Cabinet of laundry treating apparatus and laundry washing and drying integrated apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a cabinet of a clothes processing device, which comprises a front plate and a side plate, the front plate is installed at the front end of the side plate, the top end of the front plate is provided with a front decorative plate, the top end of the side plate is provided with a side decorative plate, and the side decorative plate is detachably connected with the front decorative plate through a plug-in structure. The side decorative plate and the front decorative plate are connected through the plug-in structure, the mounting structure is simpler, the two are locked and connected without fasteners, and the cabinet is convenient to assemble and disassemble. The application further discloses a washing and drying integrated device, which comprises a washing machine and a dryer, the dryer is stacked above the washing machine, the cabinet of the washing machine adopts the cabinet of the clothes processing device, and the front decorative plate and the side decorative plate are connected with the dryer to shield the gap between the washing machine and the dryer. The gap between the washing machine and the dryer is shielded through the front decorative plate and the side decorative plate, the overall appearance of the washing and drying integrated device is improved, and the support strength of the washing machine is enhanced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, in particular to a cabinet of clothes processing equipment and a washing and drying integrated device. BACKGROUND

[0002] A washing machine is a clothes processing equipment that removes various contaminants attached to clothes through the friction of the water flow generated by stirring and rotating water, detergent and clothes and the impact applied to the washing. It has become a necessity for every family. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's demand for clothes processing equipment is constantly refined, and dryers have gradually been accepted by people. In particular, clothes cannot be dried in smog weather, and clothes have odor in the south during the plum rain season, and dryers can quickly solve these problems.

[0003] In order to save the floor space of the clothes processing equipment, the user usually directly stacks the dryer on the washing machine or installs it on the washing machine through the mounting bracket. On the basis of not increasing the overall space occupation, both washing function and drying function can be realized.

[0004] A device for stacking a washing machine and a dryer is disclosed in Chinese patent, which comprises at least one bracket provided to the top of a first washing machine or dryer, and at least one fixer provided to the bracket to fix the supporting legs of a second washing machine or dryer placed on the first washing machine or dryer. Through the device, the washing machine and the dryer can be stacked, but there is a gap between the washing machine and the dryer, which affects the overall aesthetics of the stacked and installed washing machine and dryer.

[0005] Therefore, the present application is proposed. SUMMARY

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a cabinet of clothes processing equipment to improve the assembly efficiency of the front decorative plate and the side decorative plate.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical solution of the present application is:

[0008] A cabinet of clothes processing equipment, comprising a front plate and a side plate, the front plate is installed at the front end of the side plate, the top end of the front plate is provided with a front decorative plate, the top end of the side plate is provided with a side decorative plate, and the side decorative plate is detachably connected with the front decorative plate through a plug-in structure.

[0009] Further, the side decorative plate is provided with an assembly part extending along the length direction of the side decorative plate and protruding from the front end of the side decorative plate, and the rear side edge of the front decorative plate is formed with a guide groove for plug-in assembly of the assembly part.

[0010] Further, the side decoration plate has opposite outer side and inner side, the assembling part includes a body protruding from the inner side of the side decoration plate and an integral connecting clamping protrusion, the end of the clamping protrusion protrudes from the front end of the side decoration plate and is embedded into the guide slot.

[0011] Further, the side wall surrounding the guide slot is provided with a supporting rib extending to the inside of the guide slot, and the clamping protrusion abuts against the supporting rib.

[0012] Further, the clamping protrusion has a circular arc surface transitioning from the rear end to the front end, and the circular arc surface abuts against the supporting rib.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping protrusion is provided with a groove protruding from the circular arc surface and opening towards the opposite side of the circular arc surface.

[0014] Further, the front ends of the left and right ends of the front decoration plate are respectively bent and extended to form vertical edges, and the front end surface of the side decoration plate is attached to the front end surface of the vertical edge.

[0015] Preferably, the outer side surface of the side decoration plate is in the same horizontal plane as the outer side surface of the vertical edge.

[0016] Another purpose of the present application is to provide a washing and drying integrated device to achieve the purpose of improving the overall aesthetics of the washing and drying integrated device.

[0017] A washing and drying integrated device includes a washing machine and a dryer, the dryer is stacked and installed above the washing machine, the cabinet of the washing machine adopts the cabinet of any of the above-mentioned laundry treatment devices, and the front decoration plate and the side decoration plate are respectively connected with the dryer to shield the gap between the washing machine and the dryer.

[0018] Further, the cabinet further includes a table top, the front end of the table top is fixedly connected with the rear end of the front decoration plate, the left and right ends of the table top are respectively fixedly connected with the side decoration plates of the corresponding sides, and the dryer is stacked and installed on the top of the table top.

[0019] Further, the top end of the side decoration plate protrudes from the top end of the table top, and the part of the side decoration plate protruding from the top end of the table top is used to shield the side gap between the washing machine and the dryer.

[0020] Further, the top end of the front decoration plate protrudes from the top end of the table top, the front end of the bottom of the dryer is fixedly connected with the top end of the front decoration plate, and the front decoration plate shields the front gap between the washing machine and the dryer.

[0021] Preferably, the front end of the bottom of the dryer is fixedly connected with the top end of the front decoration plate through the buckle structure.

[0022] More preferably, the front end of the bottom of the dryer is provided with a guide hole, and the top end of the front decoration plate is correspondingly provided with a positioning part that is fitted into the guide hole with interference.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following beneficial effects.

[0024] 1、In the present application, the side decorative plate and the front decorative plate are detachably fixedly connected through the plug-in structure, and the assembly structure of the side decorative plate and the front decorative plate is simpler, and the two are not locked and connected by fasteners, so that the assembly efficiency of the cabinet of the clothes processing equipment is improved, and the side decorative plate and the front decorative plate are conveniently disassembled, and the components inside the clothes processing equipment are conveniently maintained and replaced.

[0025] 2、In the present application, the gap between the washing machine and the dryer is shielded by the front decorative plate and the side decorative plate, so that the whole washing and drying integrated equipment is more beautiful, and the user's use satisfaction is improved, and the front decorative plate is fixedly connected with the dryer, and on the basis of the countertop as a supporting surface, the rigidity of the cabinet of the washing machine is further enhanced, the cabinet of the washing machine is prevented from being damaged due to overloading, and the operation stability of the washing machine and the dryer is ensured.

[0026] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are part of the present application, serve to provide a further understanding of the present application, and the schematic embodiments of the present application and the descriptions thereof serve to explain the present application, but do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments, and other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor for those skilled in the art. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a washing and drying integrated equipment in an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 is an assembly schematic view of a front decorative plate and a side decorative plate in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of A in FIG. 1;

[0031] Figure 4 is a rear view of a front decorative plate in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a partial enlarged view of B in FIG. 1;

[0033] Figure 6 is a top view of a side decorative plate in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 7 is Figure 6A local enlarged view at C;

[0035] Figure 8 Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of a table top in the present application.

[0036] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic view of a table top in the present application.

[0037] 1. A washing machine; 11. A front plate; 12. A side plate; 13. A table top; 131. A first profile; 132. A second profile; 14. A front decorative plate; 141. A vertical edge; 142. A horizontal edge; 143. A guide slot; 144. A positioning portion; 145. A support rib; 15. A side decorative plate; 152. An assembly portion; 1521. A body; 1522. A clamping protrusion;

[0038] 2. A dryer; 21. A front plate.

[0039] It should be noted that the drawings and detailed description are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application, but not to limit the scope of the present application.

[0041] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used to facilitate the description of the present application and simplify the description, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the device or element indicated to have a specific orientation, to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0042] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] Embodiment one

[0044] As Figures 1 to 8As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a cabinet of a clothes processing device, which comprises a front plate 11 and side plates 12, the front plate 11 is installed at the front end of the side plates 12, the top end of the front plate 11 is installed with a front decorative plate 14, the top end of the side plates 12 is installed with side decorative plates 15, and the side decorative plates 15 are detachably fixedly connected with the front decorative plate 14 through a plug-in structure.

[0045] In the above scheme, the side decorative plates 15 are detachably fixedly connected with the front decorative plate 14 through the plug-in structure, and the assembly structure of the side decorative plates 15 and the front decorative plate 14 is simpler, without the need of fasteners to lock and connect the two, which not only improves the assembly efficiency of the cabinet of the clothes processing device, but also facilitates the disassembly of the side decorative plates 15 and the front decorative plate 14, and the maintenance and replacement of the internal components of the clothes processing device.

[0046] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 In the embodiment, the top of the front plate 11 is lower than the top of the left and right side plates 12, the front plate 11 and the left and right side plates 12 form a gap, and the front decorative plate 14 corresponds to shield the gap to fixedly connect the front decorative plate 14 and the front plate 11.

[0047] In the embodiment, the cabinet of the clothes processing device comprises a back plate (not shown in the drawings), and the front plate 11 and the back plate are respectively fixedly connected with the left and right side plates 12 in sequence to form a skeleton of the cabinet of the clothes processing device, or the left and right side plates 12 are integrally formed with the back plate to form a U-shaped piece, and the open end of the U-shaped piece is fixedly connected with the left and right ends of the front plate 11 to form a skeleton of the cabinet of the clothes processing device.

[0048] As shown in the drawings, Figures 4 to 7 In the embodiment, the side decorative plate 15 is provided with an assembly part 152 extending along the length direction of the side decorative plate 15 and protruding from the front end of the side decorative plate 15, and the rear side edge of the front decorative plate 14 is formed with a guide groove 143 for plug-in assembly of the assembly part 152.

[0049] In the above scheme, without the need of fasteners to lock and connect the side decorative plate 15 and the front decorative plate 14, the side decorative plate 15 is only pushed from the rear to the front, so that the assembly part 152 protruding from the front end of the side decorative plate 15 is plug-in assembled into the guide groove 143, thereby realizing the detachable fixed connection of the side decorative plate 15 and the front decorative plate 14.

[0050] As shown in the drawings, Figures 4 to 7 In the embodiment, the side decorative plate 15 has opposite outer and inner sides, the assembly part 152 includes a body 1521 protruding from the inner side of the side decorative plate 15 and a clamping protrusion 1522 integrally connected, and the end of the assembly part 152 is embedded into the guide groove 143.

[0051] As shown in the drawings, Figures 2 to 5As shown, in this embodiment, the rear side of the front decorative panel 14 is provided with a horizontal edge 142 extending in the horizontal direction and a vertical edge 141 extending in the vertical direction. The horizontal edge 142 is provided vertically and the vertical edge 141 is provided horizontally to form a guide groove 143 that opens toward the assembly part 152.

[0052] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a support rib 145 extending into the guide groove 143 is provided on the side wall surrounding the guide groove 143. The assembly part 1522 abuts against the support rib 145 to enhance the vibration resistance. In particular, when two garment processing devices are stacked one above the other, the relative movement caused by the garment processing device below during operation is reduced.

[0053] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the assembly part 1522 has an arc surface that bends from the rear end to the front end, and the arc surface abuts against the support rib 145; preferably, the assembly part 1522 is provided with a groove that protrudes toward the arc surface and opens toward the opposite side of the arc surface in order to reduce the vibration noise during the operation of the clothing processing equipment and improve the stability of the assembly structure.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing of the garment processing equipment also includes a platform 13 forming the top of the housing. The front end of the platform 13 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the front decorative panel 14, and the left and right ends of the platform 13 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding side decorative panels 15, which improves the support strength of the platform 13, thereby enabling the two garment processing devices to be stacked and installed, ensuring the stability of the two devices during operation.

[0055] Preferably, the front end of the countertop 13 is detachably and fixedly connected to the rear end of the front decorative panel 14 via a snap-fit ​​structure, so as to achieve quick and precise assembly of the countertop 13 and the front decorative panel 14.

[0056] Preferably, the left and right ends of the tabletop 13 are detachably and fixedly connected to the corresponding side decorative panels 15 via plug-in structures and / or snap-fit ​​structures. The assembly structure is simple and the assembly precision is high, which improves the assembly efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0057] In this embodiment, the clothing processing equipment can be a single washing machine 1, dryer 2, or other clothing processing equipment, or it can be a washing and drying integrated equipment formed by stacking dryer 2 and washing machine 1, or two washing machines 1 stacked vertically, or two dryers 2 stacked vertically, or two other clothing processing equipment stacked vertically. If the clothing processing equipment is a washing and drying integrated equipment, since the washing machine 1 is heavy and needs to rotate at high speed during the washing process, in order to maintain the stability of the washing and drying integrated equipment, the dryer 2 is installed on the table 13 of the washing machine 1.

[0058] Through the cabinet of the clothes treatment equipment, the side decorative plate 15 and the front decorative plate 14 are fixedly connected through the plug-in structure and can be detached, the assembly structure is simpler, the two are not locked and connected by fasteners, the assembly efficiency of the cabinet of the clothes treatment equipment is improved, and the side decorative plate 15 and the front decorative plate 14 are conveniently detached, so that the parts inside the clothes treatment equipment are conveniently maintained and replaced.

[0059] Embodiment two

[0060] As Figure 1 shown, the embodiment of the present application further provides a washing and drying integrated equipment, including a washing machine 1 and a dryer 2, the dryer 2 is stacked and installed above the washing machine 1, the cabinet of the washing machine 1 adopts the cabinet of the clothes treatment equipment described above, and the front decorative plate 14 and the side decorative plate 15 are connected with the dryer 2 to shield the gap between the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2.

[0061] In the above scheme, the gap between the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 is shielded by the front decorative plate 14 and the side decorative plate 15, which not only makes the washing and drying integrated equipment more beautiful as a whole, but also enhances the support strength of the washing machine 1, so that the connection of the washing and drying integrated equipment is more stable.

[0062] As Figure 1 shown, in the embodiment, the cabinet further includes a table top 13, the front end of the table top 13 is fixedly connected with the rear end of the front decorative plate 14, the left and right ends of the table top 13 are fixedly connected with the side decorative plates 15 on the corresponding sides, and the dryer 2 is stacked and installed on the top of the table top 13.

[0063] In the above scheme, the dryer 2 and the washing machine 1 are arranged in a stacked manner through the table top 13, which not only saves the floor space of the clothes treatment equipment, but also ensures the connection stability of the washing and drying integrated equipment.

[0064] As Figure 1 shown, in the embodiment, the top end of the side decorative plate 15 protrudes from the top end of the table top 13, and the part of the side decorative plate 15 protruding from the top end of the table top 13 is used to shield the side gap between the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2.

[0065] In the above scheme, the side decorative plate 15 shields the side gap between the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2, so that the washing and drying integrated equipment is more beautiful as a whole.

[0066] As Figure 1As shown, in the embodiment, the top end of the front decorative plate 14 protrudes from the top end of the table top 13, the front end of the bottom of the dryer 2 is fixedly connected with the top end of the front decorative plate 14, and the front decorative plate 14 covers the front gap between the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2. The front gap between the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2 is covered by the front decorative plate 14, which ensures the appearance of the washing and drying integrated device and improves the user experience.

[0067] Preferably, the front end of the bottom of the dryer 2 is fixedly connected with the top end of the front decorative plate 14 through a buckle structure, which facilitates the disassembly of the front decorative plate 14 and the maintenance and replacement of the internal components of the washing machine 1.

[0068] More preferably, the front end of the bottom of the dryer 2 is provided with a guide hole, and the top end of the front decorative plate 14 is correspondingly provided with a positioning portion 144 which is fitted into the guide hole in an interference fit, so that the assembly structure is simpler and the convenience of assembly is improved.

[0069] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 In the embodiment, the washing machine 1 further comprises a front plate 11 and left and right side plates 12, the top of the front plate 11 is lower than the top end of the left and right side plates 12, the front plate 11 and the left and right side plates 12 form a gap, and the front decorative plate 14 corresponds to cover the gap to detachably fix the front decorative plate 14 and the front plate 11.

[0070] Preferably, the bottom end of the front decorative plate 14 is detachably fixedly connected with the top end of the front plate 11 through a buckle structure, which facilitates the disassembly of the front decorative plate 14 and the maintenance or replacement of the internal components of the washing machine 1.

[0071] Preferably, the top end of the front plate 11 has a horizontal flange which is bent towards the inside of the box, the horizontal flange is provided with a guide hole, and the bottom of the front decorative plate 14 is provided with a positioning portion 144 which is fitted into the guide hole, so that the positioning portion 144 is inserted into the guide hole in an interference fit to form a buckle structure, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the front decorative plate and the front plate 11.

[0072] As shown in the drawings, Figure 8 In the embodiment, the middle part of the table top 13 is provided with a first profiling structure 131, and the table top 13 is provided with a second profiling structure 132 outside the first profiling structure 131.

[0073] As shown in the drawings, Figure 8 In the embodiment, the first profiling structure 131 comprises a first profiling 131 provided in the middle part of the table top 13, and the second profiling structure 132 comprises a plurality of second profi lings 132 provided on the table top 13, and the plurality of second profi lings 132 are distributed along the circumference of the first profiling 131.

[0074] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 In the embodiment, the dried clothes are stacked on the top of the table top 13, and the bottom feet of the dryer 2 are assembled in cooperation with the second profiling structure 132.

[0075] As Figure 1 shown, in the embodiment, the dryer 2 cabinet includes a front plate 21 with a laundry throwing opening, the bottom end of the front plate 21 is provided with a guide hole, the positioning part 144 is inserted and fitted into the guide hole upwardly relative to the bottom end of the front plate 21, and the positioning part 144 is in interference fit with the guide hole.

[0076] In the above technical solution, the positioning part 144 is in interference fit and inserted into the guide hole to form a buckle structure, which prevents the dryer 2 from moving relative to the washing machine 1 and ensures the running stability of the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2.

[0077] As Figure 1 shown, in the embodiment, the bottom of the front plate 21 is provided with a horizontal flange formed by bending backwardly, the positioning part 144 is inserted and fitted into the guide hole provided on the horizontal flange, the positioning part 144 is in close contact with the horizontal flange on the outer circumferential side of the guide hole, and the positioning part 144 is in interference fit and inserted into the guide hole to form a buckle structure, so as to detachably fix the front decorative plate 14 and the dryer 2, which not only improves the support strength of the washing machine 1, but also enhances the overall aesthetics of the washing and drying integrated equipment, and further prevents the dryer 2 from moving relative to the washing machine 1.

[0078] Preferably, the bottom of the horizontal flange is provided with a reinforcing cross beam, the guide hole is provided at the corresponding position of the reinforcing cross beam, and the positioning part 144 passes through the guide holes of the reinforcing cross beam and the horizontal flange in sequence, so as to further enhance the support strength of the washing machine 1 and ensure the stability of the washing and drying integrated equipment.

[0079] Through the above washing and drying integrated equipment, the front decorative plate 14 and the side decorative plate 15 shield the gap between the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2, so that the overall washing and drying integrated equipment is more beautiful and the user's use satisfaction is improved. The front decorative plate 14 is fixedly connected with the dryer 2, which further enhances the rigidity of the cabinet of the washing machine 1 on the basis of the countertop 13 as a supporting surface, avoids deformation of the cabinet of the washing machine 1 due to overloading, and ensures the running stability of the washing machine 1 and the dryer 2.

[0080] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Although the present application has been disclosed as above with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any skilled person in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-mentioned technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present application, and any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above-mentioned technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present application are still within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A washer-dryer combo, comprising a washing machine and a dryer, characterized in that: A front decorative panel is installed at the top of the front panel of the washing machine body; The top of the front panel of the washing machine body has a notch, and the front decorative panel covers the notch accordingly. The front end of the washing machine cabinet countertop is fixedly connected to the rear end of the front decorative panel, and the dryer is stacked and installed on top of the washing machine cabinet countertop; The top of the front decorative panel protrudes from the top of the washing machine cabinet countertop, and the front decorative panel covers the front gap between the washing machine and the dryer; The top of the front decorative panel is provided with a positioning part, and the bottom of the front panel of the dryer has a horizontal flange formed by bending backward. A guide hole is opened on the horizontal flange, and a reinforcing crossbeam is provided at the bottom of the horizontal flange. A guide hole is opened at the corresponding position of the reinforcing crossbeam. The positioning part passes upward through the reinforcing crossbeam and the horizontal flange and is inserted into the guide hole. The positioning part and the guide hole are interference fit. The tabletop has a first pressing pattern in the middle, and a second pressing pattern is provided on the outer periphery of the first pressing pattern. The feet of the dryer are fitted together with the second pressing pattern.

2. The washer-dryer combo equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side decorative panel is installed at the top of the side panel of the washing machine body. The side decorative panel is detachably and fixedly connected to the front decorative panel via a plug-in structure.

3. The washer-dryer combo equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side trim panel has an assembly part that extends along the length of the side trim panel and protrudes from the front end of the side trim panel, and the rear edge of the front trim panel has a guide groove for the assembly part to be inserted into.

4. The washer-dryer combo equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side trim panel has an outer side and an inner side facing away from each other. The assembly part includes a body protruding from the inner side of the side trim panel and an integrally connected snap-fit ​​protrusion. The end of the snap-fit ​​protrudes from the front end of the side trim panel and is embedded in the guide groove.

5. A washer-dryer combo device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Support ribs extending into the guide groove are provided on the side wall forming the guide groove, and the locking protrusion abuts against the support ribs.

6. A washer-dryer combo device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The card protrusion has an arc surface that bends from the rear end to the front end, and the arc surface abuts against the support rib.

7. A washer-dryer combo device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The card protrusion is provided with a groove that protrudes towards the arc surface and opens towards the side opposite to the arc surface.

8. A washer-dryer combo device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The left and right ends of the front decorative panel bend backward to form vertical edges, and the front end of the side decorative panel is attached to the front end of the vertical edge.

9. A washer-dryer combo device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer surface of the side decorative panel is on the same horizontal plane as the outer surface of the vertical edge.

10. A washer-dryer combo device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The top of the side trim panel protrudes beyond the top of the countertop, and the portion of the side trim panel protruding beyond the top of the countertop is used to cover the side gap between the washing machine and the dryer.

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