A mini washing machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a mini washing machine, comprising a washing machine body, wherein the washing machine body includes a washing assembly and a water tank; wherein the washing assembly includes a door body and an outer shell; the door body and the outer shell together form a sealed space for accommodating an inner drum and an outer drum; the inner drum opening is tilted upward to accommodate clothes to be washed; the outer drum and the outer wall of the inner drum together form a water flow channel for water to pass through; the water tank is used to store water and supply water to the washing assembly; when the door body is closed, it is locked to the outer shell by a locking structure. The washing assembly is provided with an outer drum to achieve a dehydration function; the water tank can be filled with water manually or from an external water source and can be placed in any position according to the user's usage habits, with a wide range of application scenarios; the door body can be locked to the outer shell of the washing assembly by a locking structure to prevent children from touching the rotating inner drum when the washing machine body is in operation, thereby improving user safety; through structural optimization, the functional enrichment is met while ensuring a miniaturized design.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Washing machines are essential for daily life, and their functionality, including drying, is becoming increasingly diverse. Underwear is typically washed separately. Using a conventional washing machine wastes water and requires the clothes to reach a minimum weight before they can be completely dried. Hand washing is also time-consuming and labor-intensive. Mini washing machines are now available on the market. How to minimize the overall size of washing machines while expanding their functionality remains a key technical challenge in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a mini washing machine with a dehydration function, which can be placed in any position according to the user's usage habits, has a wide range of application scenarios and is highly safe to use.

[0004] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0005] The present invention provides a mini washing machine, comprising a washing machine body, wherein the washing machine body comprises a washing assembly and a water tank; wherein,

[0006] The laundry assembly includes a door body and an outer shell; the door body and the outer shell together form a sealed space for accommodating the inner drum and the outer drum;

[0007] The opening of the inner drum is tilted upwards to accommodate the clothes to be washed; the outer drum and the outer wall of the inner drum together form a water flow channel for water to pass through;

[0008] The water tank is used to store water and supply water to the washing component;

[0009] When the door is closed, it is locked to the housing through a locking structure.

[0010] Preferably, the door body is slidably connected or rotationally connected to the outer shell through a door opening structure.

[0011] Preferably, when the door body is slidably connected to the housing, the door opening structure includes:

[0012] A slide rail is provided in the housing near a clothing access opening;

[0013] A slider, the slider being arranged on the outer contour of the door body;

[0014] The slider slides along the slide rail to pull the door body away from the clothing access opening.

[0015] Preferably, the locking structure comprises:

[0016] a first electromagnetic lock, fixed to the housing;

[0017] A magnetic member, fixed to the door body;

[0018] The door body cover is arranged on the shell to form a sealing structure; when current passes through the first electromagnetic lock, the first electromagnet in the first electromagnetic lock generates magnetic force to attract the magnetic part, so that the door body is locked on the shell.

[0019] Preferably, when the door body is rotatably connected to the shell, the locking structure includes a second electromagnetic lock, which includes a second electromagnet and a latch; after the switch is triggered, the shell locks the door body through the latch.

[0020] Preferably, the laundry component is further provided with:

[0021] A flange, used to drive the inner cylinder to rotate;

[0022] A fixing structure for forming a rigid connection between the inner cylinder and the flange;

[0023] The inner cylinder includes a cylinder body and a cylinder bottom integrally formed with the cylinder body. The cylinder bottom is provided with a groove, and the flange is embedded in the cylinder bottom through the groove.

[0024] Preferably, the laundry component is detachably connected to the water tank; the capacity of the water tank is 2 to 10L.

[0025] Preferably, the bottom of the outer shell of the washing component extends toward the water tank to form a boss, and the bottom of the water tank abuts against the upper surface of the boss.

[0026] Preferably, a receiving groove is provided at the bottom of the boss to accommodate the drainage pipe of the washing machine body.

[0027] Preferably, the washing machine body further comprises a plurality of transport bolts for being inserted from the outer shell to limit the outer drum; the transport bolts are arranged on a surface of the washing assembly facing the water tank; when installing the water tank, the transport bolts are removed to make way for the water tank.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] The present invention provides a mini washing machine, in which the washing machine body includes a washing machine component and a water tank. The washing machine component is provided with an outer drum to realize a dehydration function. The water tank can be filled with water manually or from an external water channel and can be placed in any position according to the user's usage habits, with a wide range of application scenarios. The door body can be locked to the outer shell of the washing machine component through a locking structure to prevent children from touching the rotating inner drum when the washing machine body is running, thereby improving safety of use.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the locking structure includes a matching first electromagnetic lock and a magnetic part; in another embodiment, when the door body is rotated and connected to the outer shell, the locking structure may also include a second electromagnetic lock formed by a second electromagnet and a latch; both locking structures have the advantages of small size and small space occupation, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the washing machine body.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the water tank is detachably connected to the washing assembly, and the water tank can be removed from the washing assembly for filling with water. The washing machine body will not be restricted by whether there is a water channel at the application site. Carrying the water tank is easier than carrying the washing machine body, and filling with water is convenient.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the water tank rests against a boss formed by extending from the bottom of the outer shell of the washing component to form a counterweight module of the washing component. There is no need to set an additional counterweight block in the outer shell of the washing component, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the washing component.

[0033] In a preferred solution, a humidity sensor is provided in the direct exhaust duct to judge whether the clothes are dry, thereby meeting the requirement of miniaturization of the overall size of the washing machine body and realizing the function of automatically judging whether the clothes are dry and stopping the drying.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, during the drying process of the washing machine body, the hot and humid air in the inner drum is passed into the water tank, where it contacts the inner wall of the water tank and cools down, and / or exchanges heat energy with the cold air in the cavity and / or with the wash water in the cavity. Some of the hot and humid air cools to form condensed water, which is then added to the wash water. Some of the hot and humid air is initially cooled and then discharged from the washing machine body, reducing the impact of the discharged air on the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air, improving the user experience, and reducing the probability of beads sticking to the outer wall of the washing machine body, thereby reducing the impact of the discharged air on its lifespan. The hot and humid air discharged from the washing machine assembly during the drying process is cooled by the water tank, reducing the humidity and temperature of the air discharged from the washing machine body. This replaces the traditional technology of installing a condenser, saves internal space of the washing machine assembly, and facilitates the miniaturization of the washing machine body.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the washing machine body is provided with a support frame for supporting internal components. The support frame comprises a fixed frame and a door frame. The frame provides support for the internal components of the washing machine body, while the door frame secures the door of the washing machine body and has an opening to form a passage for loading laundry. Since the door body has a certain weight, the provision of the door frame eliminates the need for additional fixings within the frame to mount the outer door body, thus securely mounting the heavy door body. This facilitates the miniaturization of the washing machine body.

[0036] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it according to the contents of the description, the following preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific implementation methods of the present invention are given in detail by the following embodiments and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the washing machine body of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the electromagnetic adsorption door lock of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic diagram of the door lifting structure of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the housing of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the flange and the inner cylinder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the assembly structure of the flange and the inner cylinder in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the assembly structure of the flange and the inner cylinder in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the flange and the inner cylinder in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of an inner cylinder in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 10Schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the washing machine body of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0048] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the washing machine body of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0049] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of a water tank of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 13 A front view of a first side wall of a water tank according to the present invention;

[0051] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the washing machine body of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0052] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the support frame of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 16 It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of a washing machine body of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of a partial structure of a washing machine body of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 18 for Figure 17 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0056] Figure 19 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the support frame of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 20 It is a top view of the partial structure of the washing machine body of the present invention.

[0058] In the figure: 1. Washing machine body;

[0059] 100, washing assembly; 110, door; 1101, socket; 1102, opening slot; 1103, shaft; 111, magnetic member; 120, housing; 1201, latch; 1202, first raised portion; 1203, opening; 121, first air outlet; 122, first air inlet; 123, boss; 124, third recessed portion; 125, electromagnetic fixing area; 126, first electromagnetic lock; 130, inner drum; 1301, groove; 1302, foolproof portion; 1303, fixing hole; 1304, drum bottom; 1305, drum body; 1306, drum bottom hole; 1307, drum Body hole; 140, outer cylinder; 150, front cylinder; 160, support frame; 161, frame; 1611, first vertical rod; 16111, first connecting portion; 161111, first abutting portion; 16112, bottom support rod; 1612, second vertical rod; 16121, second connecting portion; 161211, second abutting portion; 1613, third vertical rod; 1614, fourth vertical rod; 1615, base; 16151, bottom plate; 162, door frame; 1621, notch; 16211, clamping portion; 1622, first recessed portion; 170, door seal; 180, drying assembly;

[0060] 200, water tank; 210, lid; 211, handle; 220, box body; 221, second air inlet; 222, second air outlet; 223, first sidewall; 230, cavity; 240, infrared liquid level sensor; 251, first water level probe; 252, second water level probe; 253, third water level probe; 261, first baffle; 262, second baffle;

[0061] 300, flange; 3001, positioning hole; 3002, center portion; 3003, extension portion; 3004, side portion of flange end; 3005, fixing position; 3006, fixing area;

[0062] 400, hanging spring;

[0063] 600, transport bolts;

[0064] 700, plug-in; 7001, inserting strip; 7002, socket; 7003, second protrusion; 7004, fifth mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0065] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The above-mentioned and other purposes, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent so that those skilled in the art can implement them with reference to the text of the specification. In the accompanying drawings, for the sake of clarity, shapes and sizes may be exaggerated, and the same reference numerals will be used in all figures to indicate the same or similar parts. In the following description, words such as center, thickness, height, length, front, back, rear, left, right, top, bottom, top, bottom, etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. In particular, "height" is equivalent to the size from top to bottom, "width" is equivalent to the size from left to right, and "depth" is equivalent to the size from front to back. These relative terms are for the sake of convenience of explanation and are generally not intended to require a specific orientation. Terms related to attachment, connection, etc. (e.g., "connection" and "attachment") refer to the relationship between these structures that are directly or indirectly fixed or attached to each other through an intermediate structure, as well as movable or rigid attachment or relationship, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

[0066] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be noted that, under the premise of no conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0067] Example 1

[0068] The present invention provides a mini washing machine, comprising Figure 1 、 Figure 10 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 14 、 Figure 17 As shown, the washing machine body 1 includes a washing machine component 100 and a water tank 200; the washing machine component 100 is used for processing clothes; wherein,

[0069] The laundry assembly 100 includes a door body 110 and a shell 120; the door body 110 and the shell 120 together form a sealed space for accommodating an inner drum 130 and an outer drum 140;

[0070] The inner drum 130 is tilted upward to accommodate laundry. The outer drum 140 and the outer wall of the inner drum 130 together form a water channel for water to pass through. The inner drum 130 and the outer drum 140 cooperate to enable the washing machine body 1 to perform dehydration in addition to the basic washing function.

[0071] The water tank 200 is used to store water and supply water to the washing assembly 100. The washing assembly 100 and the water tank 200 together form the mechanical structure of the washing machine body 1. Water can be automatically or manually added to the water tank 200 to achieve water supply. The washing machine body 1 can be placed in any place, regardless of whether the place has water channels or not, and has a wide range of application scenarios.

[0072] When the door 110 is closed, it is locked to the housing 120 by a locking structure. The door 110 is locked by the locking structure to prevent children from touching the inner drum 130 when the washing machine body 1 is in operation.

[0073] Furthermore, the door body 110 is slidably or rotatably connected to the outer shell 120 via a door opening structure. Specifically, the front fascia of the outer shell 120 is recessed to form a third recessed portion 124. When the door body 110 closes the clothing access opening, the door body 110 is positioned within the third recessed portion 124. The outer surface of the door body 110 and the outer peripheral surface of the third recessed portion 124 form a flat surface or a smooth curved surface, thereby improving the neatness of the front fascia of the outer shell 120. When the door body 110 slides or rotates out of the third recessed portion 124, and when an external force is applied to the door body 110, the door body 110 slides along the contour of the clothing access opening (e.g., the third recessed portion 124) via the door opening structure to open the door body 110.

[0074] Specifically, in one embodiment, when the door body 110 is slidably connected to the housing 120, the door opening structure includes:

[0075] The slide rail is set in the shell 120 near the clothing access port. Figure 4 B in the figure, and the slide rail extends along the outline of the housing 120;

[0076] A slider, which is arranged on the outer contour of the door body 110;

[0077] The slider slides along the slide rail to pull the door body 110 away from the clothing access opening.

[0078] It should be understood that the length of the slide rail affects the size of the clothing access opening of the door body 110. In one embodiment, the slide rail can be set around the inner side of the outer shell 120 near the clothing access opening; in other embodiments, the slide rail can be set on the inner part of the outer shell 120 near the clothing access opening. For example, the slide rail is set on two opposite sides of the inner side. In this embodiment, the slide rail and the slider are used to push the door body 110. When pushing the door body open, the door can be slid left and right or up and down to open. In order to facilitate the opening of the door body 110 and avoid unnecessary damage to the door body 110, the door body 110 can be pushed upward.

[0079] In another embodiment, a rotating shaft 1103 is provided at one end of the door body 110 to be rotatably connected to the housing 120 .

[0080] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the locking structure includes:

[0081] A first electromagnetic lock 126 is fixed to the outer shell 120 of the washing machine body;

[0082] The magnetic member 111 is fixed to the door 110 of the washing machine body;

[0083] The door body 110 is covered on the outer shell 120 to form a sealed structure; when current passes through the first electromagnetic lock 126, the first electromagnet in the first electromagnetic lock 126 generates magnetic force to attract the magnetic part 111, so that the door body 110 is locked to the outer shell 120. By removing the separate door lock, the adsorption door lock and the door are integrated, which is low-cost, takes up little space, and is easy to assemble. The first electromagnetic lock 126 uses the principle of electromagnetism. When current passes through the silicon steel sheet, the first electromagnetic lock 126 generates a strong suction force to tightly adsorb the magnetic part 111 to achieve the effect of locking the door. This electromagnetic adsorption door lock uses electromagnetic adsorption to achieve a door locking structure, and the structure is simple.

[0084] The first electromagnetic lock 126 can be set on the surface of the shell 120 or inside or partially embedded in the shell 120, but in order to avoid setting additional openings or mounting structures on the surface of the shell 120, the first electromagnetic lock 126 is embedded in the shell 120 of the washing machine body.

[0085] Furthermore, the magnetic part 111 rotates with the door body 110 to the position of the first electromagnetic lock 126 on the corresponding outer shell 120 to lock the door body 110; that is, the door body 110 is rotated to cover the outer shell 120. Compared with the sliding opening and closing door of the door body, the rotating door opening has lower space requirements on the upper and lower parts of the washing machine body.

[0086] It should be understood that when the door body 110 is slidably connected to the shell 120 , in order to ensure that the first electromagnetic lock 126 can better cooperate with the magnetic member 111 , a slide rail is provided on the inner side of the shell 120 to cooperate with the slider on the door body 110 .

[0087] Furthermore, in order to ensure the locking performance between the housing 120 and the door 110 , at least two first electromagnetic locks 126 are provided on the washing machine body housing 120 .

[0088] The first electromagnetic lock 126 can be set at any position of the housing 120. In order to achieve the best locking effect as much as possible, the first electromagnetic lock is preferably set at the upper and / or lower part of the third recessed portion 124 on the housing 120. Specifically, when a first electromagnetic lock 126 is set, the first electromagnetic lock 126 is set at the upper or lower part of the third recessed portion 124. When the final state after the door body 110 is rotated and closed is located below the third recessed portion 124, the first electromagnetic lock 126 is set at the lower part of the third recessed portion 124. At this time, the locking force of the door body 110 includes the gravity of the door body 110 and the magnetic attraction of the first electromagnetic lock, so as to enhance the locking force between the door body 110 and the housing 120; when the final state after the door body 110 is rotated and closed is located above the third recessed portion 124, the first electromagnetic lock 126 is set at the lower part of the third recessed portion 124. The advantage of the three-recessed portion 124 is that when the first electromagnetic lock 126 is located above the third recessed portion 124, even if the door 110 is not locked to the housing 120, i.e., a poor seal exists, water in the inner drum will not leak out of the washing assembly 100. When more than one first electromagnetic lock 126 is provided, both first electromagnetic locks can be located below or above the third recessed portion 124, or the first electromagnetic locks 126 can be located at both the upper and lower portions of the third recessed portion 124 to enhance the locking force between the door 110 and the housing 120. It should be understood that the first electromagnetic lock can also be located on the left and / or right side of the third recessed portion 124 on the housing 120.

[0089] In addition to the above-mentioned distribution of the first electromagnetic locks, in one embodiment, the first electromagnetic locks 126 are evenly distributed on the third recessed portion 124 of the washing machine body to further enhance the locking force between the door 110 and the housing 120 .

[0090] In order to ensure the sealing between the door body 110 and the outer shell 120, in one embodiment, the third recessed portion 124 extends from the clothing access opening to a position away from the center of the clothing access opening so as to fit the inner side of the door body 110. In one embodiment, the third recessed portion 124 is further provided with an electromagnetic fixing area 125 (where the first electromagnetic lock is located), and the electromagnetic fixing area 125 is arranged near the position where the door body 110 and the outer shell 120 are finally closed. Figure 1 In the washing machine body shown, the electromagnetic fixing area 125 is arranged below the clothing access opening, so that when the door body 110 is closed, it can be sealed on the shell 120 through the electromagnetic fixing area 125.

[0091] In another embodiment, when the door 110 is rotatably connected to the housing 120, the locking structure is a hinged door lock, comprising a second electromagnetic lock comprising a second electromagnet and a latch 1201. Upon triggering a switch, the housing 120 locks the door 110 via the latch 1201. Specifically, the second electromagnet on the housing 120 is de-energized, causing the second electromagnetic lock to release the latch 1201, locking the door 110; or the second electromagnet is energized, causing the second electromagnet to release the latch 1201, locking the door 110.

[0092] Specifically, the folding pin type door lock is distributed on the door body 110 and the outer shell 120. In one embodiment, the outer contour of the outer shell 120 is provided with a latch 1201 and a first protrusion 1202, and the door body 110 is provided with a socket 1101 and an opening groove 1102; after the door body 110 is closed, the switch is triggered, and the second electromagnetic lock drops the latch 1201, and the latch 1201 locks the first protrusion 1202 of the outer shell 120 in the opening groove 1102 through the socket 1101. The component that triggers the second electromagnetic lock to drop the latch 1201 is a reed switch, that is, the second electromagnetic lock includes a reed switch component, which is installed on the outer shell 120. When the door body 110 and the outer shell 120 are closed, the reed switch senses the magnet on the door body 110 (the reed switch is an electric switch operated by the applied magnetic field), causing the second electromagnet on the outer shell 120 to lose power, and the second electromagnetic lock drops the latch 1201 to lock the door body 110.

[0093] like Figure 3 As shown, a first protrusion 1202 is provided on the opposite side of the shell 120 and the door body 110, and the first protrusion 1202 includes an opening 1203. In addition, a latch 1201 is connected to the shell 120; the door body 110 includes an opening groove 1102, and the size and shape of the opening groove 1102 match the first protrusion 1202 on the shell 120. The side edge of the door body 110 is also provided with a socket 1101, which is connected to the opening groove 1102; when the door body 110 and the shell 120 are closed in place, the first protrusion 1202 of the shell 120 is inserted into the opening groove 1102 on the door body 110, and the latch 1201 on the shell 120 falls into the socket 1101 of the door body 110 to lock the door body 110 and the shell 120.

[0094] When the door body 110 is unlocked, the second electromagnet is energized or de-energized, and the latch 1201 of the second electromagnetic lock is attracted and retracted by the second electromagnet of the second electromagnetic lock to unlock the door body 110. It should be understood that after the door body 110 is unlocked, it can be opened by manual intervention or automatic pushing and opening.

[0095] In one embodiment, a second first detection device (not shown) is further included, which determines whether the door body 110 is closed in place by detecting whether the door body 110 has reached the target position, so as to ensure that the folding pin door lock 111 can be triggered only after the door body 110 is closed in place. The target position is the position where the door body reaches the third recessed portion 124. In one embodiment, the second detection device is a photoelectric sensor, which is arranged above or below the third recessed portion 124 to detect whether the door body 110 is closed in place. In one embodiment, in order to ensure the accuracy of detecting whether the door body is closed in place, there are multiple second detection devices, and the multiple second detection devices are distributed simultaneously on one side of the third recessed portion 124 or evenly distributed on the third recessed portion 124. It should be understood that the second detection device can also be a second detection device such as a Hall sensor.

[0096] In one embodiment, the laundry component 100 further includes:

[0097] The flange 300 is used to drive the inner cylinder 130 to rotate;

[0098] A fixing structure for forming a rigid connection between the inner cylinder 130 and the flange 300;

[0099] The inner cylinder 130 includes a cylinder body 1305 and a cylinder bottom 1304 integrally formed with the cylinder body 1305. The cylinder bottom 1304 is provided with a groove 1301. The flange 300 is embedded in the cylinder bottom 1304 of the inner cylinder 130 through the groove 1301. That is, the groove 1301 is used to form an accommodating space for the flange 300 on the one hand, and to limit the flange 300 on the other hand.

[0100] It should be understood that in the prior art, the bottom of the cylinder and the cylinder body are separately arranged, and when fixing the flange, an additional bottom structure is required to fix the flange; the present invention removes the bottom structure and adopts an integrated molding process to form the inner cylinder to reduce manufacturing complexity and equipment and mold costs.

[0101] The shape of the flange 300 can be set to any shape, as long as the flange 300 can evenly transmit the driving force it receives to the inner cylinder 130. In one embodiment, the flange 300 includes a central portion 3002 and a plurality of extensions 3003 extending from the central portion 3002 away from the central portion 3002. In one embodiment, the flange 300 has three extensions 3003 extending from its central portion 3002. In this case, to match the flange 300, the groove extends from the center of the inner cylinder away from the center.

[0102] In one embodiment, the flange 300 and the inner cylinder 130 are fixed together by a separate fixing structure. Specifically, in one embodiment, the fixing structure includes an insert 700, which is attached to the bottom 1304 and / or the body 1305 of the inner cylinder 130 to fix the flange 300 and the inner cylinder 130. In other embodiments, the flange 300 and the inner cylinder 130 are fixedly connected by their own structure.

[0103] Specifically, in one embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the insert 700 is used to secure the flange 300 to the inner cylinder 130 from the outside of the inner cylinder 130. Specifically, the insert 700 is attached to the outer wall of the inner cylinder 130 and the end of the flange 300. One end of the insert 700 secures the flange 300, and the other end secures the barrel 1305 of the inner cylinder 130. The insert 700, the flange 300, and the barrel 1305 can be secured using common methods in the prior art, such as fasteners, clamping, welding, and bonding.

[0104] Furthermore, because the flange 300 has a certain thickness, the side portion 3004 of the flange end has space for an opening, that is, the side portion 3004 of the flange end is provided with a fixing position 3005. The insert 700 includes at least two fifth mounting holes 7004. A fastener is passed through one of the fifth mounting holes 7004 to secure one end of the insert 700 to the end of the flange 300, and another fastener is passed through the other fifth mounting hole 7004 to secure the other end of the insert 700 to the barrel 1305. Specifically, the fasteners are commonly used fixing structures such as screws. That is, the insert 700 is first secured to the end of the flange 300 by screws, and then secured to the barrel 1305 of the inner barrel 130 by screws, ultimately securing the flange 300 to the bottom of the inner barrel 130. It should be understood that the fixing position 3005 provided on the side portion 3004 of the flange end is the side portion of the end of any extension portion 3003 away from the central portion 3002.

[0105] Generally, the flange has an odd number of extensions 3003. In one embodiment, the flange 300 has three extensions 3003 extending from its center portion 3002. In this case, when inserts 700 are provided, an insert 700 is provided at the end of each extension 3003 to ensure that the flange 300 is securely fixed to the inner cylinder 130. In other embodiments, when the flange has five extensions 3003, the ends of at least two spaced-apart extensions 3003 each correspond to an insert 700 to secure the flange 300 to the inner cylinder 130. It should be understood that when three or four inserts 700 are provided, the inserts 700 should be tightened evenly to the ends of the flange 300 as much as possible. When five inserts 700 are provided, each insert 700 corresponds to the end of each extension 3003. In another embodiment, only one plug-in 700 may be provided. The plug-in 700 is entirely attached to the outer wall of the inner tube 130 and the end of the flange 300 . Compared with the arrangement of several plug-ins 700 , the integrally arranged plug-in 700 has better stability.

[0106] To ensure the stability of the fixed connection between the flange 300 and the inner cylinder 130 achieved by the insert 700 as an external accessory, in one embodiment, the insert 700 is provided with three fifth mounting holes 7004. One fifth mounting hole 7004 is used to mate with the fixing position 3005 on the flange 300; the other two fifth mounting holes 7004 are used to secure the insert 700 to the cylinder body 1305. The three fifth mounting holes form a stable, nearly triangular structure.

[0107] Furthermore, the insert 700 is in close contact with the outer side of the inner tube 130 and the end of the flange 300. In order to enhance the stability of the insert, in one embodiment, the insert 700 extends along the bottom 1304 of the inner tube 130 to at least cover the portion of the flange 300 located on the bottom. At this time, the portion of the insert located at the end of the flange 300 forms a nearly L-shaped structure, thereby enhancing the fixing ability of the insert 700.

[0108] like Figure 6 、 Figure 7 As shown, in another embodiment, the plug 700 is used to abut the junction of the cylinder bottom 1304 and the cylinder body 1305 from the inside of the inner cylinder 130 to form a rigid connection between the flange 300 and the inner cylinder 130, wherein one side of the plug 700 fixes the cylinder bottom 1304 and the flange 300 of the inner cylinder 130, and the other side is used to fix the cylinder body 1305 of the inner cylinder 130.

[0109] Specifically, the insert 700 is an L-shaped fastener, with two inserts 7001 on either side of the insert 700. Each insert 7001 is provided with a socket 7002. The insert 700 is secured to the flange 300, the barrel 1305, and the barrel bottom 1304 using common methods known in the art, such as fasteners, clamping, welding, and adhesive bonding. The recess 1301 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 1303 for securing the flange. These fixing holes 1303 correspond one-to-one with the positioning holes 3001. Fasteners, through the sockets 7002, secure the flange 300 to the bottom of the inner barrel 130 via the fixing holes 1303 in the recess 1301 from within the inner barrel 130. That is, one fastener passes through the inner tube 130 through the insertion hole 7002 of the insertion strip 7001 located on the tube bottom 1304, and then passes through the matching positioning hole 3001 and the fixing hole 1303 in sequence to fix the flange 300 to the tube bottom 1304 of the inner tube 130; the other fastener passes through the insertion hole 7002 of the insertion strip 7001 located on the tube body 1305, and then passes through the tube body 1305 of the inner tube 130 to fix the plug 700 in the inner tube 130, thereby further strengthening the stability between the flange 300 and the inner tube 130.

[0110] Furthermore, the inner cylinder 130 includes a foolproof feature 1302 near the fixing hole 1303 to indicate the installation position of the insert 700. This foolproof feature 1302 can be a protrusion, an open slot, or a color-coded feature that can indicate the installation position of the insert 700. In one embodiment, when the foolproof feature 1302 is an open slot, a second protrusion 7003 can be provided on the insert 700 to allow the second protrusion 7003 of the insert 700 to be installed at the location of the foolproof feature 1302. Furthermore, a positioning groove 3007 is provided on the surface of the flange 300 facing the inner cylinder 130. The second protrusion 7003 passes through the foolproof feature 1302 and then extends into the positioning groove 3007, thereby providing a positioning and installation function and strengthening the stability of the connection between the insert 700 and the flange 300.

[0111] It should be understood that when the flange 300 has a circular profile, in one embodiment, a plurality of positioning holes 3001 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the flange 300 to ensure that the flange 300 is securely fixed to the inner cylinder 130. When the flange 300 comprises three extensions 3003 extending from a central portion 3002, each extension 3003 is provided with a corresponding positioning hole 3001. Specifically, in one embodiment, the flange 300 has three extensions 3003 extending from its central portion 3002. In this case, when installing the insert 700, an insert 700 is provided on the inner side of the inner cylinder 130 corresponding to each extension 3003 to ensure that the flange 3000 is securely fixed to the inner cylinder 130. In other embodiments, when the flange has five extensions 3003, two inserts 700 are evenly distributed on the inner side of the inner cylinder 130. For example, at least two spaced extensions 3003 are spaced apart, and each inner side of the inner cylinder 130 corresponds to an insert 700 to secure the flange 300 to the inner cylinder 130. It should be understood that when three or four inserts 700 are provided, the inserts 700 should be evenly distributed on the inner side of the inner cylinder 130 to secure the flange 300 to the inner cylinder 130. When five inserts 700 are provided, each insert 700 corresponds to each extension 3003. In yet another embodiment, only one insert 700 may be provided, which is entirely attached to the inner wall of the inner cylinder 130. The insert 700 has corresponding fixing points at locations corresponding to each extension 3003. Compared to the arrangement of multiple inserts 700, a single insert 700 provides greater stability.

[0112] like Figure 8 、 Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment, the inner cylinder 130 and the flange 300 are not secured by a separate fixing structure, but rather by the structures of the inner cylinder 130 and the flange 300 themselves. The end of the flange 300 further includes a bent portion extending from the bottom 1304 of the cylinder 130 toward the body 1305 of the inner cylinder 130; a groove 1301 extends into the body 1305; the bent portion engages within the groove 1301 of the body 1305 of the inner cylinder 130 to secure the flange 300 to the inner cylinder 130. The bottom 1304 of the inner cylinder 130 is recessed into the inner cylinder 130 to form the groove 1301 for mounting the flange 300. It should be understood that the size and profile of the groove 1301 are determined based on the size and profile of the flange 300.

[0113] In order to ensure the stability between the flange 300 and the cylinder bottom 1304, unlike the general groove 1301 which is only set on the cylinder bottom 1304, the groove 1301 of the present invention extends from the cylinder bottom 1304 to the cylinder body 1305, and the fastener passes through the fixing area 3006 on the flange 300 near the position of the cylinder body 1305 and passes through the cylinder body hole 1303 on the cylinder body 1305 of the inner cylinder 130 to fix the flange 300 to the cylinder bottom 1304 of the inner cylinder 130.

[0114] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the extension length of the groove 1301 in the cylinder body is 1 / 2-1 / 4 of the extension length of the groove in the cylinder bottom. Preferably, the extension length of the groove 1301 in the cylinder body is 1 / 3 of the extension length of the groove in the cylinder bottom, so as to ensure the fixing stability of the flange 300 and the inner cylinder 130 while avoiding the length of the groove 1301 in the cylinder body 1305 being too long.

[0115] The flange 300 is attached to the outer wall of the inner cylinder 130 and extends from the bottom 1304 of the inner cylinder 130 to the cylinder body 1305 of the inner cylinder 130, thereby fixing at least the portion of the flange 300 located at the cylinder body 1305 to the inner cylinder 130. The flange 300 and the inner cylinder 130 can be fixed by fasteners, clamping, welding, bonding, and other common fixing methods in the prior art.

[0116] The flange 300 includes a fixing area 3006 near the cylinder body 1305 ; fasteners fix the flange 300 to the cylinder bottom 1304 of the inner cylinder 130 through the fixing area 3006 on the flange 300 .

[0117] The location of the barrel hole is generally set according to the shape of the flange 300. In one embodiment, in order to ensure the stability of the fixation between the flange and the inner barrel, the fixing area is evenly arranged along the circumferential direction of the flange. For example, when the flange 300 is a plurality of extensions 3003 extending from the center portion 3002 to away from the center portion 3002, each extension portion 3003 is provided with a fixing area 3006 to ensure that each extension portion 3003 is fixedly connected to the inner barrel 130.

[0118] To enhance the stability between the flange and the inner cylinder, the flange 300 further includes a positioning hole 3001 through which a fastener passes to secure the flange 300 to the inner cylinder 130. In one embodiment, the positioning hole 3001 is located near the cylinder bottom 1304 of the flange 300, so that the fastener passes through the positioning hole 3001 and the cylinder bottom hole 1306 on the cylinder bottom 1304 of the inner cylinder 130 to secure the flange 300 to the inner cylinder 130.

[0119] The distal end of the extension portion 3003 of the flange 300 does not extend beyond the edge of the groove 1301 to prevent the flange 300 from interfering with the rotation of the inner cylinder 130. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the flange 300 extends from its central portion 3002 to form three extension portions 3003. In this case, to match the flange 300, the groove extends from the center of the inner cylinder away from the center.

[0120] In one embodiment, the washing machine assembly 100 is fixedly connected to the water tank 200. Furthermore, the shell of the washing machine body 1 forms the outer shell 120 of the washing machine assembly 100 and the box body 220 of the water tank 200. When it is necessary to add washing water, the entire washing machine body 1 is moved to the location where the water channel is set, or the washing machine body 1 is placed where the water channel is set, and the water outlet of the water channel is aligned with the opening of the water tank 200. In another embodiment, Figure 10 、 Figure 11 As shown, the washing machine assembly 100 is detachably connected to the water tank 200. Due to the small size of the washing machine body 1, the detachable connection between the water tank 200 and the washing machine assembly 100 facilitates the removal of the water tank 200 when adding wash water. The washing machine body 1 can be placed anywhere convenient for the user, making water filling easy. If a waterway is provided in the location where the washing machine body 1 is placed, the outlet of the waterway can be aligned with the opening of the water tank 200. When adding wash water, the cover 210 can be opened. If a waterway is not provided in the location where the washing machine body 1 is placed, the water tank 200 can be removed when adding wash water.

[0121] In one embodiment, if Figure 10 、 Figure 12 As shown, the water tank 200 includes a cover 210 and a box body 220 with an opening, which together form the cavity 230. The cover 210 is exposed, and the opening is opened or closed by movement of the cover 210. The box body 220 and the cover 210 together form the cavity 230 for holding wash water. Wash water is added to the cavity 230 through the opening. The cover 210 prevents dust from accumulating in the cavity 230 and contaminating the wash water.

[0122] Furthermore, the outer surface of the cover 210 is concave to form a handle 211 for the user to grasp to facilitate opening the cover 210 .

[0123] In one embodiment, the water tank 200 is elongated and narrow, which allows for sufficient water volume to be accommodated within the inner drum 130 while minimizing the cross-sectional dimensions of the water tank 200 and reducing the front-to-back distance of the washing machine body 1. When the washing machine body 1 is in use, the door 110 at the opening of the inner drum 130 typically faces the user, shortening the front-to-back distance of the washing machine body 1 and reducing the front-to-back distance requirements for placement of the washing machine body 1, thereby providing a more suitable space for the washing machine body 1.

[0124] In one embodiment, if Figure 10 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 14 As shown, the bottom of the outer shell 120 of the washing unit 100 extends toward the water tank 200 to form a boss 123, with the bottom of the water tank 200 resting against the upper surface of the boss 123. When the water tank 200 is placed on the boss 123, its own weight exerts a downward force on the boss 123, thereby forming a counterweight module for the washing unit 100, which is used to balance the washing machine body 1. This eliminates the need for additional counterweights within the outer shell 120 of the washing unit 100, facilitating a more compact design of the washing unit 100.

[0125] Furthermore, a receiving groove (not shown) is provided at the bottom of the boss 123 for accommodating the drainage pipe of the washing machine body 1. Placing the drainage pipe in the receiving groove at the bottom of the boss 123 improves the aesthetics and does not occupy the internal space of the washing machine assembly 100, thereby facilitating the arrangement and layout of the internal structure of the washing machine assembly 100 and facilitating the miniaturization of the washing machine body 1.

[0126] In one embodiment, the washing machine body 1 is used to wash small items such as underwear and socks. The inner drum can handle 0.5-1.5 kg of dry clothes. The cavity 230 of the water tank 200 can accommodate at least one wash cycle and two rinse cycles of water. Furthermore, the water tank 200 has a capacity of 2-10 liters. Preferably, the capacity of the water tank 200 is 3-6 liters. This is used to provide the water required for a complete wash cycle of the washing machine body 1, while also controlling the size of the water tank 200 to avoid affecting the overall size of the washing machine body 1.

[0127] In one embodiment, the water tank 200 can also be connected to an automatic water adding device, and the washing machine body 1 needs to be placed in a place with a water channel. The automatic water adding device can make the remaining amount of washing water in the water tank 200 constant to avoid insufficient water supply.

[0128] In another embodiment, the water tank 200 can selectively adopt manual auxiliary water filling or external water supply, and the washing machine body 1 can be placed in any place convenient for the user. A water level sensor is provided in the cavity 230 of the water tank 200 to sense the water level change at the location of the water level sensor;

[0129] After the water tank 200 enters the water path of the washing unit 100, the housing 220 of the water tank 200 is electrically connected to the control board within the washing unit 100 via an electrical connection assembly. The water level sensor transmits signals to the control board to inform the user of water level changes within the water tank 200. By providing a water level sensor within the water tank to sense water level changes at a corresponding location within the cavity, the user is informed of the current amount of wash water remaining in the tank. This prevents the washing unit from running idle due to insufficient water in the tank to supply the washing machine's current operating mode, which would waste energy and depreciate the equipment.

[0130] Furthermore, in one embodiment, a water level sensor is disposed at the bottom of the cavity 230 to sense whether there is water in the cavity 230 or not.

[0131] Furthermore, in one embodiment, at least one water level sensor is disposed on the sidewall of the cavity 230 to sense the water level at the height corresponding to the corresponding water level sensor. Furthermore, at least two water level sensors disposed on the sidewall of the cavity 230 are disposed at different heights to respectively indicate the water volume corresponding to at least two different water use modes of the laundry assembly 100. Specifically, the washing machine body 1 typically has normal wash, rinse, and quick wash modes, each requiring different amounts of water. Based on the different water-requiring laundry treatment modes of the washing machine body 1, corresponding water level sensors are assigned to determine the water capacity of the water tank 200 according to the water consumption of the corresponding laundry treatment mode. When the washing machine body 1 has three laundry treatment modes requiring different amounts of water, namely normal wash, rinse, and quick wash, three water level sensors are disposed on the sidewall of the cavity 230, staggered longitudinally. The three water level sensors can be disposed on the same sidewall or divided into two groups, one on each sidewall, to respectively sense the water levels required for the three laundry treatment modes. It should be understood that when the washing machine body 1 has four, five or more clothing treatment modes with different water consumption, a corresponding number of water level sensors can be arranged longitudinally according to customer needs.

[0132] In one embodiment, the water level sensor includes a water level probe or an infrared liquid level sensor. When the water level sensor is a water level probe, when the water level in cavity 230 is not lower than the height of the water level probe, the water level probe contacts water, causing a circuit to conduct and sending a water-present feedback signal to the control board. When the water level in cavity 230 is lower than the height of the water level probe, the water level probe is no longer in contact with water, causing the circuit to disconnect and the control board to receive no feedback signal from the water level probe. When the water level sensor is an infrared liquid level sensor, when the water level in the cavity 230 is not lower than the height of the infrared liquid level sensor, when the infrared liquid level sensor contacts water, the light emitted by the transmitting end of the infrared liquid level sensor is refracted, and the receiving end of the infrared liquid level sensor receives no light or receives a small amount of light, then the control board has no signal fed back by the infrared liquid level sensor; when the water level in the cavity 230 is lower than the height of the infrared liquid level sensor, the infrared liquid level sensor cannot contact water, and the light emitted by its transmitting end will be reflected from its lens structure to the receiving end of the infrared liquid level sensor, and the receiving end receives the light information and sends feedback to the control board that there is no water at the position of the infrared liquid level sensor.

[0133] Specifically, in one embodiment, Figure 12 As shown, an infrared liquid level sensor 240 is disposed at the bottom of cavity 230, and a water level probe is disposed on the side wall of cavity 230. When washing machine body 1 has three laundry treatment modes requiring different water consumption, namely regular wash, rinse, and quick wash, a first water level probe 251, a second water level probe 252, and a third water level probe 253 are longitudinally arranged from top to bottom on the side wall of cavity 230 to respectively sense the water consumption corresponding to rinsing, regular wash, and quick wash.

[0134] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the water tank 200 is fixedly connected to the washing assembly 100, and the wiring harness of the water level sensor in the water tank 200 passes through the box body 220 and the outer shell 120 in sequence, and is electrically connected to the control board in the outer shell 120, so as to send the water level change information sensed by the water level sensor to the control board, and the control board controls the indication component to instruct the user to add water in time.

[0135] In another embodiment, the water tank 200 is detachably connected to the washing assembly 100. After the water tank 200 enters the water path of the washing assembly 100, the water tank 200 and the washing assembly 100 are electrically connected via an electrical connector (not shown), thereby electrically connecting the water level sensor to the control board within the housing 120. This enables signal transmission between the water level sensor and the control board, thereby transmitting water level change information sensed by the water level sensor to the control board. The detachable connection between the water tank 200 and the washing assembly 100 eliminates the need for the washing machine body to be placed anywhere according to user preferences, regardless of the presence or absence of a water path at the application site. Furthermore, the water tank 200 is easily removable, lighter than the washing machine body 1, and easier to refill. It has a wide range of applications and is user-friendly. The electrical connector is an electrical connector, including matching male and female connectors. The two connectors are respectively provided on the box body 220 of the water tank 200 and the outer shell 120 of the washing machine component 100. The connector provided on the box body 220 of the water tank 200 is electrically connected to the water level sensor at the corresponding position in the water tank 200, and the connector provided on the outer shell 120 of the washing machine component 100 is electrically connected to the control board inside the water tank 200. When the male connector and the female connector are connected, the circuit connection between the water tank 200 and the washing machine component 100 is established. When the water tank 200 is removed from the washing unit 100, the electrical connection between the housing 220 and the control board within the washing unit 100 is disconnected. When the water tank 200 is filled with water and fixed to one side of the washing unit 100, the housing 220 is electrically connected to the control board within the washing unit 100, thereby connecting the water level sensor to the control board. When the water level detected by the water level sensor changes, the water level change information is transmitted to the control board, which then controls the relevant indicator components to send water level indication information to the user, allowing the user to be informed of the current water level status. The current water level status further includes whether there is water or no water at the location of the corresponding water level sensor.

[0136] Furthermore, the electrical connector includes a female connector embedded in the housing 220 and a male connector protruding from the outer shell 120 of the washing assembly 100. The male connector is provided with a plurality of metal probes, and the female connector is provided with a plurality of sockets. The metal probes of the male connector are aligned with the corresponding sockets and then inserted. When the male connector is inserted into the female connector, the water tank 200 and the washing assembly 100 are electrically connected, thereby electrically connecting the control panel to the water level sensor, so that the control panel can receive water level change information from the water level sensor. The female connector is provided in the form of a socket on the housing 220. When the water tank 200 is removed from the side of the washing assembly 100, it is convenient to install the water tank 200.

[0137] Furthermore, a water level sensor is disposed at the bottom of the cavity 230 to sense the presence or absence of water in the cavity 230. A connector of an electrical connector corresponding to the water level sensor is disposed at the bottom of the box body 220. To facilitate placement of the water tank 200, a female connector (not shown) disposed on the box body 220 is embedded within the bottom wall of the box body 220 so that the placement of the electrical connector does not affect the placement of the water tank 200. A male connector (not shown) disposed on the box body 220 that matches the female connector electrically connected to the water level sensor disposed at the bottom of the cavity 230 is disposed on the boss 123, thereby electrically connecting the water level sensor disposed at the bottom of the cavity 230 to the control board within the laundry assembly 100.

[0138] Furthermore, at least two water level sensors disposed on the sidewall of the cavity 230 have different heights to respectively indicate the water volume corresponding to at least two different water use modes of the laundry assembly 100, and each water level sensor is matched with an electrical connector.

[0139] In one embodiment, the laundry component 100 is provided with an indicator component for indicating changes in the water level within the cavity 230. Furthermore, the indicator component includes a flashing light indicator component or a sound indicator component; the indicator component includes different indicator states for respectively indicating changes in the water level corresponding to the corresponding water level sensors. Furthermore, the number of water level sensors is at least two. When the indicator component is a flashing light indicator component, the flashing light indicator component can distinguish and indicate water level changes sensed by different water level sensors by flashing lights of different flashing frequencies, different colors, or gradient colors. When the indicator component is a sound indicator component, the sound indicator component can distinguish and indicate water level changes sensed by different water level sensors by the number of warning sounds or different pronunciations of the warning sounds.

[0140] In one embodiment, if Figure 10 As shown, the washing assembly 100 is provided with a drying assembly 180 for performing drying; the drying assembly 180 includes a straight exhaust duct (not shown in the figure) for discharging the hot and humid air formed in the inner drum during the drying process to the outside of the washing assembly;

[0141] A humidity sensor is installed in the direct exhaust duct to collect humidity at the location and transmit the collected information to the control board in the washing component. When the threshold of the collected humidity reaches the preset drying stop threshold, the control board issues a stop command to configure the drying component 180 to terminate drying. Specifically, as the drying program execution time elapses, the moisture content of the clothes in the inner drum 130 decreases, and the humidity of the air entering the direct exhaust duct from the inner drum 130 decreases. When the dryness of the clothes in the inner drum 130 reaches the required level, the humidity in the direct exhaust duct drops to a certain value. The humidity sensor collects the humidity at the location in real time. When the humidity drops to the drying stop threshold, it indicates that the dryness of the clothes in the inner drum 130 has reached the required level, and the drying operation can be stopped. For mini washing machines, a humidity sensor is installed in the drying duct to determine dryness, replacing the traditional solution of installing a temperature sensor at the air inlet and outlet of the inner drum 130. It is easy to install and takes up little space.

[0142] Furthermore, the humidity sensor is arranged near the first air outlet 121 of the direct exhaust duct, where the humidity condition is closest to the humidity condition of the air discharged from the direct exhaust duct to the outside of the washing component 100, and the humidity value collected by the humidity sensor is used for more accurate dryness judgment.

[0143] Furthermore, a lint collector (not shown) is provided at the first air outlet 121. As laundry in the inner drum 130 is processed, lint, such as clothing debris, lint, and other debris, is typically washed out. Directly draining the lint into the water tank 200 would contaminate the water tank 200. By providing a lint collector at the first air outlet 121 to collect lint discharged from the inner drum 130, the lint collector can be cleaned regularly to reduce contamination of the water tank 200 by the hot and humid air discharged from the inner drum 130.

[0144] Furthermore, a lint filter (not shown) is provided at the air inlet of the drying duct of the drying assembly 180. When the washing machine body 1 is performing a drying cycle, fresh air is drawn in through the air inlet. The heating device 1822 heats the fresh air, generating hot air to dry the wet laundry in the inner drum 130. Because the external environment contains debris such as dust and lint, these debris can be easily drawn into the drying duct during the intake of fresh air. Therefore, a lint filter is provided at the air inlet of the drying duct to filter the incoming fresh air, preventing debris from being drawn into the drying duct and potentially contaminating the drying duct or even the inner drum. Furthermore, in this embodiment, due to the provision of the air inlet, the inner drum 130 is replenished with fresh air promptly. Therefore, the outer shell 120 of the washing assembly 100 does not need to be provided with the first air inlet 122, and the housing 220 does not need to be provided with the second air outlet 222. Fresh air can be replenished into the inner drum 130 via the water tank 200.

[0145] In one embodiment, the water tank 200 is positioned toward the first air outlet 121 of the direct exhaust duct; the first air outlet 121 communicates with the cavity 230 of the water tank 200. When the drying cycle is activated, the hot and humid air within the direct exhaust duct flows into the cavity 230. The air, cooled by the inner walls of the cavity 230 and / or the contained wash water, is then discharged outside the washing machine body 1. When the drying cycle of the washing machine body 1 is activated, the drying assembly 180 within the washing assembly 100 begins drying. The heating element of the drying assembly 180 heats the cold air to form hot air, which is then drawn into the inner drum 130 by the fan of the drying assembly 180. The hot air absorbs moisture from the laundry, forming hot and humid air, which is then discharged from the inner drum 130. Conventional large washing machines utilize an internal condenser to cool the hot and humid air, forming condensed water for discharge, or the condensed air is heated by the heating element to form hot air for recycling. Mini washing machines are small in size and have limited internal space, making it difficult to accommodate a larger condenser. Instead, a direct exhaust duct is designed to discharge the hot and humid air exhausted from the inner drum 130 during the drying process directly into the external environment. This method, on the one hand, increases the humidity and temperature of the environment surrounding the mini washing machine, affecting the user experience and the lifespan of the mini washing machine. On the other hand, the exhausted hot and humid air easily condenses on the outer walls of the mini washing machine, resulting in a poor visual and user experience and increasing the user's effort to clean the surface of the mini washing machine. By first directing the hot and humid air generated during the drying process from the inner drum 130 into the water tank 200, where it contacts the inner walls of the water tank 200 and cools down, and / or exchanges heat energy with the cool air in the cavity 230 and / or the wash water in the cavity 230, some of the hot and humid air cools down to form condensed water that flows into the wash water. Some of the air, after cooling to a certain extent, is discharged to the external environment through the assembly of the lid 210 and the housing 220 of the water tank 200, thereby reducing the impact of the air exhausted from the drying process on the humidity of the external environment.

[0146] Furthermore, a damper (not shown) is provided at the first air outlet 121; when drying stops, the damper is closed to prevent moisture in the cavity 230 from entering the drying duct. When drying stops, the fan of the drying assembly 180 stops running, and air in the drying duct and cavity 230 are exchanged. Since cavity 230 stores water, the stored water causes cavity 230 to have a certain humidity. To prevent moisture in cavity 230 from entering the inner drum 130 through the drying duct and thereby dampening the easily dried clothes in the inner drum 130, the damper is provided. When drying stops, the damper is closed, disconnecting the drying duct from cavity 230.

[0147] In one embodiment, the first air outlet 121 is provided on the back side of the outer shell 120 of the washing assembly 100, that is, the water tank 200 is located on the back side of the washing assembly 100, thereby improving the symmetry of the front structure of the washing machine body 1 and enhancing the aesthetics. In addition, the hot and humid air discharged from the inner drum 130 is cooled to a certain extent by the inner wall of the water tank 200, the internal cold air, or the contained washing water, and then overflows from the gap between the cover 210 and the box body 220 of the water tank 200. Since the water tank 200 cools the hot and humid air in the cavity 230 naturally, the discharged air still has a certain humidity. The air with a certain humidity is discharged from the washing machine body 1 and dispersed from the back side of the washing machine body 1. If some of the air condenses to form water droplets, they will be present on the back side of the washing machine body 1, which does not affect the aesthetics. Moreover, the amount of these water droplets is small and evaporates quickly, which has little effect on the humidity of the environment in which the washing machine body 1 is located.

[0148] In one embodiment, the air inlet provided in the drying assembly 180 for introducing fresh air from the outside is closed by a valve. The outer shell 120 of the washing assembly 100 is provided with a first air inlet 122. The first air inlet 122 communicates with the cavity 230 to allow a portion of the air in the cavity 230 to be introduced into the inner drum 130 of the washing assembly 100 to compensate for the internal pressure of the inner drum 130. During the drying process, the hot and humid air in the inner drum 130 is continuously discharged, and the amount of air in the inner drum 130 decreases, resulting in a lower pressure than outside, forming a vacuum-like state. By providing the first air inlet 122 on the outer shell 120 in communication with the cavity 230, the air in the cavity 230 is introduced into the inner drum 130, replenishing the air in the inner drum 130 and compensating for the reduced pressure within the inner drum 130.

[0149] Furthermore, the body 220 of the water tank 200 is provided with a second air inlet 221 and a second air outlet 222, which are in communication with the first air outlet 121 and the first air inlet 122, respectively. A baffle is provided on the inner wall of the cavity 230, located between the second air inlet 221 and the second air outlet 222. Since the first air outlet 121 introduces hot and humid air into the cavity 230 through the second air inlet 221, in order to reduce the increase in humidity within the inner cylinder 130 caused by the hot and humid air passing through the second air outlet 222 and the first air inlet 122, and then entering the inner cylinder 130 through the corresponding air ducts, a baffle is provided between the second air inlet 221 and the second air outlet 222 to prevent the hot and humid air entering from the second air inlet 221 from flowing toward the second air outlet 222.

[0150] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the number of the baffles is at least two; the two adjacent baffles are staggered and respectively distributed close to the top and bottom ends of the cavity 230 to form a curved airflow channel. The hot and humid air discharged from the inner drum 130 enters the cavity 230. In addition to contacting the inner wall of the cavity 230 and the washing water stored in the cavity 230 for heat exchange to achieve cooling, when the hot and humid air circulates in the cavity 230, part of the hot and humid air enters the airflow channel, contacts the baffles and exchanges heat with the baffles to accelerate the cooling effect of the water tank 200 on the hot and humid air discharged from the inner drum 130. In addition, the provision of several baffles can better separate the second air inlet 221 and the second air outlet 222 to prevent the hot and humid air in the cavity 230 from entering the inner drum 130 again through the second air inlet 221. Specifically, as Figure 13 As shown, Figure 13 This diagram illustrates the distribution of several baffles on the first sidewall 223 of the water tank 200, which is provided with the second air inlet 221 and the second air outlet 222, in one embodiment. The baffles can be installed on the first sidewall 223, while the other sidewall of the baffle can abut against the inner surface of the water tank 200 opposite the first sidewall 223 (not shown). There are five baffles, including three first baffles 261 and two second baffles 262. The first baffles 261 are located near the top of the cavity 230, while the second baffles 262 are located near the bottom of the cavity 230. Because the water tank 200 is elongated and the cavity 230 is curved in one embodiment, the width of the first baffles 261 is smaller than that of the second baffles 262. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the lid 210 of the water tank 200 is recessed to form the handle 211. Since the top of the cavity 230 is small, the first baffles 261 are curved (not shown) to accommodate the raised structure on the inner surface of the handle 211.

[0151] Furthermore, the washing machine body 1 further includes:

[0152] A first pipe, used to connect the first air outlet 121 and the second air inlet 221;

[0153] The second conduit connects the second air outlet 222 and the first air inlet 122. The first air outlet 121 and the second air inlet 221 are connected by the sealed first conduit, while the second air outlet 222 and the first air inlet 122 are connected by the sealed second conduit. This prevents air from escaping from the gap between the first air outlet 121 and the second air inlet 221, or from the gap between the second air outlet 222 and the first air inlet 122, during air circulation between the washing assembly 100 and the water tank 200, potentially causing moisture in the gap between the washing assembly 100 and the water tank 200. Furthermore, when the washing assembly 100 and the water tank 200 are detachably connected, the first and second conduits are disposed on the washing assembly 100. When the water tank 200 is secured, the first and second conduits are respectively extended into the corresponding second air inlet 221 and second air outlet 222. Furthermore, sealing rings are provided at the second air inlet 221 and the second air outlet 222 to respectively seal the assembly points between the first pipe and the second air inlet 221 and the assembly points between the second pipe and the second air outlet 222 .

[0154] In one embodiment, the water tank 200 is provided with a third air outlet; the cooled air within the cavity 230 is partially discharged through the third air outlet and partially discharged through the assembly between the cover 210 and the box body 220. When the washing machine body 1 generates a large amount of hot and humid air during the drying process, and the gap between the box body 220 and the cover 210 is narrow, the exhaust velocity is low. If the air within the cavity 230 is not promptly exhausted, the internal pressure of the cavity 230 will be excessive, which can easily lead to danger. By providing a third air outlet, the air within the cavity 230 is promptly exhausted, which not only improves the safety of the washing machine body 1 but also reduces the air content within the cavity 230, preventing the hot and humid air from coming into contact with the cooled air and affecting the condensation effect of the water tank 200 on the hot and humid air.

[0155] Furthermore, after the water tank 200 accommodates the required amount of water, the water level in the cavity 230 is located below the assembly gap between the cover 210 and the box body 220 to prevent the washing water from overflowing outside the washing machine body 1; the water level in the cavity 230 is also located below the second air inlet 221 and the second air outlet 222 to prevent the water in the water tank 200 from flowing into the interior of the washing machine body assembly 100.

[0156] In one embodiment, the washing machine body 1 further includes a support frame 160 for supporting its internal components; the support frame 160 includes a frame body 161 and a door frame 162 fixed to the front of the frame body 161; the water tank 200 is disposed in the support frame 160 or detachably disposed on one side of the outer shell 120 covering the outside of the support frame 160; wherein,

[0157] The frame 161 supports the drum assembly of the washing machine body 1; specifically, the drum assembly is used to process the laundry to be washed. The drum assembly includes an inner drum 130, an outer drum 140, and a front drum 150. The inner drum 130 is used to place the laundry to be washed. The outer drum 140, the front drum 150, and the outer wall of the inner drum 130 together form a temporary water storage space for the washing machine body 1 during the washing process, so as to inject washing water mixed with a detergent or clean water for rinsing into the inner drum 130.

[0158] The door frame 162 is provided with a notch 1621, which forms an opening for storing items in the drum assembly of the washing machine body 1. The door frame 162 includes a panel structure that secures the door of the washing machine body 1. The housing surrounding the frame 161 and the panel structure together form the exterior finish of the washing machine body 1. When installing the exterior finish of the washing machine body 1, the exterior door is directly mounted on the door frame 162, eliminating the need for additional fasteners on the support frame 160 to secure the door. This allows the heavy door to be securely fixed, eliminating the space occupied by fasteners and facilitating the miniaturization of the washing machine body 1. The panel structure of the door frame 162 can be designed to match the market demand for the exterior finish of the washing machine body 1.

[0159] Furthermore, the door frame 162 is tilted from top to bottom in a direction away from the frame body so that the notch 1621 faces the inner drum 130. When the inner drum 130 is tilted, the notch 1621 is tilted at the same angle to facilitate users to put in clothes to be washed.

[0160] Furthermore, if Figure 18 As shown, the notch 1621 folds outward to form a snap-fit ​​portion 16211, which is used to secure one end of the door seal 170 of the washing assembly 100. The other end of the door seal 170 is used to seal the assembly between the outer drum 140 and the front drum 150 of the washing assembly 100. Specifically, the outer end of the door seal 170 (i.e., the end away from the inner drum 130) is snap-fitted to the snap-fit ​​portion 16211, while the inner end of the door seal 170 (i.e., the end closer to the inner drum 130) is snap-fitted to the front drum 150 of the washing machine body 1, sealing the assembly gap between the front drum 150 and the outer drum 140 of the washing machine body 1. This allows the notch 1621, front drum 150, and outer drum 140 to collectively form a sealed space. The snap-fit ​​portion 16211 and front drum 150 together form the mounting structure for the door seal 170, eliminating the need for an additional fixing structure to mount the door seal 170, thereby reducing the space occupied by the door seal within the support frame 170.

[0161] Furthermore, if Figure 15As shown, the door frame 162 is recessed to form a first recessed portion 1622; the notch 1621 is provided on the first recessed portion 1622, so that after the engaging portion 16211 engages one end of the door seal 170, the front surface of the door seal 170 slightly protrudes from the door frame 162. By providing the notch 1621 on the first recessed portion 1622, after the engaging portion 16211 of the notch 1621 engages the outer end of the door seal 170, the door seal 170 does not protrude excessively from the door frame 162, thereby avoiding affecting the overall visual effect of the door body after installation. At the same time, the excessive protrusion of the door seal 170 can also prevent the door body from being affected by the closing of the door body. When the door body of the washing machine body 1 is installed on the door frame 162, when the door body is closed, the concave door glass of the door body is pressed against the outer surface of the door seal 170 protruding from the door frame 162, applying an inward force to the door seal 170, and the door seal 170 produces elastic deformation, so that a sealed space is formed between the door body, the door seal 170, the front drum 150 and the outer drum 140.

[0162] In one embodiment, the door frame 162 is a plate-like structure that forms a panel structure for securing the door body. The panel structure is provided with a fixing structure for mounting the door body. Furthermore, the fixing structure is a mounting hole (not shown in the figure), that is, a fourth mounting hole is provided on the panel structure of the door frame 162. The door body of the washing machine body 1 is secured to the door frame 162 through the cooperation of a fastener and the fourth mounting hole.

[0163] In one embodiment, the support frame 160 is a plastic part or a sheet metal part. Specifically, when the support frame 160 is a plastic part, it is lightweight and low-cost, and can be formed as a single piece, or it can be formed by injection molding in steps. When the support frame 160 is a sheet metal part, the vertical bars and horizontal bars of the frame body 161 can be connected by fasteners; they can also be integrally formed into connecting bars including horizontal bars and vertical bars, and adjacent connecting bars are further connected by fasteners. Similarly, the connection between the frame body 161 and the door frame 162 can be connected by fasteners, and can be integrally formed into a single structure of the door frame 162 and two vertical bars.

[0164] In one embodiment, if Figure 15 、 Figure 19 As shown, the frame 161 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, including a first vertical rod 1611 and a second vertical rod 1612 located on the front, and a third vertical rod 1613 and a fourth vertical rod 1614 located on the back. The four vertical rods are all vertically arranged, and the tops of the four vertical rods are connected in sequence by four cross rods, and the bottoms of the four vertical rods are connected in sequence by another four cross rods to form the frame 161. The six sides of the frame 161 have support forces, which improves the support strength of the support frame 160. While meeting the requirements of the small size of the frame 161, it has sufficient support strength to support the internal cylinder assembly and the drive assembly.

[0165] In one embodiment, two vertical rods on the front of the frame 161 extend away from the frame 161 to form two connecting portions, respectively connecting the two sides of the door frame 162. Specifically, in one embodiment, the frame 161 has a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and the two vertical rods on the front of the frame 161 are straight rods, namely, a first vertical rod 1611 and a second vertical rod 1612. The first vertical rod 1611 and the second vertical rod 1612 extend away from the frame 161 to form a first connecting portion 16111 and a second connecting portion 16121, respectively. The first connecting portion 16111 and the second connecting portion 16121 are respectively used to connect the two sides of the door frame 162 to secure the door frame 162 to the frame 161. The opening of the door frame 162 is connected to the entrance of the inner tube 130, and the outer end of the inner tube 130 extends out of the frame 161 from the space between the first vertical rod 1611 and the second vertical rod 1612 to approach the notch 1621. That is, the local portion of the outer end where the entrance of the inner cylinder 130 is located is located in the space formed by the first connecting portion 16111, the second connecting portion 16121, and the door frame 162, thereby ensuring that the support frame 160 meets the space for accommodating the inner cylinder 130, which is conducive to the miniaturized design of the frame body 161.

[0166] Furthermore, if Figure 19 As shown, the frame 161 includes an integrally formed base 1615 to improve the support strength of the bottom of the frame 161. Specifically, the base 1615 includes a bottom plate 16151 and four vertical plates. The bottom plate 16151 is hollowed out in the middle, and the four vertical plates are used to form a structure surrounding the first vertical rod 1611, the second vertical rod 1612, the third vertical rod 1613, and the fourth vertical rod 1614, respectively, and the base 1615 is fixed to the first vertical rod 1611, the second vertical rod 1612, the third vertical rod 1613, and the fourth vertical rod 1614. The provision of the base 1615 improves the support strength of the bottom of the frame 161.

[0167] Furthermore, the connecting portion is disposed near the top of the frame 161. Specifically, the drum assembly of the washing machine body 1 is typically disposed near the top of the support frame 160. The space between the bottom of the drum assembly and the bottom of the support frame 160 is used to accommodate components such as water pipes and suspension rods. Therefore, the connecting portion is disposed near the top of the frame 161 so that the notch 1621 of the door frame 162 connected to the connecting portion can face the entrance of the inner drum 130. To specifically illustrate the structure of the front vertical rods of the frame 161, the rectangular structure of the frame 161 is used as an example for explanation. Specifically, the structure of the first vertical rod 1611 of the frame 161 is explained. The first connecting portion 16111 formed by the first vertical rod 1611 protrudes outward from the bottom support rod 16112 of the first vertical rod 1611. The structure of the second vertical rod 1612 is symmetrical to that of the first vertical rod 1611, and the structure of the second vertical rod 1612 is not further described here. The front decorative panel of the washing machine body 1 needs to decorate the entire front structure of the support frame 160. In one embodiment, a door body can serve as the front decorative panel. The door body has an irregular structure and is installed against the front of the support frame 160. The bottom of the front of the frame 161 is provided with a mounting structure (such as a mounting hole) for the door body. In another embodiment, the front decorative surface of the washing machine body 1 includes a door body and an auxiliary panel. The door body is used to decorate the door frame 162. The auxiliary panel is located below the door body. The auxiliary panel is used to form a front decorative surface structure together with the door body, and together they are against the front of the support frame 160. Preferably, in order to improve the surface neatness and aesthetics of the washing machine body 1, the front decorative surface structure of the washing machine body 1 is an integral panel structure with a door body installed.

[0168] Furthermore, if Figures 15 to 19 As shown, the connecting portion abuts against the back of the door frame 162. The back of the door frame 162 abuts against the connecting portion, thereby improving the support strength of the two connecting portions on the door frame 162. Specifically, in one embodiment, the two connecting portions are integrally formed with the door frame 162 to form an integral structure. In another embodiment, the door frame 162 is fixed to the two connecting portions respectively by fasteners, and the back of the door frame 162 abuts against the connecting portion. On the one hand, this improves the support strength of the two connecting portions on the door frame 162; on the other hand, the door frame 162 blocks the assembly gap between the door frame 162 and the connecting portion, thereby improving the neatness of the front of the support frame 160 and improving the aesthetics of the front.

[0169] Furthermore, since the door frame 162 is a thin plate structure with a thin thickness, in order to improve the support strength of the connecting portion to the door frame 162, the connecting portion is bent to form an abutting portion for abutting the back of the door frame 162. The abutting portion abuts against the back of the door frame 162, which increases the contact area between the connecting portion and the back of the door frame 162, thereby improving the support strength of the connecting portion to the door frame 162; in addition, after the door body of the washing machine body is fixed to the outer surface of the door frame 162, the assembly part of the door frame 162 and the connecting portion needs to bear the gravity of the door frame 162 and the door body at the same time. By increasing the contact area between the connecting portion and the door frame 162, the probability of deformation of the door frame 162 and the connecting portion at the assembly part is reduced. Specifically, if Figure 12 、 Figure 13 As shown, in one embodiment, the frame 161 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and the first connecting portion 16111 and the second connecting portion 16121 are bent to form a first abutting portion 161111 and a second abutting portion 161211, respectively, to abut against the edges of the back surface of the door frame 162 near both sides. Further, in one embodiment, the door frame 162 is fixed to the first abutting portion 161111 and the second abutting portion 161211 by fasteners, and the first abutting portion 161111, the second abutting portion 161211, and the corresponding parts of the door frame 162 are respectively provided with corresponding mounting holes for fasteners (such as bolts and nuts) to be fixed. The provision of the first abutting portion 161111 and the second abutting portion 161211 increases the contact area between the connecting portion and the back surface of the door frame 162, thereby facilitating fastener fixation and reducing assembly difficulty.

[0170] Furthermore, in one embodiment, if Figure 17 As shown, the frame 161 is a rectangular parallelepiped structure, with the first connecting portion 16111 and the second connecting portion 16121 being bent to form a first abutting portion 161111 and a second abutting portion 161211, respectively, to abut against the edges of the back surface of the door frame 162 near both sides. The fourth mounting hole of the door frame 162 is provided at a portion of the door frame 162 corresponding to the corresponding abutting portion. The abutting portions of the door frame 162 and the frame 161 increase the thickness of the plate used by the support frame 160 to support the door panel, thereby improving the installation security of the door panel.

[0171] In one embodiment, if Figure 20 As shown, a drying assembly 180 for performing drying, provided on the washing machine body 1, is fixed to the support frame 160 of the washing machine body 1. Specifically, the support frame 160 of the washing machine body 1 is used to support the shell structure of the washing machine body 1 and its internal components. Fixing the drying assembly 180 to the support frame 160 replaces the traditional fixing of the drying assembly 180 to the drum assembly inside the washing machine body 1. This reduces the space occupied by the drying assembly 180 inside the washing machine body 1, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the washing machine body 1.

[0172] In one embodiment, if Figure 20 As shown, the washing machine body 1 is provided with a plurality of hanging springs 400 , one end of the hanging spring 400 is fixed to the support frame 160 , and the other end is fixed to the outer drum 140 , so as to reduce the shaking of the drum assembly caused by the bumps during transportation.

[0173] In one embodiment, if Figure 10 As shown, the washing machine body 1 further includes a plurality of transport bolts 600, which are inserted through the outer shell 120 of the washing assembly 100 to secure the outer drum. Specifically, when the washing machine body 1 is assembled, the transport bolts 600 are installed to secure the outer drum relative to the outer shell 120. During transportation, the outer drum and inner drum 130 move synchronously, preventing them from shaking within the outer shell 120 and damaging them. This also reduces the impact of transportation bumps on the spring damping structure within the washing assembly 100. In one embodiment, the spring damping structure comprises a plurality of suspension springs 400. In one embodiment, the water tank 200 is detachably mounted on a side of the washing assembly 100, and the transport bolts 600 are disposed on a surface of the washing assembly 100 facing the water tank 200. Removing the transport bolts 600 allows the water tank 200 to be detachably mounted on the side of the washing assembly 100. Specifically, the outer shell 120 is provided with a first mounting hole, and the outer drum is provided with a corresponding second mounting hole. Transport bolts pass through the first and second mounting holes, securing the outer shell 120 and the outer drum. The water tank 200 is detachably connected to the washing machine assembly 100. When the washing machine body 1 is placed on a site without access to water, the water tank 200 can be refilled by simply removing the water tank 200. This eliminates the need to carry the washing machine body 1 or fill additional containers with water before adding it to the water tank 200. This allows the washing machine body 1 to be placed anywhere according to user preferences, offering a wide range of applications and ease of use. During transportation of the washing machine body 1, the washing machine assembly 100 and water tank 200 are transported separately. When the user uses the washing machine body 1, the water tank 200 needs to be installed on one side of the washing machine assembly 100. Since the transportation bolts 600 are set on a surface of the washing machine assembly 100 facing the water tank 200, the transportation bolts 600 need to be removed before installing the water tank 200. Otherwise, the transportation bolts 600 will affect the installation of the water tank 200. That is, the installation method of the detachable water tank 200 is combined with the limitation of the installation position of the transportation bolts 600 and the limitation of the setting of the transportation bolts 600, which plays a fool-proof role in indicating that the transportation bolts 600 should be removed before using the washing machine body 1.

[0174] In one embodiment, the outer end of the transport bolt 600 is flush with the outer surface of the washing assembly 100. When the user needs to install the water tank 200, the transport bolt 600 on the outer surface of the washing assembly 100 can be seen to remind the user of the existence of the transport bolt 600 and to remove the transport bolt 600 in time.

[0175] In another embodiment, the outer end of the transport bolt 600 protrudes from the outer surface of the washing assembly 100. When the user needs to install the water tank 200, if the transport bolt 600 is not removed in time, the end of the transport bolt 600 protruding from the outer surface of the washing assembly 100 will interfere with the installation of the water tank 200, and the water tank 200 cannot be installed. Therefore, the user must remove the transport bolt 600 to install the water tank 200.

[0176] In one embodiment, the transport bolts 600 are sequentially inserted into corresponding mounting holes in the outer shell 120, the frame of the washing unit 100, and the outer drum to secure the washing unit. Specifically, the frame of the washing unit 100 has a third mounting hole. The transport bolts 600 are sequentially inserted through the first mounting hole of the outer shell 120, the third mounting hole of the frame, and the second mounting hole of the outer drum to secure the outer shell 120, the frame, and the outer drum. The transport bolts 600 are secured through the frame of the washing unit 100 to reduce the impact of the transport bolts 600 on the outer shell 120 under the weight of the outer drum during transportation, thereby reducing the structural strength requirements of the outer shell 120 placed on the washing machine body 1.

[0177] In one embodiment, there are at least three transport bolts 600. The at least three transport bolts 600 are used to fix at least two locations of the outer cylinder to form a stable fixing effect.

[0178] In one embodiment, the washing machine body 1 is equipped with a first detection device (not shown) for detecting whether the water tank 200 is properly installed. The first detection device is electrically connected to the control board within the washing unit 100. When the first detection device detects that the water tank 200 is properly installed, the control board issues an instruction to unlock the washing program. The first detection device detects the current installation position of the water tank 200 relative to the washing unit 100. If the water tank 200 is not properly installed, the control board issues an instruction to disable the operation of the washing machine body 1. This prevents the overall imbalance of the washing machine body 1 if the water tank 200 is not properly installed, which could lead to certain risks in the operation of the washing machine body 1.

[0179] Furthermore, the first detection device includes an electromagnetic sensor disposed in the washing assembly 100 and a magnetic component disposed in the water tank 200; the electromagnetic sensor corresponds to the position of the magnetic component; and the electromagnetic induction between the electromagnetic sensor and the magnetic component is used to detect whether the water tank 200 is properly installed. Specifically, when the water tank 200 is installed, as the distance between the water tank 200 and the washing assembly 100 decreases, the distance between the magnetic component on the water tank 200 and the electromagnetic sensor in the washing assembly 100 also decreases, and the magnetic field sensed by the electromagnetic sensor becomes larger and larger; when the water tank 200 is properly installed, the position of the magnetic component relative to the electromagnetic sensor is the correct installation position. At this time, the magnetic field sensed by the electromagnetic sensor is a preset target value. The information obtained by the control panel is the information that the magnetic field sensed by the electromagnetic sensor is the preset target value, and then an instruction is issued to unlock the washing program, so that the washing machine body 1 can be run. When the user starts the relevant program of the washing machine body 1, the washing machine body 1 operates normally. Otherwise, when the information obtained by the control board is that the magnetic field sensed by the electromagnetic sensor is not equal to the preset target value, the control board issues an instruction that the washing machine body 1 cannot be operated. When the user starts the relevant program of the washing machine body 1, the washing machine body 1 cannot be started to prevent the washing machine body 1 from running in an overall unbalanced state due to improper installation of the water tank 200, which may cause danger. While making it convenient to fill the water tank 200 with water, the safety of the use of the washing machine body 1 is guaranteed.

[0180] In one embodiment, the number of the first detection devices is at least two; the matching results of at least two assembly positions are used to detect whether the water tank 200 is installed in place, so as to improve the assembly accuracy of the water tank 200 and reduce the assembly difficulty of the water tank 200.

[0181] In one embodiment, the water tank 200 is detachably connected to the laundry assembly 100. A snap-fit ​​structure is provided on the outer surface of the water tank 200 facing the laundry assembly 100 to engage the magnetic component, facilitating installation of the magnetic component. As the water tank 200 is frequently loaded and unloaded, the magnetic component loses its magnetism. Installing the magnetic component via the snap-fit ​​structure facilitates replacement of the magnetic component, ensuring proper operation of the first detection device. Furthermore, the outer surface of the water tank 200 facing the laundry assembly 100 is recessed to form a second recessed portion, with the snap-fit ​​structure disposed within the second recessed portion. When the magnetic component is engaged within the snap-fit ​​structure, the outer surfaces of the magnetic component and the snap-fit ​​structure facing the laundry assembly 100 are located within the second recessed portion, preventing the installation of the magnetic component from interfering with the assembly of the water tank 200 and the laundry assembly 100. Furthermore, in one embodiment, after the water tank 200 is connected to the washing assembly 100 , the outer surface of the water tank 200 facing the washing assembly 100 abuts against the outer surface of the washing assembly 100 to improve the neatness and aesthetics of the housing of the washing assembly 100 .

[0182] In one embodiment, the electromagnetic inductor is mounted on the inner wall of the outer shell 120 of the washing machine assembly 100, near the water tank 200. To improve the appearance of the outer shell 120, the electromagnetic inductor is concealed within the outer shell 120, making installation easier. The electromagnetic inductor is first mounted on the inner wall of the outer shell 120, near the water tank 200, and then the outer shell 120 is mounted outside the frame of the washing machine body 1.

[0183] Furthermore, the electromagnetic inductor is disposed near the boss 123. The interior space of the outer shell 120 of the washing assembly 100 is used to accommodate essential washing components such as the drum assembly, mechanical drive assembly, and piping. The essential components are compactly arranged in the space near the top of the outer shell 120. Since the washing machine body 1 is a mini washing machine with a small overall size, the interior space of the outer shell 120 is small, and the free space near the top of the outer shell 120 is small, the electromagnetic inductor is disposed near the boss 123, that is, near the bottom of the inner wall of the outer shell 120 facing the water tank 200, to avoid interfering with the installation of the drum assembly, mechanical drive assembly, and piping.

[0184] In one embodiment, the washing assembly 100 is equipped with an alarm that issues a warning when the first detection device detects that the water tank 200 is not properly installed. If the water tank 200 is not properly installed, the user may turn on the washing machine body 1, but the control panel may issue a stop command, preventing the washing machine body 1 from turning on. To prevent the user from failing to promptly detect that the washing machine body 1 is not turned on, resulting in the laundry being left unwashed for an extended period of time, which could affect the user's clothing changes, an alarm is provided to notify the user that the water tank 200 is not properly installed, allowing the user to promptly adjust the installation of the water tank 200 so that the laundry can be processed promptly.

[0185] Furthermore, the alarm includes a light alarm and / or an audible alarm. Specifically, the light alarm includes, but is not limited to, a flashing light alarm or a constant light alarm. A light window is provided on the housing 120 of the laundry assembly 100, and a corresponding light strip is provided within the light window to implement a light alarm mode. The audible alarm may include a speaker on the housing 120 to implement an audible alarm mode. Furthermore, the light alarm mode and the audible alarm mode can be used in combination to enhance the warning intensity.

[0186] Furthermore, the washing assembly 100 is equipped with an iron-reducing member; the iron member corresponds to the position of the magnetic member to guide the installation of the water tank 200. During installation, as the water tank 200 and the washing assembly 100 approach, the magnetic member on the water tank 200 attracts the iron member on the washing assembly 100, assisting in the installation of the water tank 200. The magnetic member cooperates with an electromagnetic sensor to achieve the installation and positioning of the water tank 200; the magnetic member cooperates with the iron member to assist in the installation of the water tank 200. A corresponding connection structure then secures the water tank 200 to the washing assembly 100, simplifying the assembly of the water tank 200.

[0187] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the present invention in any form. Any ordinary technician in this industry can smoothly implement the present invention as shown in the drawings and the above. However, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made by technicians familiar with this profession without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention using the technical content disclosed above are all equivalent embodiments of the present invention. At the same time, any equivalent changes, modifications and evolutions made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mini washing machine, comprising a washing machine body (1), characterized in that: The washing machine body (1) comprises a washing assembly (100) and a water tank (200); wherein, The laundry assembly (100) comprises a door body (110) and an outer shell (120); the door body (110) and the outer shell (120) together form a sealed space for accommodating an inner drum (130) and an outer drum (140); The opening of the inner drum (130) is tilted upwards to accommodate the laundry to be washed; the outer drum (140) and the outer wall of the inner drum (130) together form a water flow channel for water to pass through; The water tank (200) is used to store water and supply water to the washing component (100); When the door body (110) is closed, it is locked to the housing (120) through a locking structure; The door body (110) is slidably connected or rotationally connected to the housing (120) via a door opening structure; The front decorative panel of the shell (120) is concave to form a third concave portion (124); when the door body (110) closes the clothing access opening, the door body (110) is placed in the third concave portion (124); The locking structure comprises: a first electromagnetic lock (126) fixed to the housing (120) and arranged at the upper portion and / or lower portion of the third recessed portion (124) on the housing (120); A magnetic member (111) is fixed to the door body (110); The door body (110) is covered on the housing (120) to form a sealed structure; when current passes through the first electromagnetic lock (126), the first electromagnet in the first electromagnetic lock (126) generates a magnetic force to attract the magnetic part, so that the door body (110) is locked on the housing (120); When the door body (110) is rotatably connected to the housing (120), the locking structure includes a second electromagnetic lock, which includes a second electromagnet and a latch (1201); after the switch is triggered, the housing (120) locks the door body (110) via the latch (1201); When the door body (110) is slidably connected to the housing (120), the door opening structure comprises: A slide rail, the slide rail being arranged in the housing (120) near a clothing access opening thereof; a slider, the slider being arranged on the outer contour of the door body (110); The slider slides along the slide rail to pull the door body (110) away from the clothing access opening; The washing assembly (100) is detachably connected to the water tank (200); the capacity of the water tank (200) is 2 to 10 L; the water tank (200) can also be connected to an automatic water adding device; the water tank (200) is manually assisted to add water or to add water from an external water channel; a water level sensor is provided in the cavity (230) of the water tank (200); the water tank (200) is provided with a third air outlet; The bottom of the outer shell (120) of the laundry component (100) extends toward the water tank (200) to form a boss (123), and the bottom of the water tank (200) abuts against the upper surface of the boss (123).

2. A mini washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laundry component (100) is further provided with: A flange (300) is used to drive the inner cylinder (130) to rotate; A fixing structure for forming a rigid connection between the inner cylinder (130) and the flange; The inner cylinder (130) comprises a cylinder body (1305) and a cylinder bottom (1304) integrally formed with the cylinder body (1305); the cylinder bottom (1304) is provided with a groove (1301); and the flange (300) is embedded in the cylinder bottom (1304) through the groove (1301).

3. A mini washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the boss (123) is provided with a receiving groove for accommodating the drainage pipe of the washing machine body (1).

4. A mini washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing machine body (1) further comprises a plurality of transport bolts (600) for being inserted from the outer shell (120) to limit the outer drum (140); the transport bolts (600) are arranged on a surface of the washing assembly (100) facing the water tank (200); when the water tank (200) is installed, the transport bolts (600) are removed to make way for the water tank (200).

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