A wall-hung washing machine

Abstract

The application discloses a wall-mounted washing machine, which comprises a body assembly and a door assembly, wherein the door assembly is installed on the body assembly, and the door assembly comprises a door body, a hinge which movably connects the door body and the body assembly, and a positioning connecting structure which is arranged on the hinge and used for connecting the body assembly and positioning the door assembly. The positioning connecting structure can position the door body and the hinge and is used for connecting the door assembly and the body assembly, so that the arrangement of related components is reduced, the structure of the door assembly is simplified, and the production process is further simplified.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of washing equipment, and particularly relates to a wall-mounted washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] The door body of the wall-mounted washing machine is an appearance part and is fixed on the washing machine body through a hinge. In the process of installing the door body, the door body and the hinge are generally pre-assembled first, and then the hinge is fixed on the washing machine body. In the assembly process of the door body, the position of the positioning structure has no special technical features, so the staff cannot accurately position the door body, and it is difficult to accurately connect the door body to the corresponding position of the main body of the wall-mounted washing machine, which increases the assembly difficulty of the wall-mounted washing machine, increases the maintenance difficulty, and reduces the assembly efficiency.

[0003] In addition, when the door body of the wall-mounted washing machine is installed on the washing machine body through the hinge, the door body is heavy, and before the door body and the washing machine body are positioned and installed, a person needs to hold up the door body, so an additional staff is needed to assist in the installation of the door body in the process of installing the door body, which is not convenient for operation, is complicated and laborious to install, and wastes manpower.

[0004] A wall-mounted washing machine is disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN201910115830.1, which comprises an outer cylinder, a door body and a hinge. One end of the hinge is connected with the outer cylinder, and the other end is connected with the door body. A limiting support structure is arranged on the hinge, which is used for limiting and supporting the door body during installation of the door body and preventing the door body from being separated from the hinge.

[0005] The wall-mounted washing machine in the above-mentioned scheme has a limiting support structure for limiting and supporting the door body and preventing the door body from being separated from the hinge, and also has a positioning part for positioning the door body. However, the connecting part for connecting the door body and the outer cylinder and the positioning part for positioning the door body are two separate parts, which not only occupies the space of the hinge, but also increases the processing procedures. In addition, the limiting support structure is only one, which cannot guarantee the supporting effect.

[0006] In view of the above technical defects, the present application is proposed. SUMMARY

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a wall-mounted washing machine which has a simple structure, is convenient to position, can guarantee the supporting effect of the door body during installation of the door body, and has a positioning effect at the connecting part for connecting the door body and the washing machine body.

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical scheme of the present application is as follows:

[0009] A wall-mounted washing machine comprises a machine body assembly, and further comprises a door assembly mounted on the machine body assembly, the door assembly comprising,

[0010] a door body;

[0011] a hinge movably connecting the door body and the machine body assembly;

[0012] a positioning connecting structure arranged on the hinge and used for connecting the machine body assembly and positioning the door body and the hinge.

[0013] By adopting the above scheme, the positioning connecting structure can be used for positioning the door body and the hinge and connecting the door assembly and the machine body assembly, and thus the structure of the door assembly is simplified, and the production process is further simplified.

[0014] Further, the positioning connecting structure comprises a positioning connecting hole and a connecting piece, and the positioning connecting hole is arranged on the hinge.

[0015] The machine body assembly is provided with a positioning column matched with the positioning connecting hole.

[0016] The positioning column is inserted into the positioning connecting hole to position the door body and the hinge, and the connecting piece is used to fixedly connect the positioning connecting hole and the positioning column, so as to mount the door assembly on the machine body assembly.

[0017] By adopting the above scheme, the structure of the positioning connecting structure is relatively simple, and the positioning and connecting effects of the positioning connecting structure are ensured.

[0018] Further, the machine body assembly comprises,

[0019] a body having a clothes feeding opening;

[0020] a door cover arranged around the clothes feeding opening and covering an end of the body facing the door assembly;

[0021] The positioning connecting hole is in a column hole structure and protrudes from the hinge.

[0022] The positioning column is arranged on the body, the door cover is provided with a through hole matched with the positioning column, and the column hole structure penetrates through the through hole to wrap an end of the positioning column.

[0023] By adopting the above scheme, the door cover can improve the appearance effect of the machine body of the washing machine, and can reduce the contact between the body and the external environment and improve the sealing effect of the body of the washing machine.

[0024] Further, the door cover is provided with a mounting groove.

[0025] The hinge comprises,

[0026] a base, which is a plate structure and has the same shape as the mounting groove, is mounted in the mounting groove;

[0027] a hinge part, one end of which is fixedly mounted on the base and the other end of which is pivotally connected with the door body;

[0028] the positioning connecting hole is arranged on the base;

[0029] the through hole is arranged on the mounting groove and penetrates the bottom wall of the mounting groove.

[0030] By adopting the above scheme, the difficulty of connecting the door body and the machine body assembly by the connecting part can be reduced, the positioning effect of the hinge can be achieved, the shaking of the hinge exposed on the surface of the door can be prevented, and the connecting effect of the hinge and the door can be improved.

[0031] Further, the plate thickness of the base is not greater than the groove depth of the mounting groove, and the axial length of the positioning connecting hole is greater than the groove depth of the mounting groove.

[0032] By adopting the above scheme, the perfect clamping of the base and the mounting groove can be achieved, the appearance effect of the door body can be improved, the positioning effect of the positioning connecting part and the positioning column after matching can be ensured, and the fastening connection of the hinge and the machine body assembly can be achieved.

[0033] Further, the side of the positioning connecting hole facing the hinge part is a counterbore structure.

[0034] Preferably, the positioning connecting hole and the positioning column are screw-connected, the connecting part is a screw, and the screw head of the screw is located in the counterbore structure.

[0035] By adopting the above scheme, the counterbore structure can accommodate one end of the connecting part, play a role in positioning the connecting part, facilitate the insertion of the connecting part, and ensure the connecting effect of the hinge and the machine body assembly.

[0036] Further, the positioning connecting hole is provided with at least two positioning connecting holes located on both sides of the hinge part.

[0037] By adopting the above scheme, the connecting effect of the positioning connecting hole and the positioning column is further improved, and the connecting effect of the hinge and the machine body assembly is further improved.

[0038] Further, the hinge is further provided with a limiting support part, and the machine body assembly is provided with a matching part matched with the limiting support part for limiting and supporting the door assembly.

[0039] By adopting the above scheme, the door body is limited and supported during installation of the door assembly on the machine body assembly, the door assembly is prevented from being separated from the machine body assembly, time and labor are saved, the installation process is simplified, in addition, the limiting and supporting part has the limiting effect and can also play a role in preliminary positioning of the door assembly.

[0040] Further, the limiting and supporting part is arranged on the side of the base part facing the door.

[0041] The cooperating part is arranged on the door.

[0042] The limiting and supporting part and the cooperating part are provided with at least two groups.

[0043] By adopting the above scheme, the at least two groups of limiting and supporting parts and cooperating parts can ensure the limiting and supporting effect of the limiting and supporting part on the door assembly.

[0044] Further, the limiting and supporting part comprises a hook structure, and the cooperating part comprises a limiting hole arranged on the door.

[0045] After adopting the above technical scheme, the present application has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0046] 1. The positioning and connecting structure can position the door body and the hinge and can also be used to connect the door assembly and the machine body assembly, which is multipurpose, reduces the arrangement of related parts, reduces the occupied area of related parts, simplifies the structure of the door assembly, and further simplifies the production process.

[0047] 2. The positioning and connecting structure is arranged in the form of at least two positioning and connecting holes, which has a relatively simple structure, is connected with the positioning column matched therewith, and can ensure the positioning and connecting effects of the positioning and connecting structure.

[0048] 3. The side of the positioning and connecting hole facing the hinge part is in the form of a counterbore structure, which can accommodate one end of the connecting piece and play a role in positioning the connecting piece, facilitates insertion of the connecting piece, and in addition, the arrangement mode of the positioning and connecting hole and the connecting mode of the positioning column can ensure the connecting effect of the hinge and the machine body assembly.

[0049] 4. The hinge is provided with at least two groups of limiting and supporting parts, which can limit and support the door body during installation of the door assembly on the machine body assembly, prevent the door assembly from being separated from the machine body assembly, save time and labor, and simplify the installation process, in addition, the limiting and supporting part has the limiting effect and can also play a role in preliminary positioning of the door assembly.

[0050] The specific embodiments of the present application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0051] The accompanying drawings, which are part of this application, serve to further understand the present application, and the schematic embodiments of the present application and the descriptions thereof are used to explain the present application, but do not constitute undue limitations on the present application. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative labor for those skilled in the art. In the drawings:

[0052] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial explosion structure of the wall-mounted washing machine of the present application;

[0053] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hinge of the present application;

[0054] Figure 3 is another angle schematic diagram of Figure 2 ;

[0055] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the hinge of the present application;

[0056] Figure 5 is another angle schematic diagram of Figure 4 .

[0057] In the drawings: 1, hinge; 11, positioning connecting hole; 111, counterbore structure; 12, base; 13, hinged part; 14, limiting support part; 2, body; 21, positioning column; 22, clothes throwing opening; 3, door; 31, front plate; 32, assembly plate; 33, perforation; 331, first hole; 332, second hole; 34, mounting groove; 341, first groove; 342, second groove; 35, matching part; 351, first part; 352, second part; 36, door lock mounting hole.

[0058] It should be noted that these drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely in the following with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application, but not to limit the scope of the present application.

[0060] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and 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.

[0061] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention discloses a wall-mounted washing machine, including a body assembly and a door assembly. The door assembly is mounted on the body assembly. The door assembly includes a door body; a hinge 1, which movably connects the door body and the body assembly; and a positioning connection structure disposed on the hinge 1, which is used to connect with the body assembly and to position the door body and the hinge 1 during installation of the door assembly.

[0063] After the door body and the hinge 1 are pre-installed and connected, the hinge 1 is then installed on the body assembly to achieve the connection between the door assembly and the body assembly (not shown in the door body diagram).

[0064] The positioning connection structure of the present invention can not only position the door body and hinges, but also connect the door assembly and the body assembly. It is multi-functional, reduces the number of related parts, reduces the area occupied by related parts, simplifies the structure of the door assembly, and thus simplifies the production process.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the positioning connection structure includes a positioning connection hole 11 and a connector. The positioning connection hole 11 is disposed on the hinge 1. The body assembly is provided with a positioning post 21 that matches the positioning connection hole 11. The positioning post 21 is inserted into the positioning connection hole 11 to position the door and the hinge 1. The positioning connection hole 11 and the positioning post 21 are fixedly connected by the connector, and the door assembly is installed on the body assembly. The outer diameter of the positioning post 21 is equal to the inner diameter of the positioning connection hole 11.

[0066] The positioning connection structure of the present invention is in the form of a positioning connection hole 11, which makes the structure of the positioning connection structure relatively simple, while ensuring the positioning and connection effect of the positioning connection structure.

[0067] like Figure 1As shown, the body assembly comprises, a body 2, having a clothes throwing opening 22; a door 3, disposed around the circumference of the clothes throwing opening 22, covering the end of the body 2 facing the door assembly; the positioning connecting hole 11 is a column hole structure, protruding from the hinge 1; the positioning column 21 is provided on the body 2, the door 3 is provided with a through hole 33 matched with the positioning column 21, and the column hole structure penetrates the through hole 33 to wrap one end of the positioning column 21. The outer diameter of the door body is not less than the inner diameter of the clothes throwing opening 22, and the structure of the side of the door body facing the clothes throwing opening 22 matches the clothes throwing opening 22, which is used to open or close the clothes throwing opening 22, and the clothes throwing opening 22 can be sealed when the door body is closed.

[0068] Specifically, the body 2 includes a flange installed on the side of the body 2 facing the door 3, the door 3 is installed on the flange of the body 2, the positioning column 21 is also provided on the flange, and the door 3 and the flange are connected. One of the clamping grooves or buckles is provided on the flange, and the other of the clamping grooves or buckles is provided on the side of the door 3 facing the body 2, and the door 3 is connected to the body 2 by the clamping groove and buckle.

[0069] As shown in Figure 1 , the door 3 is provided with a mounting groove 34; the hinge 1 comprises, a base 12, which is a plate structure and has the same shape as the mounting groove 34, and is installed in the mounting groove 34; a hinge part 13, one end of which is fixedly installed on the base 12, and the other end is pivotally connected with the door body; the positioning connecting hole 11 is provided on the base 12; the through hole 33 is provided on the mounting groove 34 and penetrates the bottom wall of the mounting groove 34.

[0070] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 5 , the mounting groove 34 is an arc-shaped groove, and the base 12 is an arc-shaped plate structure matched with the mounting groove 34.

[0071] The hinge part 13 is a columnar structure, and there are two, one end of each of the two hinge parts 13 is installed near the two end parts of the base 12.

[0072] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 5 , the door 3 is also provided with a door lock mounting hole 36, the door lock mounting hole 36 is provided on the door 3 in the circumferential direction opposite to the mounting groove 34, the flange is provided with a door lock penetrating the door lock mounting hole 36, and the door body is provided with a lock hole matched with the door lock, the door lock penetrates the door lock mounting hole 36 and the lock hole, and the door body is locked.

[0073] AsFigure 1 and Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in the drawings, the plate thickness of the base 12 is not greater than the groove depth of the mounting groove 34, and the axial length of the positioning connecting hole 11 is greater than the groove depth of the mounting groove 34. As a preferred solution, the plate thickness of the base 12 is equal to the groove depth of the mounting groove 34.

[0074] The base 12 is completely inserted into the mounting groove 34, and the positioning connecting hole 11 penetrates the positioning column 21 on the flange to wrap the through hole 33, thereby positioning the door body and the hinge. The base 12 of the present application is completely inserted into the mounting groove 34, which can not only well hide the base 12 and improve the appearance effect of the door body, but also ensure the positioning effect of the positioning connecting hole 11 and the positioning column 21, and further realize the fastening connection of the hinge 1 and the machine body assembly.

[0075] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown in the drawings, the side of the positioning connecting hole 11 facing the hinge part 13 is a counterbore structure 111.

[0076] As an embodiment, the positioning connecting hole 11 and the positioning column 21 are screw-connected, the connecting piece is a screw, and the screw head is located in the counterbore structure 111. The central part of the positioning column 21 is provided with a screw hole, the screw is connected by penetrating the positioning connecting hole 11 and the screw hole on the positioning column 21, and the screw head is clamped into the counterbore of the counterbore structure 111, thereby fixing and connecting the door assembly and the machine body assembly. Alternatively, the positioning column 21 is a solid column, and after the positioning connecting hole 11 wraps the positioning column 21, an external force is used to drive the screw into the positioning column 21.

[0077] The counterbore structure 111 of the present application can accommodate one end of the connecting piece, thereby playing a role in positioning the connecting piece, preventing the one end of the connecting piece from being affected by external force and loosening, and facilitating the insertion of the connecting piece. In addition, the setting mode of the positioning connecting hole 11 and the connecting mode with the positioning column 21 can ensure the connection effect of the hinge 1 and the machine body assembly.

[0078] The positioning connecting hole 11 is provided with at least two holes located on both sides of the hinge part 13.

[0079] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1 to 5 The positioning connecting hole 11 is provided with two holes, which are arranged at positions close to both end parts of the base 12 and located on the outside of the hinge part 13. Correspondingly, the sealing door 3 is provided with two through holes 33 arranged close to both end parts of the mounting groove 34.

[0080] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the hinge 1 is further provided with a limiting support part 14, and the body assembly is provided with a matching part 35 matched with the limiting support part 14, which is used for limiting and supporting the door assembly during the installation of the door assembly.

[0081] The limiting support part 14 is arranged on the side of the base 12 facing the sealing door 3, and the matching part 35 is arranged on the sealing door 3. The limiting support part 14 and the matching part 35 are provided with at least two groups.

[0082] As an embodiment, the limiting support part 14 and the matching part 35 are provided with two groups. Two limiting support parts 14 are arranged between the two positioning connecting holes 11, and two matching parts 35 are arranged on the installation groove 34 of the sealing door 3 and located between the two through holes 33.

[0083] The at least two groups of limiting support parts 14 and matching parts 35 of the present application can limit and support the door body during the installation of the door assembly on the body assembly, prevent the door assembly from being separated from the body assembly, save time and labor, simplify the installation process, and additionally, the limiting support part 14 has a limiting function and can also play a role in preliminary positioning of the door assembly.

[0084] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4 The limiting support part 14 includes a hook structure, and the matching part 35 includes a limiting hole arranged on the sealing door 3.

[0085] The limiting hole penetrates the bottom wall of the installation groove 34, and the hook structure is hooked on the sealing door 3 through the limiting hole to limit and support the door assembly.

[0086] As shown in Figure 1 The sealing door 3 includes a front plate 31 installed on the flange of the body 2 and an assembly plate 32 connected to the side of the front plate 31 away from the body 2.

[0087] The installation groove 34 includes a first groove 341 arranged on the front plate 31 and a second groove 342 arranged on the assembly plate 32 and having the same shape as the first groove 341. The groove bottom of the second groove 342 protrudes from the plate wall of the assembly plate 32 facing the body 2 and is arranged in the first groove 341. The plate thickness of the base 12 is equal to the groove depth of the first groove 341. The groove depth of the first groove 341 is equal to the protruding thickness of the second groove 342, and the second groove 342 is completely clamped into the first groove 341.

[0088] The through hole 33 comprises a first hole 331 arranged on the first groove 341 and penetrating the bottom wall of the first groove 341, and a second hole 332 arranged on the second groove 342 and penetrating the bottom wall of the second groove 342, and the size and position of the second hole 332 match those of the first hole 331.

[0089] The matching part 35 is a limiting hole structure, comprising a first part 351 arranged on the first groove 341 and penetrating the bottom wall of the first groove 341, and a second part 352 arranged on the second groove 342 and penetrating the bottom wall of the second groove 342, and the size and position of the second part 352 match those of the first hole 331.

[0090] At least a part of the assembly plate 32 is connected to the front plate 31 along the circumference of the front plate 31. At least a part of the assembly plate 32 is arranged on the outer circumferential side of the front plate 31 and connected to the side of the front plate 31 facing the door body, so that the assembly plate 32 shields a part of the front plate 31 on the side facing the door body. In the shielding range of the assembly plate 32, functional components of the front plate 31, such as reinforcing ribs, mounting holes, etc., can be arranged. The exposure of the functional components affects the appearance, and the assembly plate 32 can hide this part and play a protective role for the functional components.

[0091] The outer circumferential side of the assembly plate 32 extends away from the side of the body 2, and the assembly plate 32 extends along the outer circumferential side to the inner circumferential side in a slope structure. So that at least a part of the assembly plate 32 is the same as the contour of the door body, then the assembly plate 32 can alleviate the impact of the door body in multiple directions.

[0092] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, not any form of limitation on the present application, although the present application has been disclosed as above with the preferred embodiment, however, it is not intended to limit the present application, any skilled person in the art of this patent can make some changes or modifications as equivalent embodiments with the above-mentioned technical content, the implementation schemes in the above-mentioned embodiments can be further combined or replaced, as long as it does not deviate from the technical solution of the present application, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above-mentioned embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application, all still belong to the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A laundry washing machine of the wall-hanging type comprising a body assembly, characterized in that, The door assembly is installed on the machine body assembly, and the door assembly comprises, a door body; a hinge movably connecting the door body and the machine body assembly; a positioning connecting structure arranged on the hinge and used for connecting the machine body assembly and positioning the door body and the hinge; the positioning connecting structure comprises a positioning connecting hole arranged on the hinge and a connecting piece; the machine body assembly is provided with a positioning column matched with the positioning connecting hole; the positioning column is inserted into the positioning connecting hole to position the door body and the hinge, and the connecting piece is used to fixedly connect the positioning connecting hole and the positioning column, so that the door assembly is installed on the machine body assembly; the machine body assembly comprises a main body having a clothes feeding opening; a door cover is arranged around the clothes feeding opening and covers an end of the main body facing the door assembly; the hinge is further provided with a limiting support part, and the mounting groove of the door cover is provided with a matching part matched with the limiting support part; the matching part comprises a limiting hole arranged on the door cover, and the limiting hole penetrates through the bottom wall of the mounting groove.

2. The wall-mounted washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, the positioning connecting hole is a column hole structure and protrudes from the hinge; the positioning column is arranged on the main body, the door cover is provided with a through hole matched with the positioning column, and the column hole structure penetrates through the through hole to wrap an end of the positioning column.

3. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 2, characterized in that the door cover is provided with a mounting groove; the hinge comprises, a base part in a plate structure and having the same shape as the mounting groove, and the base part is installed in the mounting groove; a hinge part having one end fixedly installed on the base part and the other end pivotally connected with the door body; the positioning connecting hole is arranged on the base part; the through hole is arranged on the mounting groove and penetrates through the bottom wall of the mounting groove.

4. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 3, characterized in that the plate thickness of the base part is not greater than the groove depth of the mounting groove, and the axial length of the positioning connecting hole is greater than the groove depth of the mounting groove.

5. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, one side of the positioning connecting hole facing the hinge part is in a counterbore structure.

6. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 5, characterized in that the positioning connecting hole and the positioning column are screw-connected, and the connecting piece is a screw; the screw head of the screw is located in the counterbore structure.

7. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 3, characterized in that the positioning connecting hole is provided with at least two positioning connecting holes located on both sides of the hinge part.

8. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 3, characterized in that the limiting support part is arranged on the side of the base part facing the door cover; the matching part is arranged on the door cover; the limiting support part and the matching part are provided with at least two groups.

9. A laundry washing machine according to Claim 8, characterized in that the limiting support part comprises a hook structure.

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