Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application discloses a kind of clothes processing equipment, comprising: outer tube, the outer tube has front tube mouth;Door assembly, the door assembly is connected with the outer tube by hinge to open or close the front tube mouth, wherein, first positioning part is equipped on the door assembly, second positioning part is equipped on the hinge, during the door assembly towards the process of closing the front tube mouth, the first positioning part cooperates with the second positioning part.Clothes processing equipment according to the embodiment of the present application, by setting first positioning part on door assembly, second positioning part is set on the hinge, during the door assembly towards the process of closing the front tube mouth, first positioning part and second positioning part cooperate, to facilitate at least to ensure the alignment accuracy between door lock and locking part, in turn, ensure the alignment accuracy between door assembly and outer tube.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, since the door assembly is hinged to the outer cylinder via a hinge on one side, when the door assembly is open, it sags to a certain extent due to gravity. This results in inaccurate alignment between the door assembly and the outer cylinder when the door assembly is closed.

[0003] In response to this, existing technologies, such as those disclosed in CN110670313A, provide a positioning part near the bottom of the door hook and a positioning hole on one side for the positioning part to be inserted. The door assembly is positioned by the positioning hole when closed, thereby avoiding the problem of the door assembly being unable to close due to sagging. However, since the door assembly inevitably sags during opening and closing, there will be some movement at the connection between the door assembly and the cylinder. When the garment processing equipment rotates at high speed, such as during dehydration, this connection will generate vibration and noise. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing device with a simple structure that helps to solve the problem of inaccurate alignment between the door assembly and the outer cylinder caused by sagging of the door assembly.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a garment processing device includes: an outer tube having a front opening; and a door assembly connected to the outer tube via a hinge to open or close the front opening, wherein the door assembly is provided with a first positioning part, and the hinge is provided with a second positioning part, wherein the first positioning part cooperates with the second positioning part during the process of the door assembly closing the front opening.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention, by providing a first positioning part on the door assembly and a second positioning part on the hinge, the first and second positioning parts cooperate as the door assembly moves towards closing the front tube opening. This helps to ensure, at least to a certain extent, the alignment accuracy between the door lock and the locking part, thereby ensuring the alignment accuracy between the door assembly and the outer tube. Furthermore, in the fully closed state, the door assembly completely closes the front tube opening to seal it. At this time, the cooperation of the first and second positioning parts improves the reliability of the engagement between the door assembly and the outer tube. Moreover, during the operation of the garment processing apparatus, it can also suppress relative swaying between the door assembly and the outer tube, reducing vibration and noise problems.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning notch is provided on one side of the hinge adjacent to the central axis of the front cylinder opening, the positioning notch defining the second positioning portion, the positioning notch having an insertion port disposed adjacent to the central axis of the front cylinder opening, and the first positioning portion being a protrusion formed on the door assembly.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning notch has opposing first and second sidewalls, which are inclined away from each other in a direction toward the central axis of the front cylinder opening.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple first positioning parts and multiple second positioning parts, and the multiple first positioning parts and multiple second positioning parts are matched in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment handling device includes a door lock mounted on the front sidewall of the outer tube, the door lock and the hinge being disposed opposite each other in the radial direction of the front tube opening, the door assembly having a locking portion that engages with the door lock in the fully closed state of the door assembly.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning hole is provided on the front sidewall of the outer cylinder near the door lock, and the door assembly has a protrusion, wherein the positioning hole engages with the protrusion when the door assembly is fully closed.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device includes a first connecting plate disposed on the front sidewall of the outer cylinder, the first connecting plate being radially opposite to the hinge, and the door lock and the positioning hole being disposed on the first connecting plate.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting plate is provided with a pin sleeve, the pin sleeve defining the positioning hole.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the pin sleeve is engaged with the first connecting plate.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device includes: a second connecting plate disposed on the front sidewall of the outer cylinder and radially opposite to the first connecting plate, and the hinge being mounted on the second connecting plate.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device includes: a connecting ring, the connecting ring being mounted on the front sidewall of the outer cylinder and surrounding the front cylinder opening, and a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate being located in front of the connecting ring and mounted on the outer cylinder.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment handling device includes: an annular decorative panel located between the hinge and the front sidewall of the outer cylinder and covering the front sidewall of the outer cylinder.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to some embodiments of the present invention from another direction;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing apparatus according to some embodiments of the present invention from another direction;

[0023] Figure 4 It is based on Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the garment processing equipment, where the door assembly is not shown.

[0024] Figure 5 It is based on Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the garment processing equipment, where the decorative panel and door assembly are not shown.

[0025] Figure 6 This is an installation diagram of a door assembly and hinge according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a door assembly and hinge in another direction according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a door assembly and hinge in another direction according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hinge according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 It is based on Figure 9 An enlarged view of the circled area at point B shown.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] Clothing processing equipment 1;

[0032] Door assembly 10; first positioning part 101; locking part 102; protrusion 103;

[0033] Outer cylinder 20; front cylinder mouth 201; positioning hole 202;

[0034] Hinge 30; Second positioning part 301; Insertion port 3013; First side wall 3011; Second side wall 3012;

[0035] Door lock 40; first connecting plate 50; second connecting plate 60; connecting ring 70; decorative plate 80. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] The garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The garment processing apparatus 1 may be a dryer, a washing machine, or a washer-dryer combo.

[0038] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the garment processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an outer tube 20, an inner tube (not shown), a door lock 40, and a door assembly 10.

[0039] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the outer cylinder 20 has a front opening 201, and the inner cylinder is disposed within the outer cylinder cavity of the outer cylinder 20. The door assembly 10 is rotatably connected to the outer cylinder 20 via a hinge 30 to open or close the front opening 201. Specifically, the outer cylinder 20 defines the outer cylinder cavity, and the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20 is provided with a front opening 201 communicating with the outer cylinder cavity. The inner cylinder is disposed within the outer cylinder cavity, and the outer peripheral wall of the inner cylinder is spaced apart from the inner peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 20. The door assembly 10 is located on the front side of the outer cylinder 20 and is rotatably connected to the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20 via a hinge 30. The front opening 201 can be opened or closed by rotating the door assembly 10. Thus, when the garment handling device 1 is needed, the door assembly 10 can be opened first, facilitating the placement of garments into the inner drum through the front opening 201. Then, the door assembly 10 can be used to close the front opening 201 to allow the garment handling device 1 to function properly. After garment handling is complete, the door assembly 10 can be opened again, allowing garments to be removed from the inner drum through the front opening 201. When the garment handling device 1 is not needed, the door assembly 10 can be kept open or the front opening 201 can be closed according to the user's habits.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, the door lock 40 is installed on the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20. The door lock 40 and the hinge 30 are arranged opposite each other in the radial direction of the front cylinder opening 201, and are combined. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the door assembly 10 has a locking part 102, which engages with the door lock 40 when the door assembly 10 is fully closed. Thus, in the fully closed state, the engagement of the door lock 40 and the locking part 102, along with the combined action of the hinge 30, restricts the axial movement of the door assembly 10 relative to the outer cylinder 20, thereby improving the reliable sealing of the door assembly 10 to the front cylinder opening 201 and ensuring the reliable operation of the garment handling equipment 1.

[0041] Reference Figures 6-7 and Figure 9 As shown, the door assembly 10 is provided with a first positioning part 101 and the hinge 30 is provided with a second positioning part 301. During the process of the door assembly 10 moving toward the closed front opening 201, the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 cooperate.

[0042] Specifically, the door assembly 10 has a fully open state and a fully closed state. In the fully open state, the door assembly 10 fully opens the front tube opening 201 so that the entire front tube opening 201 is exposed. At this time, the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 can be in a completely disengaged state. In the fully closed state, the door assembly 10 completely closes the front tube opening 201 to block the front tube opening 201. At this time, the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 cooperate. Thus, when the door assembly 10 is in the fully closed state, the cooperation of the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 can improve the reliability of the cooperation between the door assembly 10 and the outer tube 20. Moreover, during the operation of the garment processing equipment 1, the relative shaking between the door assembly 10 and the outer tube 20 can be suppressed, reducing vibration and noise problems.

[0043] Furthermore, since the door assembly 10 is connected to the outer cylinder 20 via the hinge 30, and the pivot of the door assembly 10 is located at the hinge 30, and since the second positioning part 301 is disposed on the hinge 30 and is closer to the hinge 30, during the process of the door assembly 10 changing from a fully open state to a fully closed state, the first positioning part 101 engages with the second positioning part 301 before the door lock 40 engages with the locking part 102. That is, the engagement of the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 precedes the engagement of the door lock 40 with the locking part 102. Thus, during this process, the engagement of the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 helps to at least to a certain extent ensure the alignment accuracy between the door lock 40 and the locking part 102, thereby ensuring the alignment accuracy between the door assembly 10 and the outer cylinder 20.

[0044] It can be understood that during the process of the door assembly 10 changing from a fully closed state to a fully open state, after the door lock 40 disengages from the locking part 102, the first positioning part 101 disengages from the second positioning part 301. In other words, the disengagement of the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 is later than the disengagement of the door lock 40 from the locking part 102.

[0045] In related technologies, since the door assembly is hinged to the outer cylinder via a hinge on one side, when the door assembly is open, it sags to a certain extent due to gravity. This results in inaccurate alignment between the door assembly and the outer cylinder when the door assembly is closed.

[0046] In view of this, the garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a first positioning part 101 on the door assembly 10 and a second positioning part 301 on the hinge 30. During the process of the door assembly 10 closing the front tube opening 201, the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 cooperate, thereby helping to ensure, at least to a certain extent, the alignment accuracy between the door lock 40 and the locking part 102, and thus ensuring the alignment accuracy between the door assembly 10 and the outer tube 20. Furthermore, in the fully closed state, the door assembly 10 completely closes the front tube opening 201 to seal it. At this time, the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 cooperate. Therefore, when the door assembly 10 is in the fully closed state, the cooperation of the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 can improve the reliability of the cooperation between the door assembly 10 and the outer tube 20. Moreover, during the operation of the garment processing apparatus 1, the relative swaying between the door assembly 10 and the outer tube 20 can be suppressed, reducing vibration and noise problems.

[0047] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to Figures 6-7 as well as Figure 9 As shown, a positioning notch is provided on one side of the hinge 30 near the central axis of the front opening 201. The positioning notch defines a second positioning part 301. The positioning notch has an insertion port 3013 located near the central axis of the front opening 201. The first positioning part 101 is a protrusion formed on the door assembly 10. The protrusion is disposed on the inner surface of the door assembly 10. The protrusion engages with the positioning notch through the insertion port 3013, or the protrusion disengages from the protrusion through the insertion port 3013. Therefore, the structure is not only simple, but also easy to manufacture.

[0048] Specifically, the door assembly 10 may include an inner door ring, and protrusions may be formed on the inner surface of the inner door ring facing the outer cylinder 20. This results in a simple structure that is easy to manufacture.

[0049] Optionally, the inner door ring and the protruding post can be a single piece. This single-piece structure not only ensures the structural and performance stability of the inner door ring and the protruding post, but also facilitates molding and manufacturing, eliminating unnecessary assembly parts and connection processes. This significantly improves the assembly efficiency of the inner door ring and the protruding post, ensuring the reliability of their connection. Furthermore, the integrated structure has higher overall strength and stability, is easier to assemble, and has a longer lifespan.

[0050] As some optional embodiments of the present invention, the hinge 30 can be a metal component. Therefore, a metal hinge 30 has higher structural strength, which helps to improve the reliability of the connection between the door assembly 10 and the outer cylinder 20 when the hinge 30 connects the outer cylinder 20 and the door assembly 10.

[0051] In some optional embodiments of the invention, the positioning notch has opposing first sidewalls 3011 and second sidewalls 3012. An insertion port 3013 is defined between one end of the first sidewall 3011 adjacent to the central axis of the front opening 201 and one end of the second sidewall 3012 adjacent to the central axis of the front opening 201. In the direction toward the central axis of the front opening 201, the first sidewalls 3011 and the second sidewalls 3012 are inclined away from each other. Thus, by making the first sidewalls 3011 and the second sidewalls 3012 inclined away from each other in the direction toward the central axis of the front opening 201, a guiding effect can be achieved, which helps to ensure that the protrusion smoothly enters the positioning notch.

[0052] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple first positioning parts 101 and multiple second positioning parts 301, and the multiple first positioning parts 101 and multiple second positioning parts 301 are in one-to-one correspondence. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more. For example, there are three, four, five or six first positioning parts 101 and multiple second positioning parts 301. Thus, during the process of the door assembly 10 moving towards the closed front cylinder opening 201, by providing multiple first positioning parts 101 and multiple second positioning parts 301 in one-to-one correspondence, the cooperation of the first positioning parts 101 and multiple second positioning parts 301 helps to further ensure the alignment accuracy between the door lock 40 and the locking part 102, thereby ensuring the alignment accuracy between the door assembly 10 and the outer cylinder 20.

[0053] In some optional embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of first positioning portions 101 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the front cylinder opening 201, and therefore a plurality of second positioning portions 301 are also spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the front cylinder opening 201 and correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first positioning portions 101. For example, the plurality of first positioning portions 101 are evenly spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the front cylinder opening 201. Thus, the cooperation of the first positioning portions 101 and the second positioning portions 301 helps to further ensure the alignment accuracy between the door lock 40 and the locking portion 102, thereby ensuring the alignment accuracy between the door assembly 10 and the outer cylinder 20.

[0054] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the garment handling device 1 includes a first connecting plate 50, which is disposed on the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20. The first connecting plate 50 and the hinge 30 are arranged opposite each other in the radial direction. Thus, by providing the first connecting plate 50, the structural strength of the outer cylinder 20 is improved by utilizing the reinforcing effect of the first connecting plate 50.

[0055] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the garment processing device 1 includes a second connecting plate 60, which is disposed on the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20. The second connecting plate 60 and the first connecting plate 50 are disposed opposite each other in the radial direction of the front cylinder opening 201. The hinge 30 is mounted on the second connecting plate 60, that is, the hinge 30 is mounted on the side of the second connecting plate 60 away from the outer cylinder 20, i.e., the front side. Thus, by setting the second connecting plate 60, on the one hand, the reinforcing effect of the second connecting plate 60 can be used to improve the structural strength of the outer cylinder 20, and on the other hand, it can facilitate the installation and positioning of the hinge 30.

[0056] As some optional embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 is a metal component. That is, the first connecting plate 50 is a metal component, or the second connecting plate 60 is a metal component, or both the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 are metal components. Therefore, the structure of a metal material has higher structural strength, which is more conducive to improving its service life.

[0057] According to some further embodiments of the present invention, both the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 are metal parts. This improves the structural strength of the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60, and also extends their service life.

[0058] In some specific examples, both the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 are made of stainless steel. It is understood that stainless steel has good mechanical properties, allowing the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 to be made thinner while still maintaining structural robustness. This not only facilitates the installation and fixing of the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 but also saves assembly space, making the overall structure of the garment processing equipment 1 more compact. Furthermore, as stainless steel, the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 have good corrosion resistance, resulting in higher reliability. Of course, it is understood that the material of the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 is not limited to stainless steel; for example, the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 can also be made of rigid plastic.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment handling device 1 includes a connecting ring 70 that extends forward and is adapted to abut against a sealing ring (not shown) fitted to a door assembly, thereby shortening the size of the conventional sealing ring and reducing the possibility of dirt accumulation in the sealing ring. The connecting ring 70 is mounted on the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20 and surrounds the front cylinder opening 201. A first connecting plate 50 and a second connecting plate 60 are located in front of the connecting ring 70 and mounted on the outer cylinder 20. Thus, when the door assembly 10 closes the front cylinder opening 201, it can cooperate with the connecting ring 70, and the assembly method of the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 can be simplified. At the same time, the connecting ring 70 can be clamped between the first connecting plate 50 and the outer cylinder 20 and between the second connecting plate 60 and the outer cylinder, thereby further improving the installation reliability of the connecting ring 70.

[0060] In some examples, the first connecting plate 50 is connected to the outer cylinder 20 by screws. This facilitates disassembly and assembly, thereby simplifying the maintenance and replacement of the first connecting plate 50, and the screw connection offers higher reliability compared to a snap-fit ​​method.

[0061] In some examples, the second connecting plate 60 is connected to the outer cylinder 20 by screws. This facilitates disassembly and assembly, thereby simplifying the maintenance and replacement of the second connecting plate 60, and the screw connection offers higher reliability compared to a snap-fit ​​method.

[0062] According to some specific examples of the present invention, the connecting ring 70 is detachably connected to the outer cylinder 20. Specifically, the connecting ring 70 and the outer cylinder 20 are connected by screws. This facilitates disassembly and assembly, thereby facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the connecting ring 70.

[0063] Optionally, the connecting ring 70 is a steel ring. This results in low cost and high strength.

[0064] Specifically, the connecting ring 70 is made of stainless steel. It is understandable that stainless steel has good mechanical properties, allowing the connecting ring 70 to be made thinner while still maintaining structural strength. This not only facilitates installation and fixing of the connecting ring 70 but also saves assembly space, making the overall structure of the garment processing equipment 1 more compact. Furthermore, as a stainless steel material, the connecting ring 70 has good corrosion resistance, resulting in higher reliability. Of course, it is understood that the connecting ring 70 is not limited to stainless steel; for example, it can also be made of rigid plastic.

[0065] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the outer cylinder 20 and the connecting ring 70 are sealed together by a sealing ring (not shown), which makes the fit between the connecting ring 70 and the outer cylinder 20 tighter and improves the sealing effect between the outer cylinder 20 and the connecting ring 70.

[0066] In some alternative embodiments of the present invention, the sealing ring is made of rubber or silicone. This not only ensures a good sealing effect but also keeps costs low.

[0067] The invention is based on some optional embodiments, such as Figures 5-7 As shown, a positioning hole 202 is provided on the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20 near the door lock 40, and a protrusion 103 is provided on the door assembly 10. In the fully closed state of the door assembly 10, the positioning hole 202 and the protrusion 103 cooperate. Thus, on the one hand, based on the cooperation between the door lock 40 and the locking part 102, the cooperation between the positioning hole 202 and the protrusion 103 can further restrict the axial movement of the door assembly 10 relative to the outer cylinder 20. On the other hand, based on the cooperation between the first positioning part 101 and the second positioning part 301 and the cooperation between the door lock 40 and the locking part 102, the cooperation between the positioning hole 202 and the protrusion 103 can further limit the position of the door assembly 10 in the radial direction, thereby improving the reliability of the cooperation between the door assembly 10 and the outer cylinder 20, thus ensuring the reliability of the clothing processing equipment 1 during operation. Moreover, it can avoid the problem of relative shaking between the door assembly 10 and the outer cylinder 20 during the operation of the clothing processing equipment 1, effectively achieving the purpose of shock absorption and reducing noise.

[0068] As some alternative embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 4-5As shown, the garment processing device 1 includes a first connecting plate 50, which is disposed on the front side wall of the outer cylinder 20. The first connecting plate 50 and the hinge 30 are arranged opposite each other in the radial direction. The door lock 40 and the positioning hole 202 are both disposed on the first connecting plate 50. Thus, by setting the first connecting plate 50, on the one hand, the reinforcing effect of the first connecting plate 50 can be utilized to improve the structural strength of the outer cylinder 20; on the other hand, by simultaneously setting the positioning hole 202 and the door lock 40 on the first connecting plate 50, positioning and installation can be facilitated. The first connecting plate 50, which is provided with the door lock 40 and the positioning hole 202, can be installed onto the outer cylinder 20, for example, onto the aforementioned connecting ring 70, thus simplifying the installation process.

[0069] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the door lock 40 is fixed to the first connecting plate 50 by screws, that is, the door lock 40 is connected to the first connecting plate 50 by screws. This facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the door lock 40, thereby facilitating its maintenance and replacement. Moreover, compared with a snap-fit ​​method, the screw connection is more reliable and helps to extend the service life of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0070] In some specific examples of the present invention, a pin sleeve is provided on the first connecting plate 50, which defines the positioning hole 202. Thus, the structure is simple.

[0071] Optionally, the pin sleeve is detachably mounted on the first connecting plate 50. For example, the pin sleeve is secured to the first connecting plate 50 by a snap-fit ​​structure. This facilitates the installation and removal of the pin sleeve, thereby simplifying maintenance and replacement.

[0072] Specifically, one of the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50 is provided with a buckle, and the other of the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50 is provided with a slot that cooperates with the buckle. Through the cooperation of the buckle and the slot, the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50 can be detached.

[0073] In some specific examples, the first connecting plate 50 is provided with a slot, and the pin sleeve is provided with a buckle, with the buckle and pin sleeve being an integral part. Therefore, this integral structure not only ensures the structural and performance stability of the buckle and pin sleeve, but also facilitates molding and simplifies manufacturing. Furthermore, it eliminates unnecessary assembly parts and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the buckle and pin sleeve and ensuring the reliability of their connection. Moreover, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, is easier to assemble, and has a longer service life.

[0074] In some specific examples, the first connecting plate 50 is provided with a buckle, and the pin sleeve is provided with a groove. The buckle and the first connecting plate 50 are integral parts. Therefore, this integral structure not only ensures the structural and performance stability of the buckle and the first connecting plate 50, but also facilitates molding and simplifies manufacturing. Furthermore, it eliminates unnecessary assembly parts and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the buckle and the first connecting plate 50 and ensuring the reliability of the connection between the buckle and the pin sleeve. Moreover, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, is easier to assemble, and has a longer service life.

[0075] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50 are fixedly connected. For example, the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50 are welded together. This helps to ensure the reliability of the connection between the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50.

[0076] In some specific examples, the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50 are integrally formed. Therefore, the integral structure not only ensures the structural and performance stability of the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50, but also facilitates molding and manufacturing. It also eliminates unnecessary assembly parts and connection processes, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50 and ensuring the reliability of the connection between the pin sleeve and the first connecting plate 50. Furthermore, the integrally formed structure has higher overall strength and stability, is more convenient to assemble, and has a longer service life.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the garment processing device 1 includes an annular decorative panel 80, which is located between the hinge 30 and the front sidewall of the outer cylinder 20 and covers the front sidewall of the outer cylinder 20. Specifically, the decorative panel 80 is located behind the hinge 30 and covers the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60. The decorative panel 80 is provided with a first clearance hole for avoiding the door lock 40, a second clearance hole for avoiding the positioning hole 202, and a third clearance hole for avoiding the connecting screw between the hinge 30 and the second connecting plate 60. Thus, by providing the decorative panel 80, the aesthetic appearance of the garment processing device 1 is improved.

[0078] Optionally, the decorative panel 80 is mounted on the first connecting plate 50 and the second connecting plate 60 using screws. That is, the first connecting plate 50 and the decorative panel 80, as well as the second connecting plate 60 and the decorative panel 80, are connected by screws. This not only facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the decorative panel 80, thus simplifying its maintenance and replacement, but also provides higher reliability compared to snap-fit ​​connections, thereby extending the service life of the garment processing equipment 1.

[0079] Optionally, the locking part 102 is formed in the shape of a hook. This results in a simple structure that is easy to manufacture.

[0080] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. In the description of this invention, "above" or "below" the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features not in direct contact but through another feature between them. In the description of this invention, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0081] Other components of the garment processing device 1 according to embodiments of the present invention, such as clutches and control panels, as well as its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0082] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0083] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, include: An outer cylinder, the outer cylinder having a front opening; A door assembly, which is connected to the outer cylinder via a hinge to open or close the front cylinder opening, wherein the door assembly is provided with a first positioning part and the hinge is provided with a second positioning part; The door assembly has a fully open state. In the fully open state, the door assembly fully opens the front cylinder opening so that the front cylinder opening is exposed. At this time, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are in a completely disengaged state. During the process of the door assembly moving toward closing the front cylinder opening, the first positioning part cooperates with the second positioning part; The hinge has a positioning notch on one side near the central axis of the front cylinder opening, the positioning notch defining the second positioning part, the positioning notch having an insertion port near the central axis of the front cylinder opening, and the first positioning part being a protrusion formed on the door assembly; The positioning notch has opposing first and second sidewalls, which are inclined away from each other in a direction toward the central axis of the front cylinder opening.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple first positioning parts and multiple second positioning parts, and the multiple first positioning parts and multiple second positioning parts are matched one-to-one.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a door lock mounted on the front side wall of the outer cylinder. The door lock and the hinge are arranged opposite each other in the radial direction of the front cylinder opening. The door assembly has a locking part that engages with the door lock when the door assembly is fully closed.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, A positioning hole is provided on the front side wall of the outer cylinder near the door lock. The door assembly has a protrusion. When the door assembly is fully closed, the positioning hole engages with the protrusion.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, It includes a first connecting plate, which is disposed on the front side wall of the outer cylinder. The first connecting plate and the hinge are arranged radially opposite each other. The door lock and the positioning hole are both disposed on the first connecting plate.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting plate is provided with a pin sleeve, which defines the positioning hole.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pin is engaged on the first connecting plate.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, include: The second connecting plate is disposed on the front side wall of the outer cylinder and is radially opposite to the first connecting plate, and the hinge is mounted on the second connecting plate.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, include: A connecting ring is installed on the front side wall of the outer cylinder and surrounds the front cylinder opening. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are located in front of the connecting ring and are installed on the outer cylinder.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: A ring-shaped decorative panel is located between the hinge and the front sidewall of the outer cylinder and covers the front sidewall of the outer cylinder.

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