Laundry appliance

Abstract

The present application relates to laundry technology field, specifically provide a kind of laundry equipment, to solve the problem of not being convenient for underwear to be washed by machine in existing laundry equipment.For this purpose, the laundry equipment of the present application includes outer tube and inner tube rotationally arranged in outer tube, and the laundry equipment further includes washing cabin capable of accommodating clothes to be washed, the bottom shape of washing cabin is adapted to the inner wall shape of inner tube, and the outer bottom of washing cabin is formed with at least one mounting slot, and the mounting bracket is slidably connected in the mounting slot, and the mounting bracket is detachably connected with the inner wall of inner tube.The present application can be separately provided in inner tube one washing cabin for cleaning clothes, thereby avoiding damage to clothes due to large-scale movement, especially enabling the laundry equipment to clean underwear, improving the application range of laundry equipment to clothes, so that underwear can also be machine-washed, and the washing cabin can adapt to various inner diameters of inner tube, improve the versatility of washing cabin, and improve user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of laundry technology, and specifically provides a laundry device. Background Technology

[0002] Laundry equipment is a device that can wash, rinse, and spin-dry clothes, such as front-loading washing machines, top-loading washing machines, and agitator washing machines. Some laundry equipment also has a drying function, such as washer-dryer combos.

[0003] Taking drum washing machines as an example, existing drum washing machines all involve putting clothes into the inner drum, and the rotation of the inner drum drives the clothes to rotate. While this type of drum washing machine is acceptable for washing large items of clothing, it is not suitable for washing underwear. Underwear is generally made of thinner materials, and some are made of high-end materials such as silk, which are prone to wear and tear. The machine washing method, where the inner drum directly drives the underwear to rotate, can easily damage the underwear. Therefore, users generally use hand washing for underwear, resulting in a poor user experience. Alternatively, they may purchase a separate small underwear washing machine to wash underwear, which increases the user's laundry costs and makes it impossible to place a separate underwear washing machine when there is insufficient indoor space, which also leads to a poor user experience.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need in the field for a new type of laundry equipment to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem that existing laundry equipment is inconvenient for machine washing underwear.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a washing apparatus comprising an outer drum and an inner drum rotatably disposed within the outer drum, the washing apparatus further comprising a washing chamber capable of accommodating clothes to be washed, the bottom shape of the washing chamber being adapted to the inner wall shape of the inner drum, at least one mounting groove being formed on the outer bottom of the washing chamber, a mounting bracket being slidably connected in the mounting groove, the mounting bracket being detachably connected to the inner wall of the inner drum.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the depth direction of the mounting groove and the sliding direction of the mounting bracket are both arranged radially along the inner drum.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the mounting bracket includes a sliding part and a mounting part connected together. The height of the sliding part is less than the depth of the mounting groove. The mounting part is detachably connected to the inner wall of the inner drum. The mounting groove is provided with an anti-detachment structure to prevent the sliding part from detaching from the mounting groove.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the mounting bracket is connected to the inner wall of the inner drum by a magnetic attraction structure.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the washing chamber includes a chamber shell and a cover capable of opening and closing the chamber shell, and the chamber shell and / or the cover are densely covered with chamber water passage holes.

[0011] When the washing chamber is installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder, the water passage of the chamber is in communication with the interior of the inner cylinder.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned laundry equipment, the laundry equipment further includes a detachable liner assembly connected to the inside of the washing chamber, the liner assembly being capable of accommodating the clothes to be washed.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the inner lining assembly includes a lining body and a first concave lining and a second concave lining formed on the lining body. The lining body is detachably connected to the interior of the washing chamber. Both the first concave lining and the second concave lining are densely covered with lining perforations.

[0014] When the liner assembly is installed inside the washing chamber, the liner water passage is in communication with the interior of the washing chamber.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, there is a passage structure between the first concave liner and the second concave liner. The first concave liner, the second concave liner and the passage structure all have upper openings. The bottom of the passage structure is located below the position of the opening edge of the first concave liner and the opening edge of the second concave liner.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the inner bottom of the washing chamber has multiple kneading ribs.

[0017] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the washing equipment is a drum washing machine.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can set up a separate washing chamber for washing clothes in the inner drum, thereby avoiding damage to clothes due to large-scale movement. In particular, it enables the washing equipment to wash underwear, that is, clothes can be placed in the washing chamber and the inner drum separately, so that the washing of clothes can be carried out in different areas, improving the applicability of the washing equipment to clothes, and enabling underwear to be machine washed. The sliding cooperation of the mounting slot and the mounting bracket can make the washing chamber adapt to inner drums with various inner diameters, improving the versatility of the washing chamber and enhancing the user experience.

[0019] Furthermore, the anti-detachment structure ensures that the sliding part will not come off the mounting groove, thus avoiding affecting the reliability and stability of the washing chamber installation and ensuring the connection effect.

[0020] Furthermore, by using a magnetic structure to connect the mounting bracket to the inner wall of the inner drum, the washing chamber can be installed quickly, and repeated disassembly and assembly will not damage the inner drum, thus extending the service life of the equipment.

[0021] Furthermore, the numerous water passage holes on the shell and / or cover allow water from the outer drum to enter the washing chamber, meaning that the washing equipment itself can be used to clean the clothes in the washing chamber, facilitating water intake control.

[0022] Furthermore, the first concave liner and the second concave liner can hold clothes separately, and the water holes in the liner can ensure that the water in the washing chamber passes through the first concave liner and the second concave liner to clean the clothes, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0023] Furthermore, the first and second concave linings are structurally connected, allowing the inner lining assembly to accommodate the woman's bra. The inner lining assembly can perfectly fix and limit the position of the woman's bra, ensuring that the woman's bra does not move significantly. This prevents the metal wires in some women's bras from penetrating the bra fabric and causing damage to the bra. At the same time, it makes it less likely for the bra to deform when it has structural linings / pads such as sponge materials inside, so as to avoid affecting normal wear and also to prevent wear and tear on bras made of high-end materials.

[0024] Furthermore, the kneading ribs ensure that the clothes in the washing chamber are thoroughly kneaded, thus improving the cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with a drum washing machine, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drum washing machine of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drum washing machine of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 AA section diagram;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drum washing machine of the present invention. Figure 3 :

[0030] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the drum washing machine of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of placing a woman's bra in the drum washing machine of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the completion of placing a woman's bra in the drum washing machine of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the washing chamber structure of the drum washing machine of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drum washing machine of the present invention. Figure 4 :

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion at point B;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the washing chamber structure of the drum washing machine of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the washing chamber shell and cover of the drum washing machine of the present invention.

[0038] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0039] 1. Inner cylinder; 11. Lifting ribs;

[0040] 2. Washing chamber; 21. Chamber shell; 21a. Buckle; 21b. Mounting groove; 21c. Anti-detachment structure; 22. Cover; 2a. Chamber water passage hole; 23. Kneading ribs;

[0041] 3. Liner assembly; 31. Liner body; 311. Claw; 32. First concave liner; 33. Second concave liner; 3a. Liner water passage hole; 34. Through structure;

[0042] 4. Cleaning ball; 4a. Raised structure; 4b. Laundry detergent filling port;

[0043] 5. Mounting bracket; 51. Sliding part; 52. Mounting part;

[0044] 6. Permanent magnet;

[0045] 7. Hinge assembly; 71. First bearing seat; 71a. First bearing hole; 72. First left bearing bracket; 72a. First left pivot; 73. First right bearing bracket; 73a. First right pivot; 74. Second bearing seat; 74a. Second bearing hole; 75. Second left bearing bracket; 75a. Second left pivot; 76. Second right bearing bracket; 76a. Second right pivot;

[0046] 8. Buckle;

[0047] 10. Women's bra; 10a. Convex part; 10b. Connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0048] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, the washing equipment of the present invention can be a drum washing machine, a top-loading washing machine, an agitator washing machine, a washer-dryer combo, or a double-unit washing machine, etc. Such adjustments to the application do not constitute a limitation on the present invention.

[0049] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," indicating directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation or must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0050] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can refer to a detachable connection or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Based on the problem pointed out in the background art that existing drum washing machines are not convenient for washing underwear, the present invention provides a drum washing machine that aims to avoid damage to clothes due to large-scale movement by setting a separate washing chamber for washing clothes in the inner drum, and in particular, enables the drum washing machine to wash underwear, thereby improving the applicability of the drum washing machine to clothes.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the drum washing machine of the present invention includes a cabinet, an outer drum, and an inner drum 1. The outer drum is connected to the frame of the cabinet by a vibration damping component (e.g., a combination of a shock absorber and a suspension spring). The inner drum 1 is rotatably disposed in the outer drum. The inner drum 1 is driven to rotate by a direct drive motor or a combination of a conventional motor and a belt. The inner drum 1 has a water passage hole to ensure that water in the outer drum can enter the inner drum 1. The panel of the cabinet has a clothes inlet. The outer drum and the clothes inlet are connected by a window gasket. The outer drum is used to hold washing water, and the inner drum 1 is used to drive the clothes to rotate. The window gasket is used to seal the clothes inlet and the outer drum. At least one lifting rib 11 is also provided on the inner wall of the inner drum 1 along the circumference. Of course, the number of lifting ribs 11 is preferably multiple. Multiple lifting ribs 11 are evenly arranged on the inner wall of the inner drum 1 along its circumference. When the inner drum 1 rotates, the lifting ribs 11 can lift the clothes, that is, lift the clothes and then slam them against the inner wall of the inner drum 1, using the principle of club beating to wash the clothes.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 12As shown, the drum washing machine of the present invention also includes a washing chamber 2, which is detachably connected to the inner wall of the inner drum 1. Specifically, the washing chamber 2 can be connected to the inner wall of the inner drum 1 by magnetic attraction, or by snap-fit, screw connection, etc. Of course, a combination of various connection methods can also be used to achieve the connection between the washing chamber 2 and the inner wall of the inner drum 1. The washing chamber 2 can be a combination of a shell and a cover, or an upper shell and a lower shell connected to each other. For example, the washing chamber 2 includes a shell and a cover. The top of the shell has a hatch for loading clothes. The cover can open and close the hatch. The opening and closing of the hatch can be done by a flip-top, a sliding cover, or a snap-fit ​​type. For another example, the washing chamber 2 includes an upper shell and a lower shell. Clothes are placed in the lower shell, and then the upper shell and the lower shell are assembled by insertion, snap-fit, screw connection, etc., so as to ensure that the clothes will not fall out of the washing chamber 2. For washing clothes in washing chamber 2, washing chamber 2 can adopt either closed or open washing. When washing chamber 2 adopts closed washing, taking washing chamber 2 including the shell and the cover as an example, after the clothes and washing water are placed in the shell, the cover seals the opening of the shell, ensuring that the interior of washing chamber 2 is isolated from the interior space of the inner drum 1. In this case, the inner drum 1 drives washing chamber 2 to rotate, and the water in washing chamber 2 tumbles, thereby washing the clothes in washing chamber 2. When washing chamber 2 adopts open washing, again taking washing chamber 2 including the shell and the cover as an example, after the clothes are placed in the shell, the cover seals the opening of the shell, and the interior of washing chamber 2 is connected to the interior space of the inner drum 1. Water in the outer drum can enter washing chamber 2. In this case, the inner drum 1 drives washing chamber 2 to rotate, and water in the outer drum can enter washing chamber 2 to wash the clothes in washing chamber 2. This invention places clothes into the washing chamber 2, which rotates with the inner drum 1. The clothes in the washing chamber 2 can only move within the space created by the chamber, preventing them from moving excessively and impacting the inner wall of the drum 1, thus avoiding damage. It also prevents the clothes from rubbing against the water inlet holes of the drum 1, which could cause abrasion. The washing chamber 2 is particularly suitable for accommodating underwear, preventing damage to thinner fabrics such as vests, t-shirts, shorts, women's bras, and women's stockings. When the washing chamber 2 is not in use, it can be detached from the inner wall of the drum 1 and placed outside the washing machine, ensuring sufficient space within the drum 1 for washing larger items.When the washing chamber 2 is needed, it can be installed on the inner wall of the inner drum 1. The washing chamber 2 holds clothes, while the inner drum 1 can hold clothes or not. When the inner drum 1 is empty, it only drives the washing chamber 2 to rotate, and the clothes in the washing chamber 2 are tumbled and washed. When the inner drum 1 holds clothes, it drives the washing chamber 2 to rotate, and the clothes in the washing chamber 2 are tumbled and washed. The inner drum 1 also drives the clothes in the inner drum 1 to rotate, and the water in the outer drum washes the clothes in the inner drum 1. When the washing chamber 2 uses a closed washing system, the clothes in the washing chamber 2 and the clothes in the inner drum 1 can be washed separately without interfering with each other. They work together to wash the clothes in the washing chamber 2 and the clothes in the inner drum 1 with the help of the rotation of the inner drum 1. When the washing chamber 2 uses a non-closed washing system, the water in the outer drum can wash the clothes in both the washing chamber 2 and the clothes in the inner drum 1.

[0054] Preferably, the washing chamber 2 includes a chamber shell 21 and a cover 22 capable of opening and closing the chamber shell 21. The chamber shell 21 and / or the cover 22 are densely distributed with water passage holes 2a. When the washing chamber 2 is installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder 1, the water passage holes 2a communicate with the interior of the inner cylinder 1. The water passage holes 2a can be provided only on the chamber shell 21, or only on the cover 22, or as... Figure 6 As shown, both the outer shell 21 and the cover 22 are densely covered with water passage holes 2a, ensuring that as much water as possible from the outer cylinder enters the washing chamber 2 without obstruction. Of course, the size and shape of the water passage holes 2a on the outer shell 21 can be the same as or different from those on the cover 22. For example, the shape of the water passage holes 2a on the outer shell 21 can be the same as that on the cover 22, but the maximum size of the water passage holes 2a on the outer shell 21 is larger than that on the cover 22. Preferably, the shape of the bottom of the washing chamber 2 is adapted to the shape of the inner wall of the inner cylinder 1, ensuring that after the washing chamber 2 is installed, the outer bottom of the washing chamber 2 completely fits the inner wall of the inner cylinder 1. This improves the stability and reliability of the installation and facilitates structural layout, ensuring rational use of space. When the washing chamber 2 adopts a combined structure of outer shell 21 and cover 22, the shape of the bottom of the outer shell 21 is adapted to the shape of the inner wall of the inner cylinder 1. When the washing chamber 2 is installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder 1, it is preferably located between the two lifting ribs 11 of the inner cylinder 1. Of course, the installation position of the washing chamber 2 can also be other positions, and those skilled in the art can flexibly set it. The shape of the washing chamber 2 can be a cuboid, or it can be a sphere, a hemisphere, etc., and those skilled in the art can flexibly set the shape of the washing chamber 2.

[0055] like Figures 3 to 7As shown in Figures 9 and 1, the drum washing machine of the present invention also includes an inner liner assembly 3, which is detachably connected to the interior of the washing chamber 2. Specifically, the inner liner assembly 3 can be connected to the interior of the washing chamber 2 by magnetic attraction, or by snap-fit, screw connection, or other methods. Of course, a combination of various connection methods can also be used to achieve the connection between the inner liner assembly 3 and the interior of the washing chamber 2. In a preferred embodiment, such as... Figure 4 , 6 As shown in Figure 7, the inner liner assembly 3 includes a liner body 31 and a first concave liner 32 and a second concave liner 33 formed on the liner body 31. The liner body 31 is detachably connected to the interior of the washing chamber 2. The first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33 are densely covered with liner water passage holes 3a. When the inner liner assembly 3 is installed inside the washing chamber 2, the liner water passage holes 3a communicate with the interior of the washing chamber 2. By providing the liner water passage holes 3a, it can be ensured that water in the washing chamber 2 enters the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33 through the liner water passage holes 3a. Of course, in some embodiments, the liner water passage holes 3a may not be provided. More preferably, a passage structure 34 is provided between the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33. The first concave liner 32, the second concave liner 33, and the passage structure 34 all have upper openings. The bottom of the passage structure 34 is positioned below the opening edges of the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33. In practical applications, the passage structure 34 is preferably configured as a long strip with an upper opening. This configuration allows the passage structure 34 to connect the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33, thus forming a [structure / structure]. The shape is perfectly suited to accommodate the bra 10. Specifically, one of the two protrusions 10a of the bra 10 is accommodated in the first concave liner 32, and the other protrusion 10a is accommodated in the second concave liner 33. The connecting portion 10b connecting the two protrusions 10a of the bra 10 is accommodated in the passage structure 34. Of course, when the inner liner assembly 3 does not have the above-mentioned passage structure 34, it can be applied to a bra 10 in which the two protrusions 10a are detachable (e.g., a bra 10 with front clasp), that is, after the two protrusions 10a are detached from each other, they are respectively accommodated in the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33. Figure 4 and 7As shown, the upper opening edge of the first concave lining 32 is aligned with the upper opening edge of the second concave lining 33 in the height direction. The bottom of the structure 34 has a height difference of H between it and the upper opening edges of the first and second concave linings 32 and 33. This height difference H ensures the passage of the connecting portion 10b connecting the two protrusions 10a of the bra 10. Furthermore, the bottom of the structure 34 is higher than the bottom of both the first and second concave linings 32 and 33. Of course, the inner lining assembly 3 can accommodate not only the bra 10 but also any other clothing that can be placed on it. Preferably, as... Figure 5 As shown, the liner 31 is provided with multiple claws 311, and the washing chamber 2 is formed with multiple slots 21a. The claws 311 and the slots 21a are engaged one-to-one. When the washing chamber 2 adopts a combination structure of the chamber shell 21 and the cover 22, the multiple slots 21a are formed on the chamber shell 21. When the liner 31 is installed inside the washing chamber 2, the inner liner assembly 3 preferably has a receiving space with the inner bottom of the washing chamber 2. This receiving space can ensure that other small underwear items, such as underwear, socks, etc., can be accommodated.

[0056] Preferably, the inner bottom of the washing chamber 2 has multiple kneading ribs 23, so as to... Figures 1 to 4 Taking the structure shown as an example, the bottom of the chamber 21 is shaped like an arc surface that fits the inner wall of the inner cylinder 1. Multiple rubbing ribs 23 are evenly arranged along the arc length of the arc surface. This arrangement allows the rubbing ribs 23 to perform a rubbing-type cleaning of the clothes in the washing chamber 2, improving the cleaning effect. Of course, the rubbing ribs 23 can also be replaced with a hemispherical, cylindrical, or prismatic protrusion structure densely distributed on the bottom of the washing chamber 2. When the inner lining assembly 3 is installed in the washing chamber 2, it can accommodate bras. The space between the inner lining assembly 3 and the bottom of the washing chamber 2 can accommodate other small items of clothing, ensuring that the space in the washing chamber 2 is fully utilized. When the inner lining assembly 3 is not installed in the washing chamber 2, there is more space in the washing chamber 2 to accommodate more clothes. In one possible application, if the user chooses to wash the bra, the inner lining assembly 3 can be placed inside; if the user chooses not to wash the bra, the inner lining assembly 3 can be left out.

[0057] Preferably, such as Figures 3 to 7As shown in Figure 9, both the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33 contain cleaning balls 4. The cleaning balls 4 can perform a rubbing-type cleaning of the clothes in the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33. Preferably, the surface of the cleaning ball 4 is densely covered with raised structures 4a, which allow for the cleaning of the clothes. That is, the cleaning ball 4 can rub the surface of the clothes during movement. Furthermore, preferably, the cleaning ball 4 has a laundry detergent receiving cavity inside, and a laundry detergent filling port 4b communicating with the laundry detergent receiving cavity is formed on the cleaning ball 4. Users can pre-fill the cleaning ball 4 with laundry detergent according to their needs, for example... Figure 6 and 7 When cleaning the women's bra 10 as shown, lingerie detergent can be poured into the cleaning ball 4. The two protrusions 10a of the women's bra 10 are placed in the first concave lining 32 and the second concave lining 33, respectively. After the women's bra 10 is laid out, the two cleaning balls 4, which have been filled with lingerie detergent, are placed in the first concave lining 32 and the second concave lining 33, respectively. Specifically, the two cleaning balls 4 are placed inside the two protrusions 10a of the women's bra 10, ensuring that the detergent inlet 4b of the cleaning ball 4 faces upwards to prevent spillage. Then, the lid is closed. The body 22 covers the shell 21, keeping the two cleaning balls 4 within the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33. During the rotation of the inner cylinder 1, the cleaning balls 4 tilt, causing the lingerie detergent to spill out and onto the bra 10. The inner liner assembly 3 and the cleaning balls 4 ensure that the bra 10 does not shift or bounce, preventing deformation. The rotation of the inner cylinder 1 mixes the water with the lingerie detergent, and the raised structures 4a on the cleaning balls 4 allow them to rub the bra 10, achieving cleaning of the bra 10 through the combined action of the detergent and water. Preferably, as... Figure 4 and 7 As shown, when the aforementioned structure 34 has a height difference H and the cover 22 is closed on the shell 21, and the upper openings of the cover 22 and the first concave liner 32 and the second concave liner 33 are flush, the diameter D of the cleaning ball 4 is greater than H, thereby ensuring that the cleaning ball 4 can only move and roll in the corresponding concave liner and cannot move to the other concave liner.

[0058] Alternatively, the lining component 3 described above is merely exemplary. The lining component 3 may also employ other lining structures. For example, the number of concave linings may be one, or more than two, such as four, thereby enabling the simultaneous accommodation of two women's bras 10 or more other garments. As long as those skilled in the art can flexibly configure it within the space allowed by the inner tube 1 arrangement, the aforementioned structural modifications to the lining component 3 are all within the protection scope of this invention.

[0059] Preferably, such as Figure 3 ,4 As shown in Figures 7 to 10, at least one mounting groove 21b is formed on the outer bottom of the washing chamber 2. A mounting bracket 5 is slidably connected in the mounting groove 21b. The mounting bracket 5 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the inner drum 1. Preferably, the mounting bracket 5 is connected to the inner wall of the inner drum 1 by a magnetic structure. Of course, the mounting bracket 5 can also be connected to the inner wall of the inner drum 1 by snap-fit, screw connection, or other methods. When the washing chamber 2 is installed on the inner wall of the inner drum 1, the depth direction of the mounting groove 21b and the sliding direction of the mounting bracket 5 are preferably both arranged radially along the inner drum 1. Of course, they can also be arranged non-radially. Preferably, there are multiple mounting grooves 21b, and the mounting bracket 5 corresponds one-to-one with the mounting groove 21b. In one specific scenario, there are multiple mounting slots 21b. The depth direction of all mounting slots 21b and the sliding direction of the mounting brackets 5 are both radially aligned with the inner drum 1. That is, the mounting brackets 5 slide along the depth direction of the mounting slots 21b, and radially. In this case, when all mounting brackets 5 slide into the mounting slots 21b (i.e., slide towards the rotation axis of the inner drum 1), they can accommodate inner drums 1 with smaller diameters. When all mounting brackets 5 slide out of the mounting slots 21b (i.e., slide away from the rotation axis of the inner drum 1), they can accommodate inner drums 1 with larger diameters. In other words, the sliding distance of the mounting brackets 5 relative to the mounting slots 21b determines the range of inner drums 1 with different diameters that can be accommodated. This arrangement allows the washing chamber to accommodate inner drums 1 with a wider range of diameters. For example, if the washing chamber 2 is to accommodate inner drums 1 with diameters of 300mm, 490mm, 525mm, and 625mm simultaneously, the calculation is based on the radius of the inner drum 1. See [reference needed]. Figure 10 The sliding distance L of the mounting bracket 5 relative to the mounting groove 21b must satisfy L≥162.5mm, that is, (625mm-300mm) / 2=162.5mm. At the same time, when the mounting bracket 5 slides to the limit position of the maximum elongation distance relative to the mounting groove 21b, it must be able to accommodate the inner cylinder 1 with a diameter of 625mm, and when the mounting bracket 5 slides to the limit position of the minimum elongation distance relative to the mounting groove 21b, it must be able to accommodate the inner cylinder 1 with a diameter of 300mm. In another specific scenario, there are multiple mounting grooves 21b. At least a portion of the mounting grooves 21b are arranged in a non-radial direction along the inner cylinder 1, with the depth direction of the mounting brackets 5 being aligned with the sliding direction of the inner cylinder 1. These mounting brackets 5 can slide along the depth direction of the mounting grooves 21b, but not in the radial direction of the inner cylinder 1. In this case, compared to the above scenario, the mounting brackets 5 need to be able to slide relative to the mounting grooves 21b and also have a certain amount of swing to adapt to changes in the diameter of different inner cylinders 1. In this case, the opening shape of the mounting grooves 21b can be set as a trumpet shape (i.e., the opening gradually increases in size outward), so that the mounting brackets 5 can both slide and swing relative to the mounting grooves 21b.

[0060] Preferably, such as Figure 9 and 10As shown, the mounting bracket 5 includes a connected sliding part 51 and a mounting part 52. The height of the sliding part 51 is less than the depth of the mounting groove 21b. The mounting part 52 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder 1. The mounting groove 21b is provided with an anti-detachment structure 21c to prevent the sliding part 51 from detaching from the mounting groove 21b. The anti-detachment structure 21c can be an anti-detachment hook or an anti-detachment rib, etc., as long as it ensures that the sliding part 51 of the mounting bracket 5 does not detach from the mounting groove 21b. For example, in Figure 9 and 10 In the orientation shown, the width of the sliding part 51 is greater than the width of the mounting part 52, and the width of the sliding part 51 is less than the opening width of the mounting groove 21b. Specifically, one or more permanent magnets 6 can be mounted or integrally injection molded on the bottom surface of the mounting part 52. The bottom of the mounting part 52 covers the permanent magnets 6, that is, a covering-type receiving groove is formed at the bottom of the mounting part 52, and the permanent magnets 6 are disposed in the covering-type receiving groove. See also Figure 10 The distance between the bottom of the permanent magnet 6 and the outer bottom of the mounting part 52 is d, i.e., the wrapping thickness is d, where 0.05mm≤d≤5mm, more preferably 0.2mm≤d≤2mm. The permanent magnet 6 can achieve magnetic adsorption to the inner cylinder 1 of the metal material (the material of the inner cylinder 1 needs to be selected to achieve magnetic adsorption with magnetic materials), so that the original structure of the inner cylinder 1 does not need to be changed. In the case where the inner bottom of the washing chamber 2 has multiple kneading ribs 23, the bottom of the washing chamber 2 can be recessed inward to form kneading ribs 23 in the inner bottom of the washing chamber 2 (that is, the degree of its recess can ensure that the recess protrudes from the inner bottom of the washing chamber 2), and a mounting groove 21b is formed on the outer bottom of the washing chamber 2. Thus, the inward recess has two functions: one is to form kneading ribs 23 that can knead the clothes in the washing chamber 2, and the other is to form a mounting groove 21b that cooperates with the mounting bracket 5, thereby simplifying the structure and realizing multiple functions of one structure.

[0061] When the washing chamber 2 adopts the aforementioned combined structure of the chamber shell 21 and the cover 22, the chamber shell 21 and the cover 22 are connected by at least one hinge assembly 7. Specifically, the hinge assembly 7 can be provided between the rear side of the chamber shell 21 and the rear side of the cover 22, such as... Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the front side of the cabin 21 and the front side of the cover 22 are detachably connected by a buckle 8. The cover 22 can be opened and closed by the hinge assembly 7, and the cover 22 and the cabin 21 can be locked and unlocked by the buckle 8.

[0062] In the above, the hinge assembly 7 can be a through-axis hinge assembly or a broken-axis hinge assembly. Preferably, the hinge assembly 7 includes a bearing seat with a shaft hole, a left shaft bracket with a left-hand rotation shaft, and a right shaft bracket with a right-hand rotation shaft. The bearing seat is disposed on the housing 21, and the left and right shaft brackets are both disposed on the cover 22. The left and right rotation shafts are inserted into the shaft hole from both ends. Taking two hinge assemblies 7 as an example, with the two hinge assemblies 7 being a left hinge assembly and a right hinge assembly respectively, as follows... Figure 12 As shown, the left hinge assembly includes a first bearing seat 71 with a first shaft hole 71a, a first left shaft bracket 72 with a first left rotation shaft 72a, and a first right shaft bracket 73 with a first right rotation shaft 73a. The first bearing seat 71 is disposed on the cabin 21, and the first left shaft bracket 72 and the first right shaft bracket 73 are both disposed on the cover 22. The first left rotation shaft 72a and the first right rotation shaft 73a are inserted into the first shaft hole 71a from both ends. The right hinge assembly includes a second bearing seat 74 with a second shaft hole 74a, a second left shaft bracket 75 with a second left rotation shaft 75a, and a second right shaft bracket 76 with a second right rotation shaft 76a. The second bearing seat 74 is disposed on the cabin 21, and the second left shaft bracket 75 and the second right shaft bracket 76 are both disposed on the cover 22. The second left rotation shaft 75a and the second right rotation shaft 76a are inserted into the second shaft hole 74a from both ends. The left hinge assembly and the right hinge assembly are spaced apart.

[0063] Preferably, both the hull 21 and the cover 22 are made of a material capable of deformation under certain external pressure and tension, such as a deformable metal material, or by densely distributing water passage holes 2a on both the hull 21 and the cover 22 to enable them to deform under pressure and tension. Figure 12 As shown in the diagram, when the hatch 21 is squeezed from the left and right sides respectively, the distance between any two points on the hatch 21 along the direction of compression will decrease. Similarly, when the cover 22 is squeezed from the left and right sides respectively, the distance between any two points on the cover 22 along the direction of compression will decrease. This compression deformation method allows for the installation of the broken-axis hinge assembly; conversely, tensile deformation allows for the disassembly of the broken-axis hinge assembly. Specifically, taking the example of two hinge assemblies 7, with the two hinge assemblies 7 being the left hinge assembly and the right hinge assembly respectively, as follows... Figure 12As shown, by squeezing the housing 21 from both sides, the distance between the two ends of the first bearing 71 and the distance between the two ends of the second bearing 74 are shortened. At the same time, the distance between the left end of the first bearing 71 and the right end of the second bearing 74 is also shortened. This allows the first left-turning shaft 72a of the first left bearing bracket 72 to be inserted into the left end of the first shaft hole 71a of the first bearing 71, and the second right-turning shaft 76a of the second right bearing bracket 76 to be inserted into the right end of the second shaft hole 74a of the second bearing 74. At this time, the first right-turning shaft 73a of the first right bearing bracket 73 is located outside the right end of the first shaft hole 71a of the first bearing 71, and the second left-turning shaft 75a of the second left bearing bracket 75 is located at the left end of the second shaft hole 74a of the second bearing 74. On the outside, the cover 22 is then squeezed from both the left and right sides, which shortens the distance between the first left shaft bracket 72 and the first right shaft bracket 73, as well as the distance between the second left shaft bracket 75 and the second right shaft bracket 76. This causes the first right rotating shaft 73a of the first right shaft bracket 73 to be inserted into the right end of the first shaft hole 71a of the first shaft seat 71, and the second left rotating shaft 75a of the second left shaft bracket 75 to be inserted into the left end of the second shaft hole 74a of the second shaft seat 74. This achieves the installation of the left hinge assembly 7 and the right hinge assembly 7. This connection method ensures the connection strength and is convenient and reliable. It does not require complicated parts installation. When disassembling, it is only necessary to follow the reverse operation of the above method, that is, to disassemble by stretching. This will not be described in detail here. In the above, the length of the first left-turning shaft 72a is preferably greater than or equal to the length of the first right-turning shaft 73a, and the length of the second right-turning shaft 76a is preferably greater than or equal to the length of the second left-turning shaft 75a. Of course, the most preferred option is that the length of the first left-turning shaft 72a is greater than the length of the first right-turning shaft 73a, and the length of the second right-turning shaft 76a is greater than the length of the second left-turning shaft 75a, so as to ensure that when the cover 22 is squeezed, the first left-turning shaft 72a still has a stroke to continue inserting into the left end of the first shaft hole 71a and the second right-turning shaft 76a still has a stroke to continue inserting into the right end of the second shaft hole 74a.

[0064] Of course, alternatively, the number of the aforementioned hinge components 7 can also be one, three, four, etc., as long as the principle of compression and tensile deformation is used to first compress the cabin 21, thereby allowing the shaft of one axle bracket to insert into the shaft hole of the axle seat, and then by compressing the cover 22, the shaft of the other axle bracket is inserted into the shaft hole. Disassembly is the reverse. In addition, the aforementioned deformation installation method can also be replaced by thermal expansion and contraction, or other methods to achieve the installation of the cabin 21 and the cover 22. Such adjustments and changes to the installation method do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0065] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine, the washing machine comprising an outer drum and an inner drum rotatably disposed within the outer drum, characterized in that, The washing equipment also includes a washing chamber capable of accommodating clothes to be washed. The bottom shape of the washing chamber is adapted to the inner wall shape of the inner drum. At least one mounting groove is formed on the outer bottom of the washing chamber, and a mounting bracket is slidably connected in the mounting groove. The mounting bracket is detachably connected to the inner wall of the inner drum. The mounting bracket is detachably connected to the inner wall of the inner cylinder via a magnetic structure. The mounting bracket includes a connected sliding part and a mounting part, wherein the height of the sliding part is less than the depth of the mounting groove. One or more permanent magnets are mounted or integrally injection molded on the bottom surface of the mounting part, and a covering receiving groove is formed at the bottom of the mounting part, in which the permanent magnets are disposed; The washing chamber has multiple kneading ribs at its inner bottom.

2. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The depth direction of the mounting groove and the sliding direction of the mounting bracket are both arranged radially along the inner cylinder.

3. The washing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting groove is provided with an anti-detachment structure to prevent the sliding part from detaching from the mounting groove.

4. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The washing chamber includes a chamber shell and a cover capable of opening and closing the chamber shell, and the chamber shell and / or the cover are densely covered with water passage holes. When the washing chamber is installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder, the water passage of the chamber is in communication with the interior of the inner cylinder.

5. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The laundry equipment also includes a detachable liner assembly connected to the interior of the washing chamber, the liner assembly being capable of holding the clothes to be washed.

6. The washing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The liner assembly includes a liner body and a first concave liner and a second concave liner formed on the liner body. The liner body is detachably connected to the interior of the washing chamber. Both the first concave liner and the second concave liner are densely covered with liner perforations. When the liner assembly is installed inside the washing chamber, the liner water passage is in communication with the interior of the washing chamber.

7. The washing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, A passage structure is provided between the first concave liner and the second concave liner. The first concave liner, the second concave liner, and the passage structure all have upper openings. The bottom of the passage structure is located below the opening edge of the first concave liner and the opening edge of the second concave liner.

8. The washing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The washing equipment is a drum washing machine.

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