A washing machine

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a washing machine, which includes an outer drum, the outer drum being formed with a first opening; an inner door, the inner door being arranged at the first opening and connected to the outer drum, the inner door being provided with a seal on the side facing the outer drum, the seal being in contact with the outer surface of the outer drum facing the inner door. In the washing machine provided by the present application, a seal is provided on the side of the inner door facing the outer drum. When washing clothes, the inner door blocks the first opening, and the seal is in contact with the side of the outer drum facing the inner door to seal the outer drum, thereby ensuring the sealing of the washing machine and effectively preventing water leakage from the outer drum. In other words, the seal interacts with the outer drum in a direction perpendicular to the inner door to achieve sealing of the outer drum. By providing a seal on the side of the inner door facing the outer drum and squeezing the seal between the seal and the outer drum to achieve sealing of the outer drum, the structure is simple and lightweight, effectively reducing the preparation cost of the washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] A fully automatic washing machine has pre-programmed cycles in its microcomputer. To wash, select one of these cycles, turn on the faucet, and start the washing machine. The machine automatically detects and controls the water level, accurately completing the soaking, rinsing, spin, and automatic draining cycles. When the washing cycle is complete, it stops automatically and a buzzer sounds.

[0003] A drum washing machine is a type of fully automatic washing machine. The door of the drum washing machine is fixed to the front panel. When the door is closed, the deeply recessed door glass and the rubber ring are squeezed radially to form a seal. However, this structure makes the door system complex and bulky, and the cost is relatively high. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a washing machine, so that the structure of the door system of the washing machine is simple and lightweight, and the cost is effectively reduced.

[0005] The present application provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0006] an outer cylinder, wherein the outer cylinder is formed with a first opening;

[0007] An inner door is provided at the first opening and connected to the outer tube. A sealing member is provided on a side of the inner door facing the outer tube, and the sealing member abuts against an outer surface of the outer tube facing the inner door.

[0008] Optionally, the sealing member is annular, and when the inner door closes the first opening, the sealing member is pressed against the outer periphery of the first opening.

[0009] Optionally, the device further comprises a housing, the housing comprising a front plate, the front plate being formed with a second opening, and the front plate being provided with an outer door for sealing the second opening;

[0010] The outer cylinder is disposed in the shell, and the first opening and the second opening are correspondingly disposed.

[0011] Optionally, a guide post is provided on the surface of the inner door facing the outer door, and the outer door is provided with a sliding groove, and the guide post is slidably connected to the sliding groove so that the inner door and the outer door move synchronously.

[0012] Optionally, the guide column includes a guide rod, which is provided with a first limit block whose outer circumferential width is greater than the width of the slide groove. The guide rod extends through the slide groove to the side of the outer door away from the inner door, and the first limit block is located on the side of the outer door away from the inner door.

[0013] Optionally, the outer door is provided with a third opening serving as a handle entrance for opening the outer door.

[0014] Optionally, the door opening assembly is further included, the door opening assembly including a rotating rod, the rotating rod being rotatable about a rotating shaft located in the middle thereof, the rotating rod extending in a direction from the outer door to the inner door, with a first end of the rotating rod being located at the third opening, and a second end of the rotating rod extending to the inner door;

[0015] When the first end of the rotating rod rotates in a direction away from the third opening, the second end of the rotating rod rotates toward the inner door and cooperates with the inner door.

[0016] Optionally, the second end of the rotating rod is provided with a matching portion;

[0017] A groove is formed at the edge of the inner door, and the matching portion is plugged into and matched with the groove.

[0018] Optionally, the first end of the rotating rod is pushed by an elastic component so that the second end of the rotating rod is separated from the inner door in a free state.

[0019] Optionally, a mounting hole is provided at one end of the slide groove, the size of the mounting hole is larger than the size of the first limit block, and the mounting hole is communicated with the slide groove.

[0020] Optionally, the sealing member includes a main body and an extending portion, wherein the extending portion extends from the inner door toward the first opening and is squeezed and deformed after abutting against the first opening.

[0021] The technical solution provided by this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The washing machine provided in the present application includes an outer drum, which is formed with a first opening. Clothes can be placed into the outer drum through the first opening. An inner door is provided at the first opening, and the inner door is connected to the outer drum. A sealing member is provided on the side of the inner door facing the outer drum. When washing clothes, the inner door blocks the first opening, and the sealing member abuts against the side of the outer drum facing the inner door to seal the outer drum, thereby ensuring the sealing of the washing machine and effectively preventing water leakage from the outer drum. In other words, the sealing member and the outer drum interact in a direction perpendicular to the inner door to achieve sealing of the outer drum. By providing a sealing member on the side of the inner door facing the outer drum and squeezing the sealing member between the outer drum to achieve sealing of the outer drum, the structure is simple and lightweight, effectively reducing the manufacturing cost of the washing machine.

[0023] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely illustrative and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cooperation between the inner door and the outer cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connection between an inner door and an outer door provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 A side view of the connection between the inner door and the outer door provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 A state diagram of the inner door and outer door when they are rotated A° according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of an inner door and an outer door rotated A° according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the initial state of the door opening assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the working state of the door opening assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] 1-outer cylinder; 11-first opening; 111-outer periphery; 2-inner door; 21-groove; 3-seal; 31-main body; 32-extension portion; 4-front plate; 41-second opening; 5-outer door; 51-slide groove; 52-third opening; 53-mounting hole; 6-guide column; 61-guide rod; 62-first limit block; 63-second limit block; 7-door opening assembly; 71-rotating rod; 711-first end; 712-second end; 72-matching portion; 73-connecting plate; 74-elastic component; 75-rotating shaft; 8-inner cylinder.

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0037] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; unless otherwise specified or explained, the term "plurality" refers to two or more; the terms "connected" and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] In the description of this specification, it should be understood that the directional words such as "upper" and "lower" described in the embodiments of the present application are described from the perspectives shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in the context, it should be understood that when it is mentioned that an element is connected to another element "on" or "under", it can not only be directly connected to the other element "on" or "under", but also indirectly connected to the other element "on" or "under" through an intermediate element.

[0039] A fully automatic washing machine has pre-programmed cycles in its microcomputer. To wash, select one of these cycles, turn on the faucet, and start the washing machine. The machine automatically detects and controls the water level, accurately completing the soaking, rinsing, spin, and automatic draining cycles. When the washing cycle is complete, it stops automatically and a buzzer sounds.

[0040] A drum washing machine is a type of fully automatic washing machine. The door of the drum washing machine is fixed to the front panel 4. When the door is closed, the deeply recessed door glass and the rubber ring are squeezed radially to form a seal. However, this structure makes the door system complex and bulky, and the cost is relatively high.

[0041] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a washing machine that can solve the above technical problems.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, in an embodiment of the present application, a washing machine is provided, comprising: an outer drum 1, which is formed with a first opening 11; an inner door 2, which is arranged at the first opening 11 and is connected to the outer drum 1, and a sealing member 3 is provided on the side of the inner door 2 facing the outer drum 1, and the sealing member 3 abuts against the outer surface of the outer drum 1 facing the inner door 2.

[0043] The washing machine provided in the embodiment of the present application includes an outer drum 1 and an inner drum 8. The outer drum 1 is formed with a first opening 11, and clothes can be placed into the inner drum 8 through the first opening 11. An inner door 2 is provided at the first opening 11, and the inner door 2 is connected to the outer drum 1. A sealing member 3 is provided on the side of the inner door 2 facing the outer drum 1. When washing clothes, the inner door 2 blocks the first opening 11, and the sealing member 3 abuts against the side of the outer drum 1 facing the inner door 2 to seal the outer drum 1, thereby ensuring the sealing of the washing machine and effectively preventing the outer drum 1 from leaking. In other words, the sealing member 3 interacts with the outer drum 1 in a direction perpendicular to the inner door 2 to achieve sealing of the outer drum 1. By providing the sealing member 3 on the side of the inner door 2 facing the outer drum 1 and squeezing the sealing member 3 between the outer drum 1 to achieve sealing of the outer drum 1, the structure is simple and lightweight, effectively reducing the manufacturing cost of the washing machine.

[0044] In some embodiments, the sealing member 3 is annular, and when the inner door 2 closes the first opening 11 , the sealing member 3 is pressed against the outer periphery 111 of the first opening 11 .

[0045] The above-mentioned seal 3 is arranged on the inner door 2. When the inner door 2 is closed, the seal 3 is squeezed between the inner door 2 and the outer periphery 111 of the first opening 11 of the outer drum 1, thereby achieving sealing of the inner drum 8 and the outer drum 1, effectively preventing water from flowing out of the inner drum 8, and ensuring the sealing of the washing machine.

[0046] In some embodiments, the washing machine further includes a shell, the shell includes a front plate 4, the front plate 4 is formed with a second opening 41, and the front plate 4 is provided with an outer door 5 for blocking the second opening 41; the outer drum 1 is arranged in the shell, and the first opening 11 and the second opening 41 are arranged correspondingly.

[0047] In the above-described washing machine, outer drum 1 is disposed within the housing, and front panel 4 is formed with a second opening 41, which is disposed opposite first opening 11. Front panel 4 is also provided with an outer door 5 for sealing second opening 41. When the washing machine is in operation, inner drum 8 rotates, causing inner door 2 to vibrate due to the force of water within inner drum 8. Providing outer door 5 on front panel 4 protects the user's safety.

[0048] In some embodiments, a guide post 6 is provided on the surface of the inner door 2 facing the outer door 5 , and a slide groove 51 is provided on the outer door 5 . The guide post 6 is slidably connected to the slide groove 51 so that the inner door 2 and the outer door 5 move synchronously.

[0049] The inner door 2 is provided with a guide post 6 that passes through the outer door 5 to achieve coordination with the outer door 5. When the outer door 5 is opened, the outer door 5 acts on the guide post 6, causing the guide post 6 to move with the outer door 5 in a direction away from the washing machine, thereby driving the inner door 2 and the outer door 5 to open synchronously. When the outer door 5 is closed, the outer door 5 pushes the guide post 6 toward the outer tub 1, causing the guide post 6 to move with the outer door 5 in a direction toward the outer tub 1, thereby driving the inner door 2 and the outer door 5 to close synchronously. During the process of opening or closing the outer door 5 and the inner door 2, the relative position between the outer door 5 and the inner door 2 changes. Therefore, a slide groove 51 is provided on the outer door 5 so that the guide post 6 slides along the slide groove 51 during the change in relative position of the outer door 5 and the inner door 2. This prevents the outer door 5 and the inner door 2 from getting stuck during the opening or closing process and ensures that the outer door 5 and the inner door 2 can open to a larger angle.

[0050] Optionally, the guide column 6 includes a guide rod 61, on which a first limit block 62 having an outer circumferential width greater than the width of the slide groove 51 is provided. The guide rod 61 extends through the slide groove 51 to the side of the outer door 5 away from the inner door 2, and the first limit block 62 is located on the side of the outer door 5 away from the inner door 2.

[0051] In addition, a second limit block 63 with an outer circumferential width greater than the width of the sliding groove 51 is provided on the guide rod 61 . The second limit block is located on the side of the outer door 5 facing the inner door 2 .

[0052] The guide rod 61 is provided with a first stopper and a second stopper to ensure that the inner door 2 moves synchronously when the outer door 5 is opened or closed. Specifically, when the outer door 5 is opened, the outer door 5 cooperates with the first stopper, which pushes the first stopper away from the outer tube 1, thereby causing the inner door 2 to open synchronously with the outer door 5. When the outer door 5 is closed, the outer door 5 rotates toward the outer tube 1, and the outer door 5 cooperates with the second stopper to push the second stopper toward the outer tube 1, thereby causing the outer door 5 to close synchronously with the inner door 2.

[0053] In some embodiments, the outer door 5 is provided with a third opening 52 serving as a handle entrance for opening the outer door 5 .

[0054] The outer door 5 is provided with a third opening 52 as a handle entrance. When opening the outer door 5 , the user places his hand on the third opening 52 and pulls the outer door 5 away from the outer tube 1 , thereby opening the outer door 5 .

[0055] Optionally, a door opening assembly 7 is further included, which includes a rotating rod 71. The rotating rod 71 can rotate around a rotating shaft 75 located in the middle thereof, and the rotating rod 71 extends in the direction of the inner door 2 along the outer door 5, and the first end 711 of the rotating rod 71 is located at the third opening 52, and the second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 extends to the inner door 2; when the first end 711 of the rotating rod 71 rotates in the direction away from the third opening 52, the second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 rotates toward the inner door 2 and cooperates with the inner door 2.

[0056] In the above-mentioned door opening assembly 7, when the rotating rod 71 is not affected by external force, the second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 is located at the edge of the inner door 2. When the user opens the door, the first end 711 of the rotating rod 71 is touched, and the first end 711 is rotated in the direction away from the third opening 52, so that the second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 is rotated in the direction close to the inner door 2, and rotated to cooperate with the inner door 2, and then the outer door 5 is pulled outward. The second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 exerts a force on the inner door 2 in the direction away from the outer tube 1 at the moment the outer door 5 is opened, so that the inner door 2 is opened at the same time.

[0057] By providing the door opening assembly 7, it is ensured that the inner door 2 and the outer door 5 can be opened at the same time.

[0058] Specifically, the second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 is provided with a matching portion 72 ; a groove 21 is formed at the edge of the inner door 2 , and the matching portion 72 is plugged into and matched with the groove 21 .

[0059] The second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 cooperates with the groove 21 at the edge of the inner door 2, that is, the cooperation portion 72 is inserted into the groove 21, and when the outer door 5 is opened, the cooperation portion 72 opens the inner door 2 away from the outer tube 1.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first end 711 of the rotating rod 71 is pushed by the elastic component 74 so that the second end 712 of the rotating rod 71 is separated from the inner door 2 in a free state.

[0061] In order to allow the door opening assembly 7 to be separated from the inner door 2 in a free state after the door is opened, an elastic component 74 is provided at the first end 711 of the rotating rod 71. When the first end 711 is rotated in a direction away from the third opening 52, the elastic component 74 is compressed. When the external force on the first end 711 is removed, the rotating rod 71 rotates to a free state under the action of the restoring force of the elastic component 74, and the matching portion 72 of the second end 712 is separated from the inner door 2.

[0062] In some embodiments, a mounting hole 53 is provided at one end of the slide groove 51 . The size of the mounting hole 53 is larger than the size of the first limit block 62 , and the mounting hole 53 is communicated with the slide groove 51 .

[0063] The diameter of the mounting hole 53 is larger than the size of the first stopper 62, facilitating the connection between the inner door 2 and the outer door 5. This also effectively prevents vibrations from the inner door 2 from being transmitted to the outer door 5 during operation. When the outer door 5 is opened, the door opening assembly 7 applies a pulling force to the inner door 2, causing the guide post 6 to slide into the slide slot 51.

[0064] In some embodiments, the sealing member 3 includes a main body 31 and an extending portion 32 . The extending portion 32 extends from the inner door 2 toward the first opening 11 and is squeezed and deformed after abutting against the first opening 11 .

[0065] The sealing member 3 includes an extension portion 32 of the body 31 , and the extension portion 32 extends from the inner door 2 toward the first opening 11 , thereby increasing the contact area between the sealing member 3 and the outer tube 1 and improving the sealing effect of the sealing member 3 .

[0066] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and variations are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that: include: An outer cylinder (1), wherein the outer cylinder (1) is formed with a first opening (11); an inner door (2), the inner door (2) being arranged at the first opening (11) and connected to the outer tube (1), a sealing member (3) being provided on a side of the inner door (2) facing the outer tube (1), the sealing member (3) being in contact with an outer surface of the outer tube (1) facing the inner door (2); A housing, the housing comprising a front plate (4), the front plate (4) being formed with a second opening (41), and the front plate (4) being provided with an outer door (5) for blocking the second opening (41); The outer cylinder (1) is arranged in the shell, and the first opening (11) and the second opening (41) are arranged correspondingly; The inner door (2) is provided with a guide column (6) on the surface facing the outer door (5), and the outer door (5) is provided with a slide groove (51). The guide column (6) is slidably connected to the slide groove (51) so that the inner door (2) and the outer door (5) move synchronously. The guide column (6) includes a guide rod (61), and the guide rod (61) is provided with a first limit block (62) whose outer peripheral width is greater than the width of the slide groove. The guide rod (61) extends through the slide groove (51) to the side of the outer door (5) away from the inner door (2). The first limit block (62) is located on the side of the outer door (5) away from the inner door (2). One end of the slide groove (51) is provided with a mounting hole (53). The size of the mounting hole (53) is greater than the size of the first limit block (62), and the mounting hole (53) is communicated with the slide groove (51).

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein The sealing member (3) is annular, and when the inner door (2) closes the first opening (11), the sealing member (3) is pressed against the outer periphery (111) of the first opening (11).

3. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein The outer door (5) is provided with a third opening (52) serving as a handle entrance for opening the outer door (5).

4. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that The door opening assembly (7) further comprises a rotating rod (71), the rotating rod (71) being rotatable about a rotating shaft (75) located at a middle portion thereof, the rotating rod (71) extending in a direction from the outer door (5) to the inner door (2), and a first end (711) of the rotating rod (71) being located at the third opening (52), and a second end (712) of the rotating rod (71) extending to the inner door (2); When the first end of the rotating rod (71) rotates in a direction away from the third opening (52), the second end of the rotating rod (71) rotates toward the inner door (2) and cooperates with the inner door (2).

5. The washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that The second end of the rotating rod (71) is provided with a matching portion (72); A groove (21) is formed at the edge of the inner door (2), and the matching portion (72) is plug-fitted into the groove (21).

6. The washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that The first end (711) of the rotating rod (71) is pushed by the elastic component (74) so ​​that the second end (712) of the rotating rod (71) is separated from the inner door (2) in a free state.

7. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein The sealing member (3) comprises a main body (31) and an extension portion (32); the extension portion extends from the inner door (2) toward the first opening (11) and is deformed by compression after abutting against the first opening (11).

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