A laundry machine observation module and a laundry machine

By installing a camera module and protective cover on the washing machine, the problem of existing washing machines being unable to monitor the inner drum in real time is solved, enabling real-time observation and protection of the camera, and improving the user experience.

CN112726134BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07QINGDAO HAIER WASHING ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202011451553.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-12-09
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-09

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Technical Problem

Existing washing machines cannot monitor the washing process in the inner drum in real time, which can easily lead to clothes or small parts being left behind, causing inconvenience to users.

Method used

Design a washing machine observation module, including a camera module and a protective cover. The camera is installed inside the protective cover and is equipped with a light-transmitting protective lens and a light source. The inner drum condition is displayed through a display component. The protective cover is fixed to the washing machine window gasket and is equipped with a spray head for cleaning the lens.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of the inner drum during washing machine operation, protects the camera from damage, improves user experience, and reduces the risk of clothes being lost.

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Abstract

The application discloses a washing machine observation module and a washing machine. The observation module comprises a camera module with a camera for shooting the inside of a washing machine inner drum, a protective sleeve installed on the washing machine, and the camera module located in the protective sleeve. The protective sleeve has a sleeve body, a shooting opening on the sleeve body, and a light-transmitting protective lens sealed on the shooting opening. The observation module can be used for observing the situation in the washing machine inner drum and observing the washing condition during the working process of the washing machine. The protective sleeve is used for protecting the camera module and installing the camera module on the washing machine. The protective lens is used for installing the camera in the protective sleeve, shooting the inner drum, protecting the camera, and observing the situation in the inner drum.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly relates to a washing machine observation module and a washing machine with the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the high-end and intelligent trend of washing machine products has become the new normal of the industry, and people's demand for intelligent monitoring and early warning functions will also be greater and greater. However, the monitoring and early warning functions of the washing machine still cannot meet the needs of users, for example: some users are easy to forget some clothes or small parts in the pockets of the clothes, and cannot monitor the washing situation in the inner drum at all times; which brings great inconvenience to the users and needs to be improved.

[0003] The above information disclosed in the background of the application is only used to increase the understanding of the background of the application, and therefore, it can include prior art known by those skilled in the art. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above problems in the prior art, the present application provides a washing machine observation module, which can observe the situation in the inner drum of the washing machine and can observe the washing situation during the working process of the washing machine. A protective sleeve is arranged to protect the camera module and realize installation on the washing machine.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purposes, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A washing machine observation module comprises:

[0007] A camera module having a camera for shooting the inside of the inner drum of the washing machine;

[0008] A protective sleeve mounted on the washing machine, wherein the camera module is located in the protective sleeve;

[0009] The protective sleeve has a sleeve body, a shooting opening formed on the sleeve body, and a light-transmitting protective lens sealingly arranged at the shooting opening.

[0010] Further, the camera is arranged adjacent to the protective lens.

[0011] Further, the camera is located on the inner side of the protective lens.

[0012] Further, the camera module further has an illuminating lamp extending out of the protective sleeve, and an extension opening is formed on the sleeve body for the illuminating lamp to extend out.

[0013] Further, the camera module further has a sealing gasket located between the illuminating lamp and the extension opening, and the sealing gasket is sleeved on the outer side of the illuminating lamp.

[0014] Further, the sleeve body is a cylinder with one end open.

[0015] Further, the camera module further has a fixing lug plate, and the camera module is fixed in the protective sleeve through a fastener, and a fastening groove matched with the fastener is formed on the protective sleeve.

[0016] Further, the observation module further comprises a display assembly for displaying the image captured by the camera module, and the display assembly is arranged on a table glass module of the washing machine.

[0017] Further, the table glass module has an upper frame, a lower shell, a table glass arranged between the upper frame and the lower shell, and a display assembly arranged between the upper frame and the lower shell.

[0018] Further, the table glass module further has a main control assembly assembled on the upper frame and the lower shell, and the main control assembly is arranged side by side with the display assembly.

[0019] Further, a first mounting portion for mounting the protective sleeve is arranged on a window cushion of the washing machine, and the first mounting portion has a first mounting hole formed on the window cushion, and the protective sleeve is inserted into the first mounting hole.

[0020] Further, the first mounting portion further has a first mounting cylinder arranged in a direction away from the center of the window cushion along the first mounting hole, and the first mounting cylinder is sleeved outside the protective sleeve.

[0021] Further, the protective sleeve is clamped and fixed in the first mounting cylinder, at least one pair of opposing clamping holes are formed on the first mounting cylinder, and a clamping buckle matched with the clamping holes is arranged on the protective sleeve, and the clamping buckle is clamped in the clamping holes.

[0022] Further, a spraying head for spraying the protective lens is arranged on the window cushion of the washing machine, and a second mounting portion for mounting the spraying head is arranged on the window cushion.

[0023] Based on the above-mentioned observation module of the washing machine, the application further provides a washing machine, which can observe the situation in the inner drum of the washing machine and can also observe the washing process during the operation of the washing machine; the protective sleeve is arranged to realize the installation of the camera module.

[0024] A washing machine comprises a box body, a table glass module arranged on the top of the box body, and the observation module described above.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present application are that: by setting the observation module, the situation in the inner drum of the washing machine can be observed, and the washing condition can be observed during the working process of the washing machine; by setting the protective sleeve, the camera module is protected and installed on the washing machine; by setting the protective lens, the camera can be installed in the protective sleeve, the shooting of the inner drum is realized, which is conducive to protecting the camera and observing the situation in the inner drum.

[0026] Other features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the application when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0028] Figure 1 Structure diagram of an embodiment of the washing machine observation module proposed in the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 Structure diagram of the protective sleeve in the embodiment; Figure 1

[0030] Figure 3 Structure diagram of the camera module in the embodiment; Figure 1

[0031] Figure 4 Top view structure diagram of the camera module, protective sleeve and sealing ring after assembly in the embodiment; Figure 1

[0032] Figure 5 B-B sectional view structure diagram in the embodiment; Figure 4

[0033] Figure 6 C-C sectional view structure diagram in the embodiment; Figure 4

[0034] Figure 7 Enlarged structure diagram of the D area in the embodiment; Figure 6

[0035] Figure 8 Structure diagram after assembly to the washing machine in the embodiment; Figure 1

[0036] Figure 9 Structure diagram of the window pad in the embodiment; Figure 8

[0037] ​​​​​​​​Figure 10 Figure 9 is a schematic view of the enlarged structure of the A area in Figure 8; Figure 9

[0038] Figure 11 Figure 10 is a schematic view of the protective sleeve and the spray head in Figure 9; Figure 9

[0039] Figure 12 Figure 11 is a schematic view of the structure of the table module in Figure 10; Figure 8

[0040] Figure 13 Figure 12 is a schematic view of the structure of the E-E in Figure 11; Figure 12

[0041] Figure 14 Figure 13 is a schematic view of the enlarged structure of the F area in Figure 12; Figure 13

[0042] Figure 15 Figure 14 is a schematic view of the structure of the upper frame in Figure 13; Figure 14

[0043] Figure 16 Figure 15 is a schematic view of the enlarged structure of a flow guide groove on the lower shell in Figure 14;

[0044] Figure 17 Figure 16 is a schematic view of the exploded structure of Figure 15; Figure 12

[0045] Figure 18 Figure 17 is a schematic view of the structure of the lower shell in Figure 16; Figure 17

[0046] Figure 19 Figure 18 is a schematic view of the enlarged structure of the first buffer strip in Figure 17; Figure 17

[0047] Figure 20 Figure 19 is a schematic view of the enlarged structure of the second buffer strip in Figure 18; Figure 17

[0048] Figure 21 Figure 20 is a schematic view of the cross-sectional structure of the display assembly after assembly;

[0049] ​​​​​​​​​​An observation module 50, a display assembly 51, a display screen 511, a second sealing strip 512, a camera module 52, a camera 521, a light 522, a fixed lug plate 523, a protective sleeve 53, a sleeve body 531, a shooting port 532, a protective lens 533, a sealing ring 534, a fastening groove 536, a buckle 537, a sealing gasket 54; a table top module 100, an upper frame 10, an upper frame body 11, an outer side frame 12, a recess 13, a fastening groove 15, a via hole 151, a lower shell 20, a lower shell body 21, a first mounting frame 22, a rear accommodating groove 23, a flow guide groove 231, a flow guide hole 232, a front accommodating groove 24, a front edge accommodating groove 29, a table top glass 30, a main control assembly 40, a display panel 41, a lamp holder 42, a display diaphragm 43, a touch film 44, a main control glass 45, a first sealing strip 46, a buffer strip 60, a first buffer strip 61, a water infiltration groove 611, a second buffer strip 62, a protruding block 621, a drainage portion 622, a spray head 70, a window gasket 200, a first mounting portion 201, a first mounting hole 2011, a first mounting cylinder 2012, a bayonet 20121, a second mounting portion 202, a fastening member 1, a sealing cap 2, a fastening cap 101, a fastening column 102. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

[0051] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the positions or location relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like are based on the position relationship shown in the drawings. The terms are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; the features with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0052] In the present application, unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] ReferenceFigures 1-20 is an embodiment of the laundry machine observation module provided by the present application, and the laundry machine observation module 50 comprises a camera module 52 and a protective sleeve 53. The camera module 52 has a camera 521 for shooting the inside of the inner drum of the laundry machine, and the protective sleeve 53 is installed on the laundry machine, and the camera module 52 is located in the protective sleeve 53. The protective sleeve 53 has a sleeve body 531, a shooting port 532 formed on the sleeve body 531, and a light-transmitting protective lens 533 sealingly arranged at the shooting port 532. By arranging the observation module 50, the situation in the inner drum of the laundry machine can be observed, and the washing situation can be observed during the working process of the laundry machine. By arranging the protective sleeve 53, the camera module 52 is protected and installed on the laundry machine. By arranging the protective lens 533, the camera 521 can be installed in the protective sleeve 53, the shooting of the inner drum is realized, the protection of the camera 521 is ensured, and the observation of the situation in the inner drum is realized.

[0054] Referring to Figures 4-7 , the camera 521 is located at the inner side of the protective lens 533, that is, the camera 521 is arranged adjacent to the protective lens 533. A sealing ring 534 is arranged between the protective lens 533 and the shooting port 532 to prevent water from entering the protective sleeve 53.

[0055] The camera module 52 also has an illuminating lamp 522 extending out of the protective sleeve 53. The illuminating lamp 522 provides illumination for the camera 521 and can also serve as a drum lamp of the laundry machine. An extension port is formed on the sleeve body 531, and the illuminating lamp 522 extends out of the extension port. The protective sleeve 53 is in the shape of a cylinder with one end open, the extension port is formed at the bottom of the protective sleeve 53, and the shooting port 532 is formed on the cylinder wall of the protective sleeve 53. A sealing gasket 54 is arranged outside the illuminating lamp 522 between the illuminating lamp 522 and the extension port, which ensures the sealing between the illuminating lamp 522 and the extension port.

[0056] The camera module 52 is fixed in the protective sleeve 53. Specifically, the camera module 52 has a fixing lug 523, and the camera module 52 is fixed in the protective sleeve by a fastener. A fastening groove 536 matched with the fastener is formed on the protective sleeve 53. The camera module 52 is fixed in the protective sleeve 53 by the fastener, which is beneficial to the stability and firmness of the fixed camera module 52.

[0057] Referring to Figure 8As shown, the observation module 50 is arranged on the window cushion 200 of the washing machine, and is arranged on the window cushion 200 to slow down the vibration transmission of the washing machine during the working process to the protective sleeve 53. The window cushion 200 has a certain damping effect, and is arranged on the window cushion 200 to avoid occupying the washing space of the washing machine. The first mounting portion 201 for mounting the protective sleeve 53 is arranged on the window cushion 200 of the washing machine. The first mounting portion 201 has a first mounting hole 2011 opened on the window cushion 200, and the protective sleeve 53 is inserted and mounted in the first mounting hole 2011. The first mounting portion 201 further has a first mounting cylinder 2012 arranged in a direction away from the center of the window cushion 200 along the first mounting hole 2011, and the first mounting cylinder 2012 is sleeved outside the protective sleeve 53. The first mounting cylinder 2012 is arranged to facilitate increasing the contact area of the protective sleeve 53 and the first mounting cylinder 2012, and to facilitate the stability of the protective sleeve 53 after being mounted to the first mounting cylinder 2012, thereby avoiding the rotation of the protective sleeve 53.

[0058] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, the protective sleeve 53 is clamped and fixed in the first mounting cylinder 2012. At least one pair of oppositely arranged clamping holes 20121 are opened on the first mounting cylinder 2012, and a clamping buckle 537 matched with the clamping holes 20121 is arranged on the protective sleeve 53. The clamping buckle 537 is clamped in the clamping holes 20121. By arranging the clamping holes 20121 and the clamping buckle 537, the installation and fixation of the protective sleeve 53 are facilitated, and the installation efficiency is improved.

[0059] A spray head 70 for spraying the protective lens 533 is arranged on the washing machine, and a second mounting portion 202 for mounting the spray head 70 is arranged on the window cushion 200 of the washing machine. The spray head 70 is used for spraying the protective lens 533 and the observation window glass.

[0060] Referring to Figure 17As shown, the observation module 50 further comprises a display assembly 51 for displaying the image taken by the camera module 52, and the display assembly 51 is arranged on the top panel module 100 of the washing machine. The top panel module 100 has an upper frame 10, a lower shell 20, a top panel glass 30 arranged between the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, and a display assembly 40 arranged between the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20. The upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 are fixed by fasteners 1, and the top panel glass 30 is clamped between the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, and a buffer strip 60 is arranged between the upper frame 10 and the top panel glass 30, and between the lower shell 20 and the top panel glass 30. The top panel module 100 is provided with the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, and the top panel glass 30 is clamped between the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, and the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 are fixed by the fasteners 1, which is beneficial to ensure the firmness of the split top panel module 100 after being fixed, and avoids the flash joint problem between the components; through the clamping installation of the top panel glass 30 and the arrangement of the buffer strip 60, when the shrinkage rate or expansion rate between the components changes due to temperature change, the relative slight displacement between the top panel glass 30 and the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 can be realized, which avoids the stretching of the top panel glass 30, and is beneficial to improve the quality of the product and the useable environment range of the product.

[0061] Referring to Figure 14 As shown, the buffer strip 60 has a first buffer strip 61 located between the upper frame 10 and the top panel glass 30, and a second buffer strip 62 located between the lower shell 20 and the top panel glass 30, the first buffer strip 61 is located above the top panel glass 30, and the second buffer strip 62 is located outside the side of the top panel glass 30. The upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 are injection molded and made of the same material, so the size change of the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 is the same when the temperature changes; when the temperature changes greatly, the size change of the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 is greater than that of the top panel glass 30, and in the case of low temperature, the shrinkage size of the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 is greater than that of the top panel glass 30, and the top panel glass 30 slightly moves relative to the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, so that the first buffer strip 61 and the second buffer strip 62 are slightly compressed.

[0062] The upper frame 10 is frame-shaped, and has an upper frame body 11 and an outer side frame 12 extending downward along the edge of the upper frame body 11. A recess 13 for accommodating the first buffer strip 61 is arranged on the upper frame body 11 and located on the lower end surface of the upper frame body 11. The first buffer strip 61 is horizontally arranged, and a plurality of water permeation grooves 611 for water to pass through are arranged on the side of the first buffer strip 61 close to the table glass 30. The water dripping from the table glass 30 can flow outward through the water permeation grooves 611, so as to avoid the water from gathering on the table glass 30. The plurality of water permeation grooves 611 are arranged at intervals, so that the side of the first buffer strip 61 close to the table glass 30 is concave-convex, which is beneficial to the compression deformation of the upper frame 10 and avoids the shrinkage force of the upper frame 10 due to temperature change from acting on the table glass 30, thereby ensuring the safety of the table glass.

[0063] Referring to Figure 14 and Figure 18 As shown in the figures, the lower shell 20 has a lower shell body 21 and a first mounting frame 22 extending upward along the lower shell body 21. The first mounting frame 22 surrounds the outside of the table glass 30. The lower shell body 21 is plate-shaped, and the first mounting frame 22 and the lower shell body 21 surround to form a rear accommodating groove 23 in which the table glass 30 is located. The second buffer strip 62 is located between the first mounting frame 22 and the table glass 30. The second buffer strip 62 is vertically arranged, and a plurality of protrusions 621 are arranged at intervals on the side of the second buffer strip 62 close to the table glass 30. Adjacent two protrusions 621 form a drainage part 622 for water to pass through. The first buffer strip 61 and the second buffer strip 62 are arranged adjacently. Specifically, the first buffer strip 61 is mounted in the recess 13 of the upper frame 10, and the second buffer strip 62 is mounted on the inner side surface of the first mounting frame 22 of the lower shell 20. The water permeation grooves 611 and the drainage parts 622 are connected in communication, so that the water dripping onto the table glass 30 can flow along the drainage parts 622 after passing through the water permeation grooves 611.

[0064] The lower shell body 21 is provided with a flow guide groove 231 located on the inner side of the first mounting frame 22, and a flow guide hole 232 penetrating through the bottom of the flow guide groove 231. The second buffer strip 62 is located above the flow guide groove 231, and the water flowing along the drainage parts 622 flows downward into the flow guide groove 231 and then flows downward out of the split table module 100 through the flow guide hole 232. It is preferred that the size of the flow guide groove 231 in the inner-outer direction is greater than or equal to the size of the second buffer strip 62 in the inner-outer direction, wherein the direction close to the center of the lower shell body 21 is the inner direction, and the opposite direction is the outer direction.

[0065] Referring to Figure 14As shown, the water seepage groove 611 on the first buffer strip 61, the drainage part 622 on the second buffer strip 62, the flow guide groove 231 and the flow guide hole 232 form a flow guide channel for the water dropped on the table glass 30, which can guide the water dropped on the table glass 30 to flow through the gap between the table glass 30 and the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, and then flow out of the table module 100.

[0066] The display assembly 51 has a display screen 511 which is sealingly arranged between the upper frame 10, and the display glass 511 is provided with a second sealing strip 512 between the display glass 511 and the upper frame 10; the table module 100 further has a main control assembly 40 assembled on the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, and the main control assembly 40 is arranged side by side with the display assembly 51. By arranging the main control assembly 40 on the table module 100, the control panel is omitted, which is beneficial to reduce the installation and fixation of the control panel, improve the assembly efficiency, and arrange the main control assembly 40 between the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, which can omit the main control panel support and the lamp holder and other components, is beneficial to reduce the number of components of the main control assembly 40, reduce the procurement cost of the components, reduce the assembly steps of the main control assembly 40, improve the installation efficiency of the main control assembly 40, and reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0067] The main control assembly 40 further has a display panel 41 located below the lower shell 20, a display diaphragm 43 located above the lamp holder 42, a main control glass 45 sealingly arranged with the upper frame 10, and a touch diaphragm 44 located below the main control glass 45. The display diaphragm 43 is pasted on the upper end of the lamp holder 42, the touch diaphragm 44 is pasted on the lower end face of the main control glass 45, and the display diaphragm 43 and the touch diaphragm 44 are arranged in a spaced manner. Preferably, the gap H between the display diaphragm 43 and the touch diaphragm 44 is 0.1mm-0.3mm.

[0068] The table module 100 further has a table glass 30 arranged between the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20, the main control assembly 40 and the table glass 30 are arranged front and back, the main control assembly 40 is located in front of the table glass 30, and the main control assembly 40 is arranged side by side with the display assembly 51. The lower shell 20 is provided with a rear accommodating groove 23 for accommodating the table glass 30, a front accommodating groove 24 for accommodating the main control glass 45, and a front edge accommodating groove 29 for accommodating the display assembly 51; the first sealing strip 46 is arranged between the main control assembly 40 and the upper frame 10 to realize the sealing of the main control glass 45 and the upper frame 10; and the second sealing strip 512 is arranged between the display glass 511 and the upper frame 10 to prevent water from seeping in.

[0069] Referring to Figures 13-15As shown, the upper frame 10 and the lower shell 20 are fixed by the fastener 1. Specifically, the lower concave fastening groove 15 is arranged on the upper frame 10, the through hole 151 is arranged at the bottom of the fastening groove 15, and the threaded column 27 matched with the fastener 1 is arranged on the lower shell 20. The fastener 1 has the fastening cap 101 and the fastening column 102, the height of the fastening cap 101 is less than the depth of the fastening groove 15, that is, the fastening cap 1 is located in the fastening groove 15, and preferably, the ratio of the depth of the fastening groove 15 to the height of the fastening cap 101 is 1.5-2.5. The sealing cap 2 is buckled at the top end of the fastening groove 15 to prevent water from entering the fastening groove 15, and the upper end surface of the sealing cap 2 is arranged higher than the upper end surface of the fastening groove 15, so that the article placed at the fastening groove 15 of the table top module 30 can first contact the sealing cap 2 to play a buffering protection role.

[0070] The above examples are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit it; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing examples, the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing examples can still be modified by those skilled in the art, or some technical features can be replaced by equivalent ones; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed by the present application.

Claims

1. A laundry machine observation module, characterized in that, The observation module comprises: a camera module having a camera for shooting the inside of the drum of the washing machine; a protective sleeve mounted on the washing machine, the camera module being located in the protective sleeve; the protective sleeve has a sleeve body, a shooting port formed on the sleeve body, and a light-transmitting protective lens sealingly arranged at the shooting port; the camera module further has an illuminating lamp protruding from the protective sleeve for providing illumination for the camera and serving as a drum lamp, an extension port for the illuminating lamp to protrude being formed on the sleeve body, the protective sleeve being in a cylindrical shape with one end open, the extension port being formed at the bottom of the protective sleeve, and the shooting port being formed on the wall of the protective sleeve.

2. The viewing module of claim 1, wherein, The camera module further has a sealing gasket located between the illuminating lamp and the extension port, the sealing gasket being sleeved on the outside of the illuminating lamp.

3. The viewing module of claim 1, wherein, The camera module further has a fixing lug plate, the camera module being fixed in the protective sleeve by a fastener, and a fastening groove matched with the fastener being formed on the protective sleeve.

4. The viewing module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The observation module further comprises a display assembly for displaying the image shot by the camera module, the display assembly being arranged on a top panel module of the washing machine.

5. The viewing module of claim 4, wherein, The top panel module has an upper frame and a lower shell, and the display assembly is arranged between the upper frame and the lower shell.

6. The viewing module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A first mounting portion for mounting the protective sleeve is arranged on a window pad of the washing machine, the first mounting portion having a first mounting hole formed on the window pad, and the protective sleeve is inserted into the first mounting hole.

7. The viewing module of claim 6, wherein, The first mounting portion further has a first mounting cylinder arranged on the outside of the protective sleeve and extending away from the center of the window pad along the first mounting hole.

8. The viewing module of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A spray head for spraying the protective lens is arranged on the washing machine, and a second mounting portion for mounting the spray head is arranged on the window pad of the washing machine.

9. A laundry washing machine comprising: The cabinet and the top panel module arranged on the top of the cabinet further comprise the observation module according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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