Control panel and washing machine

Abstract

The application provides a control disc seat and a washing machine. The control disc seat comprises a body, and a guide slope gradually declining from inside to outside is arranged at the outer periphery of the top of the body. The guide slope is arranged at the outer periphery of the control disc seat to form a concave space at the outer periphery of the upper surface of the control disc seat, thereby achieving the remarkable technical progress that the user can conveniently open and close the upper cover by extending into the space between the control disc seat and the upper cover from the concave space. Meanwhile, the guide slope is arranged at the outer periphery of the control disc seat, so that the guide slope can be effectively shielded after the upper cover is closed, the concave space for opening and closing the door cover is hidden, and the overall appearance of the washing machine can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of washing machine technology, specifically relating to a control panel base for a washing machine, and also to a washing machine having the aforementioned control panel base and having a top cover mounted on the control panel base. Background Technology

[0002] A fully automatic washing machine generally consists of a washing machine body, control panel, outer tub, inner tub, pulsator, and transmission system. The control panel is installed on the upper part of the washing machine body and is usually made of high-strength plastics such as PP or ABS through injection molding. The control panel is located on the upper part of the control panel (usually on the top front or rear side of the control panel). The control panel is mainly used to fix and install control components, i.e., electrical components, such as the computer board, water level switch, power switch, micro switch, reed switch, safety switch, stop switch, water inlet switch, water inlet valve, etc. It may also contain water inlets for filling the tub, sterilization boxes, actuators, and other components.

[0003] Typically, a clothing inlet is set in the middle of the control panel for putting clothes into a bucket installed inside the box, and a cover is installed on the top of the control panel to open and close the clothing inlet.

[0004] How to design a lid opening and closing mechanism on a washing machine that is both convenient for users to open and close the lid and can be hidden to enhance the aesthetics of the washing machine has become a hot research topic.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is hereby proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a control panel base for a washing machine, so as to facilitate the opening and closing of the top cover while effectively supporting it. Furthermore, another objective of this invention is to provide a washing machine in which the top cover can conceal the notch on the control panel base, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the machine.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows:

[0008] The present invention provides a control panel base, which includes a body, and a guide slope that gradually slopes downward from the inside to the outside at the outer periphery of the top of the body.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the top of the body is provided with an upward protrusion extending along the periphery, and a local section of the protrusion is provided with a recessed depression, the surface of which is a guide slope that gradually slopes downward from the top of the body to the side wall of the body.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the top of the body is provided with an upwardly protruding part extending along the outer periphery, and at least a portion of the outer periphery of the upper surface of the protruding part is a guide slope that gradually slopes downward to the side wall of the body.

[0011] Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on the front side of the main body. The protrusion is a strip extending along the outer periphery. The middle section of the strip protrusion is recessed. The upper surface of the recess is a guide slope extending downward in a direction away from the clothing insertion port.

[0012] Furthermore, the main body is ring-shaped, with the middle of the ring-shaped main body forming a clothing insertion port that runs vertically through it. The upper surface of the outer periphery of the main body forms a first support surface, and an upwardly protruding part is provided at the edge of the outer periphery of the main body. The upper surface of the protruding part forms a second support surface, and the second support surface has a recessed guide slope on the front side of the first support surface.

[0013] Furthermore, the inclined plane is guided to extend downwards in a direction away from the clothing delivery port.

[0014] Furthermore, the left and right ends of the guide slope are respectively connected to the second support surface on the corresponding side and above via transition curved surfaces, the rear side of the guide slope is connected to the first support surface, and the front side is connected to the front side wall of the body; preferably, the guide slope is provided with a rounded chamfer surface at the junction with the first support surface and / or the front side wall of the body.

[0015] Furthermore, the width of the guiding inclined surface in the front-rear direction of the main body is greater than or equal to the width of the second supporting surface in the front-rear direction of the main body.

[0016] Furthermore, the width of the transition surface gradually narrows in the front-rear direction of the body from the guide slope towards the second support surface; preferably, the upper surface of the protrusion includes a top surface, a transition arc surface and a downward sloping surface arranged sequentially from the outer periphery of the body towards the center, and the top of the transition surface is connected to the top surface of the upper surface of the protrusion.

[0017] The present invention also provides a washing machine, including a control panel as described above, a top cover installed on the top of the control panel, the outer periphery of the top cover correspondingly blocking the guide slope of the control panel, and a gap between the lower surface of the top cover and the guide slope, the gap forming a notch for a user to extend under the top cover.

[0018] Furthermore, the lower surface of the upper cover is in contact with and supported by the first support surface and / or the second support surface of the upper surface of the control panel base body.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0020] By setting a guide slope on the outer periphery of the control panel base, a recessed space is formed on the outer periphery of the upper surface of the control panel base. This allows users to extend their arms through the recessed space between the control panel base and the upper cover, making it easier for them to open and close the cover. At the same time, the guide slope is located on the outer periphery of the control panel base, so that the guide slope can be effectively covered when the cover is closed. This hides the recessed space for opening and closing the cover, effectively improving the overall aesthetics of the washing machine.

[0021] At the same time, the present invention has a simple structure, a concise method, and significant effects, making it suitable for widespread use.

[0022] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the washing machine's top cover in the closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view of the closed state of the washing machine lid in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA;

[0027] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point C;

[0028] Figure 5 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of BB;

[0029] Figure 6 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram at point D;

[0030] Figure 7 and 8 These are exploded structural diagrams of the upper cover and control panel from different perspectives in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the washing machine with its top cover open in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point E;

[0033] Figure 11 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point F;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a top view of the washing machine with its top cover open in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 13 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of JJ;

[0036] Figure 14 This is an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of KK.

[0037] Key components in the diagram: 100, Top cover; 200, Control panel base; 300, Rotating shaft; 400, Stop; 500, Water tank; 600, Housing; 700, Base; 1, Main body; 2, Clothing inlet; 3, First support surface; 4, Second support surface; 5, Protrusion; 6, Guide slope; 7, Mounting groove; 8, Peripheral wall; 9. Notch; 10. Lower convex part; 11. First supported surface; 12. Second supported surface; 13. Recess; 14. Transition surface; 15. Arc-shaped surface; 51. Top surface; 52. Transition arc surface; 53. Downward sloping surface; 101. Cover plate; 102. Frame; 103. Upper decorative piece; 104. Lower fixing piece; 105. Cover plate; 106. Fixed flat part; 107. Outer peripheral decorative part; 108. Groove; 109. Slot; 110. Handle gap; 121. Downward bending part; 122. Step; 123. Hollow cavity; 81. Front semi-circular arc segment; 82. Rear straight segment; 83. Left connecting curve segment; 84. Right connecting curve segment; 85. Vertical surface; 86. Opening; 87. Outer end face.

[0038] 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

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the illustration, an embodiment of the present invention describes a washing machine, which includes,

[0043] The box is 600mm in size and is formed into a cylindrical shape that extends vertically.

[0044] The base 700 is installed at the lower part of the cylindrical box 600 to support the box 600. The lower part is equipped with components such as feet that protrude downwards and contact the ground.

[0045] The control panel 200 is attached to the top of the cylindrical box 600 and has a clothing loading port 1 in the middle.

[0046] The top cover 100 is installed on the control panel base 200 and can be flipped up and closed, corresponding to closing or opening the clothing loading port 1 provided on the control panel base 200.

[0047] In this embodiment of the invention, the housing 600 is also equipped with an outer tub, an inner tub, a pulsator, and other components for washing clothes fed into the clothing inlet 1; and on the upper part of the base 700 and inside the control panel 200, any existing electrical components and / or pipelines (not shown in the drawings) such as a water inlet structure, a drainage structure, and a feeding structure are also installed.

[0048] Example 1

[0049] like Figures 1 to 14As shown, this embodiment introduces a control panel base 200 for a washing machine, including a horizontally placed annular body 1 with a clothes loading port 2 that runs vertically through the center; the upper surface of the body 1 includes two support surfaces at different heights, at least one of which is used to support the upper cover 100 above the control panel base 200; the first support surface 3 is lower than the second support surface 4, and the first support surface 3 is set closer to the center of the body 1 relative to the second support surface 4.

[0050] The above design creates two rings of support surfaces at different heights on the upper surface of the control panel base. This provides separate support for different areas of the upper cover, significantly improving the stability of the control panel base on the upper cover. This reduces vibration of the upper cover when closed and supported by the control panel base during washing machine operation, greatly reducing operating noise. Furthermore, by setting support surfaces at different heights on the outer perimeter of the control panel base, with the outer support surface being higher, the gap between the control panel base and the upper cover is effectively concealed, achieving a double-layered effect of shielding the contact gap between the upper cover and the control panel base.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer peripheral area of ​​the upper surface of the body 1 of the control panel 200 forms the first support surface 3; the outer peripheral edge of the body 1 of the control panel 200 is provided with an upward protrusion 5 that is higher than the top surface, and the upper surface of the protrusion 5 forms the second support surface 4.

[0052] In this embodiment, the control panel base 200 has a square body, and each of the left and right sides of the square body 1 is provided with a strip-shaped protrusion 5. The strip-shaped protrusion 5 extends along the front and rear direction of the square body 1, and the upper surfaces of the two strip-shaped protrusions 5 are at the same height and together form the second support surface 4.

[0053] Preferably, in this embodiment, the strip-shaped protrusions 5 on the left and right sides of the body 1 of the control panel 200 are symmetrically arranged to support the upper cover 100 on the left and right sides respectively, so as to avoid the problem that the upper surface cannot be formed into a plane due to the offset after the upper cover 100 is closed.

[0054] In this embodiment, the strip-shaped protrusions 5 on both the left and right sides of the main body 1 of the control panel base 200 extend to the front side of the square main body 1 and extend towards each other along the front edge of the main body 1. The strip-shaped protrusions 5 on the left and right sides are spaced apart at one end of the front side of the square main body 1. This arrangement ensures that the protrusions are distributed on at least the left, right, and front sides of the control panel base body, achieving effective support for the top cover from three different directions and significantly improving the stability of the top cover support – a remarkable technological advancement. Simultaneously, by not providing a protrusion in the center of the front side of the control panel base, a reasonable design is achieved, leaving a gap space for the user to insert when opening the top cover.

[0055] In this embodiment, the rear ends of the strip-shaped protrusions 5 on the left and right sides extend to the rear ends of the corresponding sides of the square body 1; the rear side of the body 1 of the control panel base 200 is provided with an upwardly open and downwardly recessed strip-shaped mounting groove 7, which extends along the left and right directions on the rear side of the square body 1, and the left and right ends of the strip-shaped mounting groove 7 are correspondingly closed; the left and right ends of the strip-shaped mounting groove 7 extend to the rear ends of the corresponding sides of the strip-shaped protrusions 5, and the rear ends of the strip-shaped protrusions 5 are overlapped and covered by the strip-shaped grooves 7.

[0056] In this embodiment, the rear end of the strip-shaped protrusion 5 has a notch 9 facing the inner periphery of the square body 1, making the wall thickness of the rear end of the strip-shaped protrusion 5 relatively smaller than other parts; the notch 9 is open both upwards and towards the center of the body 1, and the notch 9 forms the left and right ends of the strip-shaped mounting groove 7. With the above arrangement, not only can the ends of the strip-shaped mounting groove be closed, but the left and right length of the strip-shaped mounting groove can also be increased, so that it can provide sufficient assembly space for the rotating shaft connected to the top cover, and can also effectively shield the connection between the control panel base and the top cover.

[0057] like Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the protrusion 5 includes a top surface 51, a transition arc surface 52, and a downward sloping surface 53 arranged sequentially from the outer periphery of the body to the center. Any or a combination of the top surface 51, the transition arc surface 52, and the downward sloping surface 53 constitutes the second support surface 4. Preferably, the top surface 51, the transition arc surface 52, and the downward sloping surface 53 are all the second support surfaces 4 that support the upper cover 100.

[0058] In this embodiment, the side of the top surface 51 away from the center of the square body 1 is connected to the side wall of the square body 1 via an arc surface, so as to round the corner of the outer edge of the body 1 and avoid the occurrence of problems such as scratches by the user.

[0059] In this embodiment, the downward-sloping surface 53 is a surface that gradually slopes downward from the side away from the center of the square body 1 towards the center of the square body 1. The side of the downward-sloping surface 53 facing the center of the square body 1 is connected to the first support surface 3 formed by the outer periphery of the top surface of the body 1.

[0060] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the upper surface of the body 1 is formed by an annular plane at the same height, which constitutes the first support surface 3. Preferably, the rear side of the upper surface of the square body 1 is provided with a downwardly recessed strip-shaped mounting groove 7. The strip-shaped mounting groove 7 is used for mounting components such as the rotating shaft 300 connected to the upper cover 100. The strip-shaped mounting groove 7 is set lower than the first support surface 3 so that after the upper cover 100 is installed on the control panel base 200, the lower surface of the upper cover 100 is in effective contact with the upper surface of the control panel base 200. This not only reduces the overall height of the washing machine but also effectively reduces the gap height between the upper cover 100 and the control panel base 200.

[0061] In this invention, the lower first support surface 3 on the upper surface of the control panel base 200 can be positioned relatively away from the center of the body 1 from the higher second support surface 4 (not shown in the drawings).

[0062] Example 2

[0063] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown in the figure, this embodiment introduces a washing machine top cover 100. The lower surface of the top cover 100 has two supported surfaces at different heights. The first supported surface 11 is lower than the second supported surface 12, and the first supported surface 11 is positioned closer to the center of the top cover 100 than the second supported surface 12. In this embodiment, the first supported surface 11 and / or the second supported surface 12 are used to contact and support the upper surface of the control panel base 200 below the top cover 100, so that the closed top cover 100 is effectively supported by the control panel base 200, thereby improving the stability of the installation support of the top cover 100 on the control panel base 200.

[0064] In this embodiment, by providing supported surfaces at different heights on the lower surface of the top cover, different positions of the top cover can be supported by the control panel base below. This allows the top cover to be effectively supported at multiple different positions after being fastened to the control panel base, thereby greatly improving the stability of the top cover and effectively preventing vibration of the top cover during the operation of the washing machine. At the same time, two rings of supported surfaces with a higher outer ring and a lower inner ring are provided on the lower outer surface of the top cover, allowing the top cover to connect with the control panel base through multiple different supported surfaces after closing.

[0065] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer periphery of the upper cover 100 forms a second supported surface 12, and the second supported surface 12 is provided with a downwardly protruding lower protrusion 10 on the side near the center of the door cover 100. The lower surface of the lower protrusion 10 forms a first supported surface 11.

[0066] In this embodiment, the upper cover 100 is installed above the control panel base 200 described in Embodiment 1. The rear side of the upper cover 100 can be flipped open upwards and installed above the control panel base 200 via a pivot 300. In this embodiment, when the upper cover 100 is fastened to the control panel base 200, the first supported surface 11 on the lower surface of the upper cover 100 is in contact with the first supporting surface 3, the second supported surface 12 and the second supporting surface 4 on the upper surface of the control panel base 200, thereby achieving the purpose of the control panel base 200 effectively supporting the fastened upper cover 100.

[0067] Meanwhile, in this invention, the first supported surface 11 on the lower surface of the upper cover 100 and the first supporting surface 3 on the upper surface of the control panel 200 can be supported separately; or, the second supported surface 12 on the lower surface of the upper cover 100 and the second supporting surface 4 on the upper surface of the control panel 200 can be supported separately (not shown in the drawings), and the effect of supporting and assembling the upper cover 100 can still be achieved.

[0068] Preferably, in this embodiment, a sealing portion can be provided on the first supported surface 11 and / or the second supported surface 12 of the upper cover 100, so that when the first supported surface 11 and / or the second supported surface 12 of the upper cover 100 comes into contact with the upper surface of the control panel 200, the sealing portion can effectively seal the junction between the upper cover and the control panel 200, so that the upper cover 100 can be closed to seal and fasten the clothing inlet 2 provided on the control panel 200. Of course, a sealing portion can also be provided on the first supported surface 3 and / or the second supported surface 4 of the upper surface of the control panel 200, which can also achieve the effect of effectively sealing the clothing inlet 2 after the upper cover 100 is fastened. The sealing portion provided on the first supported surface 11 and / or the second supported surface 12 of the upper cover 100 can be at least one sealing strip or other component made of elastic rubber material (not shown in the drawings).

[0069] like Figures 5 to 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper cover 100 includes a cover plate 101, and a frame 102 is installed on the outer periphery of the cover plate 101; a lower protrusion 10 is provided on the inner periphery side of the lower surface of the frame 102, and the lower surface of the lower protrusion 10 constitutes a first supported surface 11; the outer periphery side of the lower surface of the frame 102 is set higher than the lower protrusion 10, constituting a second supported surface 12.

[0070] By setting a frame around the outer perimeter of the top cover, the frame can be replaced for different washing machine models, allowing the top cover size to be adjusted to fit various washing machine models. At the same time, the shape and color of the frame can be changed according to user habits. Furthermore, by setting the top cover into two parts, the cover plate and the frame, repairs can be performed by replacing only the frame.

[0071] In this embodiment, the frame 102 includes an upper decorative member 103 and a lower fixing member 104 stacked vertically. The upper decorative member 103 is fixed to the cover plate 101, and the lower fixing member 104 is installed on the upper decorative member 103 and / or the cover plate 101; or, the lower fixing member 104 is fixed to the cover plate 101, and the upper decorative member 103 is clamped and fixed between the lower fixing member 104 and the cover plate 101. The upper decorative member 103 can be made of materials such as glass or PVC, and the lower fixing member 104 can be made of the same material as the board, or the lower fixing member 104 can be integrally formed with the cover plate 101.

[0072] In this embodiment, the upper decorative part 103 includes a fixed flat part 106 located on the lower side of the outer periphery of the cover plate 101, with its upper surface in contact with the cover plate 101; and an outer peripheral decorative part 107 located on the periphery of the cover plate 101, with its upper surface on the same plane as the upper surface of the outer periphery of the cover plate 101.

[0073] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the outer peripheral decorative part 107 and the outer peripheral upper surface of the cover plate 101 are in the same outward and downward inclined plane, so as to guide the water flow on the upper surface of the cover 100 and avoid the occurrence of problems such as water accumulation on the upper side of the cover 100.

[0074] In a further preferred embodiment, the inclined surface is provided with multiple grooves 108 and / or ribs extending along the outline of the upper cover 100 to increase the friction coefficient of the edge of the upper cover 100 and facilitate the user's opening and closing of the upper cover.

[0075] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the fixing plane portion 106 of the upper decorative member 103 is attached to the lower surface of the cover plate 101 and fixed by adhesive, and the lower fixing member 104 is fixed to the cover plate 101 by a snap-fit ​​structure or screws.

[0076] In this embodiment, the lower fixing member 104 is a strip plate with both ends bent upwards. The inner peripheral bent end of the lower fixing member 104 extends upwards to the lower surface of the cover plate 101 and fits against the inner peripheral sidewall of the upper decorative member 103. The outer peripheral bent end of the lower fixing member 104 extends upwards to the lower surface of the outer peripheral decorative part 107 of the upper decorative member 103 and is clamped in the slot 109 between the downward bent part 121 on the outer peripheral side of the outer peripheral decorative part 107 and the step 122 at the junction of the inner peripheral side of the outer peripheral decorative part 107 and the fixed plane part 106.

[0077] In this embodiment, the lower fixing member 104 and the upper decorative member 103 together form a hollow cavity 123, so that there is a buffer gap formed by the hollow cavity 123 between the lower fixing member 104 and the upper decorative member 103, so that the two can be buffered when the upper cover 100 is closed, which can not only reduce the impact force of closing the door, but also reduce the sound of closing the door.

[0078] In this embodiment, the lower surface of the lower fixing member 104 forms a second supported surface 12, at least a portion of which is a plane, to effectively support the upper cover 100.

[0079] In this embodiment, the cover plate 101 of the upper cover 100 is square, and the frame 102 is a "U" shape corresponding to the front, left and right outer periphery of the square cover plate 101.

[0080] In this embodiment, the top surface of the outer periphery of the cover 100 is a slope that gradually slopes downward from the center to the outer periphery; preferably, the slope is provided with a plurality of downwardly recessed grooves 108 and / or a plurality of upwardly protruding protrusions.

[0081] In this invention, the lower first supported surface 11 of the lower surface of the cover 100 can be positioned closer to the center of the body 1 than the higher second supported surface 12 (not shown in the drawings).

[0082] Example 3

[0083] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, this embodiment also introduces a control panel base 200 based on the above embodiment, which includes a body 1, and a guide slope 6 that gradually slopes downward from the inside to the outside at the outer periphery of the top of the body 1.

[0084] By setting a guide slope on the outer periphery of the control panel base, a recessed space is formed on the outer periphery of the upper surface of the control panel base. This allows users to extend their arms through the recessed space between the control panel base and the upper cover, making it easier for them to open and close the cover. At the same time, the guide slope is located on the outer periphery of the control panel base, so that the guide slope can be effectively covered when the cover is closed. This hides the recessed space for opening and closing the cover, effectively improving the overall aesthetics of the washing machine.

[0085] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the top of the control panel base 200 body 1 is provided with an upward protrusion 5 extending along the outer periphery, and a local section of the protrusion 5 is provided with a recess 13. The surface of the recess 13 is a guide slope 6 that gradually slopes downward from the top surface of the body 1 to the side wall of the body 1.

[0086] By setting the guide ramp in the recess of the protrusion of the control panel body, the protrusion effectively covers the gap of the door cover closure, while allowing the user to easily insert the guide ramp into the gap to open the door cover, thus achieving the purpose of using the guide ramp and the protrusion together.

[0087] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the front side of the control panel base 200 body 1 is provided with a strip-shaped protrusion 5 extending along the edge, and the middle section of the strip-shaped protrusion 5 is provided with a recess 13. The upper surface of the recess 13 is a guide slope 6 extending downward in a direction away from the clothing inlet 2. By setting the guide slope 6 on the front side of the control panel base 200, it is more convenient for the user to open the top cover.

[0088] In this embodiment, the body 1 of the control panel 200 is ring-shaped, and the middle of the ring-shaped body 1 forms a clothing loading port 2 that runs vertically through it. The upper surface of the outer periphery of the body 1 forms a first support surface 3. The edge of the outer periphery of the body 1 is provided with an upwardly protruding part 5. The upper surface of the protruding part 5 forms a second support surface 4. The second support surface 4 is provided with a recessed guide slope 6 on the front side of the first support surface 3.

[0089] In this embodiment, the guide slope 6 of the control panel 200 extends downward in a direction away from the clothing inlet 2 to increase the height of the gap between the door cover 100 and the front side of the control panel 200, providing a groove space that is convenient for the user to insert.

[0090] In this embodiment, the left and right ends of the guide slope 6 of the control panel base 200 are respectively connected to the corresponding side and the upper second support surface 4 via the transition curved surface 14. The rear side of the guide slope 6 is connected to the first support surface 3, and the front side is connected to the front side wall of the body 1. Preferably, the guide slope 6 is provided with a rounded chamfer at the junction with the first support surface 3 and / or the front side wall of the body 1.

[0091] In this embodiment, the width of the guide slope 6 in the front-rear direction of the body 1 is greater than or equal to the width of the second support surface 4 in the front-rear direction of the body 1, so as to increase the gap height between the guide slope 6 and the top cover 100 and further facilitate the user to open and close the top cover 100.

[0092] In this embodiment, the width of the transition surface 6 gradually narrows from the guide slope towards the second support surface 4 in the front-rear direction of the body 1; preferably, the upper surface of the protrusion 5 includes a top surface 51, a transition arc surface 52 and a downward sloping surface 53 arranged sequentially from the outer periphery of the body 1 towards the center, and the top end of the transition surface 14 is connected to the top surface 51 of the upper surface of the protrusion 5.

[0093] In this embodiment, a top cover 100 is installed above the control panel base 200. The top cover 100 can be the top cover 100 described in Embodiment 2 above. The outer periphery of the top cover 100 covers the guide slope 6 of the control panel base 200. There is a handle gap 110 between the lower surface of the top cover 100 and the guide slope 6. The handle gap 110 forms a notch for the user to reach under the top cover 100. With the above arrangement, the top cover of the washing machine can completely cover the guide slope of the control panel base. At the same time, it also makes the outer periphery of the control panel base free of outward protrusions, making the washing machine more aesthetically pleasing. In addition, in this embodiment, the lower outer periphery of the top cover 100, in the area opposite to the guide slope 6, is provided with multiple grooves 108 and / or ribs arranged at intervals to increase the friction force when the user operates the top cover and improve the convenience of opening and closing the top cover.

[0094] In this embodiment of the invention, a protruding portion 5 extending outward and projecting upward along the outer periphery of the top of the main body 1 of the control panel base 200 may be provided. At least a portion of the outer periphery of the upper surface of the protruding portion 5 is a guide slope 6 that gradually slopes downward to the side wall of the main body, so that a guide slope 6 extending downward and outward is directly provided at the outer periphery of the upper surface of the protruding portion, thereby achieving the purpose of providing a handle groove for the user to reach into on the outer periphery of the control panel base. Similarly, a guide slope 6 extending around the outer periphery of the upper surface of the protruding portion 5 may also be provided, so that the user can reach between the control panel base and the top cover from various directions to open and close the top cover (not shown in the drawings).

[0095] Example 4

[0096] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, based on the above embodiments, this embodiment also introduces a washing machine cover mounting structure. The cover 100 is mounted on the control panel base 200 with the rear side being able to be flipped open upwards via a pivot structure. The left and right sides of the cover 100 are respectively provided with downward protruding baffles 105 that block the pivot structure from opening the cover 100.

[0097] By setting downward-protruding baffles on the left and right sides of the top cover, the baffles cover the entire outer contour of the rotating shaft structure, so that the user cannot see the rotating shaft component from the side during the opening and closing of the top cover. This not only improves the aesthetics of the washing machine, but also effectively blocks the rotating shaft component, reducing the occurrence of problems such as collisions.

[0098] In this embodiment, the upper cover may have all the technical features of the upper cover described in any of the above embodiments; the control panel base may have all the technical features of the control panel base described in any of the above embodiments.

[0099] like Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the rear side of the top cover 100 is provided with a downwardly protruding pivot 300. The pivot 300 extends in the left-right direction and is hinged to the control panel base 200, which can rotate around the pivot. The baffles 105 provided on the left and right sides of the top cover 100 at least cover the projection of the outer periphery of the pivot 300. In this embodiment, the pivot 300 can be directly hinged to the control panel base, which can rotate around the pivot, or it can be hinged to the control panel base via other components. At the same time, any existing components that can be installed on the washing machine top cover, such as a stop 400 or a damping component, can be added to the pivot 300 to provide a positioning force or apply a buffering damping force when the top cover is closed or opened.

[0100] In this embodiment, the baffle plate 105 extends vertically downward along the left and right side walls of the upper cover 100, and the baffle plate 105 is perpendicular to the upper cover 100; preferably, the baffle plate 105 is integrally formed with the upper cover 100.

[0101] In this embodiment, a recessed mounting groove 7 is provided on the rear side of the top surface of the control panel base 200. The rotating shaft 300 provided below the upper cover 100 is installed in the mounting groove 7. The rotating shaft 300 is directly or through a connecting structure connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 7, so that the rotating shaft 300 and the control panel base 200 can rotate relative to each other around the axis. The baffle plates 105 provided on the lower left and right sides of the upper cover 100 are in the same vertical section as the mounting groove 7, so that the baffle plates 105 are in the mounting groove 7 when the upper cover 100 is closed.

[0102] In this embodiment, the control panel base 200 is provided with upward protrusions 5 on the left and right sides respectively, and the upper surface of the protrusions 5 corresponds to the lower surface of the closed door cover 100; the protrusions 5 on the left and right sides of the control panel base 200 correspond to the two ends of the sealing mounting groove 7, and when the door cover 100 is closed, the left and right side shields 105 are both located between the left and right side protrusions 5; preferably, when the door cover 100 is closed, the left and right side shields 105 are in contact with the inner peripheral sidewall of the corresponding side protrusions 5.

[0103] In this embodiment, notches 9 are provided at the rear ends of the left and right protrusions 5 on both sides of the control panel base 200. The notches 9 and the baffle 105 are on the same vertical section, which is used for the baffle 105 to extend into the corresponding section when the door cover 100 is closed. Preferably, the notch 9 on the inner side of the rear end of the protrusion 5 is connected to the mounting groove 7.

[0104] In this embodiment, the upper cover 100 includes a cover plate 101, and a frame 102 is installed on the outer periphery of the cover plate 101. The rear ends of the left and right side frames 102 are respectively provided with downward protruding baffles 105.

[0105] In this embodiment, the lower side of the frame 102 is provided with a downwardly protruding lower protrusion 10, the lower surface of the lower protrusion 10 forms a first supported surface 11, and the lower surface of the frame 102 around the lower protrusion 10 forms a second supported surface 12; the outer peripheral area of ​​the upper surface of the control panel base 200 forms a first support surface 3, and the outer edge of the first support surface 3 is provided with an upwardly protruding protrusion 5, the upper surface of the protrusion 5 forms a second support surface 4; when the door cover 100 is closed, the first support surface 3 supports the first supported surface 11, and / or the second support surface 4 supports the second supported surface 12.

[0106] In this embodiment, the front side of the control panel 200 is provided with a guide slope 6 that gradually slopes outward. When the door cover 100 is closed, it covers the guide slope 6. There is a notch between the lower surface of the door cover 100 and the guide slope 6 for the user to insert.

[0107] Example 5

[0108] like Figures 1 to 14As shown, this embodiment introduces a control panel base 200, which includes a body 1, a clothing inlet 2 at the center of the body 1, and a peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 extending downward from the inner periphery of the top of the body 1. The peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 has at least one outwardly protruding and curved arc surface 15.

[0109] In this embodiment, the cross-sections of each point on the outwardly convex curved surface 15 are all located on the outer side away from the clothing inlet 2, so that the peripheral wall of the clothing inlet forms a bowl-shaped structure with a radial dimension that gradually widens from bottom to top. This not only significantly increases the radial dimension of the clothing inlet, but also improves the user's sense of touch and enhances the aesthetics.

[0110] In this embodiment, at least the portion of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 corresponding to the front side of the main body 1 is an outwardly convex curved surface 15. Preferably, in this embodiment, all peripheral walls 8 of the clothing inlet 2 are outwardly convex curved surfaces 15; or, as... Figures 10 to 14 As shown, the area of ​​the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2, except for the rear center, is composed of an outwardly convex curved surface 15.

[0111] like Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 is a square with rounded corners on all four sides; the lower contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 is an irregular shape with a semi-circular arc segment 81 on the front side, a straight line segment 82 on the rear side, and connecting curve segments 83 and 84 on the left and right sides; preferably, in this embodiment, the upper contour and the lower contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 coincide at the midline of the left and right sides of the body 1, and the upper contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 is eccentrically set towards the rear of the body 1 relative to the lower contour.

[0112] like Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, the connecting line between the two ends of the arc of the front plate is the front and rear dividing line of the clothing inlet. The intersection of the front and rear dividing line and the left and right center dividing line is the center of the clothing inlet. The center of the clothing inlet is centered in the left and right direction of the control panel base relative to the center of the upper outline of the square, and is offset backward in the front and rear direction.

[0113] In this embodiment, the lower contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 is divided into a front semi-circular arc segment 81, a left connecting curve segment 83, a rear straight line segment 82 and a right connecting curve segment 84 connected end to end in sequence, and each segment is set towards the front, left, rear and right of the body 1 in sequence.

[0114] The front semicircular arc segment 81 bends and extends from the center to the left and right sides and backward. The curvature of each part of the front semicircular arc segment 81 is basically the same, forming a semicircular arc segment.

[0115] The left connecting curve segment 83 extends backward and to the right from the left end of the front semicircular arc segment 81, and the curvature of each part of the left connecting curve segment 83 gradually increases as it extends backward.

[0116] The right connecting curve segment 84 extends backward and to the left from the right end of the front semicircular arc segment 81, and the curvature of each part of the right connecting curve segment 84 gradually increases as it extends backward.

[0117] The rear straight segment 82 extends from the center to the left and right sides. The curvature of each part of the rear straight segment 82 is basically 0, forming a straight segment.

[0118] Preferably, in this embodiment, the lower contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 is symmetrically arranged relative to the left and right midline of the main body 1.

[0119] In this embodiment, the extension length of the front semicircular arc segment 81 in the front-rear direction of the body 1 is greater than the distance between the rear straight segment 82 and the rear end of the front semicircular arc segment 81 in the front-rear direction of the body 1.

[0120] In this embodiment, the distance between the rear end of the lower contour and the rear end of the upper contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 projected on the same horizontal plane is less than the distance between the front end of the lower contour and the front end of the upper contour projected on the same horizontal plane; the distance between the left end of the lower contour and the left end of the upper contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 projected on the same horizontal plane is equal to the distance between the right end of the lower contour and the right end of the upper contour projected on the same horizontal plane.

[0121] Preferably, in this embodiment, the distance between the rear end of the lower contour and the rear end of the upper contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 projected on the same horizontal plane is close to 0; the distance between the front end of the lower contour and the front end of the upper contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 projected on the same horizontal plane is approximately equal to the distance between the left end of the lower contour and the left end of the upper contour of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 projected on the same horizontal plane.

[0122] In this embodiment, the upper end of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 is smoothly connected to the inner peripheral side of the upper surface of the body 1 via a rounded chamfered curved surface.

[0123] like Figures 12 to 14As shown, in this embodiment, the rear center of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2 is formed by a vertical surface 85, and an opening 86 is provided on the vertical surface. A water box 500 that can be pulled outward from inside the control panel is installed at the opening 86. In this embodiment, preferably, the outer end face 87 of the water box 500 facing the clothing inlet 2 is flush with the vertical surface 85 at the rear center of the peripheral wall 8 of the clothing inlet 2. In this embodiment, the lower end of the outer end face 87 of the water box 500 facing the clothing inlet 2 is provided with multiple spaced ribs or grooves 108 to increase the friction during the pulling process of the water box 500 and facilitate the user's pulling.

[0124] In this embodiment, the control panel 200 may also have all the technical features of the control panel 200 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0125] Example 6

[0126] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, this embodiment introduces a washing machine, including a control panel 200 as described in any of the above embodiments, and an upper cover 100 as described in any of the above embodiments installed on the control panel 200 for opening and closing the clothes loading port 2 provided on the control panel 200.

[0127] 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. 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 control panel base, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The outer periphery of the top of the main body (1) is provided with a guide slope (6) that gradually slopes downward from the inside to the outside; The body (1) is ring-shaped, and the middle part of the ring-shaped body (1) forms a clothing loading port (2) that runs vertically through the body. The upper surface of the outer periphery of the body (1) forms a first support surface (3). The outer periphery of the body (1) is provided with an upward protrusion (5). The upper surface of the protrusion (5) forms a second support surface (4). The second support surface (4) has a recessed guide slope (6) on the front side of the first support surface (3). The left and right ends of the guide slope (6) are respectively connected to the second support surface (4) on the corresponding side and above via the transition curved surface (14). The rear side of the guide slope (6) is connected to the first support surface (3), and the front side is connected to the front side wall of the body (1). The guide slope (6) is provided with a rounded chamfer at the junction with the first support surface (3) and / or the front side wall of the body (1); The guide slope (6) extends downward in a direction away from the clothing inlet (2); The width of the guide ramp (6) in the front-back direction of the body (1) is greater than or equal to the width of the second support surface (4) in the front-back direction of the body (1); The transition surface (14) gradually narrows in width in the front-rear direction of the body from the guide slope (6) toward the second support surface (4).

2. A control panel base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the top of the body (1) is provided with a protrusion (5) that extends outward along the periphery and protrudes upward. A local section of the protrusion (5) is provided with a recess (13) that is recessed downward. The surface of the recess (13) is a guide slope (6) that gradually slopes downward from the top surface of the body (1) to the side wall of the body (1).

3. A control panel base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protrusion (5) provided on the front side of the main body (1) is a strip extending along the outer periphery. The middle section of the protrusion (5) is provided with the recess (13). The upper surface of the recess (13) is the guide slope (6) extending downward in a direction away from the clothing inlet (2).

4. A control panel base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the protrusion (5) includes a top surface (51), a transition arc surface (52) and a downward sloping surface (53) arranged sequentially from the outer periphery of the body (1) towards the center. The top end of the transition surface (14) is connected to the top surface (51) of the upper surface of the protrusion (5).

5. A washing machine, comprising a control panel base (200) as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a top cover (100) is mounted on the top of the control panel base (200), characterized in that, The outer periphery of the upper cover (100) correspondingly covers the guide slope (6) of the control panel base (200), and there is a handle gap (110) between the lower surface of the upper cover (100) and the guide slope (6) for the user's hand to reach under the upper cover (100).

6. A washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower surface of the upper cover (100) is in contact with and supported by the first support surface (3) and / or the second support surface (4) of the upper surface of the body (1).

7. A washing machine according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The upper cover (100) includes a cover plate (101), and a frame (102) is installed on the outer periphery of the cover plate (101); the frame (102) includes an upper decorative element (103) and a lower fixing element (104) stacked on top of each other; the upper decorative element (103) is fixed on the cover plate (101), and the lower fixing element (104) is installed on the upper decorative element (103) and / or the cover plate (101); or, the lower fixing element (104) is fixed to the cover plate (101), and the upper decorative element (103) is clamped and fixed between the lower fixing element (104) and the cover plate (101).

8. A washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper decorative component (103) is made of glass or PVC material, and the lower fixing component (104) is integrally set with the cover plate (101).

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