Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of clothes processing equipment, comprising: machine body;Machine door is equipped with installation slot;Hinge module, including installation seat with reinforcing structure and hinge rotatably arranged on installation seat, installation seat is installed in installation slot, hinge is fixedly connected with machine body, so that machine door is rotatably installed on machine body.The present application is installed in installation slot by being provided with installation slot in machine door, installation seat is installed in installation slot, so that the part of hinge module directly contacted with machine door is installation seat, and hinge is rotatably arranged on installation seat, the force of hinge rotation is borne by installation seat, avoid the direct contact of hinge and machine door to cause the serious wear of machine door, realize that machine door and machine body can keep good cooperation, the contact area between hinge module and machine door is increased by installation seat, avoid the deformation of machine door.The present application modularizes hinge module, and staff installs the whole hinge module on machine door, and assembly is simpler, and assembly efficiency is higher.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of clothes treatment device, in particular to a clothes treatment device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The door body of the washing machine is a part that is used frequently by the user, and the clothes must be put into the door body, and the door body can be closed to wash the clothes. Since the door body is used frequently, the reliability requirement of the door body is high.

[0003] The existing washing machine door body includes a window screen, an outer frame, a middle frame, an inner frame, a door hinge, and a glass basin, and the above components are assembled by fixing screws. The connection between the door body and the box body is mainly achieved by the hinge connection of the metal material. Due to the multiple opening and closing of the door body, the door body is prone to wear at the position connected with the hinge, which causes the loose fit and the overall sinking of the door body, thereby affecting the door locking of the washing machine.

[0004] The connection between the hinge and the door body is achieved by the extrusion of the inner frame and the outer frame to the hinge fixed connection. When the door body is impacted by external force, the inner frame and the outer frame are subjected to concentrated stress at the position connected with the hinge. Strong impact can cause the inner frame and the outer frame made of plastic material to break, thereby affecting the normal use of the washing machine.

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

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present application is to provide a clothes treatment device. The hinge module of the present application is installed on the machine door, which avoids the wear between the machine door and the hinge module and improves the connection reliability between the machine door and the machine body.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical solution of the present application is as follows:

[0008] The present application provides a clothes treatment device, which comprises:

[0009] a machine body;

[0010] a machine door provided with a mounting groove;

[0011] a hinge module comprising a mounting seat provided with a reinforcing structure and a hinge rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, the mounting seat being mounted on the mounting groove, and the hinge being fixedly connected with the machine body, so that the machine door is rotatably mounted on the machine body.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the reinforcing structure comprises a reinforcing cover plate arranged on the mounting seat, wherein the hinge is rotatably connected with the reinforcing cover plate; and / or

[0013] The mounting base has a plurality of first reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing structure comprises the first reinforcing ribs, and the hinge is in rotational fit with the first reinforcing ribs;

[0014] Preferably, the reinforcing cover plate is detachably arranged on the mounting base.

[0015] Preferably, the reinforcing cover plate is provided with a limiting structure capable of abutting against the hinge when the door is opened to the maximum angle.

[0016] In the technical scheme, the reinforcing structure comprises the reinforcing cover plate and the first reinforcing ribs on the mounting base, the reinforcing cover plate and the first reinforcing ribs enclose a receiving groove, and the hinge is rotatably arranged in the receiving groove.

[0017] Preferably, the first reinforcing ribs and the reinforcing cover plate are oppositely arranged, the first reinforcing ribs and the reinforcing cover plate are respectively recessed to form recesses away from each other, and the two recesses enclose the receiving groove.

[0018] In the technical scheme, the mounting base is formed with a through channel, the reinforcing cover plate blocks one end of the channel and forms the receiving groove.

[0019] The hinge comprises an adapter arm, one part of the adapter arm extends into the channel from the other end of the channel, the other part of the adapter arm is connected with the machine body, the part of the adapter arm extending into the channel is provided with a hinge shaft, the hinge shaft extends into the receiving groove and is in rotational fit with the receiving groove.

[0020] Preferably, part of the first reinforcing ribs enclose the channel.

[0021] In the technical scheme, the hinge further comprises a hinge sleeve sleeved on the hinge shaft, and the hinge sleeve is located in the receiving groove.

[0022] In any of the above technical schemes, part of the reinforcing cover plate is protruded to form a recessed cavity away from the channel, and the part of the adapter arm is located in the recessed cavity and can rotate relative to the recessed cavity.

[0023] In any of the above technical schemes, the adapter arm is provided with a mounting support, the machine body is provided with a mounting cavity matched with the mounting support, and the mounting support is arranged in the mounting cavity.

[0024] Preferably, one of the mounting support and the mounting cavity is provided with a clamping protrusion, and the other is provided with a clamping opening matched with the clamping protrusion.

[0025] In any of the above technical solutions, the mounting groove is arranged inside the machine door, and the machine door is provided with an opening on the side wall of the machine body, which is communicated with the mounting groove, and part of the hinge extends out of the machine door along the opening;

[0026] Preferably, the machine door comprises a door inner frame and a door outer frame connected together, the mounting groove is arranged between the door inner frame and the door outer frame, and the side wall of the door inner frame is formed as the side wall of the machine body;

[0027] Preferably, the side wall is formed as an annular wall by extending inwardly along the edge of the opening.

[0028] More preferably, the side wall is provided with a plurality of second reinforcing ribs connected with the annular wall.

[0029] In any of the above technical solutions, the mounting seat is provided with a blocking part, the blocking part extends into and blocks the opening, and the blocking part is formed with a channel, and the hinge is installed in the reinforcing structure through the channel.

[0030] Preferably, the outer surface of the blocking part is flush with the outer surface of the side wall.

[0031] In any of the above technical solutions, the mounting seat is further provided with a stop part, the stop part protrudes towards the peripheral side of the blocking part relative to the outer surface of the blocking part, and the stop part stops against the side wall.

[0032] Preferably, the blocking part protrudes outwardly relative to the stop part.

[0033] Preferably, the side wall is provided with a plurality of third reinforcing ribs, and the stop part abuts against the third reinforcing ribs.

[0034] Preferably, the side wall is provided with a plurality of fourth reinforcing ribs, and part of the fourth reinforcing ribs enclose an accommodating space matched with the stop part, or part of the fourth reinforcing ribs and the peripheral wall of the machine door enclose an accommodating space matched with the stop part.

[0035] Preferably, the stop part and the side wall are respectively provided with corresponding through holes, and a fastener passes through the through holes to lock the hinge module to the machine door.

[0036] Preferably, one of the stop part and the side wall is provided with a positioning groove, and the other is provided with a positioning protrusion matched with the positioning groove.

[0037] The present application sets the installation groove on the machine door, and the mounting seat of the hinge module is installed into the installation groove, so that the part of the hinge module directly contacting with the machine door is the mounting seat, and the hinge is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, and the mounting seat bears the rotating force of the hinge, avoids the direct contact between the hinge and the machine door, and prevents the machine door from being seriously worn, thereby ensuring the rotating reliability of the hinge, realizing the long-time good cooperation between the machine door and the machine body, and increasing the contact area between the hinge module and the machine door through the mounting seat, and further preventing the deformation of the machine door and protecting the machine door made of plastic material.

[0038] In addition, the hinge is modularized, and the staff can integrally install the assembled hinge module on the machine door, so that the assembly is simpler and the assembly efficiency is higher.

[0039] The specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0040] 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 in the following description are only some embodiments, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of these drawings. In the drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of part of the structure of the laundry treating apparatus in one embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 2 is a schematic front view of part of the structure of the laundry treating apparatus in one embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic sectional view of A-A in FIG. 1;

[0044] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a schematic enlarged view of C part shown in FIG. 1;

[0045] Figure 5 is Figure 2 a schematic enlarged view of B part shown in FIG. 1;

[0046] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a schematic sectional view of D-D in FIG. 1;

[0047] Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view of the hinge module in one embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 8 A rear view structure schematic diagram of the hinge module in one embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 9 A side view structure schematic diagram of the hinge module in one embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 10 A perspective structure schematic diagram of one view of the mounting seat in one embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 11 A perspective structure schematic diagram of another view of the mounting seat in one embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 12 A perspective structure schematic diagram of the door rear frame in one embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 13 is Figure 12 A partial enlarged structure schematic diagram of the E part.

[0054] 10, clothes processing equipment;

[0055] 100, machine body; 110, mounting cavity;

[0056] 200, machine door; 201, mounting groove; 202, opening; 210, inner door frame; 211, side wall; 212, annular wall; 213, second reinforcing rib; 214, third reinforcing rib; 215, fourth reinforcing rib; 216, containing space; 217, positioning protrusion; 220, outer door frame;

[0057] 300, control device;

[0058] 400, hinge module; 410, mounting seat; 4101, first reinforcing rib; 4102, passage; 411, sealing part; 412, stop part; 4121, positioning groove; 420, hinge; 421, adapter arm; 422, hinge shaft; 423, hinge sleeve; 424, mounting support; 4241, clamping protrusion; 430, reinforcing cover plate; 431, limiting structure; 432, recess; 440, containing groove.

[0059] It should be noted that these drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical scheme in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely below by combining 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.

[0061] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0062] 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 in specific circumstances.

[0063] Some embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0064] The laundry treating apparatus 10 of the present application can be a washing machine, a drying machine, a washer-dryer, etc., preferably, as shown in the drawings, Figure 1 The laundry treating apparatus 10 of the present application is a side-opening door drum washing machine.

[0065] As shown in the drawings, (in order to more clearly show the structure of the hinge module and the door, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, (in order to more clearly show the structure of the hinge module and the door, Figure 2 the door rear frame and the hinge module of the door are shown without the door front frame of the door), the laundry treating apparatus 10 provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a cabinet 100, a door 200 and a hinge module 400.

[0066] In detail, the cabinet 100 has a front panel, and the front panel is provided with a drop opening. More specifically, the cabinet 100 includes a box body enclosed by a panel, and the box body forms an accommodating cavity therein, which is adapted to accommodate a tub assembly, a drive assembly and the like. Among them, the panel on the front side of the box body forms the front panel, and the drop opening on the front panel is opposite to the tub opening position of the tub assembly, so as to facilitate the user to drop the laundry inward.

[0067] In detail, the door 200 is mounted on the front panel and can be opened and closed by being flipped outward, and the door 200 covers the front panel and the drop opening when it is closed. That is, the door 200 can rotate relative to the front panel, and when the door 200 is closed, the door 200 covers the front panel and the drop opening, and after the door 200 is rotated, the front panel and the drop opening are exposed.

[0068] The machine door 200 of the present application can shield the front plate and the drop opening. Compared with the prior art of providing a door body at the drop opening of the front door, the machine door 200 of the present application makes the appearance of the product more smooth and fluent, improves the appearance of the product, facilitates the user to wipe and clean, and forms protection for the front plate and the drop opening, avoids dust from entering the machine body 100 from the drop opening, avoids dust accumulation on the front plate and the drop opening, improves the cleanliness and hygiene of the product, and improves the user experience.

[0069] It should be noted that the covering means that the position of the machine door 200 is opposite to the position of the front plate when the machine door 200 is closed. Further, the inner surface of the machine door 200 can also be in contact with the outer surface of the front plate, without the need for the machine door 200 to block the drop opening. Regarding the problem of sealing and waterproofing of the bucket assembly, a bucket door that can open and close the bucket opening can be provided on the bucket assembly, and the bucket door is used to block the bucket opening to prevent water overflow. In this way, the machine door 200 saves the sealing function and only has the shielding function, so as to simplify the structure of the machine door 200 and reduce the cost of the machine door 200.

[0070] Preferably, the shape of the machine door 200 is adapted to the front plate, so that the machine door 200 can better shield the front plate and beautify the appearance of the product.

[0071] Further, the front plate is square, and the machine door 200 is a square machine door 200 adapted to the front plate.

[0072] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 The laundry treating apparatus 10 further includes a control device 300 for a user to input various instructions, display the working state, etc.

[0073] Part of the control device 300 is arranged on the upper part of the front plate, so that the position of the control device 300 is more suitable for user operation and the user experience is better, and the installation stability of the control device 300 is improved by using the front plate to provide certain support.

[0074] Another part of the control device 300 protrudes from the front plate and cooperates with the front plate to enclose a containing space 216 with an opening, and the machine door 200 extends into the containing space 216 when the machine door 200 is closed. In this way, the machine door 200 and the control device are prevented from interfering with each other. Compared with the scheme of stopping the control panel together with the door body, the machine door 200 of the present embodiment will not shield the control device 300, and the user can watch and touch the control device 300 under the condition that the machine door 200 is closed, and the use is more convenient.

[0075] Preferably, when the door 200 is closed, the outer surface of the door 200 is flush with the outer surface of the control device 300. Alternatively, when the door 200 is closed, the outer surface of the control device 300 and the outer surface of the door 200 together define the front surface of the laundry treating apparatus 10. This is more conducive to improving the flatness and smoothness of the appearance of the product, improving the aesthetics of the product, facilitating the wiping and cleaning of the user, while avoiding the product having a protruding corner, avoiding the user being accidentally bumped, and improving the use safety and use comfort of the product.

[0076] Meanwhile, since the square door has a much larger weight than the conventional circular door, and the door and the body are mainly connected by hinges, the hinges bear a larger force and are prone to deformation and loosening, and the square door is also prone to deformation due to concentrated force.

[0077] To solve the above problems, in some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the door 200 is provided with a mounting groove 201. The hinge module 400 includes a mounting seat 410 provided with a reinforcing structure and a hinge 420 rotatably arranged on the mounting seat 410, the mounting seat 410 is mounted in the mounting groove 201, and the hinge 420 is fixedly connected with the body 100, so that the door 200 is rotatably mounted on the body 100.

[0078] The present application sets the mounting groove 201 on the door 200, and the mounting seat 410 of the hinge module 400 is mounted in the mounting groove 201, so that the part of the hinge module 400 directly contacting the door 200 is the mounting seat 410, and the hinge 420 is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat 410, and the mounting seat 410 bears the rotating force of the hinge 420, avoiding the direct contact between the hinge 420 and the door 200, which causes the door 200 to be severely worn, thereby ensuring the rotating reliability of the hinge 420, realizing that the door 200 and the body 100 can maintain good cooperation for a long time, and increasing the contact area between the hinge module 400 and the door 200 through the mounting seat 410, further avoiding the deformation of the door 200 and protecting the door 200 made of plastic material.

[0079] In addition, the present application integrates the hinge module 400, which is convenient for the staff to integrally install the assembled hinge module 400 on the door 200, and the assembly is simpler and more efficient.

[0080] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the hinge 420 is rotationally connected with the reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure further improves the connection reliability of the hinge 420, avoids deformation and wear of the mounting seat 410, and prolongs the service life of the hinge module 400.

[0081] In one embodiment, the reinforcing structure includes a reinforcing cover plate 430 arranged on the mounting seat 410, wherein the hinge 420 is rotationally connected with the reinforcing cover plate 430. The reinforcing cover plate 430 further improves the connection reliability of the hinge 420, avoids deformation and wear of the mounting seat 410, and prolongs the service life of the hinge module 400.

[0082] Preferably, the reinforcing cover plate 430 is a metal reinforcing cover plate 430.

[0083] Preferably, the reinforcing cover plate 430 is detachably arranged on the mounting seat 410. For example, the reinforcing cover plate 430 is locked on the mounting seat 410 by screws or other fasteners.

[0084] Preferably, the reinforcing cover plate 430 is provided with a limiting structure 431, which can abut against the hinge 420 when the opening angle of the machine door 200 is maximum. The limiting structure 431 limits the rotation angle of the machine door 200, avoiding excessive opening of the machine door 200.

[0085] For example, the hinge 420 is located near the end of the reinforcing cover plate 430, and the end of the reinforcing cover plate 430 near the hinge 420 protrudes in the direction of the hinge 420 to form the limiting structure 431. When the machine door 200 is opened, as the opening angle increases, the limiting structure 431 is closer and closer to the hinge 420, and when the opening angle of the machine door 200 is maximum, the limiting structure 431 can abut against the hinge 420. By adjusting the height of the limiting structure 431, the opening angle of the machine door 200 can be changed.

[0086] In another embodiment, the mounting seat 410 has a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 4101, and the reinforcing structure includes the first reinforcing ribs 4101, wherein the hinge 420 is rotationally connected with the first reinforcing ribs 4101. The first reinforcing ribs 4101 further improve the connection reliability of the hinge 420, avoid deformation and wear of the mounting seat 410, and prolong the service life of the hinge module 400.

[0087] Preferably, the mounting seat 410 is an injection molded part or a metal part.

[0088] The above two embodiments are not conflicting but can be implemented simultaneously, as follows.

[0089] The reinforcing structure comprises a reinforcing cover plate 430 and first reinforcing ribs 4101 on the mounting base 410, wherein the reinforcing cover plate 430 and the first reinforcing ribs 4101 enclose a receiving groove 440 in which the hinge 420 is rotatably mounted. The enclosing of the receiving groove 440 by the reinforcing cover plate 430 and the first reinforcing ribs 4101 not only reduces the risk of wear of the mounting base 410 and improves the mounting reliability of the hinge 420, but also reduces the assembly difficulty of the hinge module 400. The hinge 420 is first mounted on the mounting base 410, and then the reinforcing cover plate 430 is covered on the mounting base 410 to complete the assembly, which is more convenient.

[0090] In more detail, the reinforcing cover plate 430 is covered on the mounting base 410, the first reinforcing ribs 4101 and the reinforcing cover plate 430 are oppositely distributed, the first reinforcing ribs 4101 and the reinforcing cover plate 430 are respectively recessed to form recesses away from each other, and the two recesses enclose the receiving groove 440.

[0091] In some embodiments, the mounting base 410 is formed with a through channel 4102, the reinforcing cover plate 430 blocks one end of the channel 4102 and forms the receiving groove 440. The through channel 4102 is used for the hinge 420 to pass through.

[0092] The hinge 420 comprises an adapter arm 421, part of the adapter arm 421 extends into the channel 4102 from the other end of the channel 4102, and the other part is connected to the body 100. The part of the adapter arm 421 extending into the channel 4102 is provided with a hinge shaft 422, the hinge shaft 422 extends into the receiving groove 440 and rotatably cooperates with the receiving groove 440. The installation of the hinge 420 and the body 100 is facilitated by the adapter arm 421, so that the body 100 can rotate around the hinge shaft 422, and the hinge 420 is protected by the reinforcing cover plate 430 to avoid contact with the door 200.

[0093] Preferably, part of the first reinforcing ribs 4101 enclose the channel 4102 to improve the strength of the mounting base 410.

[0094] For example, the mounting base 410 is substantially square, part of the mounting base 410 is formed with an opening, so that the outline of the mounting base 410 is substantially "U" shaped, the opening forms the channel 4102, wherein a plurality of annular first reinforcing ribs 4101 are formed around the opening on the mounting base 410 around the opening, and a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs are connected to the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 4101 to form a grid-shaped reinforcement.

[0095] To further reduce the wear of the hinge shaft 422 and its accommodating groove 440, the hinge 420 further comprises a hinge sleeve 423 sleeved on the hinge shaft 422, and the hinge sleeve 423 is located in the accommodating groove 440. The hinge sleeve 423 is made of a wear-resistant non-metal material, such as nylon. The use of the hinge sleeve 423 not only reduces wear, but also improves the fitting accuracy between the hinge shaft 422 and the mounting seat 410 and the reinforcing cover plate 430.

[0096] Specifically, the accommodating groove 440 comprises two accommodating grooves 440 on the same line, the hinge shaft 422 has two opposite ends, each end is sleeved with a hinge sleeve 423, and each hinge sleeve 423 is placed in the corresponding accommodating groove 440.

[0097] In some embodiments, part of the reinforcing cover plate 430 is raised in the direction away from the channel 4102 to form a concave cavity 432, and part of the adapter arm 421 is located in the concave cavity 432 and can rotate relative to the concave cavity 432. Part of the adapter arm 421 is located in the concave cavity 432, and the mounting seat 410 and the reinforcing cover plate 430 are rotated relative to the adapter arm 421 when the machine door 200 rotates. A larger rotating space is provided through the concave cavity 432, the rotating angle is increased, and the machine door 200 is thinned.

[0098] In some embodiments, the adapter arm 421 is provided with a mounting support 424, the machine body 100 is provided with a mounting cavity 110 matched with the mounting support 424, and the mounting support 424 is arranged in the mounting cavity 110. The mounting support 424 increases the contact area between the hinge 420 and the machine body 100, and the connection between the hinge 420 and the machine body 100 is more firm. At the same time, the mounting support 424 can be embedded in the machine body 100 through the mounting cavity 110 of the machine body 100, so that the machine door 200 can be closely attached to the machine body 100 when the door is closed.

[0099] After the mounting support 424 is mounted to the mounting cavity 110, the mounting support 424 does not protrude from the outer wall surface of the machine body 100.

[0100] Preferably, one of the mounting support 424 and the mounting cavity 110 is provided with a clamping protrusion 4241, and the other is provided with a clamping hole matched with the clamping protrusion 4241. The mounting seat 410 is positioned and fixed through the clamping and matching of the clamping protrusion 4241 and the clamping hole.

[0101] Preferably, the mounting support 424 is locked to the machine body 100 through a fastener such as a screw.

[0102] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the hinge 420 is provided with a reinforcing cover plate 430, and the reinforcing cover plate 430 is arranged on the hinge 420. Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the mounting groove 201 is arranged inside the door 200, and the door 200 is provided with an opening 202 communicating with the mounting groove 201 on the side wall 211 of the body 100, and part of the hinge 420 extends out of the door 200 along the opening 202. By arranging the mounting groove 201 inside the door 200, the hinge module 400 is arranged inside the body 100, and part of the hinge 420 extends out of the door 200 along the opening 202 to be connected to the body 100, so that the hinge module 400 is not easy to be detached from the door 200, and the stability of the hinge module 400 is improved, and the internal space of the door 200 is fully utilized, which is beneficial to the thin design of the body 100.

[0103] Preferably, the door 200 comprises a door inner frame 210 and a door outer frame 220 connected together, and the door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220 can be formed of synthetic resin materials (for example, ABS materials, PC materials, etc.). The door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220 can be manufactured by injection molding.

[0104] The outer contour of the door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220 can be square, and more specifically, the outer contour of the door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220 is square and adapted to the front plate. The middle region of the door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220 is formed with an annular hollow structure.

[0105] The door inner frame 210 is combined at the back side of the door outer frame 220. The combination between the door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220 can be realized by pin-slot combination, hook combination, thread combination, adhesive combination, etc. When the door 200 is closed, the door inner frame 210 is located between the body 100 and the door outer frame 220, or in other words, the door inner frame 210 is distributed opposite to the body 100, and the door outer frame 220 is distributed away from the front plate.

[0106] The mounting groove 201 is located between the door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220, and the side wall 211 of the door inner frame 210 is formed as the side wall 211 of the body 100.

[0107] More specifically, the mounting groove 201 can be arranged on the door outer frame 220, and the side wall 211 of the door inner frame 210 is provided with an opening, and more specifically, the mounting groove 201 is surrounded by the reinforcing ribs on the side of the door outer frame 220 opposite to the door inner frame 210, and the opening of the door inner frame 210 is opposite to the position of the mounting groove 201 after the door inner frame 210 and the door outer frame 220 are installed.

[0108] Alternatively, the mounting groove 201 can be arranged on the door inner frame 210, and the side wall 211 of the door inner frame 210 is provided with an opening.

[0109] In more detail, the side wall 211 of the door inner frame 210 extends inwardly along the edge of the opening 202 to form a ring wall 212, and the ring wall 212 encloses the mounting groove 201, i.e. the mounting groove 201 is formed by the door inner frame 210, which is simpler to process, and the installation and fixation of the hinge module do not interfere with the door outer frame, and the hinge module can be installed on the door inner frame first, and then the door outer frame and the door inner frame are assembled, which is more convenient to assemble.

[0110] More preferably, the side wall 211 is provided with a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 213 connected to the ring wall 212, the ring wall 212 is supported and reinforced by the second reinforcing ribs 213, the strength of the door around the mounting groove is increased, the strength of the mounting groove 201 is increased, and the installation stability of the hinge module is further improved.

[0111] In some embodiments, the mounting seat 410 has a blocking portion 411 extending into and blocking the opening 202, and the blocking portion 411 is formed with a passage 4102 through which the hinge 420 is installed on the reinforcing structure, and the blocking portion 411 extends into the opening 202, so that the installation is more secure.

[0112] Preferably, the outer surface of the blocking portion 411 is flush with the outer surface of the side wall 211. In this way, the blocking portion 411 forms part of the outer surface of the door 200, thereby maintaining the flatness and smoothness of the appearance of the door 200, and ensuring that the door 200 can be tightly attached to the body 100 after being closed.

[0113] In some embodiments, the mounting seat 410 further has a stop portion 412 protruding from the outer surface of the blocking portion 411 towards the peripheral side of the blocking portion 411, and the stop portion 412 is stopped on the side wall 211. By stopping the stop portion 412 on the side wall 211, the mounting seat 410 is prevented from being loosened from the door 200.

[0114] Preferably, the blocking portion 411 protrudes outwardly relative to the stop portion 412. That is, the blocking portion 411 and the stop portion 412 are in a stepped shape.

[0115] Preferably, the side wall 211 is provided with a plurality of third reinforcing ribs 214, and the stop portion 412 abuts against the third reinforcing ribs 214, so that the stop portion 412 forms point and line contact with the door 200, and the connection between the stop portion 412 and the door 200 is more secure and reliable.

[0116] Preferably, the side wall 211 is provided with a plurality of fourth reinforcing ribs 215, wherein part of the fourth reinforcing ribs 215 enclose a receiving space 216 adapted to the stopper 412, or part of the fourth reinforcing ribs 215 and the peripheral wall of the machine door 200 enclose the receiving space 216 adapted to the stopper 412. Through the receiving, positioning and limiting effects of the receiving space 216, the stopper 412 is prevented from being displaced or loosened, and the mounting reliability between the mounting seat 410 and the machine door 200 is further improved.

[0117] Preferably, the stopper 412 and the side wall 211 are respectively provided with corresponding through holes, and the fastener passes through the through holes to lock the hinge module 400 to the machine door 200.

[0118] Preferably, one of the stopper 412 and the side wall 211 is provided with a positioning groove 4121, and the other is provided with a positioning protrusion 217 adapted to the positioning groove 4121.

[0119] More specifically, regarding the structure of the machine door, part of the area of the machine door is a visible area, and another part of the area is a shielding area, and when the machine door is closed, the visible area is opposite to the position of the dropping opening, and the shielding area shields the front plate. In this way, the user can watch the working condition inside the machine body through the visible area, and the use is more convenient, and at the same time, the shielding area shields the front plate, so that the product as a whole is more beautiful.

[0120] More specifically, the machine body is provided with a tub assembly, for example, the tub assembly includes an outer tub and an inner tub provided in the outer tub, and the inner tub is capable of rotating relative to the outer tub, wherein the inner tub is used for containing clothes, and the outer tub is used for containing washing water. Alternatively, the tub assembly only includes a non-porous inner tub, and the non-porous inner tub can contain both clothes and washing water.

[0121] The tub opening of the tub assembly is opposite to the dropping opening, and the tub assembly is provided with a tub door capable of opening and closing the tub opening, and the tub door is used for plugging the tub opening to avoid water overflow and ensure the use safety of the product.

[0122] When the machine door is closed, the visible area is opposite to the position of the tub door, so that the user can watch the washing condition of the clothes in the tub through the visible area.

[0123] Preferably, the shape of the visible area is adapted to the shape of the tub door. For example, the tub door is circular and adapted to the tub opening, and the visible area is also circular.

[0124] Preferably, the tub door has a first window body and a bracket for fixing the first window body, and when the machine door is closed, the visible area is at least opposite to the position of the first window body.

[0125] For example, the first window body is a glass piece or a plastic piece made of transparent material.

[0126] In some embodiments, the visible area can be designed as a display structure capable of displaying images, such as a display screen, etc. The display screen can be used to display control programs, etc., and can also be used to display images in the tub, for example, a washing machine is provided with an image acquisition unit, such as a camera, a video camera, etc., and the display structure displays images acquired by the image acquisition unit.

[0127] In other embodiments, the machine door can also be designed to include a door body and a second window body mounted on the door body, wherein the door body is formed as a shielding area, and the second window body is formed as a visible area. This structure is simple and low in cost, and the door body has the functions of mounting the second window body and shielding the front plate, achieving one thing with multiple uses.

[0128] For example, the second window body is a glass piece or a plastic piece made of transparent material.

[0129] It should be noted that the machine door provided in the present embodiment is used to shield the machine body, and the sealing of the tub assembly is achieved by a tub door provided on the tub assembly, so as to avoid interference between the machine door and the tub door and thinning of the machine door, the second window body is designed to be flat.

[0130] The second window body is located between the inner door frame and the outer door frame and is clamped and fixed by the two. By clamping and fixing the second window body by the inner door frame and the outer door frame, the connection is more firm and reliable, and the second window body is prevented from falling off.

[0131] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 7 The side edge of the machine door is provided with a handle, facilitating the user to open and close the door.

[0132] For example, the handle is provided on the side wall of the inner door frame.

[0133] More specifically, part of the area on the side wall of the inner door frame is recessed inward to form the handle.

[0134] In a specific embodiment, the inner door frame has a bottom wall and a side wall, the outer door frame is flat, the outer door frame is embedded in the inner door frame and locked by fasteners, and the handle is formed on the side wall of the inner door frame.

[0135] In some embodiments, as shown in the drawings, the machine door further includes a decorative cover plate, the decorative cover plate is arranged on the outer surface of the door body, and the decorative cover plate is transparent at least in the area corresponding to the second window body. More specifically, the decorative cover plate is arranged on the outer surface of the outer door frame. The decorative cover plate can be bonded to the front surface of the outer door frame by sealant or adhesive, etc.

[0136] The decorative cover plate further improves the flatness and smoothness of the appearance of the machine door, making the machine door easier to maintain.

[0137] Preferably, the decorative cover plate is a glass piece or a plastic piece made of transparent material.

[0138] In general, the machine door comprises, from the outside to the inside, a decorative cover plate, an outer door frame, a second window body and an inner door frame.

[0139] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Although the present application has been disclosed with the preferred embodiment above, 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 with slight changes or equivalent embodiments without departing from the technical solution of the present application. Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application, which does not depart from the technical solution of the present application, still belongs to the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The machine body has a front plate with a drop opening; The machine door has a mounting slot, and covers the front plate and the drop opening when closed; The hinge module includes a mounting seat with a reinforcing structure and a hinge rotatably mounted on the mounting seat, the mounting seat is mounted on the mounting slot, and the hinge is fixedly connected with the machine body, so that the machine door is rotatably mounted on the machine body; The mounting slot is arranged inside the machine door, and the machine door is provided with an opening on the side wall relative to the machine body, which is communicated with the mounting slot, wherein part of the hinge extends out of the machine door along the opening; The mounting seat has a blocking part which extends into and blocks the opening, and the blocking part forms a passage through which the hinge is mounted on the reinforcing structure, and the blocking part extends into the opening.

2. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the reinforcing structure comprises a reinforcing cover plate arranged on the mounting seat, and the hinge is rotatably connected with the reinforcing cover plate; and / or the mounting seat has a plurality of first reinforcing ribs, and the reinforcing structure comprises the first reinforcing ribs, and the hinge is rotatably connected with the first reinforcing ribs; the reinforcing cover plate is detachably arranged on the mounting seat; and / or the reinforcing cover plate is provided with a limiting structure which can abut against the hinge when the machine door is opened to the maximum angle.

3. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein: the reinforcing structure comprises the reinforcing cover plate and the first reinforcing ribs on the mounting seat, and the reinforcing cover plate and the first reinforcing ribs enclose a receiving groove, and the hinge is rotatably arranged in the receiving groove; the first reinforcing ribs and the reinforcing cover plate are oppositely arranged, and the first reinforcing ribs and the reinforcing cover plate are respectively recessed to form recesses away from each other, and the two recesses enclose the receiving groove.

4. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein: the reinforcing cover plate blocks one end of the passage and forms the receiving groove; the hinge comprises a connecting arm, part of the connecting arm extends into the passage from the other end of the passage, and the other part of the connecting arm is connected with the machine body, the part of the connecting arm extending into the passage is provided with a hinge shaft, the hinge shaft extends into the receiving groove and is rotatably connected with the receiving groove; and part of the first reinforcing ribs enclose the passage.

5. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein: the hinge further comprises a hinge sleeve sleeved on the hinge shaft, and the hinge sleeve is located in the receiving groove.

6. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4 or 5, wherein: part of the reinforcing cover plate is recessed to form a cavity away from the passage, and part of the connecting arm is located in the cavity and can rotate relative to the cavity.

7. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4 or 5, wherein: the connecting arm is provided with a mounting support, the machine body is provided with a mounting cavity matched with the mounting support, and the mounting support is arranged in the mounting cavity. ​ One of the mounting support and the mounting cavity is provided with a clamping protrusion, and the other is provided with a clamping opening matched with the clamping protrusion. 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The door includes a door inner frame and a door outer frame connected to each other, the mounting groove is located between the door inner frame and the door outer frame, and a side wall of the door inner frame is formed as a side wall of the cabinet; the side wall extends inwardly and protrudes along a rim of the opening to form an annular wall, and the annular wall encloses the mounting groove; The side wall is provided with a plurality of second reinforcing ribs connected to the annular wall. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, An outer surface of the blocking portion is flush with an outer surface of the side wall. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The mounting seat further has a stop portion protruding towards a peripheral side of the blocking portion relative to an outer surface of the blocking portion, and the stop portion is stopped at the side wall; The blocking portion protrudes outwardly relative to the stop portion; The side wall is provided with a plurality of third reinforcing ribs, and the stop portion abuts against the third reinforcing ribs; The side wall is provided with a plurality of fourth reinforcing ribs, and part of the fourth reinforcing ribs enclose an accommodating space matched with the stop portion, or part of the fourth reinforcing ribs and a peripheral wall of the door enclose the accommodating space matched with the stop portion; The stop portion and the side wall are respectively provided with corresponding through holes, and a fastener passes through the through holes to lock the hinge module to the door; One of the stop portion and the side wall is provided with a positioning groove, and the other is provided with a positioning protrusion matched with the positioning groove.

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