Integrated assembly and water washing apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses an integrated assembly and a washing device. The integrated assembly comprises a first shell, a second shell and a locking mechanism. The first shell has a first mounting interface, and the first mounting interface is formed with a first channel. The second shell has a second mounting interface, and the second mounting interface is formed with a second channel. The first mounting interface comprises a plurality of first clamping portions, and the second mounting interface comprises a plurality of second clamping portions. The second clamping portions are clamped with the first clamping portions to limit the second shell and the first shell from being separated along the central axis direction of the first mounting interface. When the first shell and the second shell are clamped, the first channel and the second channel are in communication. The locking mechanism is used to limit the rotation of the second shell relative to the first shell when the second shell is clamped to the first shell. The integrated assembly has the advantages of simple structure, easy assembly and quick disassembly of the first shell and the second shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of kitchen appliances, specifically relating to an integrated component and a washing device. Background Technology

[0002] Washing equipment (such as dishwashers) is a device that automatically cleans tableware such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, and forks. Using washing equipment to wash tableware can greatly reduce tedious manual labor.

[0003] Washing equipment typically comprises multiple parts, and the degree of integration of these parts is usually closely related to cost, space constraints, and ease of installation. For example, washing equipment generally has a drainage structure, and an integrated drainage structure includes a water cup and a drain pump. In existing washing equipment, the water cup and drain pump housing are generally fixed together with screws, which complicates the installation process.

[0004] In summary, optimizing the structure of integrated parts to improve their ease of installation is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this application provides an integrated component and a washing device to improve the technical problems of complex structure or inconvenient installation of the integrated components of existing washing devices. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] To achieve the above objectives and other related objectives, this application provides an integrated component comprising:

[0007] A first housing, the first housing having a first mounting interface, the first mounting interface forming a first channel;

[0008] The second housing has a second mounting interface, and a second channel is formed within the second mounting interface;

[0009] The first mounting interface includes multiple first snap-fit ​​parts, and the second mounting interface includes multiple second snap-fit ​​parts. The second snap-fit ​​parts engage with the first snap-fit ​​parts to prevent the second housing and the first housing from separating along the central axis of the first mounting interface. When the first housing and the second housing are snapped together, the first channel and the second channel are connected to each other to form a communicating channel.

[0010] The integrated components also include:

[0011] A locking mechanism is used to restrict the rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing when the second housing is engaged with the first housing.

[0012] In one example of the integrated component in this application, the locking mechanism includes at least one first locking member and at least one second locking member. The first locking member is disposed on the outer wall of the body portion of the first mounting interface and protrudes from the outer wall surface of the body portion of the first mounting interface. The second locking member is disposed on the second mounting interface. The second mounting interface includes an annular receiving groove, which is recessed from the top surface of the second mounting interface. The free end of the first mounting interface is inserted into the annular receiving groove.

[0013] In one example of the integrated component in this application, the second locking member is formed on the outer ring of the annular receiving groove and constitutes part of the outer ring of the annular receiving groove; along the circumferential direction of the second mounting interface, the second locking member is located between two adjacent second snap-fit ​​portions;

[0014] The second locking member has a cantilever end. When an external force is applied to the cantilever end of the second locking member, the cantilever end of the second locking member can move. When the external force applied to the cantilever end of the second locking member is removed, the cantilever end of the second locking member can move toward the initial position of the cantilever end. The second mounting interface also includes a notch. The notch is formed on the outer ring of the annular receiving groove. The end side of the cantilever end constitutes one side of the notch. The first locking member is at least partially located in the cavity corresponding to the notch.

[0015] In one example of the integrated component in this application, the first locking member includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part is connected to the second limiting part, the first limiting part and the second limiting part extend along the axial direction of the first mounting interface, and the extension length of the first limiting part along the axial direction of the first mounting interface is greater than the extension length of the second limiting part along the axial direction of the first mounting interface; a second snap-fit ​​part is disposed adjacent to the notch, the first limiting part is located in the cavity corresponding to the notch, and the second limiting part is located between the bottom surface of the second snap-fit ​​part adjacent to the notch and the bottom surface corresponding to the annular receiving groove.

[0016] In one example of the integrated component in this application, the inner side of the second locking member includes a first inner side, a second inner side, and a connecting surface. The connecting surface connects the first inner side and the second inner side. The wall thickness of the second locking member at the first inner side is less than the wall thickness of the second locking member at the second inner side. The connecting surface is inclined. The second inner side is formed at the cantilever end of the second locking member.

[0017] In one example of the integrated component in this application, the second mounting interface is provided with at least three second locking members and at least three second snap-fit ​​parts. The second locking members are disposed between two adjacent second snap-fit ​​parts, and the second locking members and the second snap-fit ​​parts are evenly distributed along the circumference of the second mounting interface.

[0018] In one example of the integrated component in this application, the first mounting interface further includes a body portion, a first channel formed in the body portion, a first snap-fit ​​portion including a plurality of first snap-fit ​​protrusions extending radially outward along the outer wall of the body portion, and a second snap-fit ​​portion including a plurality of second snap-fit ​​protrusions extending radially inward along the inner wall of the outer ring of the annular receiving groove; at least a portion of the first snap-fit ​​protrusions is located between the bottom surface of the second snap-fit ​​protrusions and the corresponding bottom surface of the annular receiving groove.

[0019] In one example of the integrated component of this application, the second snap-fit ​​portion further includes a stop portion. Along the circumferential direction of the second snap-fit ​​portion, the stop portion is connected to one end of at least one of a plurality of second snap-fit ​​protrusions. During the process of rotating the second housing to the first housing, the first snap-fit ​​protrusion can abut against the stop portion after rotating to a certain angle.

[0020] This application also provides a water washing device, including an inner tank and the aforementioned integrated assembly, wherein the inner cavity of the inner tank is connected to the inner cavity of the first housing of the integrated assembly, and the first channel of the first housing is connected to the inner cavity of the first housing and the second channel of the second housing.

[0021] The advantage of this application lies in the provided integrated component and washing equipment. The first and second housings of the integrated component are connected by a snap-fit ​​method that allows for quick disassembly. The structure is simple and easy to assemble. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an integrated component of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an integrated component of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an integrated component of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first housing of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second housing of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second housing of this application from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second housing according to another embodiment of this application;

[0030] First housing 10, second housing 20, drainage channel 21, exhaust channel 22, first mounting interface 30, first channel 31, first snap-fit ​​part 32, body part 33, second mounting interface 40, second channel 41, second snap-fit ​​part 42, second snap-fit ​​protrusion 421, annular receiving groove 43, stop part 44, notch part 45, first locking member 51, first limiting part 511, second limiting part 512, second locking member 52, cantilever end 521, first inner surface 522, second inner surface 523, connecting surface 524, sealing member 60, inner liner 70. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 This application provides an integrated component. Specifically, please refer to... Figures 1 to 2The integrated component includes a first housing 10 and a second housing 20. The first housing 10 has a first mounting interface 30, within which a first channel 31 is formed. The second housing 20 has a second mounting interface 40, within which a second channel 41 is formed. The first mounting interface 30 includes a plurality of first snap-fit ​​portions 32, and the second mounting interface 40 includes a plurality of second snap-fit ​​portions 42. The second snap-fit ​​portions 42 engage with the first snap-fit ​​portions 32 to prevent the second housing 20 and the first housing 10 from disengaging along the central axis of the first mounting interface 30. When the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are snapped together, the first channel 31 and the second channel 41 abut each other to form a communicating channel.

[0035] The integrated assembly also includes a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is used to restrict the rotation of the second housing 20 relative to the first housing 10 when the second housing 20 is engaged with the first housing 10.

[0036] The above method enables the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 to be connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism that allows for quick disassembly, resulting in a simple structure that is easy to assemble.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6 The locking mechanism includes a first locking member 51 and a second locking member 52. The first locking member 51 is disposed on the outer wall of the body portion 33 of the first mounting interface 30 and protrudes from the outer wall surface of the body portion 33 of the first mounting interface 30. The second locking member 52 is disposed on the second mounting interface 40. It can be understood that the number of the first locking member 51 and the second locking member 52 can be set as needed.

[0038] Specifically, the second mounting interface 40 includes an annular receiving groove 43, which is recessed from the top surface of the second mounting interface 40, and the free end of the first mounting interface 30 is inserted into the annular receiving groove 43. This insertion of the free end of the first mounting interface 30 into the annular receiving groove 43 serves two purposes: firstly, it provides a pre-positioning feature for the installation of the first and second housings; secondly, it helps to reduce the size of the integrated components and improve structural compactness.

[0039] The second locking member 52 is formed on the outer ring of the annular receiving groove 43 and constitutes part of the outer ring of the annular receiving groove 43. Along the circumference of the second mounting interface 40, the second locking member 52 is located between two adjacent second latching portions 42.

[0040] The second locking member 52 has a cantilever end 521. When an external force is applied to the cantilever end 521 of the second locking member 52, the cantilever end 521 of the second locking member 52 can move. When the external force applied to the cantilever end 521 of the second locking member 52 is removed, the cantilever end 521 of the second locking member 52 can move toward the initial position of the cantilever end 521.

[0041] The second mounting interface 40 also includes a notch 45, which is formed on the outer ring of the annular receiving groove 43, and the end side of the cantilever end 521 forms one side of the notch 45. A portion of the first locking member 51 is located in the cavity corresponding to the notch 45.

[0042] During the process of snapping the second housing 20 onto the first housing 10, the second locking member 52 presses against the cantilever end 521 of the second locking member 52, causing it to move radially outward. When it moves to the predetermined position, the first locking member 51 and the cantilever end 521 of the second locking member 52 no longer abut against each other. At this time, a part of the first locking member 51 is located in the cavity corresponding to the notch 45, and the cantilever end 521 of the second locking member 52 returns to its original position.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 4 The first locking member 51 includes a first limiting portion 511 and a second limiting portion 512. The first limiting portion 511 is connected to the second limiting portion 512. The first limiting portion 511 and the second limiting portion 512 extend along the axial direction of the first mounting interface 30, and the extension length of the first limiting portion 511 along the axial direction of the first mounting interface 30 is greater than the extension length of the second limiting portion 512 along the axial direction of the first mounting interface 30. A second engaging portion 42 is disposed adjacent to the notch portion 45, the first limiting portion 511 is located in the cavity corresponding to the notch portion 45, and the second limiting portion 512 is located between the bottom surface of the second engaging portion 42 adjacent to the notch portion 45 and the bottom surface corresponding to the annular receiving groove 43.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The inner surface of the second locking member 52 includes a first inner surface 522, a second inner surface 524, and a connecting surface 523. The connecting surface 523 connects the first inner surface 522 and the second inner surface 524. The wall thickness of the second locking member 52 at the first inner surface 522 is less than the wall thickness of the second locking member 52 at the second inner surface 524. The connecting surface 524 is inclined. The second inner surface 524 is formed at the cantilever end of the second locking member. This allows the first locking member 51 to transition along the connecting surface 523 to the second inner surface 524 and abut against the second inner surface 524, generating a force on the second inner surface 524, thereby enabling the cantilever end of the second locking member to move. On the other hand, since the wall thickness of the second locking member 52 at the first inner surface 522 is less than the wall thickness of the second locking member 52 at the second inner surface 524, this increases the strength of the cantilever end and also helps to reduce the force required to drive the cantilever end of the second locking member to move.

[0045] like Figure 7The diagram shows another embodiment of the second housing. Identical structures are indicated by the same reference numerals. In this specific embodiment, the second mounting interface 40 is provided with three second locking members 52 and three second latching portions 42. The second locking members 52 are disposed between two adjacent second latching portions 42, and the second locking members 52 and the second latching portions 42 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the second mounting interface 40. It is understood that the number of second locking members 52 and second latching portions 42 can be set as needed.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 3 In embodiments of this application, the integrated component further includes a seal 60 disposed between the first mounting interface 30 and the second mounting interface 40. As an optional implementation, the seal 60 is made of an elastic material, such as rubber. Specifically, the seal 60 may be in the form of a sealing ring or a sealing gasket.

[0047] In embodiments of this application, the first mounting interface 30 further includes a body portion 33, and a first channel 31 is formed in the body portion 33. The first snap-fit ​​portion 32 includes a plurality of first snap-fit ​​protrusions extending radially outward along the outer wall of the body portion 33, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 42 includes a plurality of second snap-fit ​​protrusions 421 extending radially inward along the inner wall of the outer ring of the annular receiving groove 43. When the first housing 10 is snapped into the second housing 20, at least a portion of the first snap-fit ​​protrusion is located between the bottom surface of the second snap-fit ​​protrusion 421 and the corresponding bottom surface of the annular receiving groove 43, thereby restricting its movement along the central axis of the first mounting interface 30. The second snap-fit ​​portion 42 further includes a stop portion 44. Along the circumferential direction of the second snap-fit ​​portion 42, the stop portion 44 is connected to one end of at least one of the plurality of second snap-fit ​​protrusions 421. During the process of the second housing 20 being rotatably installed into the first housing 10, the first snap-fit ​​protrusion 421 can abut against the stop portion 44 after rotating to a certain angle, thereby limiting the relative rotation angle between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.

[0048] In addition, in the embodiments of this application, the first housing 10 is a water cup housing, and the second housing 20 is a water pump housing. The second housing 20 also has a drainage channel 21 and an exhaust channel 22. Of course, as other embodiments, the first housing can also be a water pump housing, and the second housing can also be a water cup housing.

[0049] This application also provides a washing device, including an inner tank 70 and the aforementioned integrated assembly. The inner cavity of the inner tank 70 communicates with the inner cavity of the first housing 10 of the integrated assembly, and the first channel 31 of the first housing 10 communicates with the inner cavity of the first housing 10 and the second channel 41 of the second housing 20.

[0050] Integrated components can be fixed to the washing equipment by means of screw connection, detachable connection or welding. The washing equipment can be a dishwasher or an integrated washing equipment that integrates a dishwasher with other modules (such as a sink).

[0051] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments do not limit this application in any way, and all technical solutions obtained by equivalent substitution or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An integrated component, characterized in that, Include: A first housing, the first housing having a first mounting interface, the first mounting interface forming a first channel; The second housing has a second mounting interface, and a second channel is formed within the second mounting interface; The first mounting interface includes a plurality of first snap-fit ​​parts, and the second mounting interface includes a plurality of second snap-fit ​​parts. The second snap-fit ​​parts engage with the first snap-fit ​​parts to prevent the second housing and the first housing from separating along the central axis of the first mounting interface. When the first housing and the second housing are snapped together, the first channel and the second channel are connected to each other to form a communicating channel. The integrated component also includes: A locking mechanism is provided to restrict the rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing when the second housing is engaged with the first housing. The locking mechanism includes at least one first locking member and at least one second locking member. The first locking member is disposed on the outer wall of the body portion of the first mounting interface and protrudes from the outer wall surface of the body portion of the first mounting interface. The second locking member is disposed on the second mounting interface. The second mounting interface includes an annular receiving groove, which is recessed from the top surface of the second mounting interface. The free end of the first mounting interface is inserted into the annular receiving groove. The second locking member is formed on the outer ring of the annular receiving groove and constitutes a part of the outer ring of the annular receiving groove; Along the circumference of the second mounting interface, the second locking member is located between two adjacent second snap-fit ​​portions; The second locking member has a cantilever end. When an external force is applied to the cantilever end of the second locking member, the cantilever end of the second locking member can move. When the external force applied to the cantilever end of the second locking member is removed, the cantilever end of the second locking member can move toward the initial position of the cantilever end. The second mounting interface also includes a notch portion, which is formed on the outer ring of the annular receiving groove. The end side of the cantilever end constitutes one side of the notch portion. The first locking member is at least partially located in the cavity corresponding to the notch portion.

2. The integrated component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking member includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part being connected to the second limiting part, the first limiting part and the second limiting part extending along the axial direction of the first mounting interface, the extension length of the first limiting part along the axial direction of the first mounting interface being greater than the extension length of the second limiting part along the axial direction of the first mounting interface; a second snap-fit ​​part is disposed adjacent to the notch, the first limiting part is located in the cavity corresponding to the notch, and the second limiting part is located between the bottom surface of the second snap-fit ​​part adjacent to the notch and the bottom surface corresponding to the annular receiving groove.

3. The integrated component according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The inner side of the second locking member includes a first inner side, a second inner side, and a connecting surface. The connecting surface connects the first inner side and the second inner side. The wall thickness of the second locking member at the first inner side is less than the wall thickness of the second locking member at the second inner side. The connecting surface is inclined. The second inner side is formed at the cantilever end of the second locking member.

4. The integrated component according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The second mounting interface is provided with at least three second locking members and at least three second snap-fit ​​parts. The second locking members are disposed between two adjacent second snap-fit ​​parts, and the second locking members and the second snap-fit ​​parts are evenly distributed along the circumference of the second mounting interface.

5. The integrated component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting interface further includes a body portion, the first channel is formed in the body portion, the first snap-fit ​​portion includes a plurality of first snap-fit ​​protrusions extending radially outward along the outer wall of the body portion, and the second snap-fit ​​portion includes a plurality of second snap-fit ​​protrusions extending radially inward along the inner wall of the outer ring of the annular receiving groove; at least a portion of the first snap-fit ​​protrusion is located between the bottom surface of the second snap-fit ​​protrusion and the bottom surface corresponding to the annular receiving groove.

6. The integrated component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second snap-fit ​​portion further includes a stop portion. Along the circumferential direction of the second snap-fit ​​portion, the stop portion is connected to one end of at least one of the plurality of second snap-fit ​​protrusions. During the process of the second housing being rotatably installed into the first housing, the first snap-fit ​​protrusion can abut against the stop portion after rotating to a certain angle.

7. A water washing device, characterized in that, The device includes an inner liner and an integrated component as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the inner cavity of the inner liner is in communication with the inner cavity of the first housing of the integrated component, and a first channel of the first housing is in communication with the inner cavity of the first housing and a second channel of the second housing.

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