Safety cover components and garment handling equipment

Abstract

This invention belongs to the technical field of garment processing equipment, specifically relating to a safety cover assembly and garment processing equipment having the safety cover assembly. The safety cover assembly of this invention includes a bucket lid, a cover plate, and a locking tongue. The bucket lid has a first opening, and the cover plate is connected to the bucket lid by opening or closing the first opening. At least a portion of the locking tongue is movably connected between the bucket lid and the cover plate. The locking tongue includes a plug-in end and a first latch. The plug-in end can be inserted into a mounting groove in the bucket lid, and the first latch engages with the cover plate. According to the safety cover assembly of this invention, when it is necessary to open the cover plate, sufficient pushing and pulling force must be provided to overcome the clamping force between the first latch and the cover plate, thereby moving the cover plate to open the first opening on the bucket lid, thus preventing the safety cover assembly from being easily opened and reducing or avoiding safety hazards after the safety cover assembly is opened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, specifically relating to a safety cover assembly and clothing processing equipment having the safety cover assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, washing machines have become a necessity in almost every household. The safety lids of current washing machines can be opened in one simple step, making the operation too easy, even for children. When the washing machine has a high-temperature washing or drying function, opening the safety lid releases a certain amount of heat, posing a risk of burns to anyone opening the lid, thus presenting a significant safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The objective of this invention is to at least solve the problem of the safety cover of washing equipment being easily opened. This objective is achieved through the following means:

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides a safety cover assembly, the safety cover assembly comprising:

[0005] A bucket lid, wherein the bucket lid has a first opening;

[0006] A cover plate, which is connected to the bucket lid in a manner that allows the first opening to be opened or closed;

[0007] The locking tongue, at least a portion of which is movably connected between the bucket lid and the cover plate, includes an insertion end and a first snap fastener. The insertion end can be inserted into the mounting groove of the bucket lid, and the first snap fastener engages with the cover plate.

[0008] According to the safety cover assembly of the present invention, the plug end of the locking tongue is inserted into the mounting groove of the bucket lid, and the first buckle of the locking tongue is engaged with the cover plate, thereby fixing the bucket lid and the cover plate relatively through the locking tongue, achieving the technical effect of locking the bucket lid and the cover plate. When it is necessary to open the cover plate, sufficient pushing and pulling force is required to overcome the clamping force between the first buckle and the cover plate, thereby moving the cover plate to open the first opening on the bucket lid, thereby preventing the safety cover assembly from being easily opened and reducing or avoiding the safety hazards after the safety cover assembly is opened.

[0009] In addition, the safety cover assembly according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking tongue includes at least a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and a third mounting portion, wherein the first mounting portion, the second mounting portion, and the third mounting portion have a generally Z-shaped structure.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first buckle is disposed at one end of the second mounting portion near the third mounting portion, and the insertion end is disposed at one end of the third mounting portion away from the second mounting portion.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the third mounting part is further provided with a clearance groove at one end near the second mounting part, and the clearance groove is correspondingly provided with the first buckle.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, it further includes:

[0014] A latch cover is provided on the cover plate, and the latch is slidably connected to the latch cover.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the latch cover includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion, and a sliding groove is provided at the connection between the first plate portion and the second plate portion, and the latch is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the latch cover is further provided with a first mounting post, and the latch is provided with a second buckle, which can be engaged with the first mounting post and disengage the insertion end from the mounting groove.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, a push-pull member is also included, which is connected to or is part of the latch, and a second opening is provided on the cover plate, through which the push-pull member passes and is disposed outside the cover plate.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, a connector is also included, wherein the push-pull member is detachably connected to the latch, the latch has a through hole, one end of the connector passes through the through hole and is connected to the push-pull member, and the other end of the connector is slidably connected to the latch cover.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connector includes a first rod portion and a second rod portion, the first rod portion and the second rod portion are arranged in a T-shape, the first rod portion passes through the through hole and is connected to the push-pull member, and the second rod portion is slidably connected to the latch cover.

[0020] Another aspect of the present invention provides a garment processing device having a safety cover assembly as described in any of the above claims, and the garment processing device also having a garment holding bucket with a dispensing port, the safety cover assembly being disposed on the dispensing port.

[0021] Since the garment processing device of the present invention has the safety cover assembly in any of the above embodiments, it can achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. Wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of a safety cover assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a safety cover assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the safety cover assembly AA in an openable state according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of part B of the safety cover assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the safety cover assembly AA when it is in the closed state according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of part C of the safety cover assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the locking tongue according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the locking tongue from another angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking tongue cover according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the latch cover from another angle according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional structure of the latch and latch cover when the safety cover assembly is in an openable state according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the latch and latch cover at another angle when the safety cover assembly is in an openable state according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0036] 1: Safety cover assembly;

[0037] 10: Bucket lid; 11: First opening; 12: Mounting cavity; 121: Mounting groove;

[0038] 20: Cover plate; 21: Handle; 211: Second opening; 22: Second mounting post;

[0039] 30: Locking tongue; 31: First mounting part; 311: Second latch; 32: Second mounting part; 321: First latch; 33: Third mounting part; 331: Plug-in end; 332: Clearance groove; 34: Fourth mounting part;

[0040] 40: Locking tongue cover; 41: First plate; 42: Second plate; 43: Slide groove; 44: First mounting post; 45: Positioning post;

[0041] 50: Push-pull components;

[0042] 60: Connector; 61: First rod section; 62: Second rod section;

[0043] 70: Shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the invention and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0045] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0046] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0047] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0048] With the development of technology, washing machines have more functions, such as high-temperature washing or drying. During high-temperature washing or drying, a large amount of heat is generated inside the washing machine drum. If the safety cover is accidentally opened due to misoperation, or by a child or pet, the heat from inside the drum will burst out instantly, causing burns to people or pets, posing a certain safety hazard. Therefore, there is a need for a structure that prevents the safety cover from being easily opened, thereby preventing accidental operation or safety hazards caused by children or pets accidentally opening the safety cover. To this end, this invention proposes a safety cover assembly and a clothing processing device incorporating this safety cover assembly, which can prevent the safety cover assembly from being easily opened, reducing or eliminating the safety hazards that may occur if the safety cover assembly is opened.

[0049] Combination Figures 1 to 6As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the safety cover assembly 1 includes a bucket lid 10, a cover plate 20, and a locking tongue 30. The bucket lid 10 is provided with a first opening 11. The cover plate 20 is connected to the bucket lid 10 by opening or closing the first opening 11. At least part of the locking tongue 30 is provided between the bucket lid 10 and the cover plate 20 in a movably connected manner. The locking tongue 30 includes an insertion end 331 and a first snap fastener 321. The insertion end 331 can be inserted into the mounting groove 121 of the bucket lid 10 and the first snap fastener 321 is engaged with the cover plate 20.

[0050] Specifically, in combination Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the bucket lid 10 has a recessed mounting cavity 12 on its surface. The cover plate 20 is disposed within the mounting cavity 12 and rotatably connected to the bucket lid 10. The bucket lid 10 has an insertion groove with through holes at both ends. The cover plate 20 has a connecting post with through holes. A rotating shaft 70 passes through the through holes in both the cover plate 20 and the bucket lid 10, thus achieving a rotatable connection between the cover plate 20 and the bucket lid 10. A first opening 11 is located at the center of the mounting cavity 12. Rotating the cover plate 20 opens or closes the first opening 11, allowing clothing to be placed or removed. The cover plate 20 has a handle 21 that protrudes from the cover plate 20 for easy gripping, allowing the cover plate 20 to be rotated. The locking tongue 30 is movably disposed between the bucket lid 10 and the lid plate 20. The locking tongue 30 is provided with an insertion end 331 and a first latch 321. By moving the locking tongue 30, the insertion end 331 of the locking tongue 30 can be inserted into the mounting groove 121 of the bucket lid 10, and the first latch 321 can be engaged with the lid plate 20. Thus, the locking tongue 30 connects the bucket lid 10 and the lid plate 20, achieving the technical effect of locking the bucket lid 10 and the lid plate 20. When it is necessary to open the lid plate 20, sufficient pushing and pulling force must be provided to overcome the clamping force between the first latch 321 and the lid plate 20, thereby moving the lid plate 20 to open the first opening 11 on the bucket lid 10, thereby preventing the safety lid assembly 1 from being easily opened and reducing or avoiding the safety hazards after the safety lid assembly 1 is opened. The inner wall of the mounting cavity 12 is provided with a mounting groove 121, specifically, the mounting groove 121 is provided at the connection between the side wall and the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 12.

[0051] Combination Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the safety cover assembly 1 further includes a locking tongue cover 40, which is disposed on the cover plate 20, and the locking tongue 30 is slidably connected to the locking tongue cover 40.

[0052] Specifically, the latch cover 40 is correspondingly provided with the handle portion 21 and is covered by the handle portion 21, so that the latch cover 40 cannot be seen from the outside, thereby improving the overall appearance of the safety cover assembly 1. By providing the latch cover 40, the latch 30 is slidably connected to the latch cover 40, and the latch cover 40 supports the latch 30, thereby facilitating the insertion of the plug end 331 into the mounting groove 121 and making the first buckle 321 engage with the cover plate 20.

[0053] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the latch 30 includes a first mounting portion 31, a second mounting portion 32, and a third mounting portion 33, which are generally Z-shaped. Setting the latch 30 as a whole in a generally Z-shaped structure facilitates its assembly between the cover plate 20 and the barrel lid 10, and its cooperation with the latch cover 40 and the cover plate 20. Simultaneously, the Z-shaped structure can balance the force on the latch 30, preventing deformation or damage after prolonged stress.

[0054] Specifically, in combination Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the first mounting part 31, the second mounting part 32, and the third mounting part 33 are an integral structure, and their overall extension direction is determined according to the space between the handle part 21 and the lid 10. The second mounting part 32 has a first buckle 321 at its end near the third mounting part 33, and the third mounting part 33 has a plug-in end 331 at its end away from the second mounting part 32. When the plug-in end 331 is inserted into the mounting groove 121, the first buckle 321 can simultaneously engage with the lid 20, thereby fixing the lid 20 to the lid 10. The lid 20 has a second mounting post 22 on its end face facing the lid 10, and the first buckle 321 engages with the second mounting post 22. The first latch 321 includes two spaced-apart plates with a certain insertion space between them. When the sliding latch 30 engages the second mounting post 22 between the two plates, the two plates elastically deform in the direction away from each other, simultaneously clamping the second mounting post 22 to prevent the latch 30 from falling off and ensuring that the safety cover assembly 1 is in the closed state. At this time, the insertion end 331 is inserted into the mounting groove 121, thereby preventing the cover 20 from being easily rotated.

[0055] To prevent interference between the first latch 321 and the cover plate 20 when the first latch 321 is engaged with the second mounting post 22, a clearance groove 332 is provided at the end of the third mounting part 33 near the second mounting part 32. The clearance groove 332 is correspondingly provided with the first latch 321. The clearance groove 332 prevents the third mounting part 33 from interfering with the connection process between the first latch 321 and the second mounting post 22, allowing the first latch 321 to be engaged with the second mounting post 22 smoothly, while the insertion end 331 is inserted into the mounting groove 121.

[0056] Combined Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the latch 30 further includes a fourth mounting portion 34. The fourth mounting portion 34 is integrally formed with the first mounting portion 31, the second mounting portion 32, and the third mounting portion 33, and is disposed between the second mounting portion 32 and the third mounting portion 33, serving a connecting and fixing function. The provision of the fourth mounting portion 34 allows the overall extension direction of the latch 30 to be more suitable for the space between the handle portion 21 and the lid 10.

[0057] Combination Figures 7 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the latch cover 40 includes a first plate portion 41 and a second plate portion 42, and a groove 43 is provided at the connection between the first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42, and the latch 30 is slidably connected to the groove 43.

[0058] Specifically, the first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42 are an integral structure and are arranged symmetrically at an included angle, thereby improving the overall support strength of the latch cover 40. The overall extension direction of the latch cover 40 is set according to the space between the handle portion 21 and the body of the cover plate 20. The first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42 are respectively provided with fixing posts 45 on their surfaces facing the body of the cover plate 20. The fixing posts 45 have through holes or threaded holes, and can be snapped onto the cover plate 20 or threaded onto the cover plate 20, thereby fixing the latch cover 40. By providing a sliding groove 43 at the connection between the first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42, the latch 30 can be slidably connected to the sliding groove 43, thereby sliding the latch 30 to allow the insertion end 331 to be inserted into the mounting groove 121, and causing the first buckle 321 to engage with the cover plate 20.

[0059] Combination Figures 7 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42 are symmetrically arranged about the slide groove 43. By symmetrically arranging the first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42 about the slide groove 43, the uniformity of force on the latch cover 40 can be improved during the sliding of the latch 30, thereby preventing deformation of the latch cover 40 and ensuring the reliability of the engagement between the latch 30 and the latch cover 40.

[0060] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the latch cover 40 is further provided with a first mounting post 44, and the latch 30 is provided with a second buckle 311. The second buckle 331 can be engaged with the first mounting post 44 and disengage the insertion end 331 from the mounting groove 121.

[0061] Specifically, the first mounting post 44 is also located at the connection between the first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42, thereby improving the uniformity of force on the latch cover 40 during the engagement of the latch 30. The second latch 311 is located at the end of the first mounting portion 31 away from the second mounting portion 32. The second latch 311 includes two spaced-apart plates with a certain insertion space between them. When the latch 30 slides to engage the first mounting post 44 between the two plates, the two plates undergo elastic deformation in the direction away from each other, simultaneously clamping the first mounting post 44 to prevent the latch 30 from falling off and ensuring that the safety cover assembly 1 is in an openable state. At this time, the first latch 311 is no longer engaged with the cover plate 20, and the insertion end 331 disengages from the mounting groove 121, allowing the first opening 11 to be opened by rotating the cover plate 20.

[0062] Combination Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a push-pull member 50 is also included. The push-pull member 50 is connected to or is part of the latch 30. The cover plate 20 is provided with a second opening 211. The push-pull member 50 passes through the second opening 211 and is located outside the cover plate 20.

[0063] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, the push-pull member 50 is detachably connected to the latch 30, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the push-pull member 50 and the latch 30. By passing the push-pull member 50 through the second opening 211 and being disposed outside the cover plate 20, the push-pull member 50 can be easily operated from outside the cover plate 20, thereby driving the latch 30 to slide, thus achieving control over the state of the safety cover assembly 1. The surface of the push-pull member 50 is also provided with multiple raised stripes, thereby increasing the friction during pushing and pulling, facilitating the operation of the push-pull member 50.

[0064] Combined Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the safety cover assembly 1 further includes a connector 60, a push-pull member 50 is detachably connected to the latch 30, the latch 30 is provided with a through hole, one end of the connector 60 passes through the through hole and is connected to the push-pull member 50, and the other end of the connector 60 is slidably connected to the latch cover 40.

[0065] Specifically, the connector 60 includes a first rod portion 61 and a second rod portion 62, which are arranged in a T-shape. The first rod portion 61 passes through a through hole and connects to the push-pull member 50, while the second rod portion 62 is slidably connected to the latch cover 40. The first rod portion 61 and the second rod portion 62 are integral structures. One end of the first rod portion 61 is detachably connected to the push-pull member 50, facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the push-pull member 50. The connection method can be a plug-in or threaded connection. The maximum radial dimension of the first rod portion 61 is approximately equal to the size of the through hole on the latch 30, ensuring that the first rod portion 61 does not wobble radially after entering the through hole, thus guaranteeing the reliability and stability of the connection with the latch 30.

[0066] In some embodiments of this application, one end of the first rod 61 can also be fixedly connected to the push-pull member 50. The first rod 61 is fixed to the plate surface of the latch 30 facing the latch cover 0. The specific connection method can be adhesive bonding, welding, or snap-fit. The second rod 62 is slidably inserted into the slide groove 43. By controlling the push-pull member 50, the second rod 62 is driven to slide along the direction of the slide groove 43, thereby driving the latch 30 to move along the direction of the slide groove 43, so as to realize the switching between the closed and open states of the safety cover assembly 1.

[0067] Another aspect of the present invention provides a garment processing device, which can be a washing machine, especially a washing machine with a high-temperature washing function or a drying function, or a dryer. The garment processing device includes a safety cover assembly 1 as described in any of the above embodiments, and also includes a garment container with a loading port, the safety cover assembly 1 covering the loading port. By opening the safety cover assembly 1, garments can be loaded or unloaded into the garment container through the loading port.

[0068] Since the garment processing device of the present invention has the safety cover assembly 1 in any of the above embodiments, it can achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described in detail here.

[0069] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A safety cover assembly, characterized in that, include: A bucket lid, wherein the bucket lid has a first opening; A cover plate, which is connected to the bucket lid in a manner that allows the first opening to be opened or closed; The locking tongue, at least a portion of which is movably connected between the bucket lid and the cover plate, includes an insertion end and a first snap fastener. The insertion end can be inserted into the mounting groove of the bucket lid, and the first snap fastener engages with the cover plate. A latch cover is provided on the cover plate, and the latch is slidably connected to the latch cover; The locking tongue includes at least a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and a third mounting portion, which are generally Z-shaped.

2. The safety cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first buckle is located at the end of the second mounting part near the third mounting part, and the plug-in end is located at the end of the third mounting part away from the second mounting part.

3. The safety cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third mounting part is also provided with a clearance groove at one end near the second mounting part, and the clearance groove is provided in correspondence with the first buckle.

4. The safety cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latch cover includes a first plate and a second plate. A groove is provided at the connection between the first plate and the second plate, and the latch is slidably connected to the groove.

5. The safety cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latch cover is also provided with a first mounting post, and the latch is provided with a second buckle. The second buckle can be engaged with the first mounting post and disengage the insertion end from the mounting groove.

6. The safety cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a push-pull member, which is connected to or is part of the latch, and the cover plate has a second opening, through which the push-pull member passes and is located outside the cover plate.

7. The safety cover assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a connector, wherein the push-pull member is detachably connected to the latch, the latch has a through hole, one end of the connector passes through the through hole and is connected to the push-pull member, and the other end of the connector is slidably connected to the latch cover.

8. The safety cover assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connector includes a first rod and a second rod, which are arranged in a T-shape. The first rod passes through the through hole and is connected to the push-pull member, while the second rod is slidably connected to the latch cover.

9. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment handling device, having a safety cover assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further includes a garment container with a dispensing opening, the safety cover assembly covering the dispensing opening.

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