Support components and dishwashers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a support assembly and a dishwasher, and relates to the technical field of dishwashers. The support assembly of the present invention includes a support frame unit, one side of which has a support unit for connecting to a side panel. The support unit is capable of elastically deforming when squeezed by the side panel to cushion the side panel from external impact. This prevents the dishwasher from being damaged by rigid collisions between components after impact during transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of dishwashers, and in particular to a supporting assembly and a dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] Built-in dishwashers are mostly constructed of sheet metal. The left and right sides of the dishwasher are connected to form a relatively stable frame using a support frame structure and support member structure, joined by bolts, welding, or snaps. The left and right sides of the dishwasher are in contact with the front and rear supports.

[0003] However, while dishwashers are protected by external packaging during transportation, variations in component quality, material, structure, and mounting methods can lead to relative displacement and collisions when impacted. The left and right side panels of dishwashers are large, single-piece sheet metal, and impacts with smaller structural components like the front and rear supports can easily cause deformation at the contact points. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a support assembly and a dishwasher, which can avoid the problem that, during the transportation of the dishwasher, parts of the dishwasher may be damaged due to rigid collision after being impacted.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a support assembly, including a support frame unit, wherein one side of the support frame unit has a support unit for connecting to a side plate, and the support unit can be elastically deformed when squeezed by the side plate to cushion the external impact on the side plate.

[0006] In one embodiment, the support unit includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion is interconnected with the support frame unit, one end of the second connecting portion is connected to the first connecting portion, and the other end is suspended in the air, and the second connecting portion is capable of elastically deforming relative to the first connecting portion when subjected to a force. With this embodiment, when the side panel outside the support frame unit is subjected to an external impact, the side panel first contacts the second connecting portion, and the second connecting portion elastically deforms, thereby buffering the side panel and preventing the side panel from directly colliding with the support frame unit and causing damage to the side panel.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first connecting portion is further provided with third connecting portions located on either side of the second connecting portion, with a gap between the second connecting portion and the third connecting portion. This embodiment provides the third connecting portions to limit the maximum distance the side panel can move when impacted, thereby preventing damage to the side panel caused by excessive movement.

[0008] In one embodiment, the outer side surface of the second connecting portion is a first abutting surface capable of contacting the side panel, and the third connecting portion has a second abutting surface located on the same side as the first abutting surface, with the first abutting surface protruding outwardly relative to the second abutting surface. This embodiment ensures that when the side panel is impacted and moved, it will first contact the first abutting surface of the second connecting portion. After the side panel and the second connecting portion have moved a certain distance, the side panel will then contact the second abutting surface of the third connecting portion, thereby providing the third connecting portion with an auxiliary cushioning effect.

[0009] In one embodiment, the third connecting portion is connected to a connecting block at one end away from the first connecting portion. A second support is provided on the connecting block, with a gap between the second support and the second connecting portion. In this embodiment, the second support is located outside the second connecting portion. When the side panel is subjected to an impact force, the second support can contact the side panel, providing a cushioning support for the side panel.

[0010] In one embodiment, a second support body corresponds to the end of the second connecting portion away from the first connecting portion, and the second supporting body has a third abutting surface located on the same side as the first abutting surface, and the plane where the third abutting surface is located is located between the planes where the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are located. Through this embodiment, when the side panel moves, the side panel will first contact the first abutting surface, causing the second connecting portion to undergo elastic deformation, and the second connecting portion plays a role in absorbing impact force; when the side panel continues to move, the third abutting surface of the second supporting body then contacts the side panel, and the second supporting body can undergo elastic deformation, further playing a buffering role for the side panel; finally, the side panel contacts the second abutting surface of the third connecting portion, and the second abutting surface limits the maximum distance that the side panel can move.

[0011] In one embodiment, a first support body extends from the inner side surface of the second connecting portion, and the first support body can form a limiting structure with the support frame unit. In this embodiment, when the second connecting portion undergoes elastic deformation, the second connecting portion moves toward the second support frame of the support frame unit. The first support body and the second support frame form a limiting structure, which acts as a buffer for the second wheel connecting portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the angle between the first support body and the second connecting portion is greater than or equal to 40° and less than or equal to 90°.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first connecting portion is provided with a slot configured to engage with a bent portion formed by bending the end of the side panel toward the first connecting portion. The bent portion is provided with a latch that engages with the slot. This embodiment allows the side panel to be mounted on the first connecting portion by means of a snap fit into the slot.

[0014] In one embodiment, the support frame unit includes a first support frame and a second support frame disposed at both ends of the first support frame, the first connecting portion being interconnected with the first support frame, and the second connecting portion being located in the space between the side panel and the second support frame. In this embodiment, the support frame unit includes a first support frame disposed horizontally and a second support frame disposed vertically, and the first and second connecting portions of the support unit can be mounted to the support frame unit, thereby ensuring support for the side panel while also absorbing impact forces on the side panel.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a dishwasher comprising the support assembly as described above.

[0016] The above technical features can be combined in various suitable ways or replaced by equivalent technical features, as long as the purpose of the present invention can be achieved.

[0017] The support assembly and dishwasher provided by the present invention have at least the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0018] When the side panel is subjected to external impact force, the side panel contacts the support unit and the support unit undergoes elastic deformation. The support unit cushions the impact on the side panel, which can effectively solve the problem that the left and right side panels of the dishwasher are subjected to impact and collision during transportation, causing deformation and damage of the support frame unit or side panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail based on embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the support assembly and the side panels in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the main section;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A in the middle is an enlarged structural diagram;

[0023] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the support unit;

[0024] Figure 5It is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the support unit and the support frame unit.

[0025] In the drawings, like reference numerals are used for like parts, but the drawings are not necessarily true to scale.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] 11. First support frame; 12. Second support frame; 20. Side plate; 30. Support unit; 31. First connecting portion; 311. Card slot; 312. Card block; 32. Second connecting portion; 321. First abutting surface; 322. Second abutting surface; 323. Third abutting surface; 33. Third connecting portion; 34. Connecting block; 40. First support body; 50. Second support body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a support assembly, including a support frame unit, one side of the support frame unit has a support unit 30 for connecting the side plate 20, and the support unit 30 can be elastically deformed when squeezed by the side plate 20 to cushion the external impact on the side plate 20.

[0031] Specifically, in the prior art, the left and right side walls are fixedly connected to the support frame unit via bolts or other connectors. When the side panel 20 is subjected to an external impact force, the component applying the external impact collides with the side panel 20, potentially causing irreversible dents and other damage to the side panel 20, thereby affecting the quality of the dishwasher. In the present application, a support unit 30 is provided between the side panel 20 and the support frame unit. When the side panel 20 is subjected to an external impact force, the side panel 20 applies a squeezing force to the support unit 30, and the support unit 30 can undergo elastic deformation, thereby cushioning the impact on the side panel 20. The elastic member can also return to its original shape, ensuring that the side panel 20 can be repeatedly protected and prevented from irreversible damage caused by rigid collisions.

[0032] In one embodiment, the support unit 30 includes a first connection portion 31 and a second connection portion 32. The first connection portion 31 is interconnected with the support frame unit, and one end of the second connection portion 32 is connected to the first connection portion 31, while the other end is suspended in the air. When a force is applied to the second connection portion, it can elastically deform relative to the first connection portion 31. According to this embodiment, when the side panel 20 outside the support frame unit is subjected to an external impact, the side panel 20 first contacts the second connection portion 32, and the second connection portion 32 elastically deforms, thereby cushioning the side panel 20 and preventing the side panel 20 from directly colliding with the support frame unit, which could damage the side panel 20.

[0033] Specifically, the first connection portion 31 and the second connection portion 32 are preferably perpendicular to each other, and the second connection portion 32 can be formed by partially bending the first connection portion 31 downward. The connection between the first connection portion 31 and the second connection portion 32 is elastic, that is, the second connection portion 32 can undergo elastic deformation along the connection with the first connection portion 31. When the second connection portion 32 undergoes elastic deformation, the end of the second connection portion 32 away from the first connection portion 31 deforms toward the first connection portion 31.

[0034] In one embodiment, the first connecting portion 31 is further provided with third connecting portions 33 located on either side of the second connecting portion 32, with a gap being provided between the second connecting portion 32 and the third connecting portion 33. In this embodiment, the third connecting portions 33 act as a limit support for the maximum distance that the side panel 20 can move when impacted, thereby preventing the side panel 20 from moving too far and causing damage to the side panel 20.

[0035] Specifically, a gap exists between the second connection portion 32 and the third connection portion 33, i.e., the distance between the end surfaces of the two third connection portions 33 facing each other is greater than or equal to the width of the second connection portion 32. Furthermore, the second connection portion 32 and the third connection portion 33 may be integrally formed and constitute a side connection portion, with a through groove provided in the side connection portion to separate the side connection portion into the second connection portion 32 and the third connection portion 33.

[0036] In one embodiment, the outer side surface of the second connecting portion 32 is a first abutting surface 321 capable of contacting the side panel 20, and the third connecting portion 33 has a second abutting surface 322 located on the same side as the first abutting surface 321, with the first abutting surface 321 protruding outward relative to the second abutting surface 322. This embodiment ensures that when the side panel 20 is moved by an impact, it will first contact the first abutting surface 321 of the second connecting portion 32. After the side panel 20 and the second connecting portion 32 have moved a certain distance, the side panel 20 will then contact the second abutting surface 322 of the third connecting portion 33, thereby providing the third connecting portion 33 with an auxiliary cushioning function.

[0037] Specifically, in the initial state, the first abutting surface 321 protrudes from the second abutting surface 322. That is, when the side panel 20 is mounted on the outer side of the support unit 30, the distance between the first abutting surface 321 and the side panel 20 is smaller than the distance between the second abutting surface 322 and the side panel 20. This ensures that when the side panel 20 moves toward the second connection portion 32, the side panel 20 contacts the first abutting surface 321 before the second abutting surface 322. Furthermore, the distance between the first abutting surface 321 and the side panel 20 can be zero, that is, the first abutting surface 321 and the side panel 20 remain in contact. When the side panel 20 is subjected to an external impact, the side panel 20 and the second connection portion 32 move synchronously toward the third connection portion 33. When the second abutting surface 322 of the third connection portion 33 contacts the side panel 20, it acts as a limiter for the side panel 20, preventing the side panel 20 from moving too far and causing irreversible deformation, thereby causing damage to the side panel 20.

[0038] In one embodiment, the end of the third connecting portion 33 away from the first connecting portion 31 is connected to a connecting block 34. A second support 50 is provided on the connecting block 34, with a gap between the second support 50 and the second connecting portion 32. In this embodiment, the second support 50 is located outside the second connecting portion 32. When the side panel 20 is subjected to an impact force, the second support 50 can contact the side panel 20, providing a buffering support for the side panel 20.

[0039] Specifically, the second support body 50 is arranged at an angle, and the angle between the second support body 50 and the vertical plane is 40°-90°. When the second support body 50 contacts the side panel 20, the second support body 50 can undergo elastic deformation. It should be noted that the gap between the second support body 50 and the second connecting part 32 is large enough to ensure that the second connecting part 32 and the second support body 50 will not interfere with each other when they undergo elastic deformation.

[0040] like Figure 4As shown, in one embodiment, the second connecting portion 32 has a second support body 50 corresponding to one end thereof away from the first connecting portion 31. The second support body 50 has a third abutting surface 323 located on the same side as the first abutting surface 321. The plane on which the third abutting surface 323 is located is located between the planes on which the first abutting surface 321 and the second abutting surface 322 are located. In this embodiment, during the movement of the side panel 20, the side panel 20 first contacts the first abutting surface 321, causing the second connecting portion 32 to elastically deform, thereby absorbing the impact force. As the side panel 20 continues to move, the third abutting surface 323 of the second support body 50 then contacts the side panel 20, causing the second support body 50 to elastically deform, further providing a buffer for the side panel 20. Finally, the side panel 20 contacts the second abutting surface 322 of the third connecting portion 33, thereby limiting the maximum distance that the side panel 20 can move.

[0041] Specifically, when the distance between the third abutting surface 323 and the side panel 20 is less than the distance between the second abutting surface 322 and the side panel 20, the second support body 50 first acts as a buffer, and then the third connecting portion 33 acts as a limiter, so that the side panel 20 is more smoothly buffered when impacted. When the distance between the third abutting surface 323 and the side panel 20 is equal to the distance between the second abutting surface 322 and the side panel 20, the side panel 20 is in contact with both the second abutting surface 322 and the third abutting surface 323. The third abutting surface 323 is located at the end farther from the second connecting portion 32 and farther from the first connecting portion 31. Since the support force provided by the end of the second connecting portion 32 farther from the first connecting portion 31 is weaker, the second support body 50 can compensate for this.

[0042] In one embodiment, a first support body 40 extends from the inner side of the second connecting portion 32. The first support body 40 can form a retaining structure with the support frame unit. In this embodiment, when the second connecting portion 32 undergoes elastic deformation, the second connecting portion 32 moves toward the second support frame 12 of the support frame unit. The first support body 40 and the second support frame 12 form a retaining structure, which acts as a buffer for the second wheel connecting portion.

[0043] Specifically, when the first support body 40 moves following the second connection part 32, the end of the first support body 40 away from the second connection part 32 will contact the support frame unit, providing a supporting force for the second connection part 32, and the first support body 40 can undergo elastic deformation, so that the second connection part 32 can effectively play a buffering role.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the angle α between the first support body 40 and the second connecting portion 32 is greater than or equal to 40° and less than or equal to 90°, preferably 60°.

[0045] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a slot 311 is formed on the first connecting portion 31. The slot 311 is configured to engage with a bent portion formed by bending the end of the side panel 20 toward the first connecting portion 31. The bent portion is provided with a clamping block 312 that fits with the slot 311. Through this embodiment, the side panel 20 can be mounted on the first connecting portion 31 by means of a buckle engaging the slot 311.

[0046] A slot 311 is defined at the upper end of the first connecting portion 31. A downwardly elastically protruding block 312 is provided at the bent portion of the side panel 20 formed when the side panel 20 bends toward the first connecting portion 31. The block 312 and the sidewall of the slot 311 form a retaining structure to prevent the side panel 20 from separating from the first connecting portion 31. It should be noted that the retaining function between the block 312 and the slot 311 is unidirectional, meaning that the side panel 20 cannot move away from the first connecting portion 31 before the retaining function is released.

[0047] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the support frame unit includes a first support frame 11 and a second support frame 12 disposed at both ends of the first support frame 11. The first connecting portion 31 is connected to the first support frame 11, and the second connecting portion 32 is located in the space between the side panel 20 and the second support frame 12. In this embodiment, the support frame unit includes the horizontal first support frame 11 and the vertical second support frame 12. The first connecting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 32 of the support unit 30 can be mounted on the support frame unit, ensuring that the side panel 20 is supported while also absorbing the impact force on the side panel 20.

[0048] Specifically, both the first support frame 11 and the second support frame 12 are channel steel structures. The first connecting portion 31 can be accommodated within the first support frame 11, and the second connecting portion 32 can be accommodated within the second support frame 12. The first support frame 11 and the second support frame 12 can be fixedly connected by screws. A mounting hole is provided on the connecting block 34, and a protrusion structure that can adapt to the mounting hole is provided on the second support frame 12 to ensure the stability of the connection.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] The present invention provides a dishwasher, including the support assembly as described above, thereby having all the technical effects thereof. In addition, other components not specifically described in the dishwasher in this application may adopt components in the prior art.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "bottom", "top", "front", "back", "inside", "outside", "left", "right", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0052] While the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made and equivalent components may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, the various technical features described in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner, provided no structural conflicts exist. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but encompasses all technical solutions within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A support assembly, characterized in that: The support frame comprises a support frame unit, one side of which has a support unit for connecting to the side plate, and the support unit can be elastically deformed when squeezed by the side plate to cushion the external impact on the side plate; The support unit includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion is connected to the support frame unit, one end of the second connecting portion is connected to the first connecting portion, and the other end is suspended in the air, and the second connecting portion can be elastically deformed relative to the first connecting portion when a force is applied; The first connecting portion is further provided with third connecting portions located on both sides of the second connecting portion, with a gap being formed between the second connecting portion and the third connecting portion; The outer side surface of the second connecting portion is a first abutting surface capable of contacting the side plate, and the third connecting portion has a second abutting surface located on the same side as the first abutting surface, and the first abutting surface protrudes outward relative to the second abutting surface; The end of the third connection portion away from the first connection portion is commonly connected to a connection block, a second support body is provided on the connection block, and a gap is formed between the second support body and the second connection portion; A second supporting body is correspondingly provided at one end of the second connecting portion away from the first connecting portion. The second supporting body has a third abutting surface located on the same side as the first abutting surface, and the plane on which the third abutting surface is located is located between the planes on which the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are located. The second supporting body is arranged obliquely with respect to the vertical surface. A first support body extends from the inner side surface of the second connection portion, and the first support body can form a limiting structure with the support frame unit.

2. The support assembly according to claim 1, wherein: An included angle between the first support body and the second connecting portion is greater than or equal to 40° and less than or equal to 90°.

3. The support assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A card slot is provided on the first connecting portion, and the card slot is used to cooperate with a bent portion formed by bending the end of the side plate toward the first connecting portion. The bent portion is provided with a card block that is adapted to the card slot.

4. The support assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The support frame unit includes a first support frame and second support frames arranged at both ends of the first support frame, the first connecting portion is connected to the first support frame, and the second connecting portion is located in the space between the side plate and the second support frame.

5. A dishwasher, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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