting hole, and the frame connector and the support structure are connected by fasteners passing through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, a side surface of each of the first vertical beam and the second vertical beam facing away from the accommodation space is provided with a concave second accommodation recess, and at least a portion of the frame connector is provided in the second accommodation recess.

[0010] In some examples, the bottom wall of the second accommodating recess is provided with a first fixing through-hole, the frame connector has a first fixing protrusion bent toward the first vertical beam or the second vertical beam, and the first fixing protrusion fits into the first fixing through-hole.

[0011] In some examples, the bottom wall of the second accommodating recess is provided with a second fixing through-hole spaced apart from the first fixing through-hole, the frame connector has a second fixing protrusion bent toward the first vertical beam or the second vertical beam and spaced apart from the first fixing protrusion, and the second fixing protrusion fits into the second fixing through-hole.

[0012] In some examples, the first fixing protrusion and the second fixing protrusion are respectively formed into hook shapes extending toward each other.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the frame connector is further connected to the first vertical beam or the second vertical beam via a fastener.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the frame connector includes: a connecting body, which extends along the length direction of the first vertical beam or the second vertical beam, and the connecting body is connected to the side surface of the first vertical beam or the second vertical beam facing away from the accommodating space; two connecting arms, the two connecting arms are connected to the two ends of the connecting body and extend beyond the side opposite to each other of the first vertical beam and the second vertical beam, and the connecting arms are connected to the supporting structure.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting arm is recessed relative to the connecting body toward the accommodating space.

[0016] In some embodiments, the connecting body is connected to the connecting arm in a smooth transition.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 is a front view of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a housing of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the structure shown in ;

[0023] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a support frame of a clothes treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of section A shown in FIG;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of part B shown in ;

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of section C shown in ;

[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 The assembly drawing of the support frame shown in ;

[0028] Figure 10 is an exploded view of a support frame of a clothes treating apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 The assembly drawing of the support frame shown in ;

[0030] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 An enlarged view of the X portion shown in ;

[0031] Figure 13 yes Figure 3 is an exploded view of a door assembly of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 14 yes Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a door assembly of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 An enlarged view of section D shown in ;

[0034] Figure 16 yes Figure 14 An enlarged view of section E shown in ;

[0035] Figure 17 yes Figure 14 An enlarged view of section F shown in ;

[0036] Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes drying module of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention from one viewing angle;

[0037] Figure 19 is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes drying module of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 20 is a structural schematic diagram of a reinforcing plate of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 21 yes Figure 20 An enlarged view of section G shown in ;

[0040] Figure 22 yes Figure 20 An enlarged view of section H shown in ;

[0041] Figure 23 yes Figure 20 A top view of the reinforcement plate shown in ;

[0042] Figure 24 This is an assembly diagram of the reinforcement plate and the base of the drying unit;

[0043] Figure 25 yes Figure 24 A bottom view of the structure shown in ;

[0044] Figure 26 yes Figure 24 A side view of the structure shown in;

[0045] Figure 27 is an assembly diagram of a support frame and a support structure of a clothes treating device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 28 yes Figure 27 An enlarged view of part I shown in ;

[0047] Figure 29 is an exploded view of a support frame and a support structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 30 yes Figure 29 An enlarged view of the J portion shown in ;

[0049] Figure 31 is a structural schematic diagram of a frame connector of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 32 is an exploded view of a support frame of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 33 is a partial assembly diagram of a support frame of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 34 yes Figure 33 A top view of the structure shown in ;

[0053] Figure 35 is another partial assembly diagram of a support frame of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 36 yes Figure 35 An enlarged view of the K section shown in ;

[0055] Figure 37 yes Figure 35 An enlarged view of the L portion shown in ;

[0056] Figure 38 yes Figure 35 A top view of the structure shown in ;

[0057] Figure 39 yes Figure 38 An enlarged view of the M portion shown in ;

[0058] Figure 40 is a structural schematic diagram of a side panel and a panel connector of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 41 yes Figure 40 An enlarged view of the N portion shown in ;

[0060] Figure 42 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a panel connector of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Reference numerals:

[0062] The laundry processing device 100,

[0063] Box 10,

[0064] Support frame 11, first accommodating space 1101, second accommodating space 1102, frame connecting hole 1104, frame through hole 1105, frame positioning hole 1106,

[0065] Base 111, bottom plate 1111, side panel 1112, second hinge mounting seat 1113 (1184),

[0066] The third vertical beam 112,

[0067] Fourth vertical beam 113, first accommodating recess 1131, latch hole 11311, second accommodating recess 1132, first fixing through-hole 11321, second fixing through-hole 11322, first connecting piece 1133, notch 11331, first through-hole 11332, second connecting piece 1134, second through-hole 11341,

[0068] The second vertical beam 114, the second lower vertical beam 1141, the second upper vertical beam 1142, the vertical beam connecting piece 11421,

[0069] First vertical beam 115, first lower vertical beam 1151, first upper vertical beam 1152,

[0070] Connecting beam 117, latch 1171, first hinge mounting seat 1172,

[0071] Top connecting frame 118, first connecting flange 1182, insert 11821, first through hole 11822, second connecting flange 1183, second through hole 11831,

[0072] Front panel 12, opening 1201, mounting recess 1202,

[0073] Panel mounting portion 121, panel connection hole 1211, panel through hole 1212, panel positioning hole 1213,

[0074] Panel connector 122, panel connecting portion 1221, connecting through-hole 12211, connecting column 1222, supporting foot 12221, positioning column 1223, connecting protrusion 1224, groove 1225,

[0075] Side panel 13, panel cover 131, card slot 1311,

[0076] Top plate 14,

[0077] Door assembly 15,

[0078] The first door 151,

[0079] The second door 152, the installation cavity 1520, the installation port 1521, the cover 1522, the control panel 1523,

[0080] Middle hinge 153, middle mounting portion 1531, middle connecting portion 1532, upper fixed shaft 1533, lower fixed shaft 1534,

[0081] The first end hinge 154, the first end surface mounting portion 1541, the first end surface connecting portion 1542, the lower connecting shaft 1543,

[0082] The second end hinge 155, the second end surface mounting portion 1551, the second end surface connecting portion 1552, the upper connecting shaft 1553,

[0083] The first laundry processing module 20, the first laundry processing tub 21,

[0084] The second laundry processing module 30, the second laundry processing drum 31, the laundry taking-in and putting-out port 311,

[0085] Support structure 312, second connection hole 3121,

[0086] Frame connector 313, first connecting hole 3131, first fixing protrusion 3132, second fixing protrusion 3133, connecting body 3134, connecting arm 3135,

[0087] Base 32, air suction area 321, fan installation cavity 322, heat pump installation cavity 323,

[0088] Reinforcing plate 33, convex ring 3301, first plate portion 331, first ventilation hole 3311, reinforcing recess 3313, second plate portion 332, second ventilation hole 3321, reinforcing protrusion 3323, mounting boss 3324, mounting hole 3325, fixing flange 333, fixing hole 3331, plug hole 3332, first mounting flange 334, second mounting flange 335, avoidance gap 336. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0089] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments 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 intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0090] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 42 The laundry treating apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0091] like Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figures 27 to 31As shown, a laundry treatment apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a laundry treatment module and a support frame 11 . The laundry treatment module may include one or more laundry treatment modules, and the laundry treatment module may be formed as a laundry drying module or a laundry washing module.

[0092] The clothing processing module includes a drum and a support structure 312 provided on one side of the drum. A receiving space is defined in the support frame 11 . The clothing processing module is suitable for being assembled in the receiving space, and the support structure 312 is at least partially connected to the support frame 11 .

[0093] Compared to the related art solution of directly attaching the clothing treatment module to the front panel 12 of the clothing treatment device 100, the clothing treatment module 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be installed on the support frame 11 by connecting the clothing treatment module to the support frame 11 using its support structure 312. This not only improves the installation reliability and stability of the clothing treatment module, but also reduces the number of fasteners such as screws, thereby improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the clothing treatment device 100 and reducing costs. In addition, connecting the clothing treatment module to the support frame 11 eliminates the need to drill holes in the front panel 12, thereby improving the appearance of the clothing treatment device 100 and preventing the screws on the panel from scratching clothing or users.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device 100 further includes a front panel 12, which covers the front side of the clothing processing module and is connected to the support frame 11. The support structure 312 has a clothing access opening 311, and the front panel 12 has an opening 1201 corresponding to the position of the clothing access opening 311. The provision of the front panel 12 protects the front area of the clothing processing device 100, ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the clothing processing device 100.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support frame 11 has a third vertical beam 112 and a fourth vertical beam 113 arranged at intervals, and the support structure 312 is connected to the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 via at least two frame connectors 313. Specifically, Figure 27 and Figure 28 As shown, the left side of the support structure 312 is connected to the third vertical beam 112 via a frame connector 313 , and the right side of the support structure 312 is connected to the fourth vertical beam 113 via another frame connector 313 , thereby fixing the support structure 312 on the support frame 11 .

[0096] like Figure 30 and Figure 31As shown, in some embodiments, the frame connector 313 has a first connecting hole 3131, and the support structure 312 has a second connecting hole 3121. The second connecting hole 3121 corresponds to the first connecting hole 3131 in position. The frame connector 313 and the support structure 312 are connected by fasteners passing through the first connecting hole 3131 and the second connecting hole 3121. The structure is simple and the connection is reliable.

[0097] In some embodiments, a second concave accommodating recess 1132 is provided on a side surface of each of the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 facing away from the accommodating space. Figure 27 and Figure 29 Each front surface of the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 shown is provided with a second accommodating recess 1132, and at least a portion of the frame connector 313 is arranged in the second accommodating recess 1132, which can not only prevent the frame connector 313 from occupying too much space, but also realize the positioning installation of the frame connector 313, thereby improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the clothing processing device 100.

[0098] In some examples, the bottom wall of the second accommodating recess 1132 on the third vertical beam 112 is provided with a first fixing through-hole 11321, and the frame connecting member 313 provided on the third vertical beam 112 has a first fixing protrusion 3132 bent toward the third vertical beam 112, and the first fixing protrusion 3132 is engaged with the first fixing through-hole 11321, thereby realizing the connection between the third vertical beam 112 and the frame connecting member 313.

[0099] Furthermore, a first fixing through-hole 11321 is provided on the bottom wall of the second accommodating recess 1132 on the fourth vertical beam 113, and a frame connecting piece 313 provided on the fourth vertical beam 113 has a first fixing protrusion 3132 bent toward the fourth vertical beam 113, and the first fixing protrusion 3132 is engaged with the first fixing through-hole 11321, thereby realizing the connection between the fourth vertical beam 113 and the frame connecting piece 313.

[0100] In some examples, the bottom wall of the second accommodating recess 1132 is provided with a second fixing through-hole 11322 spaced apart from the first fixing through-hole 11321, and the frame connector 313 has a second fixing protrusion 3133 bent toward the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113 and spaced apart from the first fixing protrusion 3132, and the second fixing protrusion 3133 is fitted into the second fixing through-hole 11322, further realizing the connection between the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113 and the frame connector 313.

[0101] In some examples, the first fixing protrusion 3132 and the second fixing protrusion 3133 are respectively formed into hook shapes extending toward each other. Figure 30 and Figure 31As shown, the first fixing protrusion 3132 is located above the second fixing protrusion 3133, the first fixing protrusion 3132 forms a hook shape bent downward, and the second fixing protrusion 3133 forms a hook shape bent upward, thereby preventing the frame connecting member 313 from falling off from the top or bottom, and further ensuring the connection reliability of the frame connecting member 313 and the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113.

[0102] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the frame connector 313 is further connected to the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113 via fasteners, thereby further ensuring the connection reliability between the frame connector 313 and the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113 .

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the frame connector 313 includes a connecting body 3134 and two connecting arms 3135. The connecting body 3134 extends along the length direction of the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113, and the connecting body 3134 is connected to the side surface of the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113 facing away from the accommodation space, that is, the connecting body 3134 is connected to the Figure 27 and Figure 29 The front surface of the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113 is shown, and two connecting arms 3135 are connected to the two ends of the connecting body 3134 and extend toward the support structure 312, thereby exceeding the side opposite to each other of the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113, thereby facilitating the connection of the connecting arms 3135 to the support structure 312.

[0104] In some embodiments, the connecting arm 3135 is recessed relative to the connecting body 3134 toward the receiving space, which can prevent the connecting arm 3135 from occupying too much space in front of the support structure 312. It is understood that the extension direction and location of the connecting arm 3135 can be adjusted according to the specific structure and location of the support structure 312, thereby facilitating the connection between the frame connector 313 and the support structure 312.

[0105] In some embodiments, the connection body 3134 is smoothly connected to the connection arm 3135. For example, one end of the connection arm 3135 connected to the connection body 3134 can first be attached to the opposite side of the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113, and then extend toward the support structure 312, thereby relying on the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 to position the frame connector 313, further ensuring the stability of the frame connector 313.

[0106] The following is combined with Figure 1-Figure 42 , a specific embodiment of the clothes treating apparatus 100 according to the present invention is described in detail.

[0107] like Figure 1-Figure 4As shown, the laundry treating apparatus 100 includes a cabinet 10 , a door assembly 15 , a first laundry treating module 20 and a second laundry treating module 30 .

[0108] The box body 10 serves as the frame structure of the clothing processing device 100. The box body 10 includes a supporting frame 11. The supporting frame 11 includes a square base 111, multiple connecting beams 117, a top connecting frame 118, and four vertical beams, namely a first vertical beam 115, a second vertical beam 114, a third vertical beam 112 and a fourth vertical beam 113. The four vertical beams extend upward from the four corners of the square base 111 respectively. The first vertical beam 115 and the second vertical beam 114 are arranged at the two rear corners of the square base 111, and the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 are arranged at the two front corners of the square base 111.

[0109] The square base 111 includes a bottom plate 1111 and four side panels 1112 arranged around the sides of the base 32. The lower ends of two adjacent vertical beams are connected by the side panels 1112, and the middle parts of two adjacent vertical beams are connected by a connecting cross beam 117. The upper end of each vertical beam is connected to the four corners of the top connecting frame 118.

[0110] A first accommodating space 1101 for assembling the first clothing processing module 20 is defined between the top connecting frame 118, multiple connecting beams 117 and the lower parts of the four vertical beams, and a second accommodating space 1102 for assembling the second clothing processing module 30 is defined between the top connecting frame 118, multiple connecting beams 117 and the upper parts of the four vertical beams.

[0111] like Figures 5 to 9 As shown, in some optional examples, the first vertical beam 115 includes two short vertical beams, namely, a first lower vertical beam 1151 extending upward from the square base 111 and a first upper vertical beam 1152 extending upward from the first lower vertical beam 1151, wherein the first upper vertical beam 1152 and a cross beam extending in the front-to-rear direction and located on the right side of the top connecting frame 118 are integrally formed using the same plate material through a bending forming process, that is, in this embodiment, the first upper vertical beam 1152 and a part of the top connecting frame 118 are integrally processed and formed, and the two do not need to be connected by a connecting structure, and the lower end of the first upper vertical beam 1152 is detachably connected to the upper end of the first lower vertical beam 1151, and is connected to the connecting cross beam 117, and the second vertical beam 114, the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 are all long vertical beams.

[0112] Before assembling the second clothing processing module 30, the first lower vertical beam 1151, the second vertical beam 114, the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 are assembled through the square base 111 and multiple connecting cross beams 117, so that the upper parts of the second vertical beam 114, the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 define a larger unobstructed installation space, which facilitates the assembly of the second clothing processing module 30. After the assembly is completed, the first upper vertical beam 1152 connected to the top connecting frame 118 is connected to the first lower vertical beam 1151.

[0113] like Figures 10 to 12 As shown, in other optional examples, the first vertical beam 115 and the second vertical beam 114 respectively include two short vertical beams, that is, the first vertical beam 115 includes a first lower vertical beam 1151 extending upward from the square base 111 and a first upper vertical beam 1152 extending upward from the first lower vertical beam 1151, and the second vertical beam 114 includes a second lower vertical beam 1141 extending upward from the square base 111 and a second upper vertical beam 1142 extending upward from the second lower vertical beam 1141.

[0114] Among them, a cross beam extending in the front-to-rear direction and located on the right side of the top connecting frame 118 is integrally formed with the first upper vertical beam 1152 by a bending forming process using the same plate, and a cross beam extending in the front-to-rear direction and located on the left side of the top connecting frame 118 is integrally formed with the second upper vertical beam 1142 by a bending forming process using the same plate, that is, in this embodiment, the first upper vertical beam 1152 is integrally formed with a part of the top connecting frame 118, and the second upper vertical beam 1142 is integrally formed with another part of the top connecting frame 118, and the two do not need to be connected by a connecting structure, and the lower end of the first upper vertical beam 1152 is detachably connected to the upper end of the first lower vertical beam 1151 and is respectively connected to the connecting cross beam 117, the lower end of the second upper vertical beam 1142 is detachably connected to the upper end of the second lower vertical beam 1141 and is respectively connected to the connecting cross beam 117, and the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 are both long vertical beams.

[0115] Before assembling the second clothing processing module 30, the first lower vertical beam 1151, the second lower vertical beam 1141, the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 are assembled through the square base 111 and multiple connecting beams 117, and then the second clothing processing module 30 is assembled with the third vertical beam 112, the fourth vertical beam 113 and the connecting beam 117. Finally, the first upper vertical beam 1152 and the second upper vertical beam 1142 connected to the top connecting frame 118 are connected to the first lower vertical beam 1151 and the second lower vertical beam 1141 respectively.

[0116] Regarding the connection method of the upper vertical beam and the lower vertical beam, the second upper vertical beam 1142 and the second lower vertical beam 1141 are used as examples for explanation. Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the lower end of the second upper vertical beam 1142 is provided with a vertical beam connecting piece 11421 extending downward. The vertical beam connecting piece 11421 of the second upper vertical beam 1142 is first bent outward relative to the second upper vertical beam 1142 and then extends downward, so that at least a portion of the outer side of the upper end of the second lower vertical beam 1141 is covered by the vertical beam connecting piece 11421. The vertical beam connecting piece 11421 of the second upper vertical beam 1142 is connected to the upper end of the second lower vertical beam 1141 by fasteners, which is convenient to connect, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the two.

[0117] Regarding the connection method between the vertical beam and the connecting cross beam 117, the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 are used as an example for explanation. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the middle part of the front side surface of the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 respectively has an inward-concave first accommodating recess 1131, and the bottom wall of each first accommodating recess 1131 has a card hole 11311. The two ends of the connecting beam 117 are respectively provided with downward-bent tongues 1171. The two ends of the connecting beam 117 are respectively arranged in the first accommodating recess 1131 on the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113, and the tongues 1171 are downwardly inserted into the card holes 11311, so that the connecting beam 117 is installed on the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113.

[0118] Regarding the connection method between the vertical beam and the top connecting frame 118, the fourth vertical beam 113 is used as an example for explanation. Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 、 Figure 8 As shown, the upper end of the fourth vertical beam 113 has a first connecting piece 1133 and a second connecting piece 1134 arranged at 90 degrees, the first connecting piece 1133 is provided with a notch 11331 and a first through-hole 11332, the second connecting piece 1134 is provided with a second through-hole 11341, and a corner of the top connecting frame 118 corresponding to the position of the fourth vertical beam 113 is provided with a first connecting flange 1182 and a second connecting flange 1183 extending downward, the first connecting flange 1182 and the second connecting flange 1183 are arranged at intervals, the first connecting flange 1182 is provided with an outwardly bent insert 11821 and a first through-hole 11822, and the second connecting flange 1183 is provided with a second through-hole 11831.

[0119] During assembly, the first connecting piece 1133 is arranged on the outside of the first connecting flange 1182, and the second connecting piece 1134 is inserted from the gap between the first connecting flange 1182 and the second connecting flange 1183. Then, the insert 11821 is matched with the notch 11331, and the first connecting piece 1133 and the first connecting flange 1182 are connected by fasteners passing through the first through-hole 11332 and the first through-hole 11822. The second connecting piece 1134 and the second connecting flange 1183 are connected by fasteners passing through the second through-hole 11341 and the second through-hole 11831, thereby ensuring the connection reliability and stability of the top connecting frame 118 and the fourth vertical beam 113.

[0120] like Figures 32 to 42 As shown, the frame structure further includes a plurality of panels, namely a front panel 12, two side panels 13, a back panel, and a top panel 14. The front panel 12 covers the front area of the support frame 11 and has two openings 1201 spaced apart in the vertical direction. The positions of the two openings 1201 correspond to the positions of the clothing access openings 311 of the first clothing treatment module 20 and the second clothing treatment module 30. The rear panel covers the rear area of the support frame 11, and the two side panels 13 cover the left and right areas of the support frame 11.

[0121] The following describes in detail the connection method between the front panel 12, the side panel 13 located on the left and the support frame 11, wherein the third vertical beam 112 is arranged at a corner of the square base 111 located on the left front part, and the front surface of the third vertical beam 112 is provided with a frame connecting hole 1104, a frame positioning hole 1106 and a frame through-hole 1105. The left side of the front panel 12 has a panel mounting portion 121 which is recessed relative to the outer surface of the front panel 12, and the panel mounting portion 121 is provided with a panel connecting hole 1211 corresponding to the position of the frame connecting hole 1104, a panel positioning hole 1213 corresponding to the position of the frame positioning hole 1106, and a panel through-hole 1212 corresponding to the position of the frame through-hole 1105. The front side of the side panel 13 located on the left has a panel covering portion 131 bent toward the front panel 12, and a card slot 1311 is provided on the inner side of the panel covering portion 131.

[0122] The panel mounting portion 121 is connected to the third vertical beam 112 via a panel connector 122 that passes through the panel connection hole 1211 and the frame connection hole 1104. The panel connector 122 includes a panel connection portion 1221, a positioning post 1223, and a connection post 1222. The panel connection portion 1221 is provided with a connection protrusion 1224 to define a downwardly recessed groove 1225. The connection post 1222 includes two spaced-apart legs 12221.

[0123] During assembly, the panel mounting portion 121 of the front panel 12 can be first fixed to the third vertical beam 112 by screws, and then the two legs 12221 of the panel connector 122 can be pressed, so that the connecting column 1222 passes through the panel connecting hole 1211 and the frame connecting hole 1104 in sequence, and then the two legs 12221 can be loosened to achieve the anti-slip effect, and the positioning column 1223 can be passed through the frame positioning hole 1106 and the panel positioning hole 1213, and the fastener can be passed through the connecting through-hole 12211, the panel through-hole 1212 and the frame through-hole 1105, so as to further ensure that the panel connector 122 is fixed to the panel. The connection reliability of the mounting part 121 and the third vertical beam 112; finally, the side panel 13 is installed so that the panel covering part 131 of the side panel 13 covers the panel mounting part 121 of the front panel 12, and then the side panel 13 is pushed downward, or the gravity of the side panel 13 is used to make the upper edge of the slot 1311 on the panel covering part 131 be inserted into the groove 1225 of the panel connector 122. In this way, the panel covering part 131 of the side panel 13 blocks the panel mounting part 121 of the front panel 12 and the screws and panel connectors 122 on the panel mounting part 121, without affecting the appearance of the frame structure.

[0124] like Figure 9 and Figure 33 As shown, a first hinge mounting seat 1172 is provided on the front surface of the connecting crossbeam 117 located between the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113, a second hinge mounting seat 1113 is provided on the front surface of the side panel 1112 located between the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113, and a second hinge mounting seat 1184 is provided on the upper surface of the top connecting frame 118. A mounting recess 1202 is provided in the middle portion of the front panel 12, and the bottom wall of the mounting recess 1202 has mounting holes 3325 corresponding to the perforated positions on the first hinge mounting seat 1172. A mounting recess 1202 is also provided in the lower portion of the front panel 12, and the bottom wall of the mounting recess 1202 has mounting holes 3325 corresponding to the perforated positions on the second hinge mounting seat 1113 (1184).

[0125] like Figures 13 to 17As shown, the door body assembly 15 of the clothing processing device 100 includes a first door body 151 and a second door body 152. The first door body 151 is located below the second door body 152. The upper end of the first door body 151 and the lower end of the second door body 152 are respectively connected to the support frame 11 through an intermediate hinge 153. Specifically, the intermediate hinge 153 includes an intermediate mounting portion 1531 and an intermediate connecting portion 1532. The intermediate mounting portion 1531 is arranged in the mounting recess 1202 and is connected to the first hinge mounting seat 1172 through fasteners, thereby being fixed to the front part of the mounting support frame 11. The intermediate connecting portion 1532 is connected to the intermediate mounting portion 1531. The upper surface of the intermediate connecting portion 1532 has an upper fixed shaft 1533 extending upward, and the upper fixed shaft 1533 cooperates with the second door body 152. The lower surface of the intermediate connecting portion 1532 has a lower fixed shaft 1534 extending downward, and the lower fixed shaft 1534 cooperates with the first door body 151.

[0126] The lower end of the first door body 151 is connected to the lower end of the support frame 11 through a first end hinge 154. The first end hinge 154 includes a first end face mounting portion 1541 and a first end face connecting portion 1542. The first end face mounting portion 1541 is arranged in the mounting recess 1202 and is connected to the second hinge mounting seat 1113 through fasteners, thereby being fixed to the lower part of the support frame 11. The first end face connecting portion 1542 is connected to the first end face mounting portion 1541. The first end face connecting portion 1542 has a lower connecting shaft 1543 extending upward, and the lower connecting shaft 1543 cooperates with the lower end face of the first door body 151.

[0127] The upper end of the second door body 152 is connected to the upper end of the support frame 11 through a second end hinge 155. The second end hinge 155 includes a second end face mounting portion 1551 and a second end face connecting portion 1552. The second end face mounting portion 1551 is connected to the second hinge mounting seat 1184 on the upper surface of the top connecting frame 118 through fasteners, thereby being fixed to the upper part of the support frame 11. The second end face connecting portion 1552 is connected to the second end face mounting portion 1551. The second end face connecting portion 1552 has an upper connecting shaft 1553 extending downward, and the upper connecting shaft 1553 cooperates with the upper end face of the second door body 152.

[0128] Among them, Figure 13 As shown, an installation opening 1521 is provided on the inward side of the second door body 152, and the control panel 1523 is installed in the installation cavity 1520 of the second door body 152 through the installation opening 1521. The cover plate 1522 is suitable for detachably closing the installation opening 1521, thereby enclosing the control panel 1523 in the installation cavity 1520 of the second door body 152.

[0129] The first laundry processing module 20 includes a first laundry processing tub 21, which can be a washing module and is mounted in the first storage space 1101 located below. The second laundry processing module 30 includes a second laundry processing tub 31, which can be a drying module and is mounted in the second storage space 1102 located above. The drying module is equipped with a control panel that communicates with the control panel 1523. The operating environment of the drying module is relatively low in moisture, which will not damage the control panel.

[0130] like Figures 18 to 26 As shown, the drying module includes a drying unit and a reinforcement plate 33 provided below the base 32 of the drying unit. The drying module is connected to the support frame 11 via the reinforcement plate 33 pre-installed on the drying unit. A gap is provided between the base 32 and the front panel 12.

[0131] Among them, the base 32 of the drying unit includes an air suction area 321 for installing a cooling fan, a fan installation cavity 322 and a heat pump installation cavity 323. The reinforcing plate 33 has a plurality of first ventilation holes 3311 connected to the fan installation cavity 322, a plurality of second ventilation holes 3321 and an avoidance gap 336 corresponding to the position of the air suction area 321. The outer periphery of the reinforcing plate 33 is provided with a first installation flange 334 bent upward for connecting to the connecting beam 117. The outer periphery of the reinforcing plate 33 is also provided with a second installation flange 335 bent upward and located on the inner side of the first installation flange 334 for connecting to the base 32 of the drying unit.

[0132] The reinforcing plate 33 is formed into a substantially square plate and includes a first plate portion 331 and a second plate portion 332 that is recessed relative to the first plate portion 331 and surrounds the first plate portion 331. The front portion of the second plate portion 332 forms an extension portion that exceeds the outer periphery of the base 32. A plurality of second ventilation holes 3321 are provided in the extension portion. A plurality of reinforcing recesses 3313 are provided in the first plate portion 331 and are spaced apart in the front-to-back direction. Each reinforcing recess 3313 extends in the left-right direction. A plurality of reinforcing protrusions 3323 are provided in the second plate portion 332 and are spaced apart in the first The plate portions 331 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, and the outer peripheral edge of the reinforcing plate 33 is also provided with a fixed flange 333 bent upward, and a fixing hole 3331 is provided on the fixed flange 333. The fixed flange 333 also has an insertion hole 3332 passing through it in the thickness direction. A mounting boss 3324 is provided at a position adjacent to the insertion hole 3332 of the reinforcing plate 33, and a mounting hole 3325 is provided at the top of the mounting boss 3324. For example, the support structure 312 has a plug-in portion suitable for inserting from the insertion hole 3332 to connect with the mounting boss 3324.

[0133] When the drying module is working, a part of the air located in the washing module flows into the suction area 321 from the avoidance gap 336 through the gap between the suction area 321 and the front panel 12 to cool the heat pump system, and the air between the drying module and the washing module can also be circulated through multiple second ventilation holes 3321.

[0134] like Figures 27 to 31 As shown, the drying unit includes a drying drum and support structures 312 provided at the front and rear ends of the drying drum, wherein the support structure 312 located at the front end of the drying drum is connected to the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 through two frame connectors 313 .

[0135] The frame connector 313 includes a connecting body 3134 and two connecting arms 3135. The connecting body 3134 extends along the length of the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113. The two connecting arms 3135 are connected to both ends of the connecting body 3134 and extend toward the support structure 312. The connecting arms 3135 are recessed relative to the connecting body 3134 toward the second accommodating space 1102. Each connecting arm 3135 is defined by a first connecting hole 3131, and the connecting body 3134 is defined by a first fixing protrusion 3132 and a second fixing protrusion 3133 that are bent toward the third vertical beam 112 or the fourth vertical beam 113.

[0136] The support structure 312 has a second connection hole 3121 corresponding to the position of the first connection hole 3131 , and the frame connector 313 is connected to the support structure 312 via fasteners passing through the first connection hole 3131 and the second connection hole 3121 .

[0137] The front side surface of each of the third vertical beam 112 and the fourth vertical beam 113 is provided with a concave second accommodating recess 1132, the bottom wall of the second accommodating recess 1132 on the third vertical beam 112 is provided with a first fixing through-hole 11321, the bottom wall of the second accommodating recess 1132 on the fourth vertical beam 113 is provided with a first fixing through-hole 11321, the frame connecting member 313 is provided in the second accommodating recess 1132, and the first fixing protrusion 313 of the frame connecting member 313 provided on the third vertical beam 112 is provided. 32 is fitted into the first fixing through-hole 11321 and the second fixing protrusion 3133 is fitted into the second fixing through-hole 11322, thereby realizing the connection between the third vertical beam 112 and the frame connecting member 313, and the first fixing protrusion 3132 of the frame connecting member 313 provided on the fourth vertical beam 113 is fitted into the first fixing through-hole 11321 and the second fixing protrusion 3133 is fitted into the second fixing through-hole 11322, thereby realizing the connection between the fourth vertical beam 113 and the frame connecting member 313.

[0138] 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", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations 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 should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0139] Other components of the clothes treating apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, such as the clothes drying module, the washing module, etc., and operations are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0140] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0141] While 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 invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A clothes processing module, comprising a drum and a support structure provided on one side of the drum; a support frame, wherein a receiving space is defined in the support frame, the clothes treatment module is adapted to be assembled into the receiving space, and the support structure is at least partially connected to the support frame; It also includes a front panel, which covers the front side of the clothes processing module and is connected to the support frame. Wherein, the support structure has a clothing access opening, and the front panel has an opening corresponding to the position of the clothing access opening; The support frame has a third vertical beam and a fourth vertical beam arranged at intervals, and the support structure is connected to the third vertical beam and the fourth vertical beam via at least two frame connectors; The frame connector has a first connecting hole, the support structure has a second connecting hole corresponding to the position of the first connecting hole, and the frame connector and the support structure are connected by fasteners provided through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; A second concave accommodating recess is provided on a side surface of each of the third vertical beam and the fourth vertical beam facing away from the accommodating space, and at least a portion of the frame connector is disposed in the second accommodating recess.

2. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the second accommodating recess is provided with a first fixing through-hole, and the frame connecting member has a first fixing protrusion bent toward the third vertical beam or the fourth vertical beam, and the first fixing protrusion is fitted into the first fixing through-hole.

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the second accommodating recess is provided with a second fixing through-hole arranged at intervals from the first fixing through-hole, and the frame connecting member has a second fixing protrusion bent toward the third vertical beam or the fourth vertical beam and arranged at intervals from the first fixing protrusion, and the second fixing protrusion is fitted into the second fixing through-hole.

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first fixing protrusion and the second fixing protrusion are respectively formed in a hook shape extending toward each other.

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame connector is further connected to the third vertical beam or the fourth vertical beam via a fastener.

6. The clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The frame connector includes: a connecting body, the connecting body extending along the length direction of the third vertical beam or the fourth vertical beam, and the connecting body being connected to a surface of the third vertical beam or the fourth vertical beam facing away from the accommodation space; Two connecting arms are connected to two ends of the connecting body and extend beyond one side of the third vertical beam and the fourth vertical beam opposite to each other, and the connecting arms are connected to the supporting structure.

7. The clothes treating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting arm is recessed relative to the connecting body toward the accommodating space.

8. The clothes treating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting body is connected to the connecting arm in a smooth transition.

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