A wall-mounted laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application discloses a kind of wall-mounted clothes processing equipment, comprising, the front side of shell has opening;Front plate is installed in the opening of shell, and the outer periphery of front plate is connected with the inner side wall of the outer periphery of the opening of shell by abutting connection.The present application hides the gap between front plate and shell in the inner side of opening by setting front plate in the opening of shell, and the outer periphery of front plate is connected with the inner side wall of the outer periphery of the opening of shell by abutting connection, user cannot see the gap between front plate and shell from the front of washing machine, and the appearance of washing machine is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing, and more specifically, relates to a wall-mounted clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, the front end of the casing of a wall-mounted drum washing machine has an opening, and the front panel is installed in the opening for installing the door. The seam between the casing and the front panel is generally on the front of the machine. This separation method has the following problems: it affects the appearance of the washing machine, as users can directly see the seam at the front of the washing machine; the manufacturing process is difficult to control, and due to factors such as component tolerances and deformation, the seam may be uneven around the entire circumference and have vertical differences.

[0003] Chinese Patent Application No. 201720584694.7 discloses a wall-mounted washing machine and its cabinet assembly. The cabinet assembly includes a front shell and a front door. The front shell has a front opening, and an annular flange is formed on the inner edge of an annular portion surrounding and adjacent to the front opening. The flange extends inward along the radial direction of the front opening. The front door is located at the front opening and connected to the annular portion. An annular groove is provided on the front door near its edge, and a protrusion is provided on the side wall of the groove. The flange is inserted into the groove, and the protrusion abuts and limits the flange. According to the cabinet assembly of this application, the front door and the front shell can be easily assembled. However, the gap at the front of the washing machine is obvious, and dust easily accumulates in the gap, resulting in an unsightly appearance.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The purpose is to provide a wall-mounted clothes handling device in which the outer periphery of the front panel is abutted to the inner side wall of the outer periphery of the opening of the shell, which can hide the gap between the front panel and the opening of the shell from the front of the washing machine, making the front of the washing machine look beautiful.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a wall-mounted clothing processing device, comprising,

[0007] A housing having an opening on its front side;

[0008] The front plate is installed in the opening of the housing, and the outer periphery of the front plate is abutted against the inner sidewall of the housing around the opening.

[0009] This invention provides a front panel with an opening in the housing. The outer periphery of the front panel is abutted against the inner wall of the housing around the opening, thus hiding the gap between the front panel and the housing inside the opening. This makes the gap between the front panel and the housing invisible to the user from the front of the washing machine, improving its aesthetics.

[0010] Furthermore, the end face of the outer periphery of the front plate is flush with the inner peripheral wall of the opening.

[0011] Furthermore, the housing includes a front housing that extends in an arc shape forward to the opening;

[0012] The end face of the outer periphery of the front plate matches the inner sidewall of the outer periphery of the opening of the front housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the front plate protrudes from the front side to the rear side, and the outer peripheral edge of the outer side of the front plate is smoothly connected to the inner peripheral wall of the opening.

[0014] Furthermore, the front panel has a front port, which is correspondingly provided with the clothing loading and unloading port, and the front panel extends backward in an arc shape from the outer periphery to the front port;

[0015] The inner peripheral wall of the opening is flush with the front and back, and the inner peripheral wall of the opening is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the front plate by a rounded transition.

[0016] Furthermore, a first snap-fit ​​portion is provided on the inner sidewall of the housing, located on the outer periphery of the opening;

[0017] The inner wall of the front panel is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part, which is located on the outer peripheral edge of the front panel, and the second snap-fit ​​part is snap-fitted and connected to the first snap-fit ​​part.

[0018] Furthermore, the first snap-fit ​​portion extends rearward from the inner sidewall of the housing;

[0019] The first snap-fit ​​part has a snap-fit ​​protrusion at its rear end, and the second snap-fit ​​part extends from the inner sidewall of the front plate toward the snap-fit ​​protrusion and snaps with the front end of the snap-fit ​​protrusion.

[0020] The rear end of the latching protrusion is provided with a first guide slope, which is used to guide the second latching part to move and latch with the front end of the latching protrusion.

[0021] Furthermore, the first snap-fit ​​portion is disposed near the opening and extends rearward from the inner sidewall of the housing;

[0022] The first guide slope is inclined and protrudes forward from the rear end of the card protrusion.

[0023] Furthermore, the card protrusion also includes a carding surface disposed at the front end of the card protrusion, which engages with the second carding portion;

[0024] The snap-fit ​​surface is smoothly connected to the first guide slope.

[0025] Furthermore, the inner wall of the housing is also provided with a guide structure, which is circumferentially spaced around the outer periphery of the opening;

[0026] The guide structure extends rearward from the inner wall of the housing, and the rear end of the guide structure is provided with a second guide slope for guiding the front plate into the opening.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0028] (1) This invention provides a front panel within an opening in the housing. The outer periphery of the front panel abuts against the inner wall of the housing around the opening, concealing the gap between the front panel and the housing within the opening. This prevents the user from seeing the gap from the front of the washing machine, improving its aesthetics. Furthermore, the smooth transition between the outer periphery of the front panel and the inner wall of the opening allows for a seamless connection between the front panel and the housing, hiding the gap at the transition point. This also facilitates alignment during assembly, simplifying installation.

[0029] (2) By providing a guide slope on the rear end of the first snap-fit ​​part, the present invention can guide the second snap-fit ​​part of the front plate to move forward from the rear end of the snap-fit ​​part along the guide slope to the front end of the snap-fit ​​part when assembling the front plate and the housing, so as to facilitate the snap-fit ​​of the second snap-fit ​​part with the front end of the snap-fit ​​part, thereby facilitating the assembly of the front plate and the housing and improving the assembly efficiency of the front plate and the housing.

[0030] (3) The present invention also provides a guide structure on the inner side wall of the housing, the guide structure can guide the front plate into the opening and restrict the movement of the front plate in the vertical direction of the washing machine.

[0031] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0033] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is the present invention. Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0036] Figure 4 This is the present invention. Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the housing of a garment processing device according to the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This is the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0039] In the figure: 1. Housing; 11. Opening; 12. Front housing; 13. Annular housing; 2. Front plate; 21. Front port; 3. Snap-fit ​​structure; 31. First snap-fit ​​part; 311. Snap protrusion; 3111. First guide slope; 3112. Snap-fit ​​surface; 32. Second snap-fit ​​part; 321. First extension plate; 322. Second extension plate; 4. Guide structure; 41. Second guide slope; 5. Rear seat frame; 51. Through hole; 52. First annular part; 53. Second annular part; 54. Flanged edge.

[0040] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0042] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the wall-mounted clothing processing device of the present invention includes a housing 1 and a front panel 2.

[0045] The front side of the housing 1 has an opening 11. The front plate 2 is installed in the opening 11 of the housing 1. The outer periphery of the front plate 2 is abutted against the inner wall of the housing 1 around the opening 11.

[0046] The present invention provides a front plate 2 in the opening 11 of the housing 1, with the outer periphery of the front plate 2 abutting against the inner side wall of the housing 1 around the opening 11. This hides the gap between the front plate 2 and the housing 1 inside the opening 11, so that the user will not see the gap between the front plate 2 and the housing 1 from the front of the washing machine, thus improving the aesthetics of the washing machine.

[0047] The wall-mounted clothing handling device also includes a rear seat and a washing drum assembly. The washing drum assembly is disposed on the front side of the rear seat. The housing 1 extends from the edge of the rear seat toward the front of the washing drum assembly, forming an installation space with the rear seat. The washing drum assembly is disposed within the installation space.

[0048] Preferably, the outer periphery of the front plate 2 is abutted against the inner edge of the opening 11 of the housing 1.

[0049] The end face of the outer periphery of the front plate 2 is flush with the inner peripheral wall of the opening 11.

[0050] The present invention sets the end face of the outer periphery of the front plate 2 flush with the inner peripheral wall of the opening 11, so that the gap is flush with the opening 11, thus hiding the gap and making the front of the washing machine look simple and beautiful.

[0051] Furthermore, the housing 1 includes a front housing 12, which extends forward in an arc shape to the opening 11. The end face of the outer periphery of the front plate 2 matches the inner sidewall of the outer periphery of the opening 11 of the front housing 12.

[0052] Preferably, the end face of the outer periphery of the front plate 2 is an inclined arc surface. The outer edge of the front plate 2 faces forward.

[0053] In one specific embodiment, the housing 1 further includes an annular housing 13. The rear end of the annular housing 13 is connected to the edge of the rear seat. The front housing 12 extends in an arc shape from the front end of the annular housing 13 toward the opening 11.

[0054] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, where Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the rear angle of the housing 1 and the front plate 2. The front plate 2 protrudes from the front to the rear. The outer peripheral edge of the front plate 2 smoothly transitions to the inner peripheral wall of the opening 11.

[0055] The outer peripheral edge of the front plate 2 of the present invention is smoothly connected to the inner peripheral wall of the opening 11, so that the front plate 2 and the housing 1 are smoothly connected. The gap between the two is hidden at the transition connection, which also makes it convenient to align the front plate 2 and the housing 1 during assembly and facilitates installation.

[0056] The opening 11 is a through hole that runs from front to back.

[0057] Furthermore, the front panel 2 has a front port 21. The front port 21 is correspondingly provided with the clothes loading / unloading port, which is the opening at the front end of the washing drum module. The front panel 2 extends backward in an arc shape from its outer peripheral edge to the front port 21.

[0058] The inner peripheral wall of the opening 11 is flush with the front and back, and the inner peripheral wall of the opening 11 is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the front plate 2 by a rounded transition.

[0059] Preferably, the front panel 2 is an annular arc panel.

[0060] A snap-fit ​​structure 3 is provided between the inner wall of the housing 1 and the inner wall of the front plate 2.

[0061] The inner wall of the housing 1 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 31, which is located at the outer peripheral edge of the opening 11. The inner wall of the front plate 2 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion 32, which is located at the outer peripheral edge of the front plate 2, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 is snap-fitted to the first snap-fit ​​portion 31.

[0062] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the first engaging portion 31 extends rearward from the inner sidewall of the housing 1. A latching protrusion 311 is provided on the rear end of the first engaging portion 31. The second engaging portion 32 extends from the inner sidewall of the front plate 2 toward the latching protrusion 311, and the second engaging portion 32 engages with the front end of the latching protrusion 311.

[0063] The rear end of the latching protrusion 311 is provided with a first guide slope 3111, which is used to guide the second latching part 32 to move and latch with the front end of the latching protrusion 311.

[0064] The present invention provides a guide slope on the rear end of the latching protrusion 311 of the first latching part 31. When the front plate 2 is assembled with the housing 1, the second latching part 32 of the front plate 2 is guided to move forward from the rear end of the latching protrusion 311 along the guide slope to the front end of the latching protrusion 311. This facilitates the latching of the second latching part 32 with the front end of the latching protrusion 311, thereby facilitating the assembly of the front plate 2 and the housing 1 and improving the assembly efficiency of the front plate 2 and the housing 1.

[0065] The first snap-fit ​​portion 31 is disposed near the opening 11 and extends rearward from the inner sidewall of the front housing 12. The first guide ramp 3111 protrudes forward at an angle from the rear end of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 311.

[0066] The first latching portion 31 includes a latching plate that extends rearward in a horizontal direction, and the latching protrusion 311 protrudes from the rear end of the latching plate on the side facing the second latching portion 32.

[0067] Furthermore, the latching protrusion 311 also includes a latching surface 3112, which is disposed at the front end of the latching protrusion 311 and connected to the guide slope. The latching surface 3112 engages with the second latching portion 32.

[0068] The snap-fit ​​surface 3112 is smoothly connected to the first guide slope 3111.

[0069] The snap-fit ​​surface 3112 of the present invention is smoothly connected to the first guide slope 3111. When the front plate 2 is disassembled from the housing 1, the second snap-fit ​​part 32 of the front plate 2 is guided to move backward from the snap-fit ​​surface 3112 and disengage from the snap-fit ​​protrusion 311. This facilitates the disassembly of the front end of the second snap-fit ​​part 32 from the snap-fit ​​protrusion 311, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the front plate 2 from the housing 1, improving the disassembly efficiency of the front plate 2 from the housing 1, and making it convenient for replacement and maintenance.

[0070] The snap-fit ​​surface 3112 extends obliquely from the protruding end of the guide slope toward the snap-fit ​​plate. The inclination angle of the snap-fit ​​surface 3112 is greater than the inclination angle of the guide slope, which can improve the snap-fit ​​strength between the first snap-fit ​​part 31 and the second snap-fit ​​part 32.

[0071] In one specific embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 includes a second snap-fit ​​plate. The second snap-fit ​​plate includes a first extension plate 321 and a second extension plate 322 connected together.

[0072] The first extension plate 321 extends rearward from the inner sidewall of the front plate 2, and the second extension plate 322 extends from the first extension plate 321 toward the snap-fit ​​plate.

[0073] Preferably, the second snap-fit ​​portion 32 includes two opposing second snap-fit ​​plates, both of which snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​surface 3112.

[0074] Furthermore, a guide structure 4 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 1.

[0075] During the installation of the existing structure, there is a risk that the positioning ribs of the housing 1 may damage the edge of the front panel 2, resulting in a high defect rate. This invention further provides a guide structure 4 on the inner wall of the housing 1. The guide structure 4 can guide the front panel 2 into the opening 11 and restrict the movement of the front panel 2 in the vertical direction of the washing machine.

[0076] The guide structure 4 is circumferentially spaced around the outer periphery of the opening 11. The guide structure 4 extends rearward from the inner sidewall of the housing 1, and the rear end of the guide structure 4 is provided with a second guide ramp 41 for guiding the front plate 2 into the opening 11.

[0077] Preferably, the guide structure 4 extends rearward from the outer periphery of the opening 11 inside the front housing 12.

[0078] The guide structure 4 includes a guide plate that extends rearward from the outer periphery of the opening 11 inside the front housing 12, and the guide plate extends along the center direction of the opening 11.

[0079] The guide structure 4 includes two guide plates arranged opposite to each other. The second guide ramp 41 is disposed on the rear end of the guide plate near the opening 11. The guide plate is disposed near the edge of the opening 11.

[0080] The guide structure 4 also includes a connecting plate. The connecting plate is disposed on the inner side wall of the housing 1 and connects the two guide plates.

[0081] Furthermore, the wall-mounted clothing handling device includes a plurality of first engaging portions 31 spaced apart circumferentially along the opening 11. The guide structure 4 is respectively disposed on both sides of the first engaging portions 31 circumferentially.

[0082] Furthermore, the wall-mounted clothing handling device also includes a rear seat frame 5. The rear seat frame 5 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the rear seat.

[0083] The rear seat frame 5 includes a rear seat side frame. The rear seat side frame has a through hole 51, which penetrates both the outer and inner peripheral walls of the rear seat side frame, connecting the interior of the washing machine to the external atmosphere. A notch is provided on the side edge of the rear seat, opposite to the through hole 51. The notch communicates with the through hole 51. The through hole 51 communicates with the interior of the washing machine through the notch.

[0084] By providing through holes 51, this invention can maintain air circulation between the inside and outside environment of the washing machine, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the wall-mounted washing machine.

[0085] The rear seat frame includes a first annular portion 52, a second annular portion 53, and a flange 54 connected together.

[0086] The inner circumferential through hole 51 of the first annular portion 52 is a straight through hole 51. The second annular portion 53 extends rearward from the rear end of the first annular portion 52 and extends inward in an arc shape. The flange 54 extends inward from the rear end of the second annular portion 53 by bending.

[0087] The through hole 51 is provided in the second annular portion 53.

[0088] The rear end opening of the housing 1 is fitted onto the first annular portion 52. Preferably, the rear end opening of the annular housing 13 is fitted onto the first annular portion 52.

[0089] The rear seat is provided with a mounting part, which is fixed to the mounting wall by expansion bolts. The flange 54 abuts between the rear seat and the mounting wall.

[0090] Preferably, a sealing gasket is provided between the flange 54 and the mounting wall.

[0091] The wall-mounted clothing processing equipment described in this invention includes a wall-mounted washing machine, a wall-mounted dryer, and a wall-mounted washer-dryer combo.

[0092] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted laundry treating apparatus, characterized by: Comprising, The shell has an opening on the front side, and the front shell extends forward to the opening in an arc shape; A front plate is installed in the opening of the shell, and the outer periphery of the front plate is connected to the inner side wall of the shell outside the opening periphery; The end surface of the outer periphery of the front plate is an inclined arc surface matched with the inner side wall of the opening periphery of the front shell, and is arranged flush with the inner periphery wall of the opening in front and back; The front plate has a front port corresponding to the clothes taking and placing port, and the front plate is an annular arc surface plate extending rearward in an arc shape from the outer periphery to the front port; The outer periphery of the rear seat of the wall-mounted clothes treatment equipment is sleeved with a rear seat frame, and the rear seat frame has a through hole passing through the outer periphery wall and the inner periphery wall of the rear seat frame; the side edge of the rear seat is provided with a notch opposite to the through hole, and the notch is communicated with the through hole, so that the through hole is communicated with the inside of the wall-mounted clothes treatment equipment through the notch. 2.The wall-mounted laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The shell includes an annular shell, and the front shell extends forward to the opening in an arc shape from the front end of the annular shell. 3.The wall-mounted laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The front plate is arranged protruding from the front side to the rear side, and the outer periphery edge of the outer side of the front plate is connected to the inner periphery wall of the opening in a smooth transition.

4. The wall-mounted clothes treatment equipment according to claim 3, wherein: The inner periphery wall of the opening is arranged flush in front and back, and the inner periphery wall of the opening is connected to the outer periphery edge of the outer side of the front plate in a circular arc transition.

5. The wall-mounted clothes treatment equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein: A first clamping part is arranged on the inner side wall of the shell and located outside the opening periphery; A second clamping part is arranged on the inner side wall of the front plate and located on the outer periphery edge of the front plate, and the second clamping part is clamped and connected with the first clamping part.

6. The wall-mounted clothes treatment equipment according to claim 5, wherein: The first clamping part is arranged extending rearward from the inner side wall of the shell; A clamping protrusion is arranged on the rear end of the first clamping part, and the second clamping part is arranged extending to the front end of the clamping protrusion from the inner side wall of the front plate; A first guide inclined surface is arranged on the rear end of the clamping protrusion, and is used for guiding the second clamping part to move and be clamped with the front end of the clamping protrusion.

7. The wall-mounted clothes treatment equipment according to claim 6, wherein: The first clamping part is arranged close to the opening and extending rearward from the inner side wall of the shell; The first guide inclined surface is arranged protruding forward from the rear end of the clamping protrusion. 8.The wall-mounted laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping protrusion further includes a clamping surface arranged on the front end of the clamping protrusion and clamped with the second clamping part; The clamping surface is connected to the first guide inclined surface in a smooth transition.

9. The wall-mounted clothes treatment equipment according to claim 5, wherein: A guide structure is further arranged on the inner side wall of the shell and located outside the opening periphery in a circumferential direction; and The guide structure is arranged on both sides of the first clamping part in a circumferential direction. The guide structure comprises two oppositely arranged guide plates and a connecting plate connected between the two guide plates; the guide plates are arranged extending rearward from the outer periphery of the opening on the inner side of the front shell, and the rear end of the guide plate is provided with a second guide inclined surface on the side close to the opening, for guiding the front plate into the opening; and the connecting plate is arranged on the inner side wall of the shell.

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