Door lock module and laundry treating apparatus

By designing a door lock module that includes a housing, a locking part, a conversion part, and a drive part, the problem of insufficient connection strength caused by vibration in drawer-type pulsator washing machines is solved, achieving high-strength locking and improved stability, ensuring safety, and providing a manual unlocking function in case of accidental power failure.

CN115704162BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21QINGDAO HAIER WASHING ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202110895859.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-08-05
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-05

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Technical Problem

The door lock module of existing drawer-type pulsator washing machines is prone to damage due to insufficient connection strength caused by vibration during the washing process, resulting in a short service life and poor security.

Method used

A door lock module was designed, including a housing, a locking part, a conversion part, and a driving part. The reciprocating rotation of the conversion part converts the rotational motion into the extension and retraction motion of the locking part, achieving high-strength locking and unlocking. Combined with a guide structure and a protrusion to limit the rotation angle, a pull rope is provided to prevent manual unlocking in case of accidental power failure.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and safety of the clothing handling device, prevents drawers from falling out, has a simple structure, high locking strength, is easy to operate, and can be manually unlocked in case of accidental power failure.

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Abstract

The application discloses a door lock module and a clothes processing device. The door lock module comprises a shell, an opening is arranged on the shell, a lock part is arranged in the opening in a telescopic mode, a conversion part is arranged on the lock part and is slidably arranged on a guide structure, the conversion part is rotatably arranged in the shell, and the conversion part is used for converting the reciprocating rotation of the conversion part into the reciprocating telescopic movement of the lock part in the opening, and a driving part is in transmission connection with the conversion part and is used for driving the conversion part to rotate forward or reversely. The conversion part can convert the rotary motion into the reciprocating telescopic motion of the lock part in the opening, can lock or unlock the clothes processing device, can prevent the drawer from being separated from the clothes processing device when the clothes processing device is operated, has the advantages of simple structure, high locking strength, simple operation, and improved stability and safety of the clothes processing device.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing, specifically, it relates to a door lock module and a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing drawer-type washing machines, the pulsator is housed in a drawer, which is fixed to the machine's frame via slide rails. When the drawer is pulled out of the frame, clothes can be loaded or unloaded; when the drawer is pushed back in, the washing cycle begins. During the washing process, significant vibrations are unavoidable. Without a directional locking mechanism, the drawer may detach from the frame, potentially damaging the slide rails and the washing machine itself.

[0003] Existing door lock modules use the locking part of the door lock module to lock the drawer to the washing machine casing. However, due to the large weight of the drawer during washing, the vibration caused by the drawer's vibration or the impact of the washing unit's off-center load is relatively large. The rigidity of the connection between the locking part and the casing is insufficient, making the door lock module prone to damage, with a short service life and poor security.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The purpose is to provide a door lock module with high connection strength, good locking performance and long service life with the clothing handling device.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing device.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide a door lock module, including,

[0008] A housing having an opening;

[0009] The locking part is retractably inserted into the opening;

[0010] The conversion part is provided with a guide structure, one end of the locking part is slidably disposed on the guide structure, and the conversion part is rotatably disposed in the housing, for converting the reciprocating rotation of the conversion part into the telescopic reciprocating movement of the locking part in the opening;

[0011] The drive unit is connected to the conversion unit for driving the conversion unit to rotate in the forward or reverse direction.

[0012] The locking part of the present invention is retractably inserted into the opening of the housing. The locking part is slidably disposed on the guide structure of the conversion part. The conversion part is rotatably disposed inside the housing and can reciprocate under the drive of the drive part, converting the rotational motion of the conversion part into the reciprocating motion of the locking part extending and retracting in and out of the opening. When the locking part extends outward, it can lock with the clothing handling device. When the locking part retracts inward, it can unlock with the clothing handling device. The locking strength between the door lock module and the clothing handling device is high, which can prevent the drawer from falling out of the clothing handling device when the clothing handling device is operating. Its structure is simple, the locking strength is high, the operation is simple, and the stability and safety of the clothing handling device are improved.

[0013] Furthermore, the guide structure includes a slide groove, and one end of the locking part is provided with a protruding structure, which is slidably disposed in the slide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the slide groove includes a first slide groove and a second slide groove, wherein the first slide groove and the second slide groove are respectively arranged in an arc shape extending outward in the same direction from opposite sides of the conversion part near the rotation axis.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer peripheral wall of the conversion part is provided with a notch that extends along the outer peripheral direction;

[0016] The inner wall of the housing has a protrusion located in the notch, which is used to limit the range of rotation of the conversion part.

[0017] Furthermore, the rotatable angle range of the notch is the same as the rotatable angle range of the slide.

[0018] Furthermore, the shell has a first opening and a second opening on opposite sides, respectively;

[0019] The locking part includes a first locking rod and a second locking rod, which are respectively inserted into the first opening and the second opening of the housing. The side wall of the end of the first locking rod and the second locking rod that extends into the housing is provided with a protruding structure.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes a trigger switch, which is disposed inside the housing and located on the outer periphery of the conversion part, for sending a signal for the forward or reverse rotation of the motor of the drive part;

[0021] The outer periphery of the conversion part is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which are used to cooperate with the trigger switch to trigger the forward rotation signal or the reverse rotation signal of the motor, respectively.

[0022] Furthermore, the conversion unit includes a cam, the cam including along the axial direction...

[0023] The first ring segment, wherein the guiding structure is disposed on the end face of the first ring segment;

[0024] The second ring segment is connected to the first ring segment. The outer diameter of the second ring segment is smaller than that of the first ring segment. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the second ring segment near the first ring segment.

[0025] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the conversion part is provided with a fixing hole, and the conversion part is provided with a limiting groove extending from the fixing hole to the outer peripheral wall of the conversion part;

[0026] It also includes a pull rope, one end of which is connected to the fixing hole, and the other end extends along the limiting groove to the outside of the housing.

[0027] The present invention also provides a clothing handling device having any of the door lock modules described above.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0029] (1) The locking part of the present invention is retractably inserted into the opening of the housing. The locking part is slidably disposed on the guide structure of the conversion part. The conversion part is rotatably disposed in the housing and can reciprocate under the drive of the drive part, converting the rotational motion of the conversion part into the reciprocating motion of the locking part extending and retracting in and out of the opening. When the locking part extends outward, it can lock with the clothing handling device. When the locking part retracts inward, it can unlock with the clothing handling device. The locking strength between the door lock module and the clothing handling device is high, which can prevent the drawer from falling out of the clothing handling device when the clothing handling device is running. Its structure is simple, the locking strength is high, the operation is simple, and the stability and safety of the clothing handling device are improved.

[0030] (2) The present invention provides an extended notch on the outer peripheral wall of the conversion part and a protrusion in the housing to block the notch, so that the conversion part can only rotate at a certain angle, preventing the conversion part from colliding with the locking part due to excessive rotation angle, and avoiding damage to the sliding groove of the conversion part and the protruding structure of the locking part.

[0031] (3) The door lock module of the present invention is equipped with a pull rope, which enables the door lock module to be manually unlocked when the door lock module is unexpectedly powered off. The pull rope extends from the fixing hole of the conversion part to the outside of the housing along the limiting groove, which can prevent the pull rope from getting tangled during the rotation of the conversion part, thus preventing the door lock from being manually locked.

[0032] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a door lock module according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of a door lock module according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another working state of the door lock module of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of a door lock module according to the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a conversion unit according to the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a door lock module according to the present invention.

[0040] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 11. First opening; 12. Second opening; 13. Protrusion; 14. Main shell; 15. Cover; 16. First cavity; 17. Mounting structure; 2. Locking part; 21. First locking rod; 22. Second locking rod; 23. Protrusion structure; 3. Conversion part; 31. Cam; 311. First ring segment; 312. Second ring segment; 313. Annular reinforcing rib; 32. First slide groove; 33. Second slide groove; 34. Notch; 35. First protrusion; 36. Fixing hole; 37. Limiting groove; 38. Second protrusion; 4. Drive part; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Motor; 5. Trigger switch; 51. Trigger spring; 6. Pull cord; 7. Clothing handling device; 71. Box body; 72. Drawer; 73. Front panel; 74. Mounting cavity.

[0041] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the door lock module of the present invention includes a housing 1, a locking part 2, a conversion part 3, and a driving part 4.

[0046] The housing 1 has an opening. The locking part 2 is retractably inserted into the opening. The conversion part 3 has a guide structure, and one end of the locking part 2 is slidably disposed on the guide structure. The conversion part 3 is rotatably disposed within the housing 1, used to convert the reciprocating rotation of the conversion part 3 into the reciprocating extension and reciprocating movement of the locking part 2 within the opening. The driving part 4 is drively connected to the conversion part 3, used to drive the conversion part 3 to rotate forward or in reverse.

[0047] The locking part 2 of the present invention is retractably inserted into the opening of the housing 1. The locking part 2 is slidably disposed on the guide structure of the conversion part 3. The conversion part 3 is rotatably disposed inside the housing 1 and can reciprocate under the drive of the drive part 4, converting the rotational motion of the conversion part 3 into the reciprocating motion of the locking part 2 extending and retracting in and out of the opening. When the locking part 2 extends outward, it can lock with the clothing handling device 7. When the locking part 2 retracts inward, it can unlock with the clothing handling device 7. The locking strength between the door lock module and the clothing handling device 7 is high, which can prevent the drawer from falling out of the clothing handling device 7 when the clothing handling device 7 is operating. Its structure is simple, the locking strength is high, the operation is simple, and the stability and safety of the clothing handling device 7 are improved.

[0048] The drive unit 4 includes a motor 42 and a rotating shaft 41. The motor 42 drives the rotating shaft 41 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 41 drives the conversion unit 3 to reciprocate.

[0049] The guide structure includes a slide groove, and one end of the locking part 2 is provided with a protruding structure 23, which is slidably disposed in the slide groove.

[0050] The locking part 2 is slidably installed in the slide groove through the protruding structure 23. When the conversion part 3 rotates in the forward or reverse direction, it can drive the slide groove to rotate back and forth on the protruding structure 23, thereby driving the locking part 2 to move back and forth in the opening.

[0051] Furthermore, the housing 1 has a first opening 11 and a second opening 12 on opposite sides. The locking part 2 includes a first locking rod 21 and a second locking rod 22, which are respectively inserted into the first opening 11 and the second opening 12 of the housing 1. The side wall of the end of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 that extends into the housing 1 is provided with a protruding structure 23.

[0052] The slide includes a first slide 32 and a second slide 33. The first slide 32 and the second slide 33 are respectively arranged in an arc shape extending outward from opposite sides of the conversion part 3 near the rotation axis in the same direction.

[0053] The first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 extend in an arc shape in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 extend from the outer periphery of the rotation axis of the conversion part 3 toward the outer periphery of the conversion part 3.

[0054] When the protruding structures 23 of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 are respectively slidably located at one end of the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 near the rotation axis of the conversion part 3, the locking part 2 extends into the housing 1 and disengages from the locking connection with the housing 71 of the clothes handling device 7. When the protruding structures 23 of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 are respectively slidably located at one end of the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 near the outer periphery of the conversion part 3, the locking part 2 extends outward from the housing 1 and locks into the housing 71 of the clothes handling device 7, preventing the drawer-type washing machine from vibrating and falling out of the housing 71 during operation.

[0055] The first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 are symmetrically arranged about the rotation axis of the conversion part 3. The rotatable angle range within the first slide groove 32 is the same as the rotatable angle range within the second slide groove 33.

[0056] Preferably, the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 extend in a clockwise direction, and the maximum angle at which the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 can rotate is 90°.

[0057] The outer peripheral wall of the conversion part 3 is provided with a notch 34, which extends along the outer peripheral direction. The inner wall of the housing 1 is provided with a protrusion 13, which is located in the notch 34, and is used to limit the rotatable angle range of the conversion part 3.

[0058] The present invention provides an extended notch 34 on the outer peripheral wall of the conversion part 3 and a protrusion 13 in the housing 1 to block the notch 34, so that the conversion part 3 can only rotate at a certain angle, preventing the conversion part 3 from colliding with the locking part 2 due to excessive rotation angle, and avoiding damage to the sliding groove of the conversion part 3 and the protruding structure 23 of the locking part 2.

[0059] The notch 34 is located between one end of the first groove 32 and the second groove 33, respectively, near the outer periphery of the conversion part 3. Preferably, the protrusion 13 is a limiting post.

[0060] The rotatable angle range of the notch 34 is the same as that of the slide. Preferably, the maximum rotatable angle of the notch 34 is 90°.

[0061] When the protrusion 13 abuts against one end of the notch 34 near the second slide groove 33 in the extending direction, the protruding structures 23 of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 are respectively located at one end of the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 near the rotation axis, and the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 extend inward; when the protrusion 13 abuts against one end of the notch 34 near the first slide groove 32 in the extending direction, the protruding structures 23 of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 are respectively located at one end of the first slide groove 32 and the second slide groove 33 near the outer periphery of the conversion part 3, and the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 protrude outward.

[0062] Furthermore, the door lock module also includes a trigger switch 5. The trigger switch 5 is disposed within the housing, located on the outer periphery of the conversion section 3, and is used to send a signal indicating forward or reverse rotation of the motor 42 of the drive section 4. The motor 42 is connected to the rotating shaft 41, driving the rotating shaft 41 to rotate.

[0063] The outer periphery of the conversion part 3 is provided with a first protrusion 35 and a second protrusion 38, which are used to cooperate with the trigger switch 5 to trigger the forward rotation signal or the reverse rotation signal of the motor 42, respectively.

[0064] The first protrusion 35 is located below the notch 34, and the second protrusion 38 is located below the second groove 33. Preferably, the first protrusion 35 is located below the middle portion of the notch 34 in its extending direction. The trigger switch 5 is located between the first locking lever 21 and the second locking lever 22.

[0065] The initial state of the door lock module is the unlocked state. One end of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 is closest to the rotating shaft 41. When the other end of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 retracts from the locking hole of the housing 71, the first protrusion 35 presses the spring of the trigger switch 5, and the trigger switch 5 sends a signal to the computer board. The computer board can recognize that the door lock module is in the initial (unlocked) state, and the next action of the motor 42 is to rotate counterclockwise by a fixed angle.

[0066] When the door lock module receives the locking signal, the conversion part 3 rotates counterclockwise with the rotating shaft 41. One end of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 moves to the outer periphery of the groove in the conversion part 3 and locks with the housing 71 of the clothing handling device 7 until the second protrusion 38 at the bottom of the conversion part 3 presses the trigger spring 51 of the trigger switch 5.

[0067] When one end of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 is furthest from the rotating shaft 41, the other end of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 are inserted into the locking hole of the housing 71. The second protrusion 38 presses the trigger spring 51 of the trigger switch 5, and the trigger switch 5 sends a signal. The computer board can recognize that the door lock module is in a locked state, and the next action of the motor 42 is to rotate clockwise by a fixed angle.

[0068] The computer board is either the computer board of the door lock module or the computer board of the clothing processing device 7.

[0069] Preferably, the fixed angle is 90°. The protrusion cooperates with the trigger switch 5 to send a signal to the clothing handling device 7 to control the forward or reverse rotation of the motor 42 of the drive unit 4.

[0070] The trigger switch 5 includes a trigger spring 51, which is disposed towards the outer periphery of the conversion part 3.

[0071] The first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 need to have sufficient rigidity to withstand the vibration and shearing force generated when the clothing handling device 7 is operating. The motor 42 has sufficient torque to drive the conversion unit 3 to rotate.

[0072] Furthermore, the conversion unit 3 includes a cam 31, which includes a first ring segment 311 and a second ring segment 312 along the axial direction.

[0073] The guiding structure is disposed on the end face of the first ring segment 311. The second ring segment 312 is connected to the first ring segment 311, and the outer diameter of the second ring segment 312 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first ring segment 311. The first protrusion 35 and the second protrusion 38 are spaced apart and disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the second ring segment 312 near the first ring segment 311. The trigger switch 5 is located on the outer periphery of the second ring segment 312.

[0074] An annular reinforcing rib 313 is provided at the connection between the first ring segment 311 and the second ring segment 312 to improve the connection strength between them.

[0075] Preferably, the first groove 32 and the second groove 33 are disposed on the end face of the first ring segment 311. The protruding structure 23 includes sliding posts, which are respectively protruding and disposed on the side of the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 facing the end face of the first ring segment 311.

[0076] The cam 31 has a shaft hole and is connected to the rotating shaft 41 for transmission.

[0077] The housing 1 includes a main body shell 14 and a cover shell 15. The main body shell 14 and the cover shell 15 are connected to each other to form the housing 1. The main body shell 14 has a first cavity 16, and the cover shell 15 has a first cavity 16. The first cavity 16 and the second cavity are arranged opposite to each other to form the internal space of the housing 1.

[0078] The second ring segment 312 of the cam 31 and the trigger switch 5 are respectively located within the first cavity 16. The first ring segment 311 protrudes from the first cavity 16 and is located within the second cavity. The rotating shaft 41 passes through the bottom wall of the first cavity 16. The protrusion 13 is disposed on the outer periphery of the first cavity 16.

[0079] The first cavity 16 includes a circular cavity and a polygonal cavity that are connected. The second ring segment 312 is located within the circular cavity, and the trigger switch 5 is located within the polygonal cavity. The trigger spring 51 of the trigger switch 5 is located at the connection between the circular cavity and the polygonal cavity, facing the circular cavity.

[0080] When the cam 31 rotates, the first protrusion 35 and the second protrusion 38 rotate to the communication point and abut against the trigger spring 51 to form a communication circuit, triggering the control signal.

[0081] The motor 42 is mounted on the main body housing 14 and is located on the side of the main body housing 14 away from the cover housing 15.

[0082] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the outer periphery of the conversion part 3 is provided with a fixing hole 36, and the conversion part 3 is provided with a limiting groove 37 extending from the fixing hole 36 along the outer periphery wall of the conversion part 3.

[0083] The door lock module also includes a pull cord 6. One end of the pull cord 6 is connected to the fixing hole 36, and the other end extends along the limiting groove 37 to the outside of the housing 1.

[0084] The door lock module of the present invention is provided with a pull cord 6, which enables manual unlocking of the door lock module when the door lock module is unexpectedly powered off. The pull cord 6 extends from the fixing hole 36 of the conversion part 3 to the outside of the housing 1 along the limiting groove 37, which can prevent the pull cord 6 from getting tangled during the rotation of the conversion part 3, thus preventing the door lock from being manually locked.

[0085] One end of the pull rope 6 is provided with a connecting post, which is engaged in the fixing hole 36.

[0086] The fixing hole 36 is provided near the outer periphery of the conversion part 3. The limiting groove 37 extends through the fixing hole 36 onto the outer peripheral wall of the conversion part 3, and then extends clockwise along the outer peripheral wall.

[0087] Preferably, the fixing hole 36 is disposed on the end face of the first ring segment 311. The limiting groove 37 extends along the outer peripheral wall of the first ring segment 311.

[0088] The main body shell 14 and the cover shell 15 are provided with matching and fixed mounting structures 17. The main body shell 14 and the cover shell 15 can be connected by screws or snap-fit.

[0089] The present invention also provides a clothing handling device 7 having any of the door lock modules described above.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown, the garment handling device 7 includes a housing 71 and a drawer 72. An opening is provided on one side of the housing 71. The drawer 72 is pushed in or pulled out of the housing 71 through the opening.

[0091] The drawer 72 includes a front panel 73 and a decorative panel. The decorative panel is disposed on the front side of the front panel 73. A mounting recess 74 is provided on the front side of the front panel 73, and the housing 1 of the door lock module is installed in the mounting recess 74. The door lock module is located between the front panel 73 and the decorative panel.

[0092] The left and right side walls of the mounting cavity 74 are respectively provided with through holes, through which the left and right sides of the drawer 72 pass. The first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22 of the door lock module are respectively passed through the two through holes. The left and right sides of the opening are respectively provided with a first locking hole and a second locking hole, which are locked or unlocked to the first locking rod 21 and the second locking rod 22.

[0093] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A door lock module, characterized in that: include, A housing having an opening; The locking part is retractably inserted into the opening; The conversion part is provided with a guide structure. One end of the locking part is slidably disposed on the guide structure. The conversion part is rotatably disposed in the housing and is used to convert the reciprocating rotation of the conversion part into the telescopic reciprocating movement of the locking part in the opening. The conversion part is provided with a fixing hole near the outer periphery and a limiting groove that passes through the fixing hole and extends out of the outer peripheral wall of the conversion part and extends circumferentially along the outer peripheral wall. A pull rope, one end of which is provided with a connecting post that engages with the fixing hole, and the other end extends along the limiting groove to the outside of the housing; The drive unit is connected to the conversion unit and is used to drive the conversion unit to rotate in the forward or reverse direction. A trigger switch is disposed inside the housing and located on the outer periphery of the conversion part. It is used to send a signal for the forward or reverse rotation of the motor of the drive part. The outer periphery of the conversion part is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which are used to cooperate with the trigger switch to trigger the forward or reverse rotation signal of the motor, respectively.

2. A door lock module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide structure includes a slide groove, and one end of the locking part is provided with a protruding structure, which is slidably disposed in the slide groove.

3. A door lock module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slide groove includes a first slide groove and a second slide groove, which are respectively arranged in an arc shape extending outward from opposite sides of the conversion part near the rotation axis in the same direction.

4. A door lock module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the conversion part is provided with a notch that extends along the outer peripheral direction; The inner wall of the housing has a protrusion located in the notch, which is used to limit the range of rotation of the conversion part.

5. A door lock module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotatable angle range of the notch is the same as the rotatable angle range of the slide.

6. A door lock module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the conversion part is provided with a notch that extends along the outer peripheral direction; The inner wall of the housing has a protrusion located in the notch, which is used to limit the range of rotation of the conversion part.

7. A door lock module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotatable angle range of the notch is the same as the rotatable angle range of the slide.

8. A door lock module according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that: The shell has a first opening and a second opening on opposite sides, respectively; The locking part includes a first locking rod and a second locking rod, which are respectively inserted into the first opening and the second opening of the housing. The side wall of the end of the first locking rod and the second locking rod that extends into the housing is provided with a protruding structure.

9. A door lock module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion unit includes a cam, the cam including along an axial direction The first ring segment, wherein the guiding structure is disposed on the end face of the first ring segment; The second ring segment is connected to the first ring segment. The outer diameter of the second ring segment is smaller than that of the first ring segment. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the second ring segment near the first ring segment.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that: It has a door lock module as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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