A shockproof base and a household appliance

Abstract

This invention discloses a shock-absorbing base and a household appliance. The shock-absorbing base includes a base body, a buffer strip and a support member on the base body. The buffer strip is connected to the support member, and the support member is connected to the base body. A buffer gap is provided between the buffer strip and the base body. A vibration element is placed on the buffer strip to absorb the vibration energy generated by the vibration element through the deformation of the buffer strip. The shock-absorbing base of this invention absorbs the vibration generated by the vibration element during operation by adding a buffer member to the base body, reducing the number of parts used and lowering the product cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a shockproof base and a household appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Household appliances such as water dispensers and refrigerators typically contain vibrating components like water pumps or compressors. During use, these components generate vibration and noise, affecting user comfort. Taking a water dispenser with a water tank as an example, the pump inside draws water from the tank into the user's cup. The pump vibrates during operation. On one hand, if the pump is not securely fixed, it will affect its normal operation; on the other hand, the vibration generates noise, impacting the user's drinking comfort.

[0003] To address the issue of unstable vibration components causing noise, current technologies often employ adding components to absorb pump vibration. However, this increases product costs, hinders widespread adoption, and the components are prone to damage, affecting the pump's normal operation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the technical problem mentioned in the background section regarding the increased product cost caused by adding more parts to reduce water pump vibration, this invention provides a shock-absorbing base and household appliance. The base body incorporates a buffer strip and support components. The deformation of the buffer strip absorbs the vibration generated by the vibrating elements during operation, reducing the number of parts used and lowering product cost.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the specific technical solution of the present invention for a shockproof base and a household appliance is as follows:

[0006] An anti-vibration base includes a base body, a buffer strip and a support member on the base body, the buffer strip is connected to the support member, the support member is connected to the base body, a buffer gap is provided between the buffer strip and the base body, and a vibration element is placed on the buffer strip to absorb the vibration energy generated by the vibration element through the deformation of the buffer strip.

[0007] Furthermore, the support includes at least one side support plate, which is arranged perpendicular to the buffer strip.

[0008] Furthermore, there is one side support plate, one end of the buffer strip is connected to the side support plate, and the other end of the buffer strip is a free end.

[0009] Furthermore, there are two side support plates and at least two buffer strips. One end of each buffer strip is connected to the side support plate, and the other end of each buffer strip is a free end. The free ends of adjacent buffer strips are staggered.

[0010] Furthermore, there are two side support plates, and the two ends of the buffer strip are respectively connected to the side support plates.

[0011] Furthermore, a displacement notch is provided in the middle of the buffer zone.

[0012] Furthermore, the support also includes a support plate disposed below the buffer strip, which is connected to the base body to form a buffer gap between the buffer strip and the support.

[0013] Furthermore, the support plate is connected to the side support plate, and the support plate and the side support plate are perpendicular to each other.

[0014] Furthermore, the buffer strip, support components, and base body are integrally formed, or the support components and base body are detachably connected.

[0015] A household appliance includes a vibrating element and the aforementioned shock-absorbing base.

[0016] The shockproof base and household appliance of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0017] First, the shockproof base of the present invention has a buffer strip and a support on the base body. The deformation of the buffer strip absorbs the vibration generated by the vibration element during operation, thereby reducing the number of parts used and reducing the cost of the product.

[0018] Secondly, the shockproof base of the present invention allows for the assembly of vibration elements of different specifications, achieving flexible assembly within a certain range.

[0019] Finally, the shock-absorbing base of the present invention ensures that the buffer strip has sufficient elasticity by setting displacement notches on the buffer strip; the displacement notches between adjacent buffer strips are staggered to ensure that the buffer strip has strong toughness in addition to sufficient elasticity, so as to support the vibrating element. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shockproof base of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Detailed view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the buffer of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment of the buffer of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the buffer component of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the shockproof base of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water pump of the present invention when it is installed on the anti-vibration base.

[0027] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Base body; 11. Threaded column; 2. Vibration element; 3. Buffer; 31. Buffer band; 32. Buffer gap; 33. Support plate; 34. Displacement notch; 35. Side support plate; 36. Base plate; 37. Mounting base; 4. Top cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0029] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in general dictionaries should be understood to have the meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the prior art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless specifically defined.

[0030] The present invention proposes a shockproof base that can solve the technical problem of increasing product cost by adding parts to reduce water pump vibration in the prior art. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an anti-vibration base according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, an anti-vibration base according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base body 1, on which a buffer 3 for supporting a vibrating element 2 is provided. The buffer 3 includes a buffer strip 31 and a support member. The support member is connected to the base body 1, and a buffer gap 32 is provided between the buffer strip 31 and the base body 1. The vibrating element 2 is placed on the buffer strip 31 to absorb the vibration energy generated by the vibrating element 2. By adding a buffer 3 to the base body 1, when the vibrating element 2 operates, it generates vibration, which is transmitted to the buffer strip 31. The buffer strip 31 absorbs the vibration energy under the drive of the vibrating element 2, thereby achieving an anti-vibration effect, reducing the number of parts used, reducing product cost, and improving reliability by optimizing the structure of the base body 1 to absorb the vibration energy of the vibrating element 2.

[0031] Typically, vibrating elements 2 such as water pumps and compressors are mostly cylindrical. In order to enable the buffer belt 31 to support various vibrating elements 2, the buffer belt 31 has an arc-shaped support surface that matches the vibrating element 2. The shape of the support surface can be changed according to the shape of the vibrating element 2, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0032] In this embodiment, the support includes at least one side support plate 35, which is disposed at the end of the buffer strip 31 and is perpendicular to the buffer strip 31.

[0033] In one embodiment, there is one side support plate 35, one end of the buffer strip 31 is connected to the side support plate 35, and the other end of the buffer strip 31 is a free end. The free end of the buffer strip 31 is curved upward to prevent the vibration element 2 from detaching from the buffer strip 31. Typically, there are one or more buffer strips 31, and the ends of the buffer strips 31 are connected to the side wall of the side support plate 35. When there are multiple buffer strips 31, each buffer strip 31 is connected to the same side of the side support plate 35 in parallel. When the size of the vibration element 2 is different, after the vibration element 2 is installed on the buffer strip 31, the buffer strip 31 will undergo a certain displacement to ensure that the vibration element 2 can be installed in the correct position.

[0034] In the second embodiment, there are two side support plates 35 and at least two buffer strips 31. Each buffer strip 31 is disposed between two side support plates 35. One end of each buffer strip 31 is connected to the side support plate 35, and the other end of each buffer strip 31 is a free end. The free ends of adjacent buffer strips 31 are staggered, that is, a displacement gap 34 is formed between the free end of the buffer strip 31 and the adjacent side support plate 35. The adjacent displacement gaps 34 are staggered to ensure that the buffer strip 31 has sufficient elasticity.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the buffer strips 31 are arranged sequentially, with the odd-numbered displacement gaps 34 located at the same end of the buffer strip 31, and the even-numbered displacement gaps 34 located on the same side of the buffer strip 31. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the middle, the displacement notches 34 corresponding to the first and third buffer bands 31 are set at the left end of the buffer band 31, and the displacement notches 34 corresponding to the second buffer band 31 are set at the right end of the buffer band 31, so as to ensure that the buffer band 31 has sufficient elasticity and also has a certain toughness to provide sufficient support for the vibration element 2.

[0036] In the third embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the two ends of the buffer strip 31 are respectively connected to the side support plate 35. Relying on the deformation of the buffer strip 31 and the avoidance effect of the buffer gap 32, the vibration energy of the vibration element 2 can also be absorbed.

[0037] When both ends of the buffer band 31 are connected to the support member, the buffer member 3 absorbs less vibration energy. Improvements are made based on the above embodiment, such as... Figure 4 As shown, a displacement notch 34 is provided in the middle of the buffer band 31.

[0038] The above embodiments are all technical solutions where the buffer strip 31 is connected to the base body 1 through the side support plate 35. In actual use, since the buffer strip 31 has an arc-shaped structure, the height difference between the buffer strip 31 and the base body 1 is different at different positions. In order to compensate for the difference between the two, the support also includes a support plate 33 set below the buffer strip 31. The support plate 33 is connected to the base body 1, and the buffer gap 32 is formed between the buffer strip 31 and the support plate 33. At the same time, when the buffer strip 31 vibrates with the vibration element 2, the support plate 33 plays a limiting role.

[0039] The support plate 33 is perpendicular to the side support plate 35, and the support plate 33 and the buffer strip 31 are arranged opposite each other. The support plate 33 can be set independently; or, the support plate 33 can be connected with the side support plate 35 to form an integral structure, thereby improving the strength and reliability of the support component.

[0040] The location and connection method of the buffer band 31 are determined according to actual needs and are not limited in this application.

[0041] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the buffer 3 is integrally formed with the base body 1. The buffer 3 can be directly manufactured by injection molding the base body 1 without reinstallation or welding, thus greatly reducing manpower and material resources.

[0042] In another embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the buffer 3 is detachably connected to the base body 1, the bottom surface of the support is connected to the base plate 36, and the base plate 36 is detachably connected to the base body 1.

[0043] Specifically, the base plate 36 has mounting seats 37 at both ends, which are fixed to the base body 1 by fasteners; or, the base plate 36 has a buckle, and the base body 1 has a slot that mates with the buckle, so that the support member is snapped into place with the base body 1. By detachably connecting the support member to the base body 1, the buffer member 3 can be installed as an independent component, thus allowing the selection of the appropriate buffer member 3 according to the shape and size of the vibration element 2, making it more widely applicable.

[0044] The buffer strip can be made of elastic and tough materials such as plastic, rubber, silicone, and metal sheets.

[0045] The shockproof base provided by this invention can be used in household appliances containing vibrating components such as water pumps and compressors, such as water dispensers and refrigerators.

[0046] like Figure 7 As shown, the present invention also provides a household appliance, including a top cover 4, a vibration element 2, and the aforementioned shockproof base. The top cover 4 is provided with a mounting groove that matches the vibration element 2, and mounting holes are provided opposite to each other on the top cover 4 and the base body 1, and the top cover 4 and the base body 1 are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0047] The shockproof base provided in this embodiment of the invention absorbs the vibration generated by the vibration element 2 during operation by adding a buffer 3 to the base body 1, thereby reducing the number of parts used and lowering the product cost; vibration elements 2 of different specifications can be assembled on the shockproof base, achieving flexible assembly within a certain range; by setting displacement notches 34 on the buffer strip 31, the buffer strip has sufficient elasticity; the displacement notches 34 between adjacent buffer strips 31 are staggered to ensure that the buffer strip 31 has sufficient elasticity and strong toughness to support the vibration element 2.

[0048] It is understood that the present invention has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shockproof base, characterized in that, The device includes a base body, on which a buffer strip and a support member are provided. The buffer strip is connected to the support member, which is connected to the base body. A buffer gap is provided between the buffer strip and the base body. A vibration element is placed on the buffer strip to absorb the vibration energy generated by the vibration element through the deformation of the buffer strip. The support member also includes a support plate located below the buffer strip, which is connected to the base body, forming a buffer gap between the buffer strip and the support member. The support plate is connected to a side support plate, which is perpendicular to each other. There are two side support plates, and the two ends of the buffer strip are respectively connected to the side support plates. A displacement notch is provided in the middle of the buffer strip. The buffer strip is made of a material with elasticity and toughness.

2. The shock-absorbing base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support includes at least one side support plate, which is arranged perpendicular to the buffer strip.

3. The shock-absorbing base according to claim 2, characterized in that, There is one side support plate. One end of the buffer strip is connected to the side support plate, and the other end of the buffer strip is a free end.

4. The shock-absorbing base according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are two side support plates and at least two buffer strips. One end of each buffer strip is connected to the side support plate, and the other end of each buffer strip is a free end. The free ends of adjacent buffer strips are staggered.

5. The shock-absorbing base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer strip, support components, and base body are integrally formed, or the support components and base body are detachably connected.

6. A household appliance, characterized in that, It includes a vibration element and a shock-absorbing base as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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