Pipeline installation structure and clothing processing equipment including the same

Abstract

The present invention provides a pipeline installation structure and a clothing processing device including the same. The pipeline installation structure is used to install pipelines and / or lines between a first component and a second component. The pipeline installation structure includes a first mounting seat, which is provided with two first hinge structures connected to the first component in the vertical direction, and each first hinge structure includes: a first fixed seat; and a first rotating seat cooperating with the first fixed seat; and a first connecting shaft passing through the two first hinge structures; the second mounting seat is similar to the first mounting seat structure. The first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are connected by a connecting structure, wherein the connecting structure can bend and / or expand and contract with the relative movement between the first component and the second component, and the pipelines and / or lines are arranged along the connecting structure. The present invention makes the pipeline arrangement between the moving components more convenient and reliable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field related to clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a pipeline installation structure and 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 a pipeline installation structure 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 provides a pipeline installation structure, which is arranged between a first component and a second component that can move relatively, and is used to install pipelines and / or lines between the first component and the second component. The pipeline installation structure includes

[0005] A first mounting base is provided with two first hinge structures connected to the first component in a vertical direction, each of the first hinge structures comprising: a first fixed base; a first rotating base cooperating with the first fixed base; and a first connecting shaft passing through the two first hinge structures;

[0006] A second mounting base is provided with two second hinge structures connected to the second component in the vertical direction, each of the second hinge structures includes: a second fixed base; a second rotating base cooperating with the second fixed base; and a second connecting shaft passing through the two second hinge structures;

[0007] The first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are connected via a connecting structure, wherein the connecting structure can bend and / or expand and contract with the relative movement between the first component and the second component, and pipelines and / or lines are arranged along the connecting structure.

[0008] Further optionally: the connection structure includes:

[0009] a connecting rod structure, hinged to the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat respectively, for fixing pipelines and / or lines; and

[0010] a telescopic rod assembly for winding pipes and / or lines around its outer wall, the telescopic rod assembly comprising a first sliding member connected to the first mounting seat and a second sliding member connected to the second mounting seat, wherein the first sliding member and the second sliding member are nested and cooperate to achieve corresponding telescopic deformation with the relative movement of the first and second members; and

[0011] A telescopic cylinder assembly comprises an inner cylinder detachably connected to the first mounting seat and an outer cylinder connected to the second mounting seat, wherein the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder are fitted together to form an installation cavity for pipe and / or line arrangement.

[0012] Further optionally: the connecting rod structure includes:

[0013] a first connecting rod, wherein a first end of the first connecting rod is hingedly connected to the first mounting seat;

[0014] a second connecting rod, a first end of the second connecting rod being hinged to the second end of the first connecting rod;

[0015] 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;

[0016] 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.

[0017] Further optionally, the fixing structure includes a first clamping structure for fixing the line, and / or a second clamping structure for fixing the pipeline.

[0018] Further optionally, the first sliding member is an inner rod, and the second sliding member is a slide cylinder, wherein one end of the inner rod is slidably disposed in the slide cylinder.

[0019] Further optionally: the inner cylinder portion is arranged in the outer cylinder and is slidable relative to the outer cylinder;

[0020] The first end of the inner cylinder is detachably connected to the first mounting seat, and at least one limiting protrusion is provided on the outer side of the second end of the inner cylinder; the first end of the outer cylinder is connected to the second mounting seat, and a limiting ring is provided on the inner side of the second end of the outer cylinder, and the limiting ring cooperates with the limiting protrusion to limit the second end of the inner cylinder from sliding out of the second end of the outer cylinder.

[0021] Further optionally:

[0022] The first fixing seat is fixedly connected to the first component;

[0023] The first rotating seat is hinged to the first fixed seat,

[0024] The first rotating seat comprises:

[0025] a first hinged portion connected to the connecting rod structure, the first hinged portion being hingedly connected to one end of the connecting rod structure; and / or a first fixed portion connected to the inner cylinder, the first fixed portion being provided with a through hole communicating with the mounting cavity; and / or a first mounting portion connected to the first sliding member;

[0026] and / or,

[0027] The second mounting base includes:

[0028] a second fixing seat, used for fixedly connecting with the second component;

[0029] a second rotating seat, the second rotating seat being hinged to the second fixed seat,

[0030] The second rotating seat includes:

[0031] 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 outer cylinder, the second fixed portion being provided with a through hole communicating with the mounting cavity; and / or a second mounting portion connected to the second sliding member.

[0032] Further optionally: there are two first fixed seats, which are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and both of the first fixed seats are hinged to the first rotating seat; correspondingly, there are two second fixed seats, which are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and both of the second fixed seats are hinged to the second rotating seat.

[0033] Further optionally, a pipeline connector is provided on the first fixing seat and / or the second fixing seat for communicating with the pipeline.

[0034] Further optionally: a telescopic tube is also included, the telescopic tube is arranged in the installation cavity, and the end of the telescopic tube is connected to the pipe joint.

[0035] In a second aspect, the present invention further discloses a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0036] frame;

[0037] a drawer-type processing bucket slidably connected to the frame;

[0038] The drawer-type processing barrel constitutes a first component, the frame constitutes a second component, and any one of the above-mentioned pipeline installation structures is arranged between the first component and the second component.

[0039] Further optionally, the pipeline installation structure is obliquely arranged between the drawer-type processing barrel and the frame.

[0040] The present invention uses a pipeline mounting structure to install 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 allows for pipeline separation and enhances 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

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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;

[0043] Figure 2 An exploded view of a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic sleeve according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0044] 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;

[0045] 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;

[0046] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view showing a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic cage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 6 An exploded view of a pipeline installation structure with a telescopic cage according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0048] Figure 7 Shows a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing another state of the connecting rod structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] 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;

[0051] Figure 10 A schematic cross-sectional view of an anti-freeze cracking structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0052] Figure 11A 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;

[0053] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing the assembly state of the inner cylinder, the outer cylinder and the second rotating seat according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] 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;

[0055] 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;

[0056] 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;

[0057] 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;

[0058] 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;

[0059] 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;

[0060] 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;

[0061] Figure 20 A schematic structural diagram of a reducer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0062] In the picture:

[0063] 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

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the present invention provides a pipeline installation structure, which is disposed between a first component and a second component that are relatively movable, and is used to install connecting pipes and / or lines between the first and second components, such as water supply lines, drainage lines, power supply lines, control lines, etc. The pipeline installation structure includes: a first mounting base 10 connected to the first component; a second mounting base 20 connected to the second component; and a connecting structure connected between the first and second mounting bases.

[0070] The connecting structure can bend and / or expand and contract as the first component and the second component move relative to each other.

[0071] Furthermore, the connection structure includes:

[0072] 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,

[0073] 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.

[0074]

Connecting rod structure

[0075] Specifically, if Figure 7 、 Figure 8 As shown, the connecting rod structure 30 includes:

[0076] A first connecting rod 31, a first end of the first connecting rod 31 is hinged to the first mounting seat 10;

[0077] 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 ;

[0078] 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 .

[0079] 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.

[0080] Alternatively, a structure similar to the connecting rod structure 30 may be used in place of the connecting rod structure 30. For example, a drag chain structure (not shown) may be used in place of the connecting rod structure 30, with a connecting cavity for the pipes and / or circuits formed within the drag chain structure. The individual links of the drag chain structure are hinged in sequence and can bend and deform with the movement of the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat, causing the pipes and / or circuits in the corresponding connecting cavity to deform accordingly.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087]

Anti-freeze cracking

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090]

Telescopic structure

[0091] 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 an inner cylinder (i.e., the first part) connected to the first mounting seat 10 and an outer cylinder (i.e., the second part) connected to the second mounting seat 20. The inner and outer cylinders are inserted together and can slide relative to each other. The telescopic sleeve forms a mounting cavity for pipes and / or circuits. Optionally, the inner cylinder portion is arranged within the outer cylinder and can slide relative to the outer cylinder; the first end of the inner cylinder is detachably connected to the first mounting seat, and at least one stopper is provided on the outer side of the second end of the inner cylinder; the first end of the outer cylinder is connected to the second mounting seat, and a stopper ring is provided on the inner side of the second end of the outer cylinder. The stopper ring cooperates with the stopper protrusion to prevent the second end of the inner cylinder from sliding out of the second end of the outer cylinder.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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 on the outside of the telescopic sleeve for winding the pipes. The water inlet pipe 81 can be wound on the outer wall of the telescopic structure composed of the inner and outer cylinders, such as Figure 16 shown.

[0095] 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).

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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. Both slides adopt a plate-like structure and can cooperate to achieve telescopic movement. Buckles are provided at appropriate positions on the outside of the first slide and the second slide, and the pipeline is fixed to 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.

[0100] In other embodiments, Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, the telescopic structure 40 can be constructed as a telescopic rod assembly, which is located between the telescopic sleeve and the connecting rod structure 30. Figure 3 The telescopic rod assembly is shown in the middle position. It should be noted that the inner tube of the telescopic sleeve and the first rotating seat are detachably connected, and the telescopic sleeve is located at the bottom of the connection structure. Pipes and / or lines are wound around the outer wall of the telescopic rod assembly. The telescopic rod assembly includes a first sliding member (first portion) connected to the first mounting seat and a second sliding member (second portion) connected to the second mounting seat, wherein the first sliding member and the second sliding member are nested and cooperate to achieve corresponding telescopic deformation with the relative movement of the first and second components. Preferably, the first sliding member is an inner rod and the second sliding member is a slide tube, wherein one end of the inner rod is slidably disposed within the slide tube.

[0101]

Mounting seat

[0102] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in this embodiment, the first mounting base 10 includes:

[0103] 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.

[0104] Preferably, if Figure 11-15 As 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.

[0105] 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 、 Figure 16 As shown, there can be one first rotating seat 12 and one corresponding first fixed seat.

[0106] In some other embodiments, two first fixing seats 11 may be provided. In this case, the first mounting seat 10 is provided with two first hinged structures connected to the first component in the vertical direction, and each first hinged structure includes: a first fixing seat 11; and a first rotating seat 12 cooperating with the first fixing seat 11; and a first connecting shaft 13 passing through the two first hinged structures; the second mounting seat 20 is provided with two second hinged structures connected to the second component in the vertical direction, and each second hinged structure includes: a second fixing seat 21; and a second rotating seat 22 cooperating with the second fixing seat 21; and a second connecting shaft 23 passing through the two second hinged structures; the first mounting seat 10 and the second mounting seat 20 are connected by a connecting structure, wherein the connecting structure can bend and / or expand and contract with the relative movement between the first component and the second component, and pipelines and / or lines are arranged along the connecting structure. Specifically: such as Figure 5 、 Figure 15As 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 .

[0107] 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.

[0108] 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.

[0109] 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.

[0110] The second mounting base 20 includes:

[0111] A second fixing seat 21, used for fixed connection with the second component;

[0112] The second rotating seat 22 is hinged to the second fixed seat 21.

[0113] The second rotating base 22 includes:

[0114] 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.

[0115] 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; accordingly, the second rotating base 22 may have 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.

[0116] 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 the outside of 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. In this case, the telescopic tube 50 can be installed in a structure such as a telescopic sleeve or a telescopic cage.

[0117]

Clothing processing equipment

[0118] 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:

[0119] Frame 2, frame 2 is provided with a plurality of processing barrel installation positions for installing clothing processing barrels;

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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 is 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.

[0127] 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.

[0128] 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 pipeline installation structure, disposed between a first component and a second component that are relatively movable, for installing pipelines and / or lines between the first component and the second component, characterized in that: The pipeline installation structure includes A first mounting base is provided with two first hinge structures connected to the first component in a vertical direction, each of the first hinge structures comprising: a first fixed base; a first rotating base cooperating with the first fixed base; and a first connecting shaft passing through the two first hinge structures; A second mounting base is provided with two second hinge structures connected to the second component in the vertical direction, each of the second hinge structures includes: a second fixed base; a second rotating base cooperating with the second fixed base; and a second connecting shaft passing through the two second hinge structures; The first mounting seat and the second mounting seat are connected by a connecting structure, wherein the connecting structure can bend and / or expand and contract with the relative movement between the first component and the second component, and pipelines and / or lines are arranged along the connecting structure; The first fixing seat is fixedly connected to the first component; The first rotating seat is hinged to the first fixed seat; in, The connection structure includes: a telescopic rod assembly for winding pipes and / or lines around its outer wall, the telescopic rod assembly comprising a first sliding member connected to the first mounting seat and a second sliding member connected to the second mounting seat, wherein the first sliding member and the second sliding member are nested and cooperate to achieve corresponding telescopic deformation with the relative movement of the first and second members; and A telescopic cylinder assembly comprises an inner cylinder detachably connected to the first mounting seat and an outer cylinder connected to the second mounting seat, wherein the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder are fitted together to form an installation cavity for pipe and / or line arrangement.

2. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection structure includes: The connecting rod structure is hinged to the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat respectively, and is used to fix the pipeline and / or line.

3. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 2, 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.

4. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing structure includes a first clamping structure for fixing the line and / or a second clamping structure for fixing the pipeline.

5. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first sliding member is an inner rod, and the second sliding member is a slide cylinder, wherein one end of the inner rod is slidably arranged in the slide cylinder.

6. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner cylinder is arranged in the outer cylinder and can slide relative to the outer cylinder; The first end of the inner cylinder is detachably connected to the first mounting seat, and at least one limiting protrusion is provided on the outer side of the second end of the inner cylinder; the first end of the outer cylinder is connected to the second mounting seat, and a limiting ring is provided on the inner side of the second end of the outer cylinder, and the limiting ring cooperates with the limiting protrusion to limit the second end of the inner cylinder from sliding out of the second end of the outer cylinder.

7. The pipeline installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The second mounting base includes: a second fixing seat, used for fixedly connecting with the second component; a second rotating seat, the second rotating seat being hinged to the second fixed seat; The first rotating seat comprises: a first fixing portion connected to the inner cylinder, the first fixing portion being provided with a through hole communicating with the mounting cavity and / or a first mounting portion connected to the first sliding member; And / or, the second rotating seat includes: a second fixing portion connected to the outer cylinder, the second fixing portion is provided with a through hole communicating with the installation cavity; and / or, a second installation portion connected to the second sliding member.

8. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first fixing seat and / or the second fixing seat is provided with a pipeline joint for communicating with the pipeline.

9. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pipeline installation structure further includes a telescopic tube, which is arranged in the installation cavity, and an end of the telescopic tube is connected to the pipeline joint.

10. The pipeline installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are two first fixed seats, which are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and both of the first fixed seats are hinged to the first rotating seat; correspondingly, there are two second fixed seats, which are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and both of the second fixed seats are hinged to the second rotating seat.

11. 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 pipeline installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is arranged between the first component and the second component.

12. The clothes processing device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The pipeline installation structure is obliquely arranged between the drawer-type processing barrel and the frame.

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