Stackable laundry treatment apparatus and connection therefor

Abstract

The application discloses a stacked clothes processing device and a connecting piece thereof. The connecting piece of the stacked clothes processing device comprises a body arranged between a first clothes processing device and a second clothes processing device, the body is detachably fixedly connected with the bottom of the first clothes processing device above through a plug-in structure; and a positioning part arranged at the bottom of the body, the positioning part is detachably fixedly connected with the top of the second clothes processing device below through the plug-in structure. In the application, the body and the positioning part of the connecting piece are detachably fixedly connected with the first clothes processing device and the second clothes processing device through the plug-in structure, so that the first clothes processing device is accurately installed on the second clothes processing device, the stability of the connection between the first clothes processing device and the second clothes processing device is ensured, and the assembly efficiency of the stacked clothes processing device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, specifically, it relates to a folded clothing processing device and its connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, washing machines have become an indispensable household appliance for every family. They can spin-dry clothes, but spin-drying cannot completely remove all the moisture from clothes. Moreover, in the rainy season in southern my country, clothes are difficult to dry, have an odor, and become hard, deformed, and discolored after drying. Therefore, choosing a dryer to dry clothes has become the first choice for more families.

[0003] Currently, in order to save space in clothing handling equipment, users usually choose to stack washing machines and dryers one on top of the other, using the tension of screws to correct the installation position of the dryer in the washing machine. This installation method carries the risk of damaging the original structure of the washing machine or dryer, and cannot guarantee that the washing machine and dryer will be in the ideal assembly position after being stacked.

[0004] For example, a Chinese patent discloses a stacking bracket for connecting a dryer and a washing machine. It includes: a main board with an opening on one side; a tray slidably disposed at the opening; and a fixing member movably disposed on the main board, located on the opposite side of the opening, and connected to the washing machine, so as to stably stack existing dryers on the washing machine. However, the dryer is installed on top of the washing machine via the stacking bracket, and the assembly structure is complicated, resulting in low assembly efficiency of the dryer and washing machine.

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

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a connector for a folding garment processing device, so as to improve the assembly efficiency of the folding garment processing device.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A connector for a garment stacking processing device includes:

[0009] The main body is located between the first garment processing device and the second garment processing device, and the main body is detachably and fixedly connected to the bottom of the first garment processing device located above via a plug-in structure.

[0010] The positioning part is located at the bottom of the main body and is detachably and fixedly connected to the top of the second clothing processing device located below via a plug-in structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the main body has a box-shaped structure with an open top and a closed bottom. The closed end is attached to the top of the second garment processing device, and the open end is located at the bottom of the first garment processing device.

[0012] The positioning part includes a positioning post for insertion into the top of the second garment processing device, the positioning post being located at the bottom of the closed end and extending in a vertical direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the body includes a shell, on which there is an upwardly opening and upwardly recessed groove, and a portion of the top of the shell is recessed downward to form the box-shaped structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the inner wall at the top of the shell is provided with multiple radially protruding, spaced reinforcing ribs. Each reinforcing rib extends parallel to the axis of the body, and the two ends of each reinforcing rib are connected to the outer wall of the box-shaped structure and the side wall of the groove, respectively.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower end of the housing is bent outward horizontally to form a connecting flange, and a connecting hole is provided on the connecting flange. Fasteners pass through the connecting hole to lock the connector to the second garment processing device.

[0016] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a folded clothing processing device to achieve the purpose of positioning the installation location and improving the assembly efficiency of the folded clothing processing device.

[0017] A folded clothing handling device, comprising:

[0018] First garment processing device;

[0019] The second garment processing device is located below the first garment processing device;

[0020] As described in any of the above-mentioned connectors, the main body is disposed between the first garment processing device and the second garment processing device, the main body is detachably and fixedly connected to the first garment processing device via a plug-in structure, and the positioning part is detachably and fixedly connected to the second garment processing device via a plug-in structure.

[0021] Furthermore, the first garment processing device includes a first housing and a base disposed at the bottom of the first housing. The base has a receiving groove that opens downward and is recessed into the first housing, and the main body is embedded in the receiving groove.

[0022] Furthermore, the second garment processing device includes a second housing and a tabletop located on top of the second housing, wherein the tabletop has positioning holes for the positioning part to be inserted into.

[0023] Furthermore, the main body has a box-shaped structure with an open top and a closed bottom, and the closed end is attached to the top of the tabletop;

[0024] The positioning part includes a positioning post located at the bottom of the closed end, the positioning post passing vertically downward through the positioning hole to fix the connector to the second garment processing device.

[0025] Furthermore, the lower end of the main body is bent outward horizontally to form a connecting flange. The connecting flange and the table surface are respectively provided with connecting holes for fasteners to pass through, so as to lock the connector to the second clothing processing device.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0027] 1. In this invention, the body and positioning part of the connector are respectively detachably and fixedly connected to the first garment processing device and the second garment processing device via a plug-in structure, so that the first garment processing device is accurately installed on the second garment processing device, ensuring the stability of the connection between the first garment processing device and the second garment processing device, and improving the assembly efficiency of the stacked garment processing equipment.

[0028] 2. In this invention, the positioning post is inserted into the table of the second garment processing device, and the connector and the table of the second garment processing device are fastened together using fasteners. Then, the first garment processing device is placed on the second garment processing device, and the body is embedded in the receiving groove on the base, so that the first garment processing device is accurately installed on the second garment processing device.

[0029] 3. In this invention, multiple radially protruding and spaced reinforcing ribs are provided on the inner wall of the top of the shell. The reinforcing ribs can effectively improve the support strength and anti-torsion performance of the connector, so that the first garment processing device is placed in a safe and stable state when the second garment processing device is in operation.

[0030] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0031] 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:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folded clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a folded clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3This is an exploded view of the connector and the platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the connector and the tabletop in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a top view of the connector and the platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Sectional view along the middle AA direction;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the connector in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a bottom view of the connector in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] In the picture:

[0041] 100. First garment processing device; 101. First housing; 102. Base;

[0042] 200. Second garment handling device; 201. Second housing; 202. Tabletop; 2021. Connecting hole; 2022. Positioning hole;

[0043] 300. Connector; 301. Body; 3011. Closed end; 3012. Open end; 3013. Housing; 3014. Groove; 3015. Connecting flange; 3016. Connecting hole; 3017. Reinforcing rib; 302. Positioning part; 3021. Positioning post;

[0044] 400. Fasteners.

[0045] 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

[0046] 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.

[0047] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "longitudinal", "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 limitations on this invention.

[0048] 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.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a connector 300 for a stacked clothing processing device, comprising: a body 301 disposed between a first clothing processing device 100 and a second clothing processing device 200, the body 301 being detachably and fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper first clothing processing device 100 via a plug-in structure; and a positioning part 302 disposed at the bottom of the body 301, the positioning part 302 being detachably and fixedly connected to the top of the lower second clothing processing device 200 via a plug-in structure.

[0051] In this embodiment, the body 301 and the positioning part 302 of the connector 300 are respectively detachably and fixedly connected to the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200 via a plug-in structure, so that the first garment processing device 100 is accurately installed on the second garment processing device 200, ensuring the stability of the connection between the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200, and improving the assembly efficiency of the stacked garment processing equipment.

[0052] Preferably, the connector 300 is a metal part, which has the advantages of simple processing and high strength, and is suitable for industrial production and application.

[0053] More preferably, the connector 300 is a sheet metal part. Sheet metal parts can significantly improve the support strength of the connector 300, prevent the connector 300 from bending, deforming or even breaking, extend the service life of the connector 300, and ensure the stability of the stacked clothing processing equipment.

[0054] like Figures 4 to 8As shown, in this embodiment, the main body 301 has a box-shaped structure with an open top and a closed bottom. The closed end 3011 is attached to the top of the second clothing processing device 200, and the open end 3012 is located at the bottom of the first clothing processing device 100.

[0055] In this embodiment, the main body 301 has a box-shaped structure with an open upper end and a closed lower end. The box-shaped structure forms a buffer cavity. The closed end 3011 is attached to the top of the second clothing processing device 200, and the open end 3012 is located at the bottom of the first clothing processing device 100 to ensure that the connector 300 is stably connected to the second clothing processing device 200 below, thereby reducing the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the clothing processing equipment.

[0056] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the positioning part 302 includes a positioning post 3021 for inserting into the top of the second clothing processing device 200. The positioning post 3021 is located at the bottom of the closed end 3011 and extends in the vertical direction.

[0057] In this embodiment, the positioning post 3021 is inserted into and fixed to the top of the second garment processing device 200, so that the connector 300 is accurately installed on the second upper garment processing device, thereby achieving accurate positioning of the connector 300, making stacking installation simpler and faster, and improving assembly efficiency.

[0058] Preferably, the positioning post 3021 is wedge-shaped or conical, with a larger top and a smaller bottom, and gradually narrows inward, which facilitates the quick insertion of the positioning post 3021 into the second clothing processing device 200 from bottom to top.

[0059] More preferably, the positioning post 3021 has a hollow structure extending vertically inside, which improves the support strength and deformation resistance of the positioning post 3021 and has a significant shock absorption effect.

[0060] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the closed end 3011 is provided with at least two positioning posts 3021. The positioning posts 3021 are symmetrically arranged along the extension direction of the closed end 3011, so that the connector 300 can better support the first clothing processing device 100 and ensure the overall stability of the stacked clothing processing equipment.

[0061] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the main body 301 includes a housing 3013, the housing 3013 is provided with an upwardly opening and upwardly recessed groove 3014, and a part of the top area of ​​the housing 3013 is recessed downward to form the box-shaped structure.

[0062] In this embodiment, the housing 3013 is provided with an upward-opening and upward-recessed groove 3014, which forms a buffer cavity to reduce the impact of the second clothing processing device 200 on the overall stability of the stacked clothing processing equipment during operation and reduce the noise generated by vibration.

[0063] Preferably, the closed end 3011 is not higher than the open end of the groove 3014, so that the closed end 3011 is in close contact with the top of the second clothing processing device 200, thereby reducing the shaking generated during the operation of the second clothing processing device 200.

[0064] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the inner wall of the top of the housing 3013 is provided with multiple radially protruding and spaced reinforcing ribs 3017. Each reinforcing rib 3017 extends parallel to the axial direction of the body 301, and the two ends of each reinforcing rib 3017 are respectively connected to the outer wall of the box-shaped structure and the side wall of the groove 3014.

[0065] In this embodiment, multiple radially protruding and spaced reinforcing ribs 3017 are provided on the inner wall of the top of the housing 3013. The reinforcing ribs 3017 can effectively improve the support strength and anti-torsion performance of the connector 300, so that the first clothing processing device 100 is placed in a safe and stable state when the second clothing processing device 200 is in operation.

[0066] like Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the lower end of the housing 3013 is bent outward horizontally to form a connecting flange 3015. A connecting hole 3016 is provided on the connecting flange 3015. The fastener 400 passes through the connecting hole 3016 to lock the connector 300 to the second clothing processing device 200.

[0067] In this embodiment, the fastener 400 securely fixes the connector 300 and the second garment processing device 200 together, thereby placing the first garment processing device 100 on the second garment processing device 200, so that the two are securely connected.

[0068] Preferably, the connecting flange 3015 is attached to the top of the second garment processing device 200 so that the fastener 400 locks the connector 300 to the top of the second garment processing device 200, preventing the connector 300 from loosening and preventing the connector 300 from moving up and down due to the operation of the stacked garment processing equipment.

[0069] The connector 300 of the aforementioned folding garment processing equipment has its body 301 and positioning post 3021 detachably and fixedly connected to the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200 via a plug-in structure. This allows the first garment processing device 100 to be accurately installed on the second garment processing device 200, ensuring the stability of the connection between the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200 and improving the assembly efficiency of the folding garment processing equipment.

[0070] Example 2

[0071] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a stacked clothing processing device, including: a first clothing processing device 100; a second clothing processing device 200 located below the first clothing processing device 100; a connector 300 as described above, wherein the body 301 is disposed between the first clothing processing device 100 and the second clothing processing device 200, the body 301 is detachably and fixedly connected to the first clothing processing device 100 via a plug-in structure, and the positioning part 302 is detachably and fixedly connected to the second clothing processing device 200 via a plug-in structure.

[0072] In this embodiment, the body 301 and the positioning part 302 of the connector 300 are respectively detachably and fixedly connected to the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200 via a plug-in structure, so that the first garment processing device 100 is accurately installed on the second garment processing device 200, ensuring the stability of the connection between the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200, and improving the assembly efficiency of the stacked garment processing equipment.

[0073] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the first clothing processing device 100 includes a first housing 101 and a base 102 disposed at the bottom of the first housing 101. The base 102 is provided with a receiving groove (not shown in the figure) that opens downward and is recessed into the first housing 101. The body 301 is embedded in the receiving groove so that the first clothing processing device 100 and the connector 300 are initially fixed.

[0074] In this embodiment, the body 301 of the connector 300 is adapted to the receiving groove, and the body 301 of the connector 300 is embedded in the receiving groove of the base 102, so as to realize the quick pre-positioning of the first clothing processing device 100 and the second clothing processing device 200, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the stacked clothing processing equipment and improves the assembly efficiency and accuracy.

[0075] like Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the second clothing processing device 200 includes a second housing 201 and a table 202 disposed on the top of the second housing 201. The table 202 has a positioning hole 2022 for the positioning part 302 to be inserted into.

[0076] In this embodiment, the positioning part 302 and the positioning hole 2022 are assembled together, making stacking and installation simple and convenient. The connector 300 is accurately placed on the table 202 of the second garment processing equipment through its own positioning part 302, making the assembly more convenient and precise, and reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0077] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the body 301 has a box-shaped structure with an open upper end and a closed lower end, and the closed end 3011 is attached to the top of the table 202.

[0078] In this embodiment, the main body 301 has a box-shaped structure with an open upper end and a closed lower end. The box-shaped structure forms a buffer cavity. The closed end 3011 is in contact with the table surface 202 of the second clothing processing device 200 to ensure that the connector 300 is stably connected to the second clothing processing device 200 below, thereby reducing the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the clothing processing equipment.

[0079] Preferably, a portion of the top area of ​​the tabletop 202 is recessed into the second housing 201 to form a molded shape. The closed end 3011 is fitted with the molded shape and embedded in the molded shape, so that the closed end 3011 fits tightly with the tabletop 202, thereby better reducing the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the clothing processing equipment.

[0080] like Figures 4 to 6 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the lower end of the body 301 is bent outward horizontally to form a connecting flange 3015. The connecting flange 3015 and the table surface 202 are respectively provided with connecting holes 3016 and 2021 for fasteners 400 to pass through, so as to lock the connector 300 to the second clothing processing device 200.

[0081] In this embodiment, the fastener 400 securely fixes the connector 300 and the second garment processing device 200 together, thereby placing the first garment processing device 100 on the second garment processing device 200, so that the two are securely connected.

[0082] Preferably, the connecting flange 3015 and the pressing form are respectively provided with connecting holes 3016 and 2021 for fasteners 400 to pass through, so that the closed end 3011 fits tightly with the table surface 202, thereby better reducing the vibration and noise generated during the operation of the garment processing equipment.

[0083] Specifically, the connector 300 is located at the front end of the top of the tabletop 202. The tabletop 202 has a positioning hole 2022 for the positioning part 302 to be inserted into, so as to initially position the connector 300 on the tabletop 202. The fastener 400 passes through the connecting flange 3015 and the corresponding connecting holes 3016 and 2021 on the tabletop 202 to lock the connector 300 on the tabletop 202. Then, the first garment processing device 100 is placed on the second garment processing device 200, so that the housing 3013 of the connector 300 is embedded in the receiving groove of the base 102. Finally, the connector 300 is tightened so that the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200 are in a safe and stable state during operation.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200 can be a washing machine and a dryer or other garment processing equipment; if the first garment processing device 100 and the second garment processing device 200 are different garment processing devices, preferably, the first garment processing device 100 is a dryer and the second garment processing device 200 is a washing machine. Since the washing machine is heavy and needs to rotate at high speed during the washing process, in order to maintain the stability of the washer-dryer integrated equipment, the dryer is installed on the table 202 of the washing machine.

[0085] Using the aforementioned folded clothing processing equipment, the positioning column 3021 is inserted into the table 202 of the second clothing processing device 200. The fastener 400 is used to securely connect the connector 300 and the table 202 of the second clothing processing device 200. Then, the first clothing processing device 100 is placed on the second clothing processing device 200, and the body 301 is embedded in the receiving groove on the base 102, so that the first clothing processing device 100 is accurately positioned on the second clothing processing device 200.

[0086] 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 device for processing folded clothing, characterized in that, include: First garment processing device; The second garment processing device is located below the first garment processing device; The connector includes: a body disposed between the first garment processing device and the second garment processing device, wherein the body is detachably and fixedly connected to the bottom of the first garment processing device located above via a plug-in structure; A positioning part is located at the bottom of the main body. The positioning part is detachably and fixedly connected to the top of the second garment processing device located below via a plug-in structure. The main body has a box-shaped structure with an open top and a closed bottom. The closed end fits against the top of the second garment processing device, and the open end is located at the bottom of the first garment processing device. The main body includes a shell. The shell has an upwardly opening and upwardly recessed groove. A portion of the top of the shell is recessed downward to form the box-shaped structure. A portion of the top area of ​​the tabletop of the second garment processing device is recessed into the second housing of the second garment processing device to form a molded shape. The closed end is fitted with the molded shape and embedded in the molded shape so that the closed end fits tightly against the tabletop.

2. The folded clothing processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning part includes a positioning post for insertion into the top of the second garment processing device, the positioning post being located at the bottom of the closed end and extending in a vertical direction.

3. The folded clothing processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall at the top of the shell is provided with multiple radially protruding, spaced reinforcing ribs. Each reinforcing rib extends parallel to the axis of the body, and the two ends of each reinforcing rib are connected to the outer wall of the box-shaped structure and the side wall of the groove, respectively.

4. The folded clothing processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the housing is bent outward horizontally to form a connecting flange. A connecting hole is provided on the connecting flange, and a fastener passes through the connecting hole to lock the connector to the second garment processing device.

5. A folded clothing processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first garment processing device includes a first box and a base located at the bottom of the first box. The base has a receiving groove that opens downward and is recessed into the first box, and the main body is embedded in the receiving groove.

6. A folded clothing processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The second garment processing device includes a second housing and a table on top of the second housing, wherein the table has a positioning hole for the positioning part to be inserted into.

7. The folded clothing processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main body has a box-shaped structure with an open top and a closed bottom, and the closed end is attached to the top of the table surface; The positioning part includes a positioning post located at the bottom of the closed end, the positioning post passing vertically downward through the positioning hole to fix the connector to the second garment processing device.

8. The folded clothing processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower end of the main body is bent outward horizontally to form a connecting flange. The connecting flange and the table surface are respectively provided with connecting holes for fasteners to pass through, so as to lock the connector to the second clothing processing device.

9. The folded clothing processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector is located at the front end of the top of the table. The table has a positioning hole for the positioning part to be inserted into, so as to initially position the connector on the table. The fastener passes through the connecting flange and the corresponding connecting hole on the table to lock the connector on the table. Then, the first garment processing device is placed on the second garment processing device, so that the housing of the connector is embedded into the receiving groove of the base; Finally, tighten the connecting parts to ensure that the first and second garment processing devices are in a safe and stable state during operation.

10. A folded clothing processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first garment processing device is a dryer, and the second garment processing device is a washing machine.

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