Flexible connection structure, dispenser, filter, and washing apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to a flexible connection structure, a dispenser, a filter, and a washing apparatus. The flexible connection structure includes: a first connection portion including a first hole and a first insertion post movably inserted into the first hole in a first direction, the first insertion post being provided on a first member and the first hole being provided on a second member; a second connection portion spaced apart from the first connection portion in the first direction and including a second hole and a second insertion post movably inserted into the second hole in the first direction, the second insertion post being provided on one of the first member and the second member and the second hole being provided on the other of the first member and the second member; and a coupling member, the coupling member being capable of forming a fastening connection with the first insertion post or the second insertion post such that the first member and the second member form an interconnection and are translatable in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction by a predetermined distance with respect to the second member. The flexible connection structure is capable of eliminating errors generated when assembling rigidly connected components.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of washing equipment, and specifically provides a flexible connection structure, a dispenser, a filter, and a washing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] There are certain product tolerances in the production of components, and certain assembly tolerances in the connection and assembly between components. When rigid connection is used between components, these product tolerances and assembly tolerances will affect each other. Especially, as the assembly size chain gradually grows, the product tolerances of each component and the assembly tolerances between components will gradually add up and magnify, causing the component at the end of the assembly size chain to deviate greatly from its predetermined installation position. Taking the filter in the washing equipment as an example, the filter includes a filter handle and a filter body, wherein the filter handle is arranged on the appearance panel of the washing equipment in a fitting manner, and the filter body is arranged inside the washing equipment. The filter body is rigidly connected with the filter handle and other components, for example, by a clamping jaw or by a screw fastening. As the assembly size chain grows, the small tolerances between components will gradually add up and magnify, eventually causing the handle at the end of the assembly size chain to deviate greatly from the predetermined installation position, and further causing a large flash and / or step between the handle and the appearance panel, resulting in a reduction in the appearance refinement or aesthetics of the washing equipment. Currently, the industry solves this problem in the following ways: 1. adjusting the product process, reducing deformation, and increasing product tolerance; 2. modifying the product mold; and 3. relaxing the detection standard and reducing the refinement requirement. These solutions are costly, time-consuming, and reduce user experience.

[0003] To this end, a movable connection handle structure has been developed in the prior art. For example, Chinese Patent Application CN109972355A discloses a handle assembly, a dispenser, a washing agent box assembly, and a laundry treatment apparatus. The application movably connects the handle assembly with the dispenser by a torsion spring to improve the appearance refinement of the washing equipment. However, this technical solution is complex, and therefore there is room for improvement.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. SUMMARY

[0005] To solve the technical problem of flash and / or step caused by rigid connection between parts, the present application provides a flexible connection structure. The flexible connection structure comprises a first connection part, the first connection part comprising a first hole and a first insertion post movably inserted into the first hole along a first direction, the first insertion post being provided on a first part and the first hole being provided on a second part; a second connection part, the second connection part being arranged along the first direction and spaced apart from the first connection part and comprising a second hole and a second insertion post movably inserted into the second hole along the first direction, the second insertion post being provided on one of the first part and the second part and the second hole being provided on the other one of the first part and the second part; and a coupling member, the coupling member being capable of forming a fastening connection with the first insertion post or the second insertion post, so that the first part and the second part form an interconnection and are capable of translating a predetermined distance along the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the second part.

[0006] If the first part and the second part are rigidly connected, the position offset of the second part caused by manufacturing tolerance or error will cause the position of the first part to be offset as well, especially when the second part is also rigidly connected with other parts, as the assembly dimension chain grows, the tolerances of the other parts and the second part will gradually superimpose and amplify, causing a large position offset of the second part, and in turn causing a large position offset of the first part. When the outer surface of the first part cooperates with the outer surface of the position to be assembled, the position offset of the first part will cause a flash and / or step between the outer surface of the first part and the outer surface of the position to be assembled. The so-called "flash" refers to the gap between the two cooperating outer surfaces being too large, and the so-called "step" refers to the height difference between the two outer surfaces, so they are not flush with each other. The flexible connection structure of the present application forms a flexible connection between the first part and the second part, which can eliminate such flash and / or step.

[0007] Specifically, the first insertion post is movably inserted into the first hole and is capable of translating a predetermined distance along the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the first hole, the second insertion post is movably inserted into the second hole and is capable of translating a predetermined distance along the first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the second hole, and the fastening connection of the coupling member with the first insertion post or the second insertion post maintains the connection of the first part and the second part. When the position of the second part is offset, in order to offset such position offset, the first part is capable of translating a predetermined distance along at least one of the first direction and the second direction relative to the second part to approach or return to its predetermined installation position, thereby solving the flash and / or step problem between the first part and its associated parts and achieving precise cooperation between the first part and the associated parts.

[0008] In the preferred technical scheme of the flexible connection structure, when the connecting piece forms a fastening connection with the first insertion post or the second insertion post, the first component can also rotate relative to the second component by a predetermined angle around the first direction. In addition to translation, the rotation of the first component relative to the second component by a predetermined angle can further help to eliminate the flash and / or step problems.

[0009] In the preferred technical scheme of the flexible connection structure, the flexible connection structure further comprises a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are arranged in the second direction and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion in the second direction so as to limit the rotation of the first component relative to the second component. By symmetrically arranging the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion in the second direction, the rotation of the first component relative to the second component can be limited within a predetermined angle range.

[0010] In the preferred technical scheme of the flexible connection structure, the first limiting portion comprises a first limiting rib and a first limiting plate, the first limiting rib is arranged on one of the first component and the second component, and the first limiting plate is arranged on the other of the first component and the second component and is configured to form a limiting abutment with the first limiting rib in a third direction, wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively; the second limiting portion comprises a second limiting rib and a second limiting plate, the second limiting rib is arranged on one of the first component and the second component, and the second limiting plate is arranged on the other of the first component and the second component and is configured to form a limiting abutment with the second limiting rib in the third direction. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are both configured with a limiting plate and a limiting rib that can abut against each other for limiting, which not only has a relatively simple structure, but also can form reliable limiting.

[0011] In the preferred technical scheme of the flexible connection structure, a buffer rubber layer is arranged on the mating surface of the first limiting rib and the first limiting plate and / or on the mating surface of the second limiting rib and the second limiting plate. Through the above configuration, when the corresponding limiting rib and the limiting plate begin to abut against each other, the buffer rubber layer can buffer the collision between them, so that the rotation of the first component relative to the second component is more gentle, thereby weakening the loose feeling between the first component and the second component.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the flexible connection structure, the first hole and the second hole are elliptical, and the diameters of the first post and the second post are respectively smaller than the minor axes of the first hole and the second hole. This configuration not only allows the first post and the second post to be translated by a predetermined distance relative to the first hole and the second hole along a first direction (i.e., along the center lines of the first hole and the second hole), but also allows the first post and the second post to be translated by a predetermined distance along a second direction (parallel to the major axes of the first hole and the second hole). It should be noted that the range of the translation distance of the first post and the second post in the first direction can be different from the range of the translation distance in the second direction.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the flexible connection structure, one of a screw rod and a screw hole is arranged on the coupling member, and the other of the screw rod and the screw hole is arranged on the first post or the second post, so that the coupling member can be locked with the first post or the second post through thread engagement. Through the above configuration, the connection firmness of the coupling member with the first post or the second post can be enhanced.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the flexible connection structure, a buffer ring is arranged on both sides of the first hole and the second hole. Through the above configuration, when the first component and the second component move relative to each other in the first direction, the buffer ring can buffer the impact force between the two, so that the relative movement between the first component and the second component is more gentle, thereby reducing the looseness feeling between the first component and the second component.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the flexible connection structure, the second post is arranged on the first component, and the second hole is arranged on the second component. Through the above configuration, the first post and the second post are both arranged on the first component, and the first hole and the second hole are both arranged on the second component, so that the first component and the second component are simplified in processes such as molding and hole making.

[0016] The application also provides a dispenser, which comprises a dispenser body and a dispenser handle, wherein the dispenser handle and the dispenser body are fixed together through any of the above flexible connection structures. Through the above configuration, flexible connection between the dispenser handle and the dispenser body can be achieved, thereby reducing the error generated after assembly of the two.

[0017] The application also provides a filter, which comprises a filter body and a filter handle, wherein the filter handle and the filter body are fixed together through any of the above flexible connection structures. Through the above configuration, flexible connection between the filter handle and the filter body can be achieved, thereby reducing the error generated after assembly of the two.

[0018] The present application also provides a washing apparatus, comprising: an appearance panel; at least one of the above-mentioned dispenser and the above-mentioned filter. Through the above-mentioned configuration, taking the dispenser as an example, when the dispenser is assembled to the washing apparatus, the dispenser body forms a rigid connection with the internal connecting component, ensuring the tight and firmness between the components, while the dispenser handle cooperates with the appearance panel. The dispenser handle can be translated in at least two directions relative to the dispenser body through the above-mentioned flexible connection structure, so as to eliminate the flash and / or the step difference between the dispenser handle and the appearance panel, effectively improving the appearance refinement degree of the washing apparatus. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the washing apparatus of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a perspective schematic diagram of the appearance panel assembled together with the filter and the dispenser in an embodiment of the washing apparatus of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is a perspective schematic diagram of an embodiment of the filter of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 is a perspective schematic diagram of the filter body assembled together with the filter handle in an embodiment of the filter of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 is a side view of the filter body assembled together with the filter handle in an embodiment of the filter of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 is a sectional view taken along the sectional line A-A shown in the perspective schematic diagram of the filter body assembled together with the filter handle in an embodiment of the filter of the present application; Figure 5

[0026] Figure 7 is a front perspective structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the filter handle;

[0027] Figure 8 is a rear perspective structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the filter handle;

[0028] Figure 9 is a bottom perspective structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the filter handle;

[0029] Figure 10 is a perspective structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the filter body;

[0030] Figure 11 is a top structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the filter body;​

[0031] Figure 12 is a perspective view of an assembled dispenser body and dispenser handle of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present application;

[0032] Figure 13 is a perspective view of an assembled dispenser body and dispenser handle of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present application;

[0033] Figure 14 is a perspective view of an assembled dispenser body and dispenser handle of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present application;

[0034] Figure 15 is a perspective view of an assembled dispenser body and dispenser handle of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present application.

[0035] List of reference signs:

[0036] 1, washing equipment; 11, appearance panel; 111, decorative surface of appearance panel; 12, filter mounting port; 13, dispenser mounting port; 14, operation panel mounting port; 2, filter; 21, filter handle; 210, second decorative plate of filter handle; 211, first decorative plate of filter handle; 2111, decorative surface of first decorative plate of filter handle; 212, pull-out slot; 2120, pull-out through hole; 2121, slot bottom plate of pull-out slot; 2122, first slot side plate of pull-out slot; 2123, second slot side plate of pull-out slot; 2124, third slot side plate of pull-out slot; 213, first connecting plate of filter handle; 214, second connecting plate of filter handle; 215, first supporting plate of filter handle; 2151, first supporting section; 21510, first limiting edge; 2152, second supporting section; 21520, second limiting edge; 2153, third supporting section; 21530, first connecting edge; 216, second supporting plate of filter handle; 2161, fourth supporting section; 21610, third limiting edge; 2162, fifth supporting section; 21620, fourth limiting edge; 2163, sixth supporting section; 21630, second connecting edge; 2170, structural plate; 2171, first clamping jaw of filter handle; 2172, second clamping jaw of filter handle; 2173, first reinforcing plate; 2174, second reinforcing plate; 2181, first limiting rib of filter handle; 2182, second limiting rib of filter handle; 2183, third limiting rib of filter handle; 2184, fourth limiting rib of filter handle; 2185, fifth limiting rib of filter handle; 2191, first assembly rib; 2192, second assembly rib; 2193, third assembly rib; 2194, fourth assembly rib; 22, filter body; 221, third connecting plate of filter body; 222, fourth connecting plate of filter body; 223, third supporting plate of filter body; 2231, first containing side wall; 224, fourth supporting plate; 2241, second containing side wall; 225, connecting table; 2261, first limiting plate of filter body; 2262, second limiting plate of filter body; 2263, third limiting plate of filter body; 2264, fourth limiting plate of filter body; 2265, fifth limiting plate of filter body; 23, filter box body; 231, filter upper cover; 232, filter lower cover; 2321, first fixing leg; 2322, second fixing leg; 2323, third fixing leg; 2324, fourth fixing leg; 3, dispenser; 31, dispenser handle; 310, second decorative plate of dispenser handle; 311, first decorative plate of dispenser handle; 3111, decorative surface of first decorative plate; 3112, assembly surface of first decorative plate of dispenser handle; 312, operation slot of dispenser handle; 3121, slot bottom plate of operation slot; 3122, first slot side plate of operation slot; 3123, second slot side plate of operation slot;313, first connecting plate of the dispenser handle; 3131, auxiliary positioning rod; 3131, reinforcing rib; 314, second connecting plate of the dispenser handle; 3141, reinforcing strip; 315, assembling table; 3151, first vertical plate; 3152, second vertical plate; 3153, bearing plate; 3154, reinforcing plate; 3161, first limiting rib of the dispenser handle; 3162, second limiting rib of the dispenser handle; 3163, third limiting rib of the dispenser handle; 3164, fourth limiting rib of the dispenser handle; 3171, first clamping jaw of the dispenser handle; 3172, second clamping jaw of the dispenser handle; 3173, third clamping jaw of the dispenser handle; 3174, fourth clamping jaw of the dispenser handle; 32, dispenser body; 321, third connecting plate of the dispenser body; 3211, auxiliary positioning hole; 322, fourth connecting plate of the dispenser body; 323, first bearing plate of the dispenser body; 3231, first limiting plate of the dispenser body; 3232, third limiting plate of the dispenser body; 324, second bearing plate of the dispenser body; 3241, second limiting plate of the dispenser body; 3242, fourth limiting plate of the dispenser body; 33, dispenser cover body; 41, first connecting part; 411, first inserting column; 412, first hole; 42, second connecting part; 421, second inserting column; 4211, threaded hole; 422, second hole; 43, connecting piece; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction; I, rotating direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0038] It should be noted that, in the description of the present application, the terms indicating the direction or positional relationship of "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and the like are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", "fifth" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In addition, it should also be noted that, in the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "assembly", "arrangement", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrally connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] To solve the technical problem that the error between rigidly connected parts is amplified with the growth of the assembly size chain, the present application provides a flexible connection structure. The flexible connection structure comprises a first connecting part 41, the first connecting part 41 comprising a first hole 412 and a first plug post 411 movably inserted into the first hole 412 along a first direction X, the first plug post 411 being provided on a first part and the first hole 412 being provided on a second part; a second connecting part 42, the second connecting part 42 being arranged along the first direction X and spaced apart from the first connecting part 41 and comprising a second hole 422 and a second plug post 421 movably inserted into the second hole 422 along the first direction X, the second plug post 421 being provided on one of the first part and the second part and the second hole 422 being provided on the other of the first part and the second part; and a coupling piece 43, the coupling piece 43 being capable of forming a fastening connection with the first plug post 411 or the second plug post 421, so that the first part and the second part form an interconnection and are capable of translating a predetermined distance along the first direction X and a second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X relative to the second part.

[0041] Figure 1 is a perspective structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the washing equipment of the present application; Figure 2 is a perspective schematic diagram of the assembly of the appearance panel with the filter and the dispenser in an embodiment of the washing equipment of the present application. The washing equipment 1 of the present application includes but is not limited to a drum washing machine or an impeller washing machine. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the washing equipment 1 includes an appearance panel 11, a filter 2, and a dispenser 3 installed in a shell (not labeled in the figure) by taking the drum washing machine as an example. As shown in Figure 1 , the appearance panel 11 is located at the upper part of the front wall of the shell. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the filter mounting port 12, the dispenser mounting port 13, and the operation panel mounting port 14 are respectively provided on the appearance panel 11. The filter 2 can form detachable assembly with the washing equipment 1 through the filter mounting port 12, and the dispenser 3 can form detachable assembly with the washing equipment 1 through the dispenser mounting port 13. The operation panel (not shown in the figure) of the controller can be installed on the operation panel mounting port 14. As shown in Figure 2 , in the assembled state, the decorative surface 2111 on the filter 2 and the decorative surface 3111 on the dispenser 3 can respectively keep flush with the decorative surface 111 on the appearance panel 11. In the washing process, the washing water flows from the dispenser 3 to inject washing powder, laundry care liquid, etc. into the inner drum of the washing equipment 1 to wash the laundry. In the drying process, the filter 2 is used to filter the impurities in the passage.

[0042] Figure 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the filter of the present invention; Figure 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the filter of the present invention, in which the filter body and the filter handle are assembled together; Figure 5 is a side view of an embodiment of the filter of the present invention, in which the filter body and the filter handle are assembled together. As Figures 3-5 shown, the filter 2 comprises a filter handle 21, a filter body 22, and a filter box 23. The filter box 23 comprises a filter upper cover 231 and a filter lower cover 232. In an assembled state, based on Figure 1 the orientation shown, the filter upper cover 231 and the filter lower cover 232 are respectively fitted on the upper side and the lower side of the filter body 22 and are detachably locked together by a locking structure. Based on Figure 3 the orientation shown, the filter upper cover 231 is located on the left side of the filter body 22, while the filter lower cover 232 is located on the right side of the filter body 22. As Figure 3 shown, the filter lower cover 232 is provided with a first fixing leg 2321, a second fixing leg 2322, a third fixing leg 2323, and a fourth fixing leg 2324 for fixing the filter box 23 to the internal components of the washing apparatus 1. As Figures 3-5 shown, in one or more embodiments, the filter handle 21 can be regarded as a first component, the filter body 22 can be regarded as a second component, and the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 are connected together by the flexible connection structure of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 6 is a sectional view of an embodiment of the filter of the present invention, in which the filter body and the filter handle are assembled together, taken along the sectional line A-A shown. Figure 5 As shown, the flexible connection structure of the present invention comprises a first connection portion 41, a second connection portion 42 spaced apart from the first connection portion 41, and a coupling member 43. In one or more embodiments, the first connection portion 41 comprises a first hole 412 and a first insertion column 411 movably inserted into the first hole 412 along a first direction X from a first side of the first hole 412, based on Figure 6 the orientation shown, the left side of the first hole 412. The second connection portion 42 comprises a second hole 422 and a second insertion column 421 movably inserted into the second hole 422 along the X direction from a first side of the second hole 422, based on Figure 6 the orientation shown, the left side of the second hole 422. The coupling member 43 is capable of being movably inserted into the second hole 422 along the X direction from an opposite second side of the second hole 422, based on Figure 6 the orientation shown, the right side of the second hole 422. Figure 6Alternatively, the first and second posts 411, 421 can extend in the X direction respectively towards opposite directions, i.e. facing away from each other, and the link 43 can form a fastening connection with the first post 411 from the left side of the first hole 412 along the X direction or with the second post 421 from the right side of the second hole 422 along the X direction. The first and second connecting portions 41, 43 and the link 43 are configured to allow the first and second posts 411, 421 to translate in the corresponding first and second holes 412, 422 along the X and Y directions respectively by a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance can be determined according to actual process requirements. The translation distance in the X direction can be different from the translation distance in the Y direction. Alternatively, the translation distance in the X direction can be the same as the translation distance in the Y direction. Alternatively, the first and second posts 411, 421 can also rotate in the corresponding first and second holes 412, 422 around the X direction by a predetermined angle, i.e. forward or reverse rotation along the I direction. The predetermined angle can also be determined according to actual process requirements. Thus, by means of the first and second connecting portions 41, 43 and the link 43, a flexible connection is formed between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22.

[0044] Figure 7 is a front perspective structural schematic view of an embodiment of the filter handle; Figure 8 is a rear perspective structural schematic view of an embodiment of the filter handle; Figure 9 is a bottom perspective structural schematic view of an embodiment of the filter handle. As Figures 7-9 shown, in one or more embodiments, the filter handle 21 comprises a first decorative plate 211 and a second decorative plate 210. Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the first decorative plate 211 has a decorative surface 2111. Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 7 , the second decorative plate 210 is integrally formed with the first decorative plate 211 through a smooth transition connection. As Figure 7As shown, a pull slot 212 is provided on the filter handle 21 to facilitate the user's finger to be inserted therein to take out the filter 2. The pull slot 212 includes a slot bottom plate 2121, a first slot side plate 2122, a second slot side plate 2123, and a third slot side plate 2124. The slot bottom plate 2121 is opposite to the opening of the pull slot 212, such that when the user's finger is inserted into the pull slot 212, the fingertip points to the slot bottom plate 2121. In one or more embodiments, a pull-through hole 2120 is provided on the slot bottom plate 2121 to accommodate the fingertip when the user's finger is inserted into the pull slot 212, thereby facilitating the user to exert force and pull out the filter 2. The first slot side plate 2122 is integrated with the first decorative plate 211, and part of the outer surface of the first slot side plate 2122 forms part of the decorative surface 2111. The second slot side plate 2123 is opposite to the first slot side plate 2122 and is integrated with the second decorative plate 210. The third slot side plate 2124 is connected between the first slot side plate 2122 and the opposite second slot side plate 2123. As shown, Figures 7-9 In one or more embodiments, a first connecting plate 213 and a second connecting plate 214 are provided on the side surface of the second slot side plate 2123 away from the pull slot 212. The first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 are arranged opposite to and parallel to each other. Based on the Figure 7 and Figure 8 The method shown, the first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 extend downward from the surface of the second slot side plate 2123 in the Z direction.

[0045] As shown, Figures 7-9 In one or more embodiments, a structural plate 2170 is provided on the first decorative plate 211. The structural plate 2170 is arranged perpendicular to the first decorative plate 211. A first reinforcing plate 2173 is provided between the structural plate 2170 and the second connecting plate 214. A second reinforcing plate 2174 is provided in the area surrounded by the structural plate 2170, the first reinforcing plate 2173, the second connecting plate 214, the first decorative plate 211, and the second decorative plate 210, to enhance the structural stability of the structural plate 2170. In one or more embodiments, a first clamping jaw 2171 is provided on the structural plate 2170. A clamping jaw accommodating slot is provided on the structural plate 2170, and the first clamping jaw 2171 is arranged in the clamping jaw accommodating slot. In one or more embodiments, a second clamping jaw 2172 is provided on the third slot side plate 2124. The first clamping jaw 2171 and the second clamping jaw 2172 are respectively matched with the clamping columns on the appearance panel 11, to fix the filter handle 21 and the appearance panel 11.

[0046] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 9In one or more embodiments, a first insert 411 is formed vertically on a first connecting plate 213 and extends from the first connecting plate 213 toward a second connecting plate 214 along the X direction. A second insert 421 extends vertically outward from the second connecting plate 214 away from the first connecting plate 213 along the X direction. Alternatively, the first insert 411 is formed on the side of the first connecting plate 213 facing away from the second connecting plate 214 (i.e., extending along the X direction toward the direction facing away from the second connecting plate 214), and the second insert 421 is formed on the side of the second connecting plate 214 facing the first connecting plate 213 and extends vertically toward the first connecting plate 213. Alternatively, the first insert 411 and the second insert 421 extend in opposite directions along the X direction. A fastening structure that mates with the connector 43 is provided on the second insert 421. In one or more embodiments, the fastening structure is a threaded hole 4211 extending along the central axis of the second insert 421. The fastening structure provided on the connector 43 is a threaded rod that matches the threaded hole 4211. Alternatively, the fastening structure on the second insert 421 is a threaded rod, and a corresponding threaded hole is provided on the connector 34. Alternatively, the fastening structure between the insert 411 or 421 and the connector 43 can also be a snap-lock structure or other suitable fastening connection structure.

[0047] like Figures 7-9 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first support plate 215 and a second support plate 216 are disposed between the first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214. The first connecting plate 213, the second connecting plate 214, the first support plate 215, and the second support plate 216 are joined end-to-end to form a closed, approximately rectangular frame structure. Multiple reinforcing plates are disposed between the first support plate 215 and the second support plate 216 to enhance the structural strength between them. Each reinforcing plate is parallel to the first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214. Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, in one or more embodiments, the side end of the first support plate 215 connected to the first connecting plate 213 forms a first support segment 2151; the side end of the first support plate 215 connected to the second connecting plate 214 forms a second support segment 2152; a transition connection is formed between the first support segment 2151 and the second support segment 2152 through a third support segment 2153. A side edge of the first support segment 2151 facing away from the second groove side plate 2123 is defined as a first limiting edge 21510; a side edge of the second support segment 2152 facing away from the second groove side plate 2123 is defined as a second limiting edge 21520; and a side edge of the third support segment 2153 facing away from the second groove side plate 2123 is defined as a first connecting edge 21530. The first limiting edge 21510 and the second limiting edge 21520 are parallel and not collinear, and the first limiting edge 21510 and the second limiting edge 21520 are connected by a first connecting edge 21530 to form a smooth transition connection.

[0048] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the side end of the second support plate 216 connected to the first connecting plate 213 forms a fourth support segment 2161; the side end of the second support plate 216 connected to the second connecting plate 214 forms a fifth support segment 2162; the fourth support segment 2161 and the fifth support segment 2162 are connected by a sixth support segment 2163. A side edge of the fourth support segment 2161 facing away from the second groove side plate 2123 is defined as a third limiting edge 21610; a side edge of the fifth support segment 2162 facing away from the second groove side plate 2123 is defined as a fourth limiting edge 21620; and a side edge of the sixth support segment 2163 facing away from the second groove side plate 2123 is defined as a second connecting edge 21630. The third limiting edge 21610 and the fourth limiting edge 21620 are parallel and not collinear, and the third limiting edge 21610 and the fourth limiting edge 21620 are connected by a smooth transition through the second connecting edge 21630.

[0049] like Figures 7-9As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first limiting rib 2181 protruding in the third direction (Z) is provided on the first limiting edge 21510; a second limiting rib 2182 protruding in the Z direction is provided on the third limiting edge 21610. The thickness of the first limiting rib 2181 is the same as the thickness of the first support plate 215, and the thickness of the second limiting rib 2182 is the same as the thickness of the second support plate 216. In one or more embodiments, a third limiting rib 2183 protruding in the Z direction is provided on the second limiting edge 21520, and a fourth limiting rib 2184 protruding in the Z direction is provided on the fourth limiting edge 21620, to ensure that the filter handle 21 is subjected to balanced force. The thickness of the third limiting rib 2183 is the same as the thickness of the first support plate 215, and the thickness of the fourth limiting rib 2184 is the same as the thickness of the second support plate 216. A fifth limiting rib 2185 extending in the Z direction is provided on one side of the first connecting plate 213 opposite to the second groove side plate 2123. The thickness of the fifth limiting rib 2185 is the same as the thickness of the first connecting plate 213.

[0050] like Figures 7-9 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first mounting rib 2191 is provided on the first support plate 215; a second mounting rib 2192 is provided on the second support plate 216; a third mounting rib 2193 is also provided on the filter handle 21; and a fourth mounting rib 2194 is provided on the structural plate 2170. Each mounting rib corresponds to and is adapted to each mounting groove on the exterior panel 11 to define the relative position between the filter handle 21 and the exterior panel 11. The first mounting rib 2191 is provided on the first support section 2151 of the first support plate 215, and the second mounting rib 2192 is provided on the fourth support section 2161 of the second support plate 216.

[0051] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the filter body; Figure 11 This is a top view structural diagram of an embodiment of the filter body. (See diagram below.) Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a connecting platform 225 is provided on the filter body 22. A third connecting plate 221 is provided on the connecting platform 225. The third connecting plate 221 extends vertically outward from the connecting platform 225 along a third direction Z. A first hole 412 is formed in the third connecting plate 221. In one or more embodiments, the first hole 412 is elliptical, and the diameter of the first insertion post 411 is smaller than the minor axis of the first hole 412. Alternatively, the first hole 412 is a rectangular hole. The long side of the rectangular hole extends along a third direction Y, and its short side extends along a third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the first insertion post 411. In one or more embodiments, the two short sides of the rectangular hole are semicircular. Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, in one or more embodiments, a fourth connecting plate 222 is provided on the connecting platform 225. The fourth connecting plate 222 is parallel to the third connecting plate 221. Therefore, the fourth connecting plate 222 extends vertically outward from the connecting platform 225 along the third direction Z. In one or more embodiments, the length of the fourth connecting plate 222 extending along the Z direction is greater than that of the third connecting plate 221. A second hole 422 is formed on the fourth connecting plate 222. The centerline of the second hole 422 is parallel to but not collinear with the centerline of the first hole 412. In one or more embodiments, the second hole 422 is elliptical, and the diameter of the second post 421 is smaller than the minor axis of the second hole 422. Alternatively, the second hole 422 is rectangular. The long side of the rectangular hole extends along the second direction Y, the short side extends along the third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the second post 421. The two short sides of the rectangular hole are semicircular. Alternatively, the first hole 412 and / or the second hole 422 may be formed on one of the corresponding first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 of the filter handle 21, respectively. Meanwhile, the first insertion post 411 and / or the second insertion post 421 may be formed on one of the corresponding third connecting plate 221 and the fourth connecting plate 222, as long as the first insertion post 411 is allowed to translate relative to the first hole 412 and the second insertion post 421 is allowed to translate relative to the second hole 422 in the X and Y directions.

[0052] In one or more embodiments, buffer rings (not shown in the figure) are provided on both sides of the first hole 412 and the second hole 422 to buffer the relative movement between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22, so that an elastic connection is formed between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22, thereby reducing the loose feel between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22.

[0053] like Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, in one or more embodiments, a third supporting plate 223 and a fourth supporting plate 224 are arranged between the third connecting plate 221 and the fourth connecting plate 222. The third connecting plate 221, the fourth connecting plate 222, the third supporting plate 223, and the fourth supporting plate 224 are pieced together to form a closed connecting frame. A plurality of reinforcing plates are arranged between the third supporting plate 223 and the fourth supporting plate 224 to enhance the structural strength between the third supporting plate 223 and the fourth supporting plate 224. Each reinforcing plate is parallel to the third connecting plate 221 and the fourth connecting plate 222. In one or more embodiments, the size of the connecting frame is smaller than the size of the connecting platform 225, so that the portion of the connecting platform 225 outside the connecting frame forms a limiting surrounding edge. The portion of the limiting surrounding edge outside the third supporting plate 223 is defined as a first limiting plate 2261, so that the first limiting plate 2261 can match with the first limiting rib 2181 and form a limiting abutment. The portion of the limiting surrounding edge outside the fourth supporting plate 224 is defined as a second limiting plate 2262, so that the second limiting plate 2262 can match with the second limiting rib 2182 and form a limiting abutment. The portion of the limiting surrounding edge outside the third connecting plate 221 is defined as a fifth limiting plate 2265, so that the fifth limiting plate 2265 can match with the fifth limiting rib 2185 and form a limiting abutment. In one or more embodiments, a third limiting plate 2263 is arranged on the third supporting plate 223 to match with the third limiting rib 2183 and form a limiting abutment. A fourth limiting plate 2264 is arranged on the fourth supporting plate 224 to match with the fourth limiting rib 2184 and form a limiting abutment. As shown, Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the side plate end of the third supporting plate 223 connected with the fourth connecting plate 222 extends outward to form a first containing side wall 2231. The side plate end of the fourth supporting plate 224 connected with the fourth connecting plate 222 extends outward to form a second containing side wall 2241. The first containing side wall 2231, the second containing side wall 2241, and the fourth connecting plate 222 are pieced together to form a containing space, which can hide and contain the coupling member 43 in the assembled state, so as to ensure the neat appearance of the filter.

[0054] With continued reference to Figures 3-6In assembling the filter handle 21 with the filter body 22, the first insertion post 411 is inserted into the first hole 412, and the second insertion post 421 is inserted into the second hole 422, to achieve the assembly alignment of the filter handle 21 with the filter body 22. Then, through the fastening connection of the connecting member 43 with the second insertion post 421, a flexible connection is formed between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22. After the assembly is completed, the first limiting plate 2261, the second limiting plate 2262, the third limiting plate 2263, the fourth limiting plate 2264, and the fifth limiting plate 2265 are respectively opposite to the first limiting rib 2181, the second limiting rib 2182, the third limiting rib 2183, the fourth limiting rib 2184, and the fifth limiting rib 2185. There is a predetermined gap between the opposite limiting plate and the limiting rib. When the filter handle 21 rotates around the X direction relative to the filter body 22 in the direction I, the gap between the limiting rib on the filter handle 21 and the limiting plate on the filter body 22 will change. The predetermined gap provides a rotation space for the rotation of the filter handle 21 relative to the filter body 22. By adjusting the predetermined gap between the limiting plate and the limiting rib, the rotation amplitude of the filter handle 21 relative to the filter body 22 can be accurately adjusted. The predetermined gap is 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.2 mm, or other suitable sizes. In one or more embodiments, a buffer rubber layer (not shown in the figure) is provided between the matching limiting plate and the limiting rib, to buffer the relative rotation of the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22, so that the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 maintain elastic contact, thereby weakening the loose feeling generated when the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 are connected with flexible connection, so that the user's hand feeling when pulling the filter handle is closer to the hand feeling of the rigid connection between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22. The buffer rubber layer can be fixed on the surface of the limiting rib. Alternatively, the buffer rubber layer is provided on the side surface opposite to the limiting plate and the corresponding limiting rib.

[0055] With continued reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2When the filter 2 is assembled to the washing device 1, the filter body 22 is inserted into the washing device 1 from the filter mounting port 12 of the washing device 1 and is connected and fixed with the internal connecting component (not shown in the figure), and the filter handle 21 is connected to the filter mounting port 12 through the clamping jaw and the clamping column on the appearance panel 11. Because the clamping jaw and the clamping column limit each other, and the assembly rib and the assembly groove limit each other, the filter handle 21 has a fixed position and a deflection angle after being installed on the appearance panel 11. During the process of installing the filter handle 21 into the appearance panel 11, the filter handle 21 will move or deflect relative to the filter body 22, so that the position and the deflection angle of the filter handle 21 are adapted to the appearance panel 11. Therefore, after the assembly is completed, the gaps between the filter handle 21 and the appearance panel 11 are consistent, and there is no obvious flash problem; at the same time, the decorative surface 2111 of the first decorative plate 211 and the decorative surface 111 of the appearance panel 11 are on the same surface, and there is no obvious step problem, thereby effectively improving the appearance refinement degree and the aesthetic sense of the portable washing device 1.

[0056] When the user pulls the filter 2 out of the washing device 1, because the weight of the filter 2 is large, the movable and rotatable range between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 is small, so that the relative movement or rotation between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 is hardly felt during the pulling process, thereby simulating the hand feeling of the rigid connection between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22. In addition, a rubber layer can be wrapped around the filter body 22 to fill the gap between the filter body 22 and the filter box body 23, so that the filter 2 is closer to the hand feeling of the rigid connection when being pulled.

[0057] Figure 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present application; Figure 13 is a perspective view of an assembled dispenser body and dispenser handle of an embodiment of the dispenser of the present application; Figure 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the dispenser handle; Figure 15 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the dispenser body. As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, the dispenser 3 includes a dispenser handle 31, a dispenser body 32, and a dispenser cover 33. In one or more embodiments, the dispenser handle 31 can be considered a first component, the dispenser body 32 can be considered a second component, and the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are connected together by the flexible connection structure of the present application. Referring to Figure 6The flexible connection structure of the present invention includes a first connecting portion 41, a second connecting portion 43 spaced apart from the first connecting portion 41, and a connecting member 43. The first connecting portion 41 includes a first hole 412 and a first insert 411 movably inserted into the first hole 412, and the second connecting portion 42 includes a second hole 422 and a second insert 421 movably inserted into the second hole 422. The connecting member 43 can be securely connected to the second insert 421 via the second hole 422. Alternatively, the connecting member 43 can also be securely connected to the first insert 411 via the first hole 412.

[0058] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the dispenser handle 31 includes a first decorative plate 311 and a second decorative plate 310. The first decorative plate 311 has a decorative surface 3111 and a mounting surface 3112. The first decorative plate 311 and the second decorative plate 310 are connected integrally by a smooth transition. In one or more embodiments, an operating groove 312 is provided on the dispenser handle 31 to facilitate the insertion and removal of the dispenser 3 by a user's fingers. The depth of the operating groove 312 is adapted to the length of the first two knuckles of an adult user. The operating groove 312 includes a groove bottom plate 3121, a first groove side plate 3122, and a second groove side plate 3123. The groove bottom plate 3121 is opposite to the opening of the operating groove 312 so that when a user's finger is inserted into the operating groove 312, the fingertip points towards the groove bottom plate 3121. The first groove side plate 3122 is integrally connected to the first decorative plate 311, and a portion of the outer surface of the first groove side plate 3122 forms part of the decorative surface 311 of the dispenser handle 31. The second groove side plate 3123 is opposite to the first groove side plate 3122 and is integrated with the second decorative plate 310.

[0059] like Figure 14 As shown, in one or more embodiments, an assembly platform 315 is provided on the assembly surface 3112 of the first decorative panel 311. The assembly platform 315 includes a first upright plate 3151, a second upright plate 3152, and a support plate 3153. The first upright plate 3151 is vertically disposed on the assembly surface 3112 and opposite to the bottom plate 3121. The second upright plate 3152 is disposed parallel to the first upright plate 3151 on the assembly surface 3112 and away from the bottom plate 3121. In one or more embodiments, the support plate 3153 is disposed between the first upright plate 3151 and the second upright plate 3151, and a plurality of reinforcing plates 3154 are disposed between the support plate 3153 and the assembly surface 3112 to improve the structural strength of the support plate 3153. The reinforcing plates 3154 are parallel to both the first upright plate 3151 and the second upright plate 3152.

[0060] like Figure 14As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first connecting plate 313 is vertically disposed on the mounting surface 3112 of the first decorative plate 311. One side of the first connecting plate 313 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 3121 and the side plate 3123 of the groove to form a fixed reinforcement structure. In one or more embodiments, a first insert post 411 extends along a first direction X and is vertically disposed on one side of the first connecting plate 313. Based on Figure 14 As shown, an auxiliary positioning rod 3132 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the first insertion post 411, spaced apart from it. The central axes of the two auxiliary positioning rods 3132 are parallel to the central axis of the first insertion post 411. In one or more embodiments, reinforcing ribs 3133 are provided between the first connecting plate 313 and the first insertion post 411, and between the first connecting plate 313 and the auxiliary positioning rods 3132, to improve the structural strength of the first insertion post 411 and the auxiliary positioning rods 3132 fixed to the first connecting plate 313. Four reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed circumferentially around the first insertion post 411 and each auxiliary positioning rod 3132.

[0061] like Figure 14 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a second connecting plate 314 is fixedly disposed on a support plate 3153. A reinforcing strip 3142 is provided between the second connecting plate 314 and the support plate 3153 to enhance the firmness of the second connecting plate 314 on the support plate 3153. In one or more embodiments, a second insert post 421 is fixedly disposed on the second connecting plate 314. The second insert post 421 extends perpendicularly outward from the second connecting plate 314 along a first direction X. In one or more embodiments, a fastening structure matching the connecting member 43 is provided on the second insert post 421. Specifically, the fastening structure is a threaded hole 4211 extending along the central axis direction of the second insert post 421. Correspondingly, a fastening structure matching the threaded hole 4211, i.e., a threaded rod, is provided on the connecting member 43. Alternatively, the fastening structure of the second insert post 421 is a threaded rod, while the fastening structure on the connecting member 43 is a threaded hole. Alternatively, the second insert 421 and the connector 43 can also be fixedly connected by a snap-slot structure or other suitable fastening structure.

[0062] like Figure 14As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first limiting rib 3161 and a second limiting rib 3162, which are opposite to each other and spaced apart, are further provided on the support plate 3153. The first limiting rib 3161 extends away from the support plate 3153 along a third direction Z. The first limiting rib 3161 is positioned close to the first upright plate 3151 to enhance its support strength in the third direction Z. The second limiting rib 3162 extends away from the support plate 3153 along a third direction Z. The second limiting rib 3162 is positioned close to the second upright plate 3152 to enhance its support strength in the third direction Z. In one or more embodiments, the first limiting rib 3161 and the second limiting rib 3162 are distributed on both sides of the second insert post 421 along a second direction Y. In one or more embodiments, a third limiting rib 3163 extending away from the groove side plate 3123 along a third direction Z is provided on the second groove side plate 3123. Viewed from the first direction X, the third limiting rib 3163 is located between the first connecting plate 313 and the second connecting plate 314. In one or more embodiments, a fourth limiting rib 3164 extending away from the assembly surface 3112 along a third direction Z is provided on the assembly surface 3112. Viewed from the first direction X, the fourth limiting rib 3164 is located between the first connecting plate 313 and the second connecting plate 314.

[0063] like Figure 14 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first claw 3171 and a second claw 3172 are provided on the support platform 315; a third claw 3173 and a fourth claw 3174 are also provided on the mounting surface 3112. The first claw 3171, the second claw 3172, the third claw 3173 and the fourth claw 3174 are respectively paired with the locking posts on the exterior panel 11 to define the relative position between the dispenser handle 31 and the exterior panel 11.

[0064] like Figure 15 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a third connecting plate 321 is provided on the dispenser body 32. A first hole 412 is formed on the third connecting plate 321. The first hole 412 and the first insert 411 form a first connecting portion. In one or more embodiments, the first hole 412 is elliptical, and the diameter of the first insert 411 is smaller than the minor axis of the first hole 412. Alternatively, the first hole 412 is a rectangular hole. The long side of the rectangular hole extends along the second direction Y, the short side extends along the third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the first insert 411. In one or more embodiments, the two short sides of the rectangular hole are semicircular. In one or more embodiments, based on Figure 15As shown, an auxiliary positioning hole 3212 is provided on the left and right sides of the first hole 412, respectively, to match the corresponding auxiliary positioning rod 3132. The diameter of the auxiliary positioning hole 3212 is larger than the diameter of the auxiliary positioning rod 3132. The auxiliary positioning hole 3212 is circular. In one or more embodiments, the two auxiliary positioning holes 3212 and the first hole 412 are arranged in a straight line approximately along the second direction Y.

[0065] like Figure 15 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a fourth connecting plate 322 is provided on the dispenser body 32. Specifically, the fourth connecting plate 322 is parallel to and opposite the third connecting plate 321. A second hole 422 is formed on the fourth connecting plate 321. The second hole 422 and the second post 421 form a second connection portion. Further, the second hole 422 is parallel to and not collinear with the axis of the first hole 412. In one or more embodiments, the second hole 422 is elliptical, and the diameter of the second post 421 is smaller than the minor axis of the second hole 422. Alternatively, the second hole 422 is rectangular. Further, the long side of the rectangular hole extends along the second direction Y, the short side extends along the third direction Z, and the length of the short side is greater than the diameter of the second post 421. The two short sides of the rectangular hole are semi-circular.

[0066] like Figure 15 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first support plate 323 and a second support plate 324 are disposed between the third connecting plate 321 and the fourth connecting plate 322. The third connecting plate 321, the fourth connecting plate 322, the first support plate 323, and the second support plate 324 are joined end to end to form a closed, approximately rectangular frame structure. In one or more embodiments, the first support plate 323 is connected to one side of the fourth connecting plate 322 to form a first limiting plate 3231; the second support plate 324 is connected to the other side of the fourth connecting plate 322 to form a second limiting plate 3241; the first support plate 323 is connected to one side of the third connecting plate 321 to form a third limiting plate 3232; and the second support plate 324 is connected to the other side of the third connecting plate 321 to form a fourth limiting plate 3242. The first limiting plate 3231 can be paired with the first limiting rib 3161 to form a first limiting portion; the second limiting plate 3241 can be paired with the second limiting rib 3162 to form a second limiting portion; the third limiting plate 3232 can be paired with the third limiting rib 3163 to form a third limiting portion; and the fourth limiting plate 3242 can be paired with the fourth limiting rib 3164 to form a fourth limiting portion. Along the Y direction, the first and second limiting portions are distributed on the left and right sides of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and the third and fourth limiting portions are also distributed on the left and right sides of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0067] Continue to refer to Figure 12 and 13When assembling the dispenser handle 31 with the dispenser body 32, the relative angle between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 can be adjusted by the cooperation of the two auxiliary positioning rods 313 with the two auxiliary positioning holes 321, and the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are assembled in alignment by inserting the first insertion column 411 into the first hole 412 and inserting the second insertion column 421 into the second hole 422. Then, the assembly of the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 is completed by the fastening connection of the coupling member 43 with the second insertion column 421. Alternatively, if the fastening structure is provided on the first insertion column 411, the assembly of the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 is completed by the fastening connection of the coupling member 43 with the first insertion column 411.

[0068] In the assembled state, the first insertion column 411 can be translated in the first direction X and the second direction Y by a predetermined distance in the first hole 412, and the second insertion column 421 can be translated in the first direction X and the second direction Y by a predetermined distance in the second hole 422. Therefore, the dispenser handle 31 can be moved by a predetermined distance relative to the dispenser body 32 along the central axis of the first insertion column 411 (i.e. the X direction), and can be moved relative to the dispenser body 32 in the longer hole diameter direction of the first hole 412 and the second hole 422. In addition, the dispenser handle 31 can also be rotated relative to the dispenser body 32 by a predetermined angle around the first direction X in the direction I. Therefore, this flexible connection structure can solve the flash and step problems between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32. In one or more embodiments, when the first hole 412 and the second hole 422 are rectangular holes and the short side length of the rectangular hole is close to the diameter of the insertion column, the movement distance of the dispenser handle 31 relative to the dispenser body 32 in the third direction Z is small, at this time the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are approximately rigidly connected in the third direction Z, thereby improving the user's feeling when pulling the filter.

[0069] In order to make the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 closer to rigid connection, further improve the user's feeling when pulling the dispenser, a similar buffering method between the filter handle 21 and the filter body 22 can also be adopted, i.e. a buffer pad ring (not shown in the figure) is provided on both sides of the first hole 412 and the second hole 422. In addition, an elastic buffer layer can also be provided between the first connecting plate 313 and the third connecting plate 321 and between the second connecting plate 314 and the fourth connecting plate 322, respectively.

[0070] After assembly, the first limiting plate 3231, the second limiting plate 3241, the third limiting plate 3232, and the fourth limiting plate 3242 are opposite to the first limiting rib 3161, the second limiting rib 3162, the third limiting rib 3163, and the fourth limiting rib 3164, respectively. In one or more embodiments, there is a predetermined gap between the limiting plates and the limiting ribs opposite to each other. When the dispenser handle 31 is rotated relative to the dispenser body 32 along the direction I around the first direction X, the gap between the limiting ribs on the dispenser handle 31 and the limiting plates on the dispenser body 32 will change. The predetermined gap then provides a rotation space for the rotation of the dispenser handle 31 relative to the dispenser body 32. By adjusting the predetermined gap between the limiting plates and the limiting ribs, the rotation amplitude of the dispenser handle 31 relative to the dispenser body 32 can be accurately adjusted. In one or more embodiments, the predetermined gap is 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.2 mm, or other suitable sizes. In one or more embodiments, a buffer rubber layer (not shown in the figure) is arranged between the opposite limiting plates and the limiting ribs to buffer the relative rotation of the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32, so that the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 maintain elastic contact, thereby weakening the loose feeling generated when the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are connected by flexibility, so that the user's feeling of pulling the dispenser is closer to the feeling of rigid connection between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32. The buffer rubber layer can be fixed on the surface of the limiting rib. Alternatively, the buffer rubber layer is arranged on the side surface of the limiting plate opposite to the limiting rib.

[0071] Continuing to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the dispenser 3 is assembled to the washing equipment 1, the dispenser body 32 is inserted into the inside of the washing equipment 1 from the dispenser mounting port 13 of the washing equipment 1 and is connected and fixed with the internal connecting component (not shown in the figure), and the dispenser handle 31 is connected on the dispenser mounting port 13 by the cooperation of the clamping claws and the clamping columns on the appearance panel 11. Since the clamping claws and the clamping columns limit each other, the dispenser handle 31 has a fixed position and deflection angle after being installed on the appearance panel 11. During the installation of the dispenser handle 31 into the appearance panel 11, the dispenser handle 31 will move or deflect relative to the dispenser body 32, so that the position and deflection angle of the dispenser handle 31 are adapted to the appearance panel 11. After assembly, the gaps between the dispenser handle 31 and the appearance panel 11 are consistent, without obvious flash joint problems, and the decorative surface 3111 of the first decorative plate 311 and the decorative surface 111 of the appearance panel 11 are on the same surface, without obvious step difference problems, thereby effectively improving the appearance refinement degree and aesthetics of the washing equipment 1.

[0072] When the user pulls the dispenser 3 out of the washing apparatus 1, due to the large weight of the dispenser 3, the movable and rotatable range between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 is small, so that the relative movement or rotation between the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 is hardly felt during the pulling process, so that the hand feeling when pulling the dispenser 3 is the same as when the dispenser handle 31 and the dispenser body 32 are rigidly connected.

[0073] So far, the technical solutions of the present application have been described in combination with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but those skilled in the art can easily understand that the protection scope of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or replacements to the related technical features without departing from the principles of the present application, and the technical solutions after these changes or replacements will all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A flexible connection structure, characterized in that, The flexible connection structure includes: A first connecting portion, the first connecting portion including a first hole and a first insert that is movably inserted into the first hole along a first direction, the first insert being disposed on a first component and the first hole being disposed on a second component; A second connecting portion, spaced apart from the first connecting portion along the first direction, includes a second hole and a second insert movably inserted into the second hole along the first direction. The second insert is disposed on one of the first component and the second component, and the second hole is disposed on the other of the first component and the second component. A connector that can be fastened to the first post or the second post, such that the first component and the second component are interconnected and can be translated a predetermined distance relative to the second component along the first direction and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; The flexible connection structure further includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part, which are arranged at intervals along a second direction and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first connecting part and the second connecting part in the second direction to restrict the rotation of the first component relative to the second component. The first limiting portion includes a first limiting rib and a first limiting plate. The first limiting rib is disposed on one of the first component and the second component, and the first limiting plate is disposed on the other of the first component and the second component and configured to form a limiting abutment with the first limiting rib in a third direction, wherein the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively. The second limiting portion includes a second limiting rib and a second limiting plate. The second limiting rib is disposed on one of the first component and the second component, and the second limiting plate is disposed on the other of the first component and the second component and configured to form a limiting abutment with the second limiting rib in the third direction.

2. The flexible connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the connector is fastened to the first or second post, the first component can also rotate relative to the second component around the first direction by a predetermined angle.

3. The flexible connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer adhesive layer is provided on the mating surface of the first limiting rib and the first limiting plate and / or on the mating surface of the second limiting rib and the second limiting plate.

4. The flexible connection structure according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first hole and the second hole are elliptical, and the diameters of the first post and the second post are smaller than the minor axes of the corresponding first hole and the second hole, respectively.

5. The flexible connection structure according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The connector is provided with one of a screw and a screw hole, and the first or second post is provided with the other of the screw and the screw hole, so that the connector can be locked with the first or second post by thread engagement.

6. A dispenser, characterized in that, The distributor includes: Distributor body; Dispenser handle, The dispenser handle and the dispenser body are fixed together by a flexible connection structure as described in any one of claims 1-5.

7. A filter, characterized in that, The filter includes: Filter body; Filter handle, The filter handle and the filter body are fixed together by a flexible connection structure as described in any one of claims 1-5.

8. A washing device, characterized in that, The washing equipment includes: At least one of the dispenser according to claim 6 and the filter according to claim 7.

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