Washing machine with a key module

Abstract

The present invention discloses a washing machine with a key module, which includes a box body and a key module. An installation card slot matching the key module is provided on the front end face of the box body, and the peripheral side surfaces around the front end of the key module are inclined surfaces that gradually expand outwards. For the above-mentioned washing machine with a key module, by setting the peripheral side surfaces around the front end of the key module as inclined surfaces that gradually expand outwards, an inclined gap that gradually expands from the inside to the outside is formed between the key module and the installation card slot, which is beneficial to reducing the gap between the two; and the gap between the key module and the installation card slot is blocked by the key module, and the gap is not easily seen from the front, increasing the overall aesthetic effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly to a washing machine with a key module. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, washing machines have become essential household appliances for washing clothes in daily life. In current drum washing machines, the dispenser module, the display screen module, and the key module are all arranged on the main control panel on the upper side of the cabinet, that is, openings corresponding to the above modules are provided on the main control panel. From the front of the machine, the gaps at the joints of the three modules and the main control panel are relatively large, that is, the so-called black gaps. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a washing machine with a key module that has a small assembly gap and high overall aesthetic appearance of the product.

[0004] To solve the above technical problem, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A washing machine with a key module includes a cabinet and a key module. An installation card slot matching the key module is provided on the front end face of the cabinet, and the peripheral side surfaces around the front end of the key module are inclined surfaces that gradually expand outwards.

[0006] In one embodiment, the area of the front end face of the key module is larger than the area of the installation card slot.

[0007] In one embodiment, a card slot flange extending inwards is provided at the edge of the installation card slot, and a transition arc surface connection is provided between the card slot flange and the cabinet.

[0008] In one embodiment, part or all of the transition arc surface is located at the rear side of the inclined surface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the key module includes a key bracket, a key board, and a circuit board. The circuit board is arranged on the inner side surface of the key bracket, the key bracket is embedded in the installation card slot of the front panel, and the peripheral side surfaces around the front end of the key bracket are inclined surfaces.

[0010] In one embodiment, a first clamping structure is provided between the key bracket and the cabinet, and the key bracket is clamped on the cabinet through the first clamping structure; the key module further includes a support cover, the support cover is buckled on the key bracket and abuts against the inner side surface of the cabinet, and a second clamping structure is provided between the support cover and the key bracket, and the key bracket is clamped on the cabinet through the support cover and the second clamping structure.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first clamping structure includes a plugging portion, a first clamping buckle disposed on the plugging portion, and a card slot flanging that is bent inward along the installation card slot. The key bracket is embedded in the installation card slot, and the plugging portion is inserted into the installation card slot, and is clamped and matched with the card slot flanging through the first clamping buckle.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second clamping structure includes a second clamping buckle disposed on the plugging portion, and an abutting portion that is matched with the second clamping buckle is disposed on the support cover, and the second clamping buckle abuts against the outside of the abutting portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the front end surface of the box body is an integrated front plate, and the installation card slot is opened on the front plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the front end surface of the box body is a front plate and a main control panel disposed on the upper side of the front plate, and the installation card slot is opened on the main control panel.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0016] For the above-mentioned washing machine with a key module, by setting the peripheral side surfaces at the front end of the key module to be inclined surfaces that gradually expand outward, an inclined gap that gradually expands from the inside to the outside is formed between the key module and the installation card slot, which is beneficial to reducing the gap between the two; and the gap between the key module and the installation card slot is blocked by the key module, and the gap is not easily seen from the front, increasing the overall aesthetic effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is the front view of the key module installed on the box body in the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is the rear view schematic diagram of the key module installed on the box body in the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the enlarged view in;

[0020] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the key module and the support cover in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 is the explosion Figure 1 of the key module and the support cover in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 is the explosion Figure 2 of the key module and the support cover in the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 is the structural schematic diagram of the key module in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 is the exploded view of the button module in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 is Figure 1 the sectional view taken along line A-A in

[0026] Figure 10 is Figure 9 the enlarged view in, showing the installation schematic diagram of the button module;

[0027] Figure 11 is Figure 10 the enlarged view in;

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] Cabinet 100; Flange of card slot 110; Transition arc surface 111;

[0030] Button module 200;

[0031] Button bracket 210; Groove 211; Insertion part 212; First buckle 213; Second buckle 214; Laser pattern texture 215; Inclined surface 216;

[0032] Button plate 220;

[0033] Circuit board 230;

[0034] Support cover 300; Protrusion 310; Contact part 311; Support column 320. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] The following will elaborate on the specific implementation manners of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the specification. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different ways defined and covered by the claims.

[0036] Referring to Figures 1 - 3 , a washing machine with a button module in an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 100 and a button module 200 disposed on the front end face of the cabinet 100. An installation card slot matching the button module 200 is provided on the front end face of the cabinet 100, and the button module 200 is detachably assembled in the installation card slot. Define the inner direction of the cabinet 100 as in and the outer direction as out. Referring to Figure 10 and 11 , the peripheral side surfaces at the front end of the button module 200 are inclined surfaces 216 that gradually expand outwards.

[0037] For the above washing machine with a key module, by setting the peripheral side surfaces at the front end of the key module 200 as inclined surfaces 216 that gradually expand outwards, an inclined gap that gradually expands from the inside out is formed between the key module 200 and the installation card slot, which is beneficial to reducing the gap between the two; and the gap between the key module 200 and the installation card slot is blocked by the key module 200, making it difficult to see the gap from the front, thus enhancing the overall aesthetic effect.

[0038] The area of the front end surface of the key module 200 is larger than that of the installation card slot. By setting the inclined surface 216, the front end surface of the key module 200 is blocked outside the installation card slot, hiding the gap between the key module 200 and the installation card slot.

[0039] A card slot flange 110 extending inwards is provided at the edge of the installation card slot, and a transition arc surface 111 is connected between the card slot flange 110 and the box body 100.

[0040] And part or all of the transition arc surface 111 is located at the rear side of the inclined surface 216. The outer end of the inclined surface 216 blocks the gap between the key module 200 and the installation card slot, and the gap between the key module 200 and the box body 100 after the key module 200 is closed cannot be seen from the front of the washing machine. Preferably, part of the transition arc surface 111 is located at the rear side of the inclined surface 216, so that after the key module 200 is closed, the front end surface of the key module 200 is flush with the front end surface of the box body 100 at the installation card slot; wherein the box body 100 at the installation card slot is inclined upwards and backwards.

[0041] In this embodiment, the card slot flange 110 has two horizontal card slot flanges located on the upper and lower sides of the installation card slot, and two vertical card slot flanges located on the left and right sides of the installation card slot. By setting the horizontal card slot flanges and vertical settings, it is beneficial to ensure the pulling of the key module in the front-back direction, and is beneficial to increasing the limiting and supporting effects.

[0042] Such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the key module 200 includes a key bracket 210, a key board 220, and a circuit board 230. Touch keys are provided on the circuit board 230, and the circuit board 230 is arranged on the inner side surface of the key bracket 210. The peripheral side surfaces at the front end of the key bracket 210 are inclined surfaces 216.

[0043] Furthermore, a first clamping structure is provided between the key bracket 210 and the box body 100 of the washing machine, and the key bracket 210 is clamped and fixed on the box body 100 through the first clamping structure. The key bracket 210 is clamped and fixed to the box body 100 through the first clamping structure, with a simple structure and convenient operation.

[0044] Specifically, an installation card slot is opened on the box body 100. Such as Figure 6 、 Figure 9and Figure 10 As shown, the first clamping structure includes a plug-in portion 212, a first buckle 213 disposed on the plug-in portion 212, and a slot flange 110 bent inwardly along the mounting slot. The inside of the box 100 is defined as the inner direction, and the outside is defined as the outer direction. The button bracket 210 is embedded in the mounting slot, and the plug-in portion 212 is inserted into the mounting slot, and is engaged with the slot flange 110 through the first buckle 213. A groove 211 is arranged around the button bracket 210, and the outer side of the groove 211 is higher than the rear side of the groove 211. Therefore, when the button bracket 210 is installed and embedded in the mounting slot of the box 100 from the outside, the outer side of the groove 211 abuts against the box 100 to ensure that the button module 200 will not fall out from the inside. Then, the outer side of the first buckle 213 abuts against the slot flange 110 to fix the button bracket 210. In this embodiment, the plug-in portion 212 is arranged perpendicular to the front side of the button bracket 210, and two plug-in portions 212 are arranged, respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides, for easy plug-in fixation. The upper and lower plug-in portions 212 are arranged staggered along the left and right directions, which can improve the clamping firmness of the plug-in portions 212. In other embodiments, the plug-in portions 212 can be arranged on the left and right sides or all around.

[0045] like Figures 3 - 5 As shown, in order to further prevent the button module 200 from falling off during vibration or transportation, the button module 200 is provided with a support cover 300, and the support cover 300 is buckled on the button bracket 210 and abuts against the inner side of the box body 100, and a second clamping structure is provided between the support cover 300 and the button bracket 210, and the button bracket 210 is supported and clamped on the box body 100 by the support cover 300 and the second clamping structure.

[0046] Specifically, Figure 6 As shown, the second snap-fit ​​structure includes a second snap 214 arranged on the plug-in portion 212, and the second snap 214 is arranged on the inner side of the first snap 213, that is, arranged at an end away from the front end surface of the box body 100. The support cover 300 is provided with an abutment portion 311 that cooperates with the second snap 214, and the second snap 214 abuts against the outer side of the abutment portion 311. The key bracket 210 is tightened by the support of the support cover 300, and together with the first snap-fit ​​structure, it constitutes a double insurance to prevent the key module 200 from falling off from the installation slot. The support cover 300 is an injection-molded integrated structure, and an extension portion 310 extending to the rear side is arranged on the support cover 300 along its side, and the abutment portion 311 is arranged on the extension portion 310. An opening is provided on the bottom surface of the support cover 300 at a position corresponding to the extension portion 310 for inserting the plug-in portion 212 of the key bracket 210 so that the second buckle 214 of the plug-in portion 212 is fixedly engaged with the abutment portion 311 of the extension portion 310. Both the first buckle 213 and the second buckle 214 are inverted buckle structures, so that the key module 200 is not easy to fall out.

[0047] Specifically, as shown in Figure 6 , an opening is provided at the rear side of the support cover 300. Two openings, upper and lower, are provided at the rear side of the support cover. An extension portion 310 is provided on the upper side of the upper opening and the lower side of the lower opening. The abutting portion 311 is provided on the extension portion 310. The insertion portion 212 of the key bracket 210 extends out of the opening of the support cover 300, and the second buckle 214 is engaged and fixed with the abutting portion 311.

[0048] Further, support columns 320 are provided inside the support cover 300. As shown in Figure 5 , the support columns 320 abut against the circuit board 230, pressing the circuit board 230 against the key bracket 210, which can prevent the circuit board 230 from loosening and falling off. In this embodiment, two support columns 320 are provided, which respectively abut against both sides of the circuit board 230.

[0049] As shown in Figure 8 , laser engraving texture 215 is provided on the outer side surface of the key bracket 210 opposite to the touch key. A vacuum coating is provided on the laser engraving texture 215. Through the vacuum plating technology, the metal material is organically converted under vacuum conditions by using specific means such as chemistry and physics, so that the metal is converted into particles and deposited or adsorbed on the surface of the key bracket 210, combining with the laser engraving texture 215 to form a laser engraving texture 215 with a metallic texture. The key plate 220 is made of a transparent material, and the key plate 220 covers the outer side surface of the key bracket 210.

[0050] For the above key module 200, the laser engraving texture 215 is provided on the outer side surface of the key bracket 210, and then a laser engraving texture 215 with a metallic texture is formed through vacuum plating. The transparent key plate 220 covers the laser engraving texture 215, which can not only ensure the aesthetic appearance of the metallic texture of the key, but also ensure that the user cannot directly touch the laser engraving texture 215, avoiding the cold feeling of touch and preventing dust from penetrating into the texture, thus improving the user experience.

[0051] Specifically, the key plate 220 includes a pattern portion coated with patterns and a blank portion. Various textures, patterns, logos, etc. can be coated on the pattern portion. The blank portion is opposite to the laser engraving texture 215, and the blank portion is transparent, so that the laser engraving texture 215 can be prevented from being blocked.

[0052] The key plate 220 is adhesively fixed to the key bracket 210. Preferably, it is adhesively fixed between the key plate 220 and the key bracket 210 with 3M glue.

[0053] In this embodiment, the washing machine includes a cabinet 100. The front end face of the cabinet 100 is an integrated front panel, and the above-mentioned key module 200 is arranged on the front panel. The front panel is an integrated sheet metal part. The integrated front panel can reduce the assembly process, improve production efficiency, reduce assembly gaps, and improve the appearance aesthetics of the product.

[0054] In another embodiment, the washing machine includes a cabinet 100. The front end face of the cabinet is a front panel and a main control panel arranged above the front panel, and the key module 200 is assembled on the main control panel.

[0055] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation manners of the present invention. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the patent of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A washing machine with a key module, comprising a cabinet and a key module, wherein an installation card slot matching the key module is formed on the front end face of the cabinet, and is characterized in that, The peripheral side surfaces around the front end of the key module are inclined surfaces that gradually expand outwards; The key module includes a key bracket; a first clamping structure is provided between the key bracket and the box body. The first clamping structure includes a plug-in portion that cooperates with the installation slot, a first buckle provided on the plug-in portion, and a slot flange that bends inwards along the installation slot and is clamped and cooperated with the first buckle; The key module further includes a support cover. The support cover is buckled on the key bracket and abuts against the inner side surface of the box body. A second clamping structure is provided between the support cover and the key bracket. The second clamping structure includes a second buckle provided on the plug-in portion, and an abutting portion that cooperates with the second buckle is provided on the support cover; The second buckle abuts against the outside of the abutting portion.

2. The washing machine with a key module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The area of the front end face of the key module is larger than the area of the installation slot.

3. The washing machine with a key module according to claim 1, characterized in that, A slot flange extending inwards is provided at the edge of the installation slot, and the slot flange and the box body are connected by a transition arc surface.

4. The washing machine with a key module according to claim 3, characterized in that, Part or all of the transition arc surface is located at the rear side of the inclined surface.

5. The washing machine with a key module according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that The key module includes a key board and a circuit board. The circuit board is arranged on the inner side surface of the key bracket. The key bracket is embedded in the installation slot of the front board, and the peripheral side surfaces around the front end of the key bracket are inclined surfaces.

6. The washing machine with a key module according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The front end face of the box body is an integral front board, and the installation slot is opened on the front board.

7. The washing machine with a key module according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The front end face of the box body is a front board, and a main control panel is provided on the upper side of the front board. The installation slot is opened on the main control panel.

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