Installation structure for pipeline separation arrangement and clothes processing equipment including the same

By adopting a pipeline installation structure in a drawer-type washing machine, including a telescopic sleeve and a connecting rod structure, the problem of dynamic water channel and line layout of the drawer-type washing machine in a narrow space is solved, and the stability and safety of the pipelines and lines are achieved, making it suitable for narrow spaces.

CN112323369BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202011363946.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-11-28
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2040-11-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The dynamic water channels and lines of a drawer-type washing machine are difficult to meet normal operating requirements when the user pulls it out, and the small space makes it difficult to arrange pipes and lines.

Method used

A pipeline installation structure is adopted, including a connecting structure, a first and a second mounting seat, a telescopic sleeve and a connecting rod structure. The expansion and contraction and bending of the pipeline and line are realized through hinged and sliding connections. A fixed structure and an anti-freeze cracking structure are set to protect the pipeline.

Benefits of technology

It ensures the stability and safety of pipelines and lines during movement, reduces the impact on pipelines, is suitable for narrow spaces, is easy to install, and has a wide range of applications.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a mounting structure for separating and arranging pipelines and a clothing processing device including the same. The mounting structure is arranged between a first component and a second component that can move relative to each other, and includes: a connecting structure and a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat connected at both ends of the connecting structure, wherein the first mounting seat is used to hinge one end of the connecting structure with the first component; the second mounting seat is used to hinge the other end of the connecting structure with the second component; the connecting structure includes: a telescopic sleeve, including a first tube integrally connected to the first mounting seat and a second tube connected to the second mounting seat, the first tube and the second tube being fitted together so that the telescopic sleeve can be extended and retracted with the relative movement of the first component and the second component, and an installation cavity for pipeline and / or line arrangement is formed in the telescopic sleeve. The present invention makes the pipeline arrangement between the moving components more convenient and reliable.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field related to clothing processing equipment, and in particular to an installation structure for pipeline separation arrangement and a clothing processing equipment comprising the same. Background Art

[0002] Due to the structural characteristics of drawer-type washing machines, the accompanying water and wiring are dynamic. This requirement, compared to conventional washing machines, requires ensuring that the pipes and wiring meet relevant requirements for water inflow and outflow, sealing, and other aspects of normal operation during the user's drawer movement, that is, when the drawer is opened and closed. Drawer-type washing machines have limited available space, and the space in the direction of withdrawal is even narrower than in the perpendicular direction. This makes implementing dynamic water and wiring for drawer washing machines extremely difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an installation structure for separate pipeline arrangement and a clothes processing device including the same, which is used to at least solve the technical problem of inconvenient pipeline arrangement between moving parts in the prior art. Specifically:

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention discloses a mounting structure for pipeline separation arrangement, which is arranged between a first component and a second component that can move relatively, and the mounting structure comprises: a connecting structure and a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat connected at both ends of the connecting structure, wherein

[0005] a first mounting seat, used for hingedly connecting one end of the connecting structure to the first component;

[0006] a second mounting seat, used for hingedly connecting the other end of the connecting structure to the second component;

[0007] The connection structure includes:

[0008] The telescopic sleeve includes a first tube integrally connected to the first mounting seat and a second tube connected to the second mounting seat. The first tube and the second tube are fitted together so that the telescopic sleeve can be extended and retracted with the relative movement of the first component and the second component. An installation cavity for pipeline and / or line setting is formed in the telescopic sleeve.

[0009] Further optionally: the connection structure further includes: a connecting rod structure,

[0010] Both ends of the connecting rod structure are hinged to the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat respectively, and the connecting rod structure can bend with the relative movement of the first component and the second component to fix the pipeline and / or line.

[0011] Further optionally: the first tube is inserted into the second tube, the outer wall of the first tube is provided with a protrusion parallel to the axial direction of the first tube, and the inner wall of the second tube is provided with a groove parallel to the axial direction of the second tube; wherein the first tube and the second tube are coaxially arranged, the protrusion cooperates with the groove to guide the first tube and the second tube during relative movement.

[0012] Further optionally, the protrusions are multiple and distributed along the circumference of the first tube; the grooves are multiple and distributed along the axial direction of the second tube;

[0013] The protrusions correspond to the grooves one by one.

[0014] Further optionally: the connecting rod structure includes:

[0015] a first connecting rod, wherein a first end of the first connecting rod is hingedly connected to the first mounting seat;

[0016] a second connecting rod, a first end of the second connecting rod being hinged to the second end of the first connecting rod;

[0017] a third connecting rod, wherein a first end of the third connecting rod is hinged to the second end of the second connecting rod, and a second end of the third connecting rod is hinged to the second mounting seat;

[0018] The first connecting rod and / or the second connecting rod and / or the third connecting rod are provided with a fixing structure, and the fixing structure is used to fix the pipeline and / or the line.

[0019] Further optionally, the fixing structure includes a first clamping structure for fixing the line, and / or a second clamping structure for fixing the pipeline.

[0020] Further optionally: an anti-freeze cracking structure is provided on the second connecting rod, and the anti-freeze cracking structure is used to be connected to the waterway to form a part of the waterway.

[0021] Further optionally: the anti-freeze cracking structure includes

[0022] A water flow channel is connected to the waterway to provide water circulation;

[0023] an air cavity, the air cavity being located on an upper side of the water flow channel and being connected to the water flow channel through a communicating hole;

[0024] When the water in the water flow channel freezes, part of the water will enter the air cavity.

[0025] Further optionally: the first mounting seat includes:

[0026] a first fixing seat, used for fixedly connecting with the first component;

[0027] a first rotating seat, the first rotating seat being hinged to the first fixed seat,

[0028] The first rotating seat comprises:

[0029] a first hinged portion connected to the connecting rod structure, the first hinged portion being hinged to one end of the connecting rod structure; and / or a first fixing portion connected to the first tube, the first fixing portion being provided with a through hole communicating with the mounting cavity;

[0030] and / or,

[0031] The second mounting base includes:

[0032] a second fixing seat, used for fixedly connecting with the second component;

[0033] a second rotating seat, the second rotating seat being hinged to the second fixed seat,

[0034] The second rotating seat includes:

[0035] a second hinged portion connected to the connecting rod structure, the second hinged portion being hinged to one end of the connecting rod structure; and / or a second fixed portion connected to the second tube, the second fixed portion being provided with a through hole communicating with the mounting cavity.

[0036] Further optionally, a pipeline connector is provided on the first fixing seat and / or the second fixing seat for communicating with the pipeline.

[0037] Further optionally, the installation structure further includes a telescopic tube, the telescopic tube is arranged in the installation cavity, and the end of the telescopic tube is connected to the pipe joint.

[0038] In a second aspect, the present invention discloses a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0039] frame;

[0040] a drawer-type processing bucket slidably connected to the frame;

[0041] The drawer-type processing barrel constitutes a first component, the frame constitutes a second component, and any one of the above-mentioned installation structures for pipeline separation and arrangement is arranged between the first component and the second component.

[0042] Further optionally, the mounting structure is obliquely arranged between the drawer-type processing barrel and the frame.

[0043] Beneficial Effects: The present invention utilizes a pipeline mounting structure to mount pipelines and circuits between two relatively moving components, allowing them to move with the components while remaining well protected. This reduces the impact of movement on the pipelines and improves stability. It also achieves pipeline separation for enhanced safety. Furthermore, the mounting structure is easy to install, compact, and can be used in narrow spaces, extending its applicability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that other drawings can be derived from these drawings without inventive effort.

[0045] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic sleeve according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0046] Figure 2 An exploded view of a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic sleeve according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0047] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic rod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0048] Figure 4 An exploded view of a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic rod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view showing a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic cage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 6 An exploded view of a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic cage according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0051] Figure 7 Shows a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing another state of the connecting rod structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the anti-freeze cracking structure (including the second connecting rod) of an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0054] Figure 10 A schematic cross-sectional view of an anti-freeze cracking structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0055] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view showing the assembly of the telescopic sleeve, the first rotating seat, and the second rotating seat according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing the assembly state of the first cylinder, the second cylinder and the second rotating seat according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 13 A schematic diagram showing the assembly state of the telescopic cage, the first rotating seat, and the second rotating seat according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0058] Figure 14 A schematic diagram showing the assembly state of the telescopic cage, the connecting rod structure, the first rotating seat, and the second rotating seat according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0059] Figure 15 A schematic structural diagram of a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0060] Figure 16 A schematic diagram showing a pipeline installation structure in which pipelines are arranged on the outer side wall according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 17 A schematic diagram showing the pipeline installation structure with a telescopic sleeve according to an embodiment of the present invention being installed in a washing machine;

[0062] Figure 18 A schematic diagram showing the pipeline installation structure with a telescopic cage according to an embodiment of the present invention being installed in a washing machine;

[0063] Figure 19 A schematic diagram showing the installation state of the pipeline installation structure with a drag chain structure according to an embodiment of the present invention in a washing machine;

[0064] Figure 20 A schematic structural diagram of a reducer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0065] In the picture:

[0066] 1. Drawer-type treatment barrel; 2. Frame; 10. First mounting seat; 11. First fixed seat; 111. First pipe joint; 12. First rotating seat; 121. First rotating base; 122. First hinged portion; 123. First fixed portion; 13. First connecting shaft; 20. Second mounting seat; 21. Second fixed seat; 211. Second pipe joint; 22. Second rotating seat; 221. Second rotating base; 222. Second hinged portion; 223. Second fixed portion; 23. Second connecting shaft; 30. Connecting rod structure; 31. First connecting rod; 32. Second connecting rod; 33. Third connecting rod; 301 , high-voltage clamping structure; 302, low-voltage clamping structure; 303, second water pipe clamping slot; 304, first water pipe clamping slot; 34, anti-freeze cracking structure; 341, water flow channel; 342, air cavity; 343, connecting hole; 40, telescopic structure; 41, first part; 411, first slide rod; 412, first slip ring; 413, protrusion; 42, second part; 421, second slide rod; 422, second slip ring; 423, groove; 50, telescopic tube; 60, pipeline; 70, reducing connector; 71, inlet end; 72, outlet end; 73, installation part; 81, water inlet pipe; 82, drain pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0068] The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" used in the embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "A plurality" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0069] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0070] It should also be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system comprising the element.

[0071] The present invention uses a pipeline mounting structure to install pipelines and circuits between two relatively moving components, allowing the pipelines and circuits to move with the components while being well protected, reducing the impact of movement on the pipelines, improving stability, and achieving pipeline separation to enhance safety. Furthermore, the mounting structure is easy to install, compact, and can be used in narrow spaces, thus extending its applicability. The present invention is described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0072] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the present invention provides a pipeline mounting structure, disposed between a first and second relatively movable component, for mounting connecting pipelines and / or circuits between the first and second components, such as water supply lines, drainage lines, power supply lines, and control lines. The pipeline mounting structure comprises a first mounting base 10 connected to the first component; a second mounting base 20 connected to the second component; and a connecting structure disposed between the first and second mounting bases. The connecting structure is capable of bending and / or expanding with the relative movement between the first and second components.

[0073] Furthermore, the connection structure includes:

[0074] A connecting rod structure 30, whose two ends are respectively hinged to the first mounting seat 10 and the second mounting seat 20, for fixing the pipeline and / or line; and / or,

[0075] The telescopic structure 40 includes a first part 41 connected to the first mounting seat 10 and a second part 42 connected to the second mounting seat 20. The first part 41 and the second part 42 are slidably connected, and an installation space or installation cavity for pipeline and / or line setting is formed on the telescopic structure 40.

[0076]

Connecting rod structure

[0077] Specifically, if Figure 7 、 Figure 8 As shown, the connecting rod structure 30 includes:

[0078] A first connecting rod 31, a first end of the first connecting rod 31 is hinged to the first mounting seat 10;

[0079] a second connecting rod 32 , wherein a first end of the second connecting rod 32 is hinged to a second end of the first connecting rod 31 ;

[0080] The third connecting rod 33 has a first end hinged to the second end of the second connecting rod 32 , and a second end hinged to the second mounting seat 20 .

[0081] Preferably, the first connecting rod 31, the second connecting rod 32, and the third connecting rod 33 are connected by a rotating shaft. Both ends of the first connecting rod 31, the second connecting rod 32, and the third connecting rod 33 are provided with a hinge hole. The hinge connection between the two connecting rods is achieved by inserting a rotating shaft, a connecting pin, or other structures into the two hinge holes. The first connecting rod 31 and the third connecting rod 33 are hinged at both ends of the second connecting rod 32. The first connecting rod 31 and the third connecting rod 33 form an angle with the second connecting rod 32, and the size of the angle can change with the relative movement of the first mounting base 10 and the second mounting base 20, thereby achieving the extension and retraction of the overall length of the connecting rod structure 30. Preferably, in other embodiments, the connecting rod structure 30 can also be provided with more connecting rods, such as four connecting rods, five connecting rods, etc., which can be set as needed.

[0082] Alternatively, a structure similar to the connecting rod structure 30 can be used in its place. For example, a drag chain structure can be used to replace the connecting rod structure 30, forming a connecting cavity for the pipes and / or circuits within the drag chain structure. The individual links of the drag chain are hinged in sequence and can bend and deform with the movement of the first and second mounting bases, causing the pipes and / or circuits in the corresponding connecting cavity to deform accordingly.

[0083] In this embodiment, a fixing structure is provided on the first connecting rod 31 and / or the second connecting rod 32 and / or the third connecting rod 33, and the fixing structure is used to fix the pipeline and / or line. It is preferred to provide a fixing structure on the three connecting rods at the same time to make the fixation of the pipeline and / or line more reliable and enable the pipeline and / or line to be arranged along the connecting rod structure 30.

[0084] Preferably, the fixing structure includes a first clamping structure for fixing the line, and / or a second clamping structure for fixing the pipeline. In this embodiment, the first clamping structure and the second clamping structure are provided at the same time.

[0085] Furthermore, the first connecting rod 31, the second connecting rod 32 and the third connecting rod 33 are constructed as a plate-like structure. The connecting rod structure 30 formed by the three is connected and includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface. A first clamping structure is formed on the first mounting surface for fixing circuits, such as power supply and control circuits, etc.; a second clamping structure is formed on the second mounting surface for fixing pipelines, such as water inlet and drainage pipelines, etc. The first clamping structure and the second clamping structure are respectively formed on the two surfaces of the connecting rod structure 30 to separate the waterway and the circuit to avoid mutual influence between water and electricity.

[0086] like Figure 7 As shown, the first clamping structure preferably includes a strong current clamping structure 301 for fixing the power supply line, and a weak current clamping structure 302 for fixing the control line, so as to achieve the separation of strong current and weak current, make the line layout more tidy, and avoid mutual interference between strong current and weak current.

[0087] The second connecting structure includes a water pipe slot for connecting the water pipe. Preferably, the water pipe slots are provided on the first connecting rod 31, the second connecting rod 32, and the third connecting rod 33, so that the water pipe can be arranged along the connecting rod structure 30. In this embodiment, an anti-freeze crack structure 34 is provided on the waterway. The anti-freeze crack structure 34 is connected to the waterway as part of the waterway. Preferably, the second connecting rod 32 is located at the low point of the connecting rod structure 30. The anti-freeze crack structure 34 is provided on the second connecting rod. The water pipe is divided into two parts, which are respectively connected to the first connecting rod 31 and the second connecting rod 32, and then connected to the anti-freeze crack structure 34 at the same time.

[0088] like Figure 8 As shown, when the anti-freeze cracking structure 34 is provided, the second connecting rod 32 does not need to be provided with a water pipe slot. Furthermore, in order to cooperate with the installation of the anti-freeze cracking structure 34, a first water pipe slot 304 is provided on the first connecting rod 31 near its first end, and a second water pipe slot 303 is provided near its second end (near the second connecting rod 32). The anti-freeze cracking structure 34 is located on the lower side of the second connecting rod 32, and the second water pipe slot 303 protrudes toward the lower side of the first connecting rod 31 to facilitate the pipe 60 to pass through the second water pipe slot 303 and connect to the anti-freeze cracking structure 34. In this embodiment, the third connecting rod 33 and the first connecting rod 31 form a symmetrical structure and are symmetrically provided at both ends of the second connecting rod 32.

[0089]

Anti-freeze cracking

[0090] like Figure 9 、 Figure 10 As shown, preferably, the anti-freeze cracking structure 34 includes a water flow channel 341, which is connected to the water path for water circulation. Preferably, the water flow channel 341 is a tubular structure arranged along the extension direction of the second connecting rod 32, and its two ends are respectively used to communicate with the pipeline 60.

[0091] The anti-freeze crack structure also includes an air cavity 342, which is located on the upper side of the water flow channel 341 and is connected to the water flow channel 341 through a connecting hole 343. Preferably, the aperture of the connecting hole 343 is small. When water flows in the water flow channel 341, the water flow will block the connecting hole 343. Since there is air in the exhaust cavity 342, water will not enter the exhaust cavity 342. When the ambient temperature drops, the air in the air cavity 342 contracts, and the water in the water flow channel 341 freezes and expands in volume. Some of the water will enter the air cavity 342 through the connecting hole 343, thereby preventing the expansion of the frozen water from causing the pipeline to rupture. Since the anti-freeze crack structure 34 is located at the lowest point of the pipeline, a small amount of water remaining in the pipeline will remain in the water flow channel 341 of the anti-freeze crack structure 34, preventing ice from affecting the entire pipeline.

[0092]

Telescopic structure

[0093] like Figure 11 、 Figure 12 As shown, in an embodiment, the telescopic structure 40 can be constructed as a telescopic sleeve, that is, the first part 41 and the second part 42 are both constructed as cylindrical structures, which are inserted together and can slide relative to each other. In this case, the telescopic sleeve includes a first tube (i.e., the first part) connected to the first mounting seat 10 and a second tube (i.e., the second part) connected to the second mounting seat 20. The first tube and the second tube are inserted together and can slide relative to each other. The telescopic sleeve forms a mounting cavity for the installation of pipelines and / or lines. The first tube can be formed integrally with the first rotating seat 12, or can be separated into two components.

[0094] Optionally, the first portion 41 and the second portion 42 can be formed integrally with the first mounting seat 10 and the second mounting seat 20, respectively, to simplify the assembly process. Furthermore, a guide structure is provided on the first portion 41 and the second portion 42 along the axial direction. For example, the radial dimension of the first portion 41 is smaller than the radial dimension of the second portion 42. The first portion 41 extends into the second portion 42. A protrusion 413 is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the first portion 41 along its axial direction. A corresponding groove 423 is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the second portion 42 along its axial direction. The protrusion 413 extends into the groove 423 and can slide relative to each other, guiding the sliding of the first portion 41 and the second portion 42. Preferably, two grooves 423 and two protrusions 413 are provided. It is easy to imagine that a groove can also be provided on the outer peripheral wall of the first portion 41 and a protrusion can be provided on the inner peripheral wall of the second portion 42.

[0095] Alternatively, two or more telescopic structures 40 may be provided at the same time to facilitate the installation of different pipelines or lines. For example, two telescopic structures 40 may be provided, and the two telescopic structures 40 may adopt different structures or the same structure. Of course, more telescopic structures 40 may be provided as needed.

[0096] In addition, the pipes installed in the telescopic structure, such as the water inlet pipe 81 and the drain pipe 82, can be adjusted according to the actual installation height and installation quantity. Optionally, a telescopic outer wall is formed outside the telescopic sleeve for winding the pipes. The water inlet pipe 81 can be wound around the outer wall of the telescopic structure composed of the first tube and the second tube, such as Figure 16 shown.

[0097] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the piping installed in the telescopic structure section can be made of a bellows or other material with a certain degree of expansion and contraction, capable of expanding and contracting with the telescopic structure. When the piping is installed on the telescopic structure, friction between the piping and the telescopic structure may cause wear and tear, leading to leakage. In this case, anti-wear ribs can be installed on the piping, and the telescopic sleeve can be made of a self-lubricating material (such as POM).

[0098] In other embodiments, Figure 13-14 As shown, the telescopic structure 40 can be constructed as a telescopic cage structure. Accordingly, the first portion 41 of the telescopic structure 40 includes a plurality of first sliding rods 411 connected to the first mounting seat 10, and a first sliding ring 412 connected to the first sliding rods 411. Preferably, the plurality of first sliding rods 411 are evenly distributed along the same circumference, with the first ends of the plurality of first sliding rods 411 fixedly connected to the first mounting seat 10, and the second ends of the plurality of first sliding rods 411 distributed along the circumference and connected to the first sliding ring 412.

[0099] The second part 42 of the telescopic structure 40 includes a plurality of second sliding rods 421 connected to the second mounting seat 20, and a second sliding ring 422 connected to the second sliding rods 421. Preferably, the plurality of second sliding rods 421 are evenly distributed along the same circumference, the first ends of the plurality of second sliding rods 421 are fixedly connected to the second mounting seat 20, and the second ends of the plurality of second sliding rods 421 are distributed along the circumference and connected to the second sliding ring 422.

[0100] The first sliding ring 412 slides onto the second sliding rod 421, and the second sliding ring 422 slides onto the first sliding rod 411. The first sliding ring 412 is positioned between the second sliding ring 422 and the second mounting base 20, and the second sliding ring 422 is positioned between the first sliding ring 412 and the first mounting base 10. The first sliding ring 412 and the second sliding ring 422 are mutually restrained, and the spaces between the multiple first sliding rods 411 and the multiple second sliding rods 421 collectively constitute the mounting space. The first portion 41 and the second portion 42 can achieve overall telescopic expansion and contraction by sliding relative to each other, thereby changing the length of the telescopic structure 40, and thus the length of the mounting space. Furthermore, the mutual restraint between the first sliding ring 412 and the second sliding ring 422 prevents the first portion 41 and the second portion 42 from separating.

[0101] In other embodiments, the telescopic structure 40 can be constructed as a telescopic slide (not shown in the figure). Accordingly, the first part is a first slide, and the second part is a second slide. The two slides cooperate to achieve telescopic movement, and buckles are provided at appropriate positions on the outside of the first slide and the second slide to fix the pipeline on both sides of the telescopic slide through the buckles. The interior of the telescopic slide has a corresponding connecting space, and the line is passed through the connecting space. The pipeline can adopt a bellows with a certain amount of telescopic deformation, etc., and the line can be arranged by winding a coil spring provided inside the connecting space. When the telescopic slide is extended, the line is pulled out; when the telescopic slide is contracted, the line is rewound under the action of the restoring force of the coil spring.

[0102] In other embodiments, Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, the telescopic structure 40 can be constructed as a telescopic rod assembly, on the outer wall of which a pipe and / or line is wound and arranged. The telescopic rod assembly includes a first sliding member (first part) connected to the first mounting seat and a second sliding member (second part) connected to the second mounting seat, wherein the first sliding member and the second sliding member are nested and matched to achieve corresponding telescopic deformation as the first component and the second component move relative to each other.

[0103] It should be noted that in Figure 3-Figure 4 In the embodiment, a connecting rod structure, a telescopic rod assembly and a telescopic sleeve are sequentially arranged between the two mounting seats from top to bottom. When arranging a telescopic structure such as a telescopic sleeve or a telescopic cage, it is preferred that the telescopic sleeve or the telescopic cage be arranged at the lowest part between the two mounting seats.

[0104]

Mounting seat

[0105] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in this embodiment, the first mounting base 10 includes:

[0106] The first fixing seat 11 is used for fixed connection with the first component. The first fixing seat 11 is provided with a fixed connection portion. Preferably, the fixed connection portion is constructed as a plate-like structure including multiple through holes, and can be fixedly connected to the first component via a connecting member such as bolts. The fixed connection portion is provided with a rotating connection portion for hinged connection with the first rotating seat 12.

[0107] Preferably, if Figure 11-15As shown, to facilitate the installation and connection of the pipeline, a first pipeline connector 111 is provided on the first fixing seat 11 for communicating with the pipeline. The first pipeline connector 111 can be provided on the fixed connection portion, or a support plate can be provided on the fixed connection portion, and the first pipeline connector 111 is provided on the support plate. By connecting the pipeline through the first pipeline connector 111, the first pipeline connector 111 can move synchronously with the movement of the entire installation structure, preventing the joint from loosening during movement and affecting the sealing. Furthermore, one or more first pipeline connectors 111 can be provided, and the diameters of the multiple first pipeline connectors 111 can be different to facilitate the installation of a variety of different pipelines.

[0108] The first mounting base 10 also includes a first rotating base 12, which is hinged to the first fixed base 11. The first rotating base 12 includes a main body, which is constructed as a narrow and long plate-like structure. On one side of the main body, a first rotating base 121 is provided to cooperate with the rotating connection part on the first fixed base 11. Preferably, a rib is provided between the first rotating base 121 and the main body to increase the strength of the main body. The first rotating base 121 and the rotating connection part are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft, so that the first rotating base 12 can rotate relative to the first fixed base 11. Figure 1 As shown, the first rotating seat 12 can be one, and the corresponding first fixed seat is also one. Figure 5 、 Figure 15 As shown, there are two first fixed seats 11, which are set at a certain distance and arranged vertically up and down; correspondingly, two first rotating bases 121 are set on the first rotating seat 12, and the two first fixed seats 11 and the two first rotating bases 121 correspond to each other to form two pairs of rotating cooperation. Furthermore, the two pairs of rotating cooperation are connected by a connecting shaft to facilitate assembly. That is: Figure 15 As shown, the two pairs of rotational fits are connected via a first connecting shaft 13 .

[0109] like Figures 1-6 、 Figure 11-Figure 15 As shown, the first rotating seat 12 also includes: a first hinge portion 122 connected to the connecting rod structure 30, the first hinge portion 122 is hinged to one end of the connecting rod structure 30, and the first hinge portion 122 is at the upper end of the main body, preferably including two support portions, the two support portions are arranged opposite each other and spaced a certain distance apart, and the ends of the two support portions are each provided with a hinge hole, the axes of the two hinge holes are collinear, the end of the connecting rod structure 30 extends between the two support portions, and is passed through the two hinge holes and the connecting rod structure 30 by a pin or other structure to achieve hinge connection. It is easy to imagine that only one support portion can be provided to achieve hinge connection with the connecting rod structure 30.

[0110] The first rotating seat 12 also includes: a first fixing portion 123 connected to the first part 41, the first fixing portion 123 is arranged at the lower end of the main body, and a through hole is provided on the first fixing portion 123 that is connected to the installation space / installation cavity. The water pipe or line can pass through the through hole into the installation space / installation cavity.

[0111] Preferably, when multiple telescopic parts are provided, other mounting parts may be provided on the main body between the first hinge part 122 and the first fixing part 123 for mounting more telescopic structures 40 or other structures.

[0112] The second mounting base 20 includes:

[0113] A second fixing seat 21, used for fixed connection with the second component;

[0114] The second rotating seat 22 is hinged to the second fixed seat 21.

[0115] The second rotating base 22 includes:

[0116] A second hinged portion 222 connected to the connecting rod structure 30, the second hinged portion 222 is hinged to one end of the connecting rod structure 30; and / or, a second fixed portion 223 connected to the second part 42, the second fixed portion 223 is provided with a through hole connected to the installation space / installation cavity.

[0117] In this embodiment, the structure of the second fixed base 21 is the same as that of the first fixed base 11, or the structure of the second fixed base 21 may be partially different from that of the first fixed base 11 according to the requirements of its cooperation with the second component, but the functions of the corresponding parts are the same; the second rotating base 22 has the same structure as the first rotating base 12. Figure 15 As shown, it is connected via a second connecting shaft 23. The specific structure of the second mounting base 20 will not be described in detail here.

[0118] Preferably, if Figures 1-6 As shown, the device further includes a telescopic tube 50, which is disposed within the installation space / cavity. The end of the telescopic tube 50 is connected to the first pipe connector 111. The telescopic tube 50 is preferably a corrugated tube that can be connected to the water inlet or drain pipe. Alternatively, the corrugated tube can serve as a protective tube, fitted over a portion of the pipe to protect it. In this case, it does not form part of the waterway and does not need to be connected to the first pipe connector 111 on the first mounting base 11. Accordingly, the drain pipe 82 can be connected to the telescopic tube 50 to form the overall drain pipe.

[0119]

Clothing processing equipment

[0120] The present invention also provides a clothes processing device, which can be a washing machine, etc. Figures 17-20 As shown, the clothes processing device includes:

[0121] Frame 2, frame 2 is provided with a plurality of processing barrel installation positions for installing clothing processing barrels;

[0122] The laundry tub includes a drawer-type tub 1, which is slidably connected to a frame 2 and can be pulled out of the frame 2 for loading or unloading laundry, or pushed back into the frame 2. The drawer-type tub 1 constitutes the first component, and the frame 2 constitutes the second component. The aforementioned pipeline mounting structure is disposed between the first and second components, that is, the pipeline mounting structure is connected between the drawer-type tub 1 and the frame 2.

[0123] Preferably, the pipeline mounting structure is positioned obliquely between the drawer-type treatment drum 1 and the frame 2. During expansion and contraction, the structure simultaneously rotates horizontally. This oblique arrangement minimizes the distance between the drawer-type treatment drum 1 and the frame 2 after it is inserted, fully utilizing the space between them.

[0124] The first mounting seat 10 is installed on the drawer-type processing barrel 1, and the second mounting seat 20 is installed on the frame 2. The drawer-type processing barrel 1 is pulled out from the front side of the frame 2, and the second mounting seat 20 is installed on the rear side of the frame 2. When the drawer-type processing barrel 1 is pulled out or pushed, the pipeline mounting structure follows its movement to extend or contract as a whole.

[0125] Preferably, in this embodiment, the first mounting seat 10 is installed on the left edge of the drawer-type processing bucket 1, and the second mounting seat 20 is installed on the right edge of the drawer-type processing bucket 1. When the drawer-type processing bucket 1 is pulled, the first rotating seat 12 and the second rotating seat 22 rotate, and the connecting rod structure 30 and the telescopic structure 40 extend. When the drawer-type processing bucket 1 is pushed, the first rotating seat 12 and the second rotating seat 22 are reversed, and the connecting rod structure 30 and the telescopic structure 40 shorten.

[0126] Moreover, when the drawer-type treatment barrel 1 is pushed to the innermost position of the frame 2, the connecting rod structure 30 and the telescopic structure 40 form a smaller angle with the back of the drawer-type treatment barrel 1, which can reduce the space they occupy, thereby reducing the gap between the back of the drawer-type treatment barrel 1 and the frame 2, so that the frame 2 and the entire machine can be smaller.

[0127] In this embodiment, the laundry processing device is a washing machine. The drawer-type processing tub 1 includes a drawer structure and a pulsator washing tub disposed therein. The strong and weak circuits of the pulsator washing tub's water inlet pipe are disposed on a connecting rod structure 30, and the drain pipe is disposed on a telescopic structure 40. Preferably, the connections between the water inlet and drain pipes and the drawer-type processing tub 1 are both made of bellows to prevent the connections from being pulled or excessively worn during pipe movement.

[0128] Furthermore, a reducing connector 70 is provided on the water inlet pipe, such as Figure 20 As shown, the reducer 70 includes an outlet end 72 with a larger diameter and an inlet end 71 with a smaller diameter. The inlet end 71 is connected to the water inlet pipe, and the outlet end 72 is connected to the inlet of the pulsator washing tub. When the incoming water flows from the inlet end 71 to the outlet end 72, the water pressure can be reduced, preventing the incoming water from impacting the pulsator cover and causing a loud noise. Preferably, the reducer 70 is also provided with a mounting portion 73 for fixing the reducer 70.

[0129] The present invention realizes the installation of the pipeline or line connecting two moving parts through the pipeline installation structure, thereby avoiding the impact of movement on the pipeline and line, and can also realize pipeline separation to improve safety. In addition, the installation structure is easy to install, has a compact structure, can be used in narrow spaces, and has a wider range of applications.

[0130] While the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been specifically illustrated and described above, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, configurations, or implementations described herein; rather, the present disclosure is intended to encompass various modifications and equivalent configurations within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: frame; a drawer-type processing bucket slidably connected to the frame; The drawer-type processing barrel constitutes a first component, the frame constitutes a second component, and the first component and the second component are movable relative to each other; An installation structure for separating and arranging pipelines is provided between the first component and the second component; The mounting structure is obliquely arranged between the drawer-type processing barrel and the frame; The mounting structure includes: a connecting structure and a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat connected at both ends of the connecting structure, wherein: A first mounting base is used to hinge one end of the connecting structure to the first component; wherein the first mounting base includes: a first fixed base fixedly connected to the first component; and a first rotating base hinged to the first fixed base; A second mounting base is used to hinge the other end of the connecting structure to the second component; the second mounting base includes: a second fixed base fixedly connected to the second component; a second rotating base, the second rotating base is hinged to the second fixed base; The connection structure includes: A connecting rod structure, one end of which is hinged to the first rotating seat and the other end is hinged to the second rotating seat, the axes of the hinge connection between the connecting rod and the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat are both horizontal, and the connecting rod structure can bend with the relative movement of the first component and the second component, and is used to fix the pipeline and the circuit; the connecting rod structure includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, a first clamping structure is formed on the first mounting surface for fixing the circuit, and a second clamping structure is formed on the second mounting surface for fixing the pipeline; the first clamping structure and the second clamping structure are respectively formed on the two surfaces of the connecting rod structure to separate the waterway and the circuit; a telescopic sleeve comprising a first tube integrally connected to the first rotating seat and a second tube connected to the second rotating seat, wherein the first tube and the second tube are fitted together so that the telescopic sleeve can be extended and retracted with the relative movement of the first component and the second component, and a mounting cavity for pipe or line installation is formed in the telescopic sleeve; When the drawer-type processing bucket is pulled to slide out of the frame, the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat rotate, and the telescopic sleeve extends; when the drawer-type processing bucket is pushed to slide into the frame, the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat reverse, and the telescopic structure shortens.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first tube is inserted into the second tube, and a protrusion parallel to the axial direction of the first tube is provided on the outer side wall of the first tube, and a groove parallel to the axial direction of the second tube is provided on the inner side wall of the second tube; wherein the first tube and the second tube are coaxially arranged, the protrusion cooperates with the groove to guide the first tube and the second tube when they move relative to each other.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protrusions are multiple and distributed along the circumference of the first tube; the grooves are multiple and distributed along the axial direction of the second tube; The protrusions correspond to the grooves one by one.

4. The laundry processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The connecting rod structure comprises: a first connecting rod, wherein a first end of the first connecting rod is hingedly connected to the first mounting seat; a second connecting rod, a first end of the second connecting rod being hinged to the second end of the first connecting rod; a third connecting rod, wherein a first end of the third connecting rod is hinged to the second end of the second connecting rod, and a second end of the third connecting rod is hinged to the second mounting seat; The first connecting rod and / or the second connecting rod and / or the third connecting rod are provided with a fixing structure, and the fixing structure is used to fix the pipeline and / or the line; The fixing structure includes the first clamping structure and the second clamping structure.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first clamping structure includes: a strong current clamping structure for fixing the power supply line; and a weak current clamping structure for fixing the control line to achieve separation of strong current and weak current.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second clamping structure includes a water pipe clamping groove for clamping the water pipe.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second connecting rod is located at the lowest point of the connecting rod structure. An anti-freeze cracking structure is provided on the second connecting rod. The anti-freeze cracking structure is used to be connected to the waterway to form a part of the waterway.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The anti-freeze cracking structure comprises: A water flow channel is connected to the waterway to provide water circulation; an air cavity, the air cavity being located on an upper side of the water flow channel and being connected to the water flow channel through a communicating hole; When the water in the water flow channel freezes, part of the water will enter the air cavity.

9. The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first rotating seat comprises: a first hinge portion connected to the connecting rod structure, wherein the first hinge portion is hinged to one end of the connecting rod structure; a first fixing portion connected to the first tube, wherein the first fixing portion is provided with a through hole communicating with the mounting cavity; The second rotating seat includes: a second hinge portion connected to the connecting rod structure, wherein the second hinge portion is hinged to one end of the connecting rod structure; A second fixing portion connected to the second tube is provided with a through hole communicating with the installation cavity.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first fixing seat and / or the second fixing seat is provided with a pipeline joint for communicating with the pipeline.

11. The clothes processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The clothing processing device further includes a telescopic tube, which is disposed in the installation cavity, and an end of the telescopic tube is connected to the pipe joint.

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