A washing machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a washing machine, comprising a waterproof board, a surrounding frame and a box body, wherein the waterproof board is arranged at a position near the top of the box body, the surrounding frame is installed at the inner side of the top of the box body, the waterproof board and the surrounding frame are both connected to the box body, and the waterproof board and the surrounding frame are disconnected. Compared with the solution in the prior art in which the control plate seat acts on the top edge of the box body as a whole, the waterproof board is connected to the position near the top of the box body, and the electrical components are installed on the waterproof board, so that the electrical components are placed in the cavity formed by the surrounding frame and the waterproof board, so as to prevent the electrical components from splashing water and improve the reliability of the electrical components. At the same time, the weight of the electrical components acts on the waterproof board, so as to reduce the pressure on the top edge of the box body and improve the service life of the washing machine. After the surrounding frame is installed, it is basically flush with the top of the box body, and the surrounding frame cannot be seen from the appearance, thereby increasing the overall beauty of the washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of washing machines, and in particular to a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] The control panel seat of the washing machine is installed on the upper part of the washing machine body. It is generally made of high-strength plastics such as PP, ABS, etc., and there is a control panel or a rear control panel on the control panel seat. The control panel seat is mainly used to fix and install control components, that is, electrical components, such as computer boards, water level switches, power switches, micro switches, reed switches, safety switches, stop switches, water inlet switches, water inlet valves, etc. It is also equipped with a water inlet for filling water into the barrel, a disinfection box, and a driver. The top of the control panel seat is equipped with an upper cover with an integrated structure or a split folding structure. The control panel seat and the upper cover are generally matched with a hinge structure, and are positioned with the upper cover latch and retaining ring, and a jump spring is installed at the rear end of the upper cover so that the upper cover can be well positioned and inactive when opened or closed.

[0003] In order to protect the electrical components in the control panel seat, in the prior art, a partition is installed at the lower part of the control panel seat body, the partition is connected to the control panel seat, and the electrical components are arranged in the space formed by the control panel seat body and the partition. The electrical components are wrapped by the partition and then wrapped by the waterproof board on the outside, and then the control panel seat is connected and fixed to the box body. However, the above design is not suitable for use in small washing machines, because small washing machines are small in size and low in height. Such a structure needs to be installed twice during installation because the space in the control panel seat is relatively small, which is very inconvenient and leads to poor waterproof effect.

[0004] The patent with publication number CN102296450A in the prior art discloses a washing machine control panel seat structure and a small washing machine, wherein the control panel seat comprises a control panel seat body, a control panel arranged on the surface of the control panel seat body, a clothing input port arranged on the control panel seat body, a partition arranged at the lower part of the control panel seat body, and electrical components, wherein the control panel seat body and the partition cooperate to form a closed accommodation space, and the electrical components are arranged in the space. Although the prior art has a good waterproof effect, the partition is connected to the control panel seat body and then installed on the upper part of the shell, and the overall appearance of the washing machine presents a two-stage structure, which affects the appearance, and the control panel seat as a whole and the electrical components inside it act on the edge of the top of the shell, so that the top of the shell is subjected to a large force and is easy to deform, which affects the long-term stable use of the washing machine. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a washing machine to solve the above problems.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0007] A washing machine includes a waterproof board, a surrounding frame and a box body, wherein the waterproof board is arranged at a position near the top of the box body, the surrounding frame is installed at the inner side of the top of the box body, the waterproof board and the surrounding frame are both connected to the box body, and the waterproof board and the surrounding frame are disconnected. Compared with the solution in the prior art in which the control plate seat acts on the top edge of the box body as a whole, the waterproof board is connected to the top of the box body, the electrical components are installed on the waterproof board, so that the electrical components are placed in the cavity formed by the surrounding frame and the waterproof board, which prevents the electrical components from splashing water and improves the reliability of the electrical components. At the same time, the weight of the electrical components acts on the waterproof board, which reduces the pressure on the top edge of the box body and improves the service life of the washing machine. After the surrounding frame is installed, it is basically flush with the top of the box body, and the surrounding frame cannot be seen from the appearance, which increases the overall beauty of the washing machine.

[0008] Furthermore, a support is installed on the inner wall of the box, and the waterproof board is installed on the support or directly installed on the inner wall of the box. The support plays a role in supporting and fixing the waterproof board.

[0009] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the box, a screw hole is provided on the protrusion, the support member is fixed to the inner wall of the box through the protrusion, or the waterproof plate is directly connected to the inner wall of the box through the protrusion.

[0010] Furthermore, the waterproof board is configured as an annular plate structure, a computer board is mounted on the waterproof board, and a wire clamping structure is provided on the waterproof board near the computer board for fixing the computer board connecting wire.

[0011] Furthermore, a water inlet valve is also arranged on the waterproof plate, and the water inlet valve is arranged on a side opposite to the computer board.

[0012] Furthermore, at least one handle is provided on the waterproof plate, the opening of the handle is provided at the lower part of the waterproof plate, and the handle is located between the water inlet valve and the computer board. The arrangement of the handle between the water inlet valve and the computer board prevents the water inlet valve or the computer board from being touched when a hand is inserted, thereby avoiding interference between the water inlet valve and the computer board.

[0013] Furthermore, the enclosure includes an outer edge and an inner edge, the outer edge is configured as a square annular flat plate, matching the shape of the box, the outer edge is connected to the box, the inner edge is connected to the inner side of the outer edge, and the inner edge is configured as an arc-shaped transition structure extending downward, so that the enclosure as a whole forms a bell-shaped structure, and compared with the enclosure structure in the prior art, it is not necessary to install electrical components in the accommodation space of the enclosure, thereby simplifying the enclosure structure and saving materials.

[0014] Furthermore, a first flange extending downwardly is provided on the outer edge, a first slot is provided on the inner side of the top of the box, and the first flange extends into the first slot. The fixed connection between the frame and the box is achieved, and the first slot supports the frame, ensuring that the frame is located on the inner side of the top of the box to prevent the frame from falling downward. At the same time, the first flange is located inside the first slot to prevent the frame from being exposed to the outside, and the frame does not contact the electrical components, making it lighter and reducing the pressure on the box.

[0015] Furthermore, a first clamping part is provided at the lower part of the first flange, and a second clamping part is provided on the inner wall of the box body, and the first clamping part is connected to the second clamping part, thereby increasing the connection stability between the surrounding frame and the box body and preventing the two from being separated.

[0016] Furthermore, the first slot includes a supporting edge and an anti-slip edge, the supporting edge and the anti-slip edge are vertically arranged, the supporting edge is connected to the inner wall of the box body, and protrudes and extends in the direction of the central axis of the box body, the anti-slip edge is connected to one end of the supporting edge away from the inner wall of the box body, the anti-slip edge extends upward, and the accommodating space formed among the supporting edge, the anti-slip edge and the inner wall of the box body is the first slot.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the washing machine of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] Compared with the solution in the prior art in which the control disk seat acts as a whole on the top edge of the box, the waterproof board is connected to the inside of the box near the top, and the electrical components are installed on the waterproof board, so that the electrical components are placed in the cavity formed by the frame and the waterproof board, which prevents the electrical components from splashing water and improves the reliability of the electrical components. At the same time, the weight of the electrical components acts on the waterproof board, reducing the pressure on the top edge of the box and increasing the service life of the washing machine. After the frame is installed, it is basically flush with the top of the box, and the frame cannot be seen from the outside, which increases the overall beauty of the washing machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the control disc seat structure in the prior art;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the box body and waterproof board structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the box structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4A partial enlarged view of the A part;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the waterproof board according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of a waterproof board according to an embodiment of the present invention from another viewing angle;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the frame according to an embodiment of the present invention from another viewing angle.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 1- waterproof board, 11- wire clamping structure, 12- wire hole, 13- computer board, 14- water inlet valve, 15- handle, 2- box body, 22- protrusion, 221- connection hole, 222- first reinforcing rib, 23- first slot, 231- supporting edge, 232- anti-slip edge, 24- second clamping part, 3- surrounding frame, 31- outer edge, 311- first flange, 312- first clamping part, 32- inner edge, 33- second reinforcing rib DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] It should be noted that all the terms used in the present invention for directional and positional indications, such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", "top", "lower", "lateral", "longitudinal", "center", etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and connection status between the components in a certain state (as shown in the accompanying drawings), and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, rather than requiring the present invention to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the present invention provides a washing machine, comprising a waterproof board 1, a surrounding frame 3 and a box body 2, the waterproof board 1 is arranged at a position near the top of the box body 2, the surrounding frame 3 is installed on the inner side of the top of the box body 2, the top of the surrounding frame 3 is flush with the top of the box body 2, the waterproof board 1 and the surrounding frame 3 are both connected to the box body 2, the waterproof board 1 and the surrounding frame 3 are disconnected, and the two are not connected, and electrical components are installed on the waterproof board 1, and the electrical components are not higher than the top of the box body 2 after installation.

[0034] The weight of the electrical components is all acted on the waterproof board 1, and the waterproof board 1 is connected to a position inside the box 2 near the top. Compared with the solution in the prior art in which the control panel seat acts on the top edge of the box as a whole, in this embodiment, the waterproof board is installed inside the box, and the electrical components are installed on the waterproof board, so that the electrical components are placed in the cavity formed by the surrounding frame and the waterproof board, which prevents the electrical components from splashing water and improves the reliability of the electrical components. At the same time, the pressure on the top edge of the box is reduced, and the service life of the washing machine is increased. After the surrounding frame is installed, it is basically flush with the top of the box, and the surrounding frame cannot be seen from the appearance, which increases the overall beauty of the washing machine.

[0035] A support is installed on the inner wall of the box 2 . The support is set to an annular structure. The annular support forms a support platform on the inner wall of the box 2 . The waterproof board 1 is installed on the support. The support plays a role of supporting and fixing the waterproof board 1 .

[0036] Furthermore, a protrusion 22 is provided on the inner wall of the box body 2, a screw hole is provided on the protrusion 22, and the support member is installed on the protrusion 22, so that the support member is fixed to the inner wall of the box body 2 through the protrusion 22, and the support member and the box body 2 are fixedly connected. The waterproof board 1 can also be directly connected to the inner wall of the box body through the protrusion 22, and the support member is omitted. A connection hole 221 is provided on the protrusion 22, and screw holes are also provided at corresponding positions on the support member and the waterproof board 1, and the three are fixedly connected by screws.

[0037] A plurality of protrusions 22 are arranged around the inner wall of the box body 2 to ensure balanced support for the waterproof board 1 and improve the stability of the waterproof board 1 during use.

[0038] Furthermore, the protrusion 22 is arranged to be perpendicular to the inner wall of the box body 2 and to extend in the direction of the central axis of the box body 2, so that the upper part of the protrusion 22 forms a support platform, which facilitates the installation of the support member and / or the waterproof board 1. A first reinforcing rib 222 is arranged at the lower part of the protrusion 22, and the first reinforcing rib 222 connects the protrusion 22 and the inner wall of the box body 2, thereby increasing the connection stability between the box body 2 and the protrusion 22 and preventing the protrusion 22 from being broken by force.

[0039] The waterproof plate 1 is set as an annular plate structure, and the computer board 13 is installed on the waterproof plate 1. A wire clamping structure 11 is set near the computer board 13 on the waterproof plate 1 to fix the computer board connection line. A wire through hole 12 is set near the wire clamping structure 11. After the base motor and the drain valve connection line at the bottom of the outer cylinder pass through the wire through hole 12 along the cylinder wall, they are limited by the wire clamping structure 11 and then plugged and fixed on the computer board 13.

[0040] Furthermore, a water inlet valve 14 is provided on the waterproof plate 1, and the water inlet valve 14 is provided on a side opposite to the computer board 13 to prevent mutual interference between the two.

[0041] At least one handle 15 is also provided on the waterproof plate 1 to facilitate lifting and moving the washing machine. Preferably, two handles 15 are provided, and the two handles 15 are arranged opposite to each other. The two handles 15 are located between the water inlet valve 14 and the computer board 13 to prevent the water inlet valve or the computer board from being touched when the hand is inserted, and to avoid interference between them.

[0042] The handle 15 includes an opening and a concave cavity. The opening is arranged on the side of the waterproof board 1 facing the bottom, and the concave cavity is arranged as a structure protruding toward the upper part of the waterproof board 1. The hand is inserted into the concave cavity through the opening to lift or move the washing machine. The arrangement of the handle 15 is convenient for the hand to be inserted, and when the surrounding frame 3 is installed, the handle 15 is hidden inside. Compared with the handle arranged outside the box in the prior art, the hidden handle does not affect the overall appearance of the washing machine.

[0043] The frame 3 is configured as a trumpet-shaped structure as a whole. Specifically, the frame 3 includes an outer edge 31 and an inner edge 32. The outer edge 31 is configured as a square annular flat plate, which matches the shape of the box body 2. The outer edge 31 is connected to the box body 2, and the inner edge 32 is connected to the inner side of the outer edge 31. The inner edge 32 is configured as an arc-shaped transition structure extending downward, and the inner edge 32 forms a clothing input port that matches the center of the waterproof board 1. Compared with the frame structure in the prior art, it is not necessary to install electrical components in the accommodating space of the frame, which simplifies the frame structure and saves materials.

[0044] Furthermore, a second reinforcing rib 33 is provided at the lower part of the outer edge 31 and the inner edge 32 . The second reinforcing rib 33 is provided as an arc-shaped structure and is perpendicular to the outer edge 31 and the inner edge 32 , so as to increase the connection stability between the outer edge 31 and the inner edge 32 .

[0045] A first flange 311 protruding downward is provided on the outer edge 31, and a first slot 23 is provided on the inner side of the top of the box body 2. The first flange 311 extends into the first slot 23 to achieve a fixed connection between the frame 3 and the box body 2, and the first slot 23 has a supporting effect on the frame 3, ensuring that the frame 3 is located on the inner side of the top of the box body 2 to prevent the frame 3 from falling downward. At the same time, the first flange 311 is located inside the first slot 23 to avoid the frame 3 being exposed to the outside. The frame does not contact the electrical components, making it lighter and reducing the pressure on the box body 2.

[0046] The first slot 23 includes a supporting edge 231 and an anti-slip edge 232, wherein the supporting edge 231 and the anti-slip edge 232 are vertically arranged, wherein the supporting edge 231 is connected to the inner wall of the box body 2 and protrudes and extends in the direction of the central axis of the box body 2, the anti-slip edge 232 is connected to the end of the supporting edge 231 away from the inner wall of the box body 2, and the anti-slip edge 232 extends upward, and the accommodation space formed between the supporting edge 231, the anti-slip edge 232 and the inner wall of the box body 2 is the first slot 23. The arrangement of the supporting edge 231 supports the surrounding frame 3, and the anti-slip edge 232 limits the surrounding frame 3, and the cooperation of the supporting edge 231 and the anti-slip edge 232 accurately defines the installation position of the surrounding frame 3.

[0047] Furthermore, a third reinforcing rib is provided at the lower portion of the supporting edge 231 , one end of the third reinforcing rib is connected to the supporting edge 231 , and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the box body 2 , thereby increasing the connection stability between the supporting edge and the box body, thereby ensuring that the position of the surrounding frame 3 is fixed.

[0048] A first clamping portion 312 is also provided at the lower part of the first flange 311, and correspondingly, a second clamping portion 24 is provided on the inner wall of the box body 2, and the first clamping portion 312 is connected to the second clamping portion 24 to increase the connection stability between the surrounding frame 3 and the box body 2. The first clamping portion 312 can be set as a clamping ring or a clamping block, and the second clamping portion 24 is set as a clamping block or a clamping ring. Preferably, the first clamping portion 312 is set as a clamping ring, and the second clamping portion 24 is set as a clamping block. When the surrounding frame 3 is connected to the box body 2, the clamping block extends into the clamping ring hole of the first clamping portion 312, so as to achieve a stable connection between the surrounding frame 3 and the box body 2 and prevent the two from being separated.

[0049] Furthermore, the distance between the second engaging portion 24 and the top of the box body 2 is greater than the distance between the first slot 23 and the top of the box body. A fourth reinforcing rib is provided on the upper portion of the second engaging portion 24 to prevent the block from breaking when the first engaging portion 312 and the second engaging portion 24 are connected or disassembled.

[0050] The electrical components in this embodiment include but are not limited to a water inlet valve, a switch, a computer board, a detergent box, etc.

[0051] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A washing machine, comprising a waterproof plate (1), a surrounding frame (3) and a housing (2), characterized in that: The waterproof board (1) is arranged at a position near the top of the box (2), the enclosure (3) is installed on the inner side of the top of the box (2), the top of the enclosure (3) is flush with the top of the box (2), the waterproof board (1) and the enclosure (3) are both connected to the box (2), the waterproof board (1) and the enclosure (3) are disconnected, the electrical components are installed on the waterproof board (1), the support is installed on the inner wall of the box (2), the waterproof board (1) is installed on the support or the waterproof board (1) is directly installed on the inner wall of the box (2), the enclosure (3) comprises an outer edge (31) and an inner edge (32), the outer edge (31) is provided with a first flange (311) protruding downwardly, the inner side of the top of the box (2) is provided with a first slot (23), the first flange (311) extends into the first slot (23).

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protrusion (22) is provided on the inner wall of the box body (2), a screw hole is provided on the protrusion (22), the support member is fixed to the inner wall of the box body (2) through the protrusion (22), or the waterproof board (1) is directly connected to the inner wall of the box body through the protrusion (22).

3. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof plate (1) is configured as an annular plate structure, a computer board (13) is mounted on the waterproof plate (1), and a wire clamping structure (11) is provided at a position near the computer board (13) on the waterproof plate (1) for fixing the computer board connection wire.

4. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A water inlet valve (14) is also provided on the waterproof plate (1), and the water inlet valve (14) is provided on a side opposite to the computer board (13).

5. The washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: At least one handle (15) is also provided on the waterproof board (1), an opening of the handle (15) is provided at the lower part of the waterproof board (1), and the handle (15) is located between the water inlet valve (14) and the computer board (13).

6. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge (31) is configured as a square annular flat plate, matching the shape of the box body (2); the outer edge (31) is connected to the box body (2); the inner edge (32) is connected to the inner side of the outer edge (31); and the inner edge (32) is configured as an arc-shaped transition structure extending downward.

7. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first locking portion (312) is also provided at the lower part of the first flange (311), and a second locking portion (24) is provided on the inner wall of the box body (2), and the first locking portion (312) is connected to the second locking portion (24).

8. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first slot (23) comprises a supporting edge (231) and an anti-slip edge (232); the supporting edge (231) and the anti-slip edge (232) are arranged vertically; the supporting edge (231) is connected to the inner wall of the box body (2) and protrudes and extends in the direction of the central axis of the box body (2); the anti-slip edge (232) is connected to an end of the supporting edge (231) away from the inner wall of the box body (2); the anti-slip edge (232) extends upward; and the accommodation space formed between the supporting edge (231), the anti-slip edge (232) and the inner wall of the box body (2) is the first slot (23).

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