An upper flip-open detergent box structure and a washing device

Abstract

The present invention discloses an upper flip - type detergent box structure and a washing device. The upper flip - type detergent box structure is provided at the tabletop of the washing device. An installation opening is formed in the tabletop, and it includes: a box body located below the installation opening; a box cover snap - fitted at the installation opening; an upper cover hinged to the box cover; and a first water diversion structure provided on the box cover for diverting the water on the upper end surface of the box cover to the box body. By snap - fitting the box cover at the installation opening, the installation of the box cover omits screw fixation, which is beneficial to improving the installation efficiency of the box cover and avoiding screw corrosion caused by moisture at the box cover. By setting the first water diversion structure for diverting the water on the upper end surface of the box cover to the box body, the water dripping onto the upper end surface of the box cover is diverted and flows into the box body, avoiding the water flow reaching the tabletop or seeping into the electrical components, thus improving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly relates to an upper flip-up detergent box structure and a washing device having the upper flip-up detergent box structure. Background Art

[0002] Washing machines are widely recognized by consumers for their excellent washing effects. In order to better meet the needs of consumers and make washing machines more intelligent, a detergent box is provided on the washing machine for putting detergents, fabric softeners, washing powders, etc. After the user puts the detergent, etc. into the input detergent box, the detergent, etc. can be flushed into the washing tub through a pipeline by water flow.

[0003] An upper flip-up detergent box is provided on the tabletop of a drum washing machine, which has an upper cover hingedly arranged and can be rotated to open or close the detergent input port. A problem will occur with washing machines with a drying function. The hot air generated by the dryer will inevitably enter the input port through the above pipeline and will condense on the input port cover when it meets cold, causing water droplets to drip onto the detergent box. Especially after the user opens the upper cover, a large amount of water droplets condensed on the upper cover will form a water flow flowing onto the detergent box and then onto the tabletop of the washing machine, with the risk of penetrating into the electrical components of the washing machine. And long-term accumulation of water vapor will cause the fixing screws at the detergent box to rust.

[0004] The above information disclosed in this background art is only used to increase the understanding of the background art of the present application. Therefore, it may include prior art that is not known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems in the prior art, the present invention provides an upper flip-up detergent box structure to achieve the diversion of the water dripping onto the box cover, avoid the residue of water, increase safety, and the installation of the box cover does not use screws to avoid the rusting of the screws.

[0006] To achieve the above invention purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] An upper flip-up detergent box structure is provided at the tabletop of a washing device. An installation opening is formed on the tabletop, and it includes:

[0008] A box body, which is located below the installation opening;

[0009] A box cover, which is snap-fitted at the installation opening;

[0010] An upper cover, which is hingedly arranged on the box cover;

[0011] A first diversion structure is provided on the box cover for diverting the water on the upper end surface of the box cover to the box body.

[0012] Further, the first diversion structure has a first diversion groove provided on the box cover, a through hole opened on the bottom surface of the first diversion groove, and a snap-in pad snap-fitted at the first diversion groove. A notch for forming a diversion channel with the first diversion groove is opened on the snap-in pad.

[0013] Further, the first diversion structure further has a diversion groove opened on the upper end surface of the box cover and communicated with the diversion channel.

[0014] Further, the snap-in pad has a plunger matching the first diversion groove and a cap extending upward and outward at the upper end of the plunger. The notch is opened on the plunger.

[0015] Further, the snap-in pad is used for supporting and damping the upper cover.

[0016] Further, the plunger is snap-fitted and fixed in the first diversion groove. A clamping plate is provided in the first diversion groove, and a clamping groove matching the clamping plate is opened on the snap-in pad. The clamping plate is located in the clamping groove.

[0017] Further, a receiving groove for receiving the first diversion groove is provided at the installation opening, and a flow-through hole communicating with the box body is opened on the bottom surface of the receiving groove.

[0018] Further, a second diversion structure for diverting the water on the box cover to the box body is provided at the box cover and the installation opening.

[0019] Further, the upper cover is provided with a hinge portion for installing a hinge shaft, and a hinge receiving portion matching the hinge portion is provided on the box cover. The second diversion structure includes a plurality of water-permeable holes opened in the hinge receiving portion and used for diverting the water dripping onto the hinge receiving portion downward.

[0020] Further, the second diversion structure further includes a hinge slot opening for receiving the hinge receiving portion provided at the installation opening, and a concave second diversion groove communicated with the hinge slot opening provided at the installation opening.

[0021] Further, a connection port communicating with the receiving groove is opened in the second diversion groove.

[0022] Further, a plurality of input ports are opened on the box cover, and a conical input port extension edge extending downward and with a gradually decreasing cross section is provided along the edge of the input port.

[0023] Further, an openable and closable input cover is provided at at least one of the input ports, and a buckle groove for opening the input cover and communicated with the input port is provided on the box cover.

[0024] Further, the edge of the lid is bent upward and extends away from the center of the lid to form a flanging portion, and after the upper lid is closed, the upper lid is located within the flanging portion.

[0025] Based on the above upper flip-up detergent box structure, the present invention also provides a washing device, which realizes the diversion of the water dripping onto the lid, avoids the residue of water, increases safety, and the lid is installed without screws, avoiding the rust of the screws.

[0026] A washing device includes a box body and a tabletop provided on the top of the box body, and the above upper flip-up detergent box structure is provided on the tabletop.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are as follows: By fitting the lid at the installation opening, the installation of the lid omits screw fixation, which is beneficial to improving the installation efficiency of the lid and avoiding the corrosion of the screws caused by the water at the lid; By providing a first diversion structure for diverting the water on the upper end surface of the lid to the box body, the water dripping onto the upper end surface of the lid is diverted and flows into the box body, avoiding the water flow reaching the tabletop or penetrating into the electrical components, and improving safety.

[0028] After reading the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of an upper flip-up detergent box structure proposed by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partial structural diagram of a middle flip-up detergent box;

[0032] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a structural diagram after removing the upper lid in ;

[0033] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a cross-sectional structural diagram at the first diversion structure in ;

[0034] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a structural diagram at the lid in ;

[0035] Figure 6 is Figure 5 The enlarged structural schematic diagram of the middle snap-in gasket;

[0036] Figure 7 is Figure 5 The enlarged structural schematic diagram of the middle box cover;

[0037] Figure 8 is Figure 7 The enlarged structural schematic diagram of area A in the middle;

[0038] Figure 9 is Figure 7 The enlarged structural schematic diagram of area B in the middle;

[0039] Figure 10 is Figure 7 The enlarged structural schematic diagram of area C in the middle;

[0040] Figure 11 is the structural schematic diagram of the upper cover;

[0041] Figure 12 is Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram at the installation opening after the disassembly of the upper flip-up detergent box structure in the middle;

[0042] Figure 13 is Figure 12 The enlarged structural schematic diagram of area D in the middle. Detailed implementation manners

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc. is the positional relationship relative to the user when the washing device is in normal use. The terms are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0045] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "linkage", "fixation", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral body; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0046] See Figures 1 - 13 , an embodiment of an upper-flap detergent box structure proposed by the present invention, an upper-flap detergent box structure 200 is used on a washing device, and the washing device can be a washing machine, a dishwasher, etc.; the upper-flap detergent box structure is provided at the tabletop 100 of the washing device, and an installation opening 101 for installing the upper-flap detergent box structure is provided on the tabletop 100.

[0047] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in and, the upper-flap detergent box structure 200 includes: a box body (not shown in the figure), a box cover 10, and an upper cover 20. The box body is located below the installation opening 101, the box cover 10 is snap-fitted at the installation opening 101, the upper cover 20 is hinged to the box cover 10, and a first diversion structure for diverting the water dripping onto the upper end face of the box cover to the box body is provided on the box cover 10. By snap-fitting the box cover 10 at the installation opening 101, the installation of the box cover 10 omits screw fixation, that is, screw-free, which is beneficial to improving the installation efficiency of the box cover 10 and avoiding screw corrosion caused by moisture at the box cover 10; by providing a first diversion structure for diverting the water on the upper end face of the box cover 10 to the box body, the water dripping onto the upper end face of the box cover 10 is diverted and flows into the box body, avoiding the water flow reaching the tabletop 100 or penetrating into the electrical components, and improving safety.

[0048] See Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown in and, the first diversion structure has a first diversion groove 11 provided on the box cover 10, a through hole 112 opened on the bottom surface of the first diversion groove 11, and a snap-in pad 40 snap-fitted in the first diversion groove 11, and a notch 41 is opened on the snap-in pad 40; the snap-in pad 40 is installed in the first diversion groove 11 to cover the first diversion groove 11, avoiding dust and other impurities from falling into the first diversion groove 11, and being beneficial to the flatness of the upper end face of the box cover 10 and increasing the aesthetics. In order to ensure the firm installation of the snap-in pad 40, it is necessary to set the snap-in pad 40 to match the inner wall of the first diversion groove 11. By providing the notch 41, a diversion channel 19 for water flow is formed between the notch 41 and the first diversion groove 11, and the water flow reaching the first diversion groove 11 flows downward.

[0049] The first diversion structure further has a diversion groove 12 opened on the upper end surface of the box cover 10. The diversion groove 12 is communicated with the diversion groove 11. Specifically, the diversion groove 12 is communicated with the diversion channel 19. By providing the diversion groove 12, the water dripping onto the upper end surface of the box cover 10 near the diversion groove 12 can be collected. The diversion groove 12 is communicated with the diversion channel 19, ensuring the smooth water path of the first diversion structure and avoiding the situation that the water cannot reach the diversion channel 19 due to the fitting between the snap-in gasket 40 and the upper end surface of the box cover 10 after installation.

[0050] See Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the snap-in gasket 40 is snap-fitted and assembled at the first diversion groove 11. The snap-in gasket 40 has a plunger 42 matching the first diversion groove 11 and a cap 43 extending upward and outward at the upper end of the plunger 42. A notch 41 is opened on the plunger 42. The plunger 42 is located in the first diversion groove 11, and the cap 43 protrudes from the first diversion groove 11, that is, the upper end surface of the cap 43 is higher than the upper end surface of the box cover 10. It is preferably set that the snap-in gasket 40 is made of an elastic material. After the upper cover 20 is closed, the upper cover 20 contacts the snap-in gasket 40, and the snap-in gasket 40 is used for supporting and damping the upper cover 20. A step groove 113 matching the cap 43 is opened at the upper end of the groove wall of the first diversion groove 11, and the cap 43 is snap-fitted in the step groove 113.

[0051] For the specific structure of the snap-in gasket 40, there are various implementation methods. For example, the plunger 42 can be a solid structure, or the plunger 42 can be set as a hollow structure. The notch 41 can be a hole opened on the hollow plunger 42 communicating with the hollow, or the notch 41 can be formed by cutting a part of the plunger 42 in the vertical direction.

[0052] The plunger 42 is clamped and fixed in the first diversion groove 11, and a clamping and positioning structure is provided between the first diversion groove 11 and the plunger 42; the clamping and positioning structure includes a clamping plate 111 provided in the first diversion groove 11, and a clamping groove 44 matching the clamping plate 111 is formed on the buckling pad 40, and the clamping plate 111 is located in the clamping groove 44. The clamping plate 111 extends along the radial direction of the first diversion groove 11. After the buckling pad 40 is installed in the first diversion groove 11, the column cap 43 is clamped in the step groove 113. The bottom surface of the diversion groove 12 is lower than the bottom surface of the step groove 113, so that the water reaching the diversion groove 12 will not be blocked by the column cap 43 and can directly flow into the first diversion groove 11; that is, the water dripping onto the upper end surface of the box cover 10 needs to pass through the diversion groove 12 and reach the notch 41, that is, the diversion channel 19. This requires the diversion groove 12 and the notch 41 to correspond to ensure the connection between the diversion groove 12 and the diversion channel 19, and the buckling pad 40 cannot rotate in the first diversion groove 11; by providing the clamping groove 44 and the clamping plate 111, the rotation of the buckling pad 40 in the first diversion groove 11 is avoided, ensuring the connection between the diversion groove 12 and the diversion channel 19; and making the buckling pad 40 firm after installation, avoiding the rotation or loss of the buckling pad 40.

[0053] Claw 15 is provided on the box cover 10, and a clamping groove 102 matching the claw 15 is provided on the table surface 100. The claw 15 is clamped and fixed in the clamping groove 102. To further increase the firmness of the fixation of the box cover 10, a receiving groove 103 for receiving the first diversion groove 11 is provided at the installation opening 101, and a flow-through hole 1031 communicating with the box body is opened on the bottom surface of the receiving groove 103. The flow-through hole 1031 communicates with the through hole 112; a baffle 16 extending downward is provided on the lower end surface of the box cover 10. The baffle 16 is located outside the receiving groove 103, and the baffle 16 surrounds the outside of the first diversion groove 11. The water flow flowing into the first diversion groove 11 reaches the receiving groove 103 through the through hole 112, and then flows into the box body through the flow-through hole 1031. The through hole 112 has a through hole extension part extending downward.

[0054] See Figure 7 As shown, a plurality of input ports 13 are opened on the box cover 10, and a conical input port extension edge 131 extending downward and with a gradually decreasing cross-section is provided along the edge of the input port 13. By providing the input port 13, it is used to put the detergent into the box body. By providing the conical input port extension edge 131, it is beneficial to the diversion when putting the detergent, and the water droplets dripping onto the upper end surface of the box cover 10 can be diverted into the input port 13.

[0055] At least one input port 13 is provided with an openable and closable input cover 30. The input cover 30 is hinged to the box cover 10. A handle groove 132 communicating with the input port 13 is provided on the box cover 10. The handle groove 132 is used for the user to insert the hand and open the input cover 30. By providing the handle groove 132, the water flowing into the handle groove 132 can directly flow into the input port 13.

[0056] The box cover 10 is square. A folded edge portion 17 is formed by bending upward and away from the center of the box cover 10 at the edge of the box cover 10. After the upper cover 20 is closed, the upper end surface of the folded edge portion 17 is flush with the upper end surface of the upper cover 20. The folded edge portion 17 surrounds the outside of the upper cover 20. By providing the folded edge portion 17, the water droplets dripping onto the box cover 10 are blocked by the folded edge portion 17 and are not easily flowed onto the tabletop 100, leaving the water droplets on the box cover 10, avoiding the water droplets flowing onto the tabletop 100 and the leakage after reaching the tabletop 100, which is beneficial to the diversion treatment of the condensed water droplets falling on the upper cover 20 and ensures the product quality of the washing machine. And the upper end surface of the folded edge portion 17 is flush with the upper end surface of the upper cover 20, and the upper end surface of the upper cover 20 is flush with the tabletop 100, which is beneficial to forming a flat upper end surface of the washing machine after setting up the upper flip detergent box structure at the tabletop 100.

[0057] During the operation of the washing machine, the condensed water condensed on the lower end surface of the upper cover 20, after dripping onto the upper end surface of the box cover 10, a part of it can flow into the box body through the input port 13. The input ports 13 are centrally arranged in the middle of the upper cover 20, at the corners of the box cover 10, and have the folded edge portion 17, so it is easy to have water residue. Therefore, a first diversion groove 11 is provided at each of the four corners of the box cover 10, and a fan-shaped diversion groove 12 is provided in the direction of the first diversion groove 11 close to the corner to ensure the diversion of the moisture at the corners of the box cover 10.

[0058] When the upper cover 20 is opened, the water droplets condensed and hanging on the lower end surface of the upper cover 20 will flow downward along the lower end surface of the upper cover 20 under the action of gravity and reach the box cover 10; in order to divert this part of the water quickly, a second diversion structure for diverting the water on the box cover 10 to the box body is provided at the box cover 10 and the installation port 101.

[0059] The upper cover 20 has an upper cover body 25 and a glass cover plate 26 fixedly provided on the upper cover body 25. The upper cover 20 is provided with a hinge portion 21 for installing a hinge shaft 50. The hinge portion 21 is provided on the upper cover body 25. An articulated receiving portion 14 matching the hinge portion 21 is provided on the lid 10. When the upper cover 20 is opened, the hinge portion 21 rotates and moves at the articulated receiving portion 14; the second diversion structure includes a plurality of water permeable holes 141 opened in the articulated receiving portion 14. Preferably, a concave collecting groove 142 is provided in the articulated receiving portion 14. The collecting groove 142 is arranged along the axial direction of the hinge shaft 50. The hinge shaft 50 is located above the collecting groove 142. The water dripping onto the articulated receiving portion 14 flows into the collecting groove 142; the collecting groove 142 is provided for collecting the water dripping onto the articulated receiving portion 14; the water permeable holes 141 are opened on the collecting groove 142, and the water permeable holes 141 are used for guiding the water dripping onto the articulated receiving portion 14 downward.

[0060] The second diversion structure further includes a hinge slot 104 provided at the installation opening 101 for accommodating the articulated receiving portion 14. The hinge slot 104 is located below the water permeable holes 141. A concave second diversion groove 105 communicating with the hinge slot 104 is provided at the installation opening 101 for collecting the water flowing into the hinge slot 104 into the second diversion groove 105. A connection port 1051 communicating with the accommodating groove 103 is opened in the second diversion groove 105, so that the water in the second diversion groove 105 is diverted into the accommodating groove 103, and then flows into the box body through the flow hole 1031.

[0061] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions required to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. An upper flip - type detergent box structure is provided at the tabletop of a washing device. An installation opening is formed in the tabletop. It is characterized in that It includes: A box body, which is located below the installation opening; A box cover, which is snap - fitted at the installation opening; An upper cover, which is hinged to the box cover; A first diversion structure is provided on the box cover for diverting water on the upper end surface of the box cover to the box body; The first diversion structure has a first diversion groove provided on the box cover, a through - hole opened on the bottom surface of the first diversion groove, and a snap - on pad snap - fitted at the first diversion groove. A notch is opened on the snap - on pad for forming a drainage channel with the first diversion groove.

2. The structure of the upper flip - type detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first diversion structure also has a drainage groove opened on the upper end surface of the box cover and communicating with the drainage channel.

3. The structure of the upper flip-up detergent box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap - on pad has a plunger matching the first diversion groove and a column cap extending upward and outward at the upper end of the plunger. The notch is opened on the plunger.

4. The structure of the upper flip - type detergent box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plunger is snap - fitted and fixed in the first diversion groove. A clamping plate is provided in the first diversion groove, and a clamping groove matching the clamping plate is opened on the snap - on pad. The clamping plate is located in the clamping groove.

5. The upper flip - type detergent box structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A receiving groove for receiving the first diversion groove is provided at the installation opening, and a flow - through hole communicating with the box body is opened on the bottom surface of the receiving groove.

6. The structure of the upper flip - type detergent box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A second diversion structure is provided at the box cover and the installation opening for diverting water on the box cover to the box body.

7. The upper flip-up detergent box structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper cover is provided with a hinge portion for installing a hinge shaft, and a hinge receiving portion matching the hinge portion is provided on the box cover. The second diversion structure includes a plurality of water - permeable holes opened in the hinge receiving portion for diverting water dripping into the hinge receiving portion downward.

8. The structure of the upper flip-up detergent box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second diversion structure also includes a hinge slot opening provided at the installation opening for receiving the hinge receiving portion, and a concave second diversion groove communicated with the hinge slot opening provided at the installation opening.

9. A washing device, characterized in that, It includes a box body and a tabletop provided at the top of the box body. The upper flip - type detergent box structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is provided on the tabletop.

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